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larkswindow — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:48:54 CDT

Cascadia Community College
Cascadia is a Vangaurd Learning College. The focus is on student-centered and teaching-centered values, and adding learning-centered values to their mission and program statements. As such, Cascadia embraces the concept of the Learning College which "places learning first and provides educational experiences for learners anyway, anyplace, anytime."

(Cascadia Community College).

University of Washington Bothell
The Teaching and Learning Center at UW Bothell fosters a culture of critical reflection on teaching, which engages all members of the UW Bothell community in pursuit of our commitment to excellence, innovation and collaboration in teaching and learning. The success of the TLC will be measured by its contribution to transformative teaching and learning at UW Bothell over the short- and long-term.
UW Bothell Teaching and Learning Center hompage>>

Click these links to discover virtual worlds of teaching, and learning.

Bit 113 Class Site

Kay's Spring '08 Eng 101

Lundberg's Winter '07 Eng 101

Hudsick's Winter '07 Eng 101

Fralick's Spring '08 Poli 101

Rosenthal's Spring '08 Envs 210

Saneda's Spring '08 Regional History and Culture

Estelle's Spring '08 College 101

Cascadia College 101 wiki

Human Relations

Sociology of Families

Math for Elementary Education

Collaborative Survey for CMU Class

Fenneo — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:09:39 CDT

Hit the EASY EDIT button, and click inside the date of the event and type the name of the event ONLY, the date, place and time.
Be as concise as possible (a day may have multiple events, so leave space).
Enter events in 10pt font or smaller.
Add additional information on the event to your wiki page, an outside site, or a new page created specifically for your event.
Use the link tool (in easy edit) to link the page with additional information to the calendar entry.
Important- if you wish to add a picture to your calendar entry be sure it measures less than 1 X 1" (Note: logos and simple pictures work better than posters)
Unsure how to use the wiki? Message larkswindow, or schedule a wiki party.

Upcoming Parties are

Tuesday March 11th 1:30-2:30 in LB1-215 and
Wednesday March 12th 3:30-4:30 in LB1-215

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:46:26 CDT

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larkswindow — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:40:31 CDT

Learners will write a polished version of a short research paper, which will also be the basis for the debate. The assignment sheet for this will be handed out in class.

Here's our theme: Is a college degree worth it, or not worth it?

Below I've dropped examples of student papers written for an English 101 course. The description includes the grade the paper earned, and a brief comment from the instructor (not Melissa E.) regarding the "claim" or "thesis." The claim is identified on the paper itself.

These essay's are not necessarily what we expect you to write for your research paper. I hoped including examples with feedback would be useful for some of you (I know they would have been useful to me!).

In-class Brainstorming Assignment

Research Sources

Collaborative Learning: Tangled up in groups

Last Day of Class

tclundberg — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:49:53 CDT

At this brief forum, participants will

review the issues and methods that we discovered in May
discuss what points of difference are now in view at Cascadia
work with a group to use Professor LeBaron’s techniques to work on specific one point of difference (and publish their results)

tclundberg — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:40:32 CDT

Since midsummer the TLA has been exploring the question, How do we encourage interactions that transform learners? We have come back again and again to
differences that arise in a learning institution, differences between students, between staff, between teachers, between students and teachers, between students/teachers and the College. Sometimes these differences are exciting and productive (students discover that other students have a different understanding; teachers discover that students understand a text or an assignment differently than they do); sometimes these differences shut down conversations (a student discovers that another student or a teacher is dismissive of what she brings from her home culture; a staff person discovers that another Cascadian is dismissive of the work he does; a student is dismissive of a teacher’s explanation of equality in U.S. society). These differences (conflicts really) are unlikely to go away, and our purpose at this forum was not somehow to banish conflict from Cascadia. Rather, we wanted to clarify what differences circulate here at the College and discover (with Professor LeBaron’s help) a productive method for negotiating difference. To that end, we gathered a diverse panel of Cascadians; we asked them to reflect on what sorts of conflicts they manage in their work at the College. We have put to them two questions:

How do you see the role of a Cascadia learner and how the College supports you as you play that role?
What are two (2) specific points of difference/conflicts that you negotiate at the College as a learner and supporter of learning?

