Among the many (many, many) things not really succeeding in making us feel better about life in Washington today: bright fall leaves. They ARE gorgeous, though. We recommend you go outside and look at them if you need a break from, y'know, life in Washington today.

Tomorrow night in the Building 2 Theater -- TCC students, come audition for the "Little Women" musical we're producing on campus this spring! 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17. Sign up: tacomacc.edu/littlewomen

TONIGHT in the Building 20 Gym -- Pierce County PNACAC College Fair! Whether you're thinking about starting college, returning to college, or transferring, come and meet representatives from more than 85 schools! 6-8 p.m., everyone welcome! www.pnacac.org/college-fair...

We've extended the deadline for the 4th Annual TCC Black Artists Exhibition to Oct. 17. Be part of an incredible art experience in February & March of 2026 -- get those entries in by Friday! form.jotform.com/251895434468... #TacomaArt

We're participating in the Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill this Thursday -- 10:16 a.m. 10/16! ( <--- get it?). We'll test our emergency alert system, and YOU can practice sheltering under your desk. (Pro tip: who says you can't hide peanut M&Ms under your desk? Nobody, that's who.)

And the winner of this year's Dundie? You, #ShakeOut participant! Here's a short video about how (mostly not) to protect yourself if you happen to be in The Office when an #earthquake strikes! youtube.com/shorts/OXVjd... Enjoy, and don't forget to register at www.shakeout.org/washington!

Thinking about college? Whether you're a current high school student, a college student considering transfer, or an adult thinking about starting or going back to school, meet reps from more than 85 colleges at the Pierce County College Fair Thursday night! www.pnacac.org/college-fair...

TCC students, auditions for the "Little Women" musical we're producing this spring are coming right up! Oct. 17, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 20, 2-5 p.m. Learn more & sign up to audition at tacomacc.edu/littlewomen

Be part of student government! Next meeting is Wednesday, Oct. 15, 3:30 p.m. in 16-106. tacomacc.edu/student-activities

Welcome to Safety Week at TCC! Our first event starts at 2 p.m. -- representatives from Tacoma and Pierce County Emergency Management are here to teach a free workshop on disaster preparedness. Find the Safety Week schedule & register for events: tacomacc.edu/safety-week

Starting with a personal preparedness workshop and ending with an earthquake drill, next week is Safety Week at TCC! Find activities & sign up: tacomacc.edu/safety-week

Want to see your art in The Gallery at the 4th Annual TCC Black Artists Exhibition in February and March? Get your entry in by today! form.jotform.com/251895434468...

Women's Art Exhibition Reception tonight! Explore the exhibition & meet the artists, 4-6 p.m. in the Building 4 Art Gallery.

Need a happy weekend activity now that The Big Dark is upon us? Join us in the Building 2 Theater 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 for a free guest performance by Brass Band Tacoma, conducted by TCC music instructor Dr. John Falskow. Everyone welcome!

The first three TCC Black Artists Exhibitions were 🔥. Be part of the next one! Enter your work by Friday, Oct. 10: form.jotform.com/251895434468... #TacomaArt

Next week is Safety Week at TCC! From a disaster preparedness workshop to an earthquake drill, our Campus Safety department has planned activities to help keep you safe on and off campus. Find events and register for free Safety Week classes here: www.tacomacc.edu/tcc-life/eve...

Need help after hours? Stop by "TCC After Dark," 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays & Thursdays in Building 7 North.

If you've seen the vibrant, ethereal quilts and textile creations artist Bella Yongok Kim makes from stuff other people throw away, you'll want to attend the free workshop she's hosting in The Gallery today at 1 p.m. "Making Art from Recycled Materials," everyone welcome! #TacomaArt

Learn how community organizations can support you as a TCC student at today's Community Resource Fair, 10a - 2p in the Building 11 Student Center.

Happy Tutor Appreciation Week! We SO appreciate our tutors -- feel free to sign the card if you do, too! tacomacc.kudoboard.com/boards/jhEog...

The Titan Food Pantry is open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday this quarter! Building 17, be sure to bring your TCC Student ID.

Free art events happening in The Gallery this week! Today: Gallery Talk with Patsy Surh O'Connell, noon. Oct. 8: Making Art w/ Recycled Materials, Bella Yongok Kim, 1p. Oct. 9: Gallery Talk with Irene Osborn, noon. Oct. 10: Gallery Talk wiht Bella Yongok Kim, noon. Oct. 10: Reception, 4-6p.

Find a job on campus at the Work Study/Employment fair, happening until 2 p.m. today in the Building 7 Career Center! Work-study jobs are open to students who get work-study awards as part of their financial aid. Part-time jobs are open to everyone!

Find a job on campus at the Work-Study/Employment fair Monday! 10a - 2p in the Bldg. 7 Career Center. Work-study jobs are open to students who have Work-study as part of their financial aid. Part-time jobs are open to everyone! forms.office.com/r/r3beyEmed8

Monday, Oct. 6 is the Financial Aid Census date, enrollment is locked for financial aid purposes. It's also the last day to add a class with instructor permission or drop a class with no grade reported. Need help? Stop by, offices open today! Other important dates: www.tacomacc.edu/academics-pr...

