WEBBTIDE 2001-2002 @ SHORELINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Volume 37 No.10 Mar. 01 - Mar. 14, 2002 [ ARCHIVE ] [ FEEDBACK ] [ HELP ]
[Home] [Cover] [News] [Black History Month] [A & E] [Features]

.

1. Williams to 'Slam' in the gym
2. College hosts annual Expanding Your Horizons Conference
3. Famed author and activist Howard Zinn to speak on campus

Williams to 'Slam' in the gym     [TOP]
      March 5, the starring actor and co-writer of the award-winning film "Slam" will be appearing in the gymnasium. As a poet, performance artist, writer and actor who has been described as the Hip-hop generation's Khalil Gibran, Williams has published poetry in the New York Times, Bomb Magazine, Red Clay Magazine and African Voices. His books of poetry include "The Seventh Octave" and "She." Williams has also been published in several anthologies.
      He was a featured performer at the Rock Against Racism Concert and has published several CDs of music and poetry, which he plans to promote through a national tour planned for 2002.
      Williams is scheduled to speak at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $7 for seniors or students who do not attend SCC, $5 for SCC students with student ID or children under 14.

College hosts annual Expanding Your Horizons Conference     [TOP]
      Allison Schmitt had known since she was very young that she wanted to be a doctor of some kind. She had always enjoyed science classes, but found that the other girls in her classes were not interested and were there just to earn science credits. Two years ago, when she was a sophomore in high school, Schmitt jumped at the opportunity to attend the Expanding Your Horizons Conference (EYH) at Shoreline Community College. By the end of a day of intriguing and challenging hands-on workshops, she felt confident that a career in biochemistry was right for her.
      Almost 1000 high school girls from King, Pierce, Kitsap, Whatcom, Island and Snohomish county schools will attend this year's math, science and technology conference from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Shoreline CC on March 19. Participants choose from 40 workshops given by firefighters, structural engineers, architects, surgeons, software developers and many other professionals. Shoreline also conducts concurrent programs for parents and educators so they may more effectively support young women and their technical aspirations.
      What Schmitt recalls most is the passion that the EYH instructors shared with the girls at the conference. She was impressed that she got to meet women who were doing the type of work that she could see herself doing someday. "The instructors were really great. Their workshops were really interesting and challenging - and they didn't talk down to us, they talked to us like we were adults. They shared scientific understanding and got into complex stuff, things you would expect a college student to know, not a high school student."
      She was also impressed with the keynote speech by Melinda Gates. "She put into perspective just how exciting a career in what used to be a 'man's world' could be. She really encouraged us to go get whatever job we wanted. Coming to EYH helped me see how close I was to beginning my college experience in a career that I am confident is the right one for me," says Schmitt.
      This year's keynote will be made by Debbie Brainerd, board president of the Puget Sound Environmental Learning Center, our region's newest and one of the nation's most extraordinary outdoor education programs.
      Statistics demonstrate that women who choose non-traditional careers earn much more lucrative salaries than those who choose traditional work. The Expanding Your Horizons conferences are designed to nurture girls' interest in science, math and technology courses and to encourage them to consider science and math based career options such as engineering and computer science.
      Schmitt was delighted to learn that she could start her biochemistry studies at Shoreline, and just three weeks after attending the EYH Conference in 2000, she entered the Running Start Program. Her commute to the college is more than an hour, but that doesn't stop her. "I heard that the university transfer program was really good and I really love the campus," she says. "It's really beautiful and the people are really friendly."
      Schmitt is the Chapter President of Phi Theta Kappa, is a Campus Ambassador and is the Student Body Secretary. She will graduate this spring and plans to complete her bachelor's degree at a four-year university. Schmitt will be one of several Shoreline students to volunteer at the conference.

Famed author and activist Howard Zinn to speak on campus     [TOP]
      Long time activist Howard Zinn, who authored "The People's History of the United" States which sold over 400,000 copies, will be making an appearance at Shoreline Community College on April 10 in the gymnasium. Identified by his unique perspective on American history and current events, Zinn accuses both Republicans and Democrats of having an alliance with the rich.
      Currently a history professor at Boston University, Zinn is known as a teacher, poet, journalist, stand-up comic, baseball fanatic, skeptic, optimist, historian and activist.
      In his 1994 book, "You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train," Zinn tells his own story of a life lived in the forefront of the major political and social movements of our times. Zinn has chronicled and participated in many social and political upheavals of recent history. He speaks to the future in his lecture, arguing that smal actions effect great change and that every person has the ability and the obligation to make a difference.
      Though seats are still available, over 800 tickets have been sold for the event already. General admission is $10, $7 for seniors and SCC faculty and staff, and $5 for children 14 and younger and SCC students with college ID. Call (206) 546-4606 to order tickets.

