Topic: Education
Adventures in the Origins of Biodiversity
Written on June 24, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Paul Illg Distinguished Lectureship Public Lecture – Monday, July 11 The Paul Illg Distinguished Lectureship will present another outstanding speaker in 2016. I am pleased to announce the 18th annual Illg Distinguished Lecturer will be Dr. Todd Oakley who is an evolutionary biologist and professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology Continue Reading
Meet & Greet Author Event
Written on June 24, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you have children or family members with allergies and you’re finding it hard to keep meals interesting and tasty, then stop in Griffin Bay Bookstore on Monday, June 27, 2:00—4:00 pm and talk with Seattle author, Stepanie Policar, about her new cookbook: Kids Eat Free. You’ll find out how to manage dietary restrictions, yet Continue Reading
Beginner Swim Lessons
Written on June 15, 2016 at 4:57 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the Update mailbag today we find a note from Amy Wynn at SJI Fitness… I am so excited to be teaching beginner swim lessons this summer with Susan Williamson at San Juan Fitness. We’ve designed a program for beginners of 5 half-hour lessons, Monday through Friday. We’ve noticed in the past how quickly children progress when they have Continue Reading
A Letter from the Superintendent
Written on June 14, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Update from San Juan Island School District Superintendent Greetings Community Members, This month, sixty-four seniors received their high school diploma as they crossed the stage and graduated from Friday Harbor High School. Congratulations!! We hope your future is full of joy and infinite possibilities! We are proud of your accomplishments! As I have stated before Continue Reading
The “A Team” and Ballot Processing
Written on June 14, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is the sixth in a series of articles about elections in Washington State by San Juan County Auditor F. Milene Henley. The County Auditor administers elections and voter registration in the County. If you’ve visited the Elections office around Election Day, you may have seen a group of people sitting around the table in Continue Reading
Help out Purple & Gold
Written on June 11, 2016 at 12:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just a reminder – you can still volunteer to help with the SJ Fitness / Lakedale / King’s Market Triathlon and Marathon this year and help out Purple and Gold at the same time! Every year, Purple and Gold receives a stipend from SJ Fitness for coordinating volunteers for these events. Purple and Gold, a Continue Reading
IMA Presents “Antarctica: Ross Island and the Future of the McMurdo Sound Region”
Written on June 9, 2016 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
A multimedia presentation by documentary and adventure photographer Alasdair Turner Join photographer Alasdair Turner for an exploration of Antarctica’s McMurdo Sound Region at BRICKWORKS, June 30, at 7:30 P.M. Tickets are available online, at the museum or at the door. TICKETS: Members $12, Non-members $15, Students $8. From vast ice to the historic huts left Continue Reading
Wanted: Sailing Instructor
Written on June 9, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
On the hunt for a sailing instructor… Island Rec is still on the lookout for a head sailing instructor…. With classes beginning July 5th, we are starting to feel the pinch. Our sailing classes, which take place at Percich Pond and Jackson Beach, have been happening in partnership with the San Juan Island Sailing Foundation Continue Reading
New WSU Extension Director
Written on June 9, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s gonna be a Meet & Greet Open House to welcome new WSU Extension Director, Dr. Brook Brouwer, next Tuesday at Brickworks from Noon to 2pm.
