Edmonds Community College News
College hires women's basketball coaches, now recruiting!
Posted May 13 - Edmonds Community College has named Jennifer Schooler as the new head women’s basketball coach and Trisha Terhar as the lead assistant coach. Both coaches achieved academic goals while playing college basketball and aim to share that experience with players. The women’s basketball team is now recruiting for the 2008-09 season. Women interested in playing basketball are invited to open gym sessions that will be held biweekly from May to August. Scholarships are available for student-athletes.
Edmonds CC baseball team headed to the state championship
Posted May 13 - On May 12, the Edmonds Community College Tritons Baseball Team defeated the Everett Community College Trojans 12-6 to win the North Region Baseball Championship in at home game at Seaview Field. After a hard fought 5-2 victory in the first game of the series, the Triton’s bats exploded for 12 runs off of 14 hits while committing no errors in the second and final game of the afternoon. The Tritons will go on to the 2008 Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges NWAACC Championships May 22-26 at David Story Field in Longview, WA.
Edmonds CC baseball alumnus to help coach AppleSox
Posted May 12 - Alumnus Bobby Carlson who began his baseball career at Edmonds Community College and played on the 2003 Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) championship team is now an assistant coach for the Wenatchee AppleSox. He played with the AppleSox in the summer of 2003 after his freshman season at Gonzaga. He graduating with a degree in business finance in 2006.
Charlotte's Web opens May 16; Ah, Wilderness! May 29
Posted May 6 - Charlotte’s Web,11 a.m. and 7 p.m. May 16, and 11 a.m. May 17, a one-hour adaptation of the children’s favorite by E.B. White at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave N., Edmonds. Tickets: $10 general, $8 students/seniors/children. Look for our Children's Theatre Camp this summer July 28-Aug. 1 for ages 8-14. For an active, imaginative summer, take to the stage!
Lecture May 7: Food and Integrity with Deborah Koons Garcia
Posted May 6 - May 7 — Food and Integrity with speaker Deborah Koons Garcia, 12:30 p.m., Wed. May 7, Triton Union 202. Garcia’s film, “The Future of Food,” investigates the genetically engineered foods quietly filling our grocery stores. Free. Call 425-640-1313 or visit www.edcc.edu/lectures.
Honor society to induct new members May 21
Posted May 5 - On Wednesday, May 21 some of Edmonds Community College's most outstanding students will be inducted into the Alpha Alpha Lambda Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the International Honor Society for two year-college students. Phi Theta Kappa members: RSVP to attend by by Sunday, May 11. Call 425.640.1087. Phi Theta Kappa sponsors the state-wide All-Academic Team award this year earned by accounting student Lily Boen and business student Deborah Gouineau.
Free class June 17: Search Engine Optimization
Posted May 5 - Web development instructor Marti Baker will teach a free Search Engine Optimization (SEO) class, about how to make a Web site more visible and relevant to search engines and move it up the Google page rankings, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 17 . To enroll in the class, email Marti Baker at mbaker@edcc.edu. Act quickly. Space is limited. The May 23 class is full.
Mother's Day art preview weekend at Mount Olympus
Posted May 1 - Tour an estate donated in trust to the Edmonds Community College Foundation to support scholarships and student art and horticulture projects. Meet internationally recognized artist d’Elaine Johnson (www.delainejohnson.com) on Mother’s Day weekend. D’Elaine and John Johnson host their 48th Annual Mother’s Day Weekend Art Preview, 1-5 p.m., May 10-11 at Mount Olympus Estate, 16122 72nd Ave. W., Edmonds. Call 425.743.2902 for more information.
Take Dental Office Management online this fall at Edmonds Community College
Posted Apr 30 - Edmonds Community College’s Business Information Technology Department, which trains office workers with up-to-date skills, offers Dental Office Management, BSTEC 233, online. Register all summer beginning May 29 for fall quarter. Fall classes start September 22. This class is part of a new 15-credit Certificate of Completion for people with solid office skills who want to add entry-level knowledge for dental office employment. It provides the opportunity to update office technology skills for return to the workforce, job change, or career advancement for current dental-office staff.
Summer science workshops: for teachers
Posted Apr 30 - Learn hands-on labs your students will love! Summer workshops prepare teachers for fall classes. Great material for secondary science teachers — open to all. Materials science, applied technology and rocket-making workshops are offered this summer at Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Summer athletic, theater and technology camps for youth, too. Find more information at www.edcc.edu/summerlearning.
Kids and teens invited to activities this summer at Edmonds CC
Posted Apr 30 - Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W. Lynnwood, offers summer athletic, theater and technology camps for youth. Science workshops for teachers, too. Find out more at: www.edcc.edu/summerlearning.
Edmonds CC student enters politics
Posted Apr 28 - Edmonds Community College student Andrew Funk, 18, who is studying accounting and business, is running for state representative. Read the article in The Herald. Want to get politically active yourself? Go to the Bust The Ballot event 12:30 p.m., May 22. MTV Real World cast members Rachael and Cyrus put their spin on the political process and encourage you to Rock the Vote, no, let’s change it up, make that Bust the Ballot in 2008.
Support horticulture students: spring plant sale May 9
Posted Apr 28 - Our spring plant sale will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday May 9 at the greenhouse. Purchase vegetables, herbs, ground covers, perennials, evergreens, natives, bedding plants, fuchsias, conifers and grasses to plant and enjoy this spring. Proceeds support horticulture education.
