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Whatcom Community College Achieving Success. Building Community. Advancing Equity. Enhancing Effectiveness. Whatcom Community College transforms lives through education. Est. 1967.

whatcom.edu Whatcom Community College is an accredited, comprehensive two-year college with an accomplished faculty and staff who serve 11,000 students annually. On its campus in Bellingham, WA, and through online courses, Whatcom offers transfer degrees, professional and technical training programs, as well as basic education, job skills, and Community & Continuing Education classes. For more information, visit www.whatcom.edu. Social Media Disclaimer:
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Finny Turned Nine on Oct. 9 and we all celebrated!
10/16/2026

Finny Turned Nine on Oct. 9 and we all celebrated!

Whatcom Community College joined the 2026 Indigenous Peoples Day celebration held at Lummi Nation with students from the...
10/16/2026

Whatcom Community College joined the 2026 Indigenous Peoples Day celebration held at Lummi Nation with students from the Nooksack Tribe, Northwest Indian College, Western Washington University, Whatcom Community College and Bellingham Public Schools.

Whatcom Community College (WCC) Associated Students of Whatcom Community College (ASWCC) and staff joined the 2026 Indigenous Peoples Day celebration held on Monday, October 12 at Lummi Nation. This year’s theme: Answering the Call of Our Ancestors.

WCC Arts, Humanities, and LanguagesFall 2026 Special EventFree to the publicFolk Music Workshop Series with Kian DyeDATE...
10/13/2026

WCC Arts, Humanities, and Languages
Fall 2026 Special Event
Free to the public

Folk Music Workshop Series with Kian Dye

DATES: Wednesday, October 14, 21, 28
TIME: 12:30-1:20 p.m.
LOCATION: Heiner 105

WCC music faculty, Kian Dye leads participants in learning tunes by rote, arranging for a small ensemble and improvising. Participants must bring their own instruments.

For more information contact Arts, Humanities & Languages Department Chair,
Melanie Sehman at [email protected] • 360-383-3548

FALL 2026: Whatcom Community College Writing CenterConversation Café Language PracticePROGRAMMING OVERVIEW: Join us at t...
10/09/2026

FALL 2026: Whatcom Community College Writing Center
Conversation Café Language Practice

PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW:
Join us at the WCC Writing Center for the Conversation Café! Participants will practice multilingual conversations (of your choice!), play interactive language and conversation games, and make social and personal connections on campus.

DETAILS: Free event, open to all students, light snacks provided!

LOCATION: Writing Center, Learning Commons 130
Thursday, November 5 & Friday, November 6, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 3 & Friday, December 4, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

QUESTIONS?
Stop by, call, or email the Writing Center, Learning Commons 130
Phone: 360.383.3094
Email: [email protected]

Whatcom Community CollegeUNIVERSITY TRANSFER FAIRAre you planning on Going to WWU?Come and talk to representatives from ...
10/08/2026

Whatcom Community College
UNIVERSITY TRANSFER FAIR

Are you planning on Going to WWU?
Come and talk to representatives from over 20 different majors

Woodring College of Education • Engineering & Design Biology • Health Professions • Computer Science Finance • College of the Environment
Honors College • Communications • And more!

Wednesday, October 14 , 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
WCC Campus, Orca Central, Heiner Bldg.

Co-hosted by:
WCC Academic Advising & Career Services and WWU Transfer Admissions Office

Fall 2026: Whatcom Community College Writing CenterRESEARCH & CITING WORKSHOPDATE: Wednesday, October 14 & Thursday, Oct...
10/08/2026

Fall 2026: Whatcom Community College Writing Center
RESEARCH & CITING WORKSHOP

DATE: Wednesday, October 14 & Thursday, October 15, 3:30–5 p.m.
LOCATION: WCC Writing Center, Learning Commons (LRN) 130

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Join the Whatcom Community College Library and Writing Center for an interactive workshop about researching and citing. We will learn about conducting research using the WCC Library databases, what to cite, when to cite, and how to cite in APA and MLA citation formatting. We look forward to seeing you there!

