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“Serving the campus since 1977” May 13, 2011

Friends of the College Dinner

Nearly 300 people attended the Friends of the College dinner on Thursday, May 5 to celebrate the difference philanthropy makes to the college and students. Foundation supporters saluted student and faculty achievement, and scholarship award winners at the Brockey Center event. Hospitality Management student Emily Abrahamson performed a musical number that she had written. Dozens of students took the microphone to say “thank you” to staff, faculty and donors who made their success possible. President Oertli (L) presented a certificate to Danna Culhane, acknowledging her receipt of a Jack Kent Cooke scholarship.

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Career Link is a recipient of the 2010 Washington Achievement Award from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education. Career Link received Special Recognition in Language Arts at an April 27 awards ceremony in Tacoma. Director Curtis Petersen and the Career Link staff (L) celebrated at the Friends of the College Dinner.

Welcome New StaffJoshua Hancock Program Assistant, International Programs OfficeJoshua recently relocated from Dallas, Texas. He holds a Master's of Art in Theatre and is the founder and owner of Fight Boy Theatre in Denton, Texas. He is an international traveler who has lived in many different countries and he is delighted to be part of International Programs.

Aaron GarciaStudent Specialist, Educational Talent Search ProgramAaron holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science/Social Studies from Western Washington University. He is a graduate of South’s Upward Bound Program and most recently was the coordinator for the 13th Year Promise Scholarship Program. He will be working with Talent Search and the Student Services team.

That’s Doctor Rosie! Congratulations to Dr. Rosie Rimando, (pictured above with her husband Michael) who successfully defended her doctoral thesis on April 15, 2011, and earned her Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration, with an emphasis in community college leadership, from Washington State University. Her thesis was entitled, “NOT Overrepresented: The model minority stereotype at an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution.” Rosie currently serves as the Activity Director – Vital Services for the Title III Program.

Winner!

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Representing SouthLisa Sever, manager of Early Childhood Programs, was an invited expert panelist at the National Food Service Management Institute, Applied Research Division (NFSMI, ARD) conference in Hattiesburg, MS on April 12-13. The panel focused on methods and issues related to training, education, and resource needs of child care providers participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Expenses were covered by the NFSMI, ARD.

Economics instructor Larry Angel was selected to represent South at the Regional Community College Summit in San Diego on April 15. The one-day meeting, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, included discussions on identification of best practices to significantly increase student completion, and how to better serve military personnel, their families, and veterans. Larry was one of just 20 Washington state representatives selected.

Get Jessie!Jessie McDonald is your go-to person for help with WIN7 and Office 2010. With the intent of targeting your specific needs, the TLC is offering PIIT stops (Personalized Instruction and Information Training), which means she will come to you if you can arrange a mutually convenient time. Contact her at 934-6496.

From the FoundationWinter Scholarships AwardedThe South Seattle Community College Foundation recently awarded scholarships for the Winter round. Eighty-six students applied for scholarships, and 58 students were awarded scholarships totaling $109,000! Scholarships are possible thanks to generous employees that support the South Foundation through the Employee Giving Campaign.

Faculty Development GrantsThe Faculty Development committee has awarded nearly $15,000 to South faculty for the Winter round. Congratulations to the following faculty members who received awards: Larry Angel, Sara Baldwin, Don Bissonette, Shireen Deboo, Dolores Mirabella, Qianquain Renouard, Steve Snyder, Yilin Sun and Jian Zou.

South AlumniDid you attend South as a student? If so, we are looking for you! Join our Alumni Association (for free) and receive special recognition, invitations to events and more.

Spring Release Events!

Vision • Opportunity • InclusionCollaboration • Equity • Social Justice

VOICES

A Learning Community of Diverse LeadersSouth Seattle Community College

VOICES is a professional development group created under the auspices of the AANAPISI grant. The group formed in July 2010 and has continued to meet throughout the 2010–2011 academic year. We’d like to take this opportunity to share our mission and plans for 2011-2012, for although the AANAPISI grant will end, VOICES will live on under the guidance of Ricardo Leyva-Puebla and the Office of Diversity and Retention.

