Mount Vernon Campus - Calling All Colors Meeting - March 3

Everyone is welcome!

Join us on Tuesday at 12:30 in Lewis Hall 65

Mount Venon Campus - SVC and Ingersoll's Transgender/Gender Variant Workshop - March 6

"A night of discussion in a safe enviroment to promote education and awareness for gender variant people and their allies."

Host: SVC Rainbow Alliance

Time: Friday, March 6 at 6:00 PM

Where: SVC Multi-Purpose Room

Mount Vernon Campus - PHI THETA KAPPA Induction Ceremony - March 3

COME JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE INDUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS OF
PHI THETA KAPPA INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

Theta Upsilon Chapter
Skagit Valley College

INDUCTION CEREMONY
Date: March 3, 2009
Time: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Place: Multi-Purpose Room
In the Campus Center Building
We welcome friends, family, and faculty to join us in celebrating this occasion.
Inductees please arrive ten minutes early.

Mount Vernon Campus - QUILTERS - Feb. 27, Feb. 28, March 1, March 7, March 8

This is a delightful family musical with a score of original andtraditional folk and old time music. See beautiful quilts and hear the 7woman cast, including Diane Johnson, create incredible harmonies. Pricesare reasonable and SVC students are FREE! The Office of Student Life ispicking up the tab for all SVC student tickets. All you have to do ispresent your ID at the box office. Proceeds from the show will help sendthe choir to Austria.

QUILTERSBy Molly Newman and Barbara DamashekMusic and Lyrics by Barbara DamashekBased on “The Quilters: Women and Domestic Art” By Patricia Cooper andNorma Bradley Allen February 27, 28, March 6, 7 – 7:30PM March 1, 8 –2:00PM McIntyre Hall For tickets –416–7727/866–624–6897/www.mcintyrehall.org

"QUILTERS is a show pieced together with love and stitched with pride … athing of beauty, comfort and joy." – The New York Post

"... a tender and moving theatre work, a human patchwork rippling in thebreeze of memory.." – Newsweek

“Who would have thought that quilts, quilting – quilters – had so much joyand pain, laughter and tears, so much life, beauty and drama in them?” –Drama–Logue

Using the story of a pioneer woman and her six daughters, QUILTERS blendsa series of interrelated scenes into a rich mosaic which captures thesweep and beauty, the terror and joy, the harsh challenges and abidingrewards of frontier life. Illuminating stories using quilt blocks, music,dance, drama and laughter, the action depicts the joys and sorrows of thelives of women on the American frontier. This wonderful and upliftingfamily musical will utilize the talents of local quilters, musicians andactresses. Produced by the music and theatre arts programs at SkagitValley College with the support of the Associated Student Body by specialarrangement with the Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

Q's: andy.friedlander@skagit.edu

Mount Vernon Campus - GOT THE WRITING BLUES? - On Now

SVC’s Mount Vernon campus Writing Center is now open to serve students in L11. The Center is open Wednesday 2:30-5:30pm, Thursday 2:30-6:00pm, Friday 2:30-6:00pm.
Questions? Contact Angelica Hernandez, 416-7736.
The Writing Center is free for all students from all disciplines.

Mount Vernon Campus - International Week - March 9 to March 13

Learn what individuals are doing to make a difference globally through relief, development and advocacy work around the globe with disadvantaged populations, and how those of us who would like to join in these efforts can get involved.

