| 2012 News & Press Releases |
PDF/web link |
Release Date |
Madison Middle School students get a look into the future
West Seattle Blog |
Link |
January 30 |
Slideshow -- Gifts from the Earth
West Seattle Herald |
Link |
January 28 |
President Oertli interview re Obama State of the Union address
West Seattle Herald |
Link |
January 27 |
South students to rally in Olympia
West Seattle Herald |
Link |
January 26 |
South Students to Rally in Olympia
Students will share concerns with governor and legislators. |
PDF |
January 25 |
South student talks about life in Tent City
Kirkland Reporter |
Link |
January 24 |
| Gifts from the Earth – By the Numbers
South Seattle Community College annual food and wine gala celebrates hospitality industry. |
PDF |
January 23 |
Former student Conor Hogan in web series
West Seattle Herald |
Link |
January 15 |
NWWA instructor Reggie Daigneault conducts tasting
Capitol Hill Blog |
Link |
January 14 |
Jobless tell Murray of struggles getting by (coffee talk at instructor Natalie Simmons' home)
Seattle Times |
Link |
January 11 |
West Seattle chef Erin Coopey offers cooking classes to singles, food trips to Mexico & more
West Seattle Herald |
Link |
January 7 |
Student Phelicity Thompson is one of nine Washington Rhinestone Club 2011 Debutantes
Seattle Medium |
Link |
January 2 |
6th Annual Health Fair
SustainableWestSeattle.org |
Link |
January 2 |
| 2011 News & Press Releases |
PDF/web link |
Release Date |
"Bear the Sway" explores history and imagery
West Seattle Herald |
Link |
December 30 |
“Bear the Sway” Explores History and Imagery Historical inequity is placed in a contemporary visual language |
PDF |
December 30 |
South announces Gifts from the Earth Gala
West Seattle Blog |
Link |
December 20 |
South Seattle hosts celebrity chefs as Gifts from the Earth
KOMO TV Communities |
Link |
December 19 |
Gifts from the Earth
Program graduates among celebrity chefs at annual South Seattle Community College food and wine event. KING-TV’s Margaret Larson to emcee. |
PDF |
December 19 |
Career Center workshops offered winter quarter
West Seattle Herald |
Link |
December 13 |
| Workforce Winter Training |
PDF |
December 13 |
South staffers honored with awards for their contributions
West Seattle Herald |
Link |
December 10 |
South Staff Recognized for Excellence
Three receive major awards. |
PDF |
December 9 |
South Announces 2011-2012 NISOD Winners
Two faculty members honored for excellence |
PDF |
December 9 |
Former Wine student Jennifer Swank a judge at the Cellar Masters' 38th Annual Amateur Winemaking Competition at Camarillo Custom Crush in Camarillo
Ventura County Star
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Link |
November 30 |
Culinary Arts Open House
Tour the facilities and learn about South Seattle Community College’s highly regarded Culinary Arts program at a free Saturday Open House/Information Session. |
PDF |
November 30 |
Marty McLaren new West Seattle School Board representative
West Seattle Blog |
Read |
November 27 |
Basketball of the Carl Vinson thrills South Seattle CC staffer
West Seattle Herald |
Read |
November 25 |
| South Seattle CC to honor Huling family West Seattle KOMO TV Blog |
Read |
November 23 |
Ceremony to honor Steve & Sharon Huling Expanded
Automotive technology training center to bear their name. |
PDF |
November 23 |
| Coverage of Governor Gregoire's visit to Campus: |
Governor visits the area, explains annexation tax-credit change
White Center Now |
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November 22 |
Gregoire: Tax hike, not ed cuts, is the answer
KOMO TV News |
Read |
November 22 |
Gov. plan riles up education stakeholders
Seattle P-I |
Read |
November 22 |
Gov. Gregoire visits SSCC; Pushes half-cent sales tax increase for education
West Seattle Herald |
Read |
November 22 |
Gov. Gregoire at South Seattle Community College
West Seattle Blog |
Read |
November 22 |
Microsoft vet Marty Taucher cultivates new winery
GeekWire |
Read |
November 19 |
Weekend Preview: Wine & Bikes
Seattle Times |
Read |
November 17 |
SODO Inc earns Governor’s Best Practice Award
Workforce Training & Education Board |
Read |
November 16 |
Metro’s 2012 plan will bring changes to West Seattle
West Seattle Herald |
Read |
November 14 |
| Pacific Associates & PSIEC Present Business Breakfast Series:
Leadership Methods in Project Management |
PDF |
November 14 |
Early Veterans Day at South Seattle Community College
West Seattle Blog |
Read |
November 10 |
Veterans Day observed at South Seattle Community College
West Seattle Herald |
Read |
November 10 |
| South Hosts the First Solo Exhibit by Artist Nichole DeMent:
'Oracle' takes an epistemological approach to human nature |
PDF |
November 7 |
College Honors Veterans
