Canceled classes due to low enrollment cause disruption in the lives of Whatcom Community College students and faculty. When enrollment is low for classes that have been scheduled far in advance, substantial deliberation goes into deciding what steps to take going forward, explains Carla Gelwicks, Dean of Instruction at Whatcom….
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Whatcom programs open conversations about mental health
Whatcom Community College hopes to combat the stigma around mental health by reaching out to students and bringing awareness to available resources on campus. “The stigma and stereotypes around mental illness induce and perpetuate feelings of shame, which keeps people from speaking up and seeking support,” said Carlyn Finerty, a…
Campus event brings community together to honor dead and celebrate life
On Nov. 1, the Whatcom Community College Office of Student Life and Development and the Simpson Intercultural Center hosted a Dia De Los Muertos event in Syre Student Center Auditorium. “It’s a celebration of life and remembering those who have gone into another life. It’s a celebration of those that…
Open Court for New Sport
A new club and courts for pickleball. The Associated Students of Whatcom Community College Pickleball Club held their first drop-in session as an officially chartered club on the new pickleball courts at Whatcom Community College Oct. 20. The courts were previously serving as the campus tennis courts. Students used to…
Student Club Fair offers “Little bit of everything”
After an extended interruption of on-campus life, the Associated Students of Whatcom Community College student government believes many students are eager to get back to normal. “I truly believe that students would like to engage with the campus community, and the only way we can achieve that is by simply…
Orca Athletics Update 10/17-10/21
Men’s soccer traveled to face the Skagit Valley Cardinals and came away with a 2-1 win behind another stellar performance for Flavio Espinoza. He has five consecutive games with at least one goal and has scored two goals in a game six times so far this season. This latest victory…
Putting the Student in “Student-Athlete”
The new Director for Athletics and Recreation at Whatcom Community College, Rob Pedicone, has high hopes and expectations for the athletic programs – including in the classroom. “I want to see one of our teams lift an NWAC trophy…the other thing is to improve our academic standards,” Pedicone said. Pedicone…
Students Expand Social Circles at Kick-off BBQ
The Office of Student Life and Development at Whatcom Community College hosted a Fall Welcome Back BBQ in the courtyard outside the Syre Student Center Sept. 22. “Last week’s event was an opportunity for me to expand my circle,” said Whatcom student Hei Suen Clare Wong. “I met many students…
Orca Food Pantry Reopens With Expanded Services
The campus community celebrated the opening of the new Orca Food Pantry in the Syre Student Center on Sept 23. The space, formally home to the Dockside Café, was revived through the efforts of Associated Students of Whatcom Community College (ASWCC). The opening of the Orca Food Pantry is one…
Helping Students Get Oriented Back on Campus
After nearly two years of the campus being closed, the Office of Student Life and Development at Whatcom Community College is working diligently to increase engagement and get students involved again in campus life. “People don’t talk about it enough but being a student is hard,” Associated Students of Whatcom…