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,…
Celebrate Black History Month at North!, Events are hosted by the Black Student Union and Black & African American Student Affinity Lounge. Join us in this Zoom link for all events., Friday, February 5, 2021,, 3-4 pm, : We will debrief and discuss Nikkita Oliver’s talk about Civic Engagement., Friday, February 12, 2021,, 3-4 pm, : We will take a virtual museum tour of Seattle's Northwest African American museum., Friday, February 19, 2021,, 3-4 pm, : Sister Circle – We will have a BIWOC-centered discussion about our experiences and resilience., Thursday, February 25, 2021,, noon to 2:30 pm:, We will stream the documentary LA92. Twenty five years after the verdict in the Rodney King trial sparked an uprising in Los Angeles, filmmakers use archival footage to explore what happened and what hasn’t changed., Friday, February 26, 2021, , 3-4 pm, : We will have a discussion about the documentary LA92., Black History Month District-wide Event, Thursday, February 25, 2021, 11 am to 1 pm, : Our very own beloved Dr. Dan Johnson from South will be our keynote during this event (more details on this event will be sent out soon). We encourage you to support Black Student Unions, and Student Leadership as they hold events throughout this month.
Please join Seattle Colleges District for a, Day of Remembrance - "Racism, Resilience, and Resistance: Executive Order #9066 in 2021", . This event is open to all Seattle Colleges District students and employees - North, Central, South, and District. Join us for an exploration of the community impact of Japanese American imprisonment during World War II, its echo today, and contemporary anti-xenophobic activism. The panel discussion will feature Tom Ikeda, Executive Director, Densho; Paul Kurose, instructor, North Seattle…
By Gia Tran, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion staff, Student Leader of Organizations for Equity & Engagement, and Clear Sky UNEA (Urban Native Education Alliance) Intern, North Seattle College (NSC) Student Leadership and Multicultural Programs has the special honor to announce the beginning of the Pacific Islander Affinity group. In celebration and identification of the Pacific Islander Affinity, we would like to introduce our brand new logo, shown in the photo above, designed by NSC Alumnus, Ana Bungag, pictured above., Q:, Tell us about yourself., A:, I am Ana Bungag, and my pronouns are she/her. I immigrated from the Philippines to the US when I was a teenager, but I just recently became a US citizen, so I now identify as Filipino-American. I graduated at NSC with a bachelor’s degree in International Business, but now I am studying Graphic Design at Seattle Central College., Q:, How did your experience at NSC shape your path?, A:, For me, the classes that I took at NSC shaped me in the career path that I wanted to take. My Digital Arts class in particular was what got me into my interest in becoming a graphic designer/digital artist. And, my classes in International Business helped me understand even more the cultures or practices of other people in different countries that I feel I should keep in mind when I am working or…, Q:, Where do you draw your inspiration from?, A:, My inspiration/thought process for designing the logo is I played around with the concept of the sea and the sunset, which is what reminds me of the Philippines, my home country that I love and miss. I also had the colors be connected to NSC and so I played around with the blues and oranges as complementary colors. It was such a fun process!
Dear North Seattle College Community, This year, we honor 50 Years of Changing Lives Through Education at North Seattle College. Over the past 50 years, North has impacted the lives of thousands of students, as well as employees. The history of the land that we occupy, the stories of the lives that have been changed, and the hope that is found in education provides a deep connection for our…, in partnership with the NSC President’s Office, In honor of North's 50 years of impact, donate to student scholarships. Give here ., 50th Anniversary logo,
North Seattle College, in collaboration with Bellevue College, has been awarded a $300,000 National Science Foundation Improving Undergraduate STEM Education Grant to launch the Climate Justice in Undergraduate STEM Incorporating Civic Engagement (C-JUSTICE) Project. The C-JUSTICE project aims to improve STEM education by supporting community college faculty in creating course modules that teach…