Continued recognition of the school's commitment to student veterans |
PDF |
November 4 |
Meet Seattle’s Aspiring Season 9 Top Chefs: Nina Vicente (former student)
Seattle Weekly |
Read |
November 2 |
College-bound scholars tour South
West Seattle Herald |
Read |
October 27 |
Les Dames scholarship endowments benefit South students
West Seattle Herald |
Read |
October 25 |
College Announces Endowments
Scholarships to benefit women in Culinary Arts and Wine Technology programs. |
PDF |
October 25 |
College Bound Kickoff
First class of College bound high school students preview college at Seattle Community Colleges |
PDF |
October 24 |
The Northwest Wine Academy Presents "Weekend Warm Up Series"
End-of-week tastings lead up to Fall Wine Release Party |
PDF |
October 24 |
APIA Students Earn Scholarships
Five Asian & Pacific Islander students awarded full-year tuition. |
PDF |
October 24 |
Family and friends say good-bye to Ed Kingston
West Seattle Herald |
Read |
October 22 |
Senators Cantwell & Murray unveil new program to train aerospace workers
Airport Business |
Read |
October 17 |
Aerospace training in state gets $20 million boost from federal grant
The Herald |
Read |
October 15 |
Strengthening Washington’s dominance over aerospace
KEPRTV.com |
Read |
October 14 |
Arbor Heights Army veteran, single father of two, readjusts, networks with other area vets
West Seattle Herald |
Read |
October 14 |
Veterans Club organizing at SSCC, students encouraged to join
West Seattle Herald |
Read |
October 14 |
Senators visit South Seattle Community College to announce job-training program
West Seattle Blog |
Read |
October 14 |
Story of our prisons is a crime (profile of South student)
Seattle Times |
Read |
October 10 |
Garden salutes South Seattle Community College
Seattle Chinese Garden Blog |
Read |
October 6 |
Video: Lottery Raffle Helps Veterans in Need
South Veterans Club President Ryan Shannon interviewed on KING TV’s New Day Northwest about the Hometown Heroes Raffle that benefits the Veterans Innovations Program (VPI) fund.
King 5
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Watch
(video) |
October 6
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Ryan was also featured in the Washington State Lottery’s video on the raffle.
Washington State Lottery |
Watch
(video) |
October 3 |
Education is a viable solution to the jobs crisis
Huffington Post |
Read |
September 28 |
Awards announced under TAARP to benefit South
West Seattle Herald |
Read |
September 26 |
Passionate Civil War expert offers course
West Seattle Herald |
Read |
September 24 |
Salute to the South party at SSCC breaks out into dance
West Seattle Herald |
Read |
September 22 |
Video: ‘Salute to South’ in honor of SSCC’s about-to-start year
West Seattle Blog |
Read |
September 22 |
Former Washington state representative (Velma Veloria) receives “Remarkable Women” award
Northwest Asian Weekly |
Read |
September 9 |
Free Resume and Job Search Workshops
Fall workshop schedule announced |
PDF |
September 9 |
College Hosts Emergency Response Training Exercise
Exercise "Seattle Storm" simulates WMD threat |
PDF |
August 24 |
Culinary grad Ken Slack named executive chef at Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Seattle Times |
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August 21 |
Sustainable West Seattle Honors SSCC's Michael Ryan as Sustainable Hero of the Year
West Seattle Herald |
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August 15 |
Congratulations to Dean Mike Ryan, named Sustainable West Seattle’s “Sustainability Hero 2011.”
West Seattle Blog
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Read |
August 12 |
Summer school, out of the box: West Seattle YMCA’s Level 9 program, hosted at South this summer, featured in West Seattle Blog
West Seattle Blog
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Read |
August 11 |
| South Hosts Award Winning Pastry Chef Donald Wressell |
PDF |
August 11 |
| Northwest Wine Academy Hosts Three Upcoming Wine Events |
PDF |
August 9 |
Last year’s Asian Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) Scholarship Recipients were given a Flip camera and were asked to record a video to capture their life for a video called “Day in the life of an AAPI Scholar.” The video includes our students and from the other two AANAPISI community colleges, De Anza College and City College of San Francisco. |
Watch
(video) |
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Dean of Diversity & Retention, Student Life Cessa Heard-Johnson interviewed at Seafair
Seattle Times |
Read |
August 7 |
Video/photos:
Flying high with Blue Angels' 'Fat Albert'
Interim Director of Communications Candace Oehler was also a passenger– see her in the video!
