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LFP residents presented with Life Saving Award for actions taken to help an injured bicyclist

Monday, September 16, 2024

Melanie Rodger (left), Steven Leek, and Misti Flanagan received the City of LFP Life Saving Award. Photo courtesy City of Lake Forest Park

Lake Forest Park residents Melanie Roger, Steven Leek, and Misti Flanagan received the City of LFP Life Saving Award for their actions after finding resident Dru Druzianich unconscious and tangled in his bike on Perkins Way on June 7, 2024.

They worked together, performing CPR, directing traffic, calling 911, and making sure his bike was taken care of.

Dru Druzianich, center, with Police Chief Hardan, and Melanie Rodger, Steven Leek, and Misti Flanagan. City Council members are in the background. Photo courtesy City of Lake Forest Park.

Dru spent three nights in the Harborview Trauma Center with a brain bleed, fractured zygomatic bone, one cracked rib. a sore shoulder, and a nasty road rash. 

Dru says, "I returned to work about three weeks later. And I'm close to completely healed."

The award was presented to Roger, Leek, and Flanagan by Police Chief Mike Hardan at the September 12, 2024 Lake Forest Park City Council meeting.


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Silje Sodal named Community Champion by City of Shoreline

Wednesday, September 11, 2024


On August 16, 2024 the City of Shoreline awarded Silje Sodal the Community Champion Award.

Silje Sodal has been a mainstay in the north end human services scene for decades – from her service in the schools to leading an array of human services initiatives – she has made her presence known. For her work as a volunteer in the Shoreline Public Schools, she was awarded the Golden Acorn Award and the Outstanding Advocate Award.

Most importantly, Silje served as the Executive Director the North Urban Human Services Alliance (NUHSA) from January 2018 until July of 2024. During that period, she expanded board membership and partnerships with providers, school districts, faith organizations, and the five north King County cities. 

Through her direction, NUHSA advocated for expanded tenant protections in member cities, worked to create a north end severe weather shelter to serve our most vulnerable, and brought attention to the needs of the north end in important King County grant funding processes.

While Silje recently transitioned to the Executive Director role at Third Place Commons, we know she will remain involved in the needs of the north end communities, including Shoreline.

--Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park


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Shoreline Police Chief Candidates Virtual Public Forum

Sunday, September 1, 2024

Shoreline is appointing a new Police Chief; meet the final candidates at a virtual public forum!

Thursday, September 12, 2024
6:30 to 8:00pm
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84098627719?pwd=knOwHGFEWnGLhwZWHmIzGMiJDzkocT.1
Webinar ID: 840 9862 7719
Passcode: 95875636

Shoreline City Manager Bristol Ellington will soon appoint a new Police Chief to lead the Shoreline Police Department. 

As part of the hiring process, the City will hold a virtual public forum via Zoom to allow the finalists to introduce themselves to residents and answer questions. 

Natasha Jones, the Director of Customer Service at King County, will moderate the forum.

Residents who wish to submit questions for the candidates can do so online before the forum or during the forum itself through the Q/A feature in Zoom. The moderator will compile questions for the candidates based on the questions submitted.

Submit a question online - scroll down to the bottom of the page

In addition to the public forum, candidates will also go through an interview process involving a panel of the City’s Leadership Team, a panel of community members, and the City Manager. The City Manager anticipates making a final decision on the new Police Chief by the end of September.

Candidates

Thomas P. Collins


Chief Tommy Collins joined the King County Sheriff’s Office in February 1999, just shortly after his honorable discharge from the United States Navy, where he served aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and completed two deployments to the Middle East. 

During Chief Collins’ career he has served in multiple positions throughout the Sheriff’s office. These include patrol, storefront deputy, school resource deputy, Field Training Officer, Master Police Officer, and Detective for the Joint Transit Anti-Terrorism Team.

In 2015, Chief Collins was promoted to Sergeant for KCSO and served as a patrol sergeant and an administrative sergeant for both KCSO Precinct 2 and the City of Maple Valley. During his tenure as a sergeant, Chief Collins was recognized as Precinct 2’s Sergeant of the Year in 2015, and Precinct 3’s Sergeant of the Year in 2018.

In April 2020, Chief Collins was promoted to Captain and served as the administrative Captain for KCSO’s Sound Transit contract. In 2021, Chief Collins was selected to take over KCSO’s Special Operations section, where he served until his selection as Chief of Police for the City of Maple Valley.

