Cascadia Community College
International Programs Newsletter
1/27/2014
International Transfer Fair on
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
9:00 am - 12:00 pm in Mobius Hall
Cascadia is hosting a large transfer fair for international students again! This is a great chance for
you to meet with representatives from nearly 45 universities from around the country! Come and talk
directly to admission representatives from the schools you are interested in.
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Arizona State University (AZ)
Baylor University (TX)
Boise State University (ID)
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (CA)
California State University, San Marcos (CA)
California State University, Long Beach (CA)
Colorado State University (CO)
Drexel University (PA)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (AZ, WA)
Florida Institute of Technology (FL)
Georgia State University (GA)
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IN)
John F. Kennedy University (CA)
Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business (MD)
Johnson & Wales University (RI)
Kansas State University (KS)
Loyola Marymount University (CA)
Oregon State University (OR)
Portland State University (OR)
Purdue University Calumet (IN)
San Jose State University (CA)
Savannah College of Art and Design (GA)
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Seattle University (WA)
Stony Brook University (NY)
Stony Brook University (NY)
The Art Institute of Seattle (WA)
The University of Iowa (IA)
The University of Maine (ME)
Troy University (AL)
University at Buffalo, The State University of New
York (NY)
University of Arizona (AZ)
University of California, Irvine (CA)
University of California, Santa Barbara (CA)
University of Colorado, Boulder (CO)
University of Hawaii, Manoa (HI)
University of Kentucky (KY)
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (NV)
University of Oregon (OR)
University of San Francisco (CA)
University of Washington, Bothell (WA)
University of Washington, Seattle (WA)
Washington State University (WA)
Transfer/Graduation Workshop: Mon, February 3,
3:30 - 4:30 pm @ CC1-041
Even if this is your first quarter in college, you should start preparing for your transfer now! There are
almost 4000 colleges and universities in the US and each school has their own admission requirements, so you need to know what they are and be prepared! Yukari and a new Academic Advisor/ Transfer Specialist Ben will present, so that you know how to start
researching and develop your transfer plan. We will also go over the options after
graduation, including employment authorization (Optional Practical Training) information.
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Cascadia International Programs Newsletter
Important Dates
January 27 ………50% refund deadline
February 3 ………Graduation/Transfer Workshop
February 5 ………International Transfer Fair
February 7 ………Seattle Premium Outlet Trip
February 17……...President’s Day
(Cascadia closed)
February 19 ……..Spring registration begins
March 7 ………….Microsoft/Boehm Tour
March 19 ………...Winter quarter ends
March 24 - 28 …...Spring International Orientation
March 27 ………...Winter grades available
March 31 ……….. Spring Quarter Begins
Jan. 27, 2014
Please welcome Ben,
our new academic advisor/
transfer specialist
Greetings International Students! My name is Ben Sugg
and I am your new academic
advisor and transfer specialist. I have recently come to
Cascadia Community College
and the Metro Seattle area
from my former position at
Pellissippi State Community
College and hometown of
Knoxville, Tennessee. It is my
hope that you are all as glad to be here in the amazing Pacific Northwest as I am. It will be my privilege
and honor coming to know you as we share our cultures and to assist you with your further college endeavors. I look forward to meeting you very soon!
Annual Students of Color Conference
The Center for Culture, Inclusion, and Community “ The Center” is accepting applications for the
24th Annual Students of Color Conference.
The conference theme is “ I AM, Living Social Justice thought Creative Resistance”. The conference will be held in Yakima, WA from Thursday, April 17 through Saturday, April 19, 2014. Last year
the Students of Color Conference brought together over 750 students from community colleges
across the state to discuss topics that included:
- ethnic and racial identity development
- academic success
- skills for promoting social justice
- intercultural communication
The goal of the conference is to support Washington State Community and Technical College students to become more active proponents of their own education, life choices, and expand the opportunities and possible for students to become agents of change.
All registration costs, accommodations, and transportation will be covered by “The Center” for those
who are selected to attend. Everyone is welcome to apply.
Applications are available at My Kody Connection, the Open Learning Center, and “The Center”
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Application Deadline: Applications are due by Thursday, January
30th, 6:00pm and turned in to “The Center” located in CC1002. Please spread this massage to the students and encourage
them to apply.
Cascadia International Programs Newsletter
Jan. 27, 2014
Message from our former Cascadia international student who now studies at UW Seattle:
“CulturalFest” at UW welcomes Cascadia International Students
CulturalFest is an annual celebration that welcomes thousands of globally-minded visitors of all ages
and backgrounds to the University of Washington Seattle for cultural exploration and learning. Visitors enjoy free cultural exhibitions during the day on Friday, February 7 in the HUB. On Saturday,
February 8, join us for the Performance Showcase at the University of Washington's Meany Hall,
featuring performance art from all over the world as well as an opportunity to support FIUTS cultural
and educational programs by attending the reception and silent auction. For the students that are
interested in coming and want to get a student discount we will put them on a list for 'Will Call' so
they can go to the box office and give their name and then only pay $10 to get in.
For tickets to the CulturalFest Performance showcase, please e-mail uw.nisa@gmail.com.
New English Tutor Available for International Students at Writing Center
The Writing Center has hired a tutor who specializes in working with ESL and ELP students. His
name is John D’Ambrosia. John will be working with all students visiting the Writing Center, but we
brought him in specifically to work with English Language learners. His winter quarter Writing Center
hours are:
Tuesday 1:30-3:00
Wednesday 12:00-2:00
Thursday 1:30-3:00
Friday 12:00-3:00
Students can schedule an appointment with John during these hours by stopping by the Writing
Center In CC2-080 or by calling the center at 425-352-8016. The Writing Center also allow students
to drop-in, but cannot guarantee any tutor’s availability without an appointment and wait times can
be significant when it is busy.
IP Activity: Seattle Premium Outlet Shopping Trip
Date: Friday, February 7th, 2014
Time: 10 am to 2:30 pm
Price: $5
Find impressive savings at Adidas, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, BCBG Max Azria, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Coach,
DKNY, Guess, J.Crew, Nike and more! We will drive the
Cascadia vans and you can shop and eat on your own once
we get there. Space is limited — please sign up at the IP
office and complete the paperwork.
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Cascadia Community College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, disability, national origin, citizenship status,
age, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, or genetic information. All Cascadia materials are available in alternative formats and can be requested by contacting the Human Resources office.