Category: Announcements
September 22nd, 2023 by Cat Chiappa
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Celebrating the Hispanic Heritage Month, the Seattle Latino Film Festival announces its 15th annual edition that will be held from October 6th – 14th. The celebration includes one hundred fourteenth North American and Northwest premieres of feature films, short films, and documentaries from twenty one countries in several different languages, which all include English subtitles. The festival celebration will take place in person and online (Festhome TV) at the following locations in Seattle, Renton, Bellevue, Shoreline, and Mount Vernon. The 2023 venues are The Beacon Cinema, Regal Cinema, Bellevue Art Museum, Shoreline College Theater, and Seattle Opera. SLFF’s free educational outreach screenings will take place at Lakeside School, Mount Baker Club, Seattle King County Libraries, University of Washington, and Lakeside Downtown.
The Opening will be held on October 6th at Carco Theater in Renton at 7:30 pm with the US Premiere of the Canadian drama Undocumented. Christian de la Cortina, Director and Actor, will attend, sponsored by EC Technology Solutions.
SLFF’s line-up includes many highlights of Drama, Comedy, Social Issues, Dance, Thriller, Human Rights, and LGBTQ films. A very special event will take on October 7th in Bellevue Art Museum at 2:00 pm: Siudy Garrido, a Venezuelan Flamenco dancer will be presenting the USA production Bailaora – Mi pies son mi voz (This is my voice), together with the documentary director Pablo Croce. The screening will be sponsored by theHonorary Consul of Spain in Seattle. Two screenings will be at Shoreline College Theater sponsored by Shoreline College Foundation. The first on October 11th the Northwest Premiere of the Mexican documentary Kenya, directed by Gisela Delgadillo, it will be a LGBTQ Celebration in collaboration with the Seattle’s based LGBTQ organization Entre Hermanos at 7:00 pm. The second on October 13th at 7:00 pm with the Northwest Premiere of the Canadian & Argentinean drama in Competition ARIEL: Back to Buenos Aires directed by Alison Fairweather Murray. The award-winning Canadian filmmaker will attend. The Beacon Cinema in Columbia City will be presenting in the following dates October 7th, October 8th , October 11th, and October 12th a variety lineup that will include a selection of short narratives and short documentaries in Competition such as the feature Mexican Drama Martinez, and the feature Chilean Drama Punishment; the Official Selection will include the Venezuelan Thriller Jezabel, two hours of short-films called Spain in Shorts, and the US’s Human Rights Documentary: Ellos gritan libertad (They Screaming Freedom), directed by Melinda Raebyne, a local award-winner director, among other feature films, short films, and documentaries from Brazil, Costa Rica, Italy, France, Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, USA, Spain, and more. Regal Cinema in Renton will start its program on October 10th through October 14th there SLFF will show the Argentinean Drama Three Brothers; and a Nicaraguan Social Issues movie: Daughter of Rage.
SLFF continues to look for films that discuss the difficulties faced by Latinx and Hispanic communities in the United States, and also in our Latin American countries, example are the two free screenings, one on October 10th in partnership with Path with Art, SLFF presents the US’s documentary The Muralists’ Beautiful Pain at 6:00 pm in the Seattle Opera Auditorium, and the second on October 12th at 7:00 pm the Chilean’s documentaryTUPUNGATO – empathy in death, at Mount Baker Club, sponsored by Meaningful Movie Project.
SLFF selected for its competition program twenty-five titles between feature narratives, short narratives, and documentaries from Spain, Mexico, Cuba, Argentina, Chile, USA, Nicaragua, UK, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Canada, and Colombia.
The Closing of the festival will take place at Regal Cinema on Saturday October 14th with the awarded Argentine and Uruguayan co-production: I Woke Up With a Dream at 6:30 pm.
The 15th annual edition is presented by Google, Honorary Consul of Spain, the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, Shoreline Community College Foundation, ArtsFund, Path with Arts, Meaningful Movie Project, Regal Cinema, the Beacon Cinema, Crosscut Public Media, Univision Seattle, Lakeside School, Topo Chico, and many more.
For more details about SLFF 2023 lineup please visit: www.slff.org. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more information info@slff.org
Thank you for your continued support.
Posted in Announcements, Arts & Entertainment, DEI, Events
September 21st, 2023 by Cat Chiappa
CPR/First Aid certification w/WestCoast Training and Shoreline Community College Continuing Education
Participants will gain or improve knowledge and skill proficiency in First Aid, CPR, and AED skills to help adult, child, and infant patients in emergency situations. This hybrid course is provided in partnership with Shoreline Community College, WestCoast CPR Training and the Health and Safety Institute. Start with a comprehensive 4 hour online training course and conclude with a fun and interactive hands-on practice class Upon successfully completing this course, participants will receive an adult, child, and infant CPR/AED. First Aid certification card valid for 2 years. For 16+ students and adults of all ages. Register NOW so you have time to complete the online training before October 4th.
Dates: Online training starts now! In person 10/4/2023 – 10/4/2023 (W in person, prep course online)
Times: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Fee: $109.00
Register at this link.
