Dawson Place , a child advocacy center in Snohomish County, presented Dr. Rachel Solemsaas , North Seattle College interim president, with its Secure the Future Award during its 11th Annual Luncheon Nov. 9 in Everett. The honor was given to Dr. Solemsaas for her “guidance during our infancy” and her “continuous dedication and steadfast support helping Dawson Place provide help, hope and healing…
This election season, Seattle CityClub and the Greater Seattle Business Association are co-hosting public debates for primary candidates running for Seattle City Council in Districts 1, 3, 4 and 5 – all races that do not have an incumbent. The debate among District 5 candidates, Cathy Moore and ChrisTiana ObeySumner, (representing Greenwood, Northgate, Lake City, Bitter Lake, Carkeek Park, Blue…, the Roy Flores Wellness Center on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the debate will be from 7 to 8 p.m., Learn more and register to attend .
Seven North Seattle College faculty members have been chosen for this year’s League for Innovation Excellence Awards: , William Barry, , Computer Science, James Eaton, , English as a Second Language, Tania Hino, , Parent Education, Jessica Logan, , English as a Second Language, Lauren Psomostithis, , Accounting , Paula Rebsom, , Art , Kimberly Tate-Malone, , Library. The League for Innovation is an organization for, by and from Community Colleges. Its mission includes cultivating “innovation in the community college environment.” Founding institutions are invited to submit names of excellent employees for this award, and North has a long history of recognizing faculty each year. As Excellence Awards winners, they are invited to attend the annual…
North Seattle College Chemistry Instructor Heather Price , PhD, was honored with the Champion of Sustainability award during the recent Washington Oregon Cascadia Higher Education Sustainability Conference (WOHESC) in Bellingham. The recognition was given to Dr. Price (far left in photo) for her “exemplary achievement and commitment to advance sustainability through efficiency, conservation and…
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Meet teachers, tour the school and ask current families questions at the Victory Heights Co-Op Open House on May 7, 4-6 p.m. There will be play stations set up for kids so bring the whole family. There are classes for kids ages 1-5 and scholarships available. Currently accepting students for the 2024-2025 school year. Learn more at: victoryheightscoop.com .
North Seattle College’s Astronomy 100 course has been a rare occurrence as it has not been offered in roughly a decade. Also a rare occurrence was Monday’s total solar eclipse, which was not significantly viewable in the Pacific Northwest. But longtime North faculty member and Astronomy 100 instructor Tracy Furutani did not let that stop his class from experiencing the big event. The April 8…, The solar eclipse at 90% totality. (Photo courtesy of Tracy Furutani.), , tracy furutani eclipse 2024, Tracy Furutani shares a thermometer reading with his class via Zoom from Ste. Genevieve, Mo., to show temperature fluctuation during the April 18 total solar eclipse. , The solar eclipse with Venus and Jupiter visible, a rare sight during daylight hours. (Photo courtesy of Tracy Furutani.)
After more than two years, the major renovation of North Seattle College's Library building is now complete. To help celebrate this milestone, the community is invited to join college faculty, staff and students for a fun "housewarming party" Wednesday, Feb. 21, from noon to 3 p.m. Features of the renovated building include flexible classrooms, study and instructional breakout spaces, auditorium…
Medic One Foundation is partnering with North to offer 10 full training scholarships to future emergency medical technicians (EMT). There is a high demand for EMTs in King County and surrounding communities, and North’s training program is the most prolific in the region. The training class begins in spring quarter, and the application deadline for scholarships is March 7. Learn more .
