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Gallery exhibition now featuring the works of Pierce College faculty artists
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Through Feb. 17, the winter exhibition at the Pierce College Fort Steilacoom Art Gallery showcases the work of Pierce College art faculty.
Featured artists include Daniel Meuse, David J. Roholt, and Danella Sydow.
To celebrate the opening of the show, an artists’ reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend.
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Call to artists for annual exhibit at Pierce Fort Steilacoom
Posted by | CommentsThe Fine Arts Gallery at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom is now accepting applications for the annual Pierce Arts at Pierce College exhibition this spring.
The show is open to all Western Washington artists. A jury will select the work. The application deadline is Jan. 13. The exhibit will be on display Feb. 27-April 6.
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Fuchs Foundation grant boosts Pierce College scholarships
Posted by | CommentsThe Gottfried and Mary Fuchs Foundation has awarded the Pierce College Foundation $55,000 in support of scholarships for Pierce College students. Of that, $45,000 will be used for the 2012-2013 school year; an additional one-time-only grant of $10,000 will be awarded now.
The Fuchs Foundation is a prominent supporter of scholarships at Pierce College, having given $730,000 over the past 17 years. The generous support from the Fuchs Foundation has helped hundreds of students, and now the need is even greater, said Suzy Ames, executive director of the Pierce College Foundation.
Pierce College Fort Steilacoom now enrolling parents and toddlers for winter preschool classes
Pierce College Fort Steilacoom’s cooperative preschool is now enrolling children ages 18 to 36 months for its fall Parent and Child class.
Pierce College’s ‘Almost, Maine’ most amusing
Posted by | Commentsby Lynn Geyer
Where is Almost, Maine? You might find this charming little bit of Down East somewhere close to where you’d look for Brigadoon or even Utopia – that is somewhere in the agile mind of the playwright.
John Cariani, who wrote this slice private time in the lives of just short of 10 couples who discover love in the most unusual places, was raised in Maine but didn’t put the exact location of Almost in his play because Almost is really found just around the corner from Everywhere, and, as everyone knows, Everywhere is anywhere you want it to be.
Host families need for 13 international Pierce College students
Posted by | CommentsBy Bebhinn Horrigan, Program Coordinator-NWCCI, International Education
Pierce College has 13 international students on campus this fall who are sponsored by the US Department of Education. The program includes academic training, and introduction to American culture, and the opportunity to share their cultures with us.
The drawings of Danella Sydow featured at Pierce College
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LAKEWOOD — Acclaimed local artist and Pierce College art professor Danella Sydow is the featured artist at the Pierce College Fort Steilacoom Fine Arts Gallery through Oct. 28. A total of 11 pieces are on display, including graphite on paper and reliefs.
Sydow is the recipient of the Mayor’s Award from the Olympia Arts Commission. Her work is featured in regional and national publications, held in numerous public and private collections, and has been exhibited throughout the U.S. and Europe, including the St. James Centre in England.
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G.I. Jobs names area colleges 'military friendly'
Posted by | CommentsG.I. Jobs, the premier magazine for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has awarded Clover Park Technical College, Pierce College District, and Tacoma Community College the designation of Military Friendly School. The 2012 Military Friendly Schools list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members and veterans as students.
$50,000+ for student scholarships at Pierce College Scholarship Scramble
Posted by | CommentsBy Amanda Haines, Communications Specialist
ORTING — A packed field of 129 golfers converged on High Cedars Golf Club on July 28 for the 18th Annual Pierce College Scholarship Scramble. This year’s event raised more than $50,000 ($7,000 more than the previous year) for student scholarships. A record $9,500 was raised through direct donations alone. The total amount raised at this year’s scramble is enough to pay for 50 quarters of education for deserving students at Pierce College.
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Enrolling parents and toddlers for fall preschool classes at Pierce College
Posted by | CommentsBy Amanda Haines, Communications Specialist
Pierce College Fort Steilacoom’s cooperative preschool is now enrolling children ages 18 to 36 months for its fall Parent and Child class.
In this unique program, parents attend class with their children, exploring a wide range of topics, including nutrition, guidance, and child development. This approach allows parents to learn firsthand how best to teach and care for their child, build relationships with other parents, and earn two college credits.
Lakewood's Angie Roarty named to Pierce College Board of Trustees
Posted by | CommentsLocal insurance agent and longtime education advocate, Angie Roarty has been appointed to the Pierce College Board of Trustees by Gov. Chris Gregoire.
Roarty and her family have lived in Lakewood for eight years. She is the daughter of a career military family and thoroughly understands, and has a commitment to, both public education and community service.
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Pierce honors exceptional business students
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By Amanda Haines, Communications Specialist
Six students in Pierce College’s Business Management program were recently chosen for the Leadership Excellence Institute Award, an honor recognizing the program’s best students, as chosen by professors Dr. Paul Gerhardt and Doug Edison.
The awards were based on academic achievement (a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher), student involvement in the program, and contributions to the community outside the classroom.
Summer sports camps from Pierce College
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Pierce College will host Summer Sports Camps. Check out raidercamps.com for more information.
Ad: Pierce College Homestay
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Ad: Pierce College Homestay
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Ad: Pierce College Homestay
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Seattle painter featured artist at the Pierce College Fort Steilacoom gallery
Posted by | CommentsBy Amanda Haines, Communications Specialist
LAKEWOOD — Pierce College Fort Steilacoom will kick off summer in the Fine Arts Gallery with an exhibit of paintings by acclaimed Seattle artist Marsha Glazière.
A reception for Glazière will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend. The exhibit opens Thursday and runs through Aug. 11.
