Tacoma Community College

Scholarship essay drop-in help! Come here before you apply. Get help starting or get feedback on drafts. March 5, 2-3p, March 11, 2-3p, Bldg. 7, Room 221. Questions? Email tutoring@tacomacc.edu. Writing & Tutoring Center. Get help with your scholarship essay. tacomacc.edu/scholarships

Are you (don't say it, don't say it)... fundsmaxxing?

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Maximize those scholarship dollars that don't have to be paid back! Visit the Writing & Tutoring Center, upstairs from the Library in Building 7. We'll help with the essay.

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Start your application at tacomacc.edu/scholarships.

Lots going on today, but on Thursday, Feb. 26 the Tacoma campus, Gig Harbor campus & online services (including TCC After Dark) will be closed for staff & faculty professional development.

TCC's Office of Student Engagement (OSE) is hosting a (hopefully) outdoor Art Market on campus May 30, and vendor applications are open!

Apply at tacomacc.edu/artmarket

#TacomaArt

4th Annual Black Artists Exhibition, Feb. 11 - March 12, 2026. Gallery Talks Tuesday, Feb. 24. Listen to exhibiting artists discuss their art, inspiration, and creative processes. Laila A.M. Barrington, 12 - 12:25 p.m. Breyahna Coston, 12:30 - 1 p.m. tacomacc.edu/blackartists

Great Gallery Talk by Dierdre Patterson today! These talks are fascinating glimpses into the artistic practice of local creators. Join us Tuesday at noon to meet the youngest Black Artists Exhibition artist, Laila A.M. Barrington, and Breyhanna Coston.

tacomacc.edu/blackartists

#tacomaart

Wait, what's happening?? Expectations of your Government Faculty Panel. Feb. 23, 2-4 p.m., Building 11 Senate Room. Navigate the current political landscape and learn what you should expect from the government with our panel of TCC professors. Food provided while supplies last! TCC is committed to providing access and accomodations in its services, programs, and activities. To request an accommodation please contact the Office of Student Engagement: 253-566-5118; ose@tacomacc.edu.

What should you expect from your government, and what can you (yes, you!) do to encourage your government to meet those expectations? Join us Monday, 2 p.m. in the Building 11 Senate Room, for a discussion led by professors Dr. Sandra Galta, Rob Larson, and Katrina Taylor.

4th Annual Black Artists Exhibition, Feb. 11 - March 13, 2026. Gallery Talks Friday, Feb. 20. Dierdre Patterson, 12 - 12:25 p.m. tacomacc.edu/blackartists

4th Annual Black Artists Exhibition, Feb. 11 - March 13, 2026. Gallery Talks Thursday, Feb. 19. Ivey Tanner, 12 - 12:25 p.m. tacomacc.edu/blackartists

More great artists coming to The Gallery! Meet Ivey Tanner today at noon & Dierdre Patterson Friday at noon. Everyone welcome!

tacomacc.edu/blackartists

#tacomaart

Hey, #TacomaArt community! Stop by the Building 4 Art Gallery for an after-hours discussion about audiences tonight. Everyone welcome, you don't have to be an artist!

TCC will be closed Tuesday for the Presidents' Day holiday. Have a great weekend, Titans!

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Titan Basketball home games Saturday night! 5:30 & 7:30 in the Building 20 New Gym.

Find more home games at tacomatitans.com.

4th Annual Black Artists Exhibition, Feb. 11 - March 13, 2026. Gallery Talks Wednesday, Feb. 11. Edimbo Lekea, 12 - 12:25 p.m. Neon Dion, 12:30 - 1 p.m. tacomacc.edu/blackartists

4th Annual Black Artists Exhibition, Feb. 11 - March 13, 2026. Gallery Talks Thursday, Feb. 12. JW Harrington, 12:30 - 1 p.m. Jasmine Iona Brown, 1 - 1:30 p.m. tacomacc.edu/blackartists

Meet artists Edimbo Lekea and Neon Dion Wednesday at noon in the Building 4 Art Gallery on the opening day of the 4th Annual TCC Black Artists Exhibition! Meet artist JW Harrington & Jasmine Iona Brown on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Everyone welcome!

