ThunderWeek
Each year, the Center for Leadership & Service and the Center for Cultural & Inclusive Excellence welcome all Highline students to campus with a week of programs called ThunderWeek. During ThunderWeek, connect with other students, learn about ways you can get involved on campus, and celebrate being a Highline student.
This year’s theme is Connect to Possibilities. Check out the schedule below to learn more about ThunderWeek. All events are free and open to all students! Although the Highline campus remains closed, ThunderWeek will feature virtual events to show you what is possible via our digital spaces.
Resources
- We want to make sure you know how to find resources in our virtual environment, so we’ve put together a series of videos exploring website and other resources available online. Check out our playlist on YouTube.
- Where in the world do you call home? We are showcasing that Thunderbirds come from all over the world! Visit our Global Student Ambassadors page to add yourself to the map.
- Check out the recordings from Fall 2020 ThunderWeek! (More recordings are being added as they become available.
ThunderWeek Winter Welcome 2021
Monday, January 11, 2021
What I Wish I Knew: Online Classes
12-1 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 817 3413 2389
Passcode: 937344
The Associated Students of Highline College Executive Council leaders will share a 2021 college crash course where students will learn how to access resources and be successful in a virtual learning environment.
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Coffee with Core
10 – 10:45 a.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 857 6041 9581
Passcode: 956805
Our popular “Coffee with” series from fall quarter is back, as the Center for Leadership & Service and Center for Cultural & Inclusive Excellence directors will chat with our Core Services Student Leadership Team. Get to know these student leaders and ways you can get connected at Highline.
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Clubs Fair
10 – 11 a.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 885 3604 2847
Passcode: 948789
Connect with leaders from student-run clubs. This is a great chance to learn more about a club before joining a meeting or to just explore your interests.
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Thunderbird Thursday: Follow the Money
2:30 – 4 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 853 7510 7341
Passcode: 885800
Join us for our monthly leadership workshop as part of the CONNECT Program to learn how to share your voice as a leader in decisions about how resources are used.
Friday, January 15, 2021
Global Welcome with GSA
12 – 1 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 847 8731 4392
Passcode: 446701
Build community across cultures with our Global Student Ambassadors.
Monday, September 28, 2020
Coffee with the Center
10-10:45 a.m.
Zoom Webinar ID: 980 2878 5609
Passcode: 255158
We will kick off ThunderWeek 2020 introducing the staff of the Center for Leadership & Service and Center for Cultural & Inclusive Excellence. Learn more about our programs and what to expect during the remainder of ThunderWeek. An ASL interpreter will be available at this event.
20 Questions with Dr. Mosby and ASHC
12-1:30 p.m.
Zoom Webinar ID: 981 9232 0543
Passcode: 259708
Get to know your college president, Dr. John Mosby, as well as the leaders of the Associated Students of Highline College student government in a fun Q&A format. Submit your questions for Dr. Mosby and ASHC in advance. An ASL interpreter will be available at this event.
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Coffee with Academic Success
10-10:45 a.m.
Zoom Webinar ID: 967 9595 5488
Passcode: 869833
This discussion will introduce students to resources at Highline for their academic success, including the library, Tutoring Center, Public Speaking Center, MESA, and TRiO. An ASL interpreter will be available at this event.
Peer to Peer: Fast Talk
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 967 0524 5427
Join our Service and Mentorship Engagement Consultants for speed conversations to quickly connect with other Highline students, and learn about the Peer Mentorship Program.
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Coffee with Wellness
10-10:45 a.m.
Zoom Webinar ID: 954 8231 7604
Passcode: 652511
This discussion will introduce students to resources at Highline for wellness, including the Counseling Center and other programs. An ASL interpreter will be available at this event.
Clubs Mixer
1-2 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 859 1325 4689
Passcode: 358771
Connect with student leaders from clubs that are starting up or resuming for the fall. This is a great chance to learn more about a club before their first meeting or to just explore your interests.
Inter-Cultural Center Virtual Visit
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID 943 8706 6588
Passcode: ICC2020
Meet the Inter-Cultural Center Peer Facilitators and experience a sample of the social justice discussions held each quarter in the ICC.
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Coffee with Pathways
10-10:45 a.m.
Zoom Webinar ID: 957 3018 8234
Passcode: 330499
This discussion will introduce students to resources at Highline to help guide them with academic and career pathways, including advising, the Transition Success Center, Transfer Center, and career services. An ASL interpreter will be available at this event.
How to Start a Club
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Zoom Webinar ID: 913 5932 0849
Passcode: 236507
Join our Community Leadership Consultants to learn what it takes to start a student club at Highline College. An ASL interpreter will be available at this event.
Thunderbird Thursday: What’s Your Leadership Style?
2:30-4 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 991 6222 5168
Passcode: 206593
We believe that all students are leaders, but each of us approach leadership a little differently. Join us for the first of our monthly leadership workshops as part of the CONNECT Program to explore your own leadership style.
Friday, October 2, 2020
Coffee with Community
10-10:45 a.m.
