May 17th, 2016 by pio@shoreline.edu
These are the events happening around campus Wed., May 18.
Chenoa Egawa, PUB 9208
Wed., May 18: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Chenoa Egawa is a well known Salish singer and storyteller, as well as author of children’s books. Come hear Chenoa and her partner share their stories! Chenoa Egawa is from the Lummi and S’Klallam Coast Salish peoples of Washington State.
Which Way Home – Film & Discussion, PUB 9208
Wed., May 18: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
As the United States continues to build a wall between itself and Mexico, Which Way Home shows the personal side of immigration through the eyes of children who face harrowing dangers with enormous courage and resourcefulness as they endeavor to make it to the United States. Presented by ALAS.
Stories of Transitions and Successes, PUB 9201
Wed., May 18: 12-1 p.m.
We will be providing a comfortable space to share with three professionals in varying fields as they share their stories of how they have overcome language barriers, various other challenges associated with the immigration experience, and how they have come to conquer their goals. Sponsored by the HEROES Club.
Intramural Yoga, Athletics bldg., room 3025
Wed., May 18: 12:35-1:25 p.m.
Intramural yoga free to students, faculty, and staff of Shoreline Community College.
Close Reading: A Path to Better Reading Comprehension, Room 4214
Wed., May 18: 1-2 p.m.
Close reading is a strategy to improve reading comprehension through a focus on words, syntax, and individual sentences. This workshop will provide you a brief and functional approach to close reading that can easily be applied to reading across the college curriculum.
Decolonizing Our Bodies, PUB 9202
Wed., May 18: 1:30–2:30 p.m.
An interactive workshop for all students, faculty, and staff with a focus on re-connecting our cognitive, emotional, and physical selves. Presented by the Women’s Center.
Margin to Center: Octavia’s Brood!, Main Campus Theater
Wed., May 18: 6:30 p.m.
Join the community conversation with Octavia’s Brood co-editors Walidah Imarisha and adrienne maree brown, along with contributing writer Gabriel Teodros as we explore reimagining the world through science fiction and radical organizing.
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May 15th, 2016 by pio@shoreline.edu
Multicultural Week 2016: We Are Our Stories
May 16-20th, 2016
Stories for Healing, Resiliency, Strength and Cultural Empowerment!
Monday, May 16
Deep Roots Community Garden Annual Plant Sale !
9:30am – 2pm – Outside of the PUB
Stop by and buy some great plants and discover stories of their origins!
Náakw Dancers
A Part of the First Nations Symposium Series!
11:30am- 12:30pm – Pub Lobby
Náakw (Medicine) is a Tlingit dance group that meets weekly to celebrate ancestry, community empowerment and proper protocols for song and dance presentation. They have a strong focus on Tlingit language perpetuation through new song composition, introductions, as well as casual and formal use of the language. The group was formed in November of 2014 in Seattle, WA and includes members several tribes. Náakw looks forward to sharing their medicine with you. Gunałchéesh (Thank you)
Beauty in the Struggle, Presented by ALAS
POSTPONED
Tuesday, May 17
Deep Roots Community Garden Annual Plant Sale Continues!
9:30am – 2pm Outside of the PUB
Stop by and buy some great plants and discover stories of their origins!
The Maiden of Deception Pass: Guardian of Her Samish People
A Part of the First Nations Symposium Series!
10:30am – 11:30 am – PUB 9208
Movie and discussion with writer and Longhouse media’s Tracy Rector!
Long ago a maiden named Ko-kwahl-alwoot risked her life to save the Samish people from starvation. She did so by agreeing to marry a man of the sea, who threatened to take the plentiful sea life away from the area if she did not. Her reluctant father demanded that Ko-kwahl-alwoot return annually. But, after about four years of visits, it became increasingly difficult for her to return to the village. And so, today, Ko-kwahl-alwoot lives eternally underwater. The documentary tells her story and how tribal history inspires generations of Samish people.
