October, 2001

Weekly Science Presentations for the General Public
by Eric Stavney
    Exciting science lectures in the Science Seminar series are presented every Friday, except holidays, in Room 3-102 on the Highline Campus.  The one hour weekly lectures, running from 2:10-3:00 pm, are specially designed for the general public, as well as students, faculty, and staff who are interested in science and how it operates.  We have developed a loyal following of people from our community, including seniors and many non-science faculty and staff members at Highline.  
     In each lecture, an HCC faculty scientist makes a presentation on current or historical topics in biology, geology, physics, chemistry, astronomy, engineering, and mathematics. The seminars seek to address basic questions such as:  How is scientific evidence gathered?  How are data evaluated in an objective, scientific way?  Why is scientific inquiry so exciting? Why would a person want to become a scientist?   
     Topics are chosen to be of general interest.  Last year there were lectures on how the Egyptian pyramids were built, when Mt. Rainier will erupt, how sea slugs swim, who (or what) is blowing up the universe, and how birds navigate.  Audience members are strongly encouraged to ask questions and participate in any discussions during the seminars.
     Everyone is welcome at any seminar.  One unit of college credit can be earned by signing up for Science Seminar as a class (General Science 190).  Credit for the course is based solely on attendance at the seminars.  Students already signed up for 12 or more credits pay no extra fees to add the course, as long as they don’t exceed 18 total credits.  Seniors can easily sign up for credit; total fees are about $25, which includes a parking permit.
     Explore the excitement of scientific research and discovery with us every Friday afternoon!  For more information, contact the Science Seminar Coordinator, Eric Stavney, at (206) 878-3710 extension 3823 or by email at estavney@highline.edu.  

The Fall Quarter 2001 Schedule is as follows:
9/28  Made for Each Other:Clark’s Nutcrackers & Whitebark Pines 
                                  Eric Stavney

10/5  There's No Such Thing as a 
         Free Lunch
                           Bruce Richardson

10/12 The Progress of Computers
                                  Carol Stams

10/19 NO SEMINAR - Faculty
         Development Day

10/26 Going With the Flow:  A 
          Vector’s Tale 
                                      Erik Scott

11/2   The Acoustics of Music
                                       Paul Mori

11/9   The Ferocity of Nature: 
          Weather on Mountaintops
                                     Joe Wilcox

11/16  When the Dam Broke
                         Carla Whittington    

11/23  Thanksgiving Vacation-- 
          NO SEMINAR

11/30  The Toppling of the World
          Trade Center
                             Rebecca Sliger 
                        & Bob Maplestone

12/7  Why We're Sweet on Proteins 
                              Carolyn Brooks

HURRY!  
Professional Development Day
If you haven't yet registered for Professional Development Day, please do so by clicking on the link:  http://tbird.highline.ctc.edu/pres/pddc 
You will be prompted for your user name and password, whish is the same as your computer log on. 
Please note: there are only two more spaces for the beginning FrontPage workshop during Session Two!
The Balanced Life Workshop is full. 
The luncheon is FREE, if you didn't register for the luncheon and want to attend please call or e-mail me. 
We are still finalizing workshop locations and will e-mail locations and information on Monday.  If you have any questions, please contact Leanna Albrecht at extension 3255.  Thank you. 

Welcome to Our Team 
(since September 1, 2001)

40th Anniversary Events
Professional Day - no classes
Friday, October 19

Oregon Shakespeare Actors Performance & Workshop  
Tuesday, October 23 - 10 & 11:00am
Building 7 - performance, Building 4-122 - workshop 
Contact: Christiana Taylor

Paralegal Orientation 
Wednesday, October 24 - 6:30-8pm 
Building 2l
Contact: Joy Smucker 

Dedication Concert - Grand Piano
Tuesday, October 30 - 7:30 pm
Building 7 Lecture Hall 
Contact: Sydney Stegall

Native American History Month
November 

Inner Visions NW Breast Cancer Survivor Art Exhibit
Thursday, November 1 – 6:00 pm
Library Gallery (4^th Floor)
Contact:  Lyn Playle

Highline College Choir
Thursday, November 1 – 7:30 pm
Building 7 Lecture Hall
Contact:  TM Sell

Homecoming
Soccer field dedication, Barbecue, Dance 
Friday, November 2 – 2-7:00 pm

Administrative/Exempt Brown Bag Lunch
History of Highline, presented by Ken Hildebrandt
Thursday, November 15 – Noon-1:00 pm
Building 2
Contact:  Molly Brasfield

International Week 
November 12 – 16
Contact Siew Lai Lilley

Circle of Honor
Wednesday, November 14 – 7:00 pm
Building 8, 2^nd floor
Contact:  Rachel Catalusci

Blue Collar Blues
November 15-18 – 8:00 pm
Building 4-122
Contact:  Christiana Taylor

Art of Anne Silver Reception
Thursday, November 29 – 6:00 pm
Library Gallery (4^th floor)
Contact:  Lyn Playle

Blue Collar Blues
Thursday, November 29 – 7:30 pm
Building 4-122
Contact:  TM Sell

Blue Collar Blues
Friday, November 30 – 8:00 pm
Building 4-122
Contact:  Christiana Taylor