BELLINGHAM — The Whatcom Community College Black Student Union (BSU) is bringing the spirit of Harlem to campus this spring with the first-ever Mini-Harlem Fest, a celebration of Black culture, music and community, scheduled for Friday, June 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. Inspired by the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival,…
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Growing Together: How Student Volunteers Are Changing Lives
Nestled in Bellingham, Washington, Gardenview Village stands as a beacon of hope for housing service models for the homeless community. Gardenview offers 35 tiny homes, each 8-by-12 feet in area and arranged in tight rows on their plot of land near Lakeway and the Bayview Cemetery. The village accepts seniors…
The Art of Engineering
Engineering and other STEM programs are much more than just “building things.” In the minds of engineers around the world, it is a form of art – and we have some of these great artists right here at WCC’s Engineering program, including instructor Patrick Burnett. Burnett is an engineering professor…
Shuichi Irie: Saxophonist Extraordinaire
Shuichi Irie may be soft-spoken and humble about his abilities as a musician, but his accomplishments speak for themselves. Most recently one of three finalists in a prestigious competition to perform with Western Washington University’s (WWU) Western Symphony Orchestra (WSO), Irie will perform as a special guest this June. Irie…
Campus WiCyS Club Thrives In Face Of Federal Cybersecurity and DEI Cuts
Associated Students of Whatcom Community College’s (ASWCC) Women In Cyber Security Club, or WiCyS, creates a space where computer information systems (CIS) and cybersecurity students build community despite the dual-edged sword of Damocles axing federal funding for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, and shifting national priorities around government-led cybersecurity….
Bach to School Viola Recital
Sara Rohner will be presenting Bach compositions on the viola on Wednesday, April 23 at 11:30am in the Heiner building. Guest appearances will include Judith Messenger and George Mustoe, both performing pieces on the flute. Rohner said this recital is “a culmination of viola lessons from last quarter,” studying Bach…
ASU: A Safe Space for Asian Students
The Asian Student Union continues to provide Asian students at Whatcom Community College with a safe space to exist in their identities. Coming off a successful Lunar New Year event last month, the ASU holds meetings in the Simpson Intercultural Center (SIC) on Tuesdays from 3-4 p.m. Co-President of the…
Progress Amid Challenges: Reflecting on Black History Month at WCC
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Black History Month at Whatcom Community College was marked by both a recognition of progress and a call for more engagement on campus. While institutions across Bellingham, including the Bellingham Public Library and the Pickford Film Center, scheduled events to honor Black history, WCC’s observance appeared minimal….
Linda Compton: WCC Library’s Iconic Purveyor of the Items Less Borrowed
BELLINGHAM, Wash.—Anyone who has stopped by the WCC Library during Linda Compton’s working hours is sure to have come away with new information and a smile from ear to ear. Compton, WCC Library Program Specialist, describes the library as “a friendly face,” which certainly describes her animated approach to serving…
Sophomore Night Basketball
This past weekend, Whatcom Community College (WCC) hosted a home basketball game that doubled as Sophomore recognition night. Both men and women Orcas played in their final home game against the Skagit Valley College (SVC) Cardinals on Feb 22, from 2-6 p.m. The event catered free pizza with a voucher…