60th Anniversary Celebration Open House

Main Dining Room

5:45-6:15pm: Celebrating 60 Years of Shoreline Slideshow and Live Jazz
Need a place to relax after all the fun? Stop by the Main Dining Room in the 9000 Building for a cozy trip down memory lane. Enjoy a nostalgic slideshow and live jazz performed by our talented student musicians.

6:15-7:00pm Keynote Remarks and Cake Cutting
Celebrate 60 years of Shoreline with voices from our past, present, and future—then cap it off with a sweet finale at our commemorative cake cutting!

Quiet Dining Room (9208)

3:15 - 4:15 PM: Alumni & Student Networking and Panel Discussion: Pathways to Success
Hear firsthand from SCC alumni as they share their journeys beyond Shoreline. Whether they transferred to a four-year institution to continue their education or stepped directly into their careers, these alumni will discuss how SCC prepared them for their next steps. Gain valuable insights, ask questions, and discover how SCC can help shape your own future! Dean Paredes will serve as moderator – everyone is welcome!

4:30 - 6:00 PM: Alumni Reception & Alumni Class Picture
Reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate what it means to be an SCC alum! Whether you took a class, earned a degree or certificate, taught, or worked at SCC, you’re part of our alumni community. Join us for mixing and mingling, catching up with old friends, and enjoying appetizers and refreshments. Must be 21+ to participate.

Lobby

3:00-6:00 PM: International Coffee and Tea Tasting
Sip, learn, and explore the world! Enjoy global flavors, student-led cultural displays, and a visual history of international students at Shoreline.

4:30-6:00pm Alumni Photobooth
All are welcome.
Strike a pose, grab a prop, and snap a memory! Stop by the alumni photobooth to capture your SCC spirit, reunite with old friends, and take home a keepsake from this special celebration. Don’t miss your chance to make new memories while honoring the old!

Shoreline Showcase
3:00-6:00 Discover & Connect: Info Fair and Resource Hub
Come explore what Shoreline has to offer! Visit tables hosted by Student Services, DEIA, Instruction, and more to connect, ask questions, and discover how we're supporting students and shaping future generations of learners.

3:00 - 6:00 PM: Food Trucks
Oskar's Pizza (For Purchase)- Enjoy hand-tossed delicious pizza by the slice,
Mr Gyro (For Purchase)-  Looking for a gyro!  We've got you covered.  Join us for a variety of gyros and other tasty dishes.
Sugar + Spoon (FREE):  Serving up sweet nostalgia by the scoop with safe-to-eat, egg-free cookie dough!

Mainstage
4:45 - 5:30 PM: Student Film Showcase and Q&A
The following films are projects created by students and faculty as part of the SCC Film and Theatre program. Films will be screened back-to-back and followed by a brief Q & A with cast, crew and faculty.  
Sally Be Gone! - COMEDY.  When a bizarre and inappropriate employee crosses the line, her fellow employees must band together to get her out of office.  Written, performed, scored and co-directed by SCC film and music students and staff as part of Highly Sketchy.
Last Night of Normal - DRAMA. After receiving a devastating diagnosis, a young woman throws caution to the wind on a night out on the town. Written, directed, and produced by SCC students as part of Film 265 - Production Two.
A Little Existential - DRAMEDY. About to take her LSAT, a highly driven college student has a huge career crisis. Written, performed and produced by SCC students and faculty as part of Film 265 - Production Two."

5:30 - 6:00 PM: One Night Stand or JUST SAY YES! Improvisation Show
Join us for a 30-minute improvisation workshop led by instructor Debra Pralle and performed by SCC improvisation students. Audience participation highly encouraged but not mandatory ;)

Lobby
4:30 - 6:00 PM: 60th Anniversary Photobooth
Strike a pose and make a memory! Snap some fun at our 60th Anniversary Photo Booth with props, pics, and plenty of nostalgia!

Theatre Lawn (Free) 
3:00 - 6:00 PM: Pepsi Scholars Drink Tent
Stop by the Pepsi Scholars Tent, proudly sponsored by the Pepsi Beverage Company, which has generously funded $110,000 in scholarships for SCC Students since 2019! Staffed by SCC students, this tent is a great place to take a break, grab a cold drink, enjoy some popcorn, and choose from a variety of snacks. Come by, meet our scholars, and quench your thirst!

Gymnasium 
3:00 - 5:30 PM: Drop-in Basketball and Pickleball
Grab a paddle or shoot some hoops! Celebrate 60 years of Shoreline spirit with drop-in pickleball and basketball. It's fun, friendly, and open to all skill levels. Come play! 