Chief Collins has an Associates degree in Liberal Arts from Florida Institute of Technology, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science from Washington State University, and an Executive MBA from Washington State University. 

In addition, he is a graduate of the Police Executive Research Forum’s (PERF) Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP), as well as from the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Program.

Chief Collins is an avid golfer and enjoys spending time with his wife, Julie. They have been married for 26 years and have two adult daughters.

Steven Lysaght

Steve Lysaght brings over twenty-two years of experience with the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO), following his initial service as a peace officer in Colorado. 

Since his appointment as Chief of Police in Sammamish in 2022, Steve has demonstrated a strong commitment to community engagement and employee wellness. 

His previous roles include serving as a patrol supervisor in the city of Shoreline, as well as a detective sergeant in KCSO’s Internal Investigations Unit and the King County METRO Transit Police Criminal Investigations Unit. 

Additionally, he has held positions as a Community Service Officer, Field Training Officer, Master Patrol Officer, and Detective.

Steve holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Criminal Justice and Political Science from Colorado State University. He has also contributed to the local academic community as an instructor in Community-Police Relations at Highline Community College. 

Outside of his professional life, Steve, and his family of seven enjoy traveling, hiking in the Cascades, and exploring the beautiful beaches of the Pacific Northwest.

Background

Effective August 31, 2024, Shoreline Police Chief Kelly Park will begin a new position within the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) as the Patrol Operations Division Chief. 

With Chief Park’s promotion, Shoreline City Manager Bristol Ellington has started the process of finding a new Police Chief. 

The City contracts with KCSO for police services. Although officers work for King County, KCSO assigns them to work specifically in Shoreline and focus on building relationships with the Shoreline community. 

The Police Chief reports to the King County Sheriff and the Shoreline City Manager.

As a contract city with KCSO, King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall selects candidates for the Shoreline Police Chief position from within KCSO ranks. She will forward potential candidates to the City Manager. After the City Manager reviews the applications, he will choose candidates to move forward in the interview process.

Interpretation

Interpretation in Amharic, Tigrinya, Mandarin, Spanish, and ASL will be provided.


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Compass Housing: Corinne McKisson honored by Fox 13


From Compass Housing

Corinne McKisson is the program manager at Compass Housing Alliance's Ronald Commons and Broadview affordable housing communities. 

She is a Shoreline original and was featured in a story from FOX 13 Seattle "Good Day Seattle."  Corinne has such a big heart, and it shines in this wonderful story. 

Her story starts right around 23:35 into the broadcast.  Thank you, Fox 13!



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Highland Terrace Elementary teacher awarded Fulbright Teacher Exchange award for Finland

Monday, August 19, 2024

Kitten Vaa, Elementary Teacher
Highland Terrace Elementary
Kitten Vaa, a Second Grade Teacher at Highland Terrace Elementary School, has received a Fulbright Teacher Exchange award to Finland for the 2024-2025 cycle from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

The Fulbright is the US Department of State’s most prestigious award. She will use this award to go to Finland to research sustainability and social emotional educational practices around climate change. 

Kitten is among over 800 U.S. citizens who will teach, study, and/or conduct research abroad for the 2024-2025 academic year through the Fulbright Program. 

She joins distinguished company. Notable Fulbright alumni include 62 Nobel Prize laureates, 89 Pulitzer Prize recipients, 78 MacArthur Fellows, and 41 who have served as a head of state or government.

Kitten Vaa has been an educator for over 20 years, with the past five years spent teaching second grade at Highland Terrace Elementary in Shoreline, Washington following her work at Edmonds School District and Brighton School. Teaching kids to be thinkers, problem solvers, and to love learning is her passion. 

She loves to teach science and literacy, and has recently focused her learning around climate change education. Kitten collaborates on science education at the district, state, and national levels. Recognized for her leadership, she received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching in 2018 and the Golden Apple Award for Outstanding Educator in 2024. 

In July 2024, she was awarded the Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching Research for her project, "Empowering Hope and Action: Sustainability Education Tools for the Primary Classroom." 

This January, she will spend three months in Helsinki, Finland, to enhance her teaching of sustainability and climate change, aiming to create a comprehensive unit that inspires action and hope in students, which she plans to share at local and state levels.


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Shorecrest senior meets with State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Ally Miner with State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti

Shorecrest High School Senior and ASB Treasurer, Ally Miner, was invited by State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti to Olympia, WA. 

