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November 2020 Blog Post

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November 2020 Blog Post

Center Student Wellness and Stay Connected

Important Dates for Student Success:

  • Registration for winter 2021 begins November 5. Check your Registration Access Time.
  • November 20 is the last day to withdraw from fall quarter classes. Before deciding to withdraw, check with an advisor. If you are in a special program or receiving funding (examples: Veteran Affairs, International Student Programs or Financial Aid) contact your program first. A “W” appears on your transcript if you withdraw.
  • Campus is closed for the following dates: November 11 Veterans Day, November 26 and 27 Thanksgiving Holiday.
  • Highline College Furlough Days: On November 25 and December 24 all Student Services operations will not take place, however, all instructional classes will be held at their usual scheduled times and places.

Student Services Resource, Event and Activity Highlight

Student Wellness Activities

  • Active Minds student club, focuses on promoting mental health awareness and the de-stigmatization of mental illness, particularly among college students. As a new club at Highline, Active Minds invites you to get involved with their meetings and events!
  • Counseling Drop-in Hours available daily at the times listed below. To meet with a counselor during drop-in hours, call 206-592-3353.
    Visit the Counseling Center Zoom Lobby for Drop-In Counseling
DayTime
Monday Drop In9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Tuesday Drop In9 a.m. - 10: a.m.
Wednesday Drop In11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Thursday Drop In9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Friday Drop In1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Mindfulness, Relaxation, and Reflection Practices:
    Tuesday Nights 7 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. through December 8

    • Join a Faculty Counselor on Tuesday nights for 30 minutes, as we offer some practices of breath, mindfulness, and pause for the current time.Each week this evening program will have a different counselor present ways to breathe, relax, and become more aware of what you are experiencing.Come meet the counselors and collect new ideas to reduce your anxiety and stress as we all move through the quarter together.
  • Want to read more about wellness? Learn 10 tips for mindful eating and 5 Tips for coping with the time change.
  • Explore the Health & Wellness Highline Pathway If you would enjoy helping people achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle, you may be interested in the health and wellness field.
  • 11th Annual Black and Brown Male Summit Presents: Enough is Enough 2020 Virtual Summit Series takes place each Monday during November at 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. via Zoom. Register to join us!

Stay Connected

  • Apply to Join TRiO:
    Did you know that TRiO students have priority registration in addition to other numerous services and resources?
  • Get Advised!
    • Pre-Nursing Advising Days:
      11/2 (AAS – Associate of Applied Science) 10 a.m. – noon, 11/4 (AA – Associate of Arts)10 a.m. – noon
    • Priority Advising for Veterans:
      11/3 noon – 2 p.m.
  • Prepare to Transfer!
    • Transfer Knowledge Sessions is a series of live virtual information sessions covering a variety of topics related to the college transfer process for Washington transfer students.
      11/2 – 11/4.
    • Transfer Workshops and Drop-in Advising:
      Fridays 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Find a Career!
    • Virtual Fall Job Fair: 11/10 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Join us November 10 for a program to learn about the experiences of our veteran community at Highline College.

Student Highlight


The Associated Students of Highline College recognize the student leader of the month a with a certificate of appreciation and $100 scholarship.
Nominate a student today!

November Student Leader of the Month

November Student Leader
This month we would like to recognize and celebrate Lelania Rodda for her efforts and contribution made during the month of October!

Lelania is known as a selfless student and an active member of the Highline College community. She has partnered up with the Center for Leadership and Service, the Associated Students of Highline College(ASHC), Student Body Government, and faculty. Lelania also runs Active Minds, a club started to create a safe place for students to discuss their mental health. Active Minds is dismantling mental health stigmas and is very involved around campus.

During Disability Justice Week they were even featured as panelists! Lelania was also a part of ASHC’s Why I Vote Video Series which you can watch by clicking here. As you can see, Lelania is a Highline College rockstar! Providing support for students, faculty, and staff, ultimately being a devoted servant leader during these uncertain times. Thank you Lelania!

Nominate a student today!

November Calendar of Events

DateTimeTitleZoom Info
Mon 11/211:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.“Ready for the Good Fight” #goodtrouble 11th Annual Black and Brown Male Summit SeriesRegister at https://bandbsummit.highline.edu/
Mon 11/2 - Wed 11/4Multiple SessionsTransfer Knowledge SessionsZoom Links available at:
https://sites.google.com/view/transfer-knowledge/
Mon 11/210 a.m. AAS/RN Preparation Group AdvisingZOOM MEETING ID: 326 569 461 or
https://highline.zoom.us/j/326569461
Tue 11/3 12 p.m.Veterans Group Advising Prep for Priority RegistrationZOOM MEETING ID: 326 569 461 or
https://highline.zoom.us/j/326569461
Tue 11/3 3:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m.ICC Program - Ted Talk Tuesday Zoom.us/join
Meeting ID: 876 7965 3069
Passcode: iccfall20
Wed 11/412 p.m.AA Pre-Nursing Transfer Group AdvisingZOOM MEETING ID: 326 569 461 or
https://highline.zoom.us/j/326569461
Thurs 11/5 2:30 p.m - 4 p.m.CONNECT Program - ThunderBird Thursday Join Zoom Meeting
https://highline.zoom.us/j/81119619999?pwd=SjFJdzlBQjJhcDgvWGdmSzNWU2s4dz09
Meeting ID: 811 1961 9999
Passcode: 887064
Fri 11/612 p.m. - 1 p.m.Transfer 101 Workshop: Scholarships (How Not to Pay for College)Zoom link:
http://bit.ly/hctransfer101
Mon 11/911:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.“The Awakening” 11th Annual Black and Brown Male Summit SeriesRegister at
https://bandbsummit.highline.edu/
Tue 11/1010:00 a.m.Veterans of Highline College – Who are We?Webinar:
https://highline.zoom.us/j/84891409959?pwd=b1RGdHlOL1hzUWxKMGdYMXpqWEo5UT09
Wed 11/11Veterans DayStudent Services Operations Closed
Thurs 11/12 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.ICC Program-Silence is Violence: A Conversation on Racism Zoom.us/join
Meeting ID: 876 7965 3069
Passcode: iccfall20
Fri 11/1312 p.m. - 1 p.m.Transfer 101 Workshop: Undocumented Students and the Transfer ProcessZoom link:
http://bit.ly/hctransfer101
Mon 11/1611:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.“The Blueprint” 11th Annual Black and Brown Male Summit SeriesRegister at
https://bandbsummit.highline.edu/
Tues 11/173:30 - 5 p.m.ICC Program – “Let’s Talk Budget Cuts: Effects on Community Colleges” with Communities for Colleges Coalition Zoom.us/join
Meeting ID: 876 7965 3069
Passcode: iccfall20
Fri 11/2012 p.m. - 1 p.m.Transfer 101 Workshop: Alternative Pathways for STEMZoom link:
http://bit.ly/hctransfer101
Mon 11/2311:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.“Greatness on the Rise” #boundless Annual Black and Brown Male Summit SeriesRegister at
https://bandbsummit.highline.edu/
Mon 11/2312:30 p.m - 2 p.m.ICC Program - Mental Health & You: Prioritizing Wellness During COVID-19Zoom.us/join
Meeting ID: 876 7965 3069
Passcode: iccfall20
Wed 11/25Highline College Furlough DayStudent Services Operations Closed
Thurs 11/26 & Fri 11/27/2020Thanksgiving Holiday Campus Services & Operations Closed
Mon 11/3011:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.“Healing from Within” Annual Black and Brown Male Summit SeriesRegister at https://bandbsummit.highline.edu/


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