The Phyllis and Charles Self Learning Commons at Whatcom Community College finished construction in May 2020 but was unable to open its doors to students due to COVID-19. “We opened the WCC Student Tech & Study POD on the first floor of the LRN in March 2021. This was our…
New Media Center Offers A Lot Of Cool Stuff
New Lecture Series Inspires and Engages Whatcom Students
The Whatcom Community College Foundation in partnership with the college, Skagit Valley College, LGBTQ+ Western, John Baker and Friends of WCC has launched a series of lectures called “Dismantling Racism and Advocating for Justice”. The series was designed to create engagement on transforming and promoting justice in communities of color…
Dr. Barry Robinson: Why He Chose Whatcom
After serving as the Executive Dean of Healthcare and Human Services at Seattle Central College, Vice President of Instruction Barry Robinson has found a new home at Whatcom Community College, excited to be at the forefront of what the institution has to offer both its students and the broader community….
Former International Student, Whatcom Alum Returns to Campus
If you’ve stopped by the front desk in Syre Student Center on the Whatcom Community College campus you probably know Quan Duong. Chances are, he knows you too. In fact, if you see him during working hours, you will always be graced with a smile and a warm greeting. “He…
Wingles Welcomes Students Back to Campus
The Associated Students of Whatcom Community College have restarted their wingles social event after a long break due to the pandemic. The word ‘wingle’ originated from the term ‘weekly mingles’ and was coined several years ago by ASWCC leaders. Since the campus has returned to in-person classes, the ASWCC Programming…
Local Business Hopes to Create Safe and Fun Space for Whatcom Residents to Enjoy Washington’s Official State Sport
An old furniture building behind Whatcom Community College Cedar Residence Hall will get new life as one of the few pickleball arenas in Washington state, starting this summer. This location was chosen because it was the only vacant building in Bellingham that had tall enough ceilings. Volli will include eight…
Orca Food Pantry Offers Food and Supplies for Students in Need
The Orca Food Pantry provides non-perishable food and hygiene products to students at Whatcom Community College in an effort to combat student food insecurity. Thirty-nine percent of students at two-year institutions faced food insecurity according to a March 2021 Hope Center for College, Community and Justice #RealCollegeSurvey. Food insecurity is…
Whatcom Receives Grant From the National Science Foundation
Whatcom Community College was recently awarded a $686,975 grant from the National Science Foundation for a project that aims to improve course success rates, retain more students in STEM programs, and reduce equity gaps among engineering majors. “Our goal is to help students see how they can make positive contributions…
Martha Coolidge Never Had a Fallback Plan
Doesn’t everyone have a fallback plan? “I was willing to make a fallback plan but I don’t think I ever went there,” said award-winning American film director Martha Coolidge who helmed the influential films Valley Girl and Real Genius. Coolidge recently visited Bellingham to speak at the Cascadia International Women’s…
Fun O’Rama Throwdown Hopes to Spark Interest in Younger Generation
The Engineering and Art departments at Whatcom Community College partnered May 19 to bring a hands-on, all-ages event to Cascade Hall in the hopes of getting kids excited about engineering. “Cascade Hall Fun O’ Rama Throwdown” welcomed the campus alongside the public to explore all that the recently-renovated engineering space…