Community Dinner and Student Exhibitions
Written on June 8, 2016 at 6:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is happening tonight at the high school. Community Dinner. Student Community Project Presentations. Jazz Band Performance. STEM Center Demo and Art Walkabout. Come and see what the students have been up to and enjoy some good food and music at the same time. On the menu: House-smoked Pulled Pork BBQ Chicken Legs Slow-cooked Baked Continue Reading
An Intertidal Walk
Written on June 7, 2016 at 2:52 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Discover Deadman Bay on Dad’s Day: An Intertidal Walk Dr. Erika Iyengar, of Muhlenberg College and long-time researcher at the Friday Harbor Laboratories, returns to help kick-off summer break on the Westside exploring the intertidal zone. Spend the morning among an amazing diversity of spineless animals (invertebrates) and learn how they feed, reproduce, and interact Continue Reading
Ocean Annie comes to Friday Harbor
Written on June 3, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ocean Annie comes to Friday Harbor on World Oceans Day! Friday Harbor Elementary School would like to invite you to dive in with empowering environmental speaker Annie Crawley and her team on June 8th, World Oceans Day, as they connect with the students for Ocean Annie’s 100 schools 100 days: Our Ocean & You campaign. Continue Reading
SVC’s 89th Commencement Ceremonies
Written on June 3, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Update Staff
Skagit Valley College will conduct the College’s 89th Annual Commencement Ceremonies in June. Family and friends are invited to attend; tickets are not required. The dates, times, and locations are as follows: The San Juan Center commencement ceremony will take place Wednesday, June 15 at 1:00 pm at The Brickworks in Friday Harbor. The Mount Vernon Campus Continue Reading
Student honored at the State Capitol
Written on June 2, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
On May 20, 2016, Stillpoint School student Celine Kuru received a certificate at the State Capitol in recognition of her selection as an Honorable Mention letter writer in the Letters About Literature contest! Celine had previously been chosen as a State Semifinalist for the letter she wrote to author Kate Klimo. In the final round Continue Reading
Getting a Head with Regeneration
Written on June 1, 2016 at 9:27 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Invertebrates, or animals without a spine, are the masters of regeneration. Many animals are able to regrow missing or damaged body parts and some can even regrow an entirely new animal from just a small segment of tissue. If you cut sponges, planarian worms, and hydra into pieces, they will regrow complete and normal animals Continue Reading
Painting Begins on The Whale Museum
Written on May 31, 2016 at 4:08 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest news from the Whale Museum… The Whale Museum is open daily 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. even though there is a lot of construction & painting going on outside! Thanks to Stegman Painting and Select Structural LLC, work has begun on our historic building. First used as an Odd Fellows Hall, the Continue Reading
Adventures in the Origins of Biodiversity
Written on June 24, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Paul Illg Distinguished Lectureship Public Lecture – Monday, July 11 The Paul Illg Distinguished Lectureship will present another outstanding speaker in 2016. I am pleased to announce the 18th annual Illg Distinguished Lecturer will be Dr. Todd Oakley who is an evolutionary biologist and professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology Continue Reading
Meet & Greet Author Event
Written on June 24, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you have children or family members with allergies and you’re finding it hard to keep meals interesting and tasty, then stop in Griffin Bay Bookstore on Monday, June 27, 2:00—4:00 pm and talk with Seattle author, Stepanie Policar, about her new cookbook: Kids Eat Free. You’ll find out how to manage dietary restrictions, yet Continue Reading
Beginner Swim Lessons
Written on June 15, 2016 at 4:57 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the Update mailbag today we find a note from Amy Wynn at SJI Fitness… I am so excited to be teaching beginner swim lessons this summer with Susan Williamson at San Juan Fitness. We’ve designed a program for beginners of 5 half-hour lessons, Monday through Friday. We’ve noticed in the past how quickly children progress when they have Continue Reading
A Letter from the Superintendent
Written on June 14, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Update from San Juan Island School District Superintendent Greetings Community Members, This month, sixty-four seniors received their high school diploma as they crossed the stage and graduated from Friday Harbor High School. Congratulations!! We hope your future is full of joy and infinite possibilities! We are proud of your accomplishments! As I have stated before Continue Reading
The “A Team” and Ballot Processing
