Category: Workshops
April 1st, 2016 by pio@shoreline.edu
Events for Fri., April 1
Job Seekers’ Roundtable: Jobs at the New Shoreline Safeway, Workforce Education (bottom floor FOSS)
Fri., April 1: 1-2:30 p.m.
This is the word directly from the recruiter who visited today: “We need applicants!” All ages, all skill levels.
Join recruiter, Patrick Yanez for a discussion on what Safeway is looking for, what they’re paying, and what jobs are available at the new store, due to open mid-April at 155th and Aurora. As always, good strong coffee and treats, compliments of Central Market will be on hand. This is one of those “instant job, just add You,” events.
Hope to see you! And as always – Good Luck Out There!
Shoreline Chamber Auction, PUB Main Dining Room
Fri., April 1: 6-9 p.m.
Shoreline Chamber Annual Auction ~ Black Tie with a twist!
Dust off your black tie and cummerbunds, and put on your best pair of jeans for a fun evening with friends and colleagues. We have an array of wonderful auction items.
With Mike Brown “Mike the Auctioneer” and Michelle Westford
Register NOW! Event is April 1 from 6-9 p.m.
Events for Sat., April 2
Baseball vs. Edmonds, Away at Edmonds
Sat., April 2: 1-5 p.m.
Wish our Phins good luck as they take to the road to take on Edmonds Community College in Edmonds. #GoPhins!
Events for Sun., April 3
Baseball vs. Edmonds, Home at Shoreline
Sun., April 3: 1-5 p.m.
Come on out and support our Phins as they take on Edmonds Community College at home in Shoreline! #GoPhins!
Music Department’s First Annual Spring Soiree, Main Campus Theater
Sun., April 3: 3-6 p.m.
Greetings!
The music department would love to have you join us for our first annual Shoreline Community College Spring Soiree. The event will feature several faculty performers, including the amazing and talented Dave Bristow, Jim Elenteny, Jeff Junkinsmith, Jeff Kashiwa, Steve Kim, Meg Stecker-Thorsen, and more!
We’ll start with an opening cocktail/social hour at 3 pm – with a few of our best and brightest students providing music in the Campus Theater lobby. At around 4 pm, the faculty performances will begin on the main theater stage and will last around an hour – more program details will follow next week.
We hope you can join us for this very special event – all proceeds from ticket sales and beverage/snack sales will go to the Music Scholarship Fund.
Event details:
Sunday, April 3 – Shoreline Campus Theater
3:00 cocktail hour/lobby performances (beer, wine and snacks available for purchase)
4:00 faculty on the main stage
Suggested Donation –
$20 General Admission
$10 SCC Students
We hope to see many friendly faces from our campus community – we know you will love this performance!
Questions? Please contact Jensina Oliver at jbyingto@shoreline.edu or 206.546.4618.
Posted in Announcements, Events, Jobs, Workshops
March 31st, 2016 by pio@shoreline.edu
Enrollment is limited. Click Here to Register Now!
What better way to (re)think about the world and America’s role than to share thoughts with friends and neighbors about some of the hottest foreign policy issues confronting the United States today. This series, utilizing Foreign Policy Association materials, will meet each Thursday evening for eight weeks, starting April 7 through May 26.
Topics we will discuss include:
- Middle East, April 7
- The Rise of ISIS, April 14
- Climate Change, April 21 **will take place in Room 9208 (Quiet Dining Room), and start at 7:00 pm, as part of a discussion about Biofuels and Climate Change
- The Future of Kurdistan, April 28
- Migration, May 5
- The Koreas, May 12
- The United Nations, May 19
- Cuba and the U.S., May 26
Students can receive credit for participating!! See below.
For more information go to the GAC website, or contact Larry Fuell (lfuell@shoreline.edu, 206-533-6750) or Elouiessa Muana (emuana2@shoreline.edu, 206-546-6996
*Attending individual seminars is possible, if space available; contact Larry Fuell. $5 entrance fee collected at door.
