Director’s Spotlight
Things that go bump… “Life is very interesting…in the end, some of
your greatest pains, become your greatest
strengths.” —Drew Barrymore
So, there you have it--a quote looking back at
life and coming to a conclusion; a teachable
moment if you will, an “aha” experience.
You can reach this point of looking where
you’ve been and considering where you’re
going at any time--you don’t have to be old, famous, a philosopher or a prophet.
We all have come a ways down some path-- for some it has been smooth--but for
most there have been some bumps in the road. Was it a “good” bump or a “bad”
bump? Did the bump stop you, cause you to veer off in another direction, or
simply reinforce your focus? Perhaps it’s all in your viewpoint. Perhaps a bump
is not just a bump. You go up one side of it--and can come down a little bit
changed; a little bruised, but not beaten; confused, or maybe clear in your
thinking. It’s all part of what makes life interesting.
“I don’t think human beings learn anything without desperation. Desperation is a
necessary ingredient to learning anything or creating anything. Period. If you
ain’t desperate at some point, you ain’t interesting.” —Jim Carrey
November 2013 Volume 8 Issue 3
FYI
Nov. 1—Career Choice Workshop
Nov. 3—Daylight Savings Ends
Nov. 6—Veteran’s Day Luncheon --- BTAD Information Session
Nov. 8— Winemakers Dinner
Nov. 11—Veteran’s Day - No School
Nov. 12—U.S. Army Info. Table
Nov. 13—Accounting Fair
Nov. 14—Family Movie Night
Nov. 15—Career Choice Workshop
Nov. 16—Diversity Career Fair
Nov. 19—Last Day to Withdraw
Nov. 28-29—Thanksgiving Holiday (No School)
The Inside
Director’s Spotlight 1
The Learning Lab Open House 1
TRiO Happenings 2
A Lab Intern Reflects 3
You’ve Got Mail 4
Questions to Ask at Transfer Fairs 4
Thank You Veterans 5
Where to Look for Scholarships 5
How our Worldview Influences our Perceptions 6
Native American Heritage Month 6
Area Employment Events 7
Upcoming Seattle Area Events 7
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www.lwtech.edu/trio
The Learning Lab Open House The grand opening of The Learning Lab in its new location (E214) was celebrated
on September 26, 2013. Senators Andy Hill and Rosemary McCauliffe were in
attendance as was a representative from Congresswoman Suzan DelBene’s office.
LWIT’s President, Amy Goings, and Vice President of Student Services, Dennis
Long, both spoke to the importance of an ideally located space where all LWIT
students can obtain
assistance with their
academic learning
from a dedicated staff.
TRiO staff would like
to thank everyone who
came to show their
support.
BFET
If you are
an LWIT
student
receiving
federal food stamps and have
applied for FAFSA, you may
be eligible for benefits from
Basic Food Employment &
Training (BFET). These could
include a book stipend,
childcare, and advising. Please
visit Katie Viola in W207 for
more information.
Counseling Services
LWIT offers students free,
short-term counseling (3-5
sessions). Community
resources, advocacy and
referrals are also available.
Please visit W207 to make an
appointment. If you are
experiencing an immediate
crisis, call the Crisis Clinic at
(206) 461-3222.
Students: TRiO Can Assist with Your
Advising Questions TRiO advisors are available to answer
participants’ advising questions in their new
location in E214B. If you need to change a section
of a course, add an additional course, drop a
course, or develop an educational plan then please stop by. We can assist with
academic skills workshops, financial aid counseling, and transfer counseling too. Stop
by and speak with Craig, Jennifer, Erin, or Tien. We’re here for you!
TRiO Happenings
Leadership—Pat Hunter, Director of TRiO, was elected chair of the Finance &
Budget Committee
Congratulations—Erin Smith, Coordinator of TRiO, was accepted into the
M.Ed. for Higher Education at Central Washington University
Welcome— The Learning Lab welcomed 4 new facilitators. Barbara Butler,
Martha Nagle, & Dana Nasby help with English. Andrea Roelen assists in science.
Additional Software— The Learning Lab recently added CAD, Revit and
Keyboarding Pro 6 software to their computers
Appreciation—October 7-11 was International Tutor Appreciation Week. A huge
thank you to all our tutors and facilitators. We couldn’t do it without you!
Faculty Use The Learning Lab Too The Learning Lab is not only a resource for students, but also for the faculty at LWIT.