We Are Our Stories: A Theater of the Oppressed Workshop
11:30am -1:30pm – PUB 9208
In this workshop, Dr. Elena Esquibel and Dr. Ernest Johnson will facilitate student exploration of inequality through Boalian Theater of the Oppressed performance techniques. Tackling issues of sexism, racism, classism, ableism, transphobia, and homophobia in the classroom, students will learn proactive performance strategies to respond to oppression. Presented by ALAS
Students of Color Conference Report Back
1:30pm – 2:30pm – PUB 9202
Shoreline Community College Students just returned from the statewide conference. Hear about their experiences and get ready to attend next year !
Wednesday, May 18
Chenoa Egawa
A Part of the First Nations Symposium Series!
10:30am -11:30am – PUB 9208
Chenoa Egawa is a well-known Salish singer and storyteller, as well as author of children’s books. Come hear Chenoa and her partner share their stories! Chenoa Egawa is from the Lummi and S’Klallam Coast Salish peoples of Washington State.
Which Way Home – Film & Discussion
11:30am – 1:30pm – PUB 9208
As the United States continues to build a wall between itself and Mexico, Which Way Home shows the personal side of immigration through the eyes of children who face harrowing dangers with enormous courage and resourcefulness as they endeavor to make it to the United States. Presented by ALAS
Stories of Transitions and Successes
12pm -1pm – PUB 9201
We will be providing a comfortable space to share with three professionals in varying fields as they share their stories of how they have overcome language barriers, various other challenges associated with the immigration experience, and how they have come to conquer their goals. Sponsored by the HEROES Club.
Decolonizing Our Bodies
1:30pm – 2:30pm – PUB 9202
An interactive workshop for all students, faculty, and staff with a focus on re-connecting our cognitive, emotional, and physical selves. Presented by the Women’s Center.
Margin to Center: Octavia’s Brood at Shoreline Community College
6:30 pm – Campus Theater
Octavia’s Brood is an anthology of original science fiction from social justice movements, written by organizers and activists. Each of the stories reimagines the world we live in, putting forth compelling futures with new questions, new visions to explore. Co-editors Walidah Ishimara and adrienne maree brown, along with contributing writer Gabriel Teodros will engage in a community conversation around radical science fiction and organizing.
Thursday, May 19
Margin to Center: Octavia’s Brood at SCC Sci-Fi Writing Workshops
10:30-11:30am & 1:30pm-2:30pm – PUB 9208
Collective Sci-Fi Writing Workshop: Walidah Imarisha, adrienne maree brown, and Gabriel Teodros will lead participants through a collective story-telling/writing workshop where you create collective and individual stories based on current political issues.
Sci-Fi & Direct Action Training: Participants will use familiar stories of other worlds (such as Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Oz, Harry Potter, etc.) to design direct action campaigns that parallels the world we are fighting for in the here and now. By the end of the session, regimes will be toppled, evil forces vanquished and solid skills in direct action organizing developed.
Roger Fernandes
A Part of the First Nations Symposium Series!
11:30am – 12:30pm – PUB 9202
Roger Fernandes is a member of the Lower Elwha Band of the S’Klallam Indians from the Port Angeles, Washington, area. Roger has been storytelling for about seven or eight years. The stories he started with were simple legends. Over the years, he has moved into telling myths, creation stories, flood stories, and hero stories. In sharing these types of stories Native people can teach non-Natives about the aspects of their culture that go beyond food, shelter, and clothing. These stories actually define the culture of the tellers.
Friday, May 20
Makah Dancers
A Part of the First Nations Symposium Series!
10:30am – 12:00pm – PUB 9208
Neah Bay High School’s Makah Language Club presents a language, culture and dance presentation of approximately 15 dances and will have explanations presented bilingually in Makah and English. Shoreline Community College’s, Jaylin Garcia, the reigning Makah Day Queen will join us.