.

.

[Home] [Cover] [News] [Black History Month] [A & E] [Features]

wEbbtide Webmaster: Henry Lai


.	1. Williams to 'Slam' in the gym 2. College hosts annual Expanding Your Horizons Conference 3. Famed author and activist Howard Zinn to speak on campus Williams to 'Slam' in the gym [TOP] March 5, the starring actor and co-writer of the award-winning film "Slam" will be appearing in the gymnasium. As a poet, performance artist, writer and actor who has been described as the Hip-hop generation's Khalil Gibran, Williams has published poetry in the New York Times, Bomb Magazine, Red Clay Magazine and African Voices. His books of poetry include "The Seventh Octave" and "She." Williams has also been published in several anthologies. He was a featured performer at the Rock Against Racism Concert and has published several CDs of music and poetry, which he plans to promote through a national tour planned for 2002. Williams is scheduled to speak at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $7 for seniors or students who do not attend SCC, $5 for SCC students with student ID or children under 14. College hosts annual Expanding Your Horizons Conference [TOP] Allison Schmitt had known since she was very young that she wanted to be a doctor of some kind. She had always enjoyed science classes, but found that the other girls in her classes were not interested and were there just to earn science credits. Two years ago, when she was a sophomore in high school, Schmitt jumped at the opportunity to attend the Expanding Your Horizons Conference (EYH) at Shoreline Community College. By the end of a day of intriguing and challenging hands-on workshops, she felt confident that a career in biochemistry was right for her. Almost 1000 high school girls from King, Pierce, Kitsap, Whatcom, Island and Snohomish county schools will attend this year's math, science and technology conference from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Shoreline CC on March 19. Participants choose from 40 workshops given by firefighters, structural engineers, architects, surgeons, software developers and many other professionals. Shoreline also conducts concurrent programs for parents and educators so they may more effectively support young women and their technical aspirations. What Schmitt recalls most is the passion that the EYH instructors shared with the girls at the conference. She was impressed that she got to meet women who were doing the type of work that she could see herself doing someday. "The instructors were really great. Their workshops were really interesting and challenging - and they didn't talk down to us, they talked to us like we were adults. They shared scientific understanding and got into complex stuff, things you would expect a college student to know, not a high school student." She was also impressed with the keynote speech by Melinda Gates. "She put into perspective just how exciting a career in what used to be a 'man's world' could be. She really encouraged us to go get whatever job we wanted. Coming to EYH helped me see how close I was to beginning my college experience in a career that I am confident is the right one for me," says Schmitt. This year's keynote will be made by Debbie Brainerd, board president of the Puget Sound Environmental Learning Center, our region's newest and one of the nation's most extraordinary outdoor education programs. Statistics demonstrate that women who choose non-traditional careers earn much more lucrative salaries than those who choose traditional work. The Expanding Your Horizons conferences are designed to nurture girls' interest in science, math and technology courses and to encourage them to consider science and math based career options such as engineering and computer science. Schmitt was delighted to learn that she could start her biochemistry studies at Shoreline, and just three weeks after attending the EYH Conference in 2000, she entered the Running Start Program. Her commute to the college is more than an hour, but that doesn't stop her. "I heard that the university transfer program was really good and I really love the campus," she says. "It's really beautiful and the people are really friendly." Schmitt is the Chapter President of Phi Theta Kappa, is a Campus Ambassador and is the Student Body Secretary. She will graduate this spring and plans to complete her bachelor's degree at a four-year university. Schmitt will be one of several Shoreline students to volunteer at the conference. Famed author and activist Howard Zinn to speak on campus [TOP] Long time activist Howard Zinn, who authored "The People's History of the United" States which sold over 400,000 copies, will be making an appearance at Shoreline Community College on April 10 in the gymnasium. Identified by his unique perspective on American history and current events, Zinn accuses both Republicans and Democrats of having an alliance with the rich. Currently a history professor at Boston University, Zinn is known as a teacher, poet, journalist, stand-up comic, baseball fanatic, skeptic, optimist, historian and activist. In his 1994 book, "You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train," Zinn tells his own story of a life lived in the forefront of the major political and social movements of our times. Zinn has chronicled and participated in many social and political upheavals of recent history. He speaks to the future in his lecture, arguing that smal actions effect great change and that every person has the ability and the obligation to make a difference. Though seats are still available, over 800 tickets have been sold for the event already. General admission is $10, $7 for seniors and SCC faculty and staff, and $5 for children 14 and younger and SCC students with college ID. Call (206) 546-4606 to order tickets.	.
.