Wow! There’s so much going on around campus this week – here are the key events you need to know for Mon., Feb. 8 plus a preview of the events for the week ahead. If there are events occurring that aren’t applicable to faculty and staff but pertain to and benefit students, please help spread the word!

Monday, Feb. 8
College Rep visit: Eastern Washington University, Table in PUB Lobby 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

College representatives will be at Shoreline’s campus to meet with interested students. Reps will discuss topics such as academic programs, campus life, financial aid, and admission procedures for their college. They can answer other questions students may have too.

College Rep visit: College UW Law School & UW School of Social Work, Table in PUB Lobby 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

College representatives will be at Shoreline’s campus to meet with interested students. Reps will discuss topics such as academic programs, campus life, financial aid, and admission procedures for their college. They can answer other questions students may have too.

NoodleTools workshop, Room 4214 (Library classroom) 11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Citations are an essential component in research papers and other writing that uses outside sources.  This workshop will show you how to create and organize your citations using NoodleTools.  If you are new to citations or NoodleTools–or just looking for a refresher–this workshop is for you.

Queer Film Festival Presents: GOD LOVES UGANDA, PUB 9208 12:30-2:30 p.m.
The feature-length documentary God Loves Uganda is a powerful exploration of the evangelical campaign to change African culture with values imported from America’s Christian Right. he film follows American and Ugandan religious leaders fighting “sexual immorality” and missionaries trying to convince Ugandans to follow Biblical law.

Choosing a Legal Career & Making a Difference!, PUB 9202 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Are you interested in learning more about law school? Join the University of Washington School of Law as we discuss why the world does need another lawyer.

The UW School of Law, Office of Admissions, & Financial Aid will be hosting a workshop to discuss how you can begin preparing today for the law school application process & the many careers and opportunities available to future lawyers. Join us for this informative session about your future!!

Intramural Yoga, Athletics bldg., room 3025, 12:35-1:25 p.m.
Take time out from your day to rejuvenate and build core strength. Free to students, faculty, and staff.

Free Financial Aid (FAFSA) workshop, Workforce Education (1st floor FOSS) 2:30-4 p.m.
Come meet with Shoreline’s Financial Aid staff for help with completing a FAFSA form and applying for federal student aid.

Bring your tax information or estimates, including your parents’ tax information if applicable.

Tuesday, Feb. 9
Branding You workshop, PUB 9208, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Personal branding is the process of establishing a specific image or impression in the mind of others about YOU. Personal branding is becoming increasingly important in employment and throughout social platforms. Come learn how to discover and create your own personal brand!

Facilitated by: Erin Wilson, Online Student Success Coach, this session will be recorded and posted online. To view go to our website.

Intramural Zumba, Athletics bldg., room 3025, 12:35-1:25 p.m.
Take time out from your busy day to dance your way fit. Free to students, faculty, and staff.

How to Write a Convincing Argument workshop, library classroom 4214, 1:45-2:45 p.m.
How do you build an argument?  Learn an approach for coming up with ideas, relating them to the thesis, and organizing them logically.  At the end of the process you’ll have a thorough outline that will make the actual writing much easier.

Intramural Zumba, Athletics bldg., room 3025, 5:05-5:50 p.m.
Take time out from your busy day to dance your way fit. Free to students, faculty, and staff.

Wednesday, Feb. 10
How to Proofread for Clear & Correct Writing, Library classroom 4214, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Follow a process for proofreading your writing so that you can find and  correct more of your own sentence errors.

Community Read of Octavia’s Brood, PUB 9208, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Join us for our weekly meeting of the Community Read of Octavia’s Brood.

This week we’ll be discussing the stories: Lalibela, Little Brown Mouse, Sandford and Sun.

Let’s Talk About It!: Sexual Consent, PUB 9102, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Sexual consent is not just the lack of the word no; you need a real YES! Join us for an interactive AND safe discussion about affirmative sexual consent and learn more about communicating your needs and respecting the needs of others.