VOICES is a collaborative community at South Seattle Community College furthering the commitment to providing lifelong learning opportunities with respect to ensuring inclusion, equity and social justice. VOICES promotes a vision of cultural sensitivity, fostering a climate of awareness of and appreciation for diversity.

With this mission in mind, VOICES moves forward in two focus areas: Learning Community and Political Action. The Learning Community will work on activities such as Lunch and Learn, the dissemination of the where I am from… activities, a new campus mentoring program called Allies for New Hires, and other efforts that encourage personal social justice awareness through learning and sharing. At the same time, the Political Action activities will center on the possible implementation of the Diversity Framework, and other efforts to move our campus structure towards greater social justice.

Watch for new opportunities to get involved in social justice awareness at South!

A Votre Santé!It’s release time at the Northwest Wine Academy and you’re invited to the celebration, June 9-11, from 3-7 pm each day. Thursday is release day featuring six new wines; Friday it’s all about our alumni, featuring alumni and current student wines; Saturday is a food and wine pairing competition featuring six South Culinary student teams. See Events Calendar for details.


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Correction!In last month’s issue of The Update, it was mistakenly printed that Sandra Bolt’s presentation at the Hawaii ACT conference was sponsored by ACT. It was actually sponsored by the University of Hawaii Strategy Institute Planning Committee under the University of Hawaii Community Colleges. Both ACT and the Planning Committee funded all expenses.

Labor Center OnlineYou can now find information about the Labor Center at http://georgetown.southseattle.edu/LERC/.

Save the Date for College NightThe annual College Night Open House takes place Tuesday, May 25, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm in the Brockey Center. This is a great opportunity to showcase your program or service to potential students, community members, schools and agencies. Sign up your department today at: http://www.southseattle.edu/collegenight/cnsignupform.htm. Contact Vanessa Reed at 934-6691 if you have questions.

Commencement Volunteers are needed to help out at the Commencement Ceremony, which will be held at 2:30 pm, Thursday, June 16 at Benaroya Hall. There is a need for prompters, greeters, and attendants. Please contact Arne Reed at 934-5829.

TIAA-CREF Coming to CampusTIAA-CREF consultant Patty Kuntz will be on campus from 8 am – 5 pm on Tuesday, May 24, to help you determine what financial decisions are best for you. To schedule an appointment, call 934-4136.

Chinese Garden NewsThe official dedication ceremony for the Seattle Chinese Garden Knowing the Spring Courtyard takes place Sunday, May 15, from 3 – 5 pm. There will be traditional dance and music, as well as Chinese calligraphy and painting demonstrations. The Garden is now open and is seeking volunteers. To apply go to www.seattlechinesegarden.org and click on the volunteering link to fill out an online form.

Garden Hours Wednesday through Sunday 12 – 5:30 pm Docent Tours – Saturday, 1 pm. Free admission to all Seattle residents.

Software for HomeA reminder that students, staff, and faculty at South can purchase software for home use at academically discounted prices. Check out South’s e-Academy web store at http://sscc.onthehub.com/.

More Garden News!The Garden Center is open!Spring Sale days are here:

Thursday, May 19Saturday, May 21Thursday, June 2Saturday, June 4Hours are: 11 – 3 pm

Contender?We just may have a contender. Student Roy Buck, who has taken Wine classes on campus and been accepted to the fall quarter 2011 BAS cohort, has auditioned for Top Chef. Buck, a graduate of Clover Park’s Culinary program, is mum about whether or not we’ll be seeing him in the upcoming season, but stay tuned!

Want to Get Paid?Fiscal year cut off dates for travel reimbursement:Trips from 7/1/10 – 5/31/11 - due to Business Office June 10, 2011Trips from 6/1/11 – 6/30/11 - due to Business Office July 4, 2011The mileage rate for staff increased from $0.50 per mile to $0.51 per mile effective January 1, 2011.

STEM ConferencePSIEC on the Georgetown Campus is hosting A STEM Agenda: Connecting STEM with Workforce Education on May 19 from 8 am to 5 pm. The conference features keynote speakers William Symonds of the Pathways to Prosperity Project at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Dan Sturtevant with the MIT Engineering Systems Division. A limited number of (free) spots remain. Please contact Joe Hauth, 934-5838.

The PIO wants YOU! That’s right your opinion matters. For all of you interested in giving input on our web projects here at South, visit the “Web Production at South” page on SouthNet and give your input.

