Mount Vernon - Mandala Art Exhibit - Jan. 6 to Feb. 6

Mandala Art Exhibit @ SVC Art Gallery

Opening: January 6th, 2008 @ 1:30 pm

Closing: February 6th, 2008

Lecture: January 20th 2008 @ 12:30 pm in Multi-purpose room

Q's: dialuna2@gmail.com

Mount Vernon - SVC Sweatshirt Sale - Happening Now

Q's: mill.shires@skagit.edu

Mount Vernon Campus - Robin Friend Memorial Fundraiser - Now to Dec. 10

Mount Vernon Campus - Basket Ball Game - Tonight

The women’s basketball team will be in action tonight at 7PM against Grays Harbor College. Head on over to the David Duvall Pavilion to get an early look at the Cardinals.

Q's: brian.murphy@skagit.edu

Mount Vernon Campus - Pathways to Sustainability Learning Community Presetations - Dec.3rd and Dec. 4th

The Pathways to Sustainability Learning Community presents:

How can we eat sustainably?

One of the important things I have learned this quarter in facilitating the “Pathways to Sustainability” Learning Community is that how you eat has double the impact on global warming as how much or what you drive. So, if you are interested in learning about ways that individuals and our Skagit Valley community can eat and grow food sustainably please come to our wrap-up poster session.

When: Thursday, 4-Dec & Friday, 5-Dec from 8:30 to 10:20

Where: Lewis 56

Some of the important questions that our students are addressing include:

• Is farmed salmon healthy for us and the environment?

• How is the apple industry supporting sustainability in WA state?

• How does a vegetarian diet compare with a meat-based diet in terms of CO2eq footprint?

• How can WA State sustainably address the issue of cow waste on farms?

• Why is the decline of the honey bee population important to food production in the U.S.?

• How can re-solarizing save Skagit County farms?

• What are the effects of factory-fed vs. grass-fed cows on our environment?

Our research groups will provide pamphlets/handouts for those interested in taking info home.

Q's: ben.fackler-adams@skagit.edu

larry.sult@skagit.edu

Mount Vernon Campus - Bookstore Stocking Stuffer Sale - On now.

Mount Vernon Campus - Ethnic Studies 120 - Winter Quarter

Ethnic Studies 120 (5): Survey of the Chicana/o & Latina/o People (Winter 2009)

This is an evening class that will meet on Tues/Thurs from 7pm to 9:20pm. Most importantly, this course fulfills the Associate in Arts University College Transfer Degree: Culture Distribution List.

Course description: This course is a general introduction to the historiography, social, and economic status of transnational Chicanas/os and Latinas/os. We will revisit the conquest of Mesoamerica; the annexation of the Southwest by the U.S.; and the socially constructed politics of the early Chican@ Civil-Rights Movement. We will critically examine the unresolved conflicts of class, gender, sexual orientation, immigration, and transnationalism that still impact early and post Chican@- Latin@- Movement Generations. In the final analysis, we will attempt to answer: Can Chicanismo—the ideology of being Chicana/o—be positioned as a critical transnational activism rhetoric such as Zapatismo? Zapatismo as theorized and practiced by the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN), an Indigenous Anti-Neoliberal Globalization Movement Rhetoric, argues for: “a world where many worlds fit, and where those who govern do so by obeying.” In other words, a radical transformation of society and ourselves. Our readings and discussions will include the topics of Conquest, Displacement, Resistance, Gender Inequality, Heteronormativity, and Transnationalism.

Q's: francisco.tamayo@skagit.edu

Mount Vernon Campus - Sign Up for Journalism - Winter Quarter

Mount Vernon Campus - Meda Mentors Bake sale and Cake Walk - December 3rd

Meda Mentors is holding a Bake Sale and Cake Walk on Wednesday, December 3rd from 11am - 2pm in the atrium (next to the cafeteria).
There will be cookies, brownies, and many other sweet treats. We will also have a cake walk, which is like musical chairs with cakes as the prize!
So come "buy" and enjoy the fun and the goodies.
Q's: kpearce7759@mysvc.skagit.edu

Mount Vernon Campus - Deck the Halls & All That Jazz, SVC Choirs - December 5th

On behalf of the SVC Music Dept. and the Arts & Communication Division, I would like to invite you to Deck the Halls & All That Jazz, a celebration of the holiday season through music at McIntyre Hall on Friday, December 5, at 7:30 p.m. This end-of-the-quarter concert brings together the SVC Choirs, the SVC Jazz Ensemble, and guest performers, the Solid Brass Quintet. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for students and seniors.

This concert is part of our FILL-THE-HOUSE CAMPAIGN, designed to help the SVC Choirs raise funds to travel to Austria this summer to sing in a Haydn festival. Filling the seats means less need for other forms of fundraising. Besides, it’s more fun than a raffle because everyone is guaranteed to leave a winner—because if you aren’t feeling festive walking in, you will by the end of the evening!

Please join SVC Music students and others as they deck McIntyre Hall with their musical flair. And bring along friends and family too. The holidays are all about community.

Linda Smith
Q's: linda.smith@skagit.edu

Mount Vernon Campus - SVC Jazz Ensemble Plays at the Brewery - Dec. 3rd

Mount Vernon Campus - Toys for Tots - Nov. 28th

SVC Students and Faculty…Please Help Us Help Others!!!!
BRAVO Team and Toys for Tots have teamed up to bring new and unwrapped toys this Holiday Season to students who are parents. Please help us by donating toys in the box located in the hallway by the Counselors / Financial Aid office OR we invite you to join us on campus by the main entrance for our donation event on NOV.28th 2008 from 11am – 3pm. There will be refreshments, promotional freebies and a possible local radio station with their own giveaways!!! Come and join us as we share the joys of giving and help our student community.

Mount Vernon Campus - Pre Black Friday Sale at the Cardinal Bookstore, Wednesday Nov. 26th

Mount Vernon Campus - Environmental Club Holiday Wreath Sale

The holidays are coming soon and so are the Environmental club Christmas wreaths.

