SVC Events

Help for Congo Women

Run for Congo Women raises funds to benefit Women for Women International’s programs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Women for Women International supports women in war and post-war regions—like our sisters in the Democratic Republic of the Congo—with financial assistance, job skills training, rights awareness education, trauma counseling, and small business assistance so they can rebuild their lives. Visit our Web site at womenforwomen.org

Congolese lives matter. The lives of Congolese women are significant. The lives of Congolese children are precious. They have waited far too long. They are worth our effort. We are running to help. For more information about the Democratic Republic of the Congo, visit runforcongowomen.org

Our run will start at the Skagit Playfields Jogging Trail near the SVC tennis courts. Suggested donation is $10 per person, all ages.

For more information contact Anne Donovan Clark at (360) 416-7821, or go to our Facebook page at Skagit Run For Congo Women.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

The drama department is presenting the Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) on May 30 at 3 p.m. and June 1 and 2  at 7 p.m. in the Phillip Tarro Theatre.

Yunsun Lee is the director. Performers are Clara Johnson (SVC student), Dave Logghe (SVC Alumnus) and Trevor Oetgen (random guy we picked up off the street).

The Wednesday show is really designed so that faculty, staff and students can easily attend. There is no ticket price for this show. We will have a donation box out if you care to help out the drama department!

For more information contact Diane Johnson via email: diane.johnson@skagit.edu.

Skagit Has Talent

Skagit Has Talent is a part of Diversity Week at Skagit Valley College, and will be held on Monday, May 14 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the Phillip Tarro Theatre.

Free pizza and refreshments will be offered.

Prizes will be awarded to every student that participates in the show.

If you would like to show off your talent email Misty Berlin at mberlin2809@mysvc.skagit.edu.

alurista Poetry Readings

Don’t miss Chicano poet alurista. His poetry will be in English and Spanish.

The first reading will be on Wednesday, May 16 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The second reading will be on Thursday, May 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Both events will be held in the Multipurpose Room, and are open to the public.

For more information, contact Ted O’Connell at ted.oconnell@skagit.edu, 360-416-7963.

Super Dance for Heroes & Villains

Dress up as your favorite comic book super hero or villain for this great dance hosted by the SVC Rainbow Alliance and PFLAG Skagit.

There will be a costume contest for the best villain or hero! Games, piñatas, prizes and free food will also be offered!

This FREE dance will be held in the Cafeteria and Multipurpose room from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Tony Curtis Poetry Reading

Please join us for a visit from Irish poet Tony Curtis on Monday, May 7th. He will give a reading at 12 noon in Hayes Hall 137.

It is a free event, and everyone is invited. There will be coffee, tea, donuts, and fruit. This is a real treat. If you’ve ever heard him read, you know how funny, witty, and entertaining he is.

He will also conduct a poetry workshop from 2-3:20 in Oak Hall 306. Feel free to join us.?

Tony Curtis was born in Dublin. His collections are Folk (Arc Publications, 2011), The Shifting of Stones (Dublin, Beaver Row Press, 1986); Behind the Green Curtain (Beaver Row Press, 1988); This Far North (Dublin, The Daedalus Press, 1994); Three Songs of Home (The Daedalus Press, 1998); and What Darkness Covers (Todmorton, Lancs. UK, Arc Publications, 2003). He was awarded the National Poetry Prize in 1993. He now lives in North County Dublin, and is a member of Aosdána.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me at: gail.davern@skagit.edu or telephone at 360.679.5336. See you there!

Human Rights Presentations

On May 10, 2012, educators, parents, students and the community are invited to attend two free presentations at Skagit Valley College. The first will be entitled The Science and Experience of Gender by faculty members Lynne Fouquette and Linda Jordan. If you think that gender involves two boxes on a form, think again. You will learn that gender is far more complicated than you ever imagined. Gain information that will help you understand why so many people struggle with what seems like a very simple concept. You will be forever changed by what you learn.

The second presentation is by attorney Alexander Wu, regarding a court case in the Aberdeen School District. This case settled on January 26, 2012.

Russell Dickerson III, a former student who endured severe and persistent harassment through junior high and high school, was awarded $100,000 from the district and the ACLU received $35,000 in legal fees.

Now 20, Russell is an African-American resident of Aberdeen. For six years, from 2003 to 2009, he was harassed by other students based on his race, sex, and perceived sexual orientation. “I learned from my parents that you should never give up. You should fight for your rights — you don’t just walk away.” said Dickerson.

“This settlement sends a message to school districts statewide to take strong action as soon as they learn a student is being bullied,” said Sarah Dunne, ACLU-WA legal director.

There will be a discussion about ways students, parents, school personnel and the community can support training and programs to prevent the need for legal action.

“Washington State has strong, legal protections in place to help students and their families, and we have great commitment in Skagit County to create welcoming schools where all students may learn,” said Kathy Reim, president of PFLAG Skagit and a former teacher.

“We hope many people will come away with dedication to continue the good work being done here,” Reim said.

These presentations will be from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Come spend the afternoon in the Multipurpose Room in the Knutzen Cardinal Center at Skagit Valley College. The workshops are sponsored by the SVC Rainbow Alliance and PFLAG Skagit County.

March of Dimes Car Wash

The SVC Veterans Club is sponsoring a March of Dimes Car Wash at the Stanwood Les Schwab on Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to closing.

Taco Tuesday Scholarship Fundraiser

Help provide scholarships for local students! Head down to El Guitano’s in Mount Vernon for a 2 for $2 deal on tacos and a special $4.99 menu. Drink specials are also included.

El Guitano is located at 1810 Riverside Drive in Mount Vernon; and the special is from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

This fundraising event will benefit the Champions of Diversity, and is sponsored by the Skagit Valley College Foundation and Farmer’s Insurance Group.

How can you pass this up?? Esta es fantastico!!!

For more information contact anita.ordinez@skagit.edu.

CCF & SSA Belief Forum

Trying to make up your mind about God? Come to this belief forum sponsored by the Campus Christian Fellowship and the Secular Student Alliance.

The topic of this forum will be — “Does God Exist or Not?”

This event will be held on Wednesday, April 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.