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Gear Up! May is Bike to Work Month. To participate on a Bike to Work team this year, all you need to do is commit to commuting by bike five times during the month of May. This can be a full bike commute, or a combo of bus, ferry, or carpool with some bicycling. If you can’t commit to that, you can still participate in May 20 National Bike to Work Day! South’s bike teams have made their commitments and are all set for the challenge. It’s the Vicious Cycles vs. Team Fibonacci (the latter is not an Italian dish, but a math “thing” that involves an unending sequence and some other stuff!).

Curriculum and Instruction CommitteeThe Curriculum and Instruction Committee has established the following deadlines for submission of Course Origination, Program Revision and Course Revision materials. Please submit those materials to Karen Whitney no later than the following dates: To implement the class by: Submit no later than: Fall 2011 May 23, 2011 Winter 2011 October 31, 2011

For more information about CIC, the CIC process, or to find necessary forms, meeting minutes, etc, please see the SouthNet webpage: http://southseattle.edu/campus/cic.htm.

The UpdateThe Update, our campus newsletter, is published on a monthly basis by your PIO staff. The South community is encouraged to submit items of interest, including events, awards, presentations, conference attendance, student achievements, and photos. Fun pics also welcome! Email your items to [email protected], or [email protected].

Summer HoursThis summer, South Seattle Community College will again be on a revised weekly operating schedule. The college will officially close at 1 pm on Fridays. Summer hours will begin on Monday, July 11, 2011, with the first early Friday closing time on July 15. Summer hours run through Friday, September 2. The purpose is to reduce utility costs and at the same time offer employees more flexible summer schedules. Exempt and classified employees must complete an Alternate Week Schedule form and submit it to Kathy Reistad in Program Services by Friday, June 10.

Business Card Training Sessions(for authorized orderers)Tuesday, May 24, and Thursday, May 26, 2 - 3:30 pm, OLY 205. Contact Mary Kohl, 934-6873.

Update Submissions & Questions: [email protected]. Contact PIO 4-6 weeks prior to an event you want publicized via press release and/or readerboard.

Follow us at twitter.com/SouthSeattleCCFind us on Facebook at southseattle.edu/facebookSustainability Blog: southgoesgreen.blogspot.com

Garden Center Blog: pugetridge.blogspot.com

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South Culinary student John VanPatten III now runs a restaurant in beautiful, sunny, warm Puerto

Vallarta, Mexico. ¡Felicidades a Juan.

SpringSpringEvents calendar


Tuesday, May 10 – Thursday, June 16Christian Club White Sock DriveDrop off: Music wing, RS82 of Student Life Center934-5332

Thursday, May 12Yom HaShoah – Holocaust Day of Remembrance10 – 10:50 am, speakers11 – 11:50 am, panel discussionOlympic Hall Auditorium 934-6455

Thursdays and Fridays, 12 pm - 4 pm/May 13 - June11Northwest Wine Academy “Weekend Warm Up” Wine TastingsSample wines from around the world!

5/13 - Wines from Southern France5/19 & 5/20 - Wines from the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal)5/26 & 5/27 - The wonderful world of rosés6/2 & 6/3 - Wines from Italy6/9-6/11 - NWWA Spring Release Party

Sunday, May 15Chinese Garden Open House2 – 5 pm, North parking lot, 934-5219

Monday, May 16Catherine Phipps Memorial2 pm, Brockey Center

Tuesday, May 17Speaker Dr. Gordon Lafer“Reporting From the Front Lines of Politics: Trying to Build a Pro-Worker Agenda in the U.S. Congress”12 – 1:30 pm, Georgetown CampusR.S.V.P. for lunch, 934-5382

Wednesday, May 18Latino Day!Guest speaker Dr. Silvia Huaynoca, 12 – I pm Screening of the film, “El Varal”, 1:15 – 2:30 pm Brockey Center, 934-7950

Thursday, May 19Spanish BuffetSeatings,11 & 11:30 am, 12 pmCafé Alki, 934-7952

Friday, May 20 – Sunday, May 22Emerging Leaders ConferenceGeorgetown Campus, 934-5382Registration information at http://georgetown.southseattle.edu

