Category: Announcements
October 20th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Office of Special Services (OSS) is working to raise awareness of disabilities by offering daily facts and tips about people with disabilities and living with disability. Please take a minute to read and broaden your understanding.
October is Polio Awareness Month
Poliomyelitis (polio) is a highly infectious viral disease, which mainly affects young children. The virus is transmitted person-to-person spread mainly through the faecal-oral route or, less frequently, by a common vehicle (e.g., contaminated water or food) and multiplies in the intestine, from where it can invade the nervous system and can cause paralysis.
Initial symptoms of polio include fever, fatigue, headache, vomiting, stiffness in the neck and pain in the limbs. In a small proportion of cases, the disease causes paralysis, which is often permanent. There is no cure for polio, it can only be prevented by immunization.
Key facts
- Polio (poliomyelitis) mainly affects children under 5 years of age.
- One in 200 infections leads to irreversible paralysis. Among those paralysed, 5% to 10% die when their breathing muscles become immobilized.
- Polio cases have decreased by over 99% since 1988, from an estimated 350,000 cases then, to 359 reported cases in 2014. The reduction is the result of the global effort to eradicate the disease.
- Today, only 2 countries (Afghanistan and Pakistan) remain polio-endemic, down from more than 125 in 1988.
- As long as a single child remains infected, children in all countries are at risk of contracting polio. Failure to eradicate polio from these last remaining strongholds could result in as many as 200,000 new cases every year, within 10 years, all over the world.
- In most countries, the global effort has expanded capacities to tackle other infectious diseases by building effective surveillance and immunization systems.
Polio and its symptoms
Polio is a highly infectious disease caused by a virus. It invades the nervous system, and can cause total paralysis in a matter of hours. One in 200 infections leads to irreversible paralysis (usually in the legs). Among those paralysed, 5% to 10% die when their breathing muscles become immobilized.
Global caseload
Today, only 2 countries in the world remain endemic for the disease–the smallest geographic area in history. Of the 3 strains of wild poliovirus (type 1, type 2, and type 3), wild poliovirus type 2 was eradicated in 1999 and case numbers of wild poliovirus type 3 are down to the lowest-ever levels with the no cases reported since November 2012 from Nigeria.
The above information and more can be found here.
Posted in Announcements Tagged with: national disability month, OSS
October 20th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
Join us this Thursday evening as the Global Affairs Center (GAC) fall quarter events continue with a talk by UW Philosophy Professor, Bill Talbott, How to Believe in Universal Human Rights, on Oct. 22, 7:00 pm, (Room 9208 in the PUB). Attendance is open to the public and FREE. And parking anywhere on campus in the evening is also FREE.
Below are links to the calendar page where you will find complete details for other upcoming GAC events.
Oct 28 A Multicultural South Africa, Ernest Johnson, Shoreline Community College [12:30 pm]
Oct 29 Cuba-U.S. Relations, Marc McLeod, Seattle University [7:00 pm]
Nov 4 Women and Social Protest, Rachel David, Shoreline Community College [11:30 am]
Nov 5 Guatemala-U.S. Relations, John Hamilton, U.S. Ambassador (retired) [7:00 pm]
Nov 12 Canada-U.S. Relations, James Hill, Consul General of Canada [7:00 pm]
Nov 18 Cambodia, Diana Knauf, Shoreline Community College [12:30 pm]
Nov 19 Mexico, Eduardo Baca Cuenca, Consul General of Mexico [7:00 pm]
Nov 24 Service-Learning in Bolivia, Katie Fleming, and Lisa Libassi, Shoreline CC [10:30 am]
And please note:
- All events take place at Shoreline Community College, in Room 9208 (QDR).
- Evening events begin at 7:00 pm. Starting times for daytime events vary; (see list above).
- All events are open to the public, and FREE.
- Parking on campus is FREE in the evening; a small fee is charged during the day for anyone without a parking permit.
For more information about the Global Affairs Center, past and future programs, how you can join the GAC mailing list, and how you can support these programs, please go the GAC website.
Hope to see you Thursday evening!
Posted in Announcements, Events, Free, Workshops Tagged with: global affairs center
October 20th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
Students: We would like to share information about how Counseling Services can help you and our campus community.
Shoreline Community College Counseling Services
Counseling Services provides free, confidential and professional counseling services, resources, and referral to support the academic and personal success, health, and well-being of our students and campus community. Bottom line…we are here to help!
More about what Counseling Services offers students and our campus community…
Personal Counseling – Are you dealing with personal concerns that may impact your success? Counselors are trained to be supportive, relate to others and are sensitive to each student’s background and life experience. Counseling can offer a student an ear to listen without judgement, help students learn how to address concerns and how to cope, manage and thrive. Call x4559 to speak with a counselor!
Career Counseling – Are you undecided about your major or questioning if you chose the “right major?” We help students to develop a better understanding of themselves, learn about career and academic research tools, and develop a method for informed decision making.
Academic / Educational Success Counseling – Having difficulty in your classes or navigating the college system? Our counselors can help students develop skills and strategies for success. Call x4559 to speak with a counselor!
Resources and Referral – Need help with day-to-day or long-term needs? Students are welcome to visit our office or our website for information on a variety of topics or ask our staff for assistance to connect with resources to meet their needs.
Learn more at Counseling Services!
FOSS – Room 5229 | 206.546.4559
http://www.shoreline.edu/counseling-services/
Posted in Announcements, Free, Services for Students Tagged with: advising and counseling
October 20th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
On Fri. Oct. 23, the International Education department will host approximately 100 educators from around the state for a large conference called “From Peril to Hope.” The timeframe will range from 8 a.m. arrivals to 3:30-4 p.m. departures. The primary meeting will be mostly in the PUB Main Dining Room, but then there will be break-out sessions spread around campus. Here are critical things you need to be aware of:
- Parking is complimentary this day. The six meters will be signed to welcome this association and state parking is complimentary.
