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11/5/2009
CONTACT: Steve Lammers
TEL: 360-475-7571 EMAIL: slammers@olympic.edu
November 5, 2009
Bremerton – Students interested in a career in culinary arts and hospitality management are encouraged to join Olympic College’s nationally accredited Culinary Arts Program. Interviews for the Winter 2010 quarter are happening now. Winter classes will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. beginning on Monday, January 4, 2010. Classes will take place during Winter quarter Monday through Friday.
The curriculum includes Catering and Banquets, International Cuisine, Fine Dining, Serv-Safe, and Baking for Restaurants and Institutions. A short video explaining the program is available on the program web site at: www.olympic.edu/students/acaddivdept/businessandtechnology/culinaryartsinstitute
Qualified applicants may receive financial aid, scholarships, and Worker Retraining program assistance through the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Student advising for the program is ongoing. The college urges potential students to call for an appointment to tour the facility and see the program in action.
For more information, contact Chef / Instructor Steve Lammers at slammers@olympic.edu or call 360-475-7571.
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11/4/2009
November 4, 2009
Shelton – Olympic College is offering women more than 16 years old a free one-day workshop to introduce a career in welding and to get hands-on experience by creating a rose using the welding techniques taught at the workshop.
The Women in Welding Workshop is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at Olympic College-Shelton Trades Center located at 50 W. Fredson Rd. This free workshop includes all welding materials, instruction, and lunch. To register for this event or to obtain additional information, call (360) 432-5400.
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11/2/2009
November 2, 2009
Bremerton- Prospective college students will have an opportunity to meet with representatives from in-state colleges and universities to gather admissions information at Olympic College’s Bremerton Campus. Seventeen public and private colleges and universities from all across Washington State will be at this event, which will take place between November 3 and 4 at the Bremer Student Center located on the Bremerton campus of Olympic College. Listed in the following are the exact dates and times for the event:
High School College Evening Fair 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Fall Transfer Fair 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2009
The following colleges and universities will be at the event:
Art Institute of Seattle, Central Washington University, City University**, Eastern Washington University, Northwest University, Olympic College*, Pacific Lutheran University, Saint Martin’s**, Seattle Pacific University**, Seattle University**, The Evergreen State College, Trinity Lutheran College*, University of Washington, University of Washington Bothell, University of Washington Tacoma, Washington State University, and Western Washington University.
* Evening High School College Fair Only
**Morning Transfer Session Only
This free event sponsored by the Washington Council for High School-College Relations is to facilitate student access and engagement of post-secondary opportunities in Washington State. For additional information, please contact Bonnie Ollos by emailing her at bollos@olympic.edu or calling her at (360) 475-7647. - END -
10/28/2009
Bremerton, WA -- Christina Nys, a former Executive Chef of Trophy Lake Golf & Casting for the past two years is now the Catering Coordinator for Olympic College, where she leads students from the college’s Culinary Institute to cater events of all sizes - from small parties to large banquets, receptions, and weddings. Nick Giovanni, director of Food Service, at the college praises Christina said, “She is a talented person who brings a lot to the table. Her experience and knowledge in the hospitality and catering industry is a welcome addition to our campus.”
The college proclaims itself as a viable catering service provider to the community. Its catering service is available to the public, which has not been the case in the past, due to staffing limitations.
For more information about the service, contact Christina Nys by calling her at (360) 475-7571 or emailing her at cnys@olympic.edu.
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October 12, 2009
Bremerton, WA – Olympic College and the Bremer Trust will celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Sophia Bremer Child Development Center at the Bremer Student Center on the Bremerton campus on Thursday, October 22, 2009.
The Sophia Bremer Child Development Center (SBCDC) is Olympic College’s newest facility under development. It is designed to meet the growing demand for childcare and Early Childhood Education (ECE) at the college. The SBCDC will relocate all of the child development programs from the Health Occupations Building on the Bremerton campus, consolidating services in one building.
The Bremer Trust donated $2 million as seed money for the project in 2008 and gave another $500,000 to add on a wing for the ECE program in September 2009. The state of Washington provided another $ 2 million through the state’s matching grant program and the college allocated $500,000 to the project. The entire cost of construction for the new facility is an estimated $4.5 million. The Sophia Bremer Child Development Center is scheduled to be open by the start of Winter Quarter 2011. The new childcare center will accommodate approximately 190 children.
The facility is named after Sophia Bremer, one of Bremerton’s pioneer founders, in honor of the generous ongoing support from the Bremer Trust.
The media is invited to attend the ground breaking event from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2009. Please call Thomas Oliver at (360) 475-7500 or email him at toliver@olympic.edu to RSVP.