Tuesday, May 24TIAA CREF AppointmentsTo schedule an appointment, call 934-4136

Wednesday, May 25Annual College Night 5:30 – 7:30 pm Brockey Center934-6691

Nursing Programs Orientations11 – 12pm NAC12 – 1 pm LPN1 – 2 pm LPN to RN LadderRAH 125, 934-6654

Thursday, May 26 & Friday, May 27Connoisseur LuncheonsSeating begins 11:30 amAlhadeff GrillReservations at 934-7952

Friday, May 27Seattle Community Colleges Night at Safeco FieldMariners vs. New York Yankees, 7:10 pm

Monday, May 30Memorial DayCampus closed

Tuesday, May 31Juneteenth Celebration Film screening “Prince Among Slaves”Panel discussion and fish fry11 – 1 pm Brockey Center, 934-5330

Wednesday, June 1Campus Public Hearing on President’s Budget1:30 – 2:30 pm, Olympic Hall Auditorium

Monday, June 5Global Impact & Teach in China Information Session1 pm, RS 30www.seattlecolleges.edu/globalimpact

April 7A student reported she parked her car in the South lot and proceeded to class. When she returned she observed damage on the passenger side of her car. No suspects.

April 12An Automotive instructor reported a car battery was missing from a vehicle being repaired while in the automotive customer lot. The theft was thought to have occurred between March 22 – April 4.

April 21A student parked in the North lot noted a car driving slowly and it appeared the driver was either asleep or texting. As soon as the student turned, the driver sped up and followed him to a nearby convenience store.

April 25A student left her backpack in the JMB games room to play video games. She was gone approximately 3 hours. When she returned she discovered her backpack was missing. Very soon, the student’s backpack was recovered. Few items were taken.

April 12Subject approached the victim at a student art show in the Art Gallery and asked her to identify herself. The subject said he wanted to give her the opportunity to apologize. She stated that the subject should apologize to her for sending inappropriate emails to her. The victim then threatened to call security. The subject used inappropriate and offensive language targeted toward the victim as he walked away.

April 13A student parked his car in the South parking lot and went to class. When he returned, he observed damage to the ride side of the vehicle. No suspects.

April 22A student left her I-Phone 4 on the counter in the library. She returned within minutes and the phone was gone.

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Wednesday, June 8Student, Work-Study & Hourly Staff Recognition Reception2 – 3:30 pm, Brockey Center, 934-6749

Thursday, June 9 & Friday June 10Connoisseur LuncheonsSeating begins at 11:30 amAlhadeff GrillCall 934-7952 for reservations.

Friday, June 10GreenLight Manufacturing GraduationJune 10, time TBAGeorgetown, Building C room 110Lauren Hadley, 934-6853

South Community Choir Concert8 pm, Olympic Hall Auditorium, 934-6450

Thursday, June 9 – Saturday, June 11NW Wine Academy Spring Wine Release3 – 6 pm, 934-7942June, 9 - Premier and sale of six new wines (Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Roussanne, Sangiovese, Mourvedre, and Zinfandel)June, 10 - NWWA Alumni Event – showcasing wines by former and current students who own wineries.June 11 - Wine & Food pairing competition between six teams of culinary students; attendees will vote for best food and wine pairing appetizer.

Wednesday, June 15 Career Link Graduation4 pm, Brockey Center, 934 - 6763

Middle College Graduation7 pm, Brockey Center, 934 - 6934

Save the Date! Commencement 2011Thursday, June 16, 2:30 pmBenaroya Hall


Where’s Gary?It’s hard to keep up with our president as he represents South throughout the state. In this new feature, we will share some highlights of his busy schedule. Among the hats he wears are South Seattle president; Seattle Community Colleges vice chancellor for district-wide instruction; college host; community board member; fundraiser; and advocate for our college in business, community and legislative arenas.