Written on June 14, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is the sixth in a series of articles about elections in Washington State by San Juan County Auditor F. Milene Henley. The County Auditor administers elections and voter registration in the County. If you’ve visited the Elections office around Election Day, you may have seen a group of people sitting around the table in Continue Reading
Help out Purple & Gold
Written on June 11, 2016 at 12:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just a reminder – you can still volunteer to help with the SJ Fitness / Lakedale / King’s Market Triathlon and Marathon this year and help out Purple and Gold at the same time! Every year, Purple and Gold receives a stipend from SJ Fitness for coordinating volunteers for these events. Purple and Gold, a Continue Reading
IMA Presents “Antarctica: Ross Island and the Future of the McMurdo Sound Region”
Written on June 9, 2016 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
A multimedia presentation by documentary and adventure photographer Alasdair Turner Join photographer Alasdair Turner for an exploration of Antarctica’s McMurdo Sound Region at BRICKWORKS, June 30, at 7:30 P.M. Tickets are available online, at the museum or at the door. TICKETS: Members $12, Non-members $15, Students $8. From vast ice to the historic huts left Continue Reading
Wanted: Sailing Instructor
Written on June 9, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
On the hunt for a sailing instructor… Island Rec is still on the lookout for a head sailing instructor…. With classes beginning July 5th, we are starting to feel the pinch. Our sailing classes, which take place at Percich Pond and Jackson Beach, have been happening in partnership with the San Juan Island Sailing Foundation Continue Reading
New WSU Extension Director
Written on June 9, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s gonna be a Meet & Greet Open House to welcome new WSU Extension Director, Dr. Brook Brouwer, next Tuesday at Brickworks from Noon to 2pm.
Community Dinner and Student Exhibitions
Written on June 8, 2016 at 6:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is happening tonight at the high school. Community Dinner. Student Community Project Presentations. Jazz Band Performance. STEM Center Demo and Art Walkabout. Come and see what the students have been up to and enjoy some good food and music at the same time. On the menu: House-smoked Pulled Pork BBQ Chicken Legs Slow-cooked Baked Continue Reading
An Intertidal Walk
Written on June 7, 2016 at 2:52 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Discover Deadman Bay on Dad’s Day: An Intertidal Walk Dr. Erika Iyengar, of Muhlenberg College and long-time researcher at the Friday Harbor Laboratories, returns to help kick-off summer break on the Westside exploring the intertidal zone. Spend the morning among an amazing diversity of spineless animals (invertebrates) and learn how they feed, reproduce, and interact Continue Reading
Ocean Annie comes to Friday Harbor
Written on June 3, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ocean Annie comes to Friday Harbor on World Oceans Day! Friday Harbor Elementary School would like to invite you to dive in with empowering environmental speaker Annie Crawley and her team on June 8th, World Oceans Day, as they connect with the students for Ocean Annie’s 100 schools 100 days: Our Ocean & You campaign. Continue Reading
SVC’s 89th Commencement Ceremonies
Written on June 3, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Update Staff
Skagit Valley College will conduct the College’s 89th Annual Commencement Ceremonies in June. Family and friends are invited to attend; tickets are not required. The dates, times, and locations are as follows: The San Juan Center commencement ceremony will take place Wednesday, June 15 at 1:00 pm at The Brickworks in Friday Harbor. The Mount Vernon Campus Continue Reading
Student honored at the State Capitol
Written on June 2, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
On May 20, 2016, Stillpoint School student Celine Kuru received a certificate at the State Capitol in recognition of her selection as an Honorable Mention letter writer in the Letters About Literature contest! Celine had previously been chosen as a State Semifinalist for the letter she wrote to author Kate Klimo. In the final round Continue Reading
Getting a Head with Regeneration
Written on June 1, 2016 at 9:27 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Invertebrates, or animals without a spine, are the masters of regeneration. Many animals are able to regrow missing or damaged body parts and some can even regrow an entirely new animal from just a small segment of tissue. If you cut sponges, planarian worms, and hydra into pieces, they will regrow complete and normal animals Continue Reading
Painting Begins on The Whale Museum
Written on May 31, 2016 at 4:08 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest news from the Whale Museum… The Whale Museum is open daily 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. even though there is a lot of construction & painting going on outside! Thanks to Stegman Painting and Select Structural LLC, work has begun on our historic building. First used as an Odd Fellows Hall, the Continue Reading