Once again we will be making wreaths for students and faculty of SVC.
They are $12.00 a piece and will be available for pick up after 12:30 pm on December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
We will be making no more than 150 so they are on a first come first serve basis.
An order form may be obtained from this email Brandi.Widenmeyer@skagit.edu

Fill it out and bring it to the drop box located outside of room 101 in Nelson Hall.
Please pay upon pick up with cash or check only.
Thank you and we hope to see your orders soon.

Mount Vernon Campus - New Hours for the Writing Tutoring Center - Nov. - Dec.

Additional hours for writing tutoring are now available!

Writing Tutors are available in the Tutoring Center, L- 20 (Lewis Hall), to help students with Eng 99, 101, and 103, as well as writing assignments in other courses. The updated schedule is as follows:

Mondays: 1:30 - 3:20

Tuesdays: 10:30 – 12:20

Wednesdays: 12:30 – 2:20

Thursdays: 10:30 – 12:20 and 1:30 – 2:20

Fridays: 10:30 – 12:20

Tutoring is free of charge! If possible, we ask students to sign up in advance to work with the tutor, and sign-up sheets are located in L- 20. Students can also stop by during scheduled times to see if the tutor is available.
Thanks for getting the word out to interested students! Please let me know if you have any questions.
Jane Jansen
416-7852
jane.jansen@skagit.edu

Whidbey Island Campus - PTK Food Drive - November 4 - 24

Phi Theta Kappa Food Drive November 4-24
Drop off locations are in Old Main and Oak Hall Lobbies.

Help those in need in our communities!

Q's? jeff.stady@skagit.edu

Mount Vernon Campus - Cardinal Collections Grand Opening - Nov. 4th

Cardinal Collections
Grand opening Tuesday, November 4th!
Closed Monday, Nov 3

Location: main campus building east entrance

BMT Students Retail Lab
Come buy unique gifts for the family
Have refreshments and enjoy the activities
Hours Monday – Thursday 10am – 2pm

We Hope to See You There!

Mount Vernon - American Government Class "Gets-out-the-Vote" - November 3

American Government class “Get-out-the-Vote” awareness activity on Nov. 3rd.
Check out these students learning with faculty member Ted Maloney.
Q's: ted.maloney@skagit.edu

District Wide - Vote = Treat!!!! - Tuesday, Nov. 2

Krispy Kreme and Ben and Jerry's are giving away free treats on Tuesday Nov. 2 nd.

Get out and Vote!

http://www.krispykreme.com/images/hot_vote_now08_pop.jpg

http://www.benandjerrys.com/features/i_voted/

Mount Vernon Campus - Halloween on Campus -Friday October 31

Questions: laura.morris@skagit.edu

Mount Vernon Campus - Science Club Bake Sale - GET YOUR YUM ON!

Bring your appetite!

The Science Club is hosting a fall bake sale featuring home-made goodies from science students and faculty.
Proceeds from the bake sale will allow the Science Club to continue their “Science Van” outreach to local elementary schools.
You will find the Science Club students from mid-morning to early afternoon, Wednesday October 29 , Thursday October 30 , and Friday October 31 , in the Student Lounge outside the cafeteria.
Thank you for your support!
Q's roxanne.finney@skagit.edu

Mount Vernon Campus- NOW SHOWING: Slacker Uprising by Michael Moore - Oct. 30

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2008 @ 5:30 pm in the Multipurpose room

Come watch Michael Moore's film "Slacker Uprising" (http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vc2xhY2tlcnVwcmlzaW5nLmNvbS8)

Your vote does count and that's why it is important to get out and VOTE November 4th!!!!

Following the film there will be a Q & A / discussion with faculty member Kurt Dunbar (Phi Theta Kappa advisor) about the film or any issues that people want to talk about. Refreshments will be provided.

Sponsored by SVC's Rainbow Alliance and Phi Theta Kappa

For more information or questions reply to this post or email Christina.Garcia@skagit.edu

District Wide - Papermaking Workshop - November 1 and 2

Papermaking workshop with visting artist Esteban Silva.

Esteban Silva makes paper from the invasive Water Hyacinth that is destroying Lake Patzcuaro near his home in Huecorio, Michoacan. He is sharing his knowledge and activism through creative action in an exhibition in the SVC Gallery and in the upcoming workshop and discussion.

Workshop

November 1 and November 2

Hours: 10 - 3

Place: H 208

Cost: $45.00

Participants need to register in advance.

Please contact Greg Tate greg.tate@skagit.edu or 360.416.7682

SVC Art Gallery: http://www.skagit.edu/directory.asp_Q_pagenumber_E_383

Mount Vernon Campus - October at McIntyre Hall - Check it Out!

District Wide - Frankenstomp! Halloween Swing Dance. - Friday, Oct. 31, 2008

Place: Rexville Grange
19299 Rexville Grange Road
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
360-466-0469
Use Google Maps for directions from where you are.

Date: Friday, October 31 Halloween Night

Time: 7:30 lessons 8 – 11:00 pm Dance

Cost: $10.00 gen admission $5.00 SVC students

Contact: Laura Morris laura.morris@skagit.edu 360.416.7764

Event Information
A Swing Dance to benefit the music department. Live music will be provided by the 12 member band Skagit Swings. Dance lesson will be offered at 7:30. This is an all age event.

Costumes are encouraged but not required.

Snacks and beverages including beer and wine will be available.

Transportation is available from the Mount Vernon campus for those who are interested.
Please contact Laura Morris to sign up. You must sign up to ride in the college van.
Van will leave campus at 7:00 and will return at 11:00 pm.

This event is sponsored by
SVC Department of Music, Skagit Swings and the Office of Student Life

Mount Vernon Campus - Join Phi Theta Kappa, Membership Drive Happening Now!