The result was a spirited discussion that turned up a set of themes that are attached here.

AmandaMintz — Tue, 27 May 2008 18:39:06 CDT

These pages are still under construction, as is the Club itself. Please contact Amanda if you would like to join us! We have lots of great ideas, and welcome more.

The Useful Links page is being created to provide the community with links to academic programs, environmental organizations, and other environmentally focused information.

Check back soon, we will update often.

AmandaMintz — Tue, 27 May 2008 18:34:54 CDT

Local Academic Programs (Page under construction)

University of Washington
Many environmentally related majors, minors and concentrations are available across the UW campus. The following is a sample of some of the core environmental academic programs. This page will help you find more environmentally related degree programs and research opportunities.

A new College of the Environment at the UW is currently in the planning phase. This college will encompass all the departments listed below and more, including programs at UWB and UWT, providing more opportunities for research and scholarship funding and interdepartmental collaboration. Read more about it here: http://www.washington.edu/provost/coenv/

The UW also offers many interdisciplinary certificate programs for undergrads. The UW Restoration Ecology Network is a tri-campus program that offers a certificate and senior capstone course in Restoration Ecology to students from all majors and campuses in the UW system.

College of Forest Resources
http://www.cfr.washington.edu/Acad/undergrad.html

BS in Forest Resources, Environmental Science and Resource Management, or Paper Science and Engineering
Minors in Environmental Science and Resource Management or Streamside Studies

Program on the Environment
http://depts.washington.edu/poeweb/

BA and minor in Environmental Studies

Department of Biology
http://www.biology.washington.edu/

BS in Environmental and Conservation Biology or Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

College of Ocean and Fishery Science
http://cofs.washington.edu/

BS and minor in Aquatic and Fishery Science
BS or BA in Oceanography: concentrations in Biological, Physical or Chemical Oceanography, or Marine Geology/Geophysics

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
http://www.ce.washington.edu/

BS in Civil Engineering: concentrations in Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Hydraulics and Hydrology, Geotechnical Engineering and others

Department of Geography
http://depts.washington.edu/geog/index.html

BA in Geography: concentrations in Geographic Information Systems, Economic Geography, Urban, Social and Political Processes, Regional Geography and International Development, or Society and Environment
Minor in Geography

College of Architecture and Urban Planning
http://www.caup.washington.edu/

BA in Community, Environment and Planning
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, minor in Landscape Studies

University of Washington, Bothell
http://www.uwb.edu/

BA in Interdisciplinary Studies, concentration in Science, Technology and Environment

University of Washington, Tacoma
http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/

BS in Environmental Science
BA and minor in Environmental Studies
Minors in Non-Profit Management, Urban Studies, Health and Society, Human Rights, and others

Western Washington University
Huxley College of the Environment
One of the oldest environmental programs in the nation.
http://www.wwu.edu/depts/huxley/

BS in Environmental Science: concentrations in Freshwater Ecology, Marine Ecology, Terrestrial Ecology, Environmental Toxicology or Environmental Chemistry
BA in Environmental Studies: concentrations in Planning and Policy or Environmental Education
BA in Geography
Dual degrees in Journalism, Economics and Education
Minors in environmental education, environmental studies, environmental science, geography, and geographic information systems

Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies
http://www.wwu.edu/depts/fairhaven/index.html "Fairhaven, begun in 1967 as an experimental college within Western Washington University, exists today as an undergraduate learning community defined by five attributes: (1) interdisciplinary study, (2) student designed studies and evaluation of learning, (3) examination of issues arising from a diverse society, (4) development of leadership and a sense of social responsibility, and (5) curricular, instructional and evaluative innovation."

BA in Liberal Arts
Integrates classes from throughout WWU
Majors are essentially self-designed around Fairhaven core courses
No letter grades; self and instructor evaluations
Fairhaven is older than Evergreen!

Evergreen State College
http://www.evergreen.edu/
"Evergreen has been a leader in environmental education from the beginning. In recent years, we have stepped up our commitment to sustainability to reach beyond the classroom and even the campus."

