South Seattle Community College
“Serving the campus since 1977”
February 1, 2008
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Huge
Success
A sell-out crowd of 300 attended the 4th Annual
Gifts from the Earth gala, sponsored by the South
Seattle Community College Foundation. The evening,
which included live and silent auctions, raised
$160,000 to support scholarships, faculty development
grants, program enhancements, and student success
investments. Many thanks to Title sponsor Food
Services of America; Estate sponsors Boeing and
Union Bank of California; and Harvest sponsors Bob
Rebar & Associates, Interbay Foods, and Tony’s
Coffee and Teas. And an equally big “thank you” to all
the dedicated event volunteers!
All-Washington
Achievers
(Tammy) N. Tan Tram, Running Start student (L)
and Abeba Vandenburgh, College Transfer student (R)
have been selected as South’s representatives to the AllWashington Academic Team, which honors Washington
state community and technical college students for academic
achievement and community service. Members of the AllWashington Academic Team will be honored at an awards
ceremony on March 20, at South Puget Sound Community
College in Olympia. Each student scholar will receive a
medallion, a $750 scholarship, and be recognized by Gov.
Christine Gregoire. To learn more about the All-Washington
Academic Team, go to http://www.spscc.ctc.edu/allwa.
Heroic
Instructor
Diesel mechanic instructor Doug Clapper was
instrumental in rescuing a 20-year old driver following a
traffic accident. Clapper, a Lynnwood resident, was the first
to spot the car in a ditch and worked frantically with another
man and several Lynnwood High School students to rescue
the young woman trapped inside. He hoped to remain
anonymous, but when his name was provided to the local
newspaper he responded, “I would sure hope if it was me
or one of my children, someone would do the same thing.”
We’re thrilled to be able to recognize his good deed.
NISOD
Winners
Congratulations to Jessie McDonald, Worker
Retraining instructor (L) and Marjie Vittum-Jones,
Math instructor (R) on their selection as South’s
2007-2008 National Institute for Staff and Organizational
Development (NISOD) Award winners. Selection was
based on their commitment to students, professional
development, and the college, as well as their activities
in support of the college mission and goals.
South
Takes Home the Bronze
Congratulations to the Public Information Office team
(Mike Munson, Glenn Gauthier, and Michael May), on
yet another prestigious award. South’s quarterly class
schedule earned a bronze (third place) medal in the 27th
Annual Council for the Advancement and Support of
Education (CASE) District VIII Communication Awards.
The District VIII juried awards competition attracts more
than 500 entries annually from Washington, Oregon, Idaho,
Montana, Alaska, and seven Canadian provinces.
South Seattle Community College
Update
Procedure
for Emergency Closing
Please remember that the college is open unless a
closure announcement is made. In the event of closure,
the Public Information Office posts the message first
on the Public Schools Emergency Communications
System site at http://www.schoolreport.org; then on the
college main site at www.southseattle.edu. (Refresh your
browser window once at the campus website to ensure
you see updated information.) You can also telephone
206-764-5300 and 206-764-5308.
Campus
Security Report - January 2008
January 9: Hit-and-run vehicle damage in south
gravel parking lot.
January 17: Purse stolen from an employee in the
parking area west of Olympic Hall about 6 p.m. The
unidentified person approached the employee asking for
bus fare, knocked her purse to the ground, then ran away
with it. Campus Security continuing to investigate with
Seattle Police.
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Make Your Voice Heard
(Please announce to students.)
Colors NW, a local award-winning, multicultural
publication, is hosting a series of Town Meetings to bring
together community members and leaders to examine and
discuss the issues impacting people of color in our region.
The first Town Meeting takes place on our campus from
6:30-8:30 pm, Tuesday, February 12, in JMB room A.
Faculty, staff, and students are invited to participate in the
open forum and/or complete an online survey at http:/www.
colorsnw.com/training/events.html. For more information,
contact Jo Anderson, 206-768-6455, janderson@sccd.
ctc.edu; or visit colorsnw.com.
Borderlands
Art
Gallery
February 4-29 • Opening reception February 6, 1-2 pm
Borderlands examines the concept of political borders
and the political, emotional and social impact borders have
on people in the global community. Works by artists from
Macedonia to Seattle are featured. For information, contact
Renée Rhodes, rrhodes@sccd.ctc.edu, 206-764-5337.
Monday 11 am-6 pm, Tuesday-Thursday 9 am-6 pm,
Friday 12 noon-6 pm
Events calendar
Monday, February 5
Winter Arboretum Tour
12 noon-1 pm, north entrance
Join SSCC horticulture faculty member Van Bobbitt
on a lunchtime stroll through the arboretum. Rain or
shine. For more information, contact Leslie Elkins, 206
764-5339, lelkins@sccd.ctc.edu.
Tuesday, February 5
7th Annual African American Soul Day
12 noon-1 pm
Enjoy delicious Southern cuisine, entertainment, and
keynote address, “Complexities of African American
Identity,” by Dr. Ruth White. RSVP for free ticket to
Iosefa Seia at jseia@sccd.ctc.edu, 206-764-7950.
Thursday, February 7
Lunar New Year Celebration
1-3 pm, JMB rooms A & B
Come celebrate the Year of the Rat with food, lion
dance, fashion show, and music.
Contact 206-764-5330 or vsa_sscc@hotmail.com.
Wednesday, February 13
Honor Roll Reception
1:30-2:30 pm, JMB room A
Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend this reception to
honor students who earned fall quarter Honor Roll status
(President’s and Dean’s Lists).
Contact Monica Lundberg for information at 206-768-6750
or mlundberg@sccd.ctc.edu.
Monday, February 18
President’s Day
Campus closed.
Thursday, February 21
2nd Annual Women’s Center Health & Wellness Fair
11:30 am – 2 pm, JMB room A
Free admission, snacks, and wellness workshops.
For information, contact SSCC Women’s Center,
206-768-6831,SSCCWomensCenter@sccd.ctc.edu.
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