- The guests will park all over campus, so no parking enforcement this date, except in the case of course of illegal parking.
- There will also be messaging made from IE to their guests that overflow parking is available at the Greenwood and Sears lots. The Sears shuttle will be fully staffed through the peak afternoon hours of 2-4 p.m. in the event some folks have to park at the Sears lot.
Please leave yourself extra time to get to and from campus this day.
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October 19th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
Posted in Announcements, Workshops Tagged with: self defense
October 19th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
In need of some comfort food during this drab weather? Head to the cafeteria this Thurs., Oct. 22 for a pasta bonanza – on special! You’ll find:
Macaroni and Cheese without topping – $3.95
Spaghetti and Marinara Sauce without toppings – $3.95
Macaroni and Cheese with toppings ( choice of chicken, bacon OR broccoli ) – $5.95
Spaghetti and Marinara with toppings( choice of sausage or pepperoni) – $5.95
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October 19th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
In honor of Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Office of Special Services (OSS) is working to raise awareness of disabilities by offering daily facts and tips about people with disabilities and living with disability. Please take a minute to read and broaden your understanding.
Facts About Eczema
What is eczema?
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a recurring, non-infectious, inflammatory skin condition affecting one in three Australasians at some stage throughout their lives. The condition is most common in people with a family history of an atopic disorder, including asthma or hay fever.
Atopic eczema is the most common form of the disease among Australasians. The skin becomes red, dry, itchy and scaly, and in severe cases, may weep, bleed and crust over, causing the sufferer much discomfort. Sometimes the skin may become infected. The condition can also flare and subside for no apparent reason.
Although eczema affects all ages, it usually appears in early childhood (in babies between two-to-six months of age) and disappears around six years of age. In fact, more than half of all eczema sufferers show signs within their first 12 months of life and 20 per cent of people develop eczema before the age of five.
Most children grow out of the condition, but a small percentage may experience severe eczema into adulthood. The condition can not only affect the individual sufferer, but also their family and friends. Adult onset eczema is often very difficult to treat and may be caused by other factors such as medications.
What causes eczema?
The exact cause of eczema is unknown – it appears to be linked to the following internal and external triggers:
Internal
- A family history of eczema, asthma or hay fever (the strongest predictor): if both parents have eczema, there is an 80 percent chance that their children may also develop eczema
- Some foods and alcohol: dairy and wheat products, citrus fruits, eggs, nuts, seafood, chemical food additives, preservatives and colorings
- Stress
External
- Irritants: tobacco smoke, chemicals, weather (hot and humid or cold and dry conditions) and air conditioning or overheating
- Allergens : house dust mites, molds, grasses, plant pollens, foods, pets and clothing, soaps, shampoos and washing
What are the symptoms of eczema?
- Moderate-to-severely itching skin
- rash – dry, red, patchy or cracked skin. Commonly it appears on the face, hands, neck, inner elbows, backs of the knees and ankles, but can appear on any part of the body.
- Skin weeping watery fluid
- Rough, “leathery,” thick skin
How does eczema affect people?
Although eczema in itself is not a life-threatening disease, it can certainly have a debilitating effect on a sufferer, their careers and their family’s quality of life. Night-time itching can cause sleepless nights and place a significant strain upon relationships. Eczema ‘flare-ups’ can often lead to absenteeism from work, school, personal activities & responsibilities. For some severe sufferers it can also mean hospitalizations & costly treatments.
Is there a cure for eczema?
Although there is no known cure for eczema and it can be a lifelong condition, treatment can offer symptom control.
How do you diagnose eczema?
Only a doctor or skin specialist, usually a Dermatologist, can formally diagnose eczema. An accurate diagnosis requires a complete skin examination, a thorough medical history and the presence of a chronically recurring rash with intense itching that is consistent with eczema. Itching is an important clue to diagnosing eczema. If an itch is not present, chances are that the problem is not eczema.
While there is no test to determine whether a person has eczema, tests may be conducted to rule out other possibilities. The above information and more can be found at www.exzema.org.au.
Posted in Announcements Tagged with: disability awareness month
October 19th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
Come speak with advising staff about how to plan for a major in engineering this Wed., Oct. 21 at 1:30 p.m. in Room 1102.
Please RSVP for this workshop so we can know how many people to expect.
Posted in Announcements, Workshops Tagged with: academic advising
October 19th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
It is recommended that Shoreline Community College students have an educational plan on file. An educational plan is like a roadmap for how to complete the degree requirements found in the program planning guides. Join us Wed., Oct. 21 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in room 1301 for a workshop to help you make sure you’re planning for your AA-DTA Transfer degree correctly. In this session, students who intend to complete a transfer degree will learn:
- Where to locate planning guides
- The degree requirements for the program of study
- The importance of taking math and English early
- How previous coursework could be used
- To consider other life commitments like finances, work and family
- Specific course recommendations for four-year colleges
- Why to review a completed educational plan often
If you cannot attend this session, you can also make an appointment with an advisor by contacting the Advising Office at 206-546-4559 or advising@shoreline.edu.
Posted in Announcements, Free, Workshops Tagged with: academic advising, transfer planning
October 19th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
Working your way through school? Swing by the UPS table in the PUB lobby this Wed., Oct. 21 from 8:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and check out the multiple positions – both seasonal and regular – currently open at UPS including:
Positions:
– Package Delivery Drivers
– Package Handler
– Seasonal Drivers Helper
– Part-time Supervisor
– Full-time Supervisor
Posted in Announcements, Jobs