More exhibition events: tacomacc.edu/blackartists

Photo of two TCC EMS students, one in a baseball cap and one with long curly red hair, positioning a SIM on a gurney in a TCC EMS classroom.

Interested in joining our next Paramedic program cohort, starting this summer? Apply by 5 p.m. Feb. 27 at tacomacc.edu/emt.

Five people in blue light, in front of a patterned wall.

TCC ASTCC student government is in Washington, D.C. today, advocating for community college students on Pell Grant expansion, workforce programs, and basic needs. Student voices are important -- thanks for bringing yours to this conversation!

TCC 4th Annual Black Artists Exhibition, Feb. 11 - March 13, 2026. The Gallery at TCC. Free admission to the exhibition, Gallery Talks, and all related events. Learn more: tacomacc.edu/blackartists

Don't miss the 4th Annual TCC Black Artists Exhibition, opening Feb. 11 in the Building 4 Art Gallery. Explore the exhibition and meet the artists at a series of Gallery Talks. Everyone welcome! tacomacc.edu/blackartists

"Music for Community Healing" concert tonight! Join us at 7 p.m. in Building 2 to make or listen to music. Everyone welcome!

OSE Presents TCC's Black History. learn about Tacoma's Black History and what's being done now to combat racism on our campus. With guest speaker Traci Simmons, VP of OEDI. Building 11 Senate Room, Feb. 25, 12 - 1p. Request accommodations: The Office of Student Engagement, 253-566-5118 or ose@tacomacc.edu.

The "TCC's Black History" event originally scheduled for today has been rescheduled to Feb. 25. Join us to hear the story of the TCC students who changed the college -- and what's being done to combat racism on our campus now. Speaker is Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion VP Traci Simmons.

Join the TCC Art History Book Club Wednesday at noon in the Building 4 Art Gallery or online. February's book is "The Color Line" by Igiaba Scebo. Find upcoming books & Art Gallery events at tacomacc.edu/thegallery.

The TCC Music Department is hosting a special concert called "Music for Community Healing," Thursday night at 7 p.m. in the Building 2 Theater. Come sing, play an instrument or listen as we perform Faure's "Requiem." Everyone welcome!

The @doh.wa.gov Care-A-Van is providing health screenings and other services in Building 13 today. Please stop by!

Blood drive happening in Parking Lot D! Bloodworks Northwest has declared a code red emergency due to the local shortage. Sign up to donate: donate.bloodworksnw.org/donor/schedu...

After-hours events at the TCC Art Gallery tonight & tomorrow:

Wednesday, 5:30 -7 p.m.: join us for a salon discussion about art and authenticity.

Thursday, 4-6 p.m.: learn about printmaking techniques from local artists at the Printmaking Exchange.

Everyone welcome!

tacomacc.edu/thegallery

Photo of a statue of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Text: "The time is always right to do what is right." Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On Jan. 19, 2026, we honor the legacy of Dr. King, whose words serve as a timeless call to action in support of equality, compassion and justice. Let us continue to take meaningful action each and every as we work toward a better future. We wish you a peaceful Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Dr. H.

TCC will be closed Monday, Jan. 19 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. As with every other day, it's an opportunity to take action to work towards a better future.

Flyer with picture of people wearing backpacks. Scholarships. A gift, not a loan. Get $$ for college. Apply for a TCC Foundation Scholarship. Applications open Jan. 1. tacomacc.edu/scholarships

Who wants fewer student loans?

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Unlike loans, scholarships don't have to be paid back.

