Monthly Archives: January 2011
Monday, Jan. 31
Fort Steilacoom
Until 4 p.m. – David Roholt art show. Olympic building gallery. Free
Cafeteria menu – Special: Pepper steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, veggie, and roll, $4.99; Soup: Broccoli cheese.
Puyallup
No events scheduled.
Cafeteria menu – Special: Grilled cheese and tomato soup; Soup: Baked stuffed potato.
Look ahead…Black History Month begins Tuesday. Celebrate in the Fort Steilacoom cafeteria from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free.
Friday, Jan. 28
Fort Steilacoom
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Ping Pong Days. Arise to the ping pong challenge of your rivals. Cafeteria. Free.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Empowerment Week: Self-Respect. Celebrate beauty in all shapes and sizes with freebies and healthy living tips. Cafeteria.
Cafeteria menu – Special: Deluxe chicken bacon ranch sandwich, $4.99 (with fries, $5.99); Soup: Clam chowder.
Puyallup
4 p.m. – Dollar Sushi with Peers to Peers. Meet the Peers to Peers team. They’ll be in bright green shirts. Sushi Land, Puyallup.
Cafeteria menu – Special: Fish n’ chips; Soup: Clam chowder.
Look ahead…Have a great weekend!
Thursday, Jan. 27
Fort Steilacoom
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Empowerment Week: Culture. Learn about other cultures through informative displays. Cafeteria. Free.
Cafeteria menu – Special: Guest Chef Ben Gomes will cook Kalua Pig served with rice and macaroni salad, $4.99; Soup: Stuffed baked potato.
Puyallup
1 p.m. – Workshop: Resume Writing. Get tips for putting together a standout resume. Advising Center, A106. Free.
Cafeteria menu – Special: Philly beef steak; Soup: Split pea with ham.
Look ahead…Start warming up now for the ping pong tournament from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday in the Fort Steilacoom cafeteria. Good luck!
Wednesday, Jan. 26
Fort Steilacoom
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Empowerment Week: Women’s Rights. Learn about history’s most significant women and play some trivia. Cafeteria.
Cafeteria menu – Special: Baked potato bar, $3.50; Soup: Vegetarian chili.
Puyallup
Noon – An Homage to Great Directors: Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho.” Arts and Allied Health theatre. Free tickets in C210.
Cafeteria menu – Special: Reuben sandwich; Soup: Chicken and dumplings.
Look ahead…Students will be traveling to Olympia on Thursday to rally for students’ rights.
Register now for Raider Cheer Camp Feb. 16-18
Young cheerleaders will have a chance to hone their skills under the guidance of Pierce College cheer coaches at the winter Cheer Camp Feb. 16-18 at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom’s Health Education Center in Lakewood.
The camp is open to male and female cheerleaders in second through eighth grades. Cost is $40 per child registered before Feb. 14 or $45 per child after Feb. 14. Cost includes a camp t-shirt and daily drinks and snacks.
Athletes will learn dance, cheers, and stunts during the three-day camp, which runs from 5 to 7 p.m. each day. They will then have the chance to show off their new skills at the men’s basketball game Feb. 19.
For more information or to register, contact Danyelle Bennest at (206) 778-1902 or dbennest@pierce.ctc.edu.
Film series to showcase best films of the 20th century
Forget Sundance! The real hub for film buffs is Pierce College Puyallup.
Through March, Pierce will host a new film series highlighting the most critically acclaimed films of the 20th century. The Homage to Great Directors Film Series is hosted by professor Jamie Fitzgerald and guarantees you’ll see your favorites in a new light, and maybe see a few you’ve always wanted to see.
Free tickets are available in C210 in the College Center. All films will be shown in the new Arts and Allied Health Theater.
Refreshments will be provided.
• Noon, Jan. 26 – Psycho
This psychological thriller has become the most renowned horror film of all time. Hitchcock’s unique directing style draws the viewer into the plot, skillfully framing the emotion and intensity of every scene for optimum suspense. One thing is certain: this classic will chill to the bone.
