Sankofa News Fall Qtr Issue 4

EVERGREEN -TACOM A

SANKOFA NEWS

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ISSUE 4

WEL COME

Aletter f romour dean, Dr.MarciaTateArunga

Dear Evergreen State College, Tacoma Sankofa Learning Community:
Now that you have arrived into the fourth week of the quarter, we wish you
mindfulness and vision. Paying attention to what is happening right here and
right now is the meaning of mindfulness. Find ways to slow down ? not dwelling
in the past or even projecting into the future. Rather, take time to breathe and
be aware of yourself, seeing what is deeply present right here and right now.

Then see yourself in our learning community, part of a larger web of selves.
Consider what we could be experiencing in this delicate time in the Universe.
What are you bringing to this table and what do you need in order to thrive?
Being able to express what we need during these times requires gentleness and
awareness of the impact we make on others in our virtual community. Engaging
with people from divergent viewpoints will prove tremendously beneficial. It
requires of us a willingness to construct a community that effectively engages in
civility and inclusivity. We are tasked with a vision for a better world and
understanding of the complexity of connecting with one another.

Here is wishing you vision and mindfulness as you focus on a successful fourth
week.

ST UDENT ADVI SI NG

INDIVIDUAL STUDY
Individual Study is designed for students who are prepared to study at an advanced
level, have already completed basic work in the classroom, have the ability to work
independently, and are prepared to develop their own syllabus for the quarter. You
can learn more about Individual Study Contracts here:
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FAFSA DEADL I N ES
The FAFSA opened on October 1st for students that will still be attending Fall 2021.
Students that are attending through June 2021 need to complete the previous FAFSA in
addition to filling out a new one. For more information, please visit:
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FAL L GRADUAT ES
Applications are due to registration by week 5: https://evergreen.edu/graduation/how-to

WRI T I NG CENT ER

W HAT W E DO
OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT
EVERGREEN W RITERS OF DIVERSE
ABILITIES AND IDENTITIES BY
CULTIVATING CONFIDENCE,
SKILLS, SELF-AWARENESS, AND
AGENCY AT EVERY STAGE OF THE
W RITING PROCESS. THROUGH
PEER TO PEER COLLABORATION.

HOW TO MAKE AN APPOI N TMEN T

-REGISTER FOR WC ONLINE: W W W.EVERGREEN.MYWCONLINE.COM
-MAKE YOURSELF AN APPOINTMENT W ITH ANY TUTOR W ITH AN OPEN TIME AVAILABLE
-LOG BACK INTO WC ONLINE A FEW MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SESSION BEGINS & CLICK
START OR JOIN SESSION

W RITING CENTER HOURS
MONDAY - THURSDAY: 12 PM - 8 PM
FRIDAY: 12 PM - 5 PM
SATURDAY: CLOSED
SUNDAY: 12 PM - 5 PM

LEAH W I LKI N S
W RITIN G CEN TER COORDIN ATOR

TACOM A CAM PUS

A WORD FROM T H E
WRI T I NG CENT ER

Prose? The ordinary form of written or spoken language, different than poetry or verse.

Check out these helpful handouts from the Writing Center!

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COMMAS 101: THE BASICS
Commas, the peskiest of punctuation marks, have six main uses. Understanding these comma
basics is the key to correct comma usage.

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THE COMPOUND SENTENCE: CORRECTING RUN-ONS AND COMMA SPLICES
Run-on sentences and comma splices confuse readers by eliminating natural pauses and necessary
words. By turning your run-ons and comma splices into compound sentences, you will greatly
improve the readability of your writing.

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PARALLEL STRUCTURE
Exam p le:
Not Parallel:
Ellen likes hiking, the rodeo, and to take afternoon naps.
Parallel:
Ellen likes hiking, attending the rodeo, and taking afternoon naps.
OR
Ellen likes to hike, attend the rodeo, and take afternoon naps.

COMMUNI T Y EVENTS

DIA DE LOS M UERTOS CELEBRATION !

