Angelique Eklund has been chosen as North Seattle College’s 2020 Transforming Lives Award nominee. The award recognizes current or former students whose lives have been transformed by pursuing higher education at a community or technical college. “I have seen [Angelique] go from being an engaged and enthusiastic student in class to an engaged and enthusiastic leader for the entire North Seattle…
Dear Students, Through continued review of the King County Public Health recommendations, conversations with our staff, and noting that we are nearing final exams, we have decided to suspend classroom instruction for one day, Monday, March 9, meaning no classes will be held at NSC on Monday. At that time faculty will be working to create lesson plans for the remaining weeks of winter quarter…, There are still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 among students or employees at any Seattle Colleges locations., The decision to suspend classroom instruction is intended to minimize the potential exposure to coronavirus by students, faculty, and staff. This follows our decision on Thursday to cancel public events at our campus involving more than 50 people. If a COVID-19 case is confirmed, NSC will review our operational plan. We will continue prioritize your health and safety and will be in touch with…
Basic and Transitional Studies WILL have ESL, ABE, GED, HS+ and I-BEST classes this spring quarter, and they will start Monday, April 13. The classes will not be on campus. Classes will be online. More information Original URL: https://northseattle.edu/academics/pre-college-programs. Click or tap if you trust this link. here . You will need: A computer or tablet with a camera, speakers and a…
Good Evening North Seattle College Colleagues, I had every intention of writing to you today simply introducing myself as your new interim President. However, I would be remiss if I did not address the occurrences of the past few months across these United States. I am an educator and a mother of two adult children. I am shaken to my core by the ongoing racially motivated incidences that very…, Chemene Crawford, Ed. D, President (Interim), North Seattle College
Today, Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County is organizing a statewide general strike and silent protest march. We recognize our students, employees and community are engaging in the conversation to advocate for social justice and for Black Lives Matter. We stand with you. When our most vulnerable communities are impacted, we are reminded of how much work still must be done for our students,…
North Seattle College proudly presents the new logo for our mascot “Star” the Pacific Tree Frog. The Pacific Tree Frog has great significance to North Seattle College. The frog lives right here on campus and has made this land home long before the college was built. Now, the Pacific Tree Frog will be an official part of NSC’s history. “I am beyond excited. I believe the Pacific Tree Frog named, "…
This year, like art classes and science labs, the North Seattle College choir moved online. Students attended class virtually to learn the basics of singing and to study music that they later recorded individually. Their individual songs were combined in Garage Band to produce the final piece. Listen to the choir: Q&A with Adam Burdick, North Seattle College choir director What song is this…, "The song is “Shosholoza”, a song from South Africa that was sung by miners who traveled on the steam train to Zimbabwe to work in the mines there. It was used as a protest song during the apartheid era and has become an unofficial national anthem in South Africa today. Our version was arranged by Moira Smiley, an American musical artist, and we use her arrangement with her permission. The…, How have online classes impacted your students?, "Students dealt with many complications and distractions to make this class work. Everything from fire alarms, spotty Internet connection and uneven access to tech, housemates, relatives, and pets, and uncertainty and depression hindered them, but they pressed on.", What have you taken away from the experience of leading an online choir?, “It’s possible to have a satisfying experience learning a piece of music through Zoom, even though we can’t sing together. It is possible for a group of singers to share learning, support each other, and celebrate vocal and musical growth that we witness together.” “The students of the College Choir were very dedicated and worked hard to improve their singing and mastery of the music. It is very…
Dear North Seattle College community, Today is National Voter Registration Day. Please take this moment to celebrate our right and privilege to vote, and to encourage our community to make their voices heard by voting. In very recent history, voting was limited. Just 100 years ago, the 19 th amendment granted women the right to vote, though all women were not included by state and local voting…, King County Voter Registration and Key Dates: , Register to vote: Original URL: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/elections/how-to-vote/register-to-vote.aspx. Click or tap if you trust this link. King County Voter Registration Original URL: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/elections/elections/current-elections/november-general.aspx. Click or tap if you trust this link. Key Dates in King County for the 2020 General Election : October 13 Local…
Dear North Seattle College Community, This fall, we celebrate the founding of North Seattle College. In 1970, NSC opened its doors to the community and since that time has made a profound impact in our community and in the lives of our employees, our students, and their families. The anniversary gives us an opportunity to come together, even while most of us are working remotely. We look forward…, 50th Anniversary Mural , We are excited to share that the NSC Art Council is leading the charge for a new mural to commemorate the 50th Anniversary. The mural will celebrate NSC's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and will honor the land and history of the college. This fall, the Art Council announced a call for an Indigenous artist to design a dynamic, innovative mural, and the students of ART 204: Mural…, 50th Anniversary Sculpture, Lynne Hull, visual arts faculty, is designing a sculpture to honor the anniversary. Using foundation rocks from NSC’s original building, Lynne is creating a cairn sculpture that will serve as a symbol to mark this moment in the college’s history., Student Scholarships, In honor of NSC's 50 years of impact on the community and in celebration of our future graduates we are raising $50,000 for student scholarships. Every gift towards scholarships will be matched dollar for dollar until we reach our goal. Help us propel North Seattle College into the next 50 years with a dedication to equity, access, and education for all. Original URL: https://foundation.…, North Seattle College Timeline, The history committee is digging into the college archives to create a digital timeline of North Seattle College. The timeline will look back at important themes, events, photos, and articles from throughout the college’s history., Time Capsule Reveal, A time capsule from 1970 is buried at the entrance to campus. This year, we’ll find out what treasures NSC employees buried for us 50 years ago. We’ll also collect treasures for a new time capsule that the next generation will discover., NSC Celebrates 50 Years Message Board, We want to hear your memories of North Seattle College. Join in the celebration of NSC's 50 years by posting a message, photo, or video to our Original URL: https://northseattle.kudoboard.com/boards/nsc-50-years. Click or tap if you trust this link. NSC Celebrates 50 Years Message Board ., Details and more information will be shared throughout the year. We look forward to celebrating the incredible work of the North Seattle College community!, Sincerely, The North Seattle College 50th Anniversary Celebration Committee Mari Acob-Nash Robin Armstrong Cristóbal A. Borges John Figge Thomas Fuglestad Steve Hoffman Renée Infelise Annie Kelley-Kamp John Lederer Marianne Legg Margaret McKibben Rakhee Phelps Sonja Renner Christie Santos Susan Shanahan Toni Stankovic Jeannette U in partnership with the NSC President's Office
This fall quarter, North Seattle College Marketing & Communications got the chance to catch up with first year student and NSC Student Body President, Leah Scott. This will be the first installment in a quarterly series aimed at getting to know our NSC students a little bit better., Q:, When did you start at NSC?, A:, I started at North Seattle College in summer quarter of 2020, so I am relatively new to the college., Q:, What are you studying?, A:, I am studying economics and political science., Q:, What field would you like to go into?, A:, I would love to become an economist!, Q:, Favorite class at NSC?, A:, My favorite class so far would be my Introduction to Political Science class! It’s all about learning how to think like a political scientist and it’s extremely helpful and interesting., Q:, Why NSC?, A:, Mostly because it was the closest to me, and I’m a running start student as well. Limited options, but I love it here!, Q:, Where do you draw your inspiration from?, A:, I draw my inspiration from those around me, when I see others working hard; I want to as well., Q:, Why is getting a higher education important to you?, A:, A higher education is important to me because it is critical to what I want to be, and I’ve found this newfound love for learning and growth.
