Graduate Tacoma

Guiding Students Forward Spring Workshop
2019-03-13 08:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
6 clock hours available
Check-In: 8:30 am
Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Locations:

Heritage University (Toppenish, WA), March 13th
Tacoma Professional Development Center, March 26th

Join a cross-section of Washington state’s student success community to discuss how to best support today’s students.
We know what we do matters to our students’ future economic security; career preparation and college-going conversations with school staff make college attendance three times more likely, and financial aid applications seven times more likely.
Navigating the way forward is the theme of this third annual career and college readiness workshop. Join us to discuss strategies for helping students on their journey as they consider issues they want to tackle, who they want to become, and how they’ll get there.
As practitioners, we’ll come together to share state-of-the-art perspectives on career and college preparation pathways with a focus on:

Engaging low-income students and students of color
Connecting the dots from middle, high school, and college-going choices to jobs and livelihood
Integrating with statewide action, policy and practice

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What's Next: Design Your Future
2019-03-31 09:30 - 13:00 | Eastside Community Center, 1721 E 56th ST, Tacoma, WA, 98404, United States

Superheroes of Science Lecture Series - Dr. Joel Baker
2019-04-08 18:00 - 19:00 | rain incubator, 2304 Jefferson Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Professor Joel Baker holds the Port of Tacoma Chair in Environmental Science at the University of Washington Tacoma, is the Science Director of the Center for Urban Waters and directs the UW Puget Sound Institute. Dr. Baker’s research examines the behavior of organic contaminants in the environment, specifically contaminant transport in estuaries, modeling the exposure and transfer of bioaccumulative chemicals in aquatic food webs, and the use of anthropogenic chemicals as tracers of environmental processes. Dr. Baker has led research in the Great Lakes, the Chesapeake Bay, the Hudson River, and the Puget Sound. His laboratory was the first to demonstrate in vivo dehalogenation of brominated diphenyl ethers in fish, a finding instrumental to the voluntary global phase out these flame retardants. He has co-authored over one hundred papers on contaminant cycling in the Great Lakes, the Chesapeake Bay, Puget Sound and coastal waters, and edited “Atmospheric Deposition of Contaminants to the Great Lakes and Coastal Waters” (SETAC Press).

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Trauma Informed Care Training
2019-02-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Capital Region ESD 113, 6005 Tyee Drive Southwest, Tumwater, WA, 98512
A three-day training series for healthcare providers and community partners to improve the integration of trauma-informed care in dental practice. Dinner served at 5:30 pm, presentation begins at 6:00 pm.
February 12th – Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Welcoming guest speaker Michael O’Neill.
March 12th – Motivational Interviewing (MI). Welcoming guest speaker Jonnae Tillman.
April 9th – The Science of HOPE. Welcoming guest speaker Jon Tunheim.
Presented by CHOICE Regional Health Network
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Tacoma College Support Network Meeting
2019-04-19 08:30 - 10:00, 2019-05-17 08:30 - 10:00 | Graduate Tacoma, 919 S. 9th St, Tacoma, 98405, United States

SEMA CUS.T.E.M. Car Experience
2019-04-19 09:00 - 13:00 | LeMay America’s Car Museum, 2702 E D ST, Tacoma, WA, 98421, United States
Middle School students cruise into the process of DESIGN, which is at the core of STEM and STEM Career exploration, during this one-day interactive learning experience. Students will participate in interactive hands-on activities reflective of real-world scenarios and workplaces. From future concept vehicles to restoring and modernizing the vehicles of today, students will work in teams to design their ideal rides. Working in teams to design the future of personal transportation, students will:

Engage in the process of Data Driven DESIGN
Engage in Entrepreneurship and make data-driven decisions based on marketing research
Learn about the Future of Transportation
Learn about “Behind-the -Scenes” STEM Careers

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9 AM – 1:00 PM on Friday, April 19th @ LeMay America’s Car Museum.
Register Custom Car Experience students ONLINE Here

Audience: Middle schools (grades 5-8).
Students: 30 students per school (maximum).
Chaperones: 1 for every 10-15 students is recommended.
Bussing: Place bus request and sub coverage through your normal district channels.
Snack & Lunch: Brown bag it! Students should bring their own snacks and lunches.

