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Martin Luther King Week events for Wed., Jan. 20: Selma film showing

Join us Wed., Jan. 20 at 10:30 a.m. in the PUB 9208 for a second showing of the acclaimed film Selma, which chronicles the Voting Rights marches of 1965.

Although the Civil Rights Act of 1964 legally desegregated the South, discrimination was still rampant in certain areas, making it very difficult for blacks to register to vote. In 1965, an Alabama city became the battleground in the fight for suffrage. Despite violent opposition, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (David Oyelowo) and his followers pressed forward on an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, and their efforts culminated in President Lyndon Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. (128 minutes)

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The Community Read of Octavia’s Brood is kicking off with its first meeting, Wed., Jan. 20

Join us Wed., Jan. 20 at 12:30 p.m. for the first meeting of the Community Read of Octavia’s Brood. We’ll meet weekly on Wednesdays in the PUB 9208 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. 

Don’t know what Community Read is? Read on:

Each year a new book is selected for our Community Book Read. Together we share our impressions and ideas. Weekly analyses of the text are led by a variety of college volunteers, bringing with them their unique backgrounds, expertise and perspectives. This keeps the discussion fresh, lively and relevant.

This year’s book is Octavia’s Brood: Science Fiction Stories from Social Justice Movements. Octavia’s Brood is a collection of social justice-themed science fiction stories that feature things like time travel, shape shifting, dystopian worlds, re-imaginings of “model minorities” and the possibilities of using visionary fiction to develop new ideas of future worlds. The works are inspired by the writings of Octavia Butler, an award-winning science fiction writer (Kindred, Parable of the Sower, and Lilith’s Brood) who lived in Lake Forest Park before her death in 2006.

The entire campus community is invited to read and discuss the stories inside Octavia’s Brood during winter quarter. Students will be able to receive a FREE copy of the book after signing up!

You can explore the book, its message and its authors at the library’s learning guide here.

You can find more information and a link to sign up on the SLC web page and you can also sign up to join the read here.

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Mark your calendar: My Kickstarter Failed, Now What? Sat., Jan. 23

If you’re interested in crowdfunding mark your calendar for this informative talk hosted by the Shoreline Community College film department and the Shoreline Film office.

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Choosing a Major or Career Path workshop, Wed., Jan. 20

Join us Wed., Jan. 20 at 12:30 p.m. for the workshop Choosing a Major or Career Path. We’ll meet in room 1305 (computer lab).

Unsure about your major or career?  Want to learn how to connect your strengths, interests, and values to major and career options?  If so, join Gwyn Hoffman-Robinson, SCC counselor, for an interactive workshop to learn more about the process of identifying your educational and career path.

Workshop is open to all and no RSVP needed.

Questions about the workshop? Contact Gwyn Hoffman-Robinson at gehoffman@shoreline.edu or 206.533-6613.

Interested in Career Counseling with a professional counselor? Stop by Counseling Services in FOSS 5229 or call us at 206.546.4559 to schedule an appointment with a professional counselor.

Interested in taking a 2-credit career exploration and planning course? Check out SCC’s class schedule under Human Development!

Hope you can join us!

 

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What makes a great college admissions essay? Workshop Tues., Jan. 19

Join us Tues., Jan. 19 in Room 2926A from 3:15-4:45 p.m. for the informative workshop: What Makes a Great College Admissions Essay?

Prerequisite: Completion of or current enrollment in ENGL 101.  Understand the appropriate content and tone for personal statements.  You’ll have the opportunity to do some writing during this session. (This is NOT a workshop for those who only want feedback on their completed statements.

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Martin Luther King Week events for Tues., Jan. 19

Our Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration continues with a Rally Discussion & Debrief followed by a showing of the film Selma.

Join the Multicultural Center at 12:30 p.m. in the PUB 9208 for an informal discussion reflecting on the MLK day march and the power of demonstrations. Come on by even if you didn’t attend the march – there’s always something you can take away from the discussion!

Then stick around until 1:30 p.m. for a free showing of the acclaimed movie Selma, which chronicles King’s march from Selma to Montgomery to push for the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

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Sign up now for the UW Transfer Thursday and Alumni Mixer, Thurs., Jan. 28

 

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Applications NOW Available to Attend Queer I Am: LGBTQ+ Leadership Summit

Attend the 2nd Annual LGBTQ + Leadership Summit at South Puget Sound CC.
March 25-26, 2016
The Multicultural Center will cover the costs to attend! Apply now – space is limited!

Queer I Am aims to create a liberating space that engages Queer individuals and their many communities in developing a sense of belonging and pride in Queer culture. This Summit has been a collaborative project of regional colleges, community organizations, educators, and organizers. We are proud to invite you to join us in a grassroots summit by the people for the people!

Values central to the summit:
• Building community through liberation and celebration of queer culture.
• Providing spaces for safety, healing and growth.
• Fostering accessibility for diverse needs and levels of experience.
• Centering voices and experiences of Queer and Trans People of Color.
• Emphasizing solidarity amongst our queer cultural differences to develop community.

Check out more information about the Queer I am Summit.

And did we mention… the Multicultural Center will cover the costs to attend!

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New club alert! ASHRAE Club Inaugural meeting, Tues., Jan. 19

SCC ASHRAE Club Inaugural Meeting

WHEN: Tuesday, January 19 from 6-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Quiet Dining Room of the PUB (across from the coffee stand) – 9208
GUEST SPEAKERS: Rich Doremus is a Commercial Systems Account Manager with Trane. Chris Olmsted and Nicole Kissinger from ATS Automation will join us to speak about Existing Building Energy Evaluation and Building Automation Systems (controls).

Refreshments will be served

ASHRAE stands for the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. Anyone and everyone is invited to join and participate in this club, which is part of a larger professional association centered around the clean energy technology industry. Like all clubs on campus, membership comes with great networking opportunities, the chance to meet new friends, and expand your interests – but being in ASHRAE can come with some extra perks. Just ask our clean energy tech students who recently received scholarships from ASHRAE!

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Applications for Students of Color Conference now available

26th annual Students of Color Conference: This is our Time, Truth Redefined!

We are happy to announce that student applications to attend the Students of Color Conference are now available in the Multicultural Center, PUB Rm. 9301.

We encourage students to attend this most amazing student conference in the state. Past attendees have repeatedly expressed what a transformative and empowering opportunity this was for them and what a great time they had meeting students from across the state.

WHEN   Thursday, April 21, 2015 – Saturday, April 23, 2016
WHERE Yakima, Washington
COST     Free !

Workshop topics include:

•             Social Justice & Equity

•             Academic Success

•             Ethnic, Racial & Cultural Competency Skills

•             Leadership Development

•             Identity Development

•             Diversity and Multiculturalism

•             Great Networking Opportunities !

The conference is an exciting and valuable educational experience!

Over 800 students from community colleges across the state participate every year.

Stop by the Multicultural Center to pick up an application and find out more !!

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