Phi Theta Kappa, the International Honor Society of two-year colleges, has recognized academic excellence since 1918. The society is comprised of more than 1,200 chapters at community, technical, and junior colleges in the United States, Canada, Germany, U.S. Territories, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Palau and the British Virgin Islands, making it the largest and most prestigious honor society serving two-year colleges. Membership is based primarily upon academic achievement.
Phi Theta Kappa Membership Benefits

The Mount Vernon Campus chapter meets during the College hour (Tuesdays 12:30 - 1:30) in the former truck driving classroom (building D-2).
» Members of Phi Theta Kappa may apply for more than $36 million in transfer scholarships, provided exclusively to Society members by more than 600 senior institutions.
» FREE enrollment in The Transfer Database, used by hundreds of senior colleges and universities to recruit Phi Theta Kappa transfer students.
» Members may connect to find cutting-edge services, programs and resources selected especially to meet their needs. The benefits, available to members free of charge, include:
Special offers from Phi Theta Kappa Partners. See the sidebar for details, or visit our Partners page.
Press release announcing your membership, sent electronically to a newspaper of your choice.
Letter of recommendation sent to a college admissions counselor or scholarship official.
Letter of recommendation sent to a potential employer.
» All members of Phi Theta Kappa receive the prestigious Golden Key Membership Pin.
» All members of Phi Theta Kappa receive the impressive Certificate of Membership.
» All members of Phi Theta Kappa receive a wallet-size Identification Card.
» Members of Phi Theta Kappa may affix the Society’s Gold Diploma Seal, denoting Society membership, to their two-year college diploma.
» Members of Phi Theta Kappa may have their membership in the international honor society noted on their transcript, contingent on their college’s policy.
» Civil Service Jobs Benefit Members applying for GS5 federal jobs and who completed a baccalaureate degree with superior academic achievement, as defined by the Federal Office of Personnel Management, would be upgraded to a GS7 classification, meaning an increase in starting salary over the GS5 grade. GS5 federal jobs are entry level jobs requiring completion of a baccalaureate degree or four years of study beyond high school.
» Members of Phi Theta Kappa may wear the Society’s golden monogrammed Honors Stole and Tassel, at college commencement exercises, available through purchase, contingent on college policy.
The Certificate of Membership and Membership Identification Card are included in your Benefit Packet or presented at your Induction Ceremony. If you were unable to attend your Induction Ceremony, contact your chapter advisor to receive your Membership Certificate and Identification Card.

Eligibility for Membership in Phi Theta Kappa
To be eligible for membership:
you must be enrolled in a regionally accredited institution offering an associate degree program;
you must have completed at least 12 hours of coursework that may be applied to an associate degree (part-time students may be eligible);
you must generally have a grade point average of 3.5;
you must receive an invitation to membership from the chapter at the college where presently enrolled
Typically both part-time and full-time students who have met all of the academic requirements are invited to become members.
Part-time students may be eligible for membership IF they have accumulated the total number of hours over two or more academic terms used by your institution to designate full-time status (usually 12 hours on a semester system). The decision to declare part-time students eligible is an option of the local chapter and should be addressed in each chapter's bylaws. Phi Theta Kappa Headquarters strongly encourages the eligibility of part-time students, and currently 92 percent of all chapters allow part-time students to be inducted.
International students are welcome to become members. They must achieve the required GPA, have accumulated the number of hours required by the college to designate full-time status, and possess all rights of citizenship in their native land.
If you qualify, you are welcome to come to our meetings and discuss things further. It is during the College Hour in the former truck driving classroom (Building D-2 on the campus map). We will have application forms and other information at the meetings. In addition, look for our table on Club Day, College Hour, October 21st.

District Wide - Why buy when you can rent? TEXT BOOK RENTAL

Why purchase a text book when you can RENT one?

Winter Quarter registration begins Nov. 17th.

Sign up for class, then email your instructors and ask what texts they will require.

Visit the rental sites!

www.bookrenter.com

www.CampusBookRentals.com

Save money and trees!

District Wide - MOVIE NIGHT: Iron Man - Wednesday Oct. 8th, 6:00 pm

View Iron man in surround sound on the big screen.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 8
Free food and drink.
Movie begins at 6:00 pm in the Multipurpose Room.
This film is rated PG-13.
(Some scenes of intense sci-fi action, violence and brief suggestive content.)
http://ironmanmovie.marvel.com/
***This movie is FUN and a quite true to the comic book story.***
Join us for a great time.
Come on ... you got something better to do?

Mount Vernon Campus - Jobs Open at the Tech-Know Bar- Now until full!

WANTED

Work study eligible students to staff the Tech-Know bar.

The Tech-Know bar is located in the campus center building, near the coffee stand.

Duties include assisting students with Blackboard (Bb), MySVC email, and student kiosk questions. Familiarity with Bb, email and student e-tools a plus. Willing to train the right people.

Candidates must have good customer service and communication skills.
Contact Jill Weber in S-127 (Library) for more information.

jill.weber@skagit.edu

Whidbey Island Campus - Deception Pass Boat Tour and Open House - Friday Oct. 3rd

Student Organizations

Open House

&

Deception Pass Boat Tour

Friday, Oct 3, 12:30-5pm

Free!

Sign up to go on a tour of deception pass and

hear more about how to get involved in student activities.
Participation forms are available in the Student Organizations Office

Old Main (first floor)

Q's? penny.perka@skagit.edu.

Whidbey Island Campus - Talk with your mouth full! - Thursday, Oct. 2

Talk with your mouth full!

Thurs, Oct 2, 5:30-7pm, Old Main Student Lounge Register to vote for National Elections.
Meet with current legislators and candidates.
Eat FREE spaghetti dinner.
Questions? zach.fuentes@skagit.edu

District Wide - Not Just Ramps - Disability Support Services Event - Wednesday October 8th

We invite you to join us for a theatrical documentary presented by

Had To Be Productions

“NOT JUST RAMPS”

I think you will find this event to be entertaining, inspirational, motivational and extremely educational!