3:00-4:00pm Shoreline Historical Museum: Drop-in and Discover Shoreline Through the Years
Step back in time and discover Shoreline’s journey through the years! The Shoreline Historical Museum brings artifacts and a captivating slideshow to showcase the stories that have shaped our community.

4:00-5:00pm Shoreline Honors College Student Poster Showcase
Be inspired by the next generation of scholars! Join us for a showcase of innovative ideas and research as Shoreline Honors College students present their remarkable work.

5:00-6:00pm Shoreline Historical Museum: Drop-in and Discover Shoreline Through the Years
Step back in time and discover Shoreline’s journey through the years! The Shoreline Historical Museum brings artifacts and a captivating slideshow to showcase the stories that have shaped our community.

3:30-3:55 Cultivating Empathy: Rachel David
Empathy is in decline in the United States.  Come learn how to cultivate empathy, when empathy is helpful – and when it’s not. 

4:00-4:25 Navigating Conflict Through Interactive Exploration: Brooke Zimmers
Experience your relationship to conflict through interactive activities. Explore conflict management styles and learn when to use which style. 

4:30-4:55 From Aristotle to Algorithms: How Symbolic Logic Sparked the Digital Age: Paul Herrick
Explore how the study of logic, starting with Aristotle’s early idea led to the invention of the modern computer. This talk connects the history of reasoning with the technology that powers our digital world today.

5:00-5:25 Bon Voyage: Speak Like a Local: Mayumi Steinmetz & Amelia Acosta
Hop on our World Cruise (first stop Tokyo and then continuing on to the Spanish Riviera) We’ll focus on vacation/tour vocab-useful phrases in Japanese and Spanish for a restaurant, bar, open air market, etc. 

5:30-5:55pm Bon Voyage: Speak Like a Local: Mayumi Steinmetz & Amelia Acosta
Hop on our World Cruise (first stop Tokyo and then continuing on to the Spanish Riviera) We’ll focus on vacation/tour vocab-useful phrases in Japanese and Spanish for a restaurant, bar, open air market, etc. 

3:30-3:55pm Our Primate Heritage: Rachel Lee
Apes run around naked, live in trees, and pick insects from each other’s bodies. So how are we related to them? In this session, we will explore the evolutionary evidence that links humans with the furrier members of the primate family, including our earliest ape ancestors. Through demonstrations with skeletal models and stone tools, we will directly examine the traits we share with our primate relatives, as well as the key differences that transitioned us from an animal to a particularly intelligent animal called human. 

4:00-4:25pm Zombie Orientals Ate My Brain: Eric Hamako
Since 2001, zombies have become more popular than ever. Why? Zombies tap into historical narratives about Arabs, Muslims, and East Asians. We’ll explore how  some zombie stories play with and resist these Orientalist ideas -- and so can we. Join American Ethnic Studies (AES) Professor Hamako for a fast-paced multimedia lecture.

4:30-4:55pm The Power of Advocacy in Criminal Justice: Linda Forst
Discover how advocacy shapes lives and policy in the criminal justice system. This session shines a light on how trained advocates support justice-involved individuals, influence change, and promote fair treatment across the legal system. Learn how the new Criminal Justice Support Certificate builds skills for meaningful careers in law enforcement support, legal aid, rehabilitation, and community outreach

5:00-5:25pm Zombie Orientals Ate My Brain: Eric Hamako
Since 2001, zombies have become more popular than ever. Why? Zombies tap into historical narratives about Arabs, Muslims, and East Asians – we’ll explore how. And, some zombie stories play with and resist these Orientalist ideas -- and so can we. Join American Ethnic Studies (AES) Professor Hamako for a fast-paced multimedia lecture.

5:30-5:55pm The Power of Advocacy in Criminal Justice: Linda Forst
Discover how advocacy shapes lives and policy in the criminal justice system. This session shines a light on how trained advocates support justice-involved individuals, influence change, and promote fair treatment across the legal system. Learn how the new Criminal Justice Support Certificate builds skills for meaningful careers in law enforcement support, legal aid, rehabilitation, and community outreach

Language Center (1721)
3:00 - 6:00 PM: Transitional Studies Language Center Open House
Drop by the Transitional Studies Language Center! Whether you're building language, writing, or math skills, we're here to offer tutoring and support in a welcoming environment—especially for ESL students.