Questions?
If you have any questions Stop by, call, or email the Writing Center
Phone: 360.383.3094
Email: [email protected]

✨2026 Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration ✨Answering the Call of our Ancestors📅 Monday, October 12, 2026🕠 Doors open: 5:...
10/07/2026

✨2026 Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration ✨
Answering the Call of our Ancestors
📅 Monday, October 12, 2026
🕠 Doors open: 5:30 p.m. (with dinner service)
🎤 Program: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
💃 Jam + dancing: 8:00 p.m.–late
📍 Location: Lummi Nation School, 334 Lummi View Dr, Bellingham, WA
Please join our local community in celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day. This year’s theme is: Answering the Call of our Ancestors. This year our young people will be taking the stage and making meaning of this year’s theme. What is the calling from our previous generations and how do we answer their message?
This year's event will be joined by multiple Native youth Councils from around Whatcom County. Student speakers and performers from Lummi Nation School, Nooksack Education Department, Bellingham School District and Western Washington University. We will enjoy a community dinner catered by local caterer Seawolf Surf n Turf managed by local business owner Cesarita Ballew. DJ Big Rez will be returning as the host DJ and Emcee for this event. Singing, dancing and jam out to follow the program! All drum groups are welcome to jam. Host drum group is the Lhaqtemish Singers.

🌎 All are welcome! This family-friendly, intergenerational community event for everyone in Whatcom County. This event is also inviting students from:

Lummi Nation School
Northwest Indian College
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham Technical College
Nooksack Education Department & Programs
Bellingham School District
Ferndale School District
Western Washington University

🍽️ Dinner, community, student speakers, music, and dancing — come celebrate with us!

This event is sponsored by the Community Consortium for Cultural Recognition. Learn more at: wwu.edu/indigenous-peoples-day.

Fall 2026: Whatcom Community College Writing CenterWRITING PROCESS WORKSHOPDATE: Wednesday, October 7 & Thursday, Octobe...
10/07/2026

Fall 2026: Whatcom Community College Writing Center
WRITING PROCESS WORKSHOP

DATE: Wednesday, October 7 & Thursday, October 8, 3:30–5 p.m.
LOCATION: WCC Writing Center, Learning Commons (LRN) 130

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Join us for interactive workshops about the
scholarly writing process for completing writing
projects in your classes: getting started,
brainstorming, researching, drafting, revising, editing, reflecting. We look forward to seeing you there!

Questions?
If you have any questions Stop by, call, or email the Writing Center
Phone: 360.383.3094
Email: [email protected]

The Cove Cafe is offering new October Drink Specials!Orc a’ mocha–Pumpkin orca mocha Fall Candle Chai Latte–Pumpkin spic...
10/07/2026

The Cove Cafe is offering new October Drink Specials!

Orc a’ mocha–Pumpkin orca mocha
Fall Candle Chai Latte–Pumpkin spice, vanilla, cinnamon powder
Ghost Story Latte–Toasted marshmallow and hazelnut
Witches Brew Lotus–Caramel green apple
Autumn Berry Frozen Lemonade–Pomegranate, orange, peach. Add Lotus for a kick!
Bobbin for Apple Cider– Caramel, cinnamon powder, apple c***r

Head to the WCC Learning Commons to try some of these spooktacular selections!☕🎃👻

Latine Heritage Game Day CelebrationWCC vs SVCWOMEN'S 12 p.m.MEN'S 2:15 p.m. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10WCC Orca Field- Califor...
10/05/2026

Latine Heritage Game Day Celebration
WCC vs SVC
WOMEN'S 12 p.m.
MEN'S 2:15 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
WCC Orca Field

- California Tacos on site
- Menace Brewing B**r garden
- WCC’s Latine Student Union
- Local Dance Groups Halftime performances
- Speciality “Las Orcas” shirts available for purchase

Address

237 W Kellogg Road
Bellingham, WA
98226

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13603833000

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