Wednesday, October 8, 2008 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Whidbey Island Campus, Hayes Hall 137

Students, faculty, staff and the public

FREE! FREE! FREE!

Join us at the Oak Harbor Campus for an entertaining and educational afternoon.
Q's penny.bump@skagit.edu

Mount Vernon Campus - Banned Books Week at the Library

Banned Books Week

In honor of National Banned Books Week, the library is sponsoring a Trivia Contest. We will draw two winners from entries with the most correct answers for either a “Banned Book” book bag or a $10 coffee card. The contest is open to employees and students!

We also have a display of the banned books in the library with a comment sheet. It is always fascinating to read the comments about the display. It is one of the most popular displays we have each year. The comments are political, emotional, and thoughtful. Some comments from last year are: “To take away the right to freely express will only lead to a controlled environment”, “These are times when we must speak out to voice truth and reason when others have reacted out of anger and fear to ban ideas.”, “All to often Banned Books Week has been a cover for calling an act banning or censoring when it is really asking that a book be from children who are not ready for certain information…”

Q's? margret.mills@skagit.edu

Mount Vernon Campus - Blood Drive & Movie Event- Tuesday, September 30

Will you use your force for good?

Enjoy the epic battle of good vs. evil by watching the Star Wars trilogy as you donate your "force".
Films will be shown in surround sound on the big screen.
Lend an arm to the Rebel Alliance
Blood Drive
Tuesday September 30
8:30 - 11:00 and 11:45 - 2:30
Multipurpose Room
Please email for your appointment.

laura.morris@skagit.edu
If donation isn't something for you, you can help by informing others about the drive.

Mount Vernon Campus - Criminal Justice Club Meeting - Tuesday, Sept. 30

The Criminal Justices club is celebrating its first meeting of the quarter. Everyone is invited.
The meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 12:30 in T-39. Please and attend and find out what the Criminal Justice club is all about and what they plan to do this year.

Q's robin.friend@yahoo.com

District Wide - Student Government Elections Oct. 13 - 16th

Would you like to make a difference at SVC? Would you like to represent student interests?

Run for ASSVC Student Government! Applications are due on Oct. 9th at 5:00 pm.

You can download an application at http://www.skagit.edu/news3.asp_Q_pagenumber_E_381

Check out ASSVC Student Government on line at http://www.skagit.edu/directory.asp_Q_pagenumber_E_308

Q's? laura.morris@skagit.edu

Mount Vernon Campus - Happy Hour at the Tech-Know Tiki Bar - Tuesday Sept. 23

Click on the Poster for a closer view!

See you at Happy Hour!

Questions? laura.morris@skagit.edu

District Wide - Did you know that SVC Disability Support Services is doing pioneering work?

Did you know that SVC Disability Support Services is doing pioneering work for SVC students?

The Office of Disability Support Services is asking your instructors to question the publishers of your text books, "Do you provide this text in an electronic format".

Did you know that if a publisher does not have an electronic copy of a text the Office of Disability Support Services will make one for an eligible student?

Cool huh?

Read on!

RCW 28B.10.916
What is it, anyway?
“(1) An individual, firm, partnership or corporation that publishes or manufactures instructional materials for students attending any public or private institution of higher education in the state of Washington shall provide to the public or private institution of higher education, for use by students attending the institution, any instructional material in an electronic format mutually agreed upon by the publisher or manufacturer and the public or private institution of higher education. (emphasis added) Computer files or electronic versions of printed instructional materials shall be provided; video materials must be captioned or accompanied by transcriptions of spoken text; and audio materials must be accompanied by transcriptions. These supplemental materials shall be provided to the public or private institution of higher education at no additional cost and in a timely manner, upon receipt of a written request as provided in subsection (2) of this section. …”

(For complete act, go here: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.10.916)

Many of our students, due to disability, require text books in audio format. Because the text-book market is constantly changing, agencies which provide audio versions of these materials have a hard time keeping up with current editions. For this reason, SVC is pioneering the use of electronic means to convert printed material into audio format. Here is what Disability Support Services and the Cardinal Bookstore would like you to do:

· When considering an instructional material, ask the publisher if it is available in audio format.

· If the instructional material is not available in audio format, obtain a commitment from the publisher that it will abide by the provisions of the above-mentioned Washington State Law.

· Talk to Cardinal Bookstore representatives or to Disability Support Services staff for any assistance you would like to have in the quest to make instructional materials accessible to all our students.

Mount Vernon Campus - Child Care Cost Grant - We may have money to help your family.

A grant from the State Board, is now available to help students pay for childcare costs. Applications are available at the Mount Vernon Campus Welcome Desk in both English and Spanish. Applications should be returned to the Mount Vernon Campus Women’s Resource Center (Displaced Homemaker Program) in Modular B. They are normally open 9 am – 5pm. Questions? Please email anne.ziomkowski@skagit.edu

District Wide - Book Buy Back at Cardinal Bookstores - 8.13 - 8.14

District Wide - How much money could learning on line save you? Find out with this on-line calculator!

Check it Out!

SUNY Learning Network Distance Learning Calculator·

The Distance Learning Calculator will help you determine how much money you will save by taking a college-course from your home. To use the DL calculator, answer all the questions below that apply to your situation. Then click the "Calculate Savings" button.

http://sln.suny.edu/sln/public/original.nsf/a6b56cc3058e682485256c790066b2d5?OpenForm

Mount Vernon Campus - Time Out: Stories of the First Peoples with Raven Speaker - August 5th

Mount Vernon Campus - Women's Soccer Needs Players

The Skagit Valley Women's Soccer Team is looking for a few more players for the Fall season.
If you are interested please contact: Marios Zigomalas, Head Coach at 612-296-8510 or marios.zigomalas@skagit.edu

Mount Vernon Campus - Burlington Library Event - August 9th

There is never a charge for any program at the Burlington Public Library.
GEOCACHIING WORKSHOP
with Laurie Freeman, President,
Washington State Geocaching Association
820 E. Washington Ave.
Burlington, WA 98233
360-755-0760

Saturday, August 9, 2008
10:00 a.m. — noon
Burlington Public Library
Rain or shine

Geocaching …
… an outdoors treasure hunt
… uses GPS or other navigational techniques
… promotes orientation and technology skills
… over 800,000 geocaches in over 100 countries!
… great family recreation and fun
Whether you are merely curious or have some experience,
come and benefit from Laurie’s enthusiasm and skills in geocaching.