Contact Events or toll-free at 1-855-836-8033 x 18 if you have any questions

The Annual Pre-Collegiate Summit
2019-04-20 08:30 - 12:30 | University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98195
The UW Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Collective introduce high school girls to the wonders of pursuing a degree in STEM, complete with talks from faculty and industry personnel, demos, college prep, university laboratory tours, and brunch. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend.
Saturday, April 20 | 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM | UW Husky Union Building
More Info
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Please contact uwwise@uw.edu for any questions.

Future Meets Present
2019-04-20 10:00 - 16:00 | University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98195
A chance to explore opportunities in STEM at the University of Washington. Open to WA State High School Students.

Destination TCC
2019-04-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Tacoma Community College, 6501 South 19th ST, Tacoma, WA, 98466, United States
Selecting the right college is a big decision. At Tacoma Community College’s open house, get the information you and your family need to make the right decision for your future goals. All prospective and admitted students and their families are invited to visit the Tacoma campus and discover various academic programs, rich campus life and affordable tuition and services.
Monday, April 22
Check-in starts at 8:45 am
The program starts at 9 am
Academic tours after 12 pm
MORE INFO
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Free FAFSA/WASFA Completion
2019-04-22 10:30 - 18:30 | WA
57% of Tacoma Families still need to complete the FAFSA or WAS FA. It’s not too late! Complete the FAFSA or WASFA MONDAY APRIL 22. Drop-in at any location listed below between 10:30 am-6:30 pm to get help completing the FAFSA or WASFA. Join us to get help with Financial Aid Award Letters as well.
Boys & Girls Club Schatz Branch, 3875 S. 66th St., Tacoma, Computer Lab
10:30 am – 12:30 pm: WSAC, Sarah Weiss & Team
12:30 pm – 3:30 pm: WSAC, Yokiko Hayashi-Saguil & Josh Bellinger, WCAN
3:30 pm – 6:30 pm: WCAN, Josh Bellinger & Trang Tran, CSF

Eastside Community Center, 1721 E. 56th St., Tacoma, Teen Room – *(Spanish Support)
10:30 am – 6:30 pm: Lori Parrish & Team, Degrees of Change

Peace Community Center, 2106 S. Cushman Ave., Tacoma, Computer Lab -*(Spanish Support)
10:30 am – 6:30 pm: Peace Community Center Team, Rosie Ayala

Tacoma Community College, 6501 S. 19th St., Tacoma, Bldg. 16, Room 108
9:00 am – 2:00 pm: TCC & Team, Christina Nakada-Alm

Tacoma Urban League, 2550 S. Yakima Ave., Tacoma, Computer Lab
10:30 am – 4:00 pm: Urban League Staff, Michele Ogde & Ziquora Banks, Sound Credit Union

Stand Up & Cheer Luncheon
2019-04-23 11:00 - 13:00 | BICENTENNIAL PAVILION AT HOTEL MURANO, 1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA
Join Palmer Scholars on Tuesday April 23, 2019 for our 8th annual STAND UP & CHEER Luncheon as Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal delivers a powerful keynote address on the importance of serving the “whole child” and the critical role Palmer Scholars plays in ensuring some of our most marginalized students have access to a post-secondary education.

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Tacoma STEAM Apollo 50th Challenge Day
2019-04-27 12:00 - 16:30 | Eastside Community Center, 1721 E 56th ST, Tacoma, WA, 98404, United States
July 20, 2019, will mark the 50th Anniversary of the landing of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the Moon in Apollo 11. NASA’s Northwest Earth and Space Sciences Pipeline (NESSP) in partnership with Graduate Tacoma’s STEAM Network, MESA, and UW Tacoma Math and Science Leadership Program will hold a 5th-12th grade student drone and robotic challenge to celebrate! This event challenges student teams to recreate the Apollo 11 moon landing using a drone and a LEGO Mindstorm robot.
The Apollo Next Giant Leap Student (ANGLeS) Challenge is a national challenge celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission by giving students the chance to recreate the landing using drones and robots, focusing on making it accessible for underrepresented and underserved communities.
Organizations will run the Apollo Next Giant Leap Student Challenge locally to select a team to advance to the nearest regional challenge hub. The top team at each regional challenge hub will earn the grand prize of a trip to Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas!
Date: April 27, 2019
Time: 12-4:30 pm
Location: Eastside Community Center, 1721 E 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98404

