Mental Health Wellness Seminar Tuesdays from 4/16-6/18

WAVES have partnered once again with Public Health Seattle & King County to offer free mental health Inner Wellness Seminars for all via Zoom! It is an 8-part series, see flier attached. The first session starts TONIGHT, Tuesday, April 16th! It will be held on Tuesdays 6pm – 7:30pm on Zoom: https://kingcounty.zoom.us/j/86325115970

You do not need to attend sequentially or all sessions. Pick and choose as you please. Here are the upcoming topics…

  • 4/16/2024: What is Therapy?
  • 4/23/2024: Navigating Cultural Stigmas in Mental Health
  • 4/30/2024: Know Your Feelings
  • 5/21/2024: What’s Underneath Your Anger?
  • 5/28/2024: Running Away: A two-part discussion for parents and teens
  • 6/4/2024: Depression & Anxiety: What does it look like? & Navigating Cultural Impact
  • 6/11/2024: What’s Your Boundary?
  • 6/18/2023: Cultural Fatigue: What Is It & Do I Have It?

Please share with your contacts, family, friends, students and attend too! Hope to see you online!

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MULTI: A Poetry Workshop with a Mixed-Raced Mindset 4/23/24

Please join us for MULTI: A Poetry Workshop with a Mixed-Raced Mindset with poet Vincent Rendoni in the Ray Howard Library.

  • Date: Tuesday 4/23/24
  • Time:
    • Poetry Workshop: 3:30-4:30pm
    • Vincent Rendoni Poetry Reading: 5-6pm
  • Location: Library (Building 4000)

Refreshments will be provided

Two Weeks from Today- Cedar Building Grand Opening Celebration!

Please join our campus community, trustees, and donors on Thursday May 2, 2024, from 4:00-6:00pm to celebrate the Grand Opening of our new Cedar Building. 

Program highlights for the event include: 

  • Guided Building Tours 
  • Classroom Demonstrations with Shoreline Faculty & Students 
  • Special Guest speakers, including Washington State Representative Shelley Kloba and members of the Suquamish and Muckleshoot Tribes. 
  • Weaving Demonstration by Coast Salish Artist Andrea Wilbur-Sigo 
  • Entertainment provided by the Shoreline Music Department 
  • Community Blood Drive 
  • Light Refreshments 

We invite you to be our guest at this event, and there is no cost to attend. Please RSVP here.

This building was designed specifically to deliver cutting-edge instruction in biology, chemistry, phlebotomy, medical lab technology, biotechnology, biomanufacturing, advanced manufacturing, and mechatronics; providing Shoreline Community College students with unparalleled resources for a state-of-the-art learning experience. To learn more, we encourage you to view this short video. 

The new building was named Cedar to honor the rich cultural heritage of the Indigenous Peoples of the Pacific Northwest. The naming process was initiated as a collaborative effort with various tribes, including representatives of the Tulalip and Muckleshoot tribes, with a focus on engaging in meaningful conversations and respecting tribal perspectives.  The Cedar building is named after the prolific Western Red Cedar trees, x̌əpay̓ac in Southern Lushootseed, which are beloved by Pacific Northwest Tribal Nations. 

Thank you to the donors who generously helped us build this building. Your support and generosity inspires us! 

Shoreline Community College Associated Student Government, Bristol Myers Squibb, Seagen, Julia Calhoun, Don & Brenda Mallett, Harley & Michele O’Neil, Cheryl Roberts & Miller Adams, Bill & Mary Schneider, Scott Saunders & Irene Wagner, Shoreline Rotary Foundation, Ruth Kagi, Carl L Hossman Family Foundation, Ken & Pearl Noreen, AGC Biologics, Vince & Pamela Madden, The Estate of Laura Rogers, Chuck Olson Chevrolet Kia, Ed & Cindy Neff, Catherine & Karl D’Ambrosio, Jonelle Johnson, Shirley Lampkin, Tom & Pam Lux, Tony Doupé, Gidget & Dennis Terpstra, Clifford Frederickson, Doug Jackson, Jeffrey & Rachel King, Jim & Mary Rohrback, Wells Fargo Advisors, The Boeing Company, Schwab Charitable 