BA and BS in Liberal Arts with self-designed academic pathways
Classes are organized into interdisciplinary programs rather than single courses
No letter grades; self and instructor evaluations

DeniseMichaels — Mon, 19 May 2008 13:36:40 CDT

Dialogue for Democracy & Civic Engagement events have included:

Six students attended Dialogue for Democracy at Seattle Town Hall in November 2007 along with six faculty and administrators from Cascadia. Students who attended Dialogue continue to meet with faculty such as D. Ortiz, D. Michaels, E. Richards and M. Powell to plan civic engagement events such as -->
the MOCK ELECTION scheduled for Feb. 22nd that will include keynote speakers, a mock election and a debate, and voter registration. Students are taking initiative to invite local senators such as Rosemary McAuliffe, District One. Also, in December 2007, two students who participated in Dialogue for Democracy attended Senator Barack Obama’s speech in Seattle to gain knowledge of candidates for the Presidential election in 2008.
The 18000 Campus Way wiki - that's right, your online community was spun out of this event.

larkswindow — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:48:52 CDT

Fenneo — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:41:22 CDT

"Swing", like most fields of endeavor, also has it's own special lexicon. Once used mostly by
the musician's themselves, the slang has now become a part of the greater society. And, what
is even more remarkable, is the way the language has prospered. It is still widely used today,
AND growing. 18 Karat "Pure Gold"
Ex: "He's 18 karat."

Ace One dollar; Dollar's worth, one, first rate
Ex: "He's 'Ace' with me. (He's 'First Rate')
Ex: "Slip me an Ace, Gate." (Let me have a dollar.)

Air-check An actual radio or television performance
caught on tape; as opposed to a work done
in a recording studio

Alligator Originally, a slang term for "Musician".
Very early in Jazz history, musicians referred
to themselves as "alligators". Now it simply refers
to any Swing Devotee (abbrev. 'Gator or Gate)
Ex: 'Cat' #1: See ya later, alligator.
'Cat' #2: After a while, crocodile.

Axe ANY musical instrument.
Ex: Man, - what do you think of my new Axe?

Ball To enjoy
Ex: We had a 'Ball' when Tommy Dorsey played.

Baby A term of endearment. (for either sex.)
Ex: Say, "baby," I got us some "bread",
let's "move" downtown.

Bad Good
Ex: That dude does some "bad" ass playing.

Bag Delight - joy, etc.
Ex: Man, Jazz is my 'bag'. I 'dig' it the most!
Ex: Man, - Tommy Dorsey's "Well Git It" is my "Bag".

Balloon lungs A Brass player with good breath control.
That cat has "balloon lungs," he held that note
for one complete minute!

Barn Burner Frank Sinatra's slang for a classy "doll"
(woman). Today, it's applied to anything good.
Ex: "My 'Doll' is one real "Barn Burner."

Barrelhouse Colloquialism describing the 'low' saloons
at the turn of the century (19th) that
served whiskey straight out of the barrel.
Originally, "Barrelhouse Music" was the
type of piano music (also called 'Fast
Western') played in those cabarets.

Beat May be used as:
Adjective: Exhausted or tired.
Ex: I'm "beat". We've been gigging since dawn.
Noun: The time or timing.
Ex: The band played with a solid beat.

Big Apple New York City.
Ex: He's working at Roseland Ballroom in the 'Apple'.

Birdbrain Common slang for someone whose
thinking was a little muddy.

Blow A jazzman's term for playing an(y) instrument.
Ex: 'Satchmo' really "blows."

Blow your top Expresses both:
exasperation
Ex: Hey man, I know it's tough, but don't
"blow your top." (sometimes: "Don't Flip your wig.")
enthusiasm
Ex: I "Blew My Top" when Benny Goodman played.

Blue Notes Flatted 3rd and 7th notes are the definition
of the "blues scale".

