High tech media center, makerspace are highlights of new building set to open in fall 2020. In 2016, Whatcom Community College announced the construction of two new buildings on campus, a learning center and on-campus student housing. Now these two projects are nearing completion. “The Phyllis and Charles Self Learning…
Tag: Student life
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…
Foreign exchange students showcase cultures
By Eva Mo The Whatcom Office Student Life and Development hosted the Global Cultural Night on May 2 to celebrate the cultural diversity on campus. “We wanted to share cultural diversity on campus to Whatcom Community, build a campus community that celebrates diversity, and hope students make new friends on…
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…
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…
Gaming club: ‘If it’s a game, we play it’
By Alex Pierott Whatcom Community College’s gaming club on campus focuses on all aspects of gaming. Gaming Club started in 2017 to gather student gamers on campus in a community. “It’s a socially oriented club to help people meet new people and relax after classes,” said Robert “Bear” Kersey.
Winter club fair highlights new offerings
By Eva Mo The winter club fair, held on Jan. 26 at Syre Student Center, showcased 31 of the 36 active clubs on campus. Alejandra Hobi, ASWCC Director for Club Events, organized and ran the event. “I am really excited about clubs and especially about the Winter Club Fair,” Hobi…
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.
New bus pass program starts rolling
By Gabirel Sofie Whatcom will be transitioning to a new system for its bus pass program starting winter quarter. All currently enrolled students at Whatcom Community College will have the opportunity to obtain the integrated bus pass. A $20 charge will be added as part of regular tuition and the…