Canceled classes due to low enrollment cause disruption in the lives of Whatcom Community College students and faculty. When enrollment is low for classes that have been scheduled far in advance, substantial deliberation goes into deciding what steps to take going forward, explains Carla Gelwicks, Dean of Instruction at Whatcom….
Dropped classes leave Whatcom students behind
¿Hablas Espanol? Whatcom Museum is ready for you
The Whatcom Museum, an art and natural history museum in downtown Bellingham is displaying its exhibitions to a new audience. “One of the barriers for some people to come in is not being able to read or understand the labels,” said Christina Claassen, the museum’s marketing and public relations manager….
Whatcom programs open conversations about mental health
Whatcom Community College hopes to combat the stigma around mental health by reaching out to students and bringing awareness to available resources on campus. “The stigma and stereotypes around mental illness induce and perpetuate feelings of shame, which keeps people from speaking up and seeking support,” said Carlyn Finerty, a…
Orca Sports Update 11/11
Men’s soccer took on the Clark Penguins in the first round of the NWAC Championships on Wednesday. The Penguins jumped out to an early 1-0 lead with a goal in the 13th minute, but the Orcas would answer back with three unanswered goals and go on to win 3-1. Continuing…
Campus event brings community together to honor dead and celebrate life
On Nov. 1, the Whatcom Community College Office of Student Life and Development and the Simpson Intercultural Center hosted a Dia De Los Muertos event in Syre Student Center Auditorium. “It’s a celebration of life and remembering those who have gone into another life. It’s a celebration of those that…
Star Wars: Tales Of The Jedi has something for every fan
A little snippet of the Anakin-Ahsoka dynamic that fans of the “Filoniverse” have been starved for can now be found in the streaming Star Wars animated anthology “Tales of the Jedi.” Die-hards have been waiting for their chance to hear the voice actors and see the distinct animation style of…
Orca Sports update 11/3
On Wednesday night, men’s soccer played the Clark Penguins in the NWAC Regional Playoff. The Penguins opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a goal from Oeyvind Rydland. The Orcas would remain scoreless through the first half but would break through in the second. Beckham Uderitz got the Orcas on the…
Orca Sports update 10/28
Men’s soccer played three games this week: beating the Edmond Tritons 3-1, tying against the Everett Trojans, and losing to the Tacoma Titans 2-1. Their overall record is now 11-3-4 and 10-2-4 in conference play. They will play their last game of the regular season on Saturday, Oct. 29 as…
Bellingham Halloween Weekend Guide
The end of October is near and so starts the finale of the Halloween celebration. Bellingham will be hosting a number of Halloween-themed events for the community. On October 28th Bellingham Bells Annual Halloween party Swing by the Barkley Village Bellingham Bells store from 5-7 p.m. to participate in raffles,…
Open Court for New Sport
A new club and courts for pickleball. The Associated Students of Whatcom Community College Pickleball Club held their first drop-in session as an officially chartered club on the new pickleball courts at Whatcom Community College Oct. 20. The courts were previously serving as the campus tennis courts. Students used to…