ASWCC Student Government gives every student a voice

The ASWCC Student Government, which includes the Executive Board and the Senate, is working on several projects aimed at improving students’ experiences at WCC and amplifying their voices. ASWCC is the acronym for Associated Students of Whatcom Community College, whereas the ASWCC Student Government is the group of students selected…

ASWCC Senate Meeting

Meetings are held Monday afternoons at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom and are also streamed live on the WCC Student Life Facebook page. Join us on Zoom: 360 383 3007 Watch live on Facebook: WCC Student Life and Development Facebook page The main purpose of ASWCC Senate meetings will be to…

ASWCC Senate Meeting

Meetings are held Monday afternoons at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom and are also streamed live on the WCC Student Life Facebook page. Join us on Zoom: 360 383 3007 Watch live on Facebook: WCC Student Life and Development Facebook page The main purpose of ASWCC Senate meetings will be to…

New senate in place for 2019-20

The Associated Students of Whatcom Community College aims to enhance every student’s experience through fellow student representation. “ASWCC is a student body,” said Surabhi Subedi, the ASWCC Vice President for Clubs, “we are the bridge between students and administration.”

ASWCC welcomes new executive council

By Madison Roper The Associated Students of Whatcom Community College Student Government held an end of year report and first ever succession ceremony for the ASWCC Executive Council on June 3. The ASWCC Executive Council will be almost entirely new in fall quarter. The only role not being passed down…

Orca Day planning in full swing

By Elisa Espinoza Orca Day is a Whatcom Community College tradition that brings students together to celebrate the ending of the school year one week before finals, through activities and food. This year, Orca Day will happen on June 5th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will take place…

Foreign exchange students showcase cultures

By Eva Mo The Whatcom Office Student Life and Development hosted the Global Cultural Night on May 2 to celebrate the cultural diversity on campus. “We wanted to share cultural diversity on campus to Whatcom Community, build a campus community that celebrates diversity, and hope students make new friends on…

Community garden project is growing

By Elisa Espinoza The Office of Student Life and Development and the Orca Food Pantry’s team have organized a new garden project funded by The Associated Students of Whatcom Community College student government. The project consists of weekly trips to the Cordata Neighborhood Garden, where students can learn how to…

Find Your Pod helps students connect

By Sydney Mitchell Find Your Pod is a student-led conference that helps  introduce students who are on the same academic pathways to each other. Joy Kumala, a student and the ASWCC director for Academic Success, and adviser Kunbi Ajiboye, the Associate Director for Student Life and Development are the organizers….

Winter club fair highlights new offerings

By Eva Mo The winter club fair, held on Jan. 26 at Syre Student Center, showcased 31 of the 36 active clubs on campus. Alejandra Hobi, ASWCC Director for Club Events, organized and ran the event. “I am really excited about clubs and especially about the Winter Club Fair,” Hobi…