Issue brief summaries:
Middle East (April 7)
From a proxy war in Yemen to an ongoing civil war in Syria, a number of ongoing conflicts have shaken the traditional alliances in the Middle East to their core. As alliances between state and non-state actors in the region are constantly shifting, the U.S. has found itself between a rock and a hard place. In a series of conflicts that are far from being black-and-white, what can the U.S. do to secure its interests in the region without causing further damage and disruption?
The Rise of ISIS (April 14)
Born out of an umbrella organization of Al Qaeda in Iraq, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) burst onto the international stage after it seized Falluja in December 2013. Since then, the group has seized control of a number of critical strongholds in the country and declared itself a caliphate, known as the Islamic State. Still, the question remains: What is ISIS, and what danger does it pose to U.S. interests?
Climate change (April 21)** Note: this discussion will take place in 9208, starting at 7 p.m.
In the past few years, the American public has become more aware of the damage wrought by climate change. From droughts in the west to extreme weather in the east, a rapidly changing climate has already made its footprint in the United States. Now, it’s expected that the presidential election in 2016 will be one of the first ever to place an emphasis on these environmental changes. What can the next president do to stymie this environmental crisis? And is it too late for these efforts to be effective?
The Future of Kurdistan (April 28)
Kurdistan, a mountainous region made up of parts of Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Armenia and Syria, is home to one of the largest ethnic groups in West Asia: the Kurds. Now, most in the West know them for their small, oil-rich autonomous region in northern Iraq called Iraqi Kurdistan — one of the U.S.’ closer allies in the Middle East and a bulwark against the expansion of the so-called Islamic State. What does the success of Iraqi Kurdistan mean for Kurds in the surrounding region?
Migration (May 5)
As a record number of migrants cross the Mediterranean Sea to find refuge in Europe, the continent is struggling to come up with an adequate response. Although Europe’s refugees are largely fleeing conflicts in Syria, Iraq and parts of Africa, their struggle is hardly unique. Today, with the number of displaced people is at an all-time high, a number of world powers find themselves facing a difficult question: How can they balance border security with humanitarian concerns? More importantly, what can they do to resolve these crises so as to limit the number of displaced persons?
The Koreas (May 12)
At the end of World War II, Korea was divided in two. The northern half of the Korean peninsula was occupied by the Soviet Union, the southern by the United States. Today, North and South Korea couldn’t be further apart. The North is underdeveloped, impoverished and ruled by a corrupt, authoritarian government, while the South advanced rapidly to become one of the most developed countries in the world. With such a wide gap, some are asking if unification is possible, even desirable, anymore?
The United Nations (May 19)
On the eve of the international organization’s 70th birthday, the United Nations stands at a crossroads. This year marks a halfway point in the organization’s global effort to eradicate poverty, hunger and discrimination, as well as ensure justice and dignity for all peoples. But as the UN’s 193 member states look back at the success of the millennium development goals, they also must assess their needs for its sustainable development goals — a new series of benchmarks, which are set to expire in 2030. With the appointment of the ninth secretary-general in the near future as well, the next U.S. president is bound to have quite a lot on his or her plate going into office.
Cuba and the U.S. (May 26)
The U.S. announced in December 2014 that, after decades of isolation, it has begun taking major steps to normalize relations with Cuba, its neighbor to the south. The announcement marks a dramatic shift away from a policy that has its roots in one of the darkest moments of the Cold War — the Cuban missile crisis. Although the U.S. trade embargo is unlikely to end any time soon, American and Cuban leaders today are trying to bring a relationship once defined by a crisis in the 1960s into the 21st century.
Posted in Announcements, Events, Workshops Tagged with: current events, global affairs center, great discussions
March 30th, 2016 by pio@shoreline.edu
Events for Thurs., March 31
Maxim Healthcare Recruitment Table, Table in PUB Lobby
Thurs., March 31: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Maxim Healthcare’s Flu and Wellness Program provides on-site flu and wellness services to corporate, retail, and medical facility locations throughout the nation. We hire nurses (RN’s and LPN’s) of all experience levels to work the clinics. If you want a flexible schedule and are interested in advancing your nursing career, this is a great place to start. We also hire admins to assist the nurses at the clinics as well as interns to help with the operations of running one of the largest wellness programs in the nation.