Help review the new math textbooks for high school students
Posted Apr 23 - The Edmonds School District and the Transitions Math Project seek public feedback on new high school mathematics instructional materials. Review the algebra, geometry and advanced algebra textbooks selected for students in grades 9-12 at an open house 4-8 p.m., April 28 and 29 at the former Woodway High School, room 37, 23200 100th Avenue West in Edmonds. The books are Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra (The Discovering Series) from Key Curriculum Press and Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 (The Larson Series) from McDougal Littell.
Edmonds CC student holds a junior world record in rowing
Posted Apr 23 - Edmonds Community College student Allen Cox, 18, set a junior world record in November for the lightweight marathon, an indoor virtual crew race (it's hard to find 26 mile courses outdoors). A Running Start student, Cox plans to graduate from high school at Kamiak at the same time he finishes his associate degree. He also works part-time at the Mukilteo office of Windermere Real Estate which sponsors the Annual Windermere Cup Regatta in Seattle. A number of the agents are members of the Everett Rowing Club. Read the article by Kristi O'Harran in The Herald.
Culinary Arts student to prepare meals at Cannes Film Festival
Posted Apr 23 - Edmonds Community College Culinary Arts student Robert Schaudt of Bellevue will help prepare food for guests attending the Cannes International Film Festival in May as part of the American Pavilion culinary team.
Looking for late starting classes? Try Diversity Dialogues
Posted Apr 22 - Search the spring class schedule for late starting classes or check out two sections of Diversity Dialogues 181. You can earn credit for discussing the issues and fulfill your cultural diversity degree requirement. Section A meets 12:30-2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays May 5-June 16. Discuss current issues ripped from the headlines. Register by May 7. Section S meets 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays and online May 6-June 16. Discuss race, gender and class. Register by May 8.
Welcome our new director of communications and marketing
Posted Apr 22 - Stephanie Wiegand has joined Edmonds Community College as Director of Communications and Marketing. In this role, she will oversee the college's publications, media relations, and marketing functions.
Free, 24/7, online writing assistance
Posted Apr 21 - Edmonds Community College has joined the The Northwest eTutoring Consortium. That means students can now get free online assistance with writing assignments around the clock. For in person tutoring, visit the Learning Support Center in Mukilteo Hall 113.
Look for her on campus: Student earns mayor's award
Posted Apr 17 - In April six Everett high students were recognized with the Youth Achievement Award by mayor Ray Stephenson for showing qualities including academic excellence, volunteerism and perseverance in the face of adversity. Chelsi Donaldson, a senior at Sequoia High School, plans to attend Edmonds Community College this fall. Donaldson, who works at the Everett Animal Shelter, hopes to transfer to Washington State University for pre-veterinary or psychology studies. Read the article in The Herald.
Edmonds CC baseball team off to blazing start
Posted Apr 17 - Led by new coach Brad Ditter, the Tritons are undefeated in the league to date. Read the article in The Enterprise.
Edmonds Community College Earth Day and beyond
Posted Apr 17 - The college invites the public to join events for Earth Day, Tues. April 22, and makes a commitment to sustainability year round
Attend a mini wildlife film festival April 24
Posted Apr 17 - Attend a free showing of four wildlife films 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Thursday, April 24 in the Mukilteo Hall Black Box Theater. This is sponsored by the Festival Tour from the International Wildlife Film Festival.
Three actors in The Art of Bad Men up for acting awards
Posted Apr 14 - Three actors in the college's most recent play, The Art of Bad Men, Kevin Pugsley (Gerhardt), Glenn Chipman (Kurt), and Ian Wight (Franz) were selected for the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Irene Ryan Acting Competition after outstanding performances. The acting students will compete in February 2009 at the seven-state regional theatre conference hosted by the University of Idaho. Also recognized for outstanding work were student props designer Rachel Cockrell, and lighting designer Brent Stainer.
Student wins essay contest about international education
Posted Apr 11 - Edmonds Community College student Kanchana Kularatne won first prize, $1,000, in the LewerMark “Make Your Mark” essay-writing contest. Responding to the question, "How will an international education help me make a difference in the world?” Kularatne wrote about arriving at Edmonds Community College to pursue her education the day after the Sumatra Tsunami hit Sri Lanka. The contest sponsor, The Lewer Agency, Inc., based in Missouri, provides student health insurance.
Accreditation visit • April 23-25
Posted Apr 10 - An accreditation evaluation team of 11 members of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) visits Edmonds Community College April 23-25. They will interview members of the college community (it could be you!) and review documents supporting the college's self-study report. Accreditation certifies that the college meets specific quality guidelines for institutions of higher education. As a member of the NWCCU, Edmonds CC reviews its operations for accreditation every 10 years. The college began preparing for this visit in 2006!
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Earth month and beyond: let's talk about sustainability
Posted Apr 9 - Leading up to Earth Day and afterwards, Edmonds Community College holds events focused on sustainability on campus and in the classroom. Events on Tuesday, April 22 include a ceremony for the college's signing of the President's Climate Committment 12:15 p.m. in the Mukilteo Hall theater followed by a lecture on climate change solutions with Janelle Hansen, a Tualatin resident who completed a rigorous training program led by former Vice-President, Al Gore, to spread the message about the threat of and solutions to climate change. An earth fair will be held in the courtyard.
Sustainable Solutions Teach-In April 21-25
Posted Apr 9 - Edmonds Community College faculty, students and staff put aside business as usual and focus campus engagement on sustainability April 21-25.
Earth month April 15: events start with Circling Home
Posted Apr 9 - Kurt Hoelting will talk about his Circling Home project 12:30 p.m., Tues. April 15 in Snohomish Hall 338 at Edmonds Community College. His talk kicks off the college's Earth Day and Sustainability month events. At 12:15 p.m. before the event in the Snohomish Hall lobby the alternative transportation Go Green Options contest with weekly drawings and prizes begins.
