May 2011 by Lake Washington Institute of Technology

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 May 4th

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Mental Health Fair 10am-1pm East Mall  May 9th Priority registration  Math 10th

 May 12th Living Voices 9 am & 11 am E144  May 18th Transfer Fair 10 am - 1 pm East Mall  May 25th Mayfest free BBQ

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Spotlight Workstudy

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You hear that certain song that speaks to you and you want to dance. You know what I’m talking about. Your foot starts movin’—just a bit—you start movin’—just a bit and you want to dance. That is the same feeling you get when it’s Spring! You want to drive with the windows down so you can smell and feel Spring. You want to work in the yard. You start thinking about weekend trips and summer stuff and the fact that school in the summer is shorter and you can wear comfy clothes and it’s light longer so you can have fun after classes. So, put on your dancin’ shoes and think about coming out of hibernation and becoming one with the Spring.

Meet Jessica - TRiO’s New Workstudy Jessica Ball is TRiO’s new workstudy. She is also a participant in TRiO, and occasionally helps out in the Learning Lab with Psychology. Jessica is in the Pre-Nursing DTA and has plans to enter the RN program at LWTC and/or transfer to UW Bothell for their BSN program. She plans to work for Hospice Care after she graduates. She loves to help others, especially her fellow students, and is always willing to lend a hand where it’s needed. Jessica will be with TRiO for the rest of Spring Quarter, Summer, and into next year. So if you stop by TRiO and see

Jessica, make sure you say “Hi.” She will be more than happy to answer your questions or point you in the right direction.

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2011 Commencement Information The Commencement ceremony is scheduled for Friday June 17th, 2011 at 2:00 pm, at the Lynnwood Convention Center. In order to participate in the ceremony, students must complete the Application for Degree or Certificate for graduating in any of the following quarters: summer/fall of 2010, or winter/spring/summer of 2011.

If you need help completing your paperwork for your degree or certificate, contact your TRiO advisor.

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Students must also complete the Commencement Registration Form, available on the website or in E214. Enrollment Services can answer questions about graduation requirements. Student Programs can answer questions about the commencement ceremony. Both forms can be found on the graduation website. Please note the commencement ceremony website is linked to the graduation website. For more information, contact Student Programs at 425-739-8100 ext. 661

On Campus Work Opportunity Student Programs ( E 214 ) is now accepting application packets for the position of Student Activities Assistant, a leadership position within Student Programs. Applications are available in E214.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 1:00-3:00pm

Student Activities Assistants, reporting to the Manager of Student Programs, work within Student Programs to build and implement effective and impactful campus activities oriented toward social, entertainment and educational programs.

Tuesday, Wednesday 9:00-11:00am

Students with excellent skills in organization, time management, communication, interpersonal competence, project management, and leadership are encouraged to apply. All training will be provided by the Manager of Student Programs, during the mandatory training component. Details:

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Drop in any time during the hours listed above. Bring your classmates! All are welcome.

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This is an on-campus employment position, and is NOT a work-study position (which is imperative to know when working with students who receive state benefits). The position pays $9.82 per hour. Applications are due June 3rd. Interviews will follow for all complete applications. The position begins July 1, 2011 and works until June 30, 2012, with some exceptions such as holidays, quarterly breaks, etc. Qualifications:

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Interest and desire to work with campus activity programming. Basic computer skills. Students must be enrolled for 6 or more credits while employed. 19 hours a week are needed for the position; hours are to be completed between the hours of 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. Weekend hours are not available. Mandatory training hours are required for the position; outlined in the application.

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New Business Transfer Degree at LWTC Are you interested in pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration? Would you like to further your career in Accounting or other business related fields? Lake Washington Technical College now offers a Business Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Ready Pathway AAS degree that will help students prepare for business programs at various Washington state colleges/ universities. Transfer students will be able to work toward a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration that

includes accounting, management, and management information systems. See below for a list of institutions with which we have articulation agreements:  Central Washington University  Eastern Washington University  Western Washington University  University of Washington (all campuses)  Washington State University (all campuses)  Gonzaga University  Heritage University

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Seattle Pacific University Seattle University Pacific Lutheran University Saint Martin’s University

If you are interested in the Business Direct Transfer Agreement AAS degree or would like more information about the required classes for this degree, contact your TRiO Transfer Advisor at 425-7398249 or by email at tien.do@lwtc.edu

The Foundation Scholarships are now available. Various awards for multiple programs are available for LWTC students only. Check out the Foundation Scholarships website or contact Erin Smith 425-739-8353 for more information.

FAFSA Online Workshops - Spring Quarter A financial aid advisor will be available to help students complete their FAFSA online on the following Wednesdays. May 11th

West Bldg. Room#113

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May 25th

West Bldg. Room#113

3:00PM-4:30PM

June 8th

West Bldg. Room#113

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June 22nd

West Bldg. Room#113

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2011-2012 FAFSA Application (Summer Quarter 2011 thru Spring Quarter 2012): Students should bring a copy of their completed 2010 tax return. Dependent students should bring a copy of their parent’s 2010 tax return as well. 2010-2011 FAFSA Application (Summer Quarter 2010 thru Spring Quarter 2011): Students should bring a copy of their completed 2009 tax return. If they are a dependent student, they will need their parent’s 2009 tax return as well. Students who are not United States citizens should bring their alien registration number for their FAFSA application. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA) is the pathway to Federal & State Grants, Federal Stafford Student Loans and Work-study Employment.

“If you resolve, beginning today, to put out more on your job than you’re getting paid to do, miracles will begin happening in your life.” ~Og Mandino

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CSI, The Construction Specifications Institute, was founded to address the need for common systems of presenting and organizing construction documents. The Puget Sound CSI Academic Affairs Committee is supporting Lake Washington Technical College CSI Student Chapter in hosting its second annual Lecture Lunch on Thursday, May 19, 2011, 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. TRiO student, Len Buck, is Master of Ceremonies for the event.

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TRiOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mission and Purpose

TRiO, Projects 11605 132nd Ave NE W-207 Kirkland, WA 98034 Pat Hunter - 425.739.8361 Erin Smith - 425.739.8353 Tien Do - 425.739.8249 Sally Demos - 425.739.8351

The mission of the TRiO Projects at Lake Washington Technical College 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 OR students with disabilities in achieving their postsecondary academic ambitions. Students are encouraged to complete their associate degree or certificate programs and, whenever feasible, enter a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s level program at LWTC or transfer to a four-year institution. TRiO Projects are committed to making college a rewarding and successful experience for each student participant.

Craig Kerr - 425.739.8360 The enclosed materials were compiled through grants from the U.S. Department of Education. However, the contents have not been reviewed by the Department and no endorsement should be inferred. The Lake Washington Technical College Student Support Services TRiO Projects are100% federally funded annually at $458,270

W E ARE ON THE WEB http://www.lwtc.edu/trio

Employment Resource Center Workshops May 2011 Wed., May 4th

WorkPlace 101: Job Search