Shoreline GIVES! PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208)
Thurs., March 31: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Shoreline Service Project: BloodWorks blood drive. Donating blood can dramatically alter the outcome of personal emergencies and change the course of lives. It only takes 45 minutes of your time to make a big difference in someone’s life. FREE COOKIES TO ALL WHO DONATE!
Shoreline SUCCEEDS! PUB Main Dining Room
Thurs., March 31: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Everything you need to be a successful student is all in one place! Study Abroad, Financial Aid, the student-run DECA club, and Honors Programs (including the newly launched American Honors). Check out a ton of student services and resources at the Shoreline Resource Fair!
ABE/GED/HS21+ ORIENTATION, Room 1713
Thurs., March 31: 3-7 p.m.
New students who want to enroll in ABE, GED, or HS21+ classes must attend an orientation session to do so.
Posted in Announcements, Events, Free, Jobs, Workshops
March 29th, 2016 by pio@shoreline.edu
Events for Wed., March 30
Enroll in Orca LIFT, Table in PUB Lobby
Wed., March 30: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
King County Public Health staff will be at SCC to help students enroll in Orca LIFT and other benefit programs.
Shoreline LEARNS!, PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208)
Wed., March 30: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
From Internship to Job Offer: Putting Your College Experience to Work.” Join us to learn job, career, and employment information provided by our on-campus Workforce office!
Auditions for the 2016 Shoreline Shorts, Black Box Theater (downstairs 4000 bldg)
Wed., March 30: 1-3 p.m.
“Shoreline Shorts” the spring one-act play festival is holding auditions Wed March 30th from 1-3 in the Black box theatre in the basement of the library. You can sign up for a five-minute slot either online or on the office door of 4108 next to the Black Box. A one-minute monologue is needed for your audition.
The show runs June 8, 9, 10 & 11. Rehearsals will primarily be 2-3 times a week between 12:30-3:00. 1-11 credits can be earned for participating. If you have any questions, please email tdoupe@shoreline.edu.
Posted in Announcements, Events, Free, Workshops Tagged with: campus events
March 28th, 2016 by pio@shoreline.edu
Events for Tues., March 29
Job Search Counseling with Hopelink Employment Specialist, Workforce Ed (FOSS 5101)
Tues., March 29: 12-2 p.m.
Are you looking for employment and have questions about the job search process, resumes, cover letters or interviewing? Do you have long-term career goals or need to explore your employment future?
Stop by Workforce Education (Foss 5101) on March 29, April 12 &26, and May 10 & 24 from 12-2 p.m. and visit with a Hopelink Employment Specialist to discuss your questions. You can also learn about Hopelink’s Employment Program and other services provided at Shoreline Hopelink.
Shoreline MOVES! PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208)
Tues., March 29: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Whether you are a Zumba fitness fantastic or a beginner, everyone is welcome to our community Zumba class featuring Rana Nelson! Bring a friend and a water bottle.
Shoreline PLANS!, Room 1302
Tues., March 29: 2-3 p.m.
Get started with Google Calendar—we’ll help you setup yours and show you how to use it! Feel free to bring your laptop or use a computer in the lab!
ABE/GED/High School 21 Orientation, Room 5205
Tues., March 29: 5-9 p.m.
Get an overview of the ABE, GED and High School 21+ pathways, complete registration paperwork and take care of the CASAS assessment tests in Reading & Math.
Posted in Announcements, Events, Free, Jobs, Services for Students, Workshops Tagged with: hopelink, success series
March 27th, 2016 by pio@shoreline.edu
Welcome to the first week of Spring Quarter 2016! We’re so excited to have you on board with us, Phins! It’s going to be a #Phintastic quarter here in #PhinNation.