Ally met him at the Treasurer’s office to learn about the position and tour the vault and office. She gained insight into the day to day activities of the Treasurer with hopes to blend the experience into her future pursuits. 

Ally received the invitation for being elected Treasurer at Girls State this summer. Girls State is a leadership program for high school girls that allows them to learn about government and civic engagement through simulated state government.


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Shorewood tennis player wins week long scholarship to train at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, Spain

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Shorewood rising junior, Xander Gordon, won a week long scholarship to train at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, Spain. 

Shorewood tennis player Xander Gordon
selected for a week long tennis camp in Mallorca, Spain

He was chosen at the end of the local Rafa Nadal Academy camp held last week at Central Park Tennis Club in Kirkland. 

The most talented player of each camp who best exemplifies Rafa’s values will be selected for a free Week-long camp at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar in Spain

A huge honor and recognition!

--Leslie Boyd


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Edmonds Driftwood Players announces 2024 Scholarship winners

Saturday, August 10, 2024

Edmonds WA – August 9, 2024. Following Board approval on July 31, 2024, Edmonds Driftwood Players is proud to announce our 3 scholarship recipients.

Daryna Ilyashenko is the recipient of the Ralph Eaton Technical Scholarship, 
Elizabeth Howlett is the recipient of the Theatre Arts Scholarship,
Josh Kretz is the recipient of the AC & Norma Gehrig Memorial Scholarship. 

Each will be awarded $1,000 payable to their school of choice.

The Ralph Eaton Technical Scholarship honors a long-time member who spent many hours designing and/or building sets and was our volunteer Technical Director for many years. It was created by his loving wife, Judy Anne Eaton, a longtime member and volunteer.

The Theatre Arts Scholarship has been a long-standing award established in 1988.

The AC & Norma Gehrig Memorial Scholarship was created by our longtime member, volunteer, past board director and office manager, Keith Gehrig to honor his parents.

Daryna Ilyashenko
Daryna Ilyashenko is a 2024 graduate of Meadowdale High School and is planning to pursue a major in acting and original works and minoring in costume construction at Cornish College of The Arts in Seattle. 

“Theater has helped me understand myself more, it has taught me my strengths and weaknesses. Due to this Theater community, I was able to grow through being vulnerable. I am so ecstatic to be able to continue my journey and acting at Cornish College of the arts and Seattle.”

"While balancing a lead role and being light crew head, Daryna also managed to keep up her stellar grades, work a part time job, and take care of her younger siblings. Talent is important, of course, and Daryna’s talents are plentiful: but what makes her stand out is her drive to pour her all into anything and everything she does."
 
-Jacqueline Meyners, Theatre Teacher and Director of Meadowdale Players


2022 Shorecrest graduate 
Elizabeth “Bobby” Howlett
Elizabeth “Bobby” Howlett is a 2022 graduate of Shorecrest High School who has completed her sophomore year at USC School of Dramatic Arts with an emphasis on acting for stage & screen, voice, and script analysis. 

She hopes to study abroad in London at the British American Dramatic Academy (BADA) for Spring semester and plans to graduate in May 2026. 

In her words: “Acting has become a way for me to embrace my uniqueness. I can better show empathy to others both as an actor and a person. This allows me to connect better with characters as an artist, and also collaborate with people with differing perspectives and opinions.”

"I was always delighted with Bobby’s approach to the work. Too often my students fail to wed their joy, freedom and sense of play with the rigor necessary to train in a field this demanding."
-Paul Urcioli, USC School of Dramatic Arts


Josh Kretz
Josh Kretz is a 2023 graduate of Meadowdale High School and has completed his freshman year at Western Washington University where he is working toward a degree in theater arts with a concentration in education with further plans to obtain a master’s in teaching. 

“My goal is to become a theater teacher, so I can educate students on the importance of Theater and give them an opportunity to find their voice and become their own advocate. It will also give me a chance to continue being an advocate for autism and to raise awareness and acceptance. I want to continue to work towards making the arts accessible to anyone and everyone.”

"As Marketing crew head, Josh has taken his work one step further, and has developed into an incredible leader. Not only does he delegate tasks, but he leads his team in bonding activities, gets input from each team member on important decisions, and works with each of them to create a powerful and effective marketing strategy. Josh has bloomed as a leader and advocate in the program."
-Jacqueline Meyners, Theatre Teacher and Director of Meadowdale Players

EDMONDS DRIFTWOOD PLAYERS is a volunteer based 501(c)(3) non-profit community theatre. We have been entertaining and educating our community since 1958, making us one of the oldest continually operating community theatres in Washington State.