Apply for TCC Foundation scholarships today.

tacomacc.edu/scholarships

Global Logistics Career Boost. Meet & network with employers that specialize in your program areas! Jan. 13, 2-3p, 16-219. tacomacc.edu/bpt-info

Bachelor Degree Information Sessions. Application period open now. Sessions cover TCC's 4 Bachelor programs. Jan. 14, 1:30 - 2:30p, 19-28, followed by application workshop. 6-7p Zoom. tacomacc.edu/bas

Business, Paralegal & Technology Career Workshops. Accounting, Business, Health Information Technology, Information Systems, Paralegal. Jan. 14 & 15, 2-4p, Bldg. 16, Rm. 210. tacomacc.edu/bpt-info

Lots of information sessions coming up this week!

Tues.: Global logistics, 2-3 p.m. in 16-219.

Wed & Thurs.: Careers in business, paralegal & technology, 2-4 p.m. in 16-210.

Wed.: TCC Bachelor's degrees, 1:30 - 2:30 in 19-28

Vietnam Study Abroad: 3:30p online.

tacomacc.edu/bpt-info

Learn how to understand & build your credit at today's Workforce workshop, 11:30 a.m. in 19-28.

Bachelor degree information sessions. Sessions cover TCC's 4 Bachelor Programs. Jan. 8, 5-6p, info session, 6-7p application workshop. Bldg. 16, Rm. 109. tacomacc.edu/bas

Learn how to get a Bachelor's degree at TCC! Information session & application workshop tonight in Building 16. tacomacc.edu/bas

Art Story Exhibition, Jan. 2-30, 2026. Reflection of an artist couple, David Noah Giles & C.J. Swanson. Reception: Jan. 8, 4-6p tacomacc.edu/thegallery

Postcard for Urban Purrge - Resurrection with pictures of colorful art and a woman. Exhibition Jan. 5 - Mar. 20. Artist TyResha Jones-Smith. Reception Jan. 8, 5-8p TCC Gig Harbor Campus.

Meet artists David Noah Giles and C.J. Swanson at tonight's reception for "Art Story: Reflection of an Artist Couple." 4-6p in the Building 4 Art Gallery.

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Meet artist TyResha Jones-Smith at tonight's reception for "Urban Purrge - Resurrection," 5-8p at TCC Gig Harbor!

Everyone welcome!

Welcome to winter quarter, Titans!

Stop by Building 11 to pick up an Office of Student Engagement planner, Mon. & Tues. night from 4-6 p.m., and tomorrow from 9-11 a.m.

We're also hosting an Evening Resource Fair in Building 16, 5-6 p.m.

Find upcoming events at tacomacc.edu/student-activities

Applying for scholarships? The incredible Washington College Grant is also available -- and it's also money that doesn't have to be paid back! It starts with completing the FAFSA or the WASFA. More here: wsac.wa.gov/wcg

Scholarships. A gift, not a loan. Get $$ for college. Apply for a TCC Foundation Scholarship. Applications open Jan. 1. tacomacc.edu/scholarships

New year, new you?

If starting college this fall is part of your plan for 2026, you can start working on the funding now! Apply for TCC Foundation scholarships Jan. 1 - March 31. Unlike loans, it's money that doesn't have to be paid back! tacomacc.edu/scholarships

Postcard for Urban Purrge -- Resurrection. Exhibition Jan. 5 - Mar. 20. Artist: TyResha Jones-Smith. Reception: Jan. 8, 5-8 p.m.

"Urban Purrge -- Resurrection," an exhibition featuring work by artist and interior designer TyResha Jones-Smith, opens with the start of Winter Quarter at TCC Gig Harbor. Meet the artist at the Jan. 8 reception.

"Art Story: Reflection of an Artist Couple," an exhibition featuring work by David Noah Giles and C.J. Swanson, opens today in the Building 4 Art Gallery. Read Alec Clayton's review in Oly Arts, and mark your calendar for the Jan. 8 reception! olyarts.org/art-story-re...