Kody's Weekly
Cascadia Student Life Newsletter: 01.28.19 - 02.01.19
It's already the fourth week of winter quarter and Lunar New Year is coming up. Make sure to join our yearly Lunar New Year celebration on the 30th. Check out what's going on around campus this week and have an awesome week!
Lunar New Year
Do you want to learn more about Asian culture? Come and celebrate Lunar New Year with us where you can experience Asian cuisine and participate in traditional activities. Join the celebration and start the Lunar Year off right!
Wednesday, Jan 30, 2019, 04:30 PM
Mobius Hall
Workforce Education Tabling
Tuesday and Wednesday, January 29th-30th, 1:00-3:00 PM CC1-Lower Level Lobby
Do you know what Workforce benefits you may qualify for? Workforce can support eligible students with tuition, transportation and book assistance. Stop by the table to learn about our programs, as well as to see if you’re eligible!
Tuesday, Jan 29, 2019, 01:00 PM
Lower Level Lobby
Free Tax Preparation
Every Monday and Tuesday, 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, UW1-103
Any individual earning less than $66,000 a year can come get your taxes done by experts with the United Way Benefits Hub. No appointment needed. For more information and a list of documents, you need to bring, visit freetaxexperts.org or drop by the Health and Wellness Resource Center in ARC-120.
Cascadia Foundation Scholarships
Attending Cascadia next year? Want help paying for it? Honor students, low income, first in family, LGBTQ+, STEM students, and more! Complete one short application and be considered for dozens of scholarships. International and undocumented students are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Group Conversation starts this Wednesday
Meets every Wednesday from 3:00pm-4:00pm in CC3-227.
The International Programs office and iConnectors invite you to come to the English Group Conversation Program and discuss fun topics with people from different cultures. It's a nice chance to practice your English, share your culture, learn about other's culture, and make friends.
Email iconnectors@cascadia.edu with any questions you may have.
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/374703716652101/
Students of Color Conference Applications NOW OPEN!
The 29th Annual Students of Color Conference, "We are Empowered by our Past, Forging our Future," will be held in Yakima, WA April 18-20, 2019. The Students of Color Conference brings together over 900 students from 34 community and technical colleges across the state to discuss topics that include ethnic and racial identity development, academic success, skills for promoting social justice, and intercultural communications. All registration costs, accommodations and transportation will be covered by Cascadia for those selected to attend. Students must enroll at Cascadia for Winter and Spring 2019 with at least 5 credits per quarter and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 to be eligible to participate at the conference.
Applications are available in The Center (CC1-002) and are due by February 7.
FOOD TRUCK SCHEDULE
Winter 2019 Fitness Class Schedule
Do No Harm Medical Club
The purpose of our club is to build community among students interested in biological sciences and medical professions. Through outreach projects, career exploration, and professional networking, we hope to connect students to people and opportunities that will help further their education in the medical or research field.
CLUB MEETING:
Time: Monday & Thursday, 10AM - 12PM
Location: ARC - 110
Contact: donoharmmedicalclub@gmail.com
Next Generation I.T. CLUB
The club is professional technology students helping each other, our campus and community. Student members will work together on web-based projects, web pages, mobile applications, project management, network infrastructure, and environmental technology sustainable practices.
CLUB MEETING:
Time: Every other Tuesday. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Next meeting: Jan. 29th)
Location: CC2-161
Contact: NGITclub@gmail.com
Soccer Club
If you want to play some soccer, or learn to play, come kick it with us.
CLUB MEETING:
Time: Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Location: Sports Field
Contact: cascadia.soccerclub@gmail.com
LGBTQ+ Club
Our club aims to create an environment where all LGBTQ students can feel part of a community and feel proud of their identity. We are a group that is fun, safe, and inclusive of all.
CLUB MEETING:
Time: Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Location: ARC 121
Contact: cascadialgbtqclub@gmail.com
Veterans of Cascadia
We hope to engage our military-affiliated students in an active social community in order to assist students with adjusting to the college environment.
CLUB MEETING:
Time: Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Veterans Resource Center (CC1-004)
Contact: veteransofcascadia@gmail.com
Cascadia Women Engineers Club
We hope to inspire female students to pursue their dreams of studying or working within a STEM-related field, and apply themselves passionately to fully unleashing their potential in the male-dominated engineering world.
CLUB MEETING:
Time: Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Location: ARC 110
Contact: WEcascadia@gmail.com
Turkmen Student Union
Our club is a place for Turkmen students at Cascadia to come together to discuss Turkmenistan-related topics and share our culture. We also welcome all students who want to learn about our country and our culture.
CLUB MEETING:
Time: Thursdays, 5 - 6 PM
Location: CC2 - 161
Contact: turkmencascadia@gmail.com
Blank Space Arts Club
Express yourself through various art forms, share your stories, and be together with other students who like to create.
CLUB MEETING: Creative art-making time
Time: Fridays, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Location: CC3 - 201
Contact: Pei-Yu Hsu: blankspacecascadia@gmail.com
Blood Awareness Club
Interested in transfusion medicine? This club is for you. The main purpose of this club is to help with blood drives at Cascadia and connect students with volunteer opportunities.
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Contact: Suado Khalif, suadokhalif206@gmail.com
Chinese Communication Club
CLUB MEETING:
Time: Fridays, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Location: ARC 210
Latinx American Club
This club was formed in order to provide a safe place for Latinx sudents on campus. We welcome all people who want to learn about and connect with Latinx culture and community.
CLUB MEETING:
Time: Tuesdays, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: ARC 121
Contact: Gabriela Vazquez: 1Latinx@gmail.com
Sustainability Club
CLUB MEETING: Sustainability Club & Garden Club joint meeting
Time: Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Location: ARC 210
Contact: sustainabilityatcascadia@gmail.com
Cascadia Garden Club
The main purpose of the Cascadia Garden Club is to foster an interest in gardening within the college community by providing students with a hands-on learning experience. We aim to have a positive impact on the campus environment by following a sustainable approach.
CLUB MEETING: Sustainability Club & Garden Club joint meeting
Time: Wednesdays 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Location: ARC 210
Contact:
Pan African Club
Shares African cultures, history, values, and languages with everyone on campus.
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Contact: panafricanclubcascadia@gmail.com
Phone Photography Club
Express yourself and de-stress yourself with other students who love taking and sharing pictures with our phones. We hope to create art and create a sense of community.
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Contact: phonephotographyclub@gmail.com
International Affairs Club
The purpose of our club is to provide a friendly, judgment-free environment for students to discuss and learn about issues and politics in other countries.
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Bridges International
Building connections between domestic and international students through fun and fellowship.
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Contact: bridgesintluwbcascadia@gmail.com
Tennis Club
A group of students who want to play and learn tennis together, as well as stay fit, make friends, and build community through regular practices and games.
CLUB MEETING:
Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Location: ARC tennis courts
Contact: tenniscascadia@gmail.com
NEW CLUBS THIS WEEK
Sea Bears
A group of ocean enthusiasts interested in learning about the ecology of Puget Sound, its maritime history and culture, and pursuing both underwater and on-water activities.
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Contact: maxdwenger@gmail.com
Dog Walkers Social Club
Bringing together Cascadia's dog owners, dog lovers, and our dogs to take walks, make new friends, and shake off the stress of school with our playful puppies.
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Contact: Sebastian Zhao ccdogsocial@gmail.com
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ABOUT US
Email: ceo@cascadia.edu
Website: http://www.cascadia.edu/studentlife/default.aspx
Location: ARC
Phone: 425-352-8349
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cascadiastudentlife