Manufacturing (6110):
3:30-5:00 Make & Take: Advanced Manufacturing Experience (Drop-in)
Get hands on with the advanced manufacturing department – Computer Controlled milling machines. Manufacture yourself a keepsake. No prior experience necessary.

HIIM (6116):
4:00-6:00pm Health Record 101: What You Need to Know (Drop-in)
Join the Health Informatics and Information Management team to learn more about your health record and how it is managed.  Test your health record knowledge and practice medical coding.  Demos of an electronic health record and student health data projects.  

Classroom (6213):
4:00-5:00pm Microbes Around Us (Drop-in)
Drop-in any time between 4:00-5:00pm to see what kinds of bacteria you can grow from swabbing areas/things of your choice from anywhere around campus. After growing your bacteria in our lab, photos of your bacteria will be posted online for you to see.   

Classroom (6223):
4:00-6:00pm From Eyeballs to Exhalations (Drop-In)
Drop in to our brand-new Anatomy Lab and test your lung capacity using computer-based spirometry or explore the inner workings of a cow eyeball through hands-on dissection. Anatomy models will be available to spark curiosity and conversation. Drop-in anytime, fun for all ages!                                   

Biotech (6119):
4:30-5:00pm Strawberry DNA Extraction
Join the Biotechnology department to get hands on in the lab, extracting DNA from fresh fruit (Strawberries or kiwis). For learners of all ages. Arrive in time to secure your spot (20 spots available).

Classroom 6240:
4:30-6:00pm Birds, Bugs & Bones (Drop-In)
Visit the Zoology lab and learn about the animals that live on or near campus. Test your identification skills and learn how to tell a beetle from a bug by their wings, a finch from a flicker by their song, or a rabbit from a rodent by their teeth. Fun for all ages! Drop-in anytime between 5:00-6:00pm

Biotech (6119):
5:15-5:45pm Strawberry DNA Extraction
Join the Biotechnology department to get hands on in the lab, extracting DNA from fresh fruit (Strawberries or kiwis). For learners of all ages. Arrive in time to secure your spot (20 spots available).

Classroom (6310 & 6311):
5:00-6:00pm Blood Cells and Body Defenses (Drop-in)
Drop-in anytime to the Clinical Lab Science station for a behind-the-scenes look at what happens after your blood is drawn. Explore how med techs use microscopes, color-coded tubes detect diseases and keep us healthy.  See real examples of bacteria and learn how science and healthcare come together in the lab!

3:00 - 6:00 PM: Automotive Sneak Peek (Drop-In)
Get an inside look at how automobiles work! Drop in anytime to explore the basics of car mechanics, see the tools in action, and learn more about the systems that keep vehicles running smoothly.

3:45 - 4:15 PM: Meet the President: Come hang out with SCC's President, Dr. Jack Kahn!
Join us for a casual meet-and-greet with the president! Grab a snack, ask your questions, and get to know President Kahn in a relaxed and welcoming setting. It’s a great chance to connect and share your thoughts!

5:45 - 6:15 PM: Drawing Demo with Faculty Member Nicholas Enevoldsen
Join a faculty-led drawing demo and watch as techniques come to life on paper, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the artistic process.

3:00 - 6:00 PM:  Student Work Showcase
Stop by the Visual Arts Center lobby to view a diverse collection of student artwork, showcasing creativity in a variety of mediums.

4:20 - 5:00 PM: Painting Demonstration with Faculty Member Nicholas Enevoldsen
Watch and learn as a faculty member demonstrates painting techniques, offering insights into the creative process and artistic expression.

5:00 - 5:25 PM: Art Studio Tours
Take a guided tour through our art studios and watch students create in real-time

5:30 - 5:40 PM:  Wearable Art Parade
Join faculty and students in a fun and whimsical parade of wearable art as you walk from the Visual Arts Center to the Art Gallery in the 1000 Building

5:00-6:00 PM: Physics Fun!
Join us in the Physics Lab anytime between 5:00-6:00 to explore  science with magnets, motion, and heat!

3:00 - 6:00 PM: Interactive Library Showcase
Drop in and create blackout poetry, play Bingo with library displays, and learn about the history of the college. The library will have displays with historical Ebbtides, recent collections on Indigenous Peoples and Ethnic studies as well as activities you can take with you. Librarians and library staff will be on hand to chat with visitors, give tours, and participate. 

3:00-6:00pm Residence Hall Sneak Peek:
Residence Hall tours depart every 20 minutes: Check out a model unit and see what it’s like to live at Shoreline!