Several instructors have brought their classes to show their students how the Smart
Board can be used to supplement the information from their classroom. In addition,
instructors have been sending students to use the classroom for study groups. We love
it! If you have any questions, please email Craig or Jennifer.
Learning is not attained by chance,
it must be sought for with
ardor and diligence.
—Abigail Adams
Disability
Support
Services
Contact the
Disability
Support
Services
office as
early as possible if a
physical, sensory,
psychological, or learning
disability impacts your
ability to succeed in
classes. Please visit W207
or email
more information.
WorkPlace 101
Workshop
Next offering will take place Winter Quarter
Career Choice
Workshops
1st and 3rd Friday of every month
Please visit W207 for more information on career and job assistance.
A Learning Lab Intern Reflects On Her
Experience As part of an internship for my program at LWIT, I am working as a tutor in The
Learning Lab. I’d like to reflect on what I have learned so far. The people who work
in The Lab have different areas of expertise, but they all have the same passion: We
love to help! In The Learning Lab, we help students work on and understand their
class material, to the best of our abilities, in a welcoming and friendly environment.
We don’t just tutor individuals; we build relationships and help connect them to
resources that will help ease their college experience. The fact is: we care about this
college and all of its students.
When you come to The Learning
Lab we aren’t just helping you. We
gain invaluable experience too. We
build friendships, confidence in
helping and communicating with
others, and appreciation for others
and what they have to teach us.
There hasn’t been one person that I
have tutored thus far that I haven’t
learned something interesting from.
We are privileged to have students
sharing their work with us. We have all had hard times in our lives and in school. It
can be very hectic and stressful at times. However, real success comes from utilizing
the resources that can help you succeed. We know the importance of one person
helping another, and we try to give back whatever we can to the students we work
with. We are excited to spread the word about The Learning Lab.
I want to end with saying, “Thank you!” Thank you for giving us inspiration and
letting us be a part of your journey. We hope that you benefit from the education and
sense of community here at LWIT. We hope to see you soon!
—Contributed by Shandi Williams, student in the SHSV program at LWIT
Financial Aid
Office
Remember
to apply for
financial aid
each year by
completing a
new FAFSA. Check your
award letter on the Student
Portal. If you are receiving
student loans, a new Loan
Request Form must be
completed.
For more information, visit
W209.
Opportunity Grant
Designed to help low-
income students studying
for high demand career
fields such as Accounting,
Allied Health, I-Best, and
Business Technology.
Services provided include
tuition and fees assistance
up to 45 credits, a book
stipend, and education
advising and planning.
For more information, visit
W207.
Questions to Ask at Transfer Fairs If you are thinking about transferring to a four-year college or university, then you
should attend a transfer fair while a student at LWIT. These fairs allow you to learn
more about the academic programs, student services and financial aid offered at the
various colleges and universities. If you’re not sure what you should ask these
representatives, here are some questions for you to consider.
Is your college or university public or private? Annual costs?
What scholarships are available for transfer students?
How many transfer
students are accepted to
your college or university
each quarter/year?
What are common transfer
issues?
What is the academic
success rate of transfer
students?
Who should I contact about
transferring to your
institution?
Will all of my classes transfer to your institution?
What do I need to do to transfer from LWIT to your institution?
What campus resources are available for students? Is there a TRiO program?
What are the steps to register with Disability Services?
You’ve Got Mail!
The importance of checking your student email was a recent topic on the TRiO blog,
Speak Up! Two real-life scenarios were provided which demonstrated the negative
impact of not checking student email.
Every student who attends Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWIT) is
provided with an LWIT email account. It is very important to be sure that you are
checking this account frequently. Instructors only have access to your LWIT email
account, unless they collect personal ones in class, so this is where they will send
notifications to you. If you don’t check your student email, it is not the instructor’s
fault; this is your responsibility.
Please take the time to ensure that your student email account
is active by visiting LWIT’s student email page. Keep in mind
that you can forward this email to your personal account. This
will ensure that you don’t miss any important communications
from your instructors or other offices at LWIT.
Upcoming Transfer Fair Offered @ Date
Highline Community College 2/4/2014
Green River Community College 2/5/2014
Edmonds Community College 2/10/2014
Cascadia Community College 2/12/2014
Bellevue College 2/13/2014
South Seattle Community College 2/19/2014
North Seattle Community College 2/20/2014
Shoreline Community College 2/25/2014
Everett Community College 2/27/2014
Lake WA Institute of Technology 3/4/2014
Veterans Services
LWIT is proud to assist all
Veterans, reservists, active
duty personnel and eligible
family members who receive
Veteran's Administration
education benefits.
