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253.566.5020 tacomacc.edu/continuingeducationCONTINUING EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (CED) CONTACT INFORMATION:General Inquiries 253-566-5020 ContinuingEducation@tacomacc.eduProgram Manager 253-460-2356 JTayler@tacomacc.edu

Tacoma Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Tacoma Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following officers have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title II and Title IX Officer, Bldg. 12, 253-566-5050; Section 504 Officer, Bldg. 7, 253-566-6090.

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ART & CREATIVITYCreative CollageExplore unique materials and techniques, be inspired to create unique artwork. Investigate practices including working with adhesives, paints, mediums and gels. Discover how to incorporate recycling, deconstructing and layering to create your own collage materials. Combine imagery, texture and found materials into your art piece. 8 sessions.22610 Jan 20-Mar 10 Th 6-8p Online Doty $174

TCC Orchestra (Introductory Rate) NEWThe TCC Orchestra is a full performing ensemble including student and community musicians. This group rehearses weekly and gives at least one performance each quarter. The orchestra uses strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments. Participants are expected to have fundamental skills in their instrument technique, and also be able to read standard music notation. Participants must audition prior to registration. No class Jan. 17 and Feb. 21. 22592 Jan 3-Mar 14 M 7-9p TCC Falskow $55

TCC Symphonic Band (Introductory Rate) NEWThe TCC Symphonic Band is a full performing ensemble including student and community musicians. This group rehearses weekly, and gives at least one performance each quarter. The symphonic band uses woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments. Participants are expected to have fundamental skills in their instrument technique, and also be able to read standard music notation. Participants must audition prior to registration. This class uses Canvas.22597 Jan 6-Mar 10 Th 7-9p TCC Falskow $55

For audition information, contact John Falskow: jfalskow@tacomacc.edu or call 253-460-4374.

Returning Students: Students with permission to attend must call Continuing Education at 253-566-5020 to be enrolled.

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGYCU 100 – Introduction to Practical ComputingGain basic computer skills and grow in confidence in this introductory class. You will have hands-on experience with the most current Microsoft Windows operating system in a face-to-face classroom with an experienced and friendly instructor. Topics include computer literacy, navigation, printing, file location and management, OneDrive, accessing help, email and cybersecurity. 10 sessions.24906 Jan 5-Mar 16 W 12:30-2:50p TCC Cerny $100

CU 108 – Microsoft OutlookLearn to customize the Outlook user interface format message content, insert graphic elements, and send and respond to emails and meeting requests. Learn to manage and share multiple calendars, schedule meetings and appointments, create contact records and tasks, and set up contact groups to facilitate communication with other Outlook users. This course can be used to prepare for the MOS Outlook Core Level certification exam. Students work through the material on their own time. The instructor is available for consultation during office hours which are posted on the first day of the quarter.24918 Jan 3-Mar 11 TBA Online Padden $100

Embracing Anti-Racism Introduction to anti-racism for business leaders. Through very candid examples and opportunities to reflect, participants are given a rare moment in time to think about business through an empathic lens rather than an ROI lens. 8 sessions.24104 Jan 19-Mar 9 W 11a-12p Online Lavarry $125

Start Your Own BusinessWant to start a small business? Topics will include business planning, marketing, community connection, and identifying gaps that help assist start-ups or new businesses. These topics will ensure success, and create a genuine plan that will help you in the first years of business. 10 sessions. This class uses Canvas.17634 Jan 4-Mar 8 Tu 6-8p Online Rivera $169

HOME, HEALTH & LEISUREIyengar Yoga A slower-paced practice that focuses on developing strength and flexibility through attention to alignment. Uses props and adaptive practice so it is accessible to every level of ability and accommodates injury or disability. 10 sessions. This class uses Canvas. No class Jan. 17 & Feb. 21.17327 Jan 3-Mar 23 M 4:30-6p Online Loghry $11417335 Jan 5-Mar 9 W 12:30-2p Online Loghry $114

PNW Foraging for BeginnersThe Pacific Northwest is plentiful with wild edible plants and fungi. Learn the basics of identifying common edible flowers and plants, some even found in your backyard! Identify their poisonous look-alikes, and learn ways to prepare what you collect in your kitchen. 1 session.19739 Mar 10 Th 5-8p Online Lexa $65

