Announcements!

1. Announcements! October 22

2. President Mitsui Invites Students! • Monday, October 29, President Mitsui will be meeting with special guest AkilVohra, Senior Advisor at the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.  He invites students who identify as Asian Americans / Pacific Islanders to come meet converse with Mr. Vohra about your experiences at North.  The event will be held between the hours of 9:00 to noon (specific time has not yet been determined).  Please contact Jeffrey Vasquez for additional information if you are interested in participating in this dialogue: jeffrey.vasquez@seattlecolleges.edu / 206.934.3643

3. AkilVohra serves as Senior Advisor at the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. At the Initiative, Akil supervises the following areas: education, the bullying prevention campaign, AAPI data issues, improving efforts of AAPI representation in federal government, and works directly with the President’s Advisory Commission on AAPIs. Prior to the Initiative, Akil was Counsel at Muslim Advocates where he focused on anti-terrorism financing, strengthening the nonprofit sector, and civil rights and civil liberties issues. Previously, he practiced international trade and customs law in Washington D.C. He is currently an Ariane de Rothschild Fellow, which is an Edmond de Rothschild Foundation initiative in partnership with the Columbia Business School and the University of Cambridge. Akil has previously served on the board of the South Asian Bar Association of Washington D.C., and the Bay Area Association of Muslim Lawyers. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California Irvine, and a J.D. from the George Washington University Law School where he received the Michael Dillon Cooley Award for service to the law school community. He has also completed a program in international human rights and immigration at Oxford University (U.K.).

4. 18th Annual WSAME Fall Conference: The World Of Work & YOU! FREE to students, faculty & staff! • SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2012 • NORTH SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE • To register, contact the registrar ASAP at:  marciaz@comcast.net. or 206.232.7576. Let her know that Cynthia Rekdal has invited your group to attend as special scholarship attendees (lunch is included!).   • CONFERENCE PRESENTERS INCLUDE: Boeing, Microsoft, Alaska/Horizon Air, Umpqua Bank, Washington Care Center, Pathways to Careers Initiative, GAME (Guiding Academic Motivation for Excellence), Girls Collaborative, Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction Career and Technical Education Programs, Horizon House Health Services, Ashoka, Seattle School District Career and Technical Programs, and others Website: http://www.wsame.org/ Information: wsame@mindspring.com

5. We’ve talked about the privilege gap. We’ve talked about the achievement gap. It’s time to talk about the job gap. That conversation begins with skill building and the role of schools in workforce training. Many students are disconnected from the realities of what companies actually produce or do. They need to know how to “plan” for their future, not just wait for it to happen. Students and teachers need to “get connected” and learn about the educational pathways required to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed. They need to make the critical connection between school and work. Join an all-star cast of business and educational guests as they excite students and educators about what it takes to be successful in the workforce of the future -- and the incredible payoff waiting for those who invest in the hard work and perseverance required. Determine the educational and per­sonal preparation and qualifications that can open the doors for young people to futures that fulfill them and provide economic success. This conference will energize students to continue their educa­tion and teachers to engage students in meaningful ways. Genius.

6. Pride Foundation Scholarship • https://www.pridefoundationscholar.org/login.aspx?returnurl=/ • Pride Foundation and The Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) award scholarships to build leadership and promote diversity in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and straight-ally communities. Scholarships may be used for any post-secondary education including nontraditional degrees, trade or technical programs, community colleges, four-year public and private universities, and accredited certificate programs.

7. Northgate READS • Volunteer opportunity: • Volunteer reading coachessupport 2nd and 3rd grade students to develop reading comprehension and fluency skills, working toward the goal that all Northgate students can read on grade level by the end of the 3rd grade. • The volunteer commitment is one afternoon per week Mon/Tues 3-5 p.m. for a 7-9 week session starting October 29. • contact Alice Melling X3693 or Jennie Morrison, Northgate READS, 206-687-5781,Jennie.Morrison@seattle.gov

11. We have three great transfer events this week. Please share with your students: • Tuesday • WSU Admissions Session • 11am-12pm, Baxter Events Center • Wednesday • Art Institute Info Table • 9am-1pm, 1st Floor CC Building And see the Thurs. transfer event