Pierce County Career Expo
2019-05-01 16:00 - 19:00 | Washington High School, 12420 Ainsworth Avenue South, Tacoma, WA, 98444
WHEN: Wednesday, May 1st, 2019 from 4-7 pm
WHERE: Washington High School12420 Ainsworth Avenue SouthTacoma, WA 98444
WHAT: Franklin Pierce Schools in conjunction with WorkForce Central and Sound Transit are hosting a hiring event for the greater Pierce County community. Employers will be on site to accept resumes/applications and to discuss employment opportunities. There will also be representatives on hand to discuss local Apprenticeship opportunities.
WHO: Anyone looking for employment, wanting to advance their skills, or learn more about training opportunities.
QUESTIONS: Sheryl Mooresmoore@fpschools.org or 253.298.4871

Alaska Airlines Aviation Day 2019 Registration
2019-05-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Alaska Airlines Flight Operations Training Center, 2350 South 190th Street, SeaTac, WA, 98188
Join Alaska Airlines for a day of fun at the 11th Annual Aviation Day. Students (13-18) can

Learn about the past, present and future of aviation
Get a behind-the-wings look at operations
Hear about various educational opportunities and careers in the industry

This FREE event is aimed at inspiring aviation dreams in the youth of Puget Sound communities.
Participants will be able to:

Tour Alaska Airlines jets and other aircraft
Look into the wheel wells and engines with mechanics
Explore the flight deck of a Boeing 737 with pilots
Fly a 737 simulator
Visit the Alaska Airlines training facilities
Explore the design of an airplane with Boeing engineers
Attend a career presentation
See how a flight is planned, scheduled and executed
Glide down an evacuation slide
Ask university and community college representatives about educational opportunities
Watch the competition teams demonstrate their robots
Learn about small aircraft and what it takes to pilot them

This program is not an open house or airshow. All students and adults who wish to attend must pre-register with your sponsored youth group. Restrictions on the number of adults attending with a group do exist. Talk to your sponsored youth group for registration. You can also visit our registration page for more information

Empowering Youth Tacoma
2019-05-21 11:30 - 17:00 | BICENTENNIAL PAVILION AT HOTEL MURANO, 1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA
Please join us for our seventh annual luncheon! Funds raised at the Empowering Youth Tacoma luncheon will be invested to strengthen and expand College Success Foundation programs to help low-income Tacoma students complete high school and graduate from college.
The College Success Foundation, partnering with Tacoma Public Schools, local foundations, businesses and community leaders, works to ensure that underserved Tacoma students are prepared for college and complete their bachelor’s degree. We give students a positive vision for their future and believe all students should have the chance to achieve their full potential.
Contact: empoweringyouth@collegesuccessfoundation.org or 253.439.5804.
Unable to attend? You can still have an impact! Please consider making a gift.

College Fair at Cheney Stadium
2019-05-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Cheney Stadium, 2502 S Tyler St, Tacoma, 98405, United States
Cheney Stadium
Thursday, May 23 | 5 PM

Admission for South Sound High School Sophomores and Juniors is FREE. Additional tickets for guests and family are available for $14, which includes a reserved seat and ballpark meal. The fair will conclude at the end of the third inning.

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RAIN Incubator Benefit Concert
2019-05-24 18:00 - 22:00 | rain incubator, 2304 Jefferson Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
RAIN Incubator
Friday, May 24 | 6 – 10 PM

Enjoy live music while supporting STEM in Tacoma! Food and drinks will be available. All profits generated from ticket sales and donations go towards supporting STEM Educational programs for local students and growing the Life Science industries in Tacoma. Seattle and Hawaiian-based musician Ricardo (a.k.a. Richard Russell) will perform live.

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Rising SEAs Conference
2019-05-25 08:00 - 17:00 | University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98195
Rising SEAs is a one-day conference designed to encourage, motivate, and empower Southeast Asian students to pursue higher education, as well as to give them the opportunity to experience the University of Washington. Participants will meet current Southeast Asian and Asian American UW students, interact in workshops, and prepare them to be competitive applicants to UW.
Rising SEAs is FREE! Food will be provided throughout the day. The only cost to you will be transportation to and from the University of Washington-Seattle campus.
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Charts and Graphs Super Review
2019-05-27 | WA
Charts and Graphs show up anywhere and everywhere on the SAT, including writing and language. On the ACT, they are in the Math and Science sections. Do you only review the chart when a particular question directs you to? Do you know what to look for? What are the traps and time sucks? Let Enhanced Prep help you work smarter, not harder! Join us for this informative 2-hour session to learn how to work the data to save you time and improve your accuracy. Can’t make it for the full session? No worries, join for what you can and we will email a link to the full recording. Space is limited, register today to save your seat!
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Applying to Ivy League & Highly Selective Colleges
2019-05-30 | WA
Kerri Medina, from International College Counselors will present information that is important to students and families that are looking to attend either an Ivy League school or a college that is highly selective like a UCLA or a Michigan. Kerri will cover what these schools are looking for in a student and ways that you can give yourself or student the best chance of getting an acceptance letter.
Kerri will be answering questions about the application process as well.
For more information about International College Counselors please visit their website at www.internationalcollegecounselors.com.

