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Free Construction Bootcamp Training Program Through the New Olympia Career Hub
Are you a resident of Olympia interested in a construction career? Do you want to receive free training and receive your necessary certifications? Do you want a living-wage job? Thanks to the City of Olympia funding, the Olympia Career Hub has spots available in the Olympia Career Hub’s Construction Bootcamp. Training starts in January 2023…
SPSCC’s Dr. Angela J. Bowen Center for Health Education Awarded 2022 NWCCC Distinguished Project Award
On Nov. 15, 2022, the South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) Dr. Angela J. Bowen Center for Health Education was announced as the winner of the Northwest Construction Consumer Council (NWCCC)’s 2022 Distinguished Project Award for Public Projects Under $10MM. The NWCCC Distinguished Project Award program recognizes excellence in the engineering, design, and construction of…
JPII Wins 3rd Consecutive State Championship
The JPII girls cross country team pulled off a rarity in state cross country history by winning a third consecutive State cross country championship in Pasco, Washington. The girls have now won the State Championships in 2019, 2021, and 2022. There were no State Championships held in 2020 due to COVID. Seniors Bella Kondrat, Moriah Steinbrecher,…
Public Works Board Approves Over $118 million in Pre-construction and Construction Loans
The Washington State Public Works Board (PWB) approved over $118 million in funding for local community infrastructure projects at its Friday, Nov. 4 meeting. Loans from the PWB’s traditional pre-construction and construction programs will fund vital public infrastructure across six different systems: streets and roads, bridges, domestic water, stormwater, sanitary sewers, and solid waste and recycling. Pre-Construction…
Oly Town Invited to USL W League
The United Soccer League announced September 29th, 2022 the expansion of the USL W League to Pacific Northwest States to include CFC Atletica of Salem, OR, OVF Alliance of Albany, OR, Lane United FC of Eugene, OR and Olympia’s own Oly Town FC. The news comes just months after the Artesian Women posted the clubs…
Dr. James Chen of SPSCC Awarded 2022 ACCT Pacific Regional Faculty Award
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) congratulates chemistry professor Dr. James (Jim) Chen who was awarded the 2022 ACCT Pacific Regional Faculty Award on August 12, 2022. The Association of Community College Trustees’ (ACCT) regional awards program annually recognizes one trustee, equity program, chief executive officer, faculty member, and professional board staff member in each…
SPSCC Welcomes 20 Full-Time Faculty Members for 2022-23
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) this week kicked off its 2022-23 academic year, welcoming 20 new full-time tenure-track faculty members to the college. Kristofer Alston, Nursing Professor Alston received his Associate of Science degree from Lone Star Community College, Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing, and his Master of…
Tenino Young-At-Heart Theatre to Reveal Design and Next Steps for Planned Theatre September 10th
The Tenino Young-At-Heart Theatre and volunteers are planning a celebration for the whole community to unveil the conceptual designs for the theater on September 10th from 2 PM to 5 PM at the Theatre’s property in Tenino on Sussex Ave between Keithahn and Ritter streets. There will be music, theater games for folks of all…
Leonor R. Fuller Gallery Hosts Hale Ekinci’s Solo Exhibition “Compound Subjects”
Chicago-based Turkish artist Hale Ekinci will be showcasing her work in “Compound Subjects,” a solo exhibition at the Leonor R. Fuller Gallery, from Aug. 29 to Sept. 23, 2022. The closing reception and artist talk will be held on Friday, Sept. 23, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. “Compound Subjects” is solo exhibition of embroidered textile…
Ryan Betz Named Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer
Olympia Federal Savings (OlyFed) is pleased to announce the promotion of Ryan Betz to Senior Vice President (SVP) and Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer and is now a member of the bank’s executive team. In his new role, Betz will continue to serve as the bank’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Officer, Chair of the…