Category: Clubs

Shoreline’s Disability Awareness Society Honors International Cerebral Palsy Day Wed., Oct. 7

October 7, 2015 is World Cerebral Palsy Day. In honor of this day, the students in Shoreline’s Disability Awareness Society will be hosting a table in the PUB from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. to help educate the campus community on cerebral palsy…a disability that affects 17 million people world-wide.

Although cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability in childhood, it is widely misunderstood. Through World CP Day, we have the opportunity to raise awareness of CP in our communities and assist others to look beyond the disability.

Public awareness is an issue because CP is a complex, lifelong disability. It primarily affects movement, but people with CP may also have visual, learning, hearing, speech, epilepsy and intellectual impairments. It can be mild, such as a weakness in one hand, to severe cases in which people have little control over movements or speech and may need 24-hour assistance.

People living with CP can experience a range of responses from others in their communities. On one end of the spectrum, they can face deep-seated but misguided sympathy, or even pity. Though intentions are good, they infantilize the person with CP. They can be smothered with (too much) love, and spoken to in a simple, childlike way. Others can subconsciously over-protect a person with CP, and thus prevent them from having essential life experiences.

On the other end of the spectrum, CP is viewed through deep-seated cultural beliefs. It may be seen as validation of superstitions about the mother, or wrath upon a family. Some even believe that CP is contagious or that a child with CP brings shame to a family. Mothers may be abandoned with their child, or a person with CP may live their life in an institution.

And in the middle are thousands of fine people who still find it difficult to make eye contact or know how to communicate with someone who has CP. It is not that they feel any ill will, it is just best—maybe even polite—to not engage.

There is nothing to be gained in blaming people for their ignorance about CP. Instead, we will work to put an end to it. We have the ability and the moral obligation to ensure everyone knows the real truth, and acts accordingly.

The above information and more can be found on the World CP Day’s site. For an infographic with even more information about cerebral palsy, click here.

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Shoreline Cheer Club + Mascot Tryouts Oct. 5-7

Photo by Brian Quinn.

Have a ton of school spirit and want to cheer your Dolphins on to victory? Try out to be part of the Shoreline cheer club, which cheers at all home basketball games (for both men’s and women’s teams).

We’re also looking for an energetic person to be Dolphie the mascot at home basketball games. Men and women are welcome to try out for both the cheer club and to be Dolphie. Tryouts are Monday through Wednesday October 5-7 from 3-6 p.m. in the Athletics building in rooms 3025 and 3011. Email Stacie Attridge at sattridge@shoreline.edu with any questions.

Go Phins!

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Intramural Volleyball Starts Wed., Oct. 7

Hey Shoreline students – did you know we have FREE intramurals on campus for students, staff and faculty to enjoy?! Well, we do! And starting Wed., Oct. 7 we’re adding volleyball to the list of fun activities in which you can partake.

Starting Oct. 7, join us in the main gym on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for intramural volleyball – what a perfect way to get in a little fun and exercise between classes!

Other intramural exercise offerings are:

Other intramural sports club offerings are:

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DECA Information and Kick-Off Session Tues., Sept. 29

Interested in DECA? Join us for an information and kick-off session next Tues., Sept. 29 at 12:30 p.m. in room 1402 to find out all about this cool club. DECA connects you to likeminded students, facilitates travel to fun conferences, lets you pursue your passion for business and entrepreneurship and also helps you begin to navigate your career. Not only that, but Shoreline’s DECA program really rocks. Check out the accolades for last year’s DECA club of super stars here and here.

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BREATHE Before Finals Events Across Campus Thurs., June 4

BREATHE is a quarterly event that occurs the Thursday before finals week.

Students often report high levels of stress before finals, which can negatively impact their academic performance as well as their physical and mental health. BREATHE aims to reduce student stress as well as connect students to the SCC community by offering a full day’s worth of activities designed to give students a chance to chill out, relax and most of all – breathe!

Look for FREE activities and giveaways all day!

BREATHE is coordinated by Counseling Services and is facilitated by several campus departments including Student Leadership, Athletics, Office of Special Services, and Parent Education Program.

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Mark Your Calendars for the Shoreline Portfolio Show, June 2-3

The Shoreline Portfolio Show is planned and executed by the Shoreline VCT (Visual Communications Technology) Club. The students have worked all year with invaluable assistance from the Student Leadership Center and the f-stop Photography Club. Come check out student work in graphic design, animation and game art & design. The event will be held Tues., June 2-3 at Melrose Market Studios on Capitol Hill, 5-9 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Melrose Market Studios is at: 1532 Minor Avenue, Seattle, 98101.

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“When You See Me” Disabilities Awareness Presentation May 28

The Disability Awareness Society (D.A.S.) is hosting a presentation called “When You See Me…” a personal look into our lives on May 28 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208). The D.A.S. is a diverse group of Shoreline students with many different interests and abilities. We are doing this presentation because too often people with different abilities are stereotyped and misunderstood. Come and learn about us, our lives, and hear how we represent ourselves. We are more than what we look like, how we talk, and how we seem.

Our club’s mission is to have meaningful conversations that raise awareness of diversity and difference. Our club’s motto is “Respect Differences—Respect Matters.” Please join us on Thurs. May 28 in the Quiet Dining Room from 1-2:30 p.m. for our presentation and a follow up discussion.

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Join Us for Queer Prom, Fri., May 22

Shoreline’s first-ever Queer Prom is this Fri., May 22 in the PUB Main Dining Room from 7-10 p.m. Join the LGBQTIA community and allies for fun and dancing and catering by Patty Pan Cooperative. Just $5 at the door, this all-ages event sponsored by Project Pride student club is open to the public and all are welcome.

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Enjoy Sunfest Activities Around Campus Now Thru Friday

The Student Leadership Center is excited to bring you Sunfest, a perfect excuse to take a break and get out and enjoy the sun. Look for various fun activities around campus now through Friday.

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Multicultural Week Events for Thurs., May 21

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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