About Olympic College: More than 12,000 students each year take bachelor and transfer courses, career training, basic skills, adult education, and continuing education classes. Olympic College employs 1,393 full- and part-time employees and contributes more than $20 million in payroll to local communities.
About the Bremer Trust: The Bremer Trust makes a difference in the community by supporting Olympic College programs and services. Formed from the estates of John Bremer and Edward Bremer, the Trust has given more than $5 million to Olympic College since the Trust’s inception in 1987. Gifts to the college from the Trust have funded student scholarships and supported advancement of faculty skills and expertise.
Olympic College Fact Sheet
Sophia Bremer Child Development Center
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Bremerton Campus, adjacent to the north end of the Health Occupations Building |
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Groundbreaking Date: |
October 22, 2009
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By the start of Winter Quarter 2011
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Estimated Construction Cost: |
$4.5 million |
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Bremer Trust - $2.5 million
State of Washington - $2 million
Olympic College - $500,000
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Early Head Start, Head Start, Child Development & Family Center, Early Childhood Education (ECE), Parent Education.
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· Building size is 16,500 square feet
· Ten offices, eight classrooms, a kitchen, and two work areas
· A new playground will be built next to the existing playground, doubling the total size of the children’s play area.
· Accommodates approximately 190 children
· Meets criteria for LEED Silver certification
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Rice Fergus Miller Architecture & Planning
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Serpanok Construction |
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CONTACT: Wendy Miles
TEL 360-475-7786 FAX 360-475-7312
September 25, 2009
Bremeton, WA- Olympic College was named as a Top Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs Magazine (www.gijobs.com). The list honors the top 15% of institutions across the nation that embrace America's veterans on campus.
Criteria for making the Military Schools list included efforts and results in recruiting and retaining military and veteran students, as well as academic accreditations. Olympic College was one of 26 schools named in Washington State. For the complete list: www.militaryfriendlyschools.com/mfspr
Wendy Miles, director of Military Education at Olympic College said, "We are pleased to receive this recognition. We believe in supporting our community and, the military is an important and large component of it."
OC has also been listed in the Top Military Friendly schools by Military Advanced Education magazine for the past two years."Military students bring maturity, different life and world experiences than traditional students, and diversity that enrich life at the college for all. We are working to find ways we can accommodate all veterans at Olympic College," said Rick MacLennan, Vice President of Student Services and sponsor of the Veterans Task Force.
The college's ongoing efforts to increase service and outreach to active duty, veterans and family members is represented in activities such as the Veterans Task Force, the Olympic College Tribute to Military and Veterans held the week of Armed Forces Day, and efforts to prepare for the launch of the new Post 9/11 G.I. Bill that became effective last month.
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9/17/2009
CONTACT: Nora Downard
TEL 360.475.7207 FAX 360.475.7202
September 17, 2009
Bremerton, WA- Nearly 300 students will receive a letter of commendation from Olympic College for their academic achievement during the 2009 Summer Quarter. The recipients of the letters include 118 President’s Scholars and 177 Dean’s Scholars.
Following is a list of students who have received an academic honor for the 2009 Summer Quarter:
President’s Scholars
