Showing posts with label global affairs center. Show all posts
Showing posts with label global affairs center. Show all posts

Doing Well and Doing Good: The Boeing Company

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Elizabeth Warman
Boeing
Elizabeth J. Warman, Director, Global Corporate Citizenship – NW Region will be the final speaker in the Shoreline Community College Global Affairs symposium on business and philanthropy: Doing Well and Doing Good.

Worldwide the Boeing Company and its employees gave $147.3 million in 2011 to help improve people’s lives and communities. More than $15 million of that went to communities in the Pacific Northwest to support education, health and human services, arts and culture, and the environment.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 7-8:30 pm
Shoreline Community College, Room 9208 PUB (map)

This event is FREE and open to the public.

Part of the Business Philanthropy and Development Symposium, organized by the Global Affairs Center.


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Doing Well and Doing Good: Microsoft Corporation

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Akhtar Badshah
DOING WELL and DOING GOOD: Microsoft Corporation

Akhtar Badshah, Senior Director of Global Community Affairs

Since 1983, Microsoft and its employees have provided over $4.6 billion in cash, services and software to nonprofits around the world through localized giving and volunteer campaigns.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 7-8:30 pm
Shoreline Community College, Room 9208 PUB (map)

This event is FREE and open to the public.

Camelback water bottles and video game software will be raffled off at the event

Part of the Business Philanthropy and Development Symposium, organized by the Global Affairs Center.



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Doing Well and Doing Good: CEO of Pura Vida fair trade coffee to speak at Shoreline Community College Global Affairs Center

Sunday, February 12, 2012

DOING WELL AND DOING GOOD: Pura Vida Create Good

Jeff Martin, Chief Operating Officer

Pura Vida Create Good sells premium Fair Trade certified coffee and uses its profits to promote water purification and public health in Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Mexico.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7-8:30 pm
Shoreline Community College, Room 9208 PUB (map)

This event is FREE and open to the public.

Part of the Business Philanthropy and Development Symposium, organized by the Global Affairs Center.



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Doing Well and Doing Good: Theo Chocolate founder to speak at Shoreline Community College Global Affair Center

Monday, February 6, 2012

Theo Chocolate founder Joe Whinney
DOING WELL and DOING GOOD: Theo Chocolate

Joe Whinney, Founder

Theo Chocolate, the only producer of organic, specialty chocolate in the U.S., prides itself on using sustainably grown ingredients, and ensuring that cacao growers overseas earn a living wage.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7-8:30 pm

Shoreline Community College, Room 9208 PUB (map)

This event is FREE and open to the public.

Part of the Business Philanthropy and Development Symposium, organized by the Global Affairs Center.



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Doing Well and Doing Good: Business Philanthropy and Development symposium at SCC in February

Saturday, January 28, 2012



The Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College is hosting a series of four speakers who will tell the story of their companies’ efforts to promote charity and development at home and abroad. Held on consecutive Wednesday evenings (February 8, 15, 22 and 29) these events are FREE to the public. 

All events 7-8:30pm, PUB 9208 Quiet Dining Room 


Wednesday, February 8 

Joe Whinney, Founder, Theo Chocolate 

Theo Chocolate is the only producer of organic, specialty chocolate in the U.S. that prides itself on using sustainably grown ingredients, and ensuring that cacao growers overseas earn a living wage. 


Wednesday, February 15 

Jeff Martin, Chief Operating Officer for Pura Vida Create Good, and Director of the Create Good Foundation 

Since 1998 Pura Vida Create Good has been selling premium Fair Trade certified coffee and using its profits to promote water purification and public health in Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Mexico. 


Wednesday, February 22

Akhtar Badshah, Senior Director of Global Community Affairs, Microsoft Corporation 

Since 1983, Microsoft and its employees have provided over $4.6 billion in cash, services and software to nonprofits around the world through localized giving and volunteer campaigns. 


Wednesday, February 29 

Elizabeth J. Warman, Director, Global Corporate Citizenship – NW Region, Boeing Co. 

Worldwide the Boeing Company and its employees gave $147.3 million in 2011 to help improve people’s lives and communities. More than $15 million of that went to communities in the Pacific Northwest to support education, health and human services, arts and culture, and the environment. 