Posted in Announcements, Continuing Education
September 21st, 2023 by Cat Chiappa
All current students are invited to learn about 20+ departments and programs and the services they offer at the Fall 2023 Block Party Resource Fair. Stop by the PUB Courtyard on Tues. 10/3 from 11:30am-2:30pm and pick up important information, free swag, and other goodies! Don’t miss it!
Date: Tuesday 10/3/23
Time: 11:30am-2:30pm
Location: PUB Courtyard
Posted in Announcements, Events, Student Life
September 21st, 2023 by Cat Chiappa
Get in touch with your creative side at the next Crafts & Snacks event on Mon. 10/2 from 11am-2pm in the PUB Courtyard. Make your own keychain, phone charm, or canvas art – all supplies AND snacks are provided!
Date: Monday 10/2/23
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: PUB Courtyard
Posted in Announcements, Events, Student Life
September 21st, 2023 by Cat Chiappa
Student Life invites all students to participate in Fall 2023 Welcome Week!
Start the new quarter off right by joining us for a variety of fun activities in-person and online. For more information about WW events, follow Student Life on Instagram @scc_studentlife.
Weds. 9/27
- Welcome Tables 9am-12pm (PUB Courtyard)
- Swag Giveaway 1-3pm (PUB Courtyard)
Thurs. 9/28
- Welcome Tables 9am-12pm (PUB Courtyard)
- Scavenger Hunt 2:30-3:30pm (PUB Lobby)
- Game Room Open House 3-5pm (PUB 9103)
Fri. 9/29
- Virtual Movie Trivia 3-4pm (bit.ly/SCCMovieTrivia)
Mon. 10/2
- Crafts & Snacks 11am-2pm (PUB Courtyard)
Tues. 10/3
- Block Party Resource Fair 11:30am-2:30pm (PUB Courtyard)
Weds. 10/4
- Welcome Week Food Truck Lunch 12-2pm (PUB Courtyard)
- *FREE for all students, faculty, and staff while supplies last
Posted in Announcements, Events, Student Life
September 19th, 2023 by Cat Chiappa
All Shoreline students are invited to participate in Fall 2023 New Student Orientation (NSO)!
When:
- Friday September 22, 2023 10m-3pm
- Monday September 25, 2023 10am-3pm
Location: PUB
This event will connect students with faculty, staff, and campus resources that will help them to make the most out of their time on campus. Sessions cover topics including advising, learning resources, scholarships and financial aid, and involvement opportunities. Orientation is FREE to attend and all are welcome, but an RSVP is required.
In-person NSO will be held on campus on Friday, Sept. 22 and Monday, Sept. 25 from 10am-3pm. For students who are unable to attend the in-person sessions, an online NSO is available via Canvas.
To sign up for either the in-person or online NSO, go to https://bit.ly/ShorelineNSO and select the that works best for you. If you have any questions, please e-mail smusnicki@shoreline.edu.
Posted in Announcements, Student Life
September 19th, 2023 by Cat Chiappa
Kick off the new school year and mix & mingle with new people at a mocktail mixer on Monday, Sept. 25 from 3:30-5:30pm on the 7000 Patio. Enjoy fun mocktails and snacks, play games, and win fun prizes! All current SCC students are welcome. Sponsored by Student Life, International Education, and Outreach.
Date: Monday September 25, 2023
Time: 3:30-5:30pm
Location: Building 7000 Patio
Posted in Announcements, Student Life
September 19th, 2023 by Cat Chiappa
Visit in person or via live zoom with representatives from George Floyd School of Medicine, and the College of Pharmacy at Washington State University to learn more about their Medicine and Pharmacy programs and what you need to get there.
Date: Wednesday November 8, 2023
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Location:
- In Person: Admin Building 1000 in Conference Room
- Online: Via Zoom
Learn about the best ways to prepare for these schools and professions!
Everyone is welcome regardless of how many college classes you have taken.
Posted in Announcements, Career Services, Courses and Classes
September 19th, 2023 by Cat Chiappa
The platform designed by Wiki Education allows students to create Wikipedia accounts they can use forever, update/add to Wikipedia articles of their choosing, give an analytics overview of our students’ contributions.
Date: Tuesday October 17, 2023
Time: 2:00-3:00pm
Location: Online via Zoom
This event will get you started as an editor on Wikipedia with the following activities:
- Choose a topic that needs to be improved on Wikipedia
- Edit a Wikipedia article
Attendees can interact with others doing the activity in the following interactive discussions:
- Thinking about sources and plagiarism
- What’s a content gap?
- Thinking about Wikipedia
Posted in Announcements, Workshops
September 19th, 2023 by Cat Chiappa
All students, faculty, and staff are invited to enjoy FREE lunch as part of Fall 2023 Welcome Week. Stop by the PUB Courtyard on Weds. 10/4 from 12-2pm and get your free ticket to redeem at either Levantine (Mediterranean) or Yummy Box (Asian Fusion). Vegetarian and halal options are available. Quantities are limited, available while supplies last.
Date: Wed. 10/4/23
Time: 12pm-2pm
Location: PUB Courtyard
Cost: Free (Quantities are limited while supplies last)
Sponsored by Student Life and the generous donors who support SCC students and programs through the SCC Foundation.
Posted in Announcements, Student Life