Events for Mon., March 28
First Day of Class, Spring Quarter
Visit our Enrollment Services page to see the steps you’ll take to become a successful student at Shoreline Community College.
Sign up for Orca LIFT, Table in PUB lobby
Mon., March 28: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
King County Public Health staff will be at SCC to help students enroll in Orca LIFT and other benefit programs.
Shoreline CREATES!, PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208)
Mon., March 28: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Help us build a community canvas with paint, music, and friends!
Canvas Student Orientations, Room 1304
Mon., March 28: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Welcome to Spring Quarter! Please join us for Canvas Training for Students. You will learn the basics of Canvas and online learning here at Shoreline.
Events for Tues., March 29
Job Search Counseling with Hopelink Employment Specialist, Workforce Ed (FOSS 5101)
Tues., March 29: 12-2 p.m.
Are you looking for employment and have questions about the job search process, resumes, cover letters or interviewing? Do you have long-term career goals or need to explore your employment future?
Stop by Workforce Education (Foss 5101) on March 29, April 12 &26, and May 10 & 24 from 12-2 p.m. and visit with a Hopelink Employment Specialist to discuss your questions. You can also learn about Hopelink’s Employment Program and other services provided at Shoreline Hopelink.
Shoreline MOVES! PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208)
Tues., March 29: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Whether you are a Zumba fitness fantastic or a beginner, everyone is welcome to our community Zumba class featuring Rana Nelson! Bring a friend and a water bottle.
Shoreline PLANS!, Room 1302
Tues., March 29: 2-3 p.m.
Get started with Google Calendar—we’ll help you setup yours and show you how to use it! Feel free to bring your laptop or use a computer in the lab!
ABE/GED/High School 21 Orientation, Room 5205
Tues., March 29: 5-9 p.m.
Get an overview of the ABE, GED and High School 21+ pathways, complete registration paperwork and take care of the CASAS assessment tests in Reading & Math.
Events for Wed., March 30
Enroll in Orca LIFT, Table in PUB Lobby
Wed., March 30: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
King County Public Health staff will be at SCC to help students enroll in Orca LIFT and other benefit programs.
Shoreline LEARNS!, PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208)
Wed., March 30: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
From Internship to Job Offer: Putting Your College Experience to Work.” Join us to learn job, career, and employment information provided by our on-campus Workforce office!
Auditions for the 2016 Shoreline Shorts, Black Box Theater (downstairs 4000 bldg)
Wed., March 30: 1-3 p.m.
“Shoreline Shorts” the spring one-act play festival is holding auditions Wed March 30th from 1-3 in the Black box theatre in the basement of the library. You can sign up for a five-minute slot either online or on the office door of 4108 next to the Black Box. A one-minute monologue is needed for your audition.
The show runs June 8, 9, 10 & 11. Rehearsals will primarily be 2-3 times a week between 12:30-3:00. 1-11 credits can be earned for participating. If you have any questions, please email tdoupe@shoreline.edu.
Events for Thurs., March 31
Maxim Healthcare Recruitment Table, Table in PUB Lobby
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Maxim Healthcare’s Flu and Wellness Program provides on-site flu and wellness services to corporate, retail, and medical facility locations throughout the nation. We hire nurses (RN’s and LPN’s) of all experience levels to work the clinics. If you want a flexible schedule and are interested in advancing your nursing career, this is a great place to start. We also hire admins to assist the nurses at the clinics as well as interns to help with the operations of running one of the largest wellness programs in the nation.
Shoreline GIVES! PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208)
Thurs., March 31: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Shoreline Service Project: BloodWorks blood drive. Donating blood can dramatically alter the outcome of personal emergencies and change the course of lives. It only takes 45 minutes of your time to make a big difference in someone’s life. FREE COOKIES TO ALL WHO DONATE!
