Whatcom Community College

Latine Heritage Game Day Celebration
WCC vs SVC
WOMEN'S 12 p.m.
MEN'S 2:15 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
WCC Orca Field

- California Tacos on site
- Menace Brewing B**r garden
- WCC’s Latine Student Union
- Local Dance Groups Halftime performances
- Speciality “Las Orcas” shirts available for purchase

Each new academic school year Whatcom Community College is required to publish our non-discrimination statement. Here it is for 2026-2027:

The Whatcom Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, s*x, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, s*xual orientation, or age in the administration of its programs and activities.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICIES

As a state institution of higher education, Whatcom Community College is committed to providing a healthy, productive, and supportive environment in which our students are able to learn, and our employees are able to work. The college does not tolerate violent, harassing, threatening, or intimidating behavior toward students, staff, faculty, or visitors.

WCC recognizes its responsibility for investigation, resolution, implementation of corrective measures, and monitoring the educational environment and workplace to stop, remediate, and prevent discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, perceived or actual sensory, mental, or physical disability, pregnancy, genetic information, s*x, s*xual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington State’s Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. To this end, Whatcom Community College has enacted policies prohibiting discrimination against and harassment of members of these protected classes. Any individual found to be in violation of these policies will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from the College or from employment.

Join us for
FINNY'S 9th BIRTHDAY

Date: Friday, October 9
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Location: Syre Student Center,Second floor

This is your official invitation to Finny’s birthday party!
Stop by for a slice of cake and get a picture with our Orca mascot!

Open for all students and staff.

Whatcom Community College Student Rec Center (SRC) Group Fitness
WCC Health & Wellness
FALL GROUP FITNESS CLASSES
(Classes are FREE to all currently enrolled students. With Orca ID Card.)

LUNCHTIME LIFTS (With instructor Tiffany Morton)
TUESDAY FROM 12:15–1 p.m.
STUDIO 106
8 SESSIONS, 10/6–11/24
Employee registration cost: $55

FREE LUNCHTIME DROP-IN for any staff member enrolled in that class on fridays from 12–1pm.

YOGA for WELLNESS (with Instructor Michal Retter)
WEDNESDAYS FROM NOON–1 p.m. STUDIO 201
8 SESSIONS, 10/7–12/2 no classes 11/11)
Employee registration cost: $60

FREE FOR STUDENT DROP-IN.
NO PRIOR REGISTRATION REQUIRED—JUST SIGN IN AT FRONT DESK.

BUNDLE BOTH CLASSES FOR $100!

whatcom.edu/college-life/student-recreation-center

SAVE THE DATE: ASWCC Clubs & Organization Fair & Wafflepalooza, Fall 2026!

Join this years Fall ASWCC Clubs & Organization Fair!
DATE: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
TIME: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
LOCATION: Syre Auditorium
Bring your Orca ID Card for check in, and visit Wafflepalooza!
Join or start a club!
Get your photo taken at the Moonlit Photobooth!

We are excited to share that the following positions are now available at Whatcom Community College:

Classified, Fiscal Analyst 3
Classified, Maintenance Mechanic 4

To see our current posted positions, go to: www.whatcom.edu/job-info

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program information session ***zoom***

Date: Wednesday, September 30
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom: contact Luanne Peel by email at [email protected] to request the link to the Zoom meeting and password.

Join us for an information session for Whatcom's physical therapist assistant program! Find out about the full-time, face-to-face and the part-time, online/hybrid options for this program, as well as the application process and getting started at Whatcom. Just bring your questions and your interest in working as a physical therapist assistant.

For more information on events go to the WCC event calendar: https://www.whatcom.edu/ calendar

WCC Campus will be closed to day for All College Day.

NOTICE: WCC Campus will be closed on Wednesday, September 16 for All College Day.