Everyone is welcome.
You don’t have to have a GPS unit to attend.

www.burlington.lib.wa.us

Mount Vernon Campus - Burlington Library Event - July 30

The Friends of the
Burlington Public Library present
A conversation with JO DERESKE

A discussion of her latest
Miss Zukas Mystery, Index to Murder
The program begins at noon,
but Jo will be on hand
at 11:30 am for book signing.

Wednesday, July 30
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Burlington Public Library
820 East Washington Avenue
Call 360-755-0760 for more information

Jo Dereske is the author of the
Miss Zukas Mystery Series, featuring
Bellehaven’s crime-solving Reference
Librarian. Dereske lives in the
foothills of Mount Baker.

http://www.ci.burlington.wa.us/page.asp_Q_navigationid_E_70

Mount Vernon Campus - 23rd Annual Children's Art Festival - July 19th

Mark your calendar early for this super event you won't want to miss!! This year's event promises to be filled with quality local children's entertainment, approximately 30 booths providing hands-on arts & crafts, roving characters, face painting, free balloons and much much more! Concessions are provided at the event and you are welcome to bring your own lunch. Children can experience activities from fish prints to sand art and best of all, ITS TOTALLY FREE!! This festival is supported by the City of Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Kiwanis, Mount Vernon Parks Foundation and many other generous businesses and organizations within Mount Vernon and the Skagit Valley. Bring the whole family, a picnic lunch and enjoy the whole day together at Hillcrest Park in Mount Vernon.

For more information please visit http://www.goskagit.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3850&year=2008&month=07

Mount Vernon Campus - Beauty and the Beast - Discounted Tickets

$5 off adult tickets! (see below for more info)
Kids will like the show too!

Skagit Valley Herald’s preview of Lyric Light Opera’s “Beauty and the Beast”
http://www.goskagit.com/home/article/costumes_performances_make_a_lyric_light_opera_production_a_beastly_beauty/


Spectacular show for seniors to kids, and Everyone in-between!
Lead actors from Seattle's 5th Ave. Theatre and Broadway!
Professional theatre, affordably!
Full cast of 40, with live orchestra!
Rich, elaborate, lavish sets and costumes!
Heartwarmingly gorgeous music!


In a tale as old as time, Lyric Light Opera brings to life this classic story of a strong-willed young woman who, through the power of love, breaks a spell that turned a handsome young prince into a hideous beast. Nominated for 9 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Beauty and the Beast has enjoyed the longest run of any musical on Broadway – 13 years, and has been seen by 25 million people. A spectacular show to be enjoyed by every member of the family.

McIntyre Hall, Mount Vernon, WA2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273July 11-13, 18-20, 25-27, 2008Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm(360) 416-7727 ex. 2 or (866) 624-6897(One hour north of Seattle on I-5)

Kirkland Performance Center350 Kirkland Way, Kirkland, WA 98033September 19-21, 26-28, 2008Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm(425) 893-9900



To redeem $5 discount off adult tickets, call the box office and mention the discount code: “Magical”!
Experience the Magic of Disney this Weekend!
Better Hurry! CALL NOW FOR THE BEST SEATS!

District Wide - Two New Prescription Drug Programs

Island Drug (2 locations) and LaConner Drug are now offering $4.00 generic prescription drug programs. This program requires a one time enrollment fee of $5.00.

Haggen Pharmacies are now offering free prescription Prenatal vitamins and Fluoride tablets/drops. All items require a prescription. Limit 100 doses per prescription.

These programs may be used by anyone, no insurance necessary, and can be life savers for students or those on fixed incomes. For more information visit the SVC Health Services web site http://www.skagit.edu/news3.asp_Q_pagenumber_E_2014
Have a great day!

Mount Vernon Campus - Blood Drive - Thursday July 24

Imagine Saving a Life this Summer!
Give Blood!

Thursday, July 24
8:30 - 11:00 and 11:45 - 2:30
Multipurpose Room

1 donation can save 3 lives
Summer = blood shortages

email for an appointment: laura.morris@skagit.edu

Mount Vernon Campus - E Learning Office Orientation - Friday June 27th

The E-Learning Office will be conducting an orientation at 4:00 p.m., June 27th, 2008 in the Norwood Cole Library (Studio A, S-161).
The Orientation will explain the ins and outs of taking an online course and covers Blackboard, MySVC email, and Google Documents.
Please bring your questions as well as your Student ID.
email natasha.ward@skagit.edu with questions

Mount Vernon Campus - Presidential Candidate in Town - Sunday June 15th

Attention students and faculty of Skagit Valley College!
Cynthia McKinney, who is running for the Green Party presidential candidate, is coming to Mount Vernon.
Have brunch and visit with Cynthia at the Skagit Valley Co-op at 10 a.m., Sunday, June 15 in Room 309.
Come and shake hands, visit and ask questions. Cynthia garnered a majority of the Green delegates in Washington State as well as the United States. We hope to have coffee, tea, fruit, and other brunch goodies to savor. If you would like to see where Cynthia stands on the issues, and if you would like to experience what the political democratic process is all about, DON'T MISS THIS EVENT!

For more information, e-mail the Skagit County Green Party at cpellett@cablerocket.com , or call Howard Pellett at 360-293-8128.
Hope to see you there!

District Wide - Cash for Books! Cardinal Bookstores - June 9 - 11

Cash for Books at the Cardinal Bookstore.
Monday and Tuesday June 9 - 10

8:30 - 6:00 pm

Wednesday June 11

8:30 - 4:30 pm

Milk it for all it's Worth!