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Mayor Roberts proclaimed Tuesday August 6, 2024 as National Night Out in Shoreline

Corinne McKisson,  Program Manager at Ronald  Commons, receives the Shoreline National Night Out proclamation from Mayor Chris Roberts. Photo courtesy City of Shoreline.

Mayor Chris Roberts proclaimed Tuesday August 6, 2024 as National Night Out in Shoreline. 

The proclamation was received by Corinne McKisson,  Program Manager at Ronald  Commons. Corrinne has made National Night Out an annual and much-anticipated tradition for residents of Ronald Commons. She creates a warm and welcoming environment for everyone in the community. 

National Night Out for Community provides an opportunity for Shoreline residents to connect with their neighbors. As our City changes and grows, those connections are even more important. 

The City’s goal for NNO is to foster a sense of belonging, whether participants live in single- or multi-family housing. Corinne has led the way in making this happen.


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Shoreline Police Chief Kelly Park promoted to Patrol Operations Chief with KCSO

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Shoreline Police Chief Kelly Park
Photo courtesy KCSO
Shoreline Police Chief Kelly Park has accepted the position of Patrol Operations Division Chief for the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO), effective August 31, 2024.

As a new Division Chief, Chief Park will be part of the Executive Leadership Team leading the important department level work of the Sheriff’s Office.

Chief Park has been with the Sheriff’s Office for 23 years and became the Shoreline Police Chief in October 2022. 

King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall promoted Chief Park to Patrol Operations Chief for her breadth of experience, knowledge in law enforcement, and leadership.

Chief Park will be filling the position resulting from Chief Shawn Ledford’s retirement. Chief Ledford has served the KCSO and its communities for 35 years and was the Shoreline Police Chief from 2012 to 2022.

Police Chief Park and Fire Chief Cowan
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
With Chief Park’s promotion, Shoreline City Manager Bristol Ellington will be seeking to appoint a new Police Chief. 

Shoreline contracts with KCSO for police services. Although officers work for King County, they are assigned to work specifically in Shoreline and focus on building relationships with the Shoreline community. 

The Police Chief reports to the King County Sheriff and the Shoreline City Manager.


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King County Regional Homelessness Authority hires Irene Agustin as Chief Program Officer

Friday, August 2, 2024


KCRHA Chief Program Officer Irene Agustin
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) is excited to announce that Irene Agustin is our new Chief Program Officer (CPO). 

In this role, she’ll lead the organization’s work on overseeing more than 200 service provider contracts, equity-based procurement of homelessness program services, homeless crisis response system development and alignment, and applications for new funding.

Ms. Agustin has dedicated more than 20 years to working in human services and people experiencing homelessness. 

She has successfully led interdisciplinary teams in San Francisco, St. Louis, and Baltimore, designing and implementing initiatives that have improved shelter, access to affordable housing, and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. 

One of Ms. Agustin’s key strengths is her capacity to analyze data and assess program effectiveness to drive continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.
 
“I think what I’m mostly looking forward to is the hands-on implementation and execution of improvements to the homelessness response system,” Ms. Agustin said. “And working with the team and community on getting people housed and connected to services and resources to help rebuild their lives.”    

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Local student selected to University of Minnesota Twin Cities Dean's List

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL, Minn. (August 1, 2024) -

The following student has been named to the 2024 spring semester Dean's List at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the university announced today.

To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must complete 12 or more letter-graded credits while attaining a 3.66 grade point average.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, CLASS YEAR, COLLEGE

Seattle, WA

Jasper Kangas, Junior, College of Sci and Engineering

Founded in 1851 near Saint Anthony Falls on the banks of the Mississippi River, we are one of five universities in the nation with an engineering school, medical school, law school, veterinary medicine school, and agricultural school all on one campus. University of Minnesota Twin Cities


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North Seattle resident graduates from Pacific University

Sunday, July 28, 2024

FOREST GROVE, Ore. (July 26, 2024) - 
Daytona Danielsen of Seattle, Washington graduated in Spring 2024 from the College of Arts & Sciences at Pacific University in Oregon with a Master of Fine Arts in Writing degree.