Join TAM for a virtual Dia de los Muertos celebration! The popular festival will
include community ofrendas (altars) for an online exhibition, an artist market,
and other lively programming. Runs 10/31/20 - 11/15/20

COVI D- 19 FREE TESTI N G

Saturday, October 24, 2020
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Consider getting tested if you...
- Experience fever, chills, cough, shortness of
breath, fatique, muscle pain, headache, loss
of taste or smell, sore throat, stuffy or runny
nose, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
-You were close to a person with COVID-19 or
attended a large gathering with many people
-Are Alaska Native, American Indian, Black,
Hawaiian, Latino, or Pacific Islander

THE MUSE HOUR
W ITH KARAMO BROW N
Saturday, October 17, 2020

7:30 PM | Tickets: $11.50
Grit City Members: Fr ee
Onstage, Karamo draws from his work as a
social worker to show how he both
discovered and learned to explore his many
different ?identities.?Whether as a black
man, openly gay man, a son of immigrant
parents, a Christian, a single father, or
former social worker; Karamo strategically
utilizes the strengths of his numerous
identities to achieve success ? and teaches
others to do the same.
This is a virtual event, find out more HERE

A NOT E FROM S& A

AN N OUN CEMEN TS

-S&A will be hosting a Trunk or Treat event on Friday, October 30, 2020 from
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. If you would like to volunteer, please contact
t acom asa@ever gr een .ed u
-S&A is hiring an Event Coordinator, the deadline is Oct 23rd: Application, Resume, &
letter of recommendation should be sent to [email protected]
-Save the Date! On November 14th & 15th, S&A is co-hosting a holiday photo event for
families with Evergreen alumni, Angela Carlyle. Family photos will be provided to the
Evergreen community at no cost! Reserve your spot today by emailing
t acom asa@ever gr een .ed u

SAN KOFA CI RCL E

This will be a collective gathering to help promote student self cared by discussing the
current Covid-19 restrictions that are effecting academic & social aspects. All meetings
will welcome a guest speaker and then allow students into break out rooms for open
discussions. Zoom link: https://evergreen.zoom.us/my/lyceum

OCTOBER 2 3RD, 10 AM OCTOBER 30 TH, 10 AM

We welcome Jeannette Smith, We welcome Chaplain Melissa
Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Bennett, Student Activities Assistant
Director for Spirituality and Meaning
Engagement (Interim)
Making

FACULT Y SPOT L I GH T

Peter Bacho (law, creative writing, and literature), beloved professor at
The Evergreen State College-Tacoma, is a writer best known for his book
Cebu, which won the American Book award. Prof. Bacho?s work explores
themes such as neocolonialism and Filipino-American identity. He was
raised in Seattle?s Central District. He also won the Washington
Governor 's Writers Award for Dark Blue Suit, a collection of stories. He is
currently working on a set of mini-memoirs.

Bibliography
- Cebu (novel, 1991)
- Dark Blue Suit (short stories, 1996)
- Boxing in Black and White (nonfiction, 1999)
- Nelson?s Run (novel, 2002)
- Entrys (novel, 2005)
- Leaving Yesler (young adult novel, 2010)

How to Start Building a Great Protagonist
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M PA TACOM A I N FORM AT I ON SESSI ON S

Our Master of Public Administration graduate program is designed for busy working
adults? in fact, you can get your MPA in as little as two years while ?keeping your day job.?

As a nationally ranked master ?s college, we?ll provide you with a thorough and rigorous
foundation in the core aspects of public administration. You?ll also be able to specialize in
one of three concentrations that match your goals and career:

- Tribal Governance: management, policy, and leadership for indigenous
organizations, governments, and those who work with them

- Public & Nonprofit Administration: management, finance, and leadership
- Public Policy: understanding, communicating, and shaping policy

Join us at a morning or evening session

- October 20th
- October 27th
- November 3rd
- November 10th
- November 17th
- November 24th

M or n in g Session s, 9:00-10:00 a.m .- Regist er h er e

Even in g Session s, 5:00-6:00 p.m . - Regist er h er e

ALUMNI CORNER

TARESSA STOVALL

TaRessa Stovall was born a Jazz Baby in Seattle, Washington
when much of the country was racially segregated and her
parents? marriage was illegal in 16 states. Her new memoir,
SWIRL GIRL: Coming of Race in the USA, reveals how she grew up
battling society? and sometimes her closest loved ones? to
forge her identity on her own terms, was released in April 2020
by Alchemy Media Publishing. SWIRL GIRL is available on
t ar essast ovall.co m .
She credits her education at Evergreen Tacoma with helping to
set her on her path of creative purpose, and developing her voice
in the fight against systemic racism.
An author from the age of seven, TaRessa has written several
poems, books, and plays on various topics, including racial
identity and the impact of colorism on People of Color.