Monday:

• Student Ceramics Sale - Fundraiser for Potters for Peace
• 12-2 pm - Opening Ceremony, Panel & Reception—Speaker: Eileen Conoboy, Peace Corps
• 6 pm - “Understanding Islam”—Speaker: Hamza Chaudhry,Campus Center Multi-Purpose Room

Tuesday:

• 10-2 pm - Global Service Fair
• 7 pm - “A World of Possibilities: Breakdown to Breakthrough“Speaker: Jim Bergquist, McIntyre Hall

Wednesday:

• 12:30-1:30 pm - Global Travel Opportunities with SVC
• 5-7:30 pm - “Loteria” — Mexican Bingo, $10 admission,$5 for students w/ID

Thursday:

• 12:30-1:30 pm - Global Health Care Panel
• 7:30 pm - “From Sea to Shining Sea: Music fromAfrica to Asia”SVC Choirs with guest artists Juba Marimba, McIntyre Hall ($15 gen., $10 seniors and students)

Friday:

5:00 - 7:30 p.m. - International Dinnerat McIntyre Hall Social Hour 5:00 pm, Dinner 5:45 pm Keynote Speaker: Wanambisi E. Wesakania($25 Gen / $15 SVC Student)

7:30pm - Lunasa Quintet (Irish music), McIntyre Hall*Tickets: $40, $30, $27

Q's: ted.maloney@skagit.edu

Mount Vernon Campus - Toy Drive for the Children's Hospital in Seattle - Feb. 18 to March 9

A group of students in the Professional Communications class is hosting a Toy Drive for the Children's Hospital in Seattle. From February 18th thru March 9th there will be a donation bin located in the Student Life Office. All toys that are donated MUST be NEW due to the variety and severity of each child's illness. Some of the items that are accepted are: Rattles, Teething Rings, Stuffed animals, Bath and beauty gift sets, $5 and $10 gift cards, Nail Polish, Deck of Cards, Disney DVD's, Arts and Crafts supplies. Please do not gift wrap items. Please Help a child's time in a hospital be a happy one. Brochures with complete list of donatable items will be handed out in the hall by the Counseling Office.

Any questions please contact Becky at rhenry8043@mysvc.edu

Mount Vernon Campus - Why is Obama Black: Whiteness and the Co-Creation of "the Other" - Feb. 26

If you missed it the first time, here's your second chance!
In honor of African American History Month, our own Dr. Ernest Tutt will present- Why is Obama Black: Whiteness and the Co-Creation of "the Other".
Please join us on Thursday, February 26 at 12:30-1:20 in the Multipurpose Room on the SVC campus.
Free and Open to the Public.
Sponsored by Multicultural Student Services, Phi Theta Kappa and Office of Student Life.

Mount Vernon Campus - Susan Russell Workshop - Feb. 28

It’s All AboutColor!
Saturday, February 28,10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Skagit Valley College,Hodson Hall, Room 209$75.00 registration &materials fee.

An introduction to paintingwith gouache, this workshopwill focus on using a limitedcolor palette to create abstractdesigns and compositions.One of the oldest mediumsused by western and easternartists, gouache colors areintense, easy to useand dry quickly.Learn to use thisexciting mediumwith artist andveteran teacher,Susan Russell.!is workshopis designed foradults: artists,teachers, collegeand high schoolart students.Limited scholarshipsfor students. Clock hoursavailable for teachers.

Q's: mary.iverson@skagit.edu

District Wide - Spring Quarter Registration - Feb 17 to March 10

It is time to start thinking about registering for Spring Quarter 2009.Please log onto MySVC at http://www.skagit.edu/mysvc and under Registration tools click “View Registration Date/Time” to find out your personal electronic date and time. You can register online or in person on or after your personal date and time. You can view the spring quarter schedules online at http://www.skagit.edu/schedules

Prior to registration, please be sure to contact your advisor for an appointment to help you choose your classes for spring quarter. If you are not sure who your advisor is, please contact the counseling office at Mount Vernon Campus, (360) 416–7654, Whidbey Island Campus (360) 675–6656 ext. 5319, South Whidbey Campus (360) 341–2324, or San Juan Center (360) 378–3220.

Spring Quarter classes begin on March 31, 2009. Spring quarter tuition is due on March 12, 2009.

If you register on or after the tuition due date, you must pay upon registration or show evidence of approved financial aid or other sponsorship. Keep track of your place on any waitlists. Your fees are due immediately upon automatic enrollment from the waitlist.

