Category: Announcements
October 15th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
The Multicultural Center presents two awesome events this Fri., Oct. 16.
First join us for a viewing of the documentary “The Godmother of Rock and Roll” about music pioneer Rosetta Tharpe. The film will show in the PUB room 9102 at 10:30 a.m.
Rosetta Tharpe (March 20, 1915 – October 9, 1973) was a singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose mixture of spiritual lyrics with rock music made her gospel’s first crossover artist. Often referred to as “the original soul sister”, Rosetta Tharpe’s singing and showmanship has been cited as a major influence on legendary musicians such as Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, and Little Richard, among others.
Second, swing by for a frank talk on racism titled “Everyone’s a little bit Racist.” The discussion will happen in the PUB room 9102 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
The discussion will cover such topic as, When is it okay to tell a racist joke? How about a gay joke? What if they are “based” in truth? Do you think people are too sensitive to these jokes? Join us as we use a song from the upcoming Shoreline Community College production of Avenue Q to springboard a conversation on the issues of: Bias, Microaggressions, Stereotypes, “-ism”s…and why they are NOT okay.

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October 14th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
Interested in the UW’s Computer Science and Engineering program? Then head on over to room 2926 at 3:30 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 15 for an info session to learn all about:
- degree options
- academic planning
- transfer admissions process
Posted in Announcements, Free, Workshops Tagged with: University of Washington
October 14th, 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.
October is ADHD Awareness Month. Here are 7 Facts You Need To Know About ADHD
1. ADHD is Real
Nearly every mainstream medical, psychological, and educational organization in the United States long ago concluded that Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a real, brain-based medical disorder. These organizations also concluded that children and adults with ADHD benefit from appropriate treatment.
2. ADHD is a Common, Non-Discriminatory Disorder
ADHD is a non-discriminatory disorder affecting people of every age, gender, IQ, religious and socio-economic background.
In 2011, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the percentage of children in the United States who have ever been diagnosed with ADHD is now 9.5%. Boys are diagnosed two to three times as often as girls.
Among adults, the Harvard/NIMH National Comorbidity Survey Replication found 4.4% percent of adults, ages 18-44 in the United States, experience symptoms and some disability.
ADHD, AD/HD, and ADD all refer to the same disorder. The only difference is that some people have hyperactivity and some people don’t.
3. Diagnosing ADHD is a Complex Process
In order for a diagnosis of ADHD to be considered, the person must exhibit a large number of symptoms, demonstrate significant problems with daily life in several major life areas (work, school, or friends), and have had the symptoms for a minimum of six months.
To complicate the diagnostic process, many of the symptoms look like extreme forms of normal behavior. Additionally, a number of other conditions resemble ADHD. Therefore, other possible causes of the symptoms must be taken into consideration before reaching a diagnosis of ADHD.
What makes ADHD different from other conditions is that the symptoms are excessive, pervasive, and persistent. That is, behaviors are more extreme, show up in multiple settings, and continue showing up throughout life.
No single test will confirm that a person has ADHD. Instead, diagnosticians rely on a variety of tools, the most important of which is information about the person and his or her behavior and environment. If the person meets all of the criteria for ADHD, he or she will be diagnosed with the disorder.
4. Other Mental Health Conditions Often Occur Along With ADHD
- Up to 30% of children and 25-40% of adults with ADHD have a co-existing anxiety disorder.
- Experts claim that up to 70% of those with ADHD will be treated for depression at some point in their lives.
- Sleep disorders affect people with ADHD two to three times as often as those without it.
5. ADHD is Not Benign
ADHD is not benign. Particularly when the ADHD is undiagnosed and untreated, ADHD contributes to:
- Problems succeeding in school and successfully graduating.
- Problems at work, lost productivity, and reduced earning power.
- Problems with relationships.
- More driving citations and accidents.
- Problems with overeating and obesity.
- Problems with the law.
According to Dr. Joseph Biederman, professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, ADHD may be one of the costliest medical conditions in the United States: “Evaluating, diagnosing and treating this condition may not only improve the quality of life, but may save billions of dollars every year.”
6. ADHD is Nobody’s FAULT
ADHD is NOT caused by moral failure, poor parenting, family problems, poor teachers or schools, too much TV, food allergies, or excess sugar. Instead, research shows that ADHD is both highly genetic (with the majority of ADHD cases having a genetic component), and a brain-based disorder (with the symptoms of ADHD linked to many specific brain areas).
The factors that appear to increase a child’s likelihood of having the disorder include gender, family history, prenatal risks, environmental toxins, and physical differences in the brain.