District Wide - CARDINAL DAY -- Celebrations Today

Cardinal Day is being celebrated on Whidbey and Mount Vernon Campuses!

Come to the party!!! Weather is no problem, we are tough Pacific Northwest people.
A little rain and wind is nothing!!!

Check earlier posts for information specific to the campus celebrations.

Mount Vernon Campus - NW Indian Rock Poster Exhibit - Thursday June 5th

These posters are final projects for our learning community “NW Indian Rock!” exploring the inter-relationships between NW Indian History & NW Geology.

The assignment was to explore the nature of the relationship between culture and local environment for specific Indian bands in the area (e.g. Duwamish, Haida, Upper Skagit/Mishkaiwhu). The poster titles are all in the form of questions that will be on our final.Students developed the assessment /grading criteria for the posters.

We are having a poster session tomorrow, Thurs. June 5th from 12:30 to around 1:45 where students will be available answer your questions as they garner answers for the final.
After that they will be in Angst-43 through Monday.

Questions: ben.fackler-adams@skagit.edu

District Wide - Take American History this summer - Register Now!

UNCLE SAM IS DYING!

FOR YOU TO TAKE AMERICAN HISTORY

Summer quarter
10:00-MTWTH

Questions: email kurt.dunbar@skagit.edu

Whidbey Island Campus - Cardinal Day- Friday June 6th

Cardinal Day is Friday, June 6th from 12:00pm to 3:00pm on the Whidbey Island Campus!

Enjoy the free celebration!This event is RAIN OR SHINE!
ENTERTAINMENT
Laser Tag, Caricature Artist, Velcro Wall, and Bouncy Boxing ~ FREE* NOTE: You must sign a liability form to participate on any of the inflatables. If you are under the age of 18, you must have a parent/guardian signature sign the liability form.

Balloon Darts, Duck Race, Live Music, Kiss the Pig (Scholarship Fundraiser), and Club Booths BBQ LUNCH $3 SVC Students, $5 Non-SVC Students

Show your school spirit! Wear your cowboy/cowgirl gear or/and purchase a Cardinal Day T-shirt for only $5.00. Better yet, buy your shirt and your food stub for one low price; $5 for SVC Student, $10 for Non SVC Student

Questions? email robyn.wynn@skagit.edu

Mount Vernon Campus - FROM SCRATCH, THEATRE - Thursday June 5th

I'd like to invite you and your students to come and witness some interesting, intelligent theatre this Thursday - June 5 - at 2:15 in the Phil Tarro Theatre. For free.

These 12 students (divided into two groups) created two shows in a pressurized 8-10 hours, starting last week. They created, FROM SCRATCH, and using their Viewpoints Training, two theatre pieces based on the theme "Fear".

Together, working entirely on their own, with no help from Faculty, they devised two shows that are vastly different in tone, and remarkable to witness.

I saw their performance yesterday, and was amazed the the originality and quality of this production. Because of this, it was decided to perform for a larger audience (Tomorrow), Thursday 2:15 PM in the Phillip Tarro Theatre.

The house opens at 2:00 PM...

Thanks,

Mark-O
SVC Theatre Department

Mount Vernon Campus - Cardinal Carnival!!!! Join Us - Friday June 6th

Join the Carnival!!!!

This Friday is Cardinal Day and we are celebrating in big top style. You are invited!

Enjoy tacos, Thai, fried chicken and drinks. Bounce yourself sick on two 60 foot inflatable toys. Play one of 10 carnival games; eat some cotton candy and popcorn. Get a henna tattoo. Blow some bubbles. Listen to some groovin’ tunes Activities begin at 12:00 lunch will be served at 12:30. Have a great time!

Regarding the graffiti reported last week, Dr. Tollefson said in an email to Mount Vernon students yesterday that all of the information suggests there is a relatively low safety risk and he plans to conduct business as usual for Cardinal Day. While we know the vast majority of threats such as this one are false alarms, Dr. Tollefson said that additional security personnel would be on duty. He encourages everyone to join him at Cardinal Day!

The students of Skagit Valley College are committed to hosting this annual event and they are supported in this effort by college administration and employees. The Program Board, and Office of Student Life staff will be there, we hope you will be too.

If you have any questions/concerns about this event please email laura.morris@skagit.edu

District Wide - MySVCAlerts - Join the system now!

Dear students,
In March we sent out an email about joining the test group for MySVCAlerts. For those of you that signed up, we appreciate your help in testing the system, and there will be one final test message soon. If you have not signed up yet or were not here at the time of the previous
email, please see the following for more information about the MySVCAlerts system: As part of Skagit Valley College's Emergency Preparedness plan, we will soon be offering an emergency alert system as part of the MySVC suite of tools.

This system will send you pertinent information from the president of SVC to your MySVC email address, and optionally a personal email address and a mobile phone/device. You will NOT receive advertising or other casual messages via this system, and we will not share your information with anyone else.

You can begin receiving alerts by signing up your personal (not MySVC) email and/or mobile phone/device here:https://secure.skagit.edu/emercont.asp You will need to login with your SVC SID and PIN as with the other MySVC secure account tools.

We offer messaging services without charge, however you should be aware of any fees and charges that may be incurred by your service provider for services such as receiving text messages or e-mails on a mobile device. Thank you for helping us with this service, which will improve communication with you in critical situations. Please note you may receive one or more test messages after you sign up.

Skagit Valley College
Information Technology

Mount Vernon - Free tasting samples of fresh, local shellfish - May 29th

Today, Thursday May 29th The Culinary Arts department as part of
our effort to inform and promote ‘Sustainable Agriculture’ will have
free tasting samples of TAYLOR SEAFOODS’S fresh, local
shellfish in our Café from 11:00 until as long as they last.

