FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
CONTACT: Elizabeth Fischtziur - (425) 352-3636 - efischtziur@uwb.edu
Eric Ballas - (425) 352-8256 - eballas@cascadia.edu
BOTHELL, Wash. - The University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia Community College will host a Community Partnerships Fair on Wednesday, May 7, 6:00 p.m. in the North Creek Events Center.The fair will showcase the efforts of students, faculty and staff in the area of service learning, highlighting a variety of community partnerships. A detailed schedule is below. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://www.uwb.edu/cbls/cpf.xhtml.
* 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Storytelling Workshop
Everyone has a story.
Professional storyteller Brooke Zimmers guides participants through fun and engaging exercises to help them more effectively share their valuable life experiences with others.
* 3:30 pm - 4:10 pm Woodin Elementary Community Psychology Project
How can groups do effective community-based work?
Come learn about a community-based project designed to foster positive peer interactions and inclusivity-implemented and sustained by a cohort of UW Bothell Community Psychology students.
* 4:15 pm - 4:55 pm Mentoring: Get Involved!
Do mentors matter in your life?
This panel discussion examines the importance of mentoring work, and will highlight the efforts of Cascadia Community College/UW Bothell mentor volunteers and the organizations they serve.
* 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm A Conversation about 21 Acres
Want to learn more about local food and sustainable living?
Students, faculty, staff, and a representative from 21 Acres-a local agricultural learning center-discuss the ongoing collaboration with 21 Acres and its value to CCC/UW Bothell and to people in the region.
* 5:45 pm - 6:00 pm All that Jazz!
Dancer Jenn Brittain from Cascadia's student club-All that Jazz-will perform along with members of the club.
* 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recognition Ceremony & Reception
Celebrate the commitment of our community partners with Cascadia Community College President Dr. Bill Christopher and UW Bothell Chancellor Dr. Kenyon Chan-hear stories of students and the agencies they have partnered with this year.
* Throughout the afternoon
Gallery of posters, film viewing booth, wiki workshops, and much more
About UW Bothell: The University of Washington Bothell was founded in 1990 to serve King and Snohomish counties and north Puget Sound area students seeking bachelor's and master's degrees. UW Bothell offers degree programs in applied computing, business, computing and software systems, cultural studies, education, interdisciplinary studies, nursing and policy studies.
About Cascadia Community College: Cascadia Community College is an accredited, public community college, located in Bothell, WA. Cascadia is committed to innovative instruction in small classes that emphasize active and collaborative learning by students. More than 2,500 students are enrolled each quarter.
Check us out at: www.Cascadia.edu
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