Podcasting & RadioTake your passion, hobby or business to the next level with a radio show or podcast. This course is designed to teach participants how to produce a radio show or podcast from start to finish and give tips on how to share throughout Tacoma and around the world. 4 sessions. This class uses Canvas.19810 Feb 1-Feb22 Tu 6-7:30p Online Barfield $89

The Beginning NaturalistEnhance your outdoor experience by gaining knowledge of the animals, plants and fungi that are in the ecosystems around you. How do you identify these diverse beings and become a citizen naturalist? Tools and skills will be presented to help you become a beginning naturalist. 2 sessions.17786 Mar 12-Mar 19 Sa 10a-1p Online Lexa $89

Yoga PhilosophyIf you have ever felt confused by all the different types of yoga you’ve seen listed at your local studio then this is the class for you. We will explore the lineages, concepts, and teachings of yoga and Ayurveda, and make these teachings come alive through practical applications to daily life. This is a fun, discussion-based class that will have you looking at life through fresh eyes. 10 sessions. This class uses Canvas. Recommended book: Eight Limbs of Yoga, by Bhava Ram. ISBN-13: 978-160725907717531 Jan 5-Mar 9 W 11a-12p Online Loghry $114

HUMANITIES & SCIENCECaesar and the Gallic WarsExplore the relationship between the Romans and their Gallic neighbors to the north. A central focal point of this discussion will be the Gallic campaigns of Julius Caesar in the mid-1st century BCE. 6 sessions. This class uses Canvas.20673 Jan 12-Feb 16 W 6-7:30p Online Caudill $106

Exploring Megalithic BritainWho built Stonehenge? Why did they build it? What about the other megalithic monuments found in Britain like Cairnholy, Machrie Moor, and Boscawen-Un? This course will examine the customs, practices and beliefs of the ancient peoples of Late Neolithic and Early Bronze Age Britain. 6 sessions. This class uses Canvas.19742 Feb 4-Mar 11 F 10-11:30a GHC Lowinger $106

French llIntermediate level. Develop your French language skill through speaking, oral comprehension and practice of useful daily vocabulary and sentence patterns. 8 sessions.20644 Jan 4-Feb 22 Tu 5-6:30p Online Switzer $145

French lllAdvanced level. Build speaking fluency with everyday vocabulary and use of basic past, present and future tenses. Improve pronunciation and oral comprehension. 8 sessions. No class Jan. 17 & Feb. 21.20663 Jan 3-Mar 7 M 2-4p Online Switzer $145

FRENCH CULTURE LECTURE SERIESFour-part series focuses on French life in the second half of the 20th century, after WW ll. Learn more about the creative and thought-provoking fields of interaction between art, literature and philosophy in Post War France. All 4 sessions.20581 Jan 19-Feb 9 W 6-7:30p Online Cosgrove & Switzer $150

France 1945-1959French intellectuals were at the forefront of the new postwar movements in social sciences, philosophy, and culture which sought to make sense of this transformed world and chart a course for the future. Focus is on four of the most internationally famous and influential figures of the period, Jean Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Albert Camus, and Claude Levi Strauss. We will examine their enormous impact as creators and charismatic leaders in Existentialism, Feminism, Structuralism, and modern literature, and how they transformed their respective fields. 1 session.20635 Jan 19 W 6-7:30p Online Switzer $45

France 1960-1975The 60s were a time of unrest and protests by women, students and immigrants. A new generation of French writers, film makers and thinkers emerged. We will examine the work of a few luminaries of the New Novel (Duras, Sarraute, Butor) and New Wave cinema (Godard, Malle) and theatre (Beckett, Genet) movements and post structuralist thought (Lacan, Foucault, Derrida and Barthes). 1 session.20641 Feb 2 W 6-7:30p Online Switzer $45

French Art 1945-1959The history of the later 20th century is one of turmoil, change and discord. This period’s emphasis on change carried over to the art world as well, stressing an artworks visual elements rather than its subject. Learn about artists such as Fautrier, Dubuffet, Giacometti, and Hélion. Many of these new stylistic movements in modernist art were distinguished by a complete absence of any concrete objective reference. The cynicism emerging across Europe was reflected in the popularity of existentialist philosophy, influencing many artists in France. 1 session.20607 Jan 26 W 6-7:30p Online Cosgrove $45