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May 21st, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
Students Here and There – PUB 9202 from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
American students and International students will have the opportunity to share experiences they have at Shoreline Community College. They will be able to talk about their learning experiences and interactions at Shoreline. We will have small group questions and in the end we will have a whole group report-out about their experiences. The goal of this session is to see if the students will show social interaction out of their comfort zone.
Faculty Diversity at Shoreline Community College – PUB 9208 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
With 85% of SCC’s faculty being Caucasian, racial diversity in faculty is looking bleak. How do we address this issue? Why is it important? Come find out and participate as our faculty and others discuss this issue. Hosted and sponsored by the Student Diversity Coalition (SDC). Please read a recent Ebbtide article on the subject here.
PUB Karaoke! – PUB 9208 from 12:30 – 3 p.m.
Stop by, grab some snacks and sing out loud!
For more information about these events, please contact Jamie Ardena in the Multicultural Center at jardena@shoreline.edu, or 206-533-6618.
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May 20th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
The Multicultural Week fun continues with more awesome activities for Thurs., May 21. On Thursday’s docket are:
Spoken Word SLAM POETRY with English 271 – PUB 9215 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Students perform their Spoken Word poetry as groups, duets, and individuals around issues of social injustice. Vote for your favorite performances!
Noble Savages: From the Medicine Man to Reality – PUB 9202 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Attendees will view American Indians in their natural habitats. From the Rez to the City, who are American Indians? First Nations? Native Americans? What do you even call them? Hosted by Howie Echohawk of Shoreline’s First Nations student organization.
Ethiopian-Eritrean Student Association Cultural Showcase – PUB 9215 from 12:30-3 p.m.
Coffee Ceremony, food tasting, photo booth, dance & more!
And don’t forget these events happening ALL WEEK:
SCC Pantry Food Drive PUB Lobby and multiple locations on campus
Help support SCC students who truly cannot otherwise afford or access a meal. We are accepting donations of non-perishable, easy open, individual servings of protein, fruit, snacks and beverages. The Pantry is administered by the Multicultural Center and Women’s Center.
Community Photo Project (CPP) PUB Lobby
Join us in creating a visual community collage that represents our various campus communities. Multiple backdrops and art supplies will be available all week to help with your creative expression! Take pictures and share as you would like, however, we will also collect some of these images to create a unique collage that will be displayed on Shoreline’s campus.
Solidarity Wall – PUB Lobby
Opportunity to stand in solidarity with students affected by recent campus defacements and to respond to those who perpetrated them. Hosted by the Student Diversity Coalition (SDC).
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May 19th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
Multicultural Week continues with two great events this Wed., May 20.
First up is the Community Standards Input Session in the PUB room 9102 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. This event is a conversation about the development of our Community Standard – a response to the defacement and other events that have occurred on campus this year.
Then from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., join us in the PUB Main Dining Room for #BlackLivesMatter, an event with multiple sessions, topics and activities. See you there!
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May 18th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
A volunteer helps out at the Deep Roots Community Garden plant sale.
Monday’s Multicultural Week events were awesome, with an opening reception for the photo exhibit “Deface Me,” the Deep Roots Garden plant sale, a talk on “Isms” and more. The fun continues at Shoreline with some awesome events for Tues., May 19. Here are the don’t miss items on Tuesday’s agenda.
Deep Roots Garden Plant Sale – In front of PUB Main Entrance from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Stop by and purchase your spring transplants and learn more about SCC’s community garden!
Let’s Talk About It: Sexual Consent – PUB 9202 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Thinking about having sex? Take the time to learn about the elements of sexual consent. Presented by SCC Faculty Counselors, Sheryl Copeland M.A.Ed., LMHC and Gwyn Hoffman-Robinson, Ph.D. and the Women’s Center.
Students of Color Conference Community Report Back Session – PUB 9202 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Hear about the Student of Color Conference Experience and find out what makes this the best conference for Community and Technical colleges in the nation. Find out what you need to know in order to attend next year!