Shoreline SUCCEEDS! PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208)
Thurs., March 31: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Everything you need to be a successful student is all in one place! Study Abroad, Financial Aid, the student-run DECA club, and Honors Programs (including the newly launched American Honors). Check out a ton of student services and resources at the Shoreline Resource Fair!
ABE/GED/HS21+ ORIENTATION, Room 1713
Thurs., March 31: 3-7 p.m.
New students who want to enroll in ABE, GED, or HS21+ classes must attend an orientation session to do so.
Events for Fri., April 1
Shoreline Chamber Auction, PUB Main Dining Room
Fri., April 1: 6-9 p.m.
Shoreline Chamber Annual Auction ~ Black Tie with a twist!
Dust off your black tie and cummerbunds, and put on your best pair of jeans for a fun evening with friends and colleagues. We have an array of wonderful auction items.
With Mike Brown “Mike the Auctioneer” and Michelle Westford
Register NOW! Event is April 1 from 6-9 p.m.
Events for Sat., April 2
Baseball vs. Edmonds, Away at Edmonds
Sat., April 2: 1-5 p.m.
Wish our Phins good luck as they take to the road to take on Edmonds Community College in Edmonds. #GoPhins!
Events for Sun., April 3
Baseball vs. Edmonds, Home at Shoreline
Sun., April 3: 1-5 p.m.
Come on out and support our Phins as they take on Edmonds Community College at home in Shoreline! #GoPhins!
Music Department’s First Annual Spring Soiree, Main Campus Theater
Sun., April 3: 3-6 p.m.
Greetings!
The music department would love to have you join us for our first annual Shoreline Community College Spring Soiree. The event will feature several faculty performers, including the amazing and talented Dave Bristow, Jim Elenteny, Jeff Junkinsmith, Jeff Kashiwa, Steve Kim, Meg Stecker-Thorsen, and more!
We’ll start with an opening cocktail/social hour at 3 pm – with a few of our best and brightest students providing music in the Campus Theater lobby. At around 4 pm, the faculty performances will begin on the main theater stage and will last around an hour – more program details will follow next week.
We hope you can join us for this very special event – all proceeds from ticket sales and beverage/snack sales will go to the Music Scholarship Fund.
Event details:
Sunday, April 3 – Shoreline Campus Theater
3:00 cocktail hour/lobby performances (beer, wine and snacks available for purchase)
4:00 faculty on the main stage
Suggested Donation –
$20 General Admission
$10 SCC Students
We hope to see many friendly faces from our campus community – we know you will love this performance!
Questions? Please contact Jensina Oliver at jbyingto@shoreline.edu or 206.546.4618.
Posted in Announcements, Arts & Entertainment, ASG, Athletics, Events, Free, Workshops Tagged with: campus event, music
March 25th, 2016 by pio@shoreline.edu
Events for Fri., March 25
International Student Orientation Program (ISOP), PUB and various campus locations
Fri., March 25: all day
ISOP welcomes and orients our new International students to campus. During orientation new students will:
- take Math and English placement tests
- take a campus tour given by American students
- receive academic advising and register for classes
- have seminars about living and studying in the USA
- meet the entire International Education staff
- take a tour of Seattle
And much more!
See our orientation on social media: #ISOPSCC
Canvas Student Orientations, Room 1401
Fri., March 25: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Welcome to Spring Quarter! We are offering two sessions of Canvas Training for Students. Please join us to learn the basics of Canvas and online learning here at Shoreline.
Friday, March 25 11:30-12:30pm
Room 1401
Monday, March 28 1:30-2:30pm
Room 1304
You are also welcome and encouraged to visit us in the 1200 building for help anytime. You may also contact us for help at (206) 546-6966 or elearning@shoreline.edu.
Job Seekers’ Roundtable, Workforce Education bottom floor FOSS
Fri., March 25: 1-2:30 p.m.
This Friday’s Roundtable: Job Search & Preparation that No One is Talking About
How many times have we read job posting “KSAs” (Knowledge, Strengths, Abilities recommendations for applicants), then grew excited about how the bulleted items were all matching up to our abilities and expertise. . . And then – Boom – the last one or two listed are not within our skill range, and we pass on applying.
