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NSC Hosts Nikkita Oliver on “Political Participation at the State- & Local-Level”, , Thursday, February 4, noon - 1:15 pm , , Join Zoom Meeting , @ Original URL: https://zoom.us/j/96507588165?pwd=Y3RiMkdSdEJJSWZmMm82VUNzVktjUT09. Click or tap if you trust this link. https://zoom.us/j/96507588165?pwd=Y3RiMkdSdEJJSWZmMm82VUNzVktjUT09 Meeting ID: 965 0758 8165 Passcode: engage , 300-person maximum, first come first served , There is no denying that we are living in extraordinary political times. Many citizens are hungry to share their voices and help facilitate productive political change, but they do not necessarily know how to do so. Building on our fall event featuring former White House staffer Eric Liu, we focus Winter quarter on civic engagement on the state- and local-level and welcome Nikkita Oliver! , , Nikkita Oliver (they/them) is a Seattle-based creative, community organizer, abolitionist, educator, and attorney. Working at the intersections of arts, law, education, and community organizing Nikkita strives to create experiences which draw us closer to our humanity and invites us to imagine what we hope to see in the future. Nikkita is the co-executive director of Original URL: https://www.…, , This event is sponsored by: The Seattle Colleges’ Offices of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion The North Seattle Office of the Vice President of Instruction, Faculty Development The North Seattle College ad hoc Civic Engagement Committee North Seattle College Student Leadership The Seattle Colleges’ Political Science Programs The North Seattle College History Program The North Seattle…
North Seattle College student Nicola Rigor started classes in spring quarter 2020. Nicola is studying business and is the liaison for the Multicultural and Social Events board in Student Leadership. Nicola would like to go into marketing and public relations or human services in media., Q:, When did you start at NSC?, A:, I started in spring quarter 2020., Q:, What are you studying?, A:, I'm studying for my Business Transfer degree, and my hope is to attend the Foster School of Business with a minor in acting. We'll see if that's physically possible!, Q:, What field would you like to go into?, A:, I'd like to get into either marketing and public relations, or human services in media. I enjoy the artistic flair that can come into marketing, and relating to and helping guide people. I find I have a knack for telling stories and connecting on a personal level with people, and I hope to be able to bring that kind of support and community into my future career. I also realized, especially in…, Q:, Favorite class at NSC?, A:, So far - Business Calculus! Getting back into math after six years is kind of like riding a bike, and I'm honestly shocked how much I like it., Q:, Why NSC?, A:, I received an A.A. degree from Seattle Central College in 2016, and when I decided to pursue a completely different education and career path than I had originally planned for, some things came up and returning to my alma mater became more difficult than anticipated. My daughter had been a part of the Co-op program run through North Seattle College (NSC), and I remember having a few friends that…, Q:, Where do you draw your inspiration from?, A:, My ancestors. My parents - who are artists, activists, and teachers. My daughter! I really enjoy fantasy, non-fiction stories, movies, and shows - I've always had an active imagination, and I love getting lost in a world that is different from our own but at the same time teaches lessons that are applicable to the daily struggle. That's where I like to base most of my own writing. I've also been…, Q:, Why is getting a higher education important to you?, A:, Higher education is important to me because it represents a unique space: a gateway, a foundation, and a mirror. A gateway to a space where community, opportunity, support, learning, and creativity can all thrive - and show you that it's possible to exist on a greater scale. A foundation for uplifting yourself, your community and your family - whatever that may look like to you. And a mirror,…