Friday, Oct. 3 is Assessment Day at TCC. That means no classes at the Tacoma Campus, the Gig Harbor Campus or online. Offices will be open, though, and we're still doing Family Movie Night. Bring the kids to watch Moana 2 -- 5p in Building 11. More activities: www.tacomacc.edu/tcc-life/ose...

The first three TCC Black Artists Exhibitions were 🔥. Let's keep it going with the 4th annual exhibition! The exhibition will be held in The Gallery Feb. 11 - March 13, 2026. Want to be part of it? Apply by Oct. 10: form.jotform.com/251895434468...

Join us TODAY, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m, for the TCC 60th Anniversary Community Open House! More here: tacomacc.edu/60years Guest parking is in Lot A. Campus map is here: tacomacc.edu/campus-map See you soon!

Join us Thursday night at TCC Gig Harbor to meet artist Lisa Hasegawa, whose "Port Tank Studies" exhibition will be on display at TCCGH throughout fall quarter.

At the Campus Resource Fair, you can: - Learn about support available to you as a TCC student - Fill out your Resource Fair card - Meet the Respiratory Therapy Department's doll, "Asthmarelda" - Meet the Learning Center's capybara, "Walter" - Have some pizza In the Campus Commons until 2!

Hope your fall quarter is going well, Titans! We're hosting a Campus Resource Fair tomorrow, 10a - 2p in the Campus Commons. Stop by and learn about the academic and life resources available to you as a TCC student!

Featuring art by Leonie Castelino, Bella Yongok Kim, Patsy Surh O'Connell, and Irene Osborn, the Women Artists Exhibition opens tomorrow in The Gallery at TCC. Stop by to hear an artist talk, take part in a free art workshop, or attend the Oct. 10 reception. www.tacomacc.edu/tcc-life/art...

Welcome to fall quarter at TCC! The Office of Student Engagement (OSE) has tables set up in the Campus Commons. Stop by for snacks, resources, & activities. Be sure to pick up an OSE event calendar! Join us 5-6 p.m. in Bldg. 16 M/T for the Evening Resource Fair. tacomacc.edu/student-activities

Join us at the Tacoma campus Saturday, Sept. 27 for family-friendly activities including live music, face painting, photo booth, bouncy castle, petting zoo & campus tours! Everyone is welcome to come celebrate with us! tacomacc.edu/60years

Can't wait to see students back on campus for the first day of class Monday, Sept. 22! Need help getting ready? Stop by the Building 8 Welcome Center or fill out the "Contact Us" form. Lots of good information on this page, too: www.tacomacc.edu/enrollnow

TCC is turning 60! Join us Saturday, Sept. 27 for a day of food, fun, live music, and college history on campus. Meanwhile, this video expresses some of what TCC has meant to our community: youtu.be/BwLVWHyw7gU?...

Early bird registration for our annual Write in the Harbor conference is now open! Come enjoy a Friday night keynote with writer Rebecca Brown, followed by a full Saturday of workshops. Nov. 7 & 8 in Gig Harbor, Washington -- learn more & register at tacomacc.edu/writeharbor. #Booksky

Had a great reception in The Gallery Thursday! Congratulations to our Juror's Choice Award and Honorable Mention artists. Our next exhibition, opening fall quarter, features the work of Leonie Castelino, Bella Yongok Kim, Patsy Surh O'Connell, and Irene Osborn. www.tacomacc.edu/about/newsro...

Hope you can join us for the 23rd Annual Juried Local Art Exhibition reception tonight in The Gallery! 4-6 p.m., Building 4. Everyone welcome!

Due to the re-striping going on in Parking Lot "F" today (right now, in fact!), the @nourishpc.bsky.social food truck will not be visiting campus this afternoon. But they'll be back next week! Meanwhile, TCC students are welcome to visit the Building 17 food pantry on Thursday.

Celebrate local art & artists with us Thursday night in The Gallery! Everyone is welcome to attend the 23rd Annual Juried Local Art Exhibition reception, 4-6 p.m.

It's gonna be a hot one, Tacoma! Please feel free to stop by Building 11 for cold drinks & air conditioning if you need a place to cool down. We're re-striping the parking lots this week, so lots F, E, D, & C (all of the lots off Mildred Street) are closed today. Parking available in A, K, & G.

Our Financial Aid department will be closed Tuesdays & Wednesday starting this week this week as staff finish processing fall quarter applications. They'll be checking their email, though -- contact [email protected] if you need help.

Are we primarily a college, or the world's best blackberry patch? At this time of year it can be hard to tell.

Need a little live music to liven up your summer? Join us Saturday at 11 a.m. for the TCC Summer Orchestra Concert in the Building 2 Theater! Everyone is welcome to attend this family-friendly event.

The Titan Food Pantry is open today! Take your TCC student ID to Building 17, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., to pick up food and other supplies.

Join us Aug. 20 for Titan Alumni Night at Cheney Stadium! www.tacomacc.edu/about/newsro...

Oh, look, it's a couple thousand photos from the 2025 TCC Commencement 👀 flic.kr/s/aHBqjCoVPj

Are you a TCC Alum? Share your story as part of the college's 60 Stories project! www.tacomacc.edu/about/newsro...

This weekend is the 10th annual -- and final -- Zeek-End tournament with Isaiah Thomas at TCC. www.instagram.com/reel/DLVcLsM...