Not a lot of applicants know that they can still get positions without aligning to every detail of what’s asked in the job description. We’ll talk about some of these strategies along with some info on our revamped Word and Excel courses. All this along with the usual great coffee and treats from Central Market.
See you Friday – and as always, Good Luck Out There
Softball vs. Chemeketa, Away in Everett
Fri., March 25: 1-5 p.m.
Wish our Phins Softball team good luck as they take to the road to take on Chemeketa Community College in Everett. #GoPhins!
Men’s Soccer Open Tryout March 25, Twin Ponds Field
Fri., March 25: 2-3:30 p.m.
The Shoreline Men’s Soccer Program is holding an open tryout for interested players on Friday, March 25 from 2-3:30 p.m. at Twin Ponds field. The tryout is free and players only need to bring cleats and water.
Please direct all inquiries via email to Head Men’s Soccer Coach George Dremousis at gdremousis@shoreline.edu.
Twin Ponds Field
15401 1st Ave NE
Shoreline, WA 98133
Events for Sat., March 26
Baseball vs. Walla Walla, away at Walla Walla
Sat., March 26: 2-7 p.m.
Wish our Phins Baseball team good luck as they take to the road to take on Walla Walla Community College in Walla Walla. #GoPhins!
Events for Sun., March 27
Baseball vs. Columbia Basin, away at Pasco
Sun., March 27: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Wish our Phins Baseball team good luck as they take to the road to take on Columbia Basin at Pasco. #GoPhins!
Softball vs. Grays Harbor, at home
Sun., March 27: 12-4 p.m.
Come out to cheer our Phins Softball team on to victory as they take on Grays Harbor at home in Shoreline. #GoPhins!
Posted in Announcements, Athletics, Events, Free, Workshops Tagged with: canvas orientation, job seekers roundtable, men's soccer, virtual campus
March 25th, 2016 by pio@shoreline.edu
Are you looking for employment and have questions about the job search process, resumes, cover letters or interviewing? Do you have long-term career goals or need to explore your employment future?
Stop by Workforce Education (Foss 5101) Tues., March 29 from 12-2 p.m. and visit with a Hopelink Employment Specialist to discuss your questions. You can also learn about Hopelink’s Employment Program and other services provided at Shoreline Hopelink.
Posted in Announcements, Free, Jobs, Services for Students, Workshops Tagged with: hopelink, workforce education
March 22nd, 2016 by pio@shoreline.edu
Enrollment is limited. Click Here to Register Now!
What better way to (re)think about the world and America’s role than to share thoughts with friends and neighbors about some of the hottest foreign policy issues confronting the United States today. This series, utilizing Foreign Policy Association materials, will meet each Thursday evening for eight weeks, starting April 7 through May 26.
Topics we will discuss include:
- Middle East, April 7
- The Rise of ISIS, April 14
- Climate Change, April 21 **will take place in Room 9208 (Quiet Dining Room), and start at 7:00 pm, as part of a discussion about Biofuels and Climate Change
- The Future of Kurdistan, April 28
- Migration, May 5
- The Koreas, May 12
- The United Nations, May 19
- Cuba and the U.S., May 26
Students can receive credit for participating!! See below.
For more information go to the GAC website, or contact Larry Fuell (lfuell@shoreline.edu, 206-533-6750) or Elouiessa Muana (emuana2@shoreline.edu, 206-546-6996
*Attending individual seminars is possible, if space available; contact Larry Fuell. $5 entrance fee collected at door.
Issue brief summaries:
Middle East (April 7)
From a proxy war in Yemen to an ongoing civil war in Syria, a number of ongoing conflicts have shaken the traditional alliances in the Middle East to their core. As alliances between state and non-state actors in the region are constantly shifting, the U.S. has found itself between a rock and a hard place. In a series of conflicts that are far from being black-and-white, what can the U.S. do to secure its interests in the region without causing further damage and disruption?
