Congratulations to North Seattle College students Yaser Alshammari and Chris Dolinski for being named to the All-Washington Academic Team for 2024. This honor recognizes top scholars from Washington state’s community and technical colleges. Those named to the team reflect the diversity of the state, maintain high standards of excellence, and contribute positively to the community. Their stories…, Yaser Alshammari (Pictured left), Age, : 39, GPA, : 4.0, Area of study or desired degree, : Network and server administration specialist, Will transfer to a university for a BAS, (Bachelor of Applied Science) degree in information technology Yaser Alshammari is in his second year at North Seattle College, studying Network and Server Administration with a focus on Cyber Security and Networking. He expects to graduate this summer or fall. Yaser chose North Seattle College because of the availability of the program and classes he's interested in. Additionally, the classes…, Chris Dolinski (Pictured right), Age, : 34, GPA, : 4.0, Area of Study, : Academic transfer degree, Transfer degree, After sustaining a repetitive strain injury in both their arms while working as a pastry chef, Chris decided to go back to school to find something that wouldn’t destroy their body. At the age of 31 they started taking classes at North Seattle College. Chris applied to two schools for transfer, the University of Washington and Columbia University, and they were accepted at both. Proving to be Ivy…
Note: The following first appeared in the Seattle Colleges Foundation’s “The College Minute” newsletter. It was penned by veteran Seattle journalist Florangela Davila, previously a longtime reporter for the Seattle Times and most recently news director for NPR-affiliate KNKX., Stories have inhabited Diana Ma’s brain for as long as she can remember. “From my earliest memory, I’ve always had stories in me,” she says. “My mind populated with characters, worlds, fantasies; I’d get lost in another world.” Ma, 52, is sitting at Third Place Books, a fitting locale for a novelist and professor of English and Creative Writing at North Seattle College. , Heiress Apparently, , Ma’s first novel, was a finalist for a 2021 Washington State Book Award. Her latest novel, The Unbeatable Lily Hong, hit store shelves earlier this year. Both are geared to young adult readers. Ma is the daughter of Chinese immigrants. Born in Tacoma, she was raised in Burien and Renton. Throughout childhood she and her younger brother David constructed dramatic narratives and played them out…, The Unbeatable Lily Hong, , celebrates the daring creativity of 12-year-old Lily as she fights to save the community center that houses her family’s Chinese school. Growing up, Ma attended Chinese school and American school. “My American friends would say, ‘Wait, what? Four hours on a Saturday? That’s horrible.’ “But I actually enjoyed it. I wasn’t the painfully shy kid I was in American school. I was loud, obnoxious. I…
North Seattle College received a $100,000 grant renewal, for a total award of $300,000, as part of the Johnson Controls Community College Partnership Program . This funding enhances on-campus training and educational opportunities for future leaders in the HVAC, digital, fire and security industries. North Seattle College, alongside Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and…
Originally from Denmark, Camilla Pedersen came to the United States in 2016 with no plans to stay. But, as they say, life gets in the way and changed the script. She met her future husband here, and together, they decided to build their lives in this country. Camilla, who is passionate about personal growth, learning and finding new opportunities to challenge herself, knew she needed a college…
The North Seattle College Real Estate Club recently took an exclusive tour of a stunning high-rise apartment building, and it was nothing short of incredible. This hands-on experience gave students a 360-degree view of what makes a property thrive — from the lobby to the penthouse., What the students explored, Front-of-House Magic: Welcomed by the property manager, students met the dynamic team behind the scenes, from sales and maintenance to concierge services. Their passion for creating a seamless resident experience was inspirational. Safety First: Students learned about cutting-edge security systems ensuring resident safety 24/7. World-Class Amenities: From Peloton studios to rooftop lounges and…
Raishawn Swensen started at North Seattle College (NSC) at the end of 2021 when the pandemic was at its prime and the world was on lockdown. Protests were in the streets and everything and everyone was unsure of the future. She had just had her second child and was determined to raise her children in a world where education was not an institution that didn’t serve black and brown families but…, WHY, ! I was raised by a single black mother who didn’t graduate high school and the education system failed her. She was raised in a time where you could still spank the students, and yes of course my mom and her siblings being one of the few black students were spanked daily. No one helped my mom. No one saved her or her siblings, or gave her or her teenage mother the tools they needed to navigate…, WHY, is for my mommy. A woman who navigated life by herself and started in education where she had to fight and figure out life alone. As long as I live I will fight and advocate for families and communities like the one I grew up in. I remember my whole life saying I would never be in education. I was going to nursing school when I decided to have my daughter. Scared to death to hand her off to a…, WHY,, and the families I serve continue to remind me of my, WHY, everyday when I get to share space and collaborate with them for their children and families goals and what I can do to support them working in Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) with Early Intervention. Today every place I go, I advocate for equity in ECE. I advocate for a safe space for all families to get more than the minimal rights organizations put in place just to keep up with…, WHY, is to challenge, continue learning, and always understand and acknowledge the communities I will forever serve. Every instructor in the ECE program at North Seattle College has taught me something and made me a better person. I felt as though everything they said was genuine and authentic. Just a few examples would be how Ninder Gill taught me every opportunity that comes my way say yes! Even if…, I WILL LEARN, . Ms. Noris Daniel taught me that America is in fact not a melting pot, and to call it a melting pot means to take away from each unique culture, language, and flava that everyone brings. “Power to the people”. We are instead a quilt. So I started a non-profit called Quilt Of Equity that will provide outreach programs to families starting from pregnancy all the way to college. Though I continue…, WHY, reminds me daily that I in fact will change this world by empowering families to take control of their education and to empower educators to take control of their classrooms and how they impact their students and families. If no one listens to me they will listen to them! And I will make sure of it.
46th Legislative District Town Hall with Senator Javier Valdez, Rep. Gerry Pollet and Rep. Darya Farivar. An in-person discussion focused on what’s most important to community members. As the upcoming legislative session is approaching, they want to hear from community members with their concerns, needs, and ideas. Staying engaged and sharing your perspective helps us shape policies that truly…, WHO, : Sen. Javier Valdez, Rep. Gerry Pollet, Rep. Darya Farivar, WHAT, : 46th Legislative District Town Hall, WHEN, : Jan. 9, 2025, 6:00 p.m., WHERE, : North Seattle College - Auditorium 9600 College Way N. Seattle, WA 98103
Leann Dittmar , PharmD, and North Seattle College received "Washington State Pharmacist of the Year" in August from the Washington State Pharmacy Association (WSPA) for making significant impacts in the field of pharmacy through innovation, leadership and commitment to the profession. This award recognizes excellence and outstanding contributions within the pharmacy community. Leann and North…, WSPA's recognition of Dittmar, Leann's dedication to addressing one of the industry's most pressing challenges—the shortage of pharmacy technicians—sets her apart as a leader in the profession. Dr. Dittmar has worked tirelessly to create solutions to this critical issue, helping to develop and train more qualified pharmacy technicians across the state. As both a pharmacist and a physician assistant (PA), she has not only…