Are All Veterans Broken? – Room 1402 from 2-3:30 p.m.
Topics covered include: Impact of PTSD on Veteran population, Veteran Employment and Wages, Veterans and Problem-solving and the Homeless Veteran Epidemic.
And don’t forget these events happening ALL WEEK!
SCC Pantry Food Drive PUB Lobby and multiple locations on campus
Help support SCC students who truly cannot otherwise afford or access a meal. We are accepting donations of non-perishable, easy open, individual servings of protein, fruit, snacks and beverages. The Pantry is administered by the Multicultural Center and Women’s Center.
Community Photo Project (CPP) PUB Lobby
Join us in creating a visual community collage that represents our various campus communities. Multiple backdrops and art supplies will be available all week to help with your creative expression! Take pictures and share as you would like, however, we will also collect some of these images to create a unique collage that will be displayed on Shoreline’s campus.
Solidarity Wall – PUB Lobby
Opportunity to stand in solidarity with students affected by recent campus defacements and to respond to those who perpetrated them. Hosted by the Student Diversity Coalition (SDC).
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May 15th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
Wow there’s a lot going on around campus this week for Multicultural Week! Here are the awesome events for Mon., May 18:
Deep Roots Garden Plant Sale – In front of PUB Main Entrance from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Stop by and purchase your spring transplants and learn more about SCC’s community garden!
Community Standards Input Session – PUB 9208 from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Join us in the development of our Community Standard- a response to the defacement and other events that have occurred on campus this year.
Impact of “Isms” – PUB 9202 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
An exploration of the emotional, social, spiritual, and academic impact of structural oppression.
Deface Me: A Photo Exhibit – PUB 9208 from 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Organized by F-Stop Photography Club and the Student Leadership Center, this photo exhibit is a response to the recent acts of poster defacement on our campus. It is a celebration and appreciation of the stories that comprise our diverse community.
And don’t forget these events happening ALL WEEK!
SCC Pantry Food Drive PUB Lobby and multiple locations on campus
Help support SCC students who truly cannot otherwise afford or access a meal. We are accepting donations of non-perishable, easy open, individual servings of protein, fruit, snacks and beverages. The Pantry is administered by the Multicultural Center and Women’s Center.
Community Photo Project (CPP) PUB Lobby
Join us in creating a visual community collage that represents our various campus communities. Multiple backdrops and art supplies will be available all week to help with your creative expression! Take pictures and share as you would like, however, we will also collect some of these images to create a unique collage that will be displayed on Shoreline’s campus.
Solidarity Wall – PUB Lobby
Opportunity to stand in solidarity with students affected by recent campus defacements and to respond to those who perpetrated them. Hosted by the Student Diversity Coalition (SDC).
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May 13th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
Multicultural Week 2015 –
From Defacement to a Dream: Building Community
May 18-22, 2015
Pagoda Union Building (PUB)
This year’s theme for Multicultural Week, From Defacement to a Dream: Building Community, calls attention to the ways in which oppression and injustice have manifested in our campus community; most recently through repeated acts of defacement. It asks the questions – Who are the community members harmed by these acts? How does our campus community respond to these actions? From Defacement to a Dream: Building Community articulates the need to understand, build and foster the interconnectedness and sense of belonging needed to create a socially just and equitable campus. Right here, right now.
Schedule of Events:
ALL WEEK!
SCC Pantry Food Drive PUB Lobby and multiple locations on campus
Help support SCC students who truly cannot otherwise afford or access a meal. We are accepting donations of non-perishable, easy open, individual servings of protein, fruit, snacks and beverages. The Pantry is administered by the Multicultural Center and Women’s Center.
Community Photo Project (CPP) PUB Lobby
Join us in creating a visual community collage that represents our various campus communities. Multiple backdrops and art supplies will be available all week to help with your creative expression! Take pictures and share as you would like, however, we will also collect some of these images to create a unique collage that will be displayed on Shoreline’s campus.
