A Latine Studies certificate program at Whatcom Community College lies just beyond the horizon. With a student-centered approach, it would aim to bridge lived experiences and course curricula, recognizing the campus community as one extended familia. The possibility for a Latine Studies program at Whatcom Community College has hung in…
Author: Josh Hernandez
How the TikTok Bill May Affect You
The Legislation Itself The American federal government has raised concerns about TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance since its rise in popularity in the U.S. that began in 2018 and reached a climax in 2021. In August of 2020, then-President Donald Trump was adamant on banning the app from…
Chardi Kala Celebration Honors Volunteers and Collaborators
“Chardi Kala means to keep our spirits uplifted, particularly in hard times, because we know we are doing the right thing,” read the screen at this weekend’s Chardi Kala Celebration at Pioneer Pavilion in Ferndale on Saturday, May 17, from 2-5 p.m.. This afternoon event – hosted by the Chardi…
Tortellini & Trivia: A Terrific Combo!
WHATCOM CAMPUS – On Tuesday, May 7, Tortellini & Trivia Night was hosted in the Syre Auditorium from 4:00-5:20 p.m.. Though the event began slowly, the pace picked up as the tortellini started being served, with a fast-developing line that cascaded down toward the doors of the auditorium. The trivia…
Job Fair Connects Students to Local Businesses and Organizations
Many students from Whatcom Community College have made great interns, reported Rena Nordby, representing Advanced Medical Massage in Bellingham. This is good news for students who attended last week’s Job & Internship Fair! From 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Pavilion Student Rec Center on Thursday, May 2, the…
Centering Equity in the Discussion on Green Energy
“Equity is different from equality, and often the two get conflated,” explained Humaira Falkenberg. While equity “parses resources based on need,” equality gives the same resources to everyone regardless of need. Falkenberg, who has extended experience both as a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) consultant and in the power and energy…
The partial solar eclipse: How visible was it in Washington state?
The total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 lasted for less than two hours in western Washington. But, in truth, it went virtually unnoticed in the region. During the eclipse, beginning at 10:29 a.m. and ending at 12:21 p.m. in the Bellingham area, with its peak at 11:30 a.m., the…
What students enjoy about the visual arts at WCC
The students of Whatcom Community College’s visual arts classes are sharing themselves and their identities in the pieces they make — and their work calls for more than a second or third glance! Rob Beishline, arts professor and Visual Arts Faculty Lead at WCC, said one of his favorite things…
Student-directed plays are a unique opportunity
At 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12, two one-act plays were presented by four Drama students to friends, family, and faculty. The first was J. Holtham’s “Margo at Sea” and the second Michael Wallace’s “Famous Last Words.” Directed by Aydin Aliseo, Christina Leland as Margo and Caleb Conway as Lewis…
Women’s History Month: Resources and Upcoming Events
This year’s theme for Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day (tomorrow, March 8) is “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion,” which is meant to recognize women who have long understood the necessity to eliminate bias and discrimination from everyday life and institutions. The roots of Women’s History…