Brianne K. Adams; Jason P. Allpress; Kaleena R. Anderson; Matthew Anderson; Jon L. Auwae; Alisha R. Beaver; Vanessa P. Benavente; Eric M. Bennett; Sharman L. Bingham; Barbara L. Bishop; Lisa Blair; Sidney C. Budd; Richard P. Buers; Marion C. Cabal; Aaron W. Campbell; Joseph B. Carver; Robert S. Christensen; William B. Christensen; Tatiana Y. Church; Raelle N. Clark; Carmen L. Countryman; Justin J. Crichfield; Jeffrey F. Crugar; Christopher L. Daifuku; Ashley R. Daniels; Jason N. Davis; Maria M. Dixon; Janna K. Doughertym; Jacob S. Ehlert; Ian C. Exum; Jennifer A. Fiorillo; David W. Fletcher; Ione E. Geist; Christopher C. Giddings; Daniel P. Glushko; Brenda Jean Green; Christopher D. Green; Bryce Guadan; Lance R. Hampton; Rebecca Hannifan; Johnathan Hausdorf; Sarah C. Helland; Florinda Helwig; Seab Raymond Herron; Jason Scott Honsowetz; Kirk A. Hoy; Melinda A. Huntington; Nicole H. Hussey; Obadiah A. Hutsell; John W. Inman; Kristen L. Jackson; Daniel Lawrence James; Merv Johnson; Jose D. Juliano; Julie A. Kasper; Ryan C. Katula; Nathan D. Kipfer; Rachelle E. Kish; Kacie C. Korstad; Jason C. Leib; Richard W. Lewis; Brenna A. Lovato; Summer R. Lowery; Eric C. Lybbert; Paul Macewan; Breanna S. Maddux; Silje H. Madsen; Lisa M. Marcotte; Gilbert Lind Markowitz; David C. Matthews; Shelly Mcaleese; Paul F. Meckley; Lindsay R. Miller; Kevin Moore; Ryoko Mosley; Matthew L Moyer; Yuri Nakagawa; Joseph R. Noldan; Michael D. Nord; Amanda L. Nunnally; Eric T. Oksendahl; Derrick P. Olinger; Shane M. Olinger; Megan G. Palmer; Mark T. Patterson; Kathryn L. Perkins; Diane C. Perry; Anita K. Prator; Gilberto M. Rocha; Acacia R. Rock; Christopher K. Rogers; Colette Mcgee Rosenow; Marty L. Sampson; Nicholas J. Schlafer; Tim E. Seyl; David Wayne Shoap; Julie A. Simpson; Ryan Sjoberg; Anneliese R. Smith; Nathan J. Smith; Alicia M. Sperry; Diane C. Stoops; Daniel E. Tetrick; Amy R. Thompson; Michael D. Thompson; Corey A. Tirao; Sky T. Truitt-Jackson; Michael A. Vandermeyden; Jason Wagner; Spencer R. Wallace; Tony L. Ward; Meghan S. Welch; Kelsey M. Whiteside; Jason P. Whiting; Brendon S. Wilber; Bret A. Wood; Christopher R. Yeaman; & Matthew A. Yourek.
Dean’s Scholars
Felicito Abille; Maryann Y. Aborqui; Joshua A. Albertson; Skyla L. Alford; Christopher J. Allbee; Aaron Archer; Erin R. Arendt; Bonnie S. Aubrey; Gregory L .Awalt; Ashley P. Baldridge; William Dean Barr; Gregory A. Baxter; Cathryn D. Baynes; Rachael M. Beierle; Himesh Bhargo; Joy M. Bice; Timothy C. Bouchillon; Mark R. Bradford; Jeff Q. Brandfas; Michael L. Bray; Christopher D. Breon; Erica N. Bricker; Harold D. Bright; Melanie L. Brown; Richard D. Brown; Lacie L. Bryant; Jarett J. Buckner; Sarah J. Burmaster; Jordan L. Burrows; Katie E. Carner; Shirley D. Carter; Laclaire D. Cartwright; Bradley A. Chambers; Joyce A. Cole; Thelma J. Corbin; Alejandro Cornejo; Janet Kay Cotter; Melissa S. Cowles; Kari J. Creed; Nathan I. Croston; Jing Cui; Johann P. Curry; Jacob Ryan Dahlgren;Charlotte A. Daigle; Ronald W. Darkow; Don A. Davis; Dori L. Deffit; Jessica Degunya; Zoila D. Deguzman; Brittany M. Delay; Loretta E. Diabo; Justan L. Dillon; Scott M. Dornin; Lydia C. Drescher; Morgan T. Drippon; Thomas W. Eberspecher; Nicole M. Eppich; Summer N. Erdahl; Marissa E. Etzkorn; Steven C. Evans; Sarah C. Evitt; Scott W. Fillmon; Mathew M. Foran; Brianne Alisha Foster; Lisa Frerichs; Scott R. Galbraith; Alysia A. Geiger; Kurston Gerty; Christopher D. Gethings; Susan Marie Giese; Ron L. Goodwin; Jesse A. Graham; Jeffery M. Grant; Suzzette Grubbs; Darrell Lee Hanson; Erin B. Harding; Robert Hartloff; Jason K. Horne; Tiera D. Hudson; Robert Hunsaker; Alicia M. Hunt; Macy R. Jackson; Roberta J. Jamrock; Adam Johnson; Patricia A. Johnston; Claire G. Jordan; Benita D. Juliano; Walter M. Kashuba; Erin Ann Kaye; Christopher R Kenyon; Ashley M. Kissel; Pamela R. Klein; John L. Kroesser; Richard Brian Kruzner; Mary C. Kuehn; Michael Kuhlmann; Rachel A. Lavair; Fernando L. Libor; Joshua N. Logan; Kristen K. Lopez; Daniel J. Lybeck; Jillian Malley; Teresa M. Manz; Aaron L. Marks ; Daniel M. Marrocco; Danielle B. Massidda; Erin R. Mcginnis; Ryan E. Mckay; Cheryl Mclemore; Quinn V. Morley; Gerald S. Morton; Scott Mulliner; Katherine Murphy; Betty Sue Myers; Shawn M. Obrien; Stacy Ann Olson; Janet Larraine Otto; Natalie F. Peapea; David Perry; Travis F. Pippin; Tina Marie Prentiss; Jacob Pursey; Annette R. Quimby; Raphael Duran Ramirez; Ian J. Ramos; Sharon A. Raschko; Melinda N. Reando; Azalea J. Rees; Jeffrey M. Reinke; Breanne Riley; Michelle L. Rogers; Kimberlie R. Rogers; Leilanie R. Rojo; Anneliese M. Rollins; Davin M. Rothschild; Robert L. Sailer; Reggie B. Santillan; Luis Santos; Amy D. Schlesener; Joshua Schramm; Cory F. Schubert; Andy Seelow; Cherie L. Seferos; Eric Matthew Shinkle; Sabrina D. Sinclaire; Scott Siperek; Debbielynn O. Sleigh; Linda Smalley; Erin C. Smith; Melanie M. Smoot; Jamie Joann Sparks; Rebecca J. Spink; Chris A. Stacy; Bryan D. Stansbury; Daniel Steiner; David G. Sutton; Ken E. Templeton; Nicola Terrell; Daniel Timmons; Samantha Tobin; Brent A. Todd; Man Ni Tong; Efrain G. Torres; Darcie M. Totemeier; Lauren Alyce Trageser; Candace April Twiss; Michael Vangessel; Jami N. Wahl; Ryan J. Williams; Joyce A. Winter; Jamie Rayola Wright; Sean Patrick Yarber; Joseph R. Yarnall; Cassie N. Zervas; Olga P. Zhirnova.
