Mount Vernon Campus - Campus Reads features Greg Mortenson - Nov. 16

There will be a discussion about author and humanitarian Greg Mortenson's books about building schools for Afghanistan children. This event will be held in the Multipurpose Room from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Discussion will be focused on Greg's two books — Three Cups of Tea and Stones into Schools.

This Campus Read discussion is in anticipation of Greg's visit to Skagit Valley College on January 27.

Mount Vernon Campus - Food For Toddlers - Nov. 8 - Nov. 19

Skagit Valley College student group “Baby Steps” will hold a food drive for baby and toddler food on campus November 8-19.

Collection boxes for donations will be located in the lobby and throughout campus.

Skagit Valley Neighbors in Need food bank will be the recipient of all donations. The babies thank you for your support.

For more information contact Karen Forster at kforster8205@mysvc.skagit.edu

Email Student Life for more information

Mount Vernon Campus - Destruction, Sex, & Mayhem - Oct. 29

At the SVC Campus Quad on October 29 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Take part in these fun events:

THE PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST
11:00 am to 1:30 pm.
You will have a six inch pumpkin to express your creativity.
1st place will receive a $25.00 gift certificate for SVC book store
2nd and 3rd places will receive a $10.00 gift certificate to Student Grounds Coffee
Cost — $4.00

KISS A FIRE PERSON
1:00 pm to 2:20 pm.
Cost — $2.00

TOSS YOUR GUTS
1:00 pm to 2:20 pm.
Pick up a handful of pumpkin guts and throw them at your opponents.
Cost — $4.00

TOSS YOUR GUTS + PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST
Cost — $7.00

All funds raised during this event will be donated to Skagit Valley College Fire Science Department for a new training facility.

Email Student Life for more information

Mount Vernon Campus - SVC Ensemble at the Skagit River Brewery - Oct. 28, Nov. 18, and Dec. 9

Take in these great FREE performances by the SVC Jazz Ensemble, which will be performing from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Skagit River Brewery in Mount Vernon.
Concert dates are October 28, November 18 and December 9.
These jazz sessions, directed by Vince Fejeran, are truly inspiring!
Email Vince Fejeran for more information

Mount Vernon Campus - Tech Fee Project Dealine - Oct. 26

Want to have your technology project funded by the Skagit Valley College?

Submit your request by October 26.

For more information visit www.skagit.edu/techfee.

Mount Vernon Campus - Early Planning Fall College Transfer Fair - Oct. 13

Visit with college reps from 14 four-year colleges and universities. Learn what the admissions process is for transfer students. Meet face-to-face to answer those questions about your major.

Get FREE advice that all transfer students need to know!

This event will be held at the Cardinal Center Lobby on Wednesday, October 13 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The following 4-year institutions will be represented:
o Art Institute of Seattle
o Bastyr University
o Central Washington University
o City University
o Eastern Washington University
o Northwest University
o Pacific Lutheran University
o Seattle Pacific University
o The Evergreen State College
o University of Washington
o University of Washington—Bothell
o Washington State University
o Western Washington University
o Trinity Lutheran University
Explore your options . . .
Email Karen Bade for more information

Mount Vernon Campus - Free Hot Dog Day! - Oct. 4

Free hot dogs will be provided with all the trimmings in the SVC cafeteria from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
However, you will need to procure a coupon for one of these delectable dogs! Go to the Skagit Valley College Twitter or Facebook page to get a coupon. You can also get a coupon on the SVC Events Calendar page.
Email Student Life for more information