For more information visit
W213B.
Worker Retraining
Laid off workers, displaced
homemakers, military
veterans, and previously self-
employed LWIT students
may be eligible for this
program. Students would
receive tuition assistance,
career counseling and
priority registration.
For more information visit
W207.
Worker Retraining
Orientations
Tuesdays at 8:30am &
Fridays at 12:00pm in W213C
WorkFirst
This program will help
eligible TANF recipients with
their educational goals
through training, support,
referrals, and possible tuition
assistance.
For more information, visit
W207.
Thank You Veterans It is with pleasure that Lake Washington Institute of Technology
invites Veteran students, faculty, and staff to attend a complimentary
luncheon in honor of their service to our country. This college
community is proud to have you as a student, instructor, and staff
member.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
12 Noon—2:30pm
LWIT, East Building Room 144
Where to Look for Scholarships There are countless places students could look to search for scholarships, but not all of
them are beneficial. If you were to type in “scholarships” into Google, you would
come up with over 73 million results. That would take years to sift through. Instead,
here are three locations we recommend students go to search for scholarships.
LWIT’s Foundation Scholarship site—The Lake Washington Foundation schol-
arships are available only to LWIT students. Last year, The Foundation gave out
$23,000 worth of scholarships to LWIT students. The next scholarship cycle will
begin in November and awards will be for Spring 2014.
LWIT’s Financial Aid Scholarship Sites—LWIT’s Financial Aid website lists
state, regional, and national scholarships in one easy to find location. It lists the
award amount, criteria, application deadline, and application websites.
TheWashboard.org—The Washboard has you create a profile with your personal,
academic, and financial information that will then find scholarships that match
your profile answers. It brings the scholarships to you. All you have to do is apply.
For more information on how to find and apply for scholarships, contact Erin Smith or
Jenn Rossignol.
Native American Heritage Month On August 3, 1990, United States President, George H. W. Bush, declared the month of November National American
Indian Heritage Month. Now, it is commonly referred to as Native American Heritage Month. This is a time for Native
Americans to share their culture, customs, and traditions with others. It gives them the opportunity to celebrate their
native traditions, ceremonies, and activities.
There are many opportunities for everyone to get involved in celebrating Native American Heritage Month. Pick up a
book about American Indian History to learn about their culture. Attend a local lacrosse game! Yes, the game of
lacrosse has its origins as a tribal game that would go on for days at a time. As many as 100 people would rotate in and
out of the game. Get involved by eating! You can replace beef with buffalo in a few recipes to experience a little taste
of the Native American culture. Visit a local museum or cultural center. Everyone is encouraged to participate in these
educational and enjoyable activities to help celebrate Native American Heritage Month.
—Contributed by Ashley Beckman, student in the SHSV program at LWIT
How Our Worldview Influences Our Perceptions—Part 3 Over the last few newsletters, we have been looking at becoming culturally competent. In this edition we will consider how
to increase our knowledge of different cultural practices.
The goal of being culturally competent is to understand that we are unable to know everything
there is to know, but willing and open to learn as much as we can from a variety of resources.
According to Derald Sue, the best way to become culturally competent is through “experiential
reality” (Sue, 2006). This is primarily achieved through personal interactions and relationships
with people from a variety of cultures. This will help you understand the cultural worldview
from their perspectives and that is a great start.
However, this only focuses on the micro level (person-to-person) of cultural competency and does not get to the macro level
(how stereotypes and institutional systems perpetuate interactions at the micro level). For example, you may have a
relationship with a person of color who is highly educated, hold a position of power and respect, and achieved the “American
Dream.” You have learned much about their worldview as you have talked through different topics, disagreed with them, and
had miscommunications you chose to work out (micro). This successful person tells you that they experience racism daily in
the form of being followed in stores, looked upon with suspicion, and being served at a slower speed at a restaurant than
their White counterparts (macro). These are common experiences of people of color. Check one out here. To be culturally
competent we need to understand how social systems (macro) impact the individual (micro). Another way to gain knowledge
on cultures is by attending workshops as well as cultural presentations and experiences. Here is an exhibit at the Pacific
Science Center on race.