Students must be enrolled in over twelve credits and take courses at the 100-level or above during the quarter for which the award is given to qualify for the academic honors. President’s Scholars must have an overall Grade Point Average of 3.9 or above, and Dean’s Scholars must have between a 3.5 and 3.89 overall GPA.
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TEL 360-475-7849 FAX 360-475-7845
Sept. 14, 2009
BREMERTON, WA – Students may now begin Olympic College’s Manufacturing Technology Program in any quarter, including fall quarter. If you are looking to change careers and need short term training and education to meet that goal, the Manufacturing program may be for you. This program has no prerequisites and it can be completed in just two quarters. Today, most people in manufacturing are highly skilled, and employers need people who are dependable, have good people skills and work well in teams. OC worked with local manufacturers to develop the curriculum, so it incorporates the skills they want and need, such as basic manufacturing concepts, “Lean”, Green” and “Just in Time” manufacturing, precision measurement, use of hand and machine tools, workplace safety, math skills, interpreting technical drawing, using technology in manufacturing settings and internships. Students who successfully complete the course work and required internship will receive a Certificate of Completion.
The classes are held in the late afternoon and evening at West Sound Technical Skills Center. OC’s Manufacturing Technology Instructor and Advisor, Chris Gallagher continues to work with local manufacturers, has toured their facilities and has asked for their ideas and help in further developing the curriculum and arranging internship sites. Please contact Chris Gallagher now if you have further questions at 360-475-7676 or cgallagher2@olympic.edu.
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8/26/2009
CONTACT: Wendy Miles
TEL 360-475-7786 FAX 360-475-7321
August 26, 2009
BREMERTON, WA- Olympic College is hosting the Green Energy Open House from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009. The event will include an all day energy camp for kids, a field trip to the Puget Sound Energy Wild Horse Wind Farm, free lectures on energy sources, and an introduction to sustainable programs offered at the college during the Fall Quarter. The free event takes place at the Bremerton campus of Olympic College in the lobby of the new Science & Technology Building. It is open to the public, and light refreshments will be served. Olympic College sponsors the event, in conjunction with Puget Sound Energy, O’Brien & Co., Conservations Services Group, and Yelnik Environmental. Please email Jackie Lorenz of Olympic College at continuinged@olympic.edu or call her at 360-475-7786 to RSVP or for more information.
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8/10/2009CONTACT: Chef Steve Lammers
TEL 360-475-7571 FAX 360.475.7575
August 10, 2009
Bremerton, WA- The Culinary Arts Program of Olympic College is interviewing students interested in a career in culinary arts and hospitality management for the upcoming 2009 Fall Quarter, which begins on Monday, September 21, 2009. Certified chefs with extensive industry experience teach the nationally accredited program. The curriculum includes the following: Catering and Banquets, International Cuisine, Fine Dining, Serv Safe, and Baking for restaurants and institutions. A short video explaining the program is available at: www.olympic.edu/students/acaddivdept/businessandtechnology/culinaryartsinstitute.
Students may be eligible to receive financial aid, Worker Retraining assistance, and scholarships. More information can be obtained from the Office of Student Financial Aid at (360) 475-7160.
Students interested in the program are encouraged to contact Chef/Instructor Steve Lammers at slammers@olympic.edu or call (360) 475-7571 to schedule advising and a tour of the Culinary Arts Program.
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