Apply now for Graduation 2009. Spring quarter diploma application deadline is April 2, 2009. Applications received after April 2nd cannot be ensured recognition in the program or consideration for academic awards. To apply, pick up and turn in a diploma application at registration.Commencement Dates:Whidbey Island Campus, June 13, 2009, 3:30 pm Mount Vernon Campus, June 14, 2009, 3:00 pm

If you have questions please contact:
Mount Vernon Campus (360) 416–7700
Whidbey Campus (360) 675–6656 ext. 5330
South Whidbey Center (360) 341–2324
San Juan Center (360) 378–3220

Mount Vernon Campus - Winning Scholarship Dollars-Make Your Application Stand Out From the Rest - Feb. 24

In preparation for the SVC Foundation Scholarship Application process, Anna Talvi, Intern from WWU present a workshop on Tuesday, February 24 from 12:30-1:20 in Lewis 65. All are welcome!

District Wide - SVC Budget Forums - Feb. 17 & Deb. 24

As you are aware, the national and state budget picture continues to
deteriorate. Unfortunately, this situation will bring budget cuts to
Skagit Valley College

To update you on budget information and to facilitate discussion, student
forums have been scheduled as follows:

February 17, 12:30 p.m. – Mount Vernon Campus, Multipurpose Room (near the
Cafeteria)

February 24, 12:30 p.m. – Whidbey Island Campus, Hayes Hall 137

District Wide - Sixth Annual Skagit Human Rights Festival - Feb. 26, March 5, March 12, March 19

SVC students may attend any of the events below free of charge when they show their SVC ID. These films are entertaining as well as educational. Free admission is sponsored by the Office of Student Life.

Sixth Annual Skagit
Human Rights Festival
Presents
REVITALIZING COMMUNITY
Thursday, Feb 26

5:30 pm Green Drinks
Regular Art Bar Prices

7:00 pm Presentation & Panel Discussion
$10 Suggested Donation

From its beginning in Leeds, England as an informal happy hour for the environmental community, Green Drinks (greendrinks.org) has grown to include 454 communities worldwide. People meet monthly for agenda-free enjoyment of ideas and connections between like-minded and curious “greensters.” Green Drinks is a great way to get a regular check in with the mover and shakers in the community
Skagit’s inaugural Green Drinks at the Lincoln Theatre will kick off an evening of innovative community solutions to the puzzles of preservation and development.

Following presentations of the City of Mount Vernon’s waterfront development plan and the Main Street downtown revitalization program, we’ll convene a panel of representative community models to generate creative solutions.

Panel speakers:
Paul McLeod (Transition Towns, Sustainable Bellingham)
Chris Moore (Washington Preservation Trust)
Kimberly Neagle (Main Street Mount Vernon)
Jana Hansen (City of Mount Vernon)

Sixth Annual Skagit
Human Rights Festival
Presents
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Thursday, March 5

7:00 pm
$10 Suggested Donation

The documentary “Kilowatt Ours” focuses on how ordinary citizens can take an active role in energy conservation and provides simple solutions for homes, businesses and schools that significantly lower utility bills. This 56 minute film examines where our energy comes from before it reaches our outlets and switches, revealing the hidden costs.

Few of us consider the health and environmental consequences of power generation, given our isolation from the source of its production. Nationally, fifty percent of our electricity comes from the burning of coal, and another twenty percent from nuclear sources. (The film does not address Washington State particularly, but our local utility Puget Sound Energy reported in 2007 over 37% of our power was generated from coal, predominantly from sources partially-owned by PSE in Montana). After examining the harmful effects from mining, transportation and disposal of waste associated with both coal and nuclear power, the film turns to practical, affordable and relevant steps for change that all of us can readily adopt into our daily lives.

