CAMPUS BRIEFS

International Education Week

A series of events will be held on campus from Nov. 16 through Nov. 20 to celebrate International Education Week, a “joint initiative between the U.S. Dept. of State and the U.S. Dept. of Education to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange. 

In addition to presentations and discussions from several Whatcom faculty on topics ranging from the Berlin Wall to Chinggis Khan, as well as Fulbright and study abroad opportunities for faculty, there will also be a study abroad fair in the Syre foyer during the week.

The Spanish club will also host a free salsa dance class on Nov. 16 from 12:15 to 1 p.m. in the Syre Auditorium. No experience is required to participate 

Event supports veterans

The college will be closed in observance of Veteran’s Day on Nov. 11, but on Nov. 12, “Listener: Talk Music,” will present music and poetry in the Syre Auditorium at 7 p.m. The event is free, but $3 minimum donations, which will benefit local veteran’s services, are suggested.

Nov. 17 College Fair

Representatives from 15 Washington universities and colleges will invade the Syre Student Center on Nov. 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a once-a-year college fair. There will be a prize drawing, as well as information on university application processes and how to snag scholarships.

Nov. 18 Transfer Fair

A college transfer fair will be held on Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Heiner Center foyer. Eleven different colleges, including Western Washington University, the University of Washington, and Washington State University, will have representatives present to give transfer info and answer questions from students.

New Financial Aid Director

Jack Wollens has been introduced as the new Director for Financial Aid at Whatcom after spending the last three years as financial aid director of Bellingham Technical College. He also worked in financial aid at Loma Linda University in California, and has a business management degree from Andrews University in Michigan.

Fun in Seattle!

The International Friendship Club will be taking a day trip to Seattle on Nov. 21. The trip, open to all Whatcom students, will give them the chance to visit landmarks like Pike Place Market and the Space Needle, as well as do some holiday shopping.

Cost is $5 per student, which covers transportation (a chartered bus) and parking. Those attending should meet at the flagpole in from of Laidlaw Center at 9 a.m. on Nov. 21. The bus should return to Whatcom around 8 p.m. Those interested in the trip can sign up in the International Office in Syre 201.

Phi Theta Kappa

The induction ceremony for new members of Whatcom’s Phi Theta Kappa is Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. in Heiner 209. Paul Schroeder will be the guest speaker.

Roberts releases new CD

Whatcom music professor Dr. Christopher Roberts’ latest CD, “Last Cicada Singing,” is now available for purchase in Whatcom’s bookstore. There is also a copy of the CD in Heiner Library available for checkout. The album is a series of solo compositions for the qin, a zither-like Chinese classical instrument Roberts studied while living in Taiwan. The album sells for $8.95.

Avoid failure with success workshops

Two more hour-long student success workshops will be held in LDC203 from 1 to 2 p.m. on each remaining Monday in November. Topics covered will include test-taking strategies (Nov. 16) and stress management (Nov. 30). Those with questions should contact Entry and Advising at (360) 383-30 

Career Center Open House

There will be an hour-long “open house” for the Career Center’s new office on Thursday, Nov. 12 between 12 and 1 p.m. in LDC 116 (Entry and Advising) to allow those interested to explore the new office and see what the Career Center has to offer. Treats will be provided.

 The Career Center features computerized career exploration, job searches, career assessments, resume writing, interview tips, and a resource library. For more information, contact the Entry and Advising office at (360) 383-3080.

“Don’t Trash Transit” rally

A rally in support of maintaining the WTA’s current level of transit service will take place on the Bellingham Public Library grounds across from the courthouse between 7:30 and 10 a.m. on Nov. 19. WTA’s board of directors will be in the council chambers of the courthouse that morning to consider a draft budget for 2010.

The rally, sponsored by the Amalgamated Transit Union, is to voice opposition against a proposed 14 percent reduction in county bus service starting next year.

Upcoming performances 

The musical group “Bottom Line Duo” will perform with bass and cello on Nov. 18 at 11:30 a.m. in Heiner Auditorium.

“Elephant Engine High Dive Revival,” a spoken word performance party featuring Buddy Wakefield, Derrick Brown, and numerous other performers, will take place on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m., also in Heiner Auditorium.