Solidarity Wall – PUB Lobby
Opportunity to stand in solidarity with students affected by recent campus defacements and to respond to those who perpetrated them. Hosted by the Student Diversity Coalition (SDC).
Monday – 5/18
Deep Roots Garden Plant Sale – In front of PUB Main Entrance from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Stop by and purchase your spring transplants and learn more about SCC’s community garden!
Community Standards Input Session – PUB 9208 from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Join us in the development of our Community Standard- a response to the defacement and other events that have occurred on campus this year.
Impact of “Isms” – PUB 9202 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
An exploration of the emotional, social, spiritual, and academic impact of structural oppression.
Deface Me: A Photo Exhibit – PUB 9208 from 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Organized by F-Stop Photography Club and the Student Leadership Center, this photo exhibit is a response to the recent acts of poster defacement on our campus. It is a celebration and appreciation of the stories that comprise our diverse community.
Tuesday – 5/19
Deep Roots Garden Plant Sale – In front of PUB Main Entrance from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Stop by and purchase your spring transplants and learn more about SCC’s community garden!
Let’s Talk About It: Sexual Consent – PUB 9202 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Thinking about having sex? Take the time to learn about the elements of sexual consent. Presented by SCC Faculty Counselors, Sheryl Copeland M.A.Ed., LMHC and Gwyn Hoffman-Robinson, Ph.D. and the Women’s Center.
Students of Color Conference Community Report Back Session – PUB 9202 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Hear about the Student of Color Conference Experience and find out what makes this the best conference for Community and Technical colleges in the nation. Find out what you need to know in order to attend next year!
Are All Veterans Broken? – Room 1402 from 2-3:30 p.m.
Topics covered include: Impact of PTSD on Veteran population, Veteran Employment and Wages, Veterans and Problem-solving and the Homeless Veteran Epidemic.
Wednesday – 5/20
Community Standards Input Session – PUB 9102 from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Join us in the development of our Community Standard- a response to the defacement and other events that have occurred on campus this year.
#Black Lives Matter – PUB 9215 – Main Dining Room from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Multiple sessions, topics and activities.
Community Read: Chapters 23-26 – PUB 9202 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Join the college community in conversation about Coming of Age in Mississippi, an extraordinary personal memoir of a young black woman growing up in the segregated South and joining the struggle by blacks for voting rights.
Thursday – 5/21
Spoken Word SLAM POETRY with English 271 – PUB 9215 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Students perform their Spoken Word poetry as groups, duets, and individuals around issues of social injustice. Vote for your favorite performances!
Noble Savages: From the Medicine Man to Reality – PUB 9202 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Attendees will view American Indians in their natural habitats. From the Rez to the City, who are American Indians? First Nations? Native Americans? What do you even call them? Hosted by Howie Echohawk of Shoreline’s First Nations student organization.
Ethiopian-Eritrean Student Association Cultural Showcase – PUB 9215 from 12:30-3 p.m.
Coffee Ceremony, food tasting, photo booth, dance & more!
Friday – 5/22
Students Here and There – PUB 9202 from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
American students and International students will have the opportunity to share experiences they have at Shoreline Community College. They will be able to talk about their learning experiences and interactions at Shoreline. We will have small group questions and in the end we will have a whole group report-out about their experiences. The goal of this session is to see if the students will show social interaction out of their comfort zone.
Faculty Diversity at Shoreline Community College – PUB 9208 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
With 85% of SCC’s faculty being Caucasian, racial diversity in faculty is looking bleak. How do we address this issue? Why is it important? Come find out and participate as our faculty and others discuss this issue. Hosted and sponsored by the Student Diversity Coalition (SDC). Please read a recent Ebbtide article on the subject here.
PUB Karaoke! – PUB 9208 from 12:30 – 3 p.m.
Stop by, grab some snacks and sing out loud!
For more information about these events, please contact Jamie Ardena in the Multicultural Center at jardena@shoreline.edu, or 206-533-6618.
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