The new Director for Athletics and Recreation at Whatcom Community College, Rob Pedicone, has high hopes and expectations for the athletic programs – including in the classroom. “I want to see one of our teams lift an NWAC trophy…the other thing is to improve our academic standards,” Pedicone said. Pedicone…
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Students Expand Social Circles at Kick-off BBQ
The Office of Student Life and Development at Whatcom Community College hosted a Fall Welcome Back BBQ in the courtyard outside the Syre Student Center Sept. 22. “Last week’s event was an opportunity for me to expand my circle,” said Whatcom student Hei Suen Clare Wong. “I met many students…
Orca Food Pantry Reopens With Expanded Services
The campus community celebrated the opening of the new Orca Food Pantry in the Syre Student Center on Sept 23. The space, formally home to the Dockside Café, was revived through the efforts of Associated Students of Whatcom Community College (ASWCC). The opening of the Orca Food Pantry is one…
Helping Students Get Oriented Back on Campus
After nearly two years of the campus being closed, the Office of Student Life and Development at Whatcom Community College is working diligently to increase engagement and get students involved again in campus life. “People don’t talk about it enough but being a student is hard,” Associated Students of Whatcom…
Pizza Oven Project Cooking Over Summer
Doreen Richmond, who works in transitional learning at Whatcom Community College, saw students struggling to connect. “I noticed this year more than any other time in my past 22 years teaching that there were just so many students that were very anxious coming back to campus,” Richmond said. So she…
Coming To America From Japan
Just a few days before the start of the spring quarter, a nervous yet excited young woman from Japan stepped off a plane into a whole new country. But coming to America was a requirement in order for her to complete her program in Japan. Haruka Akiyama is part of…
New Media Center Offers A Lot Of Cool Stuff
The Phyllis and Charles Self Learning Commons at Whatcom Community College finished construction in May 2020 but was unable to open its doors to students due to COVID-19. “We opened the WCC Student Tech & Study POD on the first floor of the LRN in March 2021. This was our…
Dr. Barry Robinson: Why He Chose Whatcom
After serving as the Executive Dean of Healthcare and Human Services at Seattle Central College, Vice President of Instruction Barry Robinson has found a new home at Whatcom Community College, excited to be at the forefront of what the institution has to offer both its students and the broader community….
Former International Student, Whatcom Alum Returns to Campus
If you’ve stopped by the front desk in Syre Student Center on the Whatcom Community College campus you probably know Quan Duong. Chances are, he knows you too. In fact, if you see him during working hours, you will always be graced with a smile and a warm greeting. “He…
Wingles Welcomes Students Back to Campus
The Associated Students of Whatcom Community College have restarted their wingles social event after a long break due to the pandemic. The word ‘wingle’ originated from the term ‘weekly mingles’ and was coined several years ago by ASWCC leaders. Since the campus has returned to in-person classes, the ASWCC Programming…