It seems like every year, America becomes more divided as people become less tolerant of those who have opposing views and opinions. Along with this division comes attempts to silence and ostracize those with whom we don’t agree, a concept that’s known as “cancel culture.” … [Read more...]
KBTC’s Northwest Now takes a closer look at local and national attacks on AAPI community
After a year of the COVID pandemic and its adverse consequences, racism has made its way into the crisis. Attacks on Asians and Pacific Islanders are up all over the country as hate has caused some to blame Asians for the pandemic. … [Read more...]
Bates: KBTC’s Northwest Now highlights addiction during the pandemic
As we mark a full year of the COVID pandemic, there is hope that with the mass distribution of vaccines, we will be able to fight the disease. However, there remains an epidemic that’s been around long before COVID, and it has worsened because of the pandemic: opioid addiction. … [Read more...]
KBTC’s Northwest Now talks Black History Month with UW professor Quintard Taylor
We recognize Black History Month in February. But really, Black History Month is every month–because Black history is history. … [Read more...]
Bates: Spotlight on Students: Cybersecurity student says staff help them find their voice, increase campus involvement
Student Kimberly Nwankolo says, “I chose Cybersecurity because for one, I love working with computers, & this seemed like an incredible opportunity…” … [Read more...]
Bates: FTE News Magazine spotlights new Center for Allied Health Education
February’s edition of FTE News Magazine featured an article about the construction of Bates Technical College’s new Center for Allied Health Education. … [Read more...]
Bates: KBTC’s Northwest Now examines Tacoma’s rise in violence, crime
The year 2020 saw a disturbing increase in violent crime in Tacoma, Wash. Now it’s 2021, and that troubling trend appears to be on the rise as police investigate more fatal shootings almost every week. … [Read more...]
Bates President Lin Zhou appointed to state aerospace machinist committee board
TACOMA, Wash. – Bates Technical College President Lin Zhou was recently appointed to the Aerospace Machinist Joint Training Committee Board of Directors. The state-funded, non-profit organization supports the Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) in developing and maintaining aerospace and advanced manufacturing apprenticeship programs across … [Read more...]
Bates: Commercial Truck Driving instructor inspired by fellow faculty member Bob Gunter
Meet Henry Reisch, Commercial Truck Driving: Entry Level instructor 1. How long have you worked at Bates, and what is your role? … [Read more...]
KBTC’s Northwest Now focuses on Boeing’s future in Washington state
COVID-19 had its negative effect on Boeing, but before the pandemic, the aerospace giant had experienced its share of problems including a software issue that caused the deaths of hundreds of people in two separate crashes. … [Read more...]