(Shoreline, Wash., May 30, 2023)– Shoreline Community College (Shoreline)
For Shoreline Community College (SCC), the word community isn’t just part of the College’s name, it’s a passion. Last month on April 29, 2023, three Shoreline automotive students and Amber Avery-Graff, Tenure-Track Automotive Instructor, worked together alongside members of SCC’s Security Team and the Shoreline Police Department at the Catalytic Converter Marketing Event to engrave over 50 catalytic converters for the community. Last summer Shoreline staged the first event which was students only, then expanded in the fall to include SCC faculty and staff. Both were incredibly well received, which led to last month’s event which was open to all interested members within the greater Shoreline community.
Catalytic converters contain precious metals. It takes less than 90 seconds for thieves to roll under a vehicle, cut the pipes on either side, and leave with the converter. “A catalytic converter is typically over one thousand dollars to replace, so that’s a huge expense,” says Avery-Graff. By engraving the last eight digits of a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) onto the converter, it can be traced back to its original vehicle which makes it much more difficult to sell.
For the event, community members pre-registered and were greeted by Gregory Cranson, Acting Director of Safety and Security at SCC, members of Shoreline’s Security Team, and members of the Shoreline Police Department. From there Shoreline automotive students Trevor Buehler, Christian Mariano, and Felipe Tores along with Avery-Graff worked together to take the cars back to the automotive building and spray paint each converter with bright paint, so that even at night it is obvious to anyone who sees it that the converter has been marked. This process acts as a deterrent to help keep the catalytic converter from being stolen and can also be a way for police to locate victims of this type of theft so they can press charges.
Like a well-oiled machine, Avery-Graff and her students were able to move each car through the process in roughly ten minutes. “Students are in school 4 days a week 8 hours a day, so for students to come in and volunteer their time on a day off is pretty amazing,” says Avery-Graff.
The community response to the event was extremely enthusiastic, with many members already voicing their excitement for the next event, eager to encourage their neighbors and spouses to attend. President of Shoreline Community College, Dr. Jack Kahn had this to say about the event. “Shoreline Community College is extremely pleased to work directly with the city on projects that will benefit our community. Chief Park and her team have been extremely collaborative, and we are so excited that this event had such a positive impact and look forward to many other events with the city.”
As a reminder, all concession sales during SIFF at Shoreline Community College benefit the Shoreline Community College Foundation’s Performing Arts and Digital Filmmaking Scholarship fund, and other Foundation scholarships and programs. So be sure to enjoy some popcorn!
As a reminder, all concession sales during SIFF at Shoreline Community College benefit the Shoreline Community College Foundation’s Performing Arts and Digital Filmmaking Scholarship fund, and other Foundation scholarships and programs. So be sure to enjoy some popcorn!
Come join our student artists and their friends and family thisThursday May 18th from 4-6 pmfor ourAFA Portfolio Show Artist Reception!
Shoreline student performers… refreshments… and an opportunity to meet our student artists! More details below and on the attached postcard!
The artwork in this exhibition represents the culmination of two years of skill development, research, and creative problem solving. Many of the student artists represented in this exhibition have completed the requirements for an Associate of Fine Arts degree, a two-year program of study and training in the visual arts.
Here at Shoreline, we have had the privilege of watching these students progress from their first realizations of their passion for art-making to developing an individual focus and personal vision. Please join us for food and music as we celebrate these diverse and innovative voices!
Hope to see you all there! Please share with your friends, colleagues, and students!
As a reminder, all concession sales during SIFF at Shoreline Community College benefit the Shoreline Community College Foundation’s Performing Arts and Digital Filmmaking Scholarship fund, and other Foundation scholarships and programs. So be sure to enjoy some popcorn!
Are you or someone you know ready to take a big step forward in your career? Or perhaps you’ve begun to think that it might be time to start a new one? If this sounds familiar, then we have the event for you!
Please join us next Wednesday, May 17that 3:00 pm at the Shoreline Community College PUB (9000 Building) for a great opportunity to learn about how our business programs can get you where you want to be. For more details, please see the flyer below.
We hope to see you there!
Key Details:
When: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 3-5pm
Where: Shoreline Student Union (PUB) or Online via Zoom
As a reminder, all concession sales during SIFF at Shoreline Community College benefit the Shoreline Community College Foundation’s Performing Arts and Digital Filmmaking Scholarship fund, and other Foundation scholarships and programs. So be sure to enjoy some popcorn!
Attend an upcoming information session to learn more about Health Informatics & Information Management (HIIM) programs (see list below), career options, student success stories, and to ask questions.
Health Informatics & Information Management (HIIM) Programs:
Paper-cutting, as a culture symbol of China and popular folk art, was listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009. Archeologists have been able to trace the tradition of papercutting to as far back as the 6th century.
In this hands-on workshop, Chinese language and culture guest instructor Fei Ke from Shoreline Community College and guest scholar Lili Zhang from Pacific Lutheran University will co-host to teach participants basic skills of paper-cutting. You will make your own paper-cutting art with materials provided, learn about the myths and legends behind the folk art, and enjoy an incredible exhibition of artwork by paper-cutting master Lili Zhang (available for purchase).
When: Saturday May 6, 2023
Time: 1:00-3:00
Where: PUB 9208 Quiet Dining Room
FREE for ShorelineCC students and employees.
$5 for community members Pay here