Celebrating 175 years of purpose, Pacific University is Washington County, Oregon's only comprehensive university. 

With undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, health professions and optometry, Pacific inspires its 3,600 students to think, care, create, and pursue justice in the world. 

The No. 1 private research institution in the Northwest, Pacific serves its communities through campuses in Forest Grove, Hillsboro, and Eugene; healthcare clinics throughout the Portland area and through 34,000 alumni pursuing lives of purpose globally.


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UW Med: Emergency Medicine legend Dr. Michael Copass passes away

Saturday, July 27, 2024

Dr. Michael K. Copass
Pioneer in emergency medicine
From UW Medicine

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing yesterday, July 26, of Dr. Michael K. Copass, a pioneer in emergency medicine and a cherished member of our community. 

Dr. Copass, 86, dedicated his career to saving lives and advancing the field of emergency medical care, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of working with him.

Dr. Copass' illustrious career began after graduating from Stanford University and receiving his M.D. from Northwestern University in 1964. 

He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps as a Major from 1965 where he was awarded an Army Commendation Medal for his outstanding service. 

He started his career at the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1969 as a neurology resident, and he went on to hold various prestigious positions, including Director of Emergency Services at Harborview Medical Center from 1973 to 2008 and Medical Director of Airlift Northwest from 1982 to 2008.

“Dr. Michael Copass was a visionary leader who revolutionized the field of emergency medical care," said Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell. 
"His innovative work to strengthen the Medic One program, a partnership between the Seattle Fire Department and medical providers, has become a national model for excellence in pre-hospital care, saving countless lives. He is a true hero and made an indelible impact on our city. My thoughts are with his family.”

"Renowned for his contributions to pre-hospital emergency care, Dr. Copass was instrumental in elevating Seattle’s Medic One program," said Dr. Michael Sayre, medical director of Medic One and an Emergency Services provider at Harborview Medical Center. 

Copass joined the program in its early years and played a crucial role in developing it into a world-renowned early-response paramedic initiative.

In 1975, he became the Director of the Harborview Medical Center's Paramedic Training Program. In this role, he shaped the careers of countless paramedics and established one of the most rigorous and respected training programs in the nation. 

His relentless dedication and innovative approach expanded the program's scope to include not only cardiac care but also trauma, obstetrics, pediatric care, and more. He also served as the Seattle Fire Department Medical Director, further solidifying his influence in emergency medical services.

“Dr. Copass originated a set of ideals that still defines to this day the gold standard for pre-hospital care. All of us at Seattle Fire are thinking of the Copass family,” said Harold D. Scoggins, Fire Chief of the Seattle Fire Department.

Airlift Northwest
Photo by Jan Hansen
In 1982, he founded Airlift Northwest, inspired by a critical incident in Sitka, Alaska, where he struggled to secure timely air transport for a severely burned child. 

To prevent such tragedies in the future, Airlift Northwest provides immediate and efficient air medical trauma care and transport. 

Since its founding, Airlift NW has transported over 100,000 patients to critical care facilities.

"For everyone in the world of Medic One, Dr. Michael Copass holds a profoundly deep and unique place in our hearts," said Michele L. Plorde, Director, Emergency Medical Services, Public Health Seattle & King County. 
"He not only had the vision to build a world-class paramedic program, but fought every day to make it available to everyone King County, and beyond. I’m forever grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Dr. Copass and witness the unparalleled level of care and attention he provided his patients, his students, and his community."

Copass served on the Medic One Foundation board
from 1978 to 2013, including a term as president from 2005 to 2008. During his time on the board, he was instrumental in securing critical funding for research and development of lifesaving innovations and in providing scholarships for smaller communities to send their personnel to the paramedic training program. His forward-thinking approach ensured that even the most remote areas had access to top-tier emergency medical training.

"Dr. Copass was a beacon of excellence, setting high standards for himself and those around him,” said Dr. Tim Dellit, CEO of UW Medicine and Dean of the UW School of Medicine. 

"Few individuals have had such a profound impact on the communities they served as he pioneered life-saving pre-hospital care and ensured Harborview was ready to provide the highest quality care for the most vulnerable and most critically ill when they arrived at the hospital. 

"He was admired for always being ready for an emergency, whether it was carrying a radio to go to the scene of an accident himself, providing medical advice to paramedics, personally attending to patients or mentoring colleagues.”

