By Craig Gabrielson After nearly a decade of back and forth, Whatcom’s $35-million construction project, the Phyllis and Charles Self Learning Commons has made the Washington governor’s budget and is now pending state legislature approval. If approved, construction is set to begin in the summer of 2017.
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Whatcom, the world is calling
By Shelby Ford Many dream of traveling the world, and many never get the chance. To walk the streets of Florence, take a cooking class in Barcelona, or spectate a sumo wrestling match in Tokyo. Traveling abroad is an incomparable experience that students rarely take advantage of.
Willie wobbles for Whatcom
Photos and Story by Shelby Ford Do you want to see Whatcom President Kathi Hiyane Brown and the cabinet members dancing with mascot Willie the Orca? Then head over to WCC Athletics Facebook page!
‘Whatcom Listens’ to all student voices
By Naira Gonzales Aranda With mixed emotions running high on the week of inaguration, students gathered informally to express their concerns. Whatcom Community College’s office of students organized a meeting earlier this month called “Whatcom Listens” which both students, and staff. Everyone there got a chance to express what was…
Resources, community, and success in the Veteran’s Center
By Simon Thomas As Veteran’s Day approached, Whatcom set up a memorial displayed at the Heiner Center to honor those who served in our country’s Armed Forces.
First bachelor’s degree offered by Whatcom
By Alex Moreno Beginning in the fall quarter of 2017, Whatcom will be offering a Bachelor of applied science (BAS) in IT Networking. The degree is the first four-year baccalaureate degree offered at Whatcom. Janice Walker, the dean for workforce education at Whatcom, essentially oversees all programs that lead to…
Sailing along the Salish Sea shore
By Simon Thomas Six years ago, the U.S. and Canadian governments officially accepted the name Salish Sea as the title of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Strait of Georgia, and Puget Sound. The process had to go through the Washington State Board of Geographical Names and the Geographical Names…
Long hours and happy cows
One man goes to work before most people are even awake.