Student Announcements: Scholarships, Pell Disbursement

Instructors, please share with students.

Scholarships
The Foundation is accepting applications for its summer quarter scholarship process, and will award up to 25 scholarships totaling $12,550 for summer quarter. To apply for a scholarship, visit the online application at https://scholarships.bates.ctc.edu/Stars/. The scholarship application deadline is Friday, April 1 at noon. PLEASE NOTE: the scholarship application now requires a recommendation form. You can find complete application information and the recommendation form online.

Pell Disbursements


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Scholastic Book Fair: Save 50-80 percent off books and supplies

Did you know that boys lag behind girls in reading proficiency in all 50 states--in some states by as many as 10 percentage points? And did you know that when children are provided with 10-20 self-selected children's books at the end of the regular school year, as many as 50 percent not only maintain their skills, but actually make reading gains?* To help keep reading alive for families in Pierce County, Bates' Marketing and Business Management students have partnered with Scholastic to offer a book fair.

The three-day Scholastic Book Fair will be held Thursday, April 28, and Friday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the South Campus, Building E. You can save 50-80 percent on books and school supplies. Free family activities include story time with Clifford the Big Red Dog, games, prizes and crafts.

*http://www.scholastic.com/readeveryday/facts.htm

World Affairs Council: The Middle East

On Tuesday, April 5 at 4 p.m., Dr. Steve Niva, professor of Middle East studies at The Evergreen State College, will lead a two-part discussion about the contemporary Middle East designed to help teachers formulate their own approaches to introducing students to the region and its current political transformations, particularly the democracy uprisings in the region. The cost is $20, which includes a buffet dinner, teaching resources, and three clock hour credits.

To learn more or to register for this event, please click here. Visit the World Affairs Council for more details about Classroom on the World.

Benefits Bulletin: Washington Wellness, Health Fair

Washington Wellness

The Washington State Health Care Authority has updated the Washington Wellness website to include the Fitness Club Discount Program information for state employees, retirees and family members. Find out if your favorite fitness club is on the list.

If you are a state employee, retiree or family member and would like to have a club added, you can print out the Club Application FAQ and pass it along to the fitness club manager. This has all the information the manager needs in order to register with Washington Wellness and get their facility listed in the Fitness Club Discount Program directory.

Health Fair: The Wide World of Wellness
Take charge of your health at the annual Health Fair, Friday, April 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Downtown Campus Auditorium! Health and wellness providers from throughout Pierce County will provide demonstrations, giveaways and information to get you started on your path to better health.

Benefits of attending include:
- Valuable tips and resources from healthcare organizations
- Health assessments
- Door prizes throughout the day

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Phone books available in General Services

General Services has just recieved new Dex phone books. If you want a copy for your program, office or department, please stop by General Services, Downtown Campus, Room W101.

Celebrate College Civics Week with Secretary of State

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Tacoma Rainiers invite you to Pre-Season Party

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Room Reservations @ Bates

Spring Break: April 4-8. The college is closed Friday, April 8. Bookstores have limited hours.

Friday, April 1
CPR/FA Class, 8 a.m., SC Auditorium
KBTC Development Meeting, 8 a.m., MC Conf Room
Delta Digma Theta Sorority Meeting, 6:30 p.m., SC Auditorium

Saturday, April 2
HFL Class, 8 a.m., SC Auditorium

Tuesday, April 5
General Information Session, 1 p.m., SC A209
Classroom on the World, 3 p.m., DT Auditorium

Wednesday, April 6
Fire Service Information Session, 1 p.m., SC A209

Thursday, April 7
Truck Driving Information Session, 1 p.m., SC A209
KBTC Managers’ Meeting, 2 p.m., MC Conf Room