"Michael Copass was a great pioneer for trauma care at Harborview and a passionate advocate for our mission to serve the community,” said Sommer Kleweno Walley, Harborview CEO, “He was dedicated to making sure that people from all walks of life were treated with compassion and received the highest quality of care.”

“Dr. Michael K. Copass touched so many lives and played a pivotal role in advancing EMS for our region and beyond,” said Kim Duncan Martin, Medic One Foundation Executive Director. “His leadership and vision profoundly influenced the work of the Medic One Foundation, instilling the values of excellence, humility, and service. He will be dearly missed."

Dr. Copass’ legacy will live on through the countless lives he saved, the paramedics he trained, and the community he served. His dedication to improving emergency medical care has left an enduring impact that will continue to benefit generations to come.

"Dr. Copass was one of EMS's great giants. He will always be remembered for his leadership and exceptionally high standards," said Dr. Mickey Eisenberg, Director of Medical Quality Improvement, King County Emergency Medical Services.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Lucy, children Catharine, Michael and Cloantha, emergency medical services community, and colleagues during this difficult time. Dr. Michael K. Copass will be profoundly missed, and his spirit and contributions will never be forgotten


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UW Bothell names new dean for School of Nursing & Health Studies

Dr. Vanessa Lopez-Littleton named Dean of UW Bothell
School of Nursing & Health Studies
The University of Washington Bothell has named Dr. Vanessa Lopez-Littleton as its new dean of the School of Nursing & Health Studies, effective Nov. 1, 2024.

Lopez-Littleton has nearly three decades of leadership and management experience in higher education, public service and health care. 

She has held several executive positions at California State University, Monterey Bay, most recently as interim dean of the College of Health Sciences and Human Services.

“Dr. Lopez-Littleton brings a wealth of experience and expertise and a profound commitment to transform lives through health equity and well-being,” said Dr. Sharon A. Jones, vice chancellor for Academic Affairs. 
“She is also a dedicated health care professional and successful fundraiser who prioritizes student success.”

Lopez-Littleton is an award-winning scholar who researches the structural causes of health inequities, with a focus on naming, measuring and addressing the impacts of social, economic and political influences on health and well-being. 

In 2021 she designed a community-engaged study on the factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among vulnerable populations in Monterey County and then developed an outreach campaign to increase the uptake of the vaccine.

She actively participates in creating innovative graduate and undergraduate programs, works with diverse teams to develop inclusive classroom and academic practices, and partners with public entities to improve organizational and management performance. 

She is the founding director of the Helen Rucker Center for Black Excellence at CSUMB, where, for one, students and faculty from diverse backgrounds conduct collaborative research around health inequities.

Lopez-Littleton is deeply committed to creating inclusive and caring environments, promoting student success, and honoring shared governance. She is known for innovating access and opportunities for the next generation of health care professionals and designing community-engaged research projects to address real-world problems.

Originally from Shreveport, Louisiana, Lopez-Littleton received her doctorate from the University of Central Florida, her Master of Public Administration from Louisiana State University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northwestern State University. She was honorably discharged from the United States Army and received the Montgomery GI Bill.

“I am honored to serve alongside an exceptional team of scholars, professionals and community members, all deeply committed to advancing social justice through our students,” said Lopez-Littleton.

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Local students named to dean's list at Washington University in St. Louis

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Washington University St. Louis
College of Arts & Sciences

ST LOUIS, Mo. (July 24, 2024) - The following students have been named to the dean's list for the spring 2024 semester at Washington University in St. Louis.

HOMETOWN, STATE; (ZIP CODE) - NAME, SCHOOL, TO QUALIFY

Lake Forest Park

  • (98155) - Audrey Brown is enrolled in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. To qualify for the Dean's List in the Sam Fox School, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or above and be enrolled in at least 14 graded units.
  • (98155) - Lara Isabel Marco Y Marquez is enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences. To qualify for the Dean's List in the College of Arts & Sciences, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 or above and be enrolled in at least 14 graded units.

Seattle

  • (98125) - Owen Anderson is enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences. To qualify for the Dean's List in the College of Arts & Sciences, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 or above and be enrolled in at least 14 graded units.
  • (98125) - Eran Fann is enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences. To qualify for the Dean's List in the College of Arts & Sciences, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 or above and be enrolled in at least 14 graded units.

Shoreline

  • (98177) - Sam LoGerfo-Olsen is enrolled in the Olin Business School. To qualify for the Dean's List in the Olin Business School, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 or above and be enrolled in at least 14 graded units.