We will also have guest chef Don Shank from The Rhododendron Café
helping our students prepare and serve his acclaimed seafood-filled
Paella in our café from 11:00 to 1:30

Please come join us and support our students in their efforts to promote
fresh, local food products on this final day open in our café.

Mount Vernon Campus - Campus Alert Threatening Graffiti Message- May 28th

Mount Vernon Campus Students and Employees,

Late yesterday afternoon, Mount Vernon Campus security received a report of graffiti of a threatening nature written inside a stall in the men’s room at the north end of Angst Hall. The message stated: “You think Columbine was bad? Tears will be shed 6/6/08.” We immediately notified the Mount Vernon police department who dispatched an officer to look at and photograph the graffiti. Based on our conversation with police, we are informing you and asking for your assistance.

While we know the vast majority of threats such as this one are false alarms, we must take them seriously and are implementing necessary steps to ensure the safety of students and employees. The number of security personnel is being increased on campus and several off-duty police or sheriff’s deputies will be hired and deployed on campus at various times. Increased police patrols are also occurring around the campus.

Each of you can also assist in campus safety by helping us to identify the potential author of the graffiti. If you have observed behavior or statements during the past week that may be connected to the graffiti message, please immediately contact: 416-7648. You need not be identified, but any information you can provide may help resolve the situation.

We are taking care to avoid unnecessary disruptions to the normal conduct of classes and activities. If you have questions, you may direct them to the president’s office or to any dean. We also will keep you informed of any additional developments.


Gary Tollefson, Ed.D.
President
Skagit Valley College
gary.tollefson@skagit.edu
(360) 416-7997

Mount Vernon Campus - Free Tastes of Naturally Grown Beef and Lamb Samples - May 28th

Today, Wednesday May 28th The Culinary Arts department
as part of our effort to inform and promote ‘Sustainable Agriculture’
will have free tasting samples of Homegrown Naturally Raised
Grass-fed Beef and Nicole’s Lamb Sausage in our Café
from 11:00 until as long as it lasts.

We will also have guest chef Nicole from Adrift Cafe
serving a Pasta Bologenese using naturally grown beef and
Burgers made with Skagit River Ranch’s Grass-fed Beef
prepared by our students in our café from 11:00 to 1:30

District Wide - Free Hepatitis Testing and Vaccination - Skagit County Health Department

Get tested FREE if you're uninsured and:

You have tattoos or body piercing done with unsterilized equipment or at home
You were ever incarcerated
You served overseas during a war
You had a blood transfusion or received blood products before 1992
You've ever injected steroids, hormones or silicone
You've had sex with more than one person
You've ever been treated by a doctor for a sexually transmitted disease
You've lived with or had sex with someone with hepatitis B or C
You've ever had an organ transplant
You have liver disease or have been on kidney dialysis
You were exposed to another person's blood

PLUS, FREE VACCINATION for Hepatitis A & B for anyone who is low-income and doesn't have insurance.
Must be 18 or older.

Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Skagit County Health Department
700 South Second Street (downtown)
Mount Vernon
Questions 360/ 419-7609

Mount Vernon Campus - Performance Art Happening RIGHT NOW - MAY 27

Come to the atrium in the campus center building RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!

There is some Japanese performance art involving food happening RIGHT NOW or 12:30!

Check it out!!!!!

Mount Vernon Campus - Present in all that We Do: Anti Hindu Riots - May 27th

Mount Vernon Campus - Poetry on Wednesday - May 28

Retired SVC English Dept. faculty member and local poet, Glen Turner, will present an hour of poetry from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, at the Brown Bag Books gathering at Burlington Public Library.
The Burlington Public Library is located at 820 E. Washington Ave., which is east of the railroad tracks and the downtown core. Drive east on Fairhaven Ave., turn right on Anacortes Ave. At the next block, turn left onto Washington Ave.

The Burlington Public Library building is NEW and beautiful. Check it out.

Mount Vernon Campus - Put your COFFEE where your mouth is!

When you purchase a mug from the Cardinal Bookstore or Student Grounds, we will pour the coffee.

You get 16 ounces of coffee for the price of a 12 ounce cup, and the satisfaction of knowing you are doing something for the environment.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Drink up Cardinals!

Mount Vernon Campus - Free Heirloom Tomato Tasting - Tuesday May 27th

This coming Tuesday May 27th The Culinary Arts department
as part of our effort to inform and promote ‘Sustainable Agriculture’
will have free tasting samples of Hedlin Farms luscious, sweet,
organic Heirloom Tomatoes in our Café from 11:00 until as long as they last.

We will also have guest chef Sean Gervais from Trumpeter’s restaurant
serving his famous ‘3 LILY SOUP’ featuring Hedlin Farm’s Farm fresh organic
vegetables prepared by our students in our café from 11:00 to 1:30

District Wide - No school on Monday! - May 26

Why don't you all take Monday off?

Reminder there is no school.

Monday May 26th is Memorial Day, please take some time to remember why this holiday is in existence.

Have a great time with your family and friends!

Mount Vernon Campus - Children of the Revolution - May 23

FREE FUN MUSIC EVENT!!!!!!!!
Come and learn some Latino Dance and Guitar from the Children of the Revolution!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4SYFi4Q4G8Date: 5/23 (Fri)Time & location: Workshops - 2:30 - 3:45pm @ Multipurpose Room & cafeteria Concert - 7pm @ Phillip Tarro Theatre

The concert would last about an hour and the workshops are all 90 minutes and are as follows:
Beginners Salsa Dance with Vassili: Learn the basics of salsa partnership, footwork, and timing/rhythm. Starting from the ground up, this will teach you all the necessary fundamentals to get you dancing.

Beginners Flamenco Dance with Encarnación: An introduction to different flamenco styles, practice with palmas (clapping) zapateo (taping) or marcajes (body movements to mark the rhythm) . Learn in detail flamenco postures and move different parts of your body separately: hands, arms, torso, hips and footwork.

