Monthly Archives: October 2010
Today on Campus: Thursday, Oct. 28
Fort Steilacoom
11 a.m. – Zombie Day. Come dressed as a zombie. Prizes will be given for the best costume. Free face painting. Cafeteria.
11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Halloween Festival. Free pumpkin carving, magic show, and costume contest. Cafeteria.
Cafeteria menu – Special: Baked potato bar, $3,49; Soup of the Day: Corn chowder.
Puyallup
5 p.m. – Kids’ Harvest Festival. Celebrate the harvest season with a family-friendly night of games, crafts, and fun. Free. College Center.
Cafeteria menu – Special: Fish and chips; Soup of the Day: Clam chowder.
Look ahead…No classes Friday!
Former astronaut shares the wonders of space
Bonnie Dunbar graciously signed a few photos.
Former astronaut Dr. Bonnie Dunbar gave a compelling presentation Oct. 21, covering a wide spectrum of space. She talked about how seemingly easy it was for a girl growing up in Outlook, Wash., to have big dreams of becoming an astronaut. Everything was possible, from her perspective, looking at the Milky Way from her front porch.
The images she presented to the audience from space were just as remarkable: detailed photos from the inside of a shuttle, action shots of the shuttle docking with the space station, and once-in-a-lifetime images of earth from above.
Dunbar described the future of space exploration for the United States as precarious, with Congress set to slash NASA’s budget. She said she is hoping future generations rekindle the passion for science education to help regain this country’s competitive edge.
The Pierce College Foundation is hosting another community event Nov. 5 at the new Arts and Allied Health Building at Puyallup. Local blues legends Little Bill and the Bluenotes will perform. For ticket information, visit the Pierce College Foundation website.
Today on Campus: Wednesday, Oct. 27
Fort Steilacoom
11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Halloween Festival with pumpkin carving, magic, and a costume contest. Cafeteria. Free.
3:30 p.m. – Student Government Meeting. Cafeteria. Open meeting. All welcome.
Cafeteria menu – Special: Chicken strips, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, and roll, $4.99; Soup of the Day: Stuffed baked potato.
Puyallup
Noon – Arizona’s Senate Bill 1070: Constitutional or Not? Hear from opponents and supporters of this controversial new immigration law. Arts and Allied Health Building. Free. Open to all.
Cafeteria menu – Special: Philly steak; Soup of the Day: Vegetable beef barley.
Look ahead…Thursday, zombies will take over the Fort Steilacoom campus. Spooooooky….
Today on Campus: Tuesday, Oct. 26
Fort Steilacoom
11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Halloween Festival. Enjoy pumpkin carving, magic, and a costume contest. Cafeteria. Free.
1 p.m. – Info session: Physical Therapist Assistant program. Meet with teachers and admissions reps and learn about careers. Health Education Center, Room 102.
5 p.m. – Pumpkin Bowling. Outdoors. Free.
Cafeteria menu – Special: Taco salad, $4.99; Soup of the Day: White bean chili with chicken.
Puyallup
5:30 p.m. – DV 101: Understanding Intimate Partner Violence. This interactive presentation teaches how to recognize unhealthy relationships. Multipurpose Room, College Center. Free.
Cafeteria menu – Special: Taco Tuesday and navy bean soup with cornbread; Soup of the Day: Broccoli cheese.
Look ahead…Wednesday, join us for a rousing discussion of Arizona’s controversial new immigration law.
Today on Campus: Monday, Oct. 25
Fort Steilacoom
All day – Cast your vote in the annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest and get a free bag of treats. Bookstore.
Cafeteria menu – Special: Teriyaki chicken with rice and eggroll; Soup of the Day: Cream of broccoli.
Puyallup
All day – Cast your vote in the annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest and get a free bag of treats. Bookstore.
4:30 p.m. – Student council meeting, Multipurpose Room (MPR), College Center. Open meeting. All welcome.
Cafeteria menu – Special: Meatball sandwich; Soup of the Day: Potato cheese.
Look Ahead…Tuesday, the Fort Steilacoom campus gets spooky with a Halloween Festival and Pumpkin Bowling!
Frank, open discussion of Arizona’s immigration law on Oct. 27
Arizona’s new immigration law, Senate Bill 1070, has sparked nationwide debate on illegal immigration, states’ roles in enforcing federal mandates, and civil rights. Pierce College Puyallup is bringing all sides of the debate together for an open discussion of the constitutional implications and the social and cultural implications of this controversial new law.
The community is invited to share in the discussion of Arizona’s SB 1070 at a panel presentation from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, in the auditorium, Arts and Allied Health Building, Pierce College Puyallup, 1601 39th Ave. SE. This event is free and open to the public.
Panelists will include:
• Jesse Hernandez, chairman of the Arizona Latino Republican Association, a supporter of SB 1070;
• Mark Spencer, president of the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association, also a supporter of the law;
• Magdaleno-Rose Avila, activist and former director of the Cesar Chavez Foundation, an opponent of the law;
• David Ayala-Zamora, organizing director of One America with Justice for All, an opponent of the law;
• And, Luis Fraga, a political science professor from the University of Washington, who is presenting a neutral position and will offer background on the issue and a discussion of constitutionality.
Audience members will be able to ask questions of the panelists. Moderator for this event will be John Lucas, a political science professor at Pierce College.
This event is sponsored by the Pierce College Puyallup Office of Student Life. For more information, call (253) 840-8487 or jtrejo@pierce.ctc.edu.
Kaboom! Science Club blows stuff up!
Ralph Morasch blows up a helium balloon.
The Science Club at Pierce Fort Steilacoom on Oct. 5 hosted a special, action-packed science demonstration in the upper wintergarden at the Rainier building to celebrate National Chemistry Week.
Ralph Morasch from the chemistry program wowed the audience with a scientific spectacular that yielded plenty of “ooohs” and “aaahs.”
In addition to filling the sky with a helium ball of fire, Ralph demonstrated spontaneous combustion and several other explosive chemical reactions.
Today on Campus: Friday, Oct. 22
Fort Steilacoom
6 p.m. – Family Movie Night. Bring the kiddos for free snacks and “Despicable Me.” Cascade 332. Free.
Cafeteria menu – Information not available.
Puyallup
No events scheduled.
Cafeteria menu – Special: Fish and chips; Soup of the Day: Clam chowder.
Today on Campus: Thursday, Oct. 21
Fort Steilacoom
Noon – Film and discussion with the director: “Bilal’s Stand.” High school senior Bilal is caught between family pressure and tradition and the desire to follow his own dreams. Cascade 332. Free.
Cafeteria menu – Information not available.
Puyallup
All day – Human vs. Zombies. Epic game of zombie tag. Sign up in C210.
Noon – Workshop: Overcoming Test Anxiety. Advising Center, A106F. Free.
Cafeteria menu – Special: Popcorn chicken salad. Soup of the Day: Chicken noodle.
Today on Campus: Wednesday, Oct. 20
Fort Steilacoom
1 p.m. – Explosions! Celebrate National Chemistry Week with a special scientific demo by the Science Club. Upper wintergarden, Rainier building. Free.
Cafeteria menu – Information not available.
Puyallup
Noon – Choose a Major. Get insight and help into choosing your major at this free workshop. Advising Center, A106 F.
1 p.m. – Board of Trustees. The Pierce College District board of trustees’ meeting is open to the community. Arts and Allied Health building, Room 203.
Cafeteria Menu – Special: Patty melt; Soup of the Day: Baked stuffed potato.
