The Asian Student Union continues to provide Asian students at Whatcom Community College with a safe space to exist in their identities. Coming off a successful Lunar New Year event last month, the ASU holds meetings in the Simpson Intercultural Center (SIC) on Tuesdays from 3-4 p.m. Co-President of the…
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Progress Amid Challenges: Reflecting on Black History Month at WCC
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Black History Month at Whatcom Community College was marked by both a recognition of progress and a call for more engagement on campus. While institutions across Bellingham, including the Bellingham Public Library and the Pickford Film Center, scheduled events to honor Black history, WCC’s observance appeared minimal….
The ASU Hits a High Note Celebrating Lunar New Year
Attendees of the Lunar New Year karaoke celebration on Tuesday, Jan. 28 were greeted with friendly faces, light refreshments, and Chinese New Year scratch-off cards that offered students and staff good fortunes. The Asian Student Union (ASU) held this special karaoke event in the Simpson Intercultural Center (SIC) to celebrate…
After the Polls: Talkin’ Stories Conversations
On Thursday, November 15 at the Simpson Intercultural Center (SIC), students and staff came together to discuss the recent presidential election at a Talkin’ Stories: After the Polls open conversation. Attendees discussed concerns and solutions, and offered support to others as they considered what this transfer of power means for…
Creating community on post-COVID campuses
A college campus is a community that includes students, faculty and staff. Change can affect that community in many ways. Changes can be transitory, such as the graduation and leaving of students or faculty, or far-reaching events that affect faculty, staff and both current and incoming students. The COVID-19 shutdown…
Serving Students: How WCC’s Intercultural Center Makes an Impact
The Peer Mentor Program at the Simpson Intercultural Center (SIC) of Whatcom Community College is making a significant impact on student success and retention. Created two years ago, this center aims to provide support and mentorship to students from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds. By fostering a sense of belonging…