West Seattle Blog |
Read |
August 7 |
Seattle's Chinese Garden; both ancient and local
Seattle Times
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Read |
August 6 |
South faculty member chosen "Key Influencer"
Math instructor Heidi Lyman is one of two selected to ride with the Blue Angels. |
One of the The Blue Angels Team pilots flew in a day early to give Heidi Lyman a behind-the-scenes experience.
KIRO TV |
Watch
(video) |
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More Seafair Navy sights: South Seattle Community College instructor’s Blue Angels ridealong
West Seattle Blog |
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August 2 |
SLIDESHOW: SSCC math & engineering professor goes for the ride of her life aboard the Blue Angels
West Seattle Herald |
Read |
August 1 |
SSCC math & engineering professor selected to ride Blue Angel F/A-18B Monday
West Seattle Herald |
Read |
July 28 |
South Seattle Community College instructor to fly with Angels
West Seattle Blog |
Read |
July 28 |
| South faculty member chosen "key influencer" -
Math instructor one of two selected to ride with the Blue Angels. |
PDF |
July 28 |
Dr. Yilin Sun in “Newsmakers” of Community College Times
Community College Times |
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July 27 |
| South Welcomes South Korea's Jeonnam Provincial College. Officials sign Memorandum of Understanding forming educational partnership. |
PDF |
July 27 |
Dr. Yilin Sun chosen as Fulbright Scholar.
West Seattle Blog |
Read |
July 22 |
Faculty Member Receives Fulbright Award
South Seattle Community College instructor to spend year in Taiwan. |
PDF |
July 22 |
Tiger Mountain couple opens mom and pop winery
Issaquah Reporter |
Read |
July 22 |
| KOMO-TV blog features our Martin Scholarship Award winners |
Read |
July 20 |
South's TRIO Grant Renewed
$1.5 million federal grant enables college to continue providing critical student services. |
PDF |
July 18 |
Student Success at South
South Seattle Community College students earn prestigious scholarships. |
PDF |
July 18 |
SSCC USA President Dante Obcena profiled in the West Seattle Herald
West Seattle Herald
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July 15 |
Family Portraits Explore Imagery and Modern Mythology
Exhibit examines what it means to belong and be connected |
PDF |
July 12 |
West Seattle Community Orchard dedicated
West Seattle Herald |
Read |
July 9 |
Seattle program funding workers in deconstruction (Georgetown Campus)
Seattle Times |
Read |
July 7 |
The Community Orchard, located at the North end of campus, will be celebrating their grand opening during the Edible West Seattle Garden Tour
White Center Blog |
Read |
July 7 |
South business class helped small business owner.
West Seattle Herald |
Read |
July 1 |
MS children’s book written by South grad William Khazaal has surpassed 1,500 in sales.
West Seattle Herald |
Read |
June 30 |
Former AMT Dean Laura Hopkins profiled.
Seattle Times |
Read |
June 20 |
First donated harvest by Community Orchard
West Seattle Blog |
Read |
June 16 |
New training program promotes green jobs (BMR&D at Georgetown)
Seattle Medium |
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June 15 |
Senator Cantwell visit to Georgetown Campus
Seattle PI Blog |
Read |
June 13 |
South Art Gallery presents:
The Sticky Parts
June 24th – July 18th
Reception date – June 23rd – 2 – 4pm |
PDF |
June 14 |
Commencement Celebrates Student Success
College holds first commencement at Benaroya Hall. |
PDF |
June 10 |
| Diesel & Heavy Duty Equipment Technology Program Wins EnviroStars™ Certification Program recognized for practicing environmental responsibility |
PDF |
June 9 |
Graduation venue change
West Seattle Blog |
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June 8 |
South offers new “Start your own green business” class
Seattle Medium |
Read |
June 7 |
Predicted decline in culinary school enrollment not a concern for many restaurant pros
Seattle Weekly |
Read |
June 7 |
The Northwest Wine Academy has continued its winnings ways, taking home three medals in the prestigious Seattle Wine Awards competition:
- Gold – 2010 Mourvèdre, Horse Heaven Hills
Red Rhone Styles, all price categories
- Silver – 2008 Well Red, Columbia Valley
Red Bordeaux Styles, $20 and under
- Silver – 2010 Blue Barrel Rosé, Yakima Valley
Rosé Blends, all price categories
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See the complete list of winners |
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| Landscape Horticulture Department will be highlighted the week of April 11th, during the EnviroStars sponsorship message on national public radio stations KUOW 94.9 FM and KXOT 91.7 FM. |
Listen - mp3
Est Times - PDF |
June 7 |
Northwest Wine Academy graduates celebrate the 5th year anniversary of their Burien wine bar, Vino Bello.