For more information regarding these programs, visit the Global Affairs Center website

Shoreline Community College is located at 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, west of Aurora Avenue. Directions and a map of the campus



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Taiwan update: Director General Daniel Liao speaks at SCC Thursday

Monday, November 14, 2011

Director General Daniel Liao
Taipei Economic and Social Office
Seattle, Washington

TAIWAN UPDATE
Director General Daniel Liao
Taipei Economic and Social Office
Seattle, Washington

Director General Liao has been head of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Seattle since 2008. He is scheduled to depart Seattle in January for his next assignment in Houston. But before he leaves, he will visit the SCC campus and provide an update on Taiwan’s economic situation.

Thursday, November 17, 2011, 12:30 – 2pm
Shoreline Community College, PUB 9208 (9000 Bldg)
This event is free and open to the public.


Campus address: 16101 Greenwood Ave. North, Shoreline, WA 98133.


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Globalization of Education - SCC seminar Wednesday

Wayne Mackintosh, Director of the
OER Foundation, New Zealand
The Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College presents two discussions on the Globalization of Education:
  • Wednesday, November 16, from 7 to 8:30pm
  • Tuesday, November 29, 2:30 to 4pm

The public is invited to attend. The events are free.

VIDEO AND DISCUSSION

“That Used to be Us” – Remarks by Thomas Friedman, New York Times to U.S. Governors
  • What is education’s role in meeting our global challenges?
  • How can education help us be more competitive?

Connie Broughton, WA State
Board of Communnity and
Technical Colleges
With Wayne Mackintosh, Connie Broughton, and Lee Lambert

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 from 7 to 8:30pm
Shoreline Community College, PUB 9202 (9000 Building)

Facilitators:
  • Wayne Mackintosh, Director of the OER Foundation, New Zealand
  • Connie Broughton, WA State Board of Community and Technical Colleges


Lee Lambert, President
Shoreline Community College
Tuesday, November 29, 2:30-4pm
Shoreline Community College, Room 1102 (1100 Building)

Facilitators:
  • Wayne Mackintosh, Director of the OER Foundation, New Zealand
  • Lee Lambert, President, Shoreline Community College


Campus address: 16101 Greenwood Ave. North, Shoreline, WA 98133.


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Veterans’ Services and Support, Wednesday, October 26 at SCC

Sunday, October 23, 2011

The Global Affairs center at Shoreline Community College presents a series of seminars as part of the Ten Years After Symposium.

On Wednesday, October 26, from 7-8:30pm in 9208 PUB Quiet Dining Room at SCC, (maps), Peter Schmidt, Psy. D., Project Director and trainer for the Veterans Training Support Center of the Center for Learning Connections at Edmonds Community College, will speak on Veterans' Services and Support.

Peter Schmidt, Psy.D.

-How have military service and public attitudes toward such service changed since September 11, 2001? 

-What are the needs of men and women in the military and how can we understand and accommodate those needs?

This event is FREE and open to the public.

Part of the Ten Years After symposium, organized by the Global Affairs Center.

Note that there has been a change of speakers from the originally advertised symposium.


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Religious Tolerance and Cooperation

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Michael Ramos, Executive Director,
Church Council of Greater Seattle
Religious Tolerance and Cooperation
Michael Ramos
Executive Director, Church Council of Greater Seattle

What have we learned since September 11, 2001, about our own and others’ religious values, traditions and practices? 

Is one religious faith more compatible than another with our social, economic and political circumstances? 

Are we becoming more or less tolerant of others of different religious faiths?

Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 7-8:30 pm
Shoreline Community College, Room 9208 PUB (map)
This event is FREE and open to the public.

Part of the Ten Years After symposium, organized by the Global Affairs Center.


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Responding to Terrorism, October 12 Symposium at SCC

Monday, October 10, 2011

Responding to Terrorism

As our understanding of the nature and sources of international terrorism deepens, so too does the scope of our responses. With us to discuss those responses are two individuals with experience in commerce, trade, as well as the use of military power.


Bill Center
Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (retired), former President of Rotary Club of Seattle, and former President, WCIT.

“Rethinking America’s Response to Terrorism.”


Eric Schinfeld
President, Washington Council on International Trade (WCIT) and Federal Policy Director, Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce

“Economic Opportunity vs. Terrorism: The Role of International Trade”


Wednesday, October 12, 2011, 7-8:30 pm
Shoreline Community College, Room 9208 PUB (map)
This event is FREE and open to the public.

