The IGNITE program launches this fall to help close the achievement gap for vulnerable SPSCC students.

Twenty-four students applied for the program, including five incoming freshmen, and 20 will enter the program.

IGNITE students get personalized advising, coaching, and a team of advocates and resources to keep them focused and moving toward their goals. The program is designed specifically to help first generation, low income, and students with disabilities to succeed.

Thanks for welcoming us to Yelm!

This exciting partnership between SPSCC and Yelm Community Schools brings opportunities to the Yelm community at many learning levels. Featured on the cover, YHS student Bailey Hobson is considering Running Start to launch into the Culinary Arts program, teacher Erika Hedegard will teach College in the High School chemistry classes, and Principal Ryan Akiyama will continue to create paths to higher education for YHS students.

SPSCC proudly announces its lineup for its 2018-2019 Artist & Lecture Series. The series aims to bring nationally and internationally recognized artists, speakers, and activists who offer diverse and innovative views and performances to the campus and local community.

Attending one of these Artist & Lecture Series evenings gives audience members the chance to broaden the term culture for themselves. The lineup for the new season includes:

Do you dream of attending a Historically Black College and University (HBCU)? SPSCC and the Thurston Group of Washington State are bringing HBCUs to Lacey to meet and enroll students on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018.

The 15th Students of Color Recruiting Day offers students a chance to meet HBCU representatives who are ready to enroll and award scholarships. Students should come ready to apply on-the-spot with official high school or college transcripts, letters of recommendation, and ACT or SAT scores. Parents are encouraged to attend.

Juan P. Murillo, Soccer

“Soccer is such a global sport. It’s amazing when people from different backgrounds and countries can come together for a unified goal. I think we need that in society right now.”

Article via Nisqually Valley News
By Daniel Warn

The Gallery at SPSCC opens its annual Southwest Washington Juried Exhibition on July 9, 2018.  The annual exhibition serves artists in the area by providing a high-quality exhibition opportunity that promotes the region's creative identity.  Selected exhibiting artists are recognized in an awards presentation and opening reception on Thursday, July 12, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in The Gallery.

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) has emerged as a state and national leader in Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL). According to 2016-17 Basic Education for Adults (BEdA) performance data, SPSCC ranks number two of out 44 participating adult education programs in Washington State.  Additionally, the college’s Transition Studies faculty have been invited to present at national conferences in 2017 and 2018.

From Experience Olympia
By Moira Davin

2018 SPORTS AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Recognizing game changers and athletes in Thurston County sports

Beginning June 18, 2018, South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) will use Omnilert to send emergency notifications to subscribers.  e2Campus, the system previously used by the college for emergency notifications, has shifted to Omnilert.

No action is required of students, staff, and faculty who already receive emergency alerts from the college through e2Campus.