The Rise of ISIS (April 14)
Born out of an umbrella organization of Al Qaeda in Iraq, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) burst onto the international stage after it seized Falluja in December 2013. Since then, the group has seized control of a number of critical strongholds in the country and declared itself a caliphate, known as the Islamic State. Still, the question remains: What is ISIS, and what danger does it pose to U.S. interests?
Climate change (April 21)** Note: this discussion will take place in 9208, starting at 7 p.m.
In the past few years, the American public has become more aware of the damage wrought by climate change. From droughts in the west to extreme weather in the east, a rapidly changing climate has already made its footprint in the United States. Now, it’s expected that the presidential election in 2016 will be one of the first ever to place an emphasis on these environmental changes. What can the next president do to stymie this environmental crisis? And is it too late for these efforts to be effective?
The Future of Kurdistan (April 28)
Kurdistan, a mountainous region made up of parts of Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Armenia and Syria, is home to one of the largest ethnic groups in West Asia: the Kurds. Now, most in the West know them for their small, oil-rich autonomous region in northern Iraq called Iraqi Kurdistan — one of the U.S.’ closer allies in the Middle East and a bulwark against the expansion of the so-called Islamic State. What does the success of Iraqi Kurdistan mean for Kurds in the surrounding region?
Migration (May 5)
As a record number of migrants cross the Mediterranean Sea to find refuge in Europe, the continent is struggling to come up with an adequate response. Although Europe’s refugees are largely fleeing conflicts in Syria, Iraq and parts of Africa, their struggle is hardly unique. Today, with the number of displaced people is at an all-time high, a number of world powers find themselves facing a difficult question: How can they balance border security with humanitarian concerns? More importantly, what can they do to resolve these crises so as to limit the number of displaced persons?
The Koreas (May 12)
At the end of World War II, Korea was divided in two. The northern half of the Korean peninsula was occupied by the Soviet Union, the southern by the United States. Today, North and South Korea couldn’t be further apart. The North is underdeveloped, impoverished and ruled by a corrupt, authoritarian government, while the South advanced rapidly to become one of the most developed countries in the world. With such a wide gap, some are asking if unification is possible, even desirable, anymore?
The United Nations (May 19)
On the eve of the international organization’s 70th birthday, the United Nations stands at a crossroads. This year marks a halfway point in the organization’s global effort to eradicate poverty, hunger and discrimination, as well as ensure justice and dignity for all peoples. But as the UN’s 193 member states look back at the success of the millennium development goals, they also must assess their needs for its sustainable development goals — a new series of benchmarks, which are set to expire in 2030. With the appointment of the ninth secretary-general in the near future as well, the next U.S. president is bound to have quite a lot on his or her plate going into office.
Cuba and the U.S. (May 26)
The U.S. announced in December 2014 that, after decades of isolation, it has begun taking major steps to normalize relations with Cuba, its neighbor to the south. The announcement marks a dramatic shift away from a policy that has its roots in one of the darkest moments of the Cold War — the Cuban missile crisis. Although the U.S. trade embargo is unlikely to end any time soon, American and Cuban leaders today are trying to bring a relationship once defined by a crisis in the 1960s into the 21st century.
Posted in Announcements, Events, Workshops Tagged with: gac, global affairs center, great discussions
March 21st, 2016 by pio@shoreline.edu
Welcome to Spring Quarter! We are offering two sessions of Canvas Training for Students. Please join us to learn the basics of Canvas and online learning here at Shoreline.
Friday, March 25 11:30-12:30pm
Room 1401
Monday, March 28 1:30-2:30pm
Room 1304
You are also welcome and encouraged to visit us in the 1200 building for help anytime. You may also contact us for help at (206) 546-6966 or elearning@shoreline.edu.
Posted in Announcements, Events, Free, Workshops Tagged with: canvas, elearning, orientation, spring 2016, virtual campus, virtual learning
