Concert Band + Chamber and Chorale Joint Concert

Kick off our Fall recital week with an evening of symphonic and vocal excellence! Back by popular demand, this joint concert returns after last year’s success—come see what’s new this year!

The Concert Band, now nearly 40 members strong, brings together returning players, current students, and retirees in a wonderfully diverse ensemble. Their shared passion for music creates an inspiring sound you won’t forget.

Meanwhile, the Chamber and Chorale ensembles showcase a similarly diverse group of students who have taken the lead in their own rehearsals—demonstrating teamwork, dedication, and creativity. Don’t miss this celebration of collaboration and community spirit!

  • DATE: 12/1/2025
  • TIME: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
  • PLACE: 9000 Building (PUB) Main Dining Room
  • COST: Free

SoupsGiving 2025

Dust off your chopping boards and warm up your crockpots, because the Golden Ladle Award is back and waiting for this year’s champion!

Join us for our Third Annual Soupsgiving Contest and Employee Event, celebrating community, connection, and a little friendly competition – all while supporting our Student Benefits Hub & Food Pantry.

  • When: Friday, November 21, 12:00-1:30pm
  • Where: Main Dining Room
  • Who can join: Everyone!

You’re welcome to:

  • Enter a soup to share with the campus community, or
  • Join as a taste tester and voter – because someone has to help crown our Golden Ladle winner!

Entry “fee”: To attend, please bring an item for the Student Benefits Hub & Food Pantry:

Supervisors: Please help support employee attendance, especially for those whose lunch schedules may not align with event time.

To bring a soup, please register by November 14, 2025 (Full recipe or ingredient list required for allergen purposes).

Say Farewell to the 800 Music building

Event flyer featuring pictures of student musicians and an illustration of the new Bracken building.

Since the 1970s, the 800 Building has been the heart of music education at Shoreline – where thousands of students dreamed, practiced, and stepped into their futures as Musicians, Audio Engineers, Music Producers, and more.

In 2026, the Music Department will move into the new, purpose-built Bracken Building.

Join us for a celebration of memories as we say goodbye to 800 and look forward to our future in the BRACKEN BUILDING!

  • DATE: Friday, 11/21/2025
  • TIME: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
  • PLACE: 800 Building

Admissions is free. Please RSVP here.

  • Photo exhibition, networking, and more!
  • Open to the public.

Please share with fellow Shoreline Alumni and music community members!

Trauma-Informed Training: Building Supportive and Inclusive Learning Environments

Photo of the trainer, Dr. Andrasik.

Trauma-Informed Training: Building Supportive and Inclusive Learning Environments

Transitional Studies invites all faculty, staff, and administrators to join us for an engaging Trauma-Informed Training with Dr. Michele Andrasik. This professional development opportunity is open to all, but especially relevant for faculty who want to deepen their understanding of how trauma affects learning and student engagement.

Understanding trauma and its impact is essential to fostering classrooms where every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to succeed—both academically and personally.

During this session, we’ll explore the importance of trauma-informed care in higher education and discuss practical strategies for integrating these principles into teaching and campus interactions.

  • DATE: 2/27/2026
  • TIME: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
  • PLACE: PUB Quiet Dining Room or online via Zoom.

About the Trainer

Dr. Michele Andrasik is a leading expert in addressing psychosocial and structural factors contributing to health disparities among marginalized communities. She serves as Lead Behavioral Scientist at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington. Dr. Andrasik’s work centers on reducing stigma and improving health outcomes through community-based research and trauma-informed practices.

With a Ph.D. in Clinical Health Psychology from the University of Miami, Dr. Andrasik brings a wealth of experience from her background in community health, psychology, and higher education—including directing AIDS services in New York City prior to her academic career.

Why Attend?

  • Gain insights into trauma and its effects on student learning and behavior
  • Learn evidence-based strategies for creating trauma-informed classrooms
  • Build skills to foster trust, empathy, and belonging among students
  • Join a campus-wide conversation on inclusive and equitable education
  • This is a unique opportunity to learn from a nationally recognized expert and strengthen our collective capacity to support every student’s success.

How-To With HR

Human Resources invites you to mark your calendar for the next in our monthly series of virtual drop-in sessions! Your HR team will present information, provide helpful tips, and answer your questions about a timely HR topic – read on for details!

Quick facts:

  • 30-minute, virtual meetings 
  • Open to all employees
  • No registration required. Drop in at any point during a session!     

This month’s topic is Leave and Time off Policies and Procedures Part 1 (non-FML or PFML). Join this session to learn how to check your paid leave balances, how to navigate to your pay advice in ctcLink, how to use Manage Absences and more!  

  • DATE: 11/20/2025
  • TIME: 3:00pm – 3:30pm
  • PLACE: Online via Teams

We look forward to seeing you virtually as we bring you relevant HR information in a new way! Questions? Email hr@shoreline.edu any time.