Register for winter quarter classes.
The winter quarter 2017
class schedule is now available online. Register now; classes run Jan. 3-March 17.
Please note: The college is closed Dec. 23-26 for the holiday break and will reopen on Dec. 27. See a list of
college office hours.
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Now completely online: Associate in Business - Direct Transfer Agreement
Need flexibility in your schedule? Start on your bachelor’s degree this winter and study for an
Associate in Business. All courses required are offered online each quarter. The degree transfers to 12 different universities in Washington state including University of Washington, Central Washington University, Washington State University, and Western Washington University.
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MLK Jr. Community Celebration
Jan. 12 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Black Box Theatre
Join us for a community celebration commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Our keynote speaker, Dr. Joy DeGruy, will share an inspirational message.
Dr. DeGruy is a nationally and internationally renowned researcher, educator, and author of “Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome –– America’s Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing.”
She has been a featured speaker at Harvard and Columbia universities and is an ambassador for healing and a voice for those who’ve struggled in search of the past, and continue to struggle through the present.
The event is free and open to the public. Reservations are strongly recommended. Reserve your free ticket at
blackboxedcc.org.
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Art Gallery Exhibit | “A Work in Progress” | C. Davida Ingram
Jan. 3-March 13 | College Art Gallery, Lynnwood Hall, third floor
Meet the artist!
Reception 3-5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 | in the
art gallery
Art Gallery Hours:
- Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Fridays 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Weekends 1-5 p.m.
“A Work in Progress” explores Ingram’s fascination with how the art and social worlds work. “It saddens me that Western culture has taken the sensuousness out of art, replacing magic with money,” Ingram said. “My art seeks to be in communion with people through two dimension, installation, and multimedia works of art.”
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Leadership is You! Conference
Theme: Leadership is Unity!
12:30-5 p.m. | Jan. 27 | Woodway Hall 202
Get the skills necessary to develop and enhance your leadership abilities at the
seventh annual leadership conference.
The keynote speaker is Vernon A. Wall, a well-known leader in student affairs at Iowa State University, a leadership developer, and an inspirational speaker.
All Edmonds CC students are welcome, whether you have previous leadership experience or not. A $5 confirmation fee secures your spot. Make sure to
register early, because space is limited! Registration deadline is Friday, Jan. 20.
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Program in the Spotlight: Hospitality and Tourism and Event Planning
 Interested in
Hospitality and Tourism? Train to become an expert travel consultant or tour guide with a one-year certificate, two-year degree, or transfer degree.
Start with European Geography, HSPTR 116, to learn about Western Europe’s prime tourist destinations. Participants will study the history and culture of Western Europe, and research travel documentation, currencies, and travel restrictions. Class meets from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.
Interested in
Event Planning? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Meeting/Convention and Event Planners are in demand. Employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16 percent over the next decade.
Start your career with Event Coordination, EVPL 250. This 5-credit online class offers an overview of event planning, including types of meetings and events, site location and suitability, logistics of the planning process, market and sales research, and careers in the event planning industry.
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Important Deadlines
Jan. 3: Winter quarter begins
Jan. 5: Last day to add classes online
Jan. 9: Last day for 100% refund
Jan. 17: Last day to drop a class without a transcript entry
Jan. 20: Last day for 50% refund
Feb. 17: Last day to withdraw from a class.
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Did you know?
 In the 16th and 17th centuries, women were banned from performing on the stage in England, but not in other European countries.
You’ll learn about this and more in the
Humanities 1: Drama and Culture class! Explore the role of live theater in culture in the past and present. Read plays from European, American, and Asian traditions, learn about the use of masks, women on the stage, and political responses to theater, and attend a University of Washington School of Drama performance of William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It.”
This 5-credit class meets 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Register here.
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