Burien Daily |
Read |
June 6 |
| Certain information in the printed Summer Quarter class schedule is INCORRECT. Please note these corrections! |
PDF |
June 6 |
New book presented by its authors at SSCC recalls Seattle's civil rights struggle - West Seattle Hearald |
Read |
June 4 |
Green Business program publicized in West Seattle Herald. |
Read |
June 3 |
Programs helps workers now and in the future - SODO Inc. makes Q13 News. |
Read/Watch |
June 3 |
| Georgetown’s SODO Inc. program covered by KUOW |
Read/Listen |
June 3 |
Asian American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions Get More Attention - The Chronicle of Higher Education |
Read |
June 3 |
Learn the Skills to Start Your Own Green Business
Free program targets low- income, mid-level English speakers, 55 years or older. |
PDF |
June 3 |
| South Hosts Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) History Presentation |
PDF |
May 27 |
Automotive Program Honored
- Tomorrow’s Technician Magazine names South a Top Four
Automotive School
|
PDF |
May 19 |
The Northwest Wine Academy Presents “Weekend Warm Up Series” -
End-of-week tastings lead up to June Spring Wine Release Party. |
PDF |
May 18 |
College Night 2011
Annual event showcases programs and student services |
PDF |
May 16 |
West Seattle Herald coverage of Knowing the Spring Courtyard dedication. Includes video. |
Read |
May 15 |
2011 Spring Group Exhibit
Features works by Susan Arthur, Severn Eaton, Susan Gladstone, Lita Kenyon, Kelly Lyles and Kate Vrijmoet. |
PDF |
May 13 |
| Northwest Asian Weekly features the recent campus visit of White House Deputy Director Christina Lagdameo. |
Read |
May 12 |
Puget Sound Industrial Excellence Center to Host Conference - A STEM Agenda: Connecting STEM with Workforce Education
National experts and regional leaders gather to create a plan to connect STEM-based learning with workforce education and provide greater opportunities for high school and community college students. |
PDF |
May 6 |
Seattle Greenforce Initiative Summit 2011
College hosts regional forum to examine economic opportunity and development in green careers. |
PDF |
April 26 |
Mother’s Day Wine Sale |
PDF |
April 26 |
Former/current student Andrew Seffernick killed in motorcycle accident, West Seattle Herald |
Read |
April 25 |
Student leader (and All-Washington Academic Team member) Dante Obcena was profiled in the front page feature of the April 22 issue of the Seattle Gay News. |
Read |
April 22 |
College Celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month -
Event schedule includes visit from White House Deputy Director. |
PDF |
April 21 |
College contributes to ultra-efficient car, Businesswire.com |
Read |
April 20 |
College Hosts Forum for Veterans and Families
Event focuses on traumatic brain injury (TBI) and college resources. |
PDF |
April 20 |
President Oertli participates on West Seattle Citizen Transportation Advisory Council, West Seattle Blog |
Read |
April 19 |
Blooming gardens galore around our region
Seattle Times |
Read |
April 15 |
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The AFLCIO Blog references the Green Labor Journal article about Georgetown’s green jobs training. |
Read |
April 14 |
Spring Season Wine Sale
Featuring student and alumni produced wines |
PDF |
April 13 |
South’s Automotive Technology Program a Top 4 in the country. |
Read |
April 11 |
Building Green Jobs Training Programs
South Seattle Community College's Georgetown Campus partners with labor, industry and community partners to create dynamic green jobs training programs
Green Labor Journal |
Read |
April 8 |
Free Resume and Job Search Workshops
Spring workshop schedule announced |
PDF |
April 5 |
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League for Innovations “League Connections” e-zine Spotlight on South Seattle’s 13th Year Promise Scholarship |
Read |
April 4 |
| Identity Characteristics Explored -
Exhibit showcases student interpretations on the nature of the self |
PDF |
April 4 |
Free Resume and Job Search Workshops
Spring workshop schedule announced |
PDF |
March 31 |
South’s Garden Center Opens!
