Category: Announcements
October 18th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
Want expert help filling out your FAFSA? Come to our free workshop Mon., Oct. 19 from 2:30-4 p.m. in the Workforce Education Computer Lab in FOSS 5101. Bring your tax information or estimates, including parents’ tax information if applicable.
Members of Shoreline’s Enrollment & Financial Aid Services office will be on hand to help you get started and complete the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA).
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October 18th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
On Mon., Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. college representatives from UW Bothell will be in the PUB to meet with interested students. Reps will discuss topics such as academic programs, campus life, financial aid and admission procedures for their college. They can answer any other questions students may have.
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October 16th, 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 National Depression Education & Awareness Month!
October is National Depression Education and Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to shine a light on what has been called “the common cold” of mental illness. Depression affects more than 19 million Americans each year. This figure includes the following types of depression:
- Major depressive disorder (also called major depression or clinical depression)
- Manic depression (called bipolar disorder)
- Dysthymia (a milder, but long-term type of depression)
How Does Depression Affect A Person?
Have you ever heard someone remark casually, “Oh, I’m so depressed….”? They may be referring to something other than depression. Depression is not the same as feeling sad or blue. It is not grief, although someone who is grieving may experience it while they mourn a loss.
Depression is a medical condition that has an impact on a person’s daily life. It interferes with someone’s ability to eat, sleep, work and even concentrate. Depression robs sufferers of their ability to engage in hobbies and activities that they previously enjoyed.
Signs And Symptoms Of Depression
Just about everyone has thought or felt one or more of the following signs and symptoms of depression from time to time. If several of the signs on this list seem familiar to you or about someone you love and are persistent, please seek help from a physician. If you are having thoughts about self-harm, go to your nearest Emergency Room immediately.
- Feeling sad, anxious or “empty”
- Irritability or restlessness
- Hopelessness or pessimism
- Feeling guilty or worthless
- Lack of interest or pleasure in former hobbies or interests
- Fatigue or lack of energy
- Trouble concentrating, remembering or making decisions
- Trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep
- Lack of appetite or overeating
- Headaches, digestive disorders or chronic pain that does not respond to treatment
- Suicidal thoughts
Self-Medicating Depression
Self-medicating is never a good idea to “treat” depression. Some people, in an effort to feel better, turn to drugs or alcohol to deal with their symptoms. This will not help to treat the underlying problem, and usually make it worse.
Treatment Options For Depression
The good news is that depression is treatable. There are several types of antidepressant medications available, though it does take several weeks to determine whether a particular medication is working. Patients who have been prescribed a medication are advised to be patient and to give the medicine some time before concluding that it is not helping before asking to switch to something else.
Talk therapy is also used to treat depression and it can be started immediately upon receiving a diagnosis (as long as a therapist can be found). There are no side effects and individual results will vary.
Many people report getting good results with a combination of medication and seeing a therapist for their depression.
The above information and more can be found at www.marylandrecovery.com.
Want to learn more about depression? Here are 10 basic facts:
- Approximately 20 million people in the U.S. suffer from depression every year. That’s more than twice the population of New York City.
- One in four adults will suffer from an episode of depression before the age of 24.
- Women are twice as likely to suffer from depression as men.
- Symptoms of depression can vary, but typically include feelings of guilt and hopelessness, sleep disturbances, appetite changes, difficulty concentrating, lack of energy and fatigue.
- St. John’s Wort, a flowering plant and medicinal herb, has been shown to help with depression in typical cases.
- More than 350 million people of all ages suffer from depression worldwide. That’s more than the entire population of the United States.
- The World Health Organization predicted depression will become the second biggest medical cause of disability in 15 years, second only to HIV/AIDS.
- Depression often occurs when other psychiatric health problems are present, such as post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety.
- Most prescription antidepressants increase the user’s serotonin, dopamine or norepinephrine levels. Some of the most popular antidepressants are Prozac, Zoloft, Lexapro and Effexor.
- Many famous, creative people suffered from depression, including Robin Williams, Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, Vincent van Gogh, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Jon Hamm.
This list, as well as additional information, can be found at www.ibtimes.com.
Posted in Announcements Tagged with: disability awareness month, OSS
October 15th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
Are you planning to transfer to the University of Washington? Join us for an online UW Admissions and Transfer Planning session Tues., Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. Students attending this completely online session will learn about:
- admission requirements
- application process
- preparing for a major
- and how to connect with UW resources
To RSVP for this event, please e-mail jlee@shoreline.edu. You will receive a confirmation e-mail with a website link to enter the online session.
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October 15th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
The Shoreline Athletic Department welcomes all students, faculty, staff and alumni to “Pack the Stands for the Green & Gold” at our Volleyball Spirit Day on Wed., Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. We will be honoring past athletic alumni as well as the current Volleyball Sophomore class.
Come out and “Catch the Wave of the Green & Gold”!
Athletic alumni please RSVP to athletics@shoreline.edu if you will be joining us for the celebration!
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October 15th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu
Join us in the main campus theater (1600 bldg) this Sat., Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. for an evening of student filmmaking at its finest – the Shoreline Shorts Film Festival!
Like nothing you’ve seen before because this is an evening of student written, directed and acted short films; some gritty, some funny, some poignant, but all original.
This event is free and open to the public.
Posted in Announcements, Arts & Entertainment, Events, Free Tagged with: shoreline shorts, student films
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
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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.
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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.
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