Part of the Ten Years After symposium, organized by the Global Affairs Center.


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Thinking about Security in a Post-9/11 World

Monday, October 3, 2011

The Global Affairs center at Shoreline Community College presents a series of seminars as part of the Ten Years After Symposium.

On Wednesday, October 5, from 7-8:30pm in 9208 PUB Quiet Dining Room at SCC, (maps) Staser Holcomb Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy (retired), will speak on the topic "Thinking about Security in a Post-9/11 World."

Staser Holcomb
Staser Holcomb
The events of September 11, 2001, changed the way we think about personal, national and international security. As a close adviser to Secretaries of Defense Rumsfeld and Gates, Admiral Holcomb had a front-row seat for viewing how such thinking evolved over the past decade in the U.S. Government.


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Ten Years After: SCC Global Symposium October 5-26, 2011

Monday, September 26, 2011

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Ten Years After: SCC Global Symposium October 5-26, 2011, 7-8:30pm, SCC PUB Room 9208.
Wednesdays: October 5, 12, 19, 26.  
Free and open to the public.

October 5:    Thinking about security in a post 9/11 world
October 12:  Responding to terrorism
October 19:  Religious tolerance and cooperation
October 26:  Veterans' services and support


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Global Affairs speaker Wednesday on the US Role in Meeting Global Challenges

Monday, April 25, 2011

On Wednesday, April 27, 2011, 7-8:30 pm at Shoreline Community College, Professor Maurice East will discuss the role of the United States in meeting global challenges.

Maurice East
Maurice East is the former Dean of the Elliott School of International Affairs, and Professor Emeritus of International Affairs and Political Science, George Washington University.

What role will the U.S. play in international affairs marked by greater complexity, uncertainty and diffusion of power? 
How can the U.S. help without leading on every issue? 

Dr. East was a Senior Fellow at the Strategic Concepts Development Center of the US Department of Defense from 1984 to 1985. He has also been a consultant to the US Department of State and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

He is also familiar with foreign policy-making systems in New Zealand and Singapore where he taught and met with many foreign policy officials.

Shoreline Community College, Room 9208 PUB (map)
This event is free and open to the public.


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SCC Global Affairs: The Ocean Dimension, Wednesday 7pm

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

 The Global Commons Series, organized by the Global Affairs Center, Wednesday, April 20, 2011, 7-8:30 pm, Shoreline Community College, Room 9208 PUB (map).


Ed Miles
Reflections on an Unfinished Journey through Global Environmental Issues: The Ocean Dimension

Edward L. Miles
Former Co-Director, Center for Science in The Earth System, JISAO, and Professor Emeritus of Marine Studies and Public Affairs, University of Washington

Environmental issues seem urgent, dramatic, and disasters imminent. Scientists while no less concerned about the significance of these issues, take a long view of both their causes and consequences. 

Dr. Miles is an active member of the Climate Impacts Group. His fields of specialization are international science and technology policy; marine policy and ocean management; and the impacts of climate change.

This event is free and open to the public.


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Food Security in a Global World - free lecture at SCC Wednesday

Monday, April 11, 2011


Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 7-8:30 pm
Shoreline Community College, Room 9208 PUB (map


  • Is food security a global common like air, water and other natural resource issues? 
  • Will there be changes in the way food is produced and marketed due to demographic and diet changes? 
Ellen McCullough
Speaker: Ellen McCullough, Associate Program Officer, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation 

As someone who has crunched the numbers on these issues, both at the Gates Foundation and previously at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome, Ellen has a few thoughts on these questions which she will share with us. 

Part of The Global Commons Series, organized by the Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College. 

This event is free and open to the public.

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State Health Officer Maxine Hayes to speak at SCC Global Affairs public event Wednesday evening

Monday, April 4, 2011

The Shoreline Community College Global Affairs Center presents the first of a series of lectures on Global Commons.    
The concept of "global commons" encompasses concerns usually associated with Earth Day (April 22 this year) and more. Issues of public health and food are rapidly becoming global commons in their own right, that threaten security and well-being (witness recent riots over food prices that have destabilized governments), and require coordinated action.