French Art 1960-1975As France continues to recover from the war, new art movements evolved such as Nouveau Réalisme. Founded in 1960, this movement stressed the importance of the real and the modern consumer object and was similar to the Pop art movement in New York. Artists included Arman, Klein, Dufréne, and Saint Phalle. This class will also define various other styles such as Situationist International and Fluxus, which stressed active participation, modern communication or unusual materials. 1 session.20631 Feb 9 W 6-7:30p Online Cosgrove $45

Irish Genealogy RecordsCurious about your Irish immigrant ancestors? Find out how to research genealogy records online. Understand your pedigree charts and family tree information. Discover strategies for solving common Irish genealogy challenges. Pick up great tips for locating on-line research information and finding other family history sources from Ireland. 1 session.27058 Mar 11 F 3-4p GHC Cosgrove $45

Trojan War ContextualizedWhat is morality? What should morals be in the constraints of war? The myth of The Trojan War has occupied a special place in popular culture and academic circles for thousands of years, seeming to answer these questions. But what if it was more than just a myth? Learn the history and context of various Trojan War myths in literature and even Ancient Egyptian myths. Group discussions will be encouraged. 3 sessions. No class Jan. 17. This class uses Canvas.20240 Jan 3-Jan 24 M 6-8p Online Barringer $75

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTAlcohol Drug Information School (ADIS) – Train the TrainerApproved course by Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery for individuals wanting to become certified Alcohol/Drug Information School (ADIS) trainers. Fee includes manual and all materials. 16 contact hours = 1.6 CEU’s, and 16 clock hours. 2 sessions. This class uses Canvas. Must register by Feb 1.17406 Feb 18 & 19 F & Sa 8a-5p Online Pimpleton $230

Flagging & Traffic ControlStudents receive Traffic Control Flagger Certification Handbook. Fee includes materials and ID card which is given immediately after successful completion of the course. At the end of the course, students must successfully complete an open book exam. Certification is valid in Washington, Oregon, Montana and Idaho for three years. Students must be at least 18 years of age with current photo ID (State or Federally Issued ID or License, Military ID or Passport). Flaggers are required to stand for long periods of time and must be in good physical condition and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. 1 session.17097 Jan 15 Sa 8a-4p TCC Stephens $9517098 Feb 16 W 8a-4p TCC Pollard $9517325 Mar 9 W 8a-4p TCC Pollard $95

TRAVEL 2022Iceland’s Magical Northern LightsNovember 6-12, 2022Double $3,249; Single $3,749; Triple $3,219Seat Reduction date: May 7, 2022

Experience the “land of fire and ice” and chase the aurora borealis across an ethereal wonderland. In the dark of the night, search for the northern lights as you drift along on an evening starlit cruise. Travel the “Golden Circle,” home to renowned natural wonders, and spend time at Thingvellir National Park, gaze at Gullfoss waterfall, and see the explosive geothermal fields at Geysir. Explore Skógar Museum and see traditional turf-built homes. Walk on a black volcanic sand beach. See Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs. Relax in the warm, mineral-rich water of the Blue Lagoon. Spend your days surrounded by natural wonders and your nights in search of the elusive dancing. For more information go to the link below: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1082382

You are invited to a Zoom meeting about TCC and Collette Travel’s trip to Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights.When: Jan 27, 2022 10AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://collette.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrd-ypqDotEtPY_ICxqnJzmY6aKy2GUUhd

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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CONTINUING ED SCHEDULE USPS 24597 I WINTER 2022 I Vol. 23 No. 2Published quarterly by Tacoma Community College, 6501 S. 19th St., Tacoma, WA 98466. Postage paid at Tacoma, WA. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to TCC Continuing Education, 6501 S. 19th St., Tacoma, WA 98466

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Fresh Start If you are between the ages of 16 and 21 and looking to complete your high school diploma, the Fresh Start program is for you. While working on your high school requirements, you’ll be earning college credit at the same time. With free tuition and textbooks, educational planning and advising, and a community of motivated classmates, Fresh Start can offer support in achieving your goals. For more information, visit us at tacomacc.edu/academics-programs/college-high-school/freshstart or call 253-460-2358.

CNA Program You can become a Certified Nursing Assistant, earning college credit and an industry-recognized certificate, through an 11-week program with evening classes to accommodate your schedule. Enter into this high-demand health career today. More information at:

253-566-5218 or NAC@tacomacc.edu tacomacc.edu/academics-programs/health-careers

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