Welding Professor Sarah Patterson will deliver the faculty address, and student Bronwyn Clarke will be the student speaker at the event. Clarke has been a full-time Running Start student. She will earn an Associate in Arts Degree (with studies have been focused on political science) and her high school diploma.

A reception will follow the awarding of degrees.

The loop will be physically blocked off as it is ripped up and readied for repaving. This work will also limit access to the front entrance of the Student and Administrative Services Building (Building 25). Visitors to the building are encouraged to use the back entrance near the Security Office. The wheelchair-access ramp will remain open.

Fences already lining the area will be expanded as well, making some pathways difficult for those with disabilities. Visitors with disabilities should contact the Security Office at (360) 596-5299 if assistance is needed.

The college will also begin work replacing two stormwater vaults in the loop during this project. That replacement is part of a separate project to replace four stormwater vaults. The other two vaults, located near the Technical Education Center/Dental Clinic (Building 34) and in Parking Lot D, will be replaced during July and August.

The signing, which took place on June 11, brings the 6-foot-1-inch, 190-pound point guard to the Clippers.

"I am excited to add Chris to the South Puget Sound men's basketball program,” Landon said. “He is a talented player and more importantly a good person. Chris has all the physical tools but his work ethic and desire to be great is what makes him special. Finally, Chris will be a great ambassador for our program on the South Puget Sound campus and in the community."

Landon was hired in late May to replace former coach Curtis Norwood, who announced his resignation after three seasons at the helm.

“These funds from the National Science Foundation will allow us to provide technically advance equipment and support for our Computerized Manufacturing Technology program at a critical time,” College President Timothy Stokes said. “As regional employers increase hiring in the aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors we will be able to offer students the opportunity to learn on state-of-the-industry equipment.”

The college’s Computerized Manufacturing Technology program helps students learn the basics of machining, from machine operation and troubleshooting, to manufacturing, and offers both an Associate in Applied Science degree and a Computer Numerical Control Technician certificate. The program plays a role in advancing the Governor’s Investment in Aerospace, a major statewide public and private partnership to train at least 500 aerospace workers and assist 650 aerospace companies. 

NIMS accreditation will help the program stay in line with industry standards; pays for equipment and software updates aligning instruction with industry demands; provides funds for professional development of faculty to ensure NIMS accreditation and a high-quality program; and creates a flexible entry-and-exit system through a fully-integrated CMT pathway for students with different educational and experiential backgrounds to achieve national certification in CMT-related areas.

Several area industry and economic development partners provided letters of commitment in support of the college’s application including: Boeing Company’s Workforce Management and Training Integration; Thurston Economic Development Council; North Thurston Public Schools; New Market Skills Center; National Resource Center for Materials Technology Education; H2O Jet, Inc.; Advance Equipment Company; Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council; and the Center for Excellence for Aerospace and Advanced Materials Manufacturing. 

View of the Dome follows an idealistic, young Washington attorney who persuades her former law professor to run for Congress. Ideals shrivel in the Washington air as the professor is swept into an insider's circle that includes a leering, power-drunk senator and a slinky Southern power broker.

The play runs May 23-26 and again May 30-June 2. The May 26 and June 2 shows begin at 2 p.m., and all other shows begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for the general public, and $10 for military, seniors, students, staff and faculty. Tickets will be available online at OlyTix.org, or by calling (360) 753-8586.

The choir’s selections will include choral arrangements of American folk songs, show tunes, and classics form the 1940s. The band will play selections of American music, including “America the Beautiful,” selections from Westside Story, and a symphonic piece (“Elegy for the USS Arizona”). The band and choir join forces for final numbers “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” the “Navy Hymn,” and “God Bless America.”

The concert will take place at the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts and begins at 7 p.m. The choir director is Molly McNamara and the piano accompanist is Jennifer Hermann.

Admission is free. For more information, call (360) 596-5507.

The exhibit will feature works created by students enrolled in art classes at South Puget Sound from summer 2012 through spring 2013. Digital photography, printmaking, painting, drawing, ceramics and sculpture will be featured.

The Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts Gallery offers a diverse range of visual arts exhibits and programs to enrich the educational experiences of students and the community.

The Gallery is open Monday through Thursday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. excluding holidays. For more information, contact the Gallery at (360) 596-5527 or via e-mail at ">.

An annual event, this year’s Earth Day celebration brings a variety of service organizations to campus to recruit new volunteers and to talk about and show off their efforts. These organizations include the Olympia Food Co-Op, Intercity Transit, the Washington Trails Association, the Nisqually Land Trust, South Puget Sound Prairies, LOTT/WET Science Center, and many more.

South Puget Sound’s Art Programs students will display Earth Day-themed works, and the Horticulture Program will again have tomato starts on hand. There will also be other giveaways, information, and more. The event will also include snacks and beverages.

For more information about the event, contact Communications Consultant Aaron Managhan at or at (360)596-5304.

The glass-blowing demonstrations will take place in front of the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts on April 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on April 19 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday’s demo will be in conjunction with the artist’s reception for the Native American Heritage Art Exhibit, which takes place from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Minnaert Center Gallery. Both days will feature special guest Native American glass blower Dan Friday demonstrating the process of creating glass art live. The Mobile Hot Shop team will also be creating live works, as well as answer questions.

The Museum of Glass, founded in 2002 and located in downtown Tacoma, features glass works from prominent artists, most notably Dale Chihuly.

For more information, contact Dean of Student Life Dave Rector at (360) 596-5305 or via e-mail at .