Wednesday, April 5, 2011
7-8:30 pm, Shoreline CC PUB, Room 9208 (maps)

Topic: Global Public Health Challenges

Maxine Hayes, MD, MPH
Speaker: Maxine Hayes, MD, MPH, State Health Officer, Washington State Dept. of Health

What is the relationship between global changes and local public health? How has the increased movement of people and goods across borders affected responses to disease outbreaks? As the state’s top public health doctor, Dr. Hayes’ role includes advising the governor and the secretary of health on issues ranging from health promotion and chronic disease prevention, to emergency response, including pandemic influenza preparedness. She also works closely with the medical community, local health departments and community groups.

This event is free and open to the public.  The Global Commons Series is organized by the SCC Global Affairs Center.

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SCC Global Affairs Center celebrates Earth Day throughout April

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Global Commons - April 6 - 27, 2011
Shoreline Community College
16010 Greenwood Avenue North, Shoreline WA 98133

The Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College will host ‘Global Commons,’ evening and daytime events at which guest speakers will address global public health challenges and food security throughout April 2011 in honor of Earth Week (Month) 2011. The college will also co-sponsor a computer collection/refurbishing event, a videoconference on climate change and a film series.

The evening program:

Wednesday, April 6, Global Public Health Challenges
Wednesday, April 13, Food Security in a Global Word
Wednesday, April 20, Reflections on Global Environmental Issues
Wednesday, April 27, Future Role for U.S. in Meeting Global Challenges

Week of April 18, Films complementing the theme of Earth Week will be shown and
discussed.

For more information and times and locations, please visit the Global Affairs website.

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Rescheduled SCC presentation: Securing Land Rights for Women in the World's Poorest Countries

Monday, February 28, 2011

The presentation by Diana Fletschner of LANDSEA, "Securing Land Rights for Women in the World's Poorest Countries" has been rescheduled to 7-8:30 pm on Wednesday, March 2, Shoreline Community College PUB 9208.

The free presentation was originally scheduled for February 23. It is part of NGO Humanitarian Assistance Symposium.

Also on Wednesday, students in the dental professions can hear how to combine study abroad and service learning at the "Bolivia Smiles Forever" presentation by Rosie Bellert, RDH, BS, Interim Director, Smiles Forever Foundation.

It will be held from 3-4 pm, Wednesday, March 2, Shoreline Community College PUB 9208.

For questions or comments, contact Larry Fuell of the SCC Global Affairs Center.

Shoreline Community College is located at 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

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Microfinance, Bolivian and Land Rights at Wednesday's Symposium

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

The following events are part of SCC’s Humanitarian Assistance Symposium on Wednesday, February 23, at Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, Shoreline WA 98133.


Microfinance in Latin America
Chris Megargee, Director of Community Relations, Global Partnerships
Wed, Feb 23; 12:30-1:20 pm; 9208 PUB

Bolivia Smiles Forever
Rosie Bellert, RDH, BS, Interim Director
Wed, Feb 23; 3:00-4:00 pm; 9208 PUB

Land Rights for World's Poor
Diana Fletschner, Gender Expert, Landesa
Wed, Feb 23, 7-8:30 p.m., 9208 PUB


The Symposium is sponsored by the SCC Global Affairs Center.

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Humanitarian Assistance Symposium starts with People Changing the World

Monday, January 31, 2011

Labors of Love: People ... Changing the World 
Shoreline Community College kicks off
Humanitarian Assistance Symposium, February 2-24, 2011

The Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College kicks off a month-long symposium on humanitarian assistance at 7 pm, Wednesday, February 2.

The first guest speaker, Julia Bolz, Founder and Executive Director, Ayni Education International, will present “Building Quality Education Opportunities in Afghanistan One School at a Time.” Ms. Bolz will talk about building schools and peace in Afghanistan.

Read about Bolz and her work (download document).
All symposium bios are posted at this site.

The symposium schedule is located here

The evening presentations will be held on four consecutive Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 pm in the student union building, the PUB, in room 9208.

Global Affairs Center Director Larry Fuell asks the community to please join SCC students, faculty and staff at this and upcoming presentations.

Shoreline Community College is located at 16101 Greenwood Avenue North. The PUB is located near the main entrance to the college on the south end of campus. Parking is nearby and clearly marked. Week day rates - $2 for 2 hours, $3 for 4 hours, and $5 all day.

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