WSU Learning Centers

Skagit Valley Champions of Diversity in November 2007

2008-08-13T14:17:00.000-07:00

Champions of Diversity AwardsOpening the doors to college was an unrealistic dream for many high school students in Skagit, Island & San Juan counties. That is until caring college representatives created a celebration - Champions of Diversity - that now brings hope and thousands of scholarship dollars to young people who thought college was out of their reach! Since 1999, more than 400 high

Full Immersion Spanish at Wenatchee, Washington

2008-06-20T10:46:00.000-07:00

The Full Immersion Spanish Institute in Wenatchee, Washington kicked off for their 10th year on the 16th of June. This summer there are 30 participants. We also have the opportunity to have two different instructors from WSU. Adriana Solis-Black from Costa Rica and Marlon Valencia from Columbia. Nan Cuvas returns for her 8th year as an instructor. The student from the most distant location is

Luke Fidge of Walla Walla receives WSU's Crimson Spirit Award

2007-10-17T11:01:00.000-07:00

On Monday, October 15th, Luke Fidge, Senior Media Technician at the WSU Learning Center and a WWCC grad, was awarded the WSU Crimson Spirit Award by Dr. Randy Baldree, the SE District Director for WSU Extension. The Crimson Spirit Award is a special monthly commendation for superior efforts in quality service and outstanding commitment. Dr. Baldree presented the award to Luke on behalf of

Entrepreneurial Spirit of WSU

2007-05-08T14:06:00.000-07:00

Kathleen Weedman – WSU Grad and Local EntrepreneurIt took a lot of people believing in Kathleen Weedman to make her believe in herself. As a student at Lower Columbia College, she took three years to complete a transfer degree as a Business major. Jeff Waybright, an LCC instructor and Kathleen’s advisor at the time, told her that she should look beyond a two-year AA degree in Business and instead

WSU Learning Centers Celebrate 10 Years

2007-03-05T16:09:00.000-08:00

WSU Learning Center coordinators spent an evening aboard the Spirit of Washington Dinner Train to celebrate their 10 year anniversary. Traveling from Renton to Woodinville, they enjoyed a delicious dinner and hearty conversation. They were amused by the actors passing through on their way to the Murder Mystery Tour in the adjoining car. After a stop at the Columbia Winery, they made their way

Skagit Valley College Transfer Students Visit WSU

2006-05-04T12:30:00.000-07:00

WSU recruiters often say “If we can get people to campus, they will become a student!” Our recent experience holds great promise of proving that statement correct. The WSU Learning Center – Skagit, Island & San Juan applied for and received a combined Diversity/Recruitment grant to fund a three-day trip to Pullman by several Skagit Valley College transfer students of color. Four members of the

WSU –CTEP HOLDS COMMENCEMENT FOR 25 LOCAL GRADUATES

2006-05-04T12:28:00.000-07:00

On April 29, 2006, Washington State University’s Collaborative Teacher Education Program (CTEP) held commencement exercises for 25 future teachers. CTEP is a cohort based 2+2 program in partnership with Grays Harbor College that enables local residents of Grays Harbor and Pacific counties to earn a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with K-8 certification. The class would like to thank

Traditional Chilean Rawhide Making and Braiding Class Comes to WSU

2006-05-03T09:43:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for diversity and culture the WSU Learning Center, Klickitat Co. is your answer. Early this spring we offered a free introduction to “Traditional Chilean Rawhide Making and Braiding.” Centerville, Washington rancher Max Fernandez invited the Learning Center to offer this one of a kind, hands-on class. Spanish-speaking sheepherders and master craftsmen Rolando and David

Student Soldier Tackles Tough Graduation

2006-05-01T16:42:00.000-07:00

Steve Beecroft is a 29 year old WSU Business student who is also a valued employee at Lower Columbia College Information Services as a network administer. He is married with a 2 year old daughter and a 9 month old son. Steve is also a member of the Washington National Guard and is currently serving in Kuwait as a network specialist. He has been deployed since last winter and will possibly

Drumming Inspires a Community Cultural Event

2006-04-25T15:57:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday, April 18, 2006, the Associated Student Body groups from the Community Colleges of Spokane-Colville Center and the WSU Distance Degree Programs invited the public to a free concert held in the Colville CCS-Rendezvous Theater. True to the advertisement in the Statesman Examiner, Drum Brothers of Missoula, Montana, entertained a delighted audience while simultaneously teaching the

Taiwan Education Delegation Tours WSU Learning Center- North Olympic Peninsula

2006-04-20T12:57:00.000-07:00

Bill Gillis, Director, WSU Center to Bridge the Digital Divide hosts one of the delegates from the Taiwan Ministry of Education in the computer room of the WSU Learning Center in Port Hadlock. Pam Roberts, Jefferson County 4H Coordinator, demonstrates how she uses blogs to empower youth in rural communities to be effective communicators using modern technologies. In the foreground, LC

National Recognition for 4-H News Blog of Red Cross Exercise at WSU Learning Center- NOP

2006-04-17T13:30:00.000-07:00

WSU Learning Center--North Olympic Peninsula recently hosted a Red Cross emergency training workshop at the Center in Port Hadlock, WA. Now in our third year of partnering with 4H to teach filming and editing at the LC, a Jefferson County 4H News Club has been formed. The club's blog of the Red Cross workshop received national attention when it was picked up and featured at the National 4H

Renewable Enegy - Creating partnerships to create energy in Klickitat County.

2006-04-14T09:24:00.000-07:00

Klickitat County has expressed a high level of public interest in Renewable Energy. The WSU Learning Center Klickitat Co. recognized this and has been offering a variety of classes/workshops and is hosting a renewable energy exploratory group. Since the beginning of the renewable energy movement Klickitat County has fostered adoption of alternatives to traditional energy sources. There are

Educational Opportunities A Key Factor In Economic Development

2006-04-11T15:19:00.000-07:00

House Values Inc., a company that assists real estate professionals succeed by providing them with leads and training on using the Internet, is opening a satellite facility in Yakima. House Values President Clayton Lewis said Yakima was chosen not only because of the available work force and friendly business community but because of its educational opportunities.