Washington University St. Louis
Olin Business School

About Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis is counted among the world's leaders in teaching, research, patient care and service to society.

The university draws students to St. Louis from more than 110 countries and all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands and the Virgin Islands. The total student body is more than 16,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students.

The approximately 4,400 faculty teach in eight schools: Arts & Sciences, Brown School, Olin Business School, Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, School of Continuing and Professional Studies, McKelvey School of Engineering, School of Law and School of Medicine. The university has been affiliated with 26 Nobel laureates, many of whom did a significant portion of their award-winning work at the university.

The university offers more than 90 programs and almost 1,500 courses leading to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in a broad spectrum of traditional and interdisciplinary fields, with additional opportunities for minor concentrations and individualized programs.


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Ben Borgida finishes in third place in the Washington State Men's Amateur Golf Championship

Sunday, July 21, 2024

Photo courtesy Washington State University
Amid the offseason for the Washington State men's golf team, redshirt sophomore and 2022 Shorewood graduate Ben Borgida made a splash, finishing third place in the Washington State Men's Amateur Championship at The Links at Moses Pointe, in Moses Lake, Washington.

Over the course of the three-day tournament the Wazzu product shot 10-under. Borgida shot back-to-back 69s over the first two days and saw his lowest round of the tournament the final day, firing a 68 with six birdies.

"Overall, I feel great about my performance. I was able to use what I had to my advantage and made sure to stick to my game," Borgida explained post round.

The redshirt sophomore finished his first season seeing action with a round under par in the Cougars final tournament win at the 2024 National Golf Invitational, and the rising sophomore continues to build off that going into next season.

"This finish gives me a lot of confidence leading into the season because I know my B-game is good enough to compete with the best amateurs in the state," Borgida added. "I'm going to continue to be grateful that I have the opportunity to play in the summer and get ready for my next season for the Cougs."
 
--Hayden Wysup (WSU Athletic Communications)


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North Seattle student completes degree at Wichita State University

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

WICHITA, Kan. (July 15, 2024) - More than 2,380 students completed a total of 2,645 degrees and certificates at Wichita State University in spring 2024.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, MAJOR, HONORS (if listed)

Seattle, WA

Tanisha L Alexander, Bachelor of General Studies, General Studies Social Work

Wichita State University is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling more than 23,000 students between its main campus and WSU Tech, including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and WSU Tech are recognized for being student centered and innovation driven.

Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), Wichita State University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students.


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Local students make the Spring 2024 Dean's List at St. Olaf College

Monday, July 15, 2024


NORTHFIELD, Minn. (July 3, 2024) - The following local students made the Spring 2024 Dean's List at St. Olaf College. The Dean's List is a scholarly award for students who demonstrate academic excellence, have earned a GPA of 3.75 or above, and completed at least three credits for that semester.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, MAJORS (if listed), PARENTS (if listed)

Seattle, WA
  • Ani Krabill, Social Work, Ronald Krabill & Nancy Chupp
Shoreline, WA
  • Joy Brandenstein, Kinesiology, Dale Brandenstein & Laura McMillan

Located on 300 acres in Northfield, Minn., St. Olaf College is a residential liberal arts institution with an enrollment of more than 3,000 students offering over 85 undergraduate majors, concentrations, and pre-professional tracks. 98 percent of recent graduates are employed, in graduate school, or engaged in full-time service work. St. Olaf is committed to meeting the demonstrated financial needs of every student with 98 percent of students receiving scholarships or grants.

St. Olaf is an Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ECLA)-affiliated college. The college's mission is to challenge students to excel in the liberal arts, examine faith and values, and explore meaningful vocation in an inclusive, globally engaged community nourished by Lutheran tradition. St. Olaf students and faculty come from a wide range of religious traditions, including those who do not claim any faith tradition.

Visit stolaf.edu.


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North Seattle student named to Dean's Honor Roll at Wichita State University

WICHITA, Kan. (July 8, 2024) - Wichita State University has announced the names of 3,430 students who were on the WSU Dean's Honor Roll for spring 2024.

To be included on the dean's honor roll, a student must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) and earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME

Seattle, WA

Tanisha L Alexander


Wichita State University is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling more than 23,000 students between its main campus and WSU Tech, including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and WSU Tech are recognized for being student centered and innovation driven.

Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), Wichita State University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students.


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