Every Tuesday West Seattle Rotary meeting

April 20 Presentation at White Center Kiwanis luncheon Chancellor/Presidents meeting

April 21 Meeting with potential donorDistrict Vice Presidents for Instruction meeting

April 22 K-12 Superintendents/Community College Presidents meetingUnited Students Association meeting

April 25 Chancellor’s Executive Cabinet

April 26 President’s Cabinet

April 27 Chancellor/Presidents meetingCampus-wide budget presentationsInternational District Spring Roll 2011

April 28 Washington Association for Community & Technical Colleges (WACTC) meeting

April 29 WACTC meeting

May 3 South Vice Presidents meetingUnited Student Association meeting

May 5 Welcome Seattle Greenforce Initiative 2011 conference attendees at PSIECFriends of the College Dinner

May 6 Host Deputy Director Christina Lagdameo, White House Initiative on Asian American and Pacific Islanders – Breakfast meeting and all-campus forum

May 9 Chancellor/Presidents meetingChancellor’s Executive CabinetSouth Service AwardsSeattle Chinese Garden Board meeting

May 10 President’s Cabinet South Exempt/Management Team quarterly meeting

May 12 Port Jobs Board meeting

May 13 Highline Gold Star Awards Benefit

May 15 Master of Ceremonies for the official dedication of the Seattle Chinese Garden Knowing the Spring Courtyard.

May 16 Donor luncheon

May 17 South Vice Presidents meeting

May 18 Chancellor/Presidents meeting

May 19 Presidents Advisory CouncilPanel – STEM Conference at PSIECBoard of Trustees meeting

May 20 GSA site visit at Georgetown CampusGreater Seattle Business Association

May 23 Chancellor’s Executive CabinetDistrict Vice President for Instruction meeting

May 24 President’s Cabinet

May 25 Welcome international education agents attending Showcasing the Seattle Community Colleges Chancellor’s Advisory CouncilCollege Night

May 31 K-12 Superintendents/Community College Presidents meeting

June 1 Chancellor/Presidents meetingCampus Public Budget Hearing

June 2 & 3 WACTC meetings

June 7 South Vice Presidents meetingDistrict Management Team meeting

June 8 End of Year Student/Hourly Reception

June 9 Presentation at Tukwila RotaryBoard of Trustees meeting

June 16 Commencement!

In the news

Links to the following articles may be found in News & Press on South’s website.

College contributes to ultra-efficient car, Businesswire.com, April 20, 2011

President Oertli participates on West Seattle Citizen Transportation Advisory Council, West Seattle Blog.

Blooming gardens galore around our region, Seattle Times, April 15, 2011

Student leader (and All-Washington Academic Team member) Dante Obcena was profiled in the front page feature of the April 22, 2011 issue of the Seattle Gay News.

South/Georgetown staff celebrates groundbreaking of new South Park Bridge, Seattle Times.

PIO Interim Director Candace Oehler was the featured profile in the Her Faves section of the May, 2011, issue of Pacific Northwest Golfer magazine.


This series will focus on how to provide a welcoming and safe environment for all underrepresented groups. The goal is to provide opportunities where individuals can gain knowledge and understanding to further equity and social justice for students and staff of underrepresented religious affiliation, social economic status, race, undocumented and more. Workshops will include current issues in Higher Ed, panels and interactive activities.

Workshops take place from 1:30 – 4 pm.

Friday, May 20 Race/National Orgin OLY 105

Thursday, May 27 Ability/Age OLY 105

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Congratulations to Diesel & Heavy Equipment graduate Jorge Lyon-Mendez, who was named Employee of the First Quarter 2011 at Starline Transportation. The company noted Jorge’s wonderful work ethic and willingness to go the extra mile in everything he does.

South’s own Alexander Hughes was the first place winner in two categories of the 2010-2011 League for Innovation Literary Contest. Alex penned the winning entries in Fiction and Poetry. First place winners in each category now advance to the national competition hosted this year by San Diego City College. District winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony preceding the June 9 Board of Trustees meeting.

Friday, June 10LGBTQOLY 105

Thursday, July 14Allyship/AdvocacyOLY 103

You may attend all or any of the workshops, and participants who attend five out of nine workshops will be certified as a Safe Zone Ally. The first and last modules are mandatory for any participant to be certified. If interested, RSVP to Ricardo Leyva-Puebla one week prior to each workshop at [email protected], or call (206) 934-6455.

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it’s James Lewis a.k.a. Superhero of the Annual Employee Week of Giving Campaign! This year’s campaign raised $25,000 to provide scholarship, emergency funds and other resources for students. The lucky winners of the raffle were Steven Coates-White, who won a beautiful wine basket courtesy of South’s own Northwest Wine Academy, and Irina Minasova, who doesn’t have to pay for parking next quarter.