7. ADHD Treatment is Multi-Faceted
Currently, available treatments focus on reducing the symptoms of ADHD and improving functioning. Treatments include medication, various types of psychotherapy, behavioral interventions, education or training, and educational support. Usually a person with ADHD receives a combination of treatments.
The above information is taken from www.adhdawarenessmonth.org.
Posted in Announcements Tagged with: disability awareness month, OSS
October 14th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
As part of the GREAT SHAKE OUT drill on Oct. 15, Security Sergeant Edwin Lucero will be providing demonstrations on Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and Stryker Chairs on Thurs, Oct. 15, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Gym Lobby, Building 3000.
If you would like to learn a little more about these life-saving devices, please come by! New maps of where the devices are located will be available. The more familiar you are with this equipment, the more likely you are to use them during an emergency.
The location map is also available on the Safety & Security Emergency Preparedness webpage.
For additional information, please contact the Safety and Security Department at 206-546-4633.
Locations of the chairs and AED can be found here.
Posted in Announcements, Workshops Tagged with: great shakeout, safety and security
October 13th, 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.
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month!!!
In every cell in the human body there is a nucleus, where genetic material is stored in genes. Genes carry the codes responsible for all of our inherited traits and are grouped along rod-like structures called chromosomes. Typically, the nucleus of each cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, half of which are inherited from each parent. Down syndrome occurs when an individual has a full or partial extra copy of chromosome 21.
This additional genetic material alters the course of development and causes the characteristics associated with Down syndrome. A few of the common physical traits of Down syndrome are low muscle tone, small stature, an upward slant to the eyes, and a single deep crease across the center of the palm – although each person with Down syndrome is a unique individual and may possess these characteristics to different degrees, or not at all.
How Common is Down Syndrome?
One in every 691 babies in the the United States is born with Down syndrome, making Down syndrome the most common genetic condition. Approximately 400,000 Americans have Down syndrome and about 6,000 babies with Down syndrome are born in the United States each year.
The above information is taken from ndss.org.
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October 13th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
Planning on graduating this quarter? Get your applications in now! The due date for graduation applications for Fall quarter is Thurs., Oct. 15. For more information and a link to an application, click here.
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October 13th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
Join us Wed., Oct. 14 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in room 1301 for a workshop on planning for your AA_DTA Transfer degree.
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. 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 any of these sessions, you can also make an appointment with an advisor.
Posted in Announcements, Free, Workshops Tagged with: advising and counseling, transfer planning
October 13th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
Global Affairs Center programs begin this week at Shoreline Community College with “Cuba – A Country in Flux” this Wed., Oct. 14, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208).
Tim Payne, who teaches Economics at Shoreline, and Tod O’Driscoll, a freelance photographer who lives in Edmonds, have both traveled to Cuba in recent years, and will share their observations and images of this small but complex country. For more information about the speakers, visit our biographies page.
Cuba, a Caribbean Island nation of 11 million, is experiencing internal and external changes, most noticeably the thaw in relations with the United States. Given that the U.S. embargo on trade with and travel to Cuba has been in place since 1961, it is not surprising that most Americans know little about this place.
What is daily life like for most Cubans? How do they make a living? What are their hopes and dreams? What are the current political and economic realities of life like for Cubans? What about religious freedom? Cuba is a land of contrasts and contradictions, and no matter how many times you have visited, it is a country that is hard to totally wrap your head around and gain a full understanding of its people, culture and traditions.
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October 13th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
This year’s Community Reads book is Octavia’s Brood, a science-fiction/fantasy anthology inspired by the work of Octavia Butler and focused on themes of social justice (in many planes of time).
To kick off this semester’s community read, we’re hosting an Introduction to Octavia’s Brood event this Wed., Oct. 14 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on the third floor of the library. Refreshments will be served. We’re going to display a webpage for community reads containing many resources for anyone interested in the book. We’re encouraging students, staff and faculty to attend and learn more about this book and the activities that will be planned around it in the coming year.
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October 13th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
Where will you be at 10:15 on 10/15 for the Great Washington Shakeout? Wherever you are, Shoreline Community College will be sending a test message as part the college’s participation in this statewide earthquake preparedness awareness effort. The Great Washington Shakeout is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. on October 15 as part of a national program.
At Shoreline, college officials suggest three things to get ready for the Great Washington Shakeout:
- HOLD ON to it until the shaking stops
In addition, demonstrations of Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) and Stryker evacuation chairs will take place from 11:30-12:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 15, in the lobby of the gym.
More information about the Great Washington Shakeout is at:
- http://www.dropcoverholdon.org/
- http://www.shakeout.org/washington/
Remember, this is only a drill.
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