Workshop is open to all and no RSVP needed.
Questions about the workshop? Contact Sheryl Copeland at scopeland@shoreline.edu or 206.533.6712

Intramural Yoga, Athletics bldg., room 3025, 12:35-1:25 p.m.
Take time out from your day to rejuvenate and build core strength. Free to students, faculty, and staff.

Phins Basketball at Home! Athletics Main Gym (3000 bldg.), 5:30 & 7:30 p.m.
Come root for the Phins Women’s and Men’s basketball teams as they take on Skagit Valley at home. Women play at 5:30 p.m., and Men take the court at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 11
Advising Day! Table in the Library, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Planning to graduate at the end of Winter quarter? Your application for graduation should be submitted by February 15. Still have questions? Come talk with an advisor in the library.

Personal Transformation and Travel to South Africa, PUB 9208, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
*A Sequel Report on the summer 2015 Study Abroad Experience 

This past summer, a group of students, led by Professor Ernest Johnson, experienced a 4-week summer program in Cape Town where they examined the social and cultural history of South Africa, and explored current efforts to create a democratic, multicultural nation.

During this session, the students will report on what they felt and what they heard from the people they met. They participated in many social events and historical lectures, including school visits, lectures by community leaders, and home-stays inside “Black” townships and homelands.

Intramural Zumba, Athletics bldg., room 3025, 12:35-1:25 p.m.
Take time out from your busy day to dance your way fit. Free to students, faculty, and staff.

Planning for a Science Degree, Library Classroom 4214, 1-2:30 p.m.
Science faculty advisers will discuss requirements and course sequencing for the Associate in Science Degree Track 1 and 2. In addition, the advisers will help each student draft an individual educational (course) plan.

Managing and Prioritizing Your Time, PUB 9208, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Part 1 of the Time Management Series:
Creating and establishing a study schedule and planning for your quarter are keys to supporting your success. Learning and practicing time management is an important part of your school and work life. Come explore your goals and priorities and learn how to create a plan for YOU and YOUR SUCCESS this quarter!

*This session will be recorded and posted online. To view go to our YouTube site.

Intramural Personal Training, Athletics bldg. Room 3007, 6-6:50 p.m.
Come get free, hands-on training to help you reach your fitness goals.

Friday, Feb. 12
Intramural Yoga, Athletics bldg., room 3025, 11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Take time out from your day to rejuvenate and build core strength. Free to students, faculty, and staff.

Sat., Feb. 13
Intramural Stevens Pass ski trip, 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Snowboard, Ski, or Snowshoe Stevens pass with the Shoreline Community College Intramural program Sat., Feb. 13, 2016. A charter bus will chauffeur you to the pass from campus. The cost per person is subsidized by the Intramural program. Space is limited so sign up now! Current Shoreline students must pay their portion by 2/11/16 selecting from the following options:

$79.00 equipment rental& lift ticket
$54.00 lift ticket only
$29.60 snowshoe trail pass & snowshoe rental
$9.60 snowshoe trail pass only

The charter bus will leave Shoreline’s campus at 9:30 a.m. and return around 7 p.m.

For more info contact Stacie Attridge at intramurals@shoreline.edu

How Does Gender Affect the Conditions of Our Lives, a talk by faculty member Rachel David, room 2925, 10 a.m.
The Edmonds SnoKing Branch of the American Association of University Women now partners with Shoreline and Edmonds Community Colleges. Members next meet at 10 a.m., Feb. 13 in Room 2925 at the Shoreline Community College campus for a talk by Shoreline faculty Rachel David, “How Does Gender Affect the Conditions of Our Lives.” Guests are welcome. AAUW aims to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. The SnoKing branch welcomes members from south Snohomish and north King county. Learn more at esk-wa.aauw.net.

Phins Basketball on the road against Olympic College
The Phins Men’s and Women’s basketball teams take on Olympic College on the road in Bremerton. Women play at 2 p.m., men play at 4 p.m.