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…
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Learning contracts give students academic flexibility
By Eva Mo For students who are interested in self-learning, Whatcom Community College offers a Learning Contract that will design individual course content, or possibly take a course from the catalog for students. This means students can have more control over their learning, such as negotiating the pace of learning, the learning methods and evaluation with a self-designed contract.
Open Space program AIMS to help students
By Katauna Loeuy The AIM Open Space program at Whatcom Community College provides a drop-in facility for students to connect with one-on-one mentoring or assistance for any aspect of the college experience, including academic help and personal well-being. Sara Purington, one of three AIM coaches and a Title III Student…
Tutors at math, writing centers ready to help
By Katauna Loeuy Whatcom Community College offers learning centers, one for writing and one for math, to students in need of academic assistance. “I make sure that getting access to academic support is as seamless a possible and that the support is high quality,” said Jason Babcock, director of the…
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…
Financial aid assistance at many levels
By Elisa Espinoza One of the main concerns when it comes to college is money. Paying for tuition, rent, books and food are only some of the things students have to worry about, therefore financial aid and scholarships become crucial for many. Obtaining support from college advisers, staff, and programs…
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…
Forum designed to expose truth of plastics
By Katauna Loeuy “The Truth about Plastics,” a day-long educational forum hosted at Whatcom Community College, brought together a variety of experts and concerned citizens to study the hard truth about plastics and their environmental impact. The Mt. Baker chapter of the Sierra Club, Zero Waste Washington, and the Sustainability…
Girls Go Tech offers inspiring intro to STEM
By Katauna Loeuy The Girls Go Tech organization held their annual one-day workshop, which introduces middle school girls to STEM careers. When the Perking’s non-traditional grant was awarded to this program, the Girls Go Tech event had been offered annually since 2010. The grant reaches out to underrepresented populations, making…
International Programs celebrates diversity
By Elisa Espinoza Since it was established in 1967, Whatcom Community College’s founder Harold G. Heiner had the purpose of internationalizing the school. Heiner believed that by bringing in students from different countries and cultures, the college could achieve greater institutional diversity. Today, the International Programs staff works to preserve…