Whatcom Community College was recently awarded a $686,975 grant from the National Science Foundation for a project that aims to improve course success rates, retain more students in STEM programs, and reduce equity gaps among engineering majors. “Our goal is to help students see how they can make positive contributions…
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Fun O’Rama Throwdown Hopes to Spark Interest in Younger Generation
The Engineering and Art departments at Whatcom Community College partnered May 19 to bring a hands-on, all-ages event to Cascade Hall in the hopes of getting kids excited about engineering. “Cascade Hall Fun O’ Rama Throwdown” welcomed the campus alongside the public to explore all that the recently-renovated engineering space…
What is ASWCC Student Senate?
There are many places around campus that put student funds to good use, one of them being the Associated Students of Whatcom Community College Student Senate. ASWCC Student Senate is a group of students at WCC authorized to make choices on student money spending. A treasury is allocated to the…
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.”
Student Senate Notes
May 22, 2017 The Associated Students of Whatcom Community College meets on Mondays during winter quarter. All students and faculty are welcome to attend the senate meetings which are held from 4-5 p.m. in the Syre Student Center Room 108. ASWCC Mission: To serve students by providing diverse opportunities for…
Oct. 21 & Nov. 4 Senate Notes
ASWCC Notes: October 21 & November 4, 2016 The Associated Students of Whatcom Community College meets on Fridays during fall quarter. All students and faculty are welcome to attend the senate meetings which are held from 4-5 p.m. in the Syre Auditorium. New Business: Director of Clubs- Evelyne Mugabe: Finished…
Senate Notes 9/30/16
Senate notes 2/11/14
Tutoring Services funding proposal A motion was made to give $5,510 to Tutoring Services to provide networking for 10 computers and a printer. The motion was not passed. The senate decided to let the budget committee handle the request and further discuss it in hopes of passing a future motion….
December 3, 2013
Student club recognitions Jessica Duncan, the director of clubs and organizations, announced that the Veteran’s Club and the Chess Club have been certified by the Student Senate. Four clubs have also been re-certified by the senate: Queer Straight Alliance, Sustainability Club, French Club, and Teachers of Tomorrow. Library student supplies…
November 12, 2013
Sandwich boards A motion was unanimously passed to spend $1,280 on 10 sandwich boards for student clubs. These will be purchased from a local sign company. Black and Brown Summit A motion was unanimously passed to spend $351.25 to send 17 students to Highline Community College to attend the “Black…