January 2005

Highline Brings Home Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards

Highline Community College's printing and communications efforts have been recognized for excellence regionally and internationally.

The Printing program won an international award for a piece students produced under the direction of staff members. The 96-page, full-color book "Crosscurrents" earned a Silver award in the 30th International Gallery of Superb Printing competition. More than 2,700 entries were submitted, including those by commercial print shops.

The competition is produced by the International Association of Printing House Craftsmen, a trade association with thousands of members around the world.

Highline's Printing program not only trains students for jobs in the industry, but also supplies the campus and area nonprofits with printing services. The award-winning book was produced for the Washington Community and Technical College Humanities Association.

Highline's Office of Communications and Marketing brought home two Medallion awards from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) regional conference in October.

The Puget Sound Early College brochure and postcard set earned a Gold Medallion award for "Best Brochure Flyer of Postcard (one or two colors)." The 2004 Spring Festival poster received a Bronze Medallion award in the "Best Poster" category.

Highline competed with other colleges from the District 7 region, which includes Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and the Yukon Territory.

Who's Who
Among America's Teachers

Every two years members of the Academic Community are recognized for educational excellence. This is such a great honor, because these teachers have been chosen by their community as the most influential educators within our school. Below are members of Highline's staff that are honored in this year's edition of Who's Who Among America's Teachers - 2004.

Barbara Clinton
Sandra Glover
Ellen Hofmann
Lonny Kaneko
Susan Landgraf
Kaddee Lawrence
Tim McMannon
James Peyton
Susan Rich
Rebecca Sliger
Joy Smucker
Sydney Stegall
Bill Webster

Dr. Saunders Receives Distinguished Service Award

The Association of Washington Community and Technical College Administrators announced that Dr. Laura Saunders was selected by the executive committee to receive the Distinguished Service Award at the Winter Conference. The award honors outstanding Washington community college administrators who give long and distinguished service to our community colleges, and make significant contributions to education and community. The award will be presented at the Winter Conference which will be held February 24, 2005 at Pierce College in Puyallup.

You are cordially invited to celebrate the grand opening of the Highline Student Union
Tuesday, January 25, 2005

Grand Opening Day Events
Open to all. No RSVP needed.
10:30 a.m.             Official Opening Ceremony
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.    Student Celebration, featuring Food, Music and Activities
11:30 a.m.             Dedication of “Linkage,” Granite Art Series by renowned sculptor, Michihiro Kosuge

Community and Business Partners Open House
Response required.
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.    Hors d’oeuvres and Wine
                              Jazz Entertainment
                                Building and Conference
                                Center Tours
6:30 p.m.                Remarks and Introductions

For the evening open house, call Carol Helgerson at (206) 870-3777, or e-mail chelgers@highline.edu to
confirm attendance by Tuesday, January 18, 2005.

A Citizen’s Guide to Effective Legislative Participation

The Legislature is scheduled to convene for the 2005 Regular Session on January 10, 2005. Here is some information on how you can participate.

You can actively participate in the legislative process in a variety of ways. Select the method that allows the fullest expression of your personal interest and commitment, and follow some basic steps.

>Know How the Process Works
>Make Yourself the Expert
>Get to Know Your Legislators
>Get to Know Legislative Staff
>Network with Other Citizens

Click here for more details.

Whatever position you represent, remember your participation makes a difference. Our legislative process is one way each of us may contribute to the quality of life we experience in our state. Your willingness to be a responsible, involved participant is crucial to the decision-making process.

Reminder:
State employees may not use state resource for lobbying.
This includes computer, email, fax, and phone, stationary.

Washington State Motto

"Al-ki" or "Alki"
Al-ki or Alki is an Indian word meaning "bye and bye." This motto first appeared on the territorial seal designed by Lt. J.K. Duncan of Governor Steven's surveying expedition. On one side it pictures a log cabin and an immigrant wagon with a fir forest in the background; on the other side, a sheet of water being traversed by a steamer and sailing vessel, a city in perspective; the Goddess of Hope and an anchor is in the center. The figure is pointing at the significant word "Alki." According to Professor Edmond Meany, settlers from the schooner "Exact" first named their settlement on Alki Point New York. The new settlement was slower to grow than its East Coast counterpart however, so the name was changed to New York-Alki, meaning New York, by and by.

Events

Breeder's Theater Presents Viva Zavada!
January 24, 2005
E.B. Foot Winery
Contact: Nancy, x3343

Highline Student Union Grand Opening
January 25, 2005
10:30 - Official Opening Ceremony
5:30 - Community & Business Partners Open House
Contact: Carol Helgerson, x3777

Welcome to Our Team (as of December 2004)
Staff Name	Position	Department
Frances Charbonneau	Secretary Senior	Health, PE/Instruction
Annette Haws	Social Worker	Childcare