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Columbia Basin College To Host 4-Day Shine The Light On Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign -01/27/25

PASCO, WA - January 21, 2025 - Columbia Basin College (CBC) today announced the College is hosting the Shine the Light on Human Trafficking 4-day awareness campaign on campus to call attention to human trafficking, a grave and real problem impacting our region. All activities are open to the public and coincide with Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

The events include:

  • Tuesday, January 28, 11 am- Noon: a human chain of 108 people stretching from SWL to the HUB to represent the number of trafficked victims in our region.
  • Wednesday, January 29, 8am - 6 pm, Gjerde Center Atrium:  a series of interactive educational exhibits on Human Trafficking hosted by SARC and Mirror Ministries experts.
  • Thursday, January 30, 8 am -- 1:40 pm, Planetarium: Human Trafficking in Film, featuring Rebecca Bender, a nationally recognized human trafficking authority and former trafficking survivor.

Human trafficking disproportionately impacts some of the most vulnerable and underserved members of our society. 28 million people are trafficked worldwide, with an estimated 14,500 and 17,500 people trafficked in the United States each year, according to the Department of Justice. In fact, it is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world today. Traffickers prey on people of all ages, backgrounds, and nationalities, exploiting them for their own profit.

As a passionate advocate for combatting trafficking, Rebecca Bender will discuss the factors that lead to trafficking and ways we can work together to raise awareness about this widespread crime.

Rebecca was appointed to the U.S. National Advisory Council and regularly testifies as an expert witness in court. Her specialized training has equipped well over 100,000 professionals including FBI, Homeland Security, regional law enforcement, community leaders, and medical personnel. She is CEO and founder of the Rebecca Bender Initiative.

The events are a collaboration between the Associated Students of CBC Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society, SARC, and Mirror Ministries.

 

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Columbia Basin College (CBC) is a public community college serving the Tri-Cities and surrounding communities since 1955. CBC's mission is to inspire, educate, and support all students in an environment of academic excellence leading to the completion of degrees, certifications, and educational transfers, while fostering meaningful employment, engaged citizenship, and a life-long joy of learning. CBC offers both two and four-year degrees and one-year Certificates. Bachelor of Applied Science degrees are offered in Applied Management, Applied

Columbia Basin College To Host 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. Bell Ringing Ceremony (Photo) -01/17/25

Pasco, WA, January 17, 2025 - Columbia Basin College (CBC) today announced that it will host the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Bell Ringing Ceremony on Monday, January 20 at 5:30 pm. This special event will take place on the CBC Campus outside the T Building adjacent to the MLK Statue. The ceremony provides an opportunity for the community to gather and honor the life and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King.

 

As part of the event, CBC will present the prestigious MLK Spirit Award, an annual recognition given to an individual who exemplifies Dr. King’s values and vision for social justice, equality, and service to others. There will also be music, food, and a Manhattan Project photo gallery. Join us to honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and this year’s Spirit Award Winner.  

 

In addition to the evening’s ceremony, the Tri-cities Diversity and Inclusion Council is hosting the 5th annual MLK Day of Service earlier in the day. This event, held in the H Building parking lot from 10 am to 12 pm, is a community food drive and essential item distribution that aims to support 2,000 families. Community members are encouraged to participate in this drive-up distribution effort to honor Dr. King’s commitment to service and social equity. For more information visit https://www.tricitiesdeicouncil.org/.

 

WHAT: 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Bell Ringing Ceremony

WHEN: Monday, January 20, 2025 at 5:30 pm. 

WHERE: Columbia Basin College, Outside the T Building (adjacent to the MLK statue)

 

To learn more about the DEI work at Columbia Basin College visit: https://www.columbiabasin.edu/connect/dei/about-us.html.

 

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Columbia Basin College (CBC) is a public community college serving the Tri-Cities and surrounding communities since 1955. CBC’s mission is to inspire, educate, and support all students in an environment of academic excellence leading to the completion of degrees, certifications, and educational transfers, while fostering meaningful employment, engaged citizenship, and a life-long joy of learning. CBC offers both two and four-year degrees and one-year Certificates. Bachelor of Applied Science degrees are offered in Applied Management, Applied Management in Agriculture or Healthcare Administration, Cyber Security, Dental Hygiene, Information Technology, Health Physics, Teacher Education, Project Management, and Community Health. CBC also offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

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Columbia Basin College Hosts Virtual "Next Steps" Workshop To Assist Students With Applications -01/14/25

Pasco, WA — January 14, 2025 — Columbia Basin College (CBC) is excited to announce the launch of its upcoming "Next Steps" workshop series, designed to support prospective students through the college application process. The first workshop will take place on Wednesday, January 15th, with two time slots available: 9:00 to 11:00 AM and 4:00 to 6:00 PM via Zoom. Workshops will take place on alternating Wednesdays from now until the end of March.
These interactive workshops will provide students with personalized assistance in navigating the CBC application process, completing the Getting Started Steps, and submitting Financial Aid applications. CBC staff will be on hand to guide participants and answer questions.

The primary goal of these workshops is to make the application process as smooth and accessible as possible for all students in our community. Prospective students interested in attending a workshop should visit the CBC Events Calendar for additional details and registration - www.columbiabasin.edu/calendar.

In addition to these sessions, CBC is also hosting Financial Aid Workshops. The first one is Thursday, January 16th from 3:00 to 7:00pm on the CBC Pasco Campus. CBC has also partnered with Mid-Columbia Libraries for weekly Financial Aid Workshops at Mid-Columbia Library branches every Tuesday through May. For dates and times, visit CBC’s Facebook page under events: https://www.facebook.com/columbiabasincollege/events.
For more information or to register, please visit the CBC Events Calendar at www.columbiabasin.edu/calendar or email cbcoutreach@columbiabasin.edu. For questions, please email Elizabeth Burtner, AVP for Marketing & Outreach at eburtner@columbiabasin.edu.


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Columbia Basin College (CBC) is a public community college serving the Tri-Cities and surrounding communities since 1955. CBC’s mission is to inspire, educate, and support all students in an environment of academic excellence leading to the completion of degrees, certifications, and educational transfers, while fostering meaningful employment, engaged citizenship, and a life-long joy of learning. CBC offers both two and four-year degrees and one-year Certificates. Bachelor of Applied Science degrees are offered in Applied Management, Applied Management in Agriculture or Healthcare Administration, Cyber Security, Dental Hygiene, Information Technology, Health Physics, Teacher Education and Project Management. CBC also offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.