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Cruising with the Oceanography Class
by Woody Moses

On February 21, 2004, Highline Community College’s Introductory Oceanography class spent the day on Puget Sound learning about the amazing aquatic world in our backyard. The cruise was provided by the Ocean Inquiry Project (OIP), a non-profit organization led by Drs. Fritz Stahr and Christian Sarason, whose mission is “to educate students, teachers and community members through scientific inquiry on Puget Sound”. This particular cruise was paid for by a grant from the American Institute for Marine Studies (AIMS).   

The cruise began at 8:30 and headed out through the Ballard locks to survey stations in the Sound’s main channel. At each station, students were able to participate in several different activities. Students measure physical factors such as temperature, salinity, water transparency and current direction. Samples were also taken for the analysis of important chemical nutrients such as nitrate and phosphate. Phytoplankton and zooplankton samples were collected and examined using microscopes onboard the ship.

 At the end of the day, Christian Sarason and an OIP volunteer did some underwater surveillance via SCUBA. Using an underwater video camera, the divers transmitted images back to monitors on the boat so that the students could also enjoy the underwater scenery. The divers brought back several specimens from their dive, and students had a chance to examine such critters as sea stars, sea cucumbers and crabs up close and personal. The divers even found a two legged sea star.

 The trip was a wonderful success for the students. For the rest of the term, my students referred to the OIP cruise as the most significant part of the course. Nearly all of the topics we covered in class were related to the trip. I found it to be a fundamental part of my students’ oceanographic education.
                                                          

JOIN THE WOMEN'S  CELEBRATION

Women's Programs will be holding their 22nd Annual Women's Celebration event on Wednesday, May 5th, 2004, from 10am-2pm in building 2.  There will be a silent auction, live Hispanic music, refreshments and keynote speaker Julia Boyd.  Julia, psychotherapist and best-selling author, will be speaking on "Ordinary Women, Extraordinary Feats."  Her talk will lead into the presentation of the five Extraordinary/Ordinary Women Awards.  The awards are given to Highline faculty, staff, and students who have overcome major obstacles, accomplished great things, or made significant contributions on behalf of women. 

Auction - Guest Speaker - Awards - Appetizers --- What a celebration it will be!       
MAY 5, 2004   ---   10:30am - 2:00pm 

Proceeds from the auction will help support the Emergency Scholarship Fund.

7th Annual Festival

    Outreach Services in collaboration with Cooperative Education is excited to be hosting the 7^th Annual Spring Festival on Friday, May 14^th 2004, from 9:00am - 1:00pm. This is an event that is put on for the benefit of area high school students as well as current Highline students, and this year promises to be our biggest and best yet!  Activities will include a job and career fair, college fair, several college and career-related workshops, campus tours, live entertainment, a BBQ lunch, contests, and much more.  Spring Festival gives students the opportunity to visit with representatives from over 30 in and out-of-state four-year colleges and universities as well as over 40 employers from the area, while attending various workshops and enjoying lunchtime activities. 

   New for 2004 we are developing a program track for junior high students that will run in association with the Spring Festival.  This track will expose future Highline students to opportunities and resources available in making career and education choices. As part of the event, all junior high and high school students will be given a “Festival Card” to fill with initials from employers and workshop presenters that will entitle them to a BBQ lunch for only $1.00! 

   Last year, over 600 students attended from area high schools. So far this year we have already taken RSVP’s from high schools and junior high schools in excess of 1000 students. Events like this require cross-campus support if they are to be successful. The cooperation and support we have received from Instruction, Student Programs and volunteers has allowed us to grow this event in terms of scope and value to the community. Spring Festival has been such a success that other community colleges have begun to copy our format; fortunately we will always host the “Original” Spring Festival. Please stop by if you get a chance.    

Honors Program Continues to Grow

The Honors Program was developed for students that are very motivated, academically successful, and are interested in preparing themselves to transition to a four-year institution.   The Program has grown from last year with 15 students working with 10 instructors to 120 students working with 65 instructors this year.   Thank you to all the faculty

For more information, visit the website at http://flightline.highline.edu/honors/faculty.htm
 

Brown v. Board of Education Marks it's 50th Anniversary

 

Campus Events  

Monday, May 17:  This is the actual 50 year anniversary of the Brown decision. Faculty will be provided background material about the Brown decision and asked to mention and possibly discuss Brown in their classes this day.

Tuesday, May 18:  From 11am to 11:50am in building 7, there will be film clips from numerous videos and discussion about Brown led by Davidson Dodd and Tim McMannon. Both the film clips and the discussion should be extremely interesting.

From noon to 12:50 in building 7, Davidson and Tim will continue their showing of film clips and lead a discussion of Brown.

From 1pm to 3pm in building 7, Davidson and Tim will present a composite of the entire 11am and noon film clips.

Wednesday, May 19:  From noon to 12:50 in building 7, we will have a guest speaker to talk about Brown's impact on education and society. 

From 1pm to 1:50 in building 7, in conjunction with Barbara's Honors Colloquy, there will be another great guest speaker.

Thursday, May 20:  From 11am to 11:50: A panel discussion of Brown that includes students, faculty, and others to discuss the impact of Brown and the current state of equality of opportunity in education. This is also in building 7. Both Alice Madsen and Joan Graham have lined up a diverse and knowledgeable panel.

From 12pm to 12:50:  A second panel discussion. 

From 1pm to 2pm, a reception in building 2, which will allow guest speakers, panel members, Brown committee members, Brown activity attendees, and all those interested Brown to share their thoughts and ideas on a personal basis. Natasha Burrowes, Chris Brandmeier, and Highline student Linda Larson are busy at work on this.

In its fourth year, this event has been successful in raising the much-needed funds for our students.  Our goal this year is to raise $100,000.  The evening will include a social hour, dinner, short program, and live auction.

If you are interested in attending, tickets are $125 and may be purchased through the Foundation office in building 9.   For more information, contact Rachel or Mark in the Foundation office at extension 3774. 

- Boeing Simulator Ride
- Mariners Tickets
- Condo in Park City, Utah
- Harrison Hot Springs Get-Away
- Vacation in Palm Springs
- Golf packages
- Fly Fishing
- Private wine tasting
- Boat trip around the Sound
- Mt. Rainier Winter Escape
 

.... Lisa Skari was chosen as one of the Volunteers of the Year for her service in 2003 to the YMCA of Greater Seattle.  The volunteers were honored at the YMCA's Annual Meeting at Benaroya Hall on April 27.   

.... Stela Rajic became a United States Citizen.

Welcome to Our Team 
(since April 2004)

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Events

Washington State Students of Color Conference
May 6-8, 2004
SeaTac Double Tree Hotel  

Puget Sound Early College Open House Event
May 12, 2004, 6:30 p.m.
Federal Way Campus

The Foundation at Highline Community College 4th Annual Spring Gala
May 15, 2004, 6pm
Hilton Conference Center - SeaTac

Washington State Faculty & Staff of Color Conference
October 27-29, 2004
Red Lion Inn at Quay, Vancouver, WA