Conservation and renewable energy are highlighted as a viable alternative to our current energy path, and will be the focus for a panel discussion following the film. Local experts in energy efficiency and renewable energy producers and installers will share knowledge and respond to questions.

Sixth Annual Skagit
Human Rights Festival
Presents
WATER
Thursday, March 12

7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Who owns access to clean drinking water? The answer to that question is critical. We assume that clean drinking water is a common right, yet more than a billion people in the world today live without it. We here in the water rich Skagit Valley will face that question as well.
The movie “Flow – For Love Of Water,” center-piece for this evening’s event, addresses the issue – and seeks to provide some hope for the future – without ignoring the magnitude of the problem.

A panel will use the movie as a stepping stone for a discussion of the situation in our valley and our state.

Sixth Annual Skagit
Human Rights Festival
Presents
FOOD + FARMING
Thursday, March 19

Reception for Filmmakers
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Skagit Valley Food Co-op

Screening of “Good Food”
& Panel Discussion
7:00 pm
Lincoln Theatre
Free entry courtesy of the Skagit Valley Food Co-op

Something remarkable is happening in the fields and orchards of the Pacific Northwest: small family farmers are making a comeback. They’re growing much healthier food, and much more food per acre, while using less energy and water than factory farms. “Good Food,” a Whidbey Island-made documentary, visits producers, farmers’ markets, distributors and public officials who are developing a more sustainable food system.

A panel discussion follows the film including representatives from Blue Heron Farm, Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland, and Washington State Food & Farming Network.

Before the screening, join filmmakers Melissa Young and Mark Dworkin at the Skagit Valley Food Co-op for a reception and discussion of Equitable Farming and Triple Bottom Line Agriculture from 4:30 – 6:30 pm. RSVP at: www.skagitfoodcoop.com.

All Skagit Human Rights Festival events take place at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon, 360-336-8955 or toll free 877-754-6284, except for the March 19 Filmmaker Reception which is at the Skagit Valley Food Co-op.

All Skagit Human Rights Festival events take place at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon, 360-336-8955 or toll free 877-754-6284.

Skagit Human Rights Festival Sponsors

SKAGIT VALLEY FOOD CO-OP
Bayside Specialties
HKP Architects
KSVR Radio
Mount Baker Planned Parenthood
Nature Conservancy
People for a Peaceable Planet
Pride Foundation
Skagit Audubon Society
Skagit Community Action Partnership
Skagit County Democrats
Skagit Immigrant Rights Council
Skagit Land Trust
Skagit PFLAG
Skagit Valley College
Vital Chiropractic

Thank you!

http://www.lincolntheatre.org/html/cal_revitalizing.html

Mount Vernon Campus - MEDA Mentors Meeting - Feb. 10

MEDA Mentors monthly meeting will be held on February 10, 2009 at 12:30 in room T041 at Roberts Hall.
The MEDA Mentors Club is a great way to learn about the Allied Health Program.
Come see what our club has to offer. All Allied Health Students are welcome !

District Wide - EXPERIENCE CHINA Information Sessions - Feb. 10

Join us in August 2009 as we journey to China on the adventure of a lifetime!

Visit China's capital, Beijing, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, staying in student dorms on the campus of Beijing Foreign Studies University. Hear lectures from prominent professors about Chinese life and culture, and interact in casual settings with Chinese students and faculty.

Travel to the ancient capital of Xi'an, home of the Terracotta Warriors, one of the archaeological wonders of the world.

Visit "the real China" in Sichuan province - live and work among local rural villagers as we pitch in to help them rebuild from the devastating earthquakes of last May.

College credit may be available.

This study tour is sponsored by Skagit Valley College and led by faculty member Ted Maloney, SVC's exchange professor at Beijing Foreign Studies University in 2005-07. This tour is open to SVC students, faculty, staff and community members.