Beginners Flamenco guitar workshop with Eric Jaeger:Requirements: Acoustic guitar, nylon string preferred but not necessary. Some knowledge and ability to play open chords and bar chords.Eric will introduce guitarists to a short history of flamenco guitar and it's roots, flamenco technique and posture, and various exercises and rhythms. Students will receive individual attention.
Join us and meet the great band!

Mount Vernon Campus - Plant Sale - May 23

Friday Plant sales for the next few weeks

This week there are:
· Nice baskets
· Some Dahlias
· Lots of herbs and basket stuffers

Place: Atrium in the Campus Center Building
Time : 9:00 - 12:30

Come support the green house on campus. GO PLANTS!!!

Mount Vernon Campus - 2 Omelets for the price of 1 - May 22

To celebrate the last day open of our Omelet/Lunch Sauté Bar we are offering 2 OMELETS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!
Bring a friend and support or culinary students as the practice speed and accuracy.

Also here is early notice of something very special for next week. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we are celebrating the C.H.E.F.S. (Chefs, Hospitality Educators, Farmers and Sustainability) grant that we received by inviting a group of local farmers and chefs who are supporters of sustainable food products to bring some samples for the college community to experience.

Tuesday: Hedlin Farms and Trumpeters Restaurant > fantastic Heirloom Tomatoes
Wednesday: IGCF meat Co-op and Adrift Restaurant > healthy organic, sustainable meat products
Thursday: Taylor Seafood and The Rhododendron Café > local Skagit Valley Shellfish w/ Don Shank’s famous Paella recipe served in our cafe

Mount Vernon Campus - AVA Student Art Show

Please take an opportunity to go see the AVA Student Art Show in the gallery. The show ends May 30th. The students displaying their work are Cynthia Logan, Shihori Shinsaka and Jenny Sandbo. A reception for the students will be on May 27th 4:00 - 6:00 pm at the gallery.
Questions email greg.tate@skagit.edu

Mount Vernon Campus - What is it?

Have you been over to Hodson Hall lately?
Walk to the middle of the grassy Quad area and turn to your right.
Hodson Hall is in front of you ... what do you see? What do you think it is?
Email laura.morris@skagit.edu with your response.

Mount Vernon Campus - Check out the Tech-Know Bar

Got a techo problem? Need to convert a document, publish a web page, plan/share your schedule, forward your SVC email or have a group edit a group work presentation - welcome to the island of techno bliss. Ya man we have the answers for you.

The Tech-Know Bar is here provide SVC students support in using E-Learning. These tools include Blackboard, and all the features of the MySVC EDUapps.

Cruise on over to the Currently the Tech-Know Bar is open 9:00AM to 12:00PM and 2:00PM to 6:00PM in the Atrium in the Campus Center Building.

Mount Vernon Campus - Audition for the Summer Play

This summer we will be producing 'The Soul Plays II', an evening of one act plays by local writer Nicola Pearson. These plays are a continuation of last years highly successful 'Soul Plays'. Performances are July 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 7:30PM in the Phillip Tarro Theatre. Auditions are 2:30PM on Wednesday, May 28. There are roles (smaller, due to the nature of the one act play form) for 8 women and 6 men. Rehearsals will begin at the beginning of June and will be scheduled at the convenience of the cast. This is an excellent opportunity to become involved in a show that requires a shorter rehearsal period. For more information call director Andy Friedlander at 360-416-7723.
Visit SVC Dramatic Arts - http://www.skagit.edu/directory.asp_Q_pagenumber_E_249

Mount Vernon Campus - Wednesday April 9th

Wednesday April 9th -- Blood Drive

Be Someone's Hero!
8:30 am - 11:00 pm 11:45 am - 2:30 pm
The Puget Sound Blood Center will be here for a Mount Vernon Campus Blood Drive.
Drive will be located in the Multipurpose Room in the Cafeteria building.
An appointment in the Health Services Office or for more information email: laura.morris@skagit.edu.
Give Blood! Get Cookies! Save a Life!

Mount Vernon Campus - April 18th - Talent Show

Enjoy our Home Grown Talent.
Big fun, and food.
Phillip Tarro Theatre

District Wide - Finals Week - Book Buy Back

Cash for Books
http://www.skagit.edu/email/cash_for_books.pdf

Mount Vernon Campus - Saturday, April 5th - Comedy Cabaret: Picking up the Pieces with Laughter

Skagit Valley College Women’s Program Presents:

Comedy Cabaret "Picking up the pieces with laughter"

Starring:
"A Few Good Women" from the Up-Front Theatre in Bellingham
Saturday April 5th—6:00pm—Phillip Tarro Theatre—Skagit Valley College
Get your tickets now!!!
$15 pre-sale
$20 @ the door
http://www.skagit.edu/email/Auction_Poster.pdf
Tickets can be purchased at the Cashier’s Window at SVC or by phone at 360-416-7658
360-416-7762
Food & Fun**Magic Show**Silent Auction!
All proceeds benefit the Theresa M. Babcock Scholarship Fund for People in Transition

District Wide - Got Shots?

Got Shots?
Skagit Valley College now requires that all degree seeking students be immunized for MMR (measles, mumps, rubella).
Find out more about the policy and how to comply
https://www.skagit.edu/news3.asp_Q_pagenumber_E_2030
Make sure you are in compliance the next time you register or pay fees.
Questions? laura.morris@skagit.edu

Mount Vernon Campus - 04.01 - 04.30- Art Show

What you don't see: Field Drawings fro the Upper Skagit by Kris Ekstrand in the SVC Art Gallery. April 1 - 30 (web site coming soon)
Visit the home of the Visual Arts Department on the Mount Vernon campus of SVC at
https://www.skagit.edu/directory.asp_Q_pagenumber_E_250

District Wide - Health Services

Got Insurance?
No?
We can help.
Click on this link and discover all of the insurance options available for SVC students, their families and community members too!
https://www.skagit.edu/directory.asp_Q_pagenumber_E_359
Questions: laura.morris@skagit.edu