Gaining knowledge about other cultures is not something that has an ending point. It is a continual process of learning and
growing. This may all seem a little overwhelming, but the reward greatly outweighs the risks.
Upcoming Seattle Area Events Seattle Earshot Jazz Festival (November 1-17) This festival brings jazz greats from around the world into creative
collaboration with area musicians and audiences. Earshot also celebrates Seattle’s place in the world of jazz, with
concerts by our award-winning high-school jazz programs and our own renowned resident artists.
Seattle International Comedy Competition (November 6 – December 1) For 34 years, this competition, held at The
Columbia City Theatre in Seattle, continues nightly until a winner is crowned on December 1 at The Comedy
Underground in Seattle.
Ski Dazzle Seattle (November 8-10) The Seattle Ski & Snowboard Show celebrates it’s 44th anniversary and features
over 125 exhibitor and sponsor booths showcasing “A World of Skiing & Snowboarding Under One Roof.”
Entertainment, lift tickets, and prizes available.
48th Annual Veteran’s Day Parade & Observance (November 9) Auburn, Washington is designated by the Veterans
Day National Committee and the US Department of Veterans Affairs as a Regional Site for celebration of Veterans
Day 2013. Now in its 48th year, the parade has grown into one of the largest Veteran's Day parades in the United
States of America. Auburn's 2013 parade is paying special tribute to the Paralyzed Veterans of America and begins at
11:00am.
Macy’s Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting (November 29) Begins
with a morning parade of marching bands, costumed characters,
floats, and Santa. It ends with lighting the Christmas tree and
star, followed by fireworks.
Area Employment Events Information Technology Panel—(Nov. 6) Hear about opportunities and hiring practices in I.T. from industry
experts. Space is limited so please register in advance at www.worksourceLWIT.eventbrite.com.
Time & Location: 1:00-3:30pm @ LWIT in W401
Accounting Employer Panel—(Nov. 13) Hear career advise from professionals in all areas of accounting and
finance. The last half hour will be a networking opportunity.
Time & Location: 1:30-3:30pm @ LWIT’s Redmond Campus
Community and Technical College Career Fair—(Nov. 16) Career
opportunities at community and technical colleges will be available,
including the areas of instruction, counseling, library services, and
administration. You can learn how to create a successful application and
present an effective teaching demonstration. Please see handout at http://
whatcom.ctc.edu/files/7113/8204/9820/Diversity_Poster_fall_2013.pdf
Time & Location: 9am-1pm @ Everett Community College
Fitness Industry Employer Panel (Dec. 5) Hear experts from all areas of this exciting career area talk about
their opportunities and what it takes to make it in fitness.
Time & Location: 11am-1pm @ LWIT, East Building Fitness Classroom
For more information about these events, go to the ERC website at www.lwtech.edu/erc or call 425-739-8113 or
email [email protected]
TRiO Projects 11605 132nd AVE NE E214B Kirkland, WA 98034 Pat Hunter: 425.739.8361 Erin Smith: 425.739.8353 Craig Kerr: 425.739.8360 Tien Do: 425.739.8249 Jenn Rossignol 425.739.8351
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U.S. Department of Education.
However, the contents have not
been reviewed by the Department
and no endorsement should be
inferred. The Lake Washington
Institute of Technology Student
Support Services TRiO Projects
are100% federally funded
annually at $420,840.
The mission of the TRiO Projects at Lake Washington Institute of Technology is to increase the retention, graduation and transfer rates of eligible students. This is accomplished by providing supportive services such as tutoring, academic counseling, educational planning, academic success workshops, learning labs, financial education and transfer assistance.
The purpose of TRiO Projects is to assist first-generation and/or low-income students and students with disabilities in achieving their post-secondary academic ambitions. Students are encouraged to complete their associate degree or certificate programs and, whenever feasible, enter a bachelor’s level program at LWIT or transfer to a four-year institution. TRiO Projects are committed to making college a rewarding and successful experience for each student participant.
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Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 piece (2 inches) fresh gin-
ger, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 3/4 pounds small butternut
squash, prepared and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Directions
Melt butter in large sauce pain. Add onions and cook for 2
minutes. Add ginger, garlic, and squash and cook about 6-8
minutes. Stir in 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce
heat and simmer about 20 minutes or until squash is tender.
Puree soup. Stir in juice and add some salt and pepper.
—Recipe from Martha Stewart