Invitation to Join the Effective Teaching Institute at Muckleshoot Tribal College- Application Deadline 4/26/24

Hello Community,  

We are excited to extend an invitation to you to participate in a truly enriching professional development opportunity. As part of our ongoing efforts to foster meaningful partnerships and enhance our educational practices, we are inviting up to 10 campus employees to attend this year’s Effective Teaching Institute hosted by Muckleshoot Tribal College. 

This unique institute offers a deep dive into the rich history, culture, and language of the Muckleshoot tribe. It will be hosted at the Muckleshoot Event Center located at the Muckleshoot Indian Casino (2402 Auburn Way So. Auburn, WA 98092) between June 25-27, no remote options are available. 

Participants will have the valuable opportunity to: 

– Learn directly from Muckleshoot tribal members about their vibrant history and cultural practices. 

  • Understand more about Government to Government partnerships. 
  • Experience a guided hiking field trip to a significant Muckleshoot Tribal site. 
  • Explore strategies to indigenize your classroom and enhance inclusivity. 
  • Discover and integrate recommended reading by Tribal members into your curricula. 
  • Engage in roundtable discussions with experts on best practices in native education. 
  • Enjoy meals prepared with traditional Muckleshoot recipes. 
  • Participate in a cultural Round Dance. 

This institute is not only a professional development opportunity but also a step towards strengthening our relationship with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. We are pleased to announce that Brandon Fryman (bfryman@shoreline.edu), our new Tribal Liaison and a previous attendee of the Institute, will be available to answer any questions you may have about the experience . 

Travel:

The travel distance is under 50 miles, therefore lodging is not a covered expense. All other travel expenses will be covered(Per diem, mileage, etc).   

Sharing Back: 

We value the knowledge and experience you will gain from this institute and would appreciate your insights. We ask that participants host a panel during Opening Week to share their knowledge and experience.  

How to Apply: 

If you are interested in being one of the 10 attendees at this enlightening institute, please make sure to apply by EOD Friday April 26th. You can apply via email to Alejandra Salgado, expressing your interest in attending the ETI. Please also reach out to your supervisor about scheduling time away to attend. For any further inquiries, feel free to reach out to Alejandra Salgado at asalgado@shoreline.edu .  

We look forward to your participation and are eager to see how this experience will enhance your professional journey and our campus community. 

Best regards, 

The DEIA Office

Say Hello to Our Students at Earth Week 2024 Next Week: 4/22-4/26

All current students are invited to celebrate Earth Week 2024 by attending one of these upcoming events: 

Earth Day Celebration – Mon. 4/22

Stop by the PUB Courtyard from 12:30-2:30pm and kick the week off by grabbing a treat and learning how to make recycled paper. 

Nature Walk & Plant Tour – Weds. 4/24

Join professor Matt Loper from 11am-12pm as he takes a walk around campus and discusses the local flora, its history and relevance to our region. Tour leaves from PUB lobby. To sign up, e-mail studentsustain@shoreline.edu. 

Meet Eco Activist Maanit Goel – Weds. 4/24

Local youth environmental activist Maanit Goel has presented before the WA state legislature and lobbied on behalf of ecological initiatives that benefit our community. Learn about his journey by attending his presentation at 2:00pm in the PUB QDR. 

Earth Week Fair – Thurs. 4/25

Wrap up the week by attending our annual Earth Week Fair from 11am-2pm in the PUB Courtyard. Pick up a sustainable swag bag or mushroom kit, test your knowledge in the trash v. recycle challenge, adopt a succulent, or sample some eco-friendly snacks! 

Sponsored by the Associated Student Government (ASG) and Sustainability & Commuter Options Fee (SCOF). 

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