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Scholarship opportunities for STEM students

Check out this scholarship opportunity for STEM students!

Scholarships Up to $22,500 for STEM & Health Care Majors

Application Opens January 3, 2017 We are excited to announce that the online application for the 2017-2018 Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) will be available on our website soon! We will select 1850 new students to receive funding and additional professional development support and industry exploration opportunities. We need your help in encouraging every eligible student in Washington to apply! A Few Scholarship Details: WSOS supports low- and middle-income students pursuing eligible high-demand majors in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and health care and encourages recipients to work in Washington state once they complete their degrees. Students must meet additional eligibility criteria. Annual award amount: $2,500 – $7,500 depending on class standing Renewable for up to five years based on credits completed and continued eligibility Recipients receive access to additional workshops, events and exclusive support programs The application will be available on the WSOS website on January 3, 2017, with a deadline of February 28, 2017. We sincerely appreciate your help spreading awareness of this scholarship—you are one of the primary ways that students find out about the scholarship. Visit our website for posters and other tools to help promote WSOS at your location.  Please let us know if you have any questions! VIEW ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION & APPLICATION

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Campus events for the week of Dec. 5: Cider Social, Music Performances, The Game’s Afoot, and more!

Here are the events happening around campus for the week of Dec. 5:

Mon., Dec. 5

Employer of the week: KWA Homecare, PUB Welcome Desk
Mon., Dec. 5: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
KWA Healthcare hiring Event! Come and talk about the flexible, part-time home health care opportunities at KWA Homecare!

Cider Social, PUB 9208
Mon., Dec. 5: 1-2 p.m.
Please join President Roberts for cider, treats, and to mark the end of Fall Quarter 2016.

Voice Juries Performance, Music Rm. 818
Mon., Dec. 5: 1-2 p.m.

START (Student Advising and Registration Time), PUB 9201
Mon., Dec. 5: 2-4 p.m.
If you are new to Shoreline and intend to take classes in Winter quarter, you should attend a START session. Winter quarter begins on January 9. During this session you will:
• meet with a general academic advisor
• discuss degree options
• register for classes

Reserve your spot by filling out a sign-up form. Reminder: You will need a student ID number AND placement documents which could include high school transcript, Smarter Balanced scores, Compass scores, Accuplacer scores, and/or unofficial transcripts from previous college(s).

FAFSA Workshop, Workforce Ed. Computer Lab (5101)
Mon., Dec. 5: 2:30-4 p.m.
Need Help completing your financial aid application? Come to a Financial Aid Workshop. A Financial Aid advisor will be available to help you.

Class Voice Recital, Music Room 818
Mon., Dec. 5: 7-8 p.m.

Tues., Dec. 6

Women’s Basketball vs. Tacoma, away at Tacoma
Tues., Dec. 6: 5-7 p.m.

Wish our Phins well as they take to the road against Tacoma. #GoPhins!

Men’s Basketball vs. Tacoma, away at Tacoma
Tues., Dec. 6: 7-9 p.m.

Wish our Phins well as they take to the road against Tacoma. #GoPhins!

Wed., Dec. 7

START (Student Advising and Registration Time), PUB 9201
Wed., Dec. 7: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
If you are new to Shoreline and intend to take classes in Winter quarter, you should attend a START session. Winter quarter begins on January 9. During this session you will:
• meet with a general academic advisor
• discuss degree options
• register for classes

Reserve your spot by filling out a sign-up form. Reminder: You will need a student ID number AND placement documents which could include high school transcript, Smarter Balanced scores, Compass scores, Accuplacer scores, and/or unofficial transcripts from previous college(s).

Thurs., Dec. 8 – there are no campus events

Fri., Dec. 9 

Men’s Basketball tournament, away at Bellevue
Dec. 9-11, all day
Wish our Phins well as they take to the road for a three-day tournament. #GoPhins!

START (Student Advising and Registration Time), PUB 9201
Fri., Dec. 9: 2-4 p.m.
If you are new to Shoreline and intend to take classes in Winter quarter, you should attend a START session. Winter quarter begins on January 9. During this session you will:
• meet with a general academic advisor
• discuss degree options
• register for classes

Reserve your spot by filling out a sign-up form. Reminder: You will need a student ID number AND placement documents which could include high school transcript, Smarter Balanced scores, Compass scores, Accuplacer scores, and/or unofficial transcripts from previous college(s).

The Game’s Afoot, Main Theater (1600 bldg)
Fri., Dec. 9: 7:30 p.m.
Sat., Dec. 10: 7:30 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 11: 3 p.m.
It is December 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast-members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. Then it’s up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.