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Heather Foss and friends at her baby (babies) shower.May 11

South was represented at the May 6 Women In Trades Fair by Automotive Instructional Technician Marcy Mitchell, (not pictured) former student Leah Briley (L), and current students Rima Moon (R), and Brittney Smith (not pictured).

We’re still waiting for the final decision on the Tomorrow’s Technician choice for 2011 School of the Year Contest. South has made it to the top four.


Service Awards Milestones were celebrated at the annual Service Awards Reception May 9. Eighty-one South staff, with a combined

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total of 1,060 years of service, were recognized. For the first time, we recognized three 40-year veterans and even one 40+ year district veteran, Wendy Nagasawa. Chancellor Wakefield joined us at the celebration.

(Clarification for those who wondered: Candace Oehler’s 15-year recognition included 14 years at Seattle Central and three at South.)


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40 YEARDonald HowardMichael ThompsonKathy Vedvick

30 YEARJanice Lonergan

25 YEARKarolyn AntoniniCarolyn BigelowCarl CoxSteven FordRebecca HuntleyRobert RiceVicky Smith

20 YEARAaron BurmanElizabeth Susan ClarkMichael DillAllan FrenchKenneth FrentzAimee GoodwinMichael HickeyKimloan HoangConnie HofstadLoc NguyenCarol OhopRobert Sullivan

15 YEARJames BuschhoffRichard DeeringBenjamin KindziaPhuoc MaiMelanie MeligroCandace OehlerBernard PaholkeJohn SullivanNahid TalebiDang Ngoc Tran

10 YEARKimberly AlexanderDella BeebePatricia BillingsJesse BraswellJennifer EvansAkemi FujimotoGlenn GauthierCessa Heard-JohnsonVictoria Kincaid-TheriaultCharles MaharSandy McArthurJennifer MossLuisa MottenSharon NormanBertrand ParkRobert RahkonenNatalie SimmonsRobert SmockCamille Stempowski10 YEAR (cont)Kylene UshimaruWendy Wineland

5 YEARCarlos AmesquitaJesse BakeMeredith BlacheCheri BloomquistDuncan BurgessJoanne T.T. DangShireen DebooRenee FlorioPhyllis GortonKathleen HuckabayRussell JohnsonKara McArthurJill McDonoughStephen MillerMatthew MitrosKarin NilssonCatherine PhippsDanisha RawlingsLeonard RedeMimi RileyLunh RinWilliam RoutleyAdela SaenzScott StevensJames ThomasMichael YagerRebecca Yedlin

The Transfer Fair Tuesday, May 10 brought over 25 colleges and universities from all over the area to South. Students were able to get information on the transfer process, programs and majors and scholarships.


Transfer Fair

Team Building at SouthCDAC Retreat, April 15

Day of Remembrance

WHIAPPIThe White House Initiative on Asian American and Pacific Islanders deputy director Christina Lagdameo (left) visited South, where she was the special guest at a community breakfast and later met with the campus community at an all-campus forum.

Mr. Josh Gortler, Holocaust survivor, was born in Poland, where he witnessed the murder of his grandfather under Nazi persecution. He escaped with his family on a long and arduous journey. Mr. Gortler was joined by panelilsts Sam Ung, Killing Fields Survivor; Rahwa Habte, Community Organizer; and E. Camins Bretts, Community Organizer.

As part of South’s API Heritage Month activities, producer Curtis Chin (right) presented his documentary Vincent Who?

and participated in a discussions following the screenings.


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Ribbon CuttingSouth/Georgetown staff celebrated the groundbreaking of new South Park Bridge, May 5 (huge bridge piñata in background). Georgetown Executive Director Holly Moore was joined by Assistant Manager Gayle Flakus, Administrative Assistant Karen Whitney, and South’s Interim Director of Communications, Candace Oehler.

Holly Moore is greeted by Senator Joe McDermott at Muy Macho Restaurant following the piñata breaking.

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South Seattle Community College · South Seattle Community College Update Page 2 South Staff Stuff Career Link is a recipient of the 2010 Washington Achievement Award from the Office