By Alex Moreno Beginning in the fall quarter of 2017, Whatcom will be offering a Bachelor of applied science (BAS) in IT Networking. The degree is the first four-year baccalaureate degree offered at Whatcom. Janice Walker, the dean for workforce education at Whatcom, essentially oversees all programs that lead to…
First bachelor’s degree offered by Whatcom
Whatcom choir to perform in opra
By Dustin Rich On Nov. 4, 6, 11, and 13, four Whatcom student musicians from Music 165 will get the chance to perform in the chorus of Pacific Northwest Opera’s production of “Carmen” at McIntyre Hall located on Skagit Valley community college’s campus. Accompanied by their instructors, these students will…
Broaden your horizon by studying abroad
By Dustin Rich Anyone who has done so will express how valuable of an experience going abroad is to him or her. Held down by school or a job, surrounded by all your friends and family it can be easy to forget that Bellingham isn’t the center of the world.
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…
Sailing along the Salish Sea shore
By Simon Thomas Six years ago, the U.S. and Canadian governments officially accepted the name Salish Sea as the title of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Strait of Georgia, and Puget Sound. The process had to go through the Washington State Board of Geographical Names and the Geographical Names…
Hiking Club climbs to new heights
By Nate Kahn Student run clubs on Whatcom’s campus connect members of the community together. From anime and anthropology to engineering and improv, students participate in extracurricular activities.
Native American film festival to be held at Whatcom
By Gabriel Sofie Whatcom will have a Native American Film Festival Nov. 14-18. Whatcom’s International Programs Office and Western’s Center for Canadian-American Studies are collaborating to bring together five films focusing on the Native American community. The goal of the festival is to bring more awareness to students about Native…
Seattle artist sculpts the minds of student
By Gabriel Sofie George Rodriguez, a Seattle-based artist, visited Syre Center on Oct 29, for an art presentation. He talked about his passions for sculpting and inspirations while presenting his work. Rodriguez presented a slideshow encompassing his life and work, as he talked about the process of his career. He…
Students dig the archaeology fair
By Cailean McLeod Whatcom hosted an Archeology Fair in Syre Auditorium Oct. 25. with the goal of educating students about archeology. In honor of Washington State’s Archeology Month several statewide firms, college groups, and experts in archeology presented exhibits and activities about archeology.
Suicide prevention group raises awareness
By Dustin Rich In a community with a diverse population of young adults, many of the pressing problems effecting this demographic go unmentioned or even unnoticed.