Get ready for spring gardening! |
PDF |
March 31 |
| South’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program was featured in Seattle Times NW Jobs section |
Read |
March 11 |
| Student Roy Buck, who has taken Wine classes and has been accepted to the fall quarter 2011 BAS cohort, has auditioned for Top Chef. |
Read |
March 9 |
Open House to Introduce Commercial Building Sustainability Program - Three evening courses will be offered at Georgetown Campus Spring Quarter. |
PDF |
March 8 |
West Seattle Herald feature on Beloved Mexico, an upscale Mexican food stand located on Fauntleroy Way, owned and operated by South grad Christian Guerrero and his brothers. |
Read |
March 3 |
Kurt R. Buttleman Selected as President of CCBO. South Seattle Community College executive vice president for Instruction and Administration will serve as association president for 2011. |
PDF |
February 23 |
South Seattle Community College freshman Sabas O. Rousseau goes to Miami for Summit
West Seattle Herald |
Read |
February 22 |
Vietnamese students overcome hurdles to study in America - Northwest Vietnamese News |
Read |
February 16 |
Emerging Artists Michelle Bear and Kestral Skyhawk
Exhibit features photography and mixed media.
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PDF |
February 10 |
South’s BAS in Hospitality Management degree mentioned in feature about BAS degrees.
The News Tribune |
Read |
February 9 |
| Seattle Chinese Garden in West Seattle now welcoming visitors - West Seattle Blog |
Read |
February 7 |
"Breath of China at new garden"
The Seattle Times |
Read |
February 6 |
Seattle Chinese Garden celebrates its opening
Ciscoe Morris
- Special to The Seattle Times |
Read |
February 2 |
Japanese American Day of Remembrance
Award- winning film director Tadashi Nakamura presents “Pilgrimage.” |
PDF |
February 2 |
| South named top 20 school - Tomorrow's Technician |
Read |
February 1 |
Valentine Wine Release and Sale
Student-produced Blue Barrel Rose´ is featured |
PDF |
February 1 |
College to Sign Aviation Training Agreement
South Seattle Community College currently hosting French aviation students. |
PDF |
January 31 |
College signing MOU with French aviation institute.
West Seattle Herald |
Read |
January 31 |
| South Healh Fair promotes women's physical & emotional health - West Seattle Herald |
Read |
January 25 |
| "From Northern Spain to South Seattle Community College: A special day of food and wine" - West Seattle Blog |
Read |
January 21 |
Free Resume and Job Search Workshops
Winter workshop schedule announced |
PDF |
January 18 |
South Seattle Community College expands scholarship program to
Chief Sealth |
| See the 13th Year Scholarship web page for details and more information. |
| President Oertli, Chief Sealth International High School Principal John Boyd, and students Christina Hammami and Imara Johnson featured on KING TV’s New Day Northwest program |
Read/Watch
(video) |
February 17 |
South Seattle Community College surprises Chief Sealth
SeniorsExaminer.com |
Read |
January 15 |
College expands program of free tuition
Seattle Times |
Read |
January 15 |
Chief Sealth seniors gifted one year of college tuition free - KING TV - (video) |
Watch
(video) |
January 14 |
South Seattle Community College expands scholarship program to Chief Sealth
West Seattle Blog - (video) |
Read/Watch |
January 14 |
Chief Sealth grads get a free year of college
KUOW - (audio) |
KUOW
(audio) |
January 14 |
South Seattle Community College announces next year tuition free for Chief Sealth seniors
West Seattle Komo |
Read |
January 14 |
| South Seattle Community College Promises Free First Year Scholarship program expansion announced - South Press Release |
PDF |
January 14 |
Chief Sealth grads get free year at South Seattle Community College
KPLU - (audio) |
KPLU
(audio) |
January 14 |
South Seattle Community College promises free first year to Chief Sealth HS seniors
West Seattle Herald |
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January 14 |
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Top 5 Ways to Blow Your Food and Booze New Year's Resolutions By the End of January
Seattle Weekly |
Read |
January 12 |
Gifts from the Earth update
West Seattle Herald |
Read |
January 10 |
Gifts from the Earth Update
Celebrity chef roster finalized for annual South Seattle Community College food and wine event. Tickets still available. |
PDF |
January 10 |
Continuing Education class featured in West Seattle Herald. - Carpentry class will be geared toward women
|
Read |
January 9 |
Community orchard launch at south end of campus
West Seattle Blog |
Read |
January 3 |
President Oertli shares New Year’s thoughts in
West Seattle Herald |
Read |
January 2 |
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