Some blame political climate and issues with student visas for the dip in enrollment. On a yearly basis, the International Student Programs that Whatcom Community College offers bring new students from different parts of the world to the campus. These foreign students do not only represent a financial benefit for…
International Student Enrollment figures down
Learning Commons nearly complete
High tech media center, makerspace are highlights of new building set to open in fall 2020. In 2016, Whatcom Community College announced the construction of two new buildings on campus, a learning center and on-campus student housing. Now these two projects are nearing completion. “The Phyllis and Charles Self Learning…
Jerome Jenkins named new basketball coach
Report from NWAC and Whatcom Community College Whatcom Community College Athletics announced in June that the Orcas have hired Jerome Jenkins as the new head men’s basketball coach. Jenkins begins his duties with the Orcas immediately.
Good to Know
Useful tips for new students. The Dockside Café in the Syre Student Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. New features include bi-weekly rotating themed salad bar with menus from all four seasons as well as from cuisines from around the world. The Kulshan Coffee cart is…
Photo Feature: Celebrating Sea Life at SeaFeast
Bellingham SeaFeast is an annual two-day festival on the third weekend of September at Squalicum Harbor and Zuanich Point Park. It celebrates the rich maritime culture and heritage, thriving working waterfront (including a water rescue demonstration pictured below), in addition to the enjoyment and conservation of the water resources, seafood…
L’editor: It feels like we only go backwards
By Apple Parry When President Donald Trump ran for office, his campaign slogan and anxiety-inducing hats read, “Make America Great Again.” Allow me to translate what it actually says: “I want all my straight white male privilege back.” On May 8, under the Trump administration, Alabama’s female mayor passed a…
Travel – My experiences as a foreigner in Japan
By Madison Roper “Baka gaijin!” is something my brother, Kyle, and I have been saying to each other at least once a week since coming to Japan at the beginning of April. In Japanese, ‘baka’ means idiot and ‘gaijin’ means foreigner or someone who’s non-Japanese. Kyle and I are Japanese…
Graduates say farewell to Whatcom
By Katauna Loeuy As the end of the year approaches, students are excited to move on to the next chapter of their lives, but in honor of these milestone moments, a celebration is in order. Amy Anderson, director of K-12 Partnerships, which includes Running Start, is a volunteer for the…
Nursing students have each other’s backs
Course emphasizes tough realities and teamwork between students. By Katauna Loeuy The rigorous and demanding Nursing Program at Whatcom Community College provides a close-knit community to help students discover their true selves through many challenging and rewarding experiences. “Whatcom really wooed me with how inclusive, welcoming and just the supporting…
Muslim students share Ramadan experiences
By Elisa Espinoza The Whatcom Community College Muslim Students Association hosted a dinner in celebration of Ramadan, the month of fasting, which is one of the five pillars of Islam that Muslims follow. The dinner took place in the Syre Auditorium May 22, from 7:30 to 10 p.m.. Tahani Al-fazel,…