This tour is not suitable for everyone. For a significant portion of the trip we will be living in rugged rural areas (with minimal facilities) seldom visited by foreigners, and at the invitation of an aid organization that depends on maintaining local good will to continue its important work. As a result, space is limited, and no guarantee that all applicants will be selected.

COST: $2800, including round trip air fare, domestic travel in China, admission fees and guides, accommodations and ground transportation, and some meals. Participants should plan for an additional $100-200 as spending money for some meals, personal items and souvenirs.

DATES: August 16-31, 2009

Information Sessions.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, there will be two information sessions: on Tuesday, February 10, at the Mount Vernon campus, 12:30-1:30 pm in N-119, and at the Whidbey Island campus on Tuesday, February 10, 2:30-3:30 pm, in Hayes 137. It is strongly recommended that you attend one of these sessions if you are thinking of applying to go on this trip. However, if you cannot attend and would like an informational packet and an application, contact Ted Maloney, 360-416-7774, ted.maloney@skagit.edu.

Whidbey Island Campus - "52 Card Pick-Up" Theatre Production - Feb. 6

Is love in the cards?

"52 Card Pick-Up", a professional theatre production coming this Friday to Whidbey.

52 cards in a deck. 52 scenes about a couple’s relationship. The title of each scene is written on a card. At the start of the show the deck is shuffled and tossed in the air. The actors pick up the cards one at a time, which determines the playing order of the scenes.

The story: Very simple. They meet, they fall in love, they fall out of love, they break up. But with this concept you might see them break up before they meet. You might see ’The First Kiss’ following a fight. Or a bed scene before their second date. Or apologies for arguments that haven’t happened yet! This production has received rave reviews and won awards at theatre competitions. And it's never the same show twice.

Special SVC student price $5 in advance. Public in advance $10. Everyone at door $12. Adult Content – 16 years and up please. Sponsored by Whidbey Island Campus Program Board. Tickets on sale now at the SVC Whidbey cashier's window for this funny and unique theatre performance. Call 679-5353 to buy your tickets and we can have them waiting for you at the door.

Don't miss this professional Seattle's theatre group’s HIT SHOW on Friday, February 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Hayes Hall 137.

When was the last time you crossed the bridge? Enjoy an evening out on the island.

Mount Vernon - Mongolia Library Project Presentation - Feb 10

As many of you may or may not know the Upsilon Theta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa here on the Mount Vernon Campus conducts periodic book drives. Many thanks to those of you who have helped us in these past efforts. These collection drives both raised funds and aided projects in Africa.

Now the club is taking on an additional project in connection with our book drives.

Donna Rushing will present information concerning the Mongolia Library Project, Tuesday, February 10th at 12:30-1:30 p.m. This will be held in the Mt. Vernon campus library in the meeting room in the far right corner in the back of the Library. Because it is in the Library, no food or drink is allowed.

Mount Vernon - Program Board Valentine's Day Event- Feb. 13

Music in the Cafeteria starting at noon. Band TBA

Piñata in the lobby starting at 12:30 pm. Come and join Program board. There are prizes to be won; Gift Certificates to Lorenzo’s, Olive Garden and Red Robins., stuffed animals and more.

Q's: laura.morris@skagit.edu

Mount Vernon - International Week - March 9 to March 13

International Week will be March 9-13, 2009. Do you have a special talent represented of a different culture that can be shared with others? Is there a sweet treat that you know others would enjoy? Become a part of something great by joining others and celebrate being a Global Citizen. International Week is a chance for all students to get involved. If you are interested in sharing a piece of your culture and heritage, contact Anji Viola in the International Programs office for more information.

Q's: anji.viola@skagit.edu

Mount Vernon - Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Opportunities - Feb. 3

Jeanne Gaffney from WWU will be speaking about transferring and scholarship opportunities for Phi Theta Kappa, on Tuesday, February 3rd from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room. This is a wonderful chance to come and find out why it is GREAT to be a member of Phi Theta Kappa!

Q's: mcarr3568@mysvc.skagit.edu