Her books include:
·A Love Supreme: Real-Life Stories of Black Love, portraits of 20 couples with a foreword by Ruby
Dee. The book was featured on Oprah?s ?In the Spirit?
·The Hot Spot, a novel
·The Buffalo Soldiers, a children?s book.
Anthologies co-edited with Tracy Price-Thompson:
·Proverbs for the People: An Anthology of Contemporary African-American Stories
·Other People?s Skin: Four Novellas a groundbreaking anthology with three author friends that
tackles healing from colorism
·My Blue Suede Shoes: Four Novellas examining healing from various forms of domestic
violence with three author friends
TaRessa is an award-winning journalist whose works have been featured in USA Weekend,
the Courier-Post, The Montclair (NJ) Times, The Defenders Online, and several other
platforms. An official ?Super Fan?of the OWN television series, ?Queen Sugar,?TaRessa is the
proud mother of a son and a daughter, both multi-talented Millennial writers and creatives.
She lives in Atlanta and stirs things up on social media. Find her at www.taressastovall.com,
on Facebook as TaRessa Stovall, Author, and on Twitter and Instagram @taressatalks.



ZOOM L I NK S

Lyceum, Tuesday: 10 AM & 6 PM
All Faculty
https:// evergreen.zoom.us/ my/ lyceum

Sem inar s
Bacho https:// evergreen.zoom.us/ my/ bacho
Li https:// evergreen.zoom.us/ j/ 9657189464
McCreary https:// evergreen.zoom.us/ my/ paulmcc
Sheppard https:// evergreen.zoom.us/ my/ sheppardg
Zaragoza https:// evergreen.zoom.us/ my/ zaragoza

Public Healt h in Numbers, Monday: 10 AM & 6 PM
Dr. Li & Dr. McCreary
https:// evergreen.zoom.us/ my/ paulmcc

Environment al Policy & Pract ice, Monday: 6 PM
Dr. Smith
https:// evergreen.zoom.us/ j/ 7307714663

Angles of a Story, Wednesday: 10 AM & 6 PM
Dr. Sheppard
https:// evergreen.zoom.us/ my/ sheppardg

Research Writ ing, Wednesday: 10 AM & 6 PM
Dr. Zaragoza
https:// evergreen.zoom.us/ my/ zaragoza

Four More Years, Thursday: 10 AM & 6 PM
Professor Bacho
https:// evergreen.zoom.us/ my/ bacho

DI AL I N OPT I ONS FOR
ZOOM CL ASSES

Dial 1 253 215 8782
When prompted enter the meeting ID

for the class you are trying to join

M ONDAY
Environmental Policy: 730 771 4663

Public Health: 986 503 0121

TUESDAY
Lyceum: 259 283 4600

Seminars by faculty:
Prof. Bacho: 733 719 0083

Dr. Li: 965 718 9464
Dr. McCreary: 986 503 0121
Dr. Sheppard: 509 291 1511
Dr. Zaragoza: 964 339 3043

WEDN ESDAY
Angles of a Story: 509 291 1511
Research Writing: 964 339 3043

THURSDAY
Four More Years: 733 719 0083

A L ET T ER FROM YOUR FACULT Y

?Before attending and graduating from Evergreen Tacoma I was the jewel that was dusty on the
corner of the treasure box. I had the potential to shine, however my worth had not been activated
until I started to study at The Evergreen State College in Tacoma; then the magic happened. I
started seeing things in more positive ways. Higher education is very important when it is in a
setting like Evergreen, Tacoma. Evergreen Tacoma is a diverse learning community where teachers
strive to create a space for every scholar to shine where all students feel validated, respected, and
valued no matter who they are or their background. My time at Evergreen Tacoma was more then
just learning?

-Ubah Araweelo Warsame-Aden Evergreen Tacoma Graduate

Beloved Community,

The above quote by our recent graduate, Ubah Araweelo Warsame-Aden, is a testament to our
value as a diverse learning community, where we can disagree, agree, wonder, discover, imagine,
and find peace along the sometimes challenging pathways to learning.