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What's Next: Plan Your Future
2019-05-31 08:30 - 13:00 | Eastside Community Center, 1721 E 56th ST, Tacoma, WA, 98404, United States
Eastside Community Center
Friday, May 31 | 9 AM – 1 PM

Members of the TPS Class of 2019 are invited to learn about their future in college and design it for success! Students who have committed to attend Bates, PLU, TCC, UPS, or UWT in the fall celebrate joining a college community and hear important tips from college staff, TPS grads, and guest speaker Christian Paige.

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Communities in Schools Annual Luncheon
2019-05-31 11:30 - 13:30 | Greater Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 commerce st, tacoma, 98402, United States
Greater Tacoma Convention Center
Friday, May 31 | 11:30 AM

Join Communities in Schools during this event highlighting the ‘Spirit of Growth.’ Communities In Schools is the nation’s largest dropout prevention program and has been providing support to students across the country for more than 30 years. The mission of CIS is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

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ACT Review
2019-06-02 16:00 - 18:00 | WA
Enhanced Prep is offering a 2-hour review session to help students prepare for the official ACT test. We will cover some strategies & techniques that will help you improve your score. We will have time for some questions but students are encouraged to schedule a free 30-minute consultation with one of our amazing tutors if additional help is needed. Add our free full-length ACT practice test with proctoring video to help determine where you really are! You can reach out to Enhanced Prep with any questions at advisor@enhancedprep.com or (323)433-9775.
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Readiness for Islander Success in Education (RISE) Conference
2019-06-07 08:00 - 17:00 | University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98195
Readiness for Islander Success in Education (RISE) is designed to engage Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander high school students interested in applying to the University of Washington Seattle. Participants will meet current UW Pacific Islander students, UW faculty, staff, key community members and will receive information on college admissions and comprehensive writing workshops, scholarship resources, cultural empowerment activities, and extensive college network that will support and mentor them through the college application process.
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Movie Night at Stadium High - 10 Things I Hate About You
2019-06-08 20:30 - 22:00 | Stadium High School, 111 North E Street, Tacoma, WA, 98403, United States
Pretty Gritty Tours and the Stadium Boosters, in honor of the 20th anniversary of “10 Things I Hate About You” will be hosting a showing of the hit movie in the Stadium Bowl. Bring a cushion, or pillow, or blanket and grab a seat in the historic Stadium Bowl’s bleachers.
No outside food or drink is allowed but the Boosters will be serving concessions and there will be food trucks available.

Tacoma Ocean Fest 2019
2019-06-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Foss Waterway Seaport, 705 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
A free festival on Tacoma’s waterfront. Arts, sciences and water fun meet to help us celebrate the ocean, learn about its threats and get inspired to protect it! Interactive art, music, dance, aerial circus, film, poetry, virtual reality, eco-booths, hands-on science, OceanX talks, paddle tryouts, food trucks and so much more!

Oakland High School Graduation
2019-06-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Tacoma Dome, 2727 E D St, Tacoma, WA, 98421, United States

School of the Arts Graduation
2019-06-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Tacoma Dome, 2727 E D St, Tacoma, WA, 98421, United States

From Crime to the Classroom: How Education Changes Lives
2019-06-11 11:00 - 12:30 | The REACH Center, 714 S 27th St, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
Blending his personal story and scholarship, Omari Amili leads a discussion on the benefits of another path: the “prison-to-college pipeline,” where incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people can take college courses and receive a degree. Studies have shown that education is one of the best ways to reduce the chance of returning to prison, and Omari explores how we all benefit—as individuals and a society—from the new perspective, sense of direction, and confidence education provides.