Tickets:
General Admission – $15
Non-SCC students, Senior, Faculty and Staff – $12
Shoreline Community College Students & students 15 and under  – $9

For more information: jnold@shoreline.edu or 206-546-4728

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Women’s Basketball at home Sat., Dec. 3

Come on out to the main gym (3000 bldg.) and support our Phins as Women’s Basketball takes on Clark at home from 2-4 p.m. #GoPhins!

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Join us for two music student performances Fri., Dec. 2

Take a break and join the music department for two student recitals Fri., Dec. 2.

Small Ensembles Recital, Room 818 at 12:30 p.m.

Piano Juries Performance, Room 818 at 2:30 p.m.

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Reminder! The Game’s Afoot opens Fri., Dec. 2

Shoreline Community College Theater presents “The Game’s Afoot” by Ken Ludwig. Directed by Bryar Golden, the show runs Dec. 2-11. Get your tickets today!

It is December 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast-members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. Then it’s up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.

Dec. 2-11
Fridays and Saturdays – 7:30pm
Sundays – 3pm

Tickets:
General Admission – $15
Non-SCC students, Senior, Faculty, and Staff – $12
Shoreline Community College Students & students 15 and under  – $9
Tickets available at the door or Brown Paper Tickets.

For more information: jnold@shoreline.edu or 206-546-4728.

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Join us for the End-of-Fall Quarter 2016 Cider Social, Mon., Dec. 5

Please join President Roberts for cider, treats, and to mark the end of Fall Quarter 2016.

We’ll be in the PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208) from 1-2 p.m. on Mon., Dec. 5. See you there!

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Shoreline’s Virtual Campus Earns High Ranking

Shoreline Community College’s Virtual Campus is ranked #3 among Washington 2-year colleges by onlinecolleges.com. Colleges were ranked on a variety of factors including affordability, student services, and availability of online programs.

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American Honors Express Application Day, Thurs., Dec. 1

Come join us for the American Honors Express Application Day, Thurs., Dec. 1 from 3-6 p.m. in Room 1305.

American Honors at Shoreline helps you transfer to your dream school. The program offers many benefits to Honors students: engaging Honors classes, a personal Honors success coach, and a close community of faculty and peers. Interested in applying or learning more? Attend our Express Application Day on December 1st (call 206-494-9866 for details). If you would like to set up a meeting to discuss the program with the Associate Program Director, Karla Repman, please email karla.repman@americanhonors.org.

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Subaru Rally Team & Automotive Programs Open House, Thurs., Dec. 1

Subaru Rally Team & Automotive Programs Open House, PUB courtyard and 2100 bldg
Thurs., Dec. 1: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

In conjunction with the Subaru Rally Team, the automotive programs invite the campus community to our open house on Thurs., Dec. 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Take a break and take a walk! The Subaru Rally Team will display their rally car in the PUB courtyard. Check it out and then walk across our beautiful campus to the automotive building (2100). Program information and tours will be available.

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Reminder: BREATHE events happening all day, Thurs., Dec. 1

We’ve got a full day of BREATHE events scheduled for Thurs., Dec. 1 – so check out the calendar of events below and come BREATHE before finals with us!

Have you ever been on campus and thought to yourself – “I wish I could….”

Go on a nature walk
Play video games at the Veterans’ Resource Center
Make a vision board
Paint a pet rock
Eat a snack
Make jewelry
Make your own DIY bath products
Try Zumba! or yoga
Snuggle with a therapy dog
Build a marshmallow spaghetti tower
Make a holiday craft
Play a board game
Make your own stress sock (or, in the words of my child – an “in distress” sock)
….OR, just chill out???

If so – keep reading!

Check out our quarterly pre-funk to finals week – BREATHE.  This quarter BREATHE events begin Monday, November 28 (with Dr. Roberts and her therapy dog in the PUB Lobby) and wrap up on Friday, December 2 (with yoga in the gymnasium or swimming at a local pool), with our main event happening Thursday, December 1 (events across campus – and make sure you stop by the Counseling Center for free food, crafts, and more)!

Students often report high levels of stress before finals, which can negatively impact their academic performance as well as their physical and mental health. BREATHEaims to reduce student stress as well as connect students to their SCC community. These efforts assist our students with attaining their academic and personal goals.

See the full schedule of BREATHE events here.

Fall 2016 BREATHE Sponsors:
Counseling Center, Advising and Success Center, Office of the President, Student Leadership Center, Multicultural Center, Veterans Resource Center, The Writing & Learning Studio, Ray W. Howard Library, PE/Intramurals, Science Division (Biology Department, Chemistry Department, & Engineering Department), CEO Program, WorkForce Education, Science Club, Engineering Club, Mental Health Awareness Society, 1st Nations Club, Black Student Union, CEO Community Club, Alliance of Latino American Students, & eLearning and Instructional Media

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