North Seattle College is pleased to share the letter of congratulations received from U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal. We thank you for your support Congresswoman Jayapal!, Dear North Seattle College Community: I am writing to extend my congratulations to the North Seattle College community on the occasion of the college’s 50th anniversary. Since its founding in 1970, North Seattle College has been a beacon of educational excellence in our community. The career training programs, associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees and certificate programs offered at North Seattle…
The NSC Art Gallery Artist Lecture Series brings in artists from a variety of artistic disciplines who represent a wide range of viewpoints and interests. Taking advantage of the moment, this fall we are bringing in artists from across the country. To find out more about the talks, for access to the recordings of past lectures, and for links for attending upcoming lectures please visit: https://…
What:, Seattle Colleges Community Juneteenth – Father’s Day Celebration & Employee Family Carnival/Picnic, Where:, South Seattle College’s Georgetown Campus 6737 Corson Avenue South Seattle, WA 98108, When:, June 19, 2022, 1-4 p.m. On behalf of Project Baldwin, Springboard 8, Umoja, and the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Community. Join us at the Seattle Colleges Juneteenth honoring and celebration — also known as Emancipation Day and Freedom Day. With the signing of House Bill 1016, signed by Governor Inslee on May 13, 2021, Juneteenth is now a legal State holiday in 2022. The Bill reads…
Tania Figueroa has dreamed of receiving her high school diploma since her teenage years. As with many people, life happened and her dream got pushed further away from her reach. Figueroa has had to work since the age of nine to help her family. "I am the oldest of eight and I always felt the responsibility of helping so I did," said Figueroa. Figueroa migrated from Guatemala to the U.S. in 2019…, Q: Why NSC? A:, Because of the diversity of students and teachers at NSC, I believe in the school., Diverse backgrounds foster empathy and enrich the school, ., Q: Favorite class at NSC?, A: , Honestly, I enjoyed every class. Due to my age and my determination to finish my education, I was so excited to attend all of my classes., Q: What field would you like to go into?, A: , I want to study to become a medical assistant. I believe I have the personality for it. I have a passion for helping others and making people trust me and feel better., Q: Why is getting a higher education important to you?, A:, My ultimate goal is to earn a higher degree and work in a more professional environment. I wish to feel the empowerment and pride associated with being a professional., Q: Did you utilize any student support services at NSC? If yes, what were they and how were they helpful?, A:, Yes, I took advantage of the online tutors from Page One Writing & Language Center . They were extremely helpful and I learned a lot from them as well., Q: What’s next after NSC? A:, I wish to continue learning. I hope to become an X-ray technician in the future., Q: Where do you draw your inspiration from? A:, Life itself is the source of my inspiration. In life, I am always striving to do better for myself and to be an inspiration to others., If I can do it, everyone can!, Q: Anything else you’d like to share?, A:, I believe it is important to learn, but it is also important to share your knowledge! Sharing what I know and my culture and traditions with others is as important to me as learning about other cultures.
North Seattle College (NSC) honored the class of 2022 during the Seattle Colleges commencement ceremony June 21 at T-Mobile Park. More than 1,000 NSC graduates completed their programs and earned a degree or certificate in the face of a pandemic that has shaken our communities and personal lives, and drastically changed the way the college community taught and learned over the past two and a half…, North Seattle College conferred a total of 1,005 awards this year, including:, 356 academic transfer degrees, enabling graduates to transfer to four-year colleges and universities in Washington and beyond to complete their bachelor’s degrees. 230 career training associate of science degrees and certificates, preparing graduates to enter the workforce immediately. 216 short-term certificates, allowing graduates to enter/re-enter the workplace with improved skills. 154…
North Seattle College is happy to partner with Thrive Communities , an award-winning multifamily property management firm based in Seattle, to offer students in its Residential and Commercial Property Management (RCPM) bachelor’s degree program a chance to gain real world experience as they complete their degree. Through the Thrive Accelerate program, North Seattle College students can work…
Q:, When did you start at NSC?, A:, Summer 2019., Q:, What are you studying?, A:, International Business ., Q:, What field would you like to go into?, A:, I would like to expand my knowledge in the IT field, Q:, Favorite class at NSC?, A:, International Marketing, Q: Why NSC? And or what led you to NSC?, A:, North Seattle College was the closest school to where I live. I was extremely lucky with this college as my whole educational journey exceeded all my expectations. Thanks to the faculty, staff, tutors, and other employees, I was able to earn my associate degree in business and a bachelor’s degree in international business . Therefore, thanks to the internship, I found the company that I am…, Q:, Where do you draw your inspiration from?, A:, I chose business field for a reason. I've always thought that entrepreneurs are the ones who move society forward. Consequently, I also wanted to make a positive change through my business passion. Moreover, studying within a multicultural environment with the students who also pursue their ambitious goals in business has been very motivational., Q:, Why is getting a higher education important to you?, A:, Getting a higher education opens doors to many places where you can pursue your goals. Though I believe the most value that you get from a higher education is through communicating and building relationships with fellow classmates., Q:, What has been your favorite experience at NSC thus far?, A:, My favorite experience at North Seattle College is group projects. I also appreciate the opportunity given to me to represent our school at business competitions ., Q:, Anything else you’d like to share?, A:, Thanks to NSC, I realized how important it is to reinvest in your own community. I am who I am now because I was given all these resources and support at school. It makes me want to give back to our community in the future. I hope I can do this by making positive changes in our economy.
What:, North Seattle Symphonic Band Juneteenth Celebration:, “Reflection”, – under the direction of Erin Keeton-Howard, When:, June 19, 2022 3 p.m., Where:, Erickson Theatre The program entitled, “Reflection”, provides space to reflect and stretch our understanding of the holiday and celebrate the vibrant culture and triumphant joy of the black community. The program will feature the following works:, The Nine- Randall Standridge, The Nine was commissioned by the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, the Little Rock Central Band, and their director, Mr. Brice Evans. It expresses the experience of the “Little Rock Nine”; the first nine students of color to attend a previously all white high school. The composer says, “ Ignorance and hate of “the other” has been around for as long as humankind has existed,…, Suite of Old American Dances – Robert Russell Bennett, This work is a compilation of historically relevant popular tunes of early American history. Movements include: Cakewalk, Schottische, Western One-Step, Wallflower Waltz, and the finale- Rag., Come Sunday- Omar Thomas, This new work is written by Omar Thomas, a black queer composer, who states that “this one is for the culture”. Come Sunday is a tribute to the Hammond organ and it’s place in gospel worship. The first Movement is entitled, “Testimony”, and it replicates the sermon in traditional Sunday services in many black communities. It is a moment of reflection and reverence. The second movement, “Shout!”,…
North Seattle College’s Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program has been recognized for implementing one of 20 “promising practices” by the Community College Baccalaureate Association (CCBA). With the support of ECMC Foundation , the CCBA, in partnership with Bragg & Associates, recently published a groundbreaking eBook that highlights 20 promising practices…
It is official. On May 5, the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges unanimously approved North Seattle College’s application to offer a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. The plan is to launch the program this fall. “This is an important milestone in our efforts to meet the needs of our community and our region,” said Dr. Chemene Crawford, President, North Seattle…