Zoom Webinar ID: 970 5651 8268
Passcode: 595203
This discussion will introduce students to resources at Highline to help them find community, including Achieve, cohort learning communities, Veterans Programs, and Women’s Programs. An ASL interpreter will be available at this event.
Community Pantry Drive-Thru
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Pick up outside Building 16 (see the map for exact pick-up location)
We are partnering with Highline’s Community Pantry for a drive-thru food bag pick-up. Highline community members are invited to drive to campus for a free bag of pre-packaged goods and an essential swag bag from the Center.
Important Details:
- Participants must drive to campus and are required to stay in their vehicles.
- After receiving your items, you must immediately leave campus.
- Face mask must be worn to the event.
- Nothing will be open on campus, including restrooms.
- Employees working at the event will be wearing masks and gloves and will maintain 6′ social distancing (except when briefly passing the bags if necessary).
- Do not attend if you have COVID-19 symptoms, have had a positive COVID-19 test in the past two weeks, or have been in close contact with someone with confirmed positive COVID-19.
We are excited to provide this resource opportunity, but we are depending on all of us to keep each other safe!
Any student/staff/faculty/visitor to campus that has concerns to report and/or potential violations of the Safe Back-to-School Plan should contact the Public Health Director, Nicki Bly, or the Director of Public Safety, David Menke.
Global Community Potluck
2-3 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 952 0090 7913
Passcode: 705923
Bring food from the culture or community you call home to this virtual lunch with the Global Student Ambassadors. Although we won’t be able to taste each other’s food, we’ll have opportunities to discuss our food and traditions.
Spring 2020 Welcome
All ThunderWeek events for Spring 2020 will be held via Zoom. Join online using the link provided with each event, or you can call in at 253-215-8782 and use the meeting ID.
Monday, April 6, 2020
Center Open House
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Zoom meeting ID 907-333-361
Join our virtual office hours to chat with staff and celebrate the start of the quarter.
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Virtual Clubs Fair
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Zoom meeting ID 907-333-361
Connect with student clubs that will be meeting virtually this quarter.
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Global Student Ambassadors Trivia Day
1 to 2:30 p.m.
Zoom meeting ID 771-004-944
Join Global Student Ambassadors for a fun-filled virtual game of trivia!
Thursday, April 9, 2020
ICC Community Conversation
12 to 2 p.m.
Zoom meeting ID 599-448-442
Meet with Inter-Cultural Center Peer Facilitators as they launch their virtual office hours.
Friday, April 10, 2020
Mentorship and Service Meet-up
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Zoom meeting ID 598-989-538
Peer mentors and mentees along with anyone interested in mentorship and service are invited to connect.
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Center Open House
9 to 11 a.m.
Highline Student Union (Building 8), The Center, 3rd floor
Decorate your own tote bag, enjoy free breakfast, and explore ways to get involved in leadership and social justice opportunities.
Monday, January 13, 2020
Inter-Cultural Center Social
1 to 2:30 p.m.
Highline Student Union (Building 8), Inter-Cultural Center, 2nd floor, Room 204
Explore the Inter-Cultural Center space and learn about ICC programs. Light snacks provided.
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Global Jam
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Highline Student Union (Building 8), The Bistro, 2nd floor
Join the Global Student Ambassadors for an open mic and karaoke night. Free snacks and beverages for the first 100 students.
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Clubs Fair
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Highline Student Union (Building 8), Mt Constance/Olympus, 1st floor
Make the most of your college experience! Get to know the Highline community by exploring clubs and campus resources.

Monday, September 23, 2019
Pop-up with the President
11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Highline Student Union (Building 8), Mount Townsend
Celebrate the start of the school year and meet the college president, Dr. John Mosby, and your Associated Students of Highline College leaders. Play games and enjoy free snacks.
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Center Open House
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Highline Student Union (Building 8), The Center, 3rd floor
Decorate your own tote bag, enjoy free breakfast, and explore ways to get involved in leadership and social justice opportunities.
Inter-Cultural Center Open House
12:30 to 2 p.m.
Highline Student Union (Building 8), Inter-Cultural Center, 2nd floor, Room 204
Explore the Inter-Cultural Center space, enjoy free lunch, and learn about ICC programs.
Global Jam
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Highline Student Union (Building 8), The Bistro, 2nd floor
Join the Global Student Ambassadors for an open mic and karaoke night. Free snacks and Bistro beverages for the first 100 students.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Service Fair
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Highline Student Union (Building 8), Mount Constance and Mount Olympus, 1st Floor
Learn about opportunities to get involved in the community and make a pledge to serve this year.
Start Here, Lead Here
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:15 to 3:30 p.m.
Outside Building 2 and Building 25
Connect with other students and learn about yourself as a leader. All participants can enjoy sweet treats after the workshop and continue getting to know your new friends.
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Highline Block Party
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Outside Highline Student Union (Building 8), east side
This event will be inside Building 8, Mount Townsend (1st floor) in case of rain
Make the most of your college experience! Get to know the Highline community by exploring clubs and campus resources and enjoying music and games.
Friday, September 27, 2019
Unified Sports Field Day
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Outside Building 8
Practice your soccer and other athletic skills and learn about getting involved in the Highline College Unified Sports program.