• 5 p.m., Feb. 7 – Fargo
Experts of dark comedy, the Coen Brothers have produced many critically acclaimed films, among which “Fargo” is the most recognized. An excellent blend of mystery and intrigue, the film captivates its viewers with vibrant characters and subtle irony as the plot develops into an unforgettable sequence of events.
• Noon, Feb. 23 – The Killing
With skillful imagery that is both spontaneous and deliberate, Kubrick’s “The Killing” depicts an inventive take on the film noir genre. The film provides a lineup of characters both despicable and compelling as schemes develop and fall apart in a masterful plot of deceit.
• 5 p.m., March 9 – Citizen Kane
Often considered one of the greatest films of all time, “Citizen Kane” has established its place as a highly influential and remarkable work of art. Welles’ style leaves his audience in a constant state of anticipation, creating a heightened sense of awareness with his viewers.
For more information on the Homage to Great Directors film series, call the Office of Student Life at (253) 840-8487.
Celebrate an early Valentine’s Day with Seattle Pro Musica
Pierce College Puyallup is hosting an Evening of Choral Beauty with Seattle Pro Musica, the area’s premiere choral ensemble, on Wednesday, Feb. 9, in the new Arts and Allied Health Theater.
The evening will begin at 7 p.m. with a pre-concert reception with Conductor Karen P. Thomas, an internationally recognized conductor, prize-winning composer, and past lecturer for such organizations as the American Choral Directors’ Association and the Seattle Symphony, and at musical festivals, including Chorus America and the Alliance International Festival.
Seattle Pro Musica’s performance will follow at 8 p.m. Free tickets are available for pick-up in the College Center, Room 210, 1601 39th Ave. SE, Puyallup, or can be reserved by phone at (253) 840-8416. Seating is limited. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
This romantic concert will feature performances by Seattle Pro Musica’s Women’s Schola and the Madrigalia, and will include music written by modern masters of choral music, such as American composer Samuel Barber, paired with classic pieces by composers such as 16th century master Orlandus Lassus.
This free event is sponsored by the Pierce College Puyallup Office of Student Life. For more information, call (253) 840-8416.
Student services offices to close Jan. 28
The following student services offices at both Fort Steilacoom and Puyallup will be closed Friday, Jan. 28, for staff training:
• Admissions
• Registration
• Veterans Services
• Evaluations
• Financial Aid
Classes will be held as scheduled and all other college offices will be open that day, however.
Tuesday, Jan. 25
Fort Steilacoom
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Empowerment Week: Education. Get information on reproductive rights and health. Cafeteria. Free.
Cafeteria menu – Special: Taco salad, $4.99; Soup: Chicken Florentine.
Puyallup
3 p.m. – Workshop: Effective note-taking. Learn tips and tricks for taking effective, efficient notes. Advising Center, A106. Free.
6 to 8 p.m. – Who’s Got Talent? Not just an open mic, but an open stage for displaying all your talents. Connection Cafe, College Center. Free.
Cafeteria menu – Special: Taco Tuesday; Soup: Pasta fagioli.
Look ahead…A new film series honoring history’s greatest directors begins with “Psycho” at noon Wednesday in the Arts and Allied Health Theater, Puyallup. Free.
Monday, Jan. 24
Fort Steilacoom
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Empowerment Week: Go Green. Get tips and freebies to keep your environment clean and healthy. Cafeteria. Free.
3:30 p.m. – Student Government Meeting. All welcome. Dining bay, Cascade building.
Cafeteria menu – Special: Orange chicken with rice and eggroll, $4.99; Soup: Chicken noodle.
Puyallup
Noon – Workshop: Application Writing. Get experts tips on writing a winning application essay. MPR, College Center. Free.
Cafeteria menu – Special: Pasta with alfredo sauce; Soup: Chicken noodle..
Look ahead…Tuesday, get on stage and show your talents from 6 to 8 p.m. in the College Center, Puyallup. Free variety show and open mic!