This is week 4! My goodness we are well along our way. Next week we are at week 5; half way to
the end of Fall Quarter. Week 5 is a special time where your faculty advisors look over your work
and give you feedback on what you need to complete to receive full credit. We implore you to
complete your requirements for each course. Remember, in Lyceum, by now each member should
have completed two Unifying Theme papers, a lot of reading in Wanguri Maathhthai?s book
Unbowed (2007). Juniors have completed assigned memoir exercises and if you are a Senior you
have completed exercises for your Academic Statement. Do not despair. Contact your faulty
advisor to check in about what you need to complete and how we can assist you. Remember, as
Dr. Zaragoza says, ?we got your back.?But please, as we move forward, hand in your papers by the
due date. Check in with your faculty about late papers. Also, you can always make an appointment
with our writing center, if you need assistance. This is an excellent resource.
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Your faculty thanks you for being diligent in completing the ?Check In Survey?concerning needs
that each student might have to make it through this Fall Quarter. We have a record number of 75
completed surveys out of a little over 100 members of our learning community! If you are taking
Dr. Zaragoza?s research class, you know this is a significant number of completed surveys! But
PLEASE it is not too late for those of you who have not uploaded your completed surveys. These
surveys, designed by Dr. Zaragoza are a labor of love in an effort to better serve each of you. It is
not too late. We implore you to reach out to your faculty if you are having challenges with canvas,
assignments, advising, writing, anything related to our learning community. We are here for YOU.

Again here is the link:

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By this time many of you have gotten your ballots to vote! Voting breathes life into our theme
Power in Community: Pathways to Resourcefulness. This is our chance to practice democracy-to make
our democratic voice heard. Some members of our learning community are forbidden to vote.
Such disenfranchisement tears at our justice system. This gives us an added responsibility to
practice our right to vote.

Remember we will disagree, and this disagreement might demonstrate passion, it might trigger a
history of oppressions, and the use of language that place boundaries between us, but civility is an
important practice we want to sustain in all our discussions, and in our practice of justice. There is
a beautiful Liberian saying that embraces this point ?When two elephants fight on the grass-it is
the grass that suffers?(Anonymous, n.d.). Language and words that each of us use can invite or
derail discussion. Again ?When two elephants fight on the grass-it is the grass that suffers. ?No one
is outside of our discussion. We are a diverse community. Members come from local, national and
global communities. A community where solidarity places us in a space where all voices and
opinions need and must be heard embraced and interrogated with civility. As the brilliant scholar
bell hooks says:

?Language is a place of struggle. Like desire, language disrupts, refuses to be contained within
boundaries. It speaks itself against our will, in words and thoughts that intrude, even violate the
most private spaces of mind and body?(hooks, 1994, 167).

This is a challenging opportunity and often times discomforting opportunity, to speak, listen, and
reflect especially when we hear a colleague, or a peer offer language/words, concepts, and ideas
that question our right to speak. College seminars and other spaces are the lab where we can
make mistakes, speak truth to power, unpack language, concepts and ideas that penetrate our
experiences and reflect the values we practice here at Evergreen Tacoma: reciprocity, inclusivity,
civility and hospitality (RICH).

As Martin Luther King said:

?? before you finish eating breakfast in the morning, you?ve depended on more than half of the
world. This is the way our universe is structured, this is its interrelated quality. We aren?t going to
have peace on earth until we recognize this basic fact of the interrelated structure of all reality?
(Salzberg,2015).

Peace,

Your Faculty

FALL QUARTER 2020 SUM M ER QUARTER 2021 Fir st Session
Orientation: September 26 Begin: June 21
Begin: September 29 Evaluation Week: July 26-30
Thanksgiving Break: November 23-27 Classes End: July 23
Evaluation Week: December 14-18
Classes End: December 11 SUM M ER QUARTER 2021 Secon d Session
Winter Break: December 21-January 1 Begin: July 26
Evaluation Week: August 30-September 3
WINTER QUARTER 2021 Classes End: August 27
Begin: January 4
Evaluation Week: March 15-19 SUM M ER QUARTER 2021 FULL SESSION
Classes End: March 12 Begin: July 26
Spring Break: March 22-26 Evaluation Week: August 30-September 3
Classes End: August 27
SPRING QUARTER 2021
Begin: March 29 CAM PUS HOLIDAYS 2020-2021
Evaluation Week: June 7-11 Labor Day: September 7
Classes End: June 4 Veterans Day: November 11
Thanksgiving Holiday: November 26
GRADUATION 2021 Native American Heritage Day: November 27
June 11 (Commencement-Oly) No school: Week of November 23
June 12 (Tacoma Celebration) Christmas Holiday: December 25
New Year 's Day: January 1
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 18
President's Day: February 15
Memorial Day: May 31
Independence Day: July 3

CON N ECT

https:// www.evergreen.edu/ tacoma
Student Services Coordinator, Natasha Lemke:

l em ken@everg reen.ed u
Instagram @Evergreen_Tacoma_Sankofa

1210 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98405