(The) Bomb "Real cool".
Ex: Kenton's "Peanut Vendor" is "the bomb." Boogie Man A critic. (Dates back to the mid-1930s.) Ex: That "boogie man" knocked Basie's "One O'Clock Jump". Boogie Woogie A piano form (popularized in late-1920s Chicago) that uses a steady eight beat ostinato in the left hand. Today, the expression 'Boogie' has a sexual connotation. Ex: Hey, Baby, let's "boogie on down." Bounce A happy musical Beat (time). (Businessman's Bounce: A fast and nervous two-beat; it's now an obsolete expression.) Bread Money. Ex: You come up with the "bread"; we'll make the gig. Break Passage in music with the Rhythm suspended. Break it down In a real groove. Ex: They were "breaking it down" on "One O'Clock Jump" Bring Down As a verb - to depress. Ex: He "brings me down" with all that Blues playing. As an adjective - one who depresses. Ex: Let's cut out of here. This is a real "bring down." Note: also used as one word: bringdown. Bug Annoy. Ex: He "bug's" me. Burning Verb describing a sideman's technically excellent - and emotional - solo. Ex: Ziggy Elman's solo was "burning." Bust Your Conk To be carefree Ex: "Check out Charlie Barnet's gig tonight. You'll really 'bust your conk'." Canary A Female Vocalist. (Also: 'Thrush' and 'Warbler'.) Cans A Radio man's expression for Earphones. Dates back to the early 1920s when earphones were as large as small cans. Ex: Put these cans on and listen to this tape track. Cats Jazzmen, or people who love Jazz. Ex: Man, them "cats" are really blowin' up a storm. Changes Originally a Black musician's term for Chord progressions. Ex: Say Man, do you have the "changes" for "Stardust". Character Someone with an unusual personality. Ex: He certainly is a "character." Chase Two sidemen with alternating Solos. Chick A young, pretty girl (See "Frail", "Fly Chick"; "Barn Burner"). Ex: Man, that "chick" is a real Barn-Burner. Chills A real thrill. Ex: Listening to Benny Goodman "chills" me. Chirp To sing. Ex: That 'Canary' knew how to "chirp". Chops Originally, used by Black Hornplayers to describe the state of their false teeth or Lips. Generally speaking, it refers to the musician's technical skill. Ex: Wow. That Ziggy Elman has great "chops". Ex: My Chops is "beat" from all those high C's tonight. Clams Goofs by a sideman. Ex: Man did you hear all his "clams" on that tune. Clambake A Jazz "Jam" session. Ex: Man, them Cats had a real Clambake at the gig last night. Clinker A wrong note. (Also called a "fluff".) Ex: Cat 1: That was some "clinker" he had in the 2nd chorus. Cat 2: Yeah man, he really 'fluffed' it. Collar all jive Understand the subleties Ex: Man, I dug Claude Thornhill last night, and 'collared all his jive'." Comes On Par Excellence! Ex: The show "comes on" like gangbusters! Combo The diminutive for "Combination"; a small group. Ex: Goodman's small "combos" are sensational. Cool Originated (1950s) West Coast. Describes a restrained intellectual, rather than emotional, approach to music. Ex: Stan Getz plays some real "cool" jazz. Now a widely used superlative. Ex: He's one "cool" cat. Copacetic Agreeable Ex: Things are really copacetic here. Crazy Another jazz superlative. Ex: Listen to that "crazy" beat the band's 'laying down'. Crib Very Sparsely appointed Apartment. (See "pad") Ex: Come on up to my "crib" and relax. ("Cheap" whore houses often had just very small cubicles, furnished only with a cot. In the vernacular of the day, they were referred to as 'cribs' and the establishment as a 'crib house'.) Cut To leave or depart. (aka: "cut out") Ex: Let's "cut out". To outdo another person Ex: Charlie's solo really "cut" that cat last night. A battle of the bands. Ex: Basie and Lunceford's band had a real 'cuttin'contest' last night. Daddy-o One hipster's way of addressing another hipster. Ex: Hey, "daddy-o", what's cookin'? Dark Angry or upset (used in the Midwest). Ex: They were in a "dark" mood when he was late for the gig. Dig To understand - to get the point - to like. Ex: Hey, 'daddy-o', "dig" this crazy music. Dog (around) Follow Ex: "That 'cat' was 'doggin' me all night long." Drape/Dry Goods Clothes (Also: Threads) Ex: Man, I did that Cat's Drape. Ex: Man, dig these Dry Goods. How do you like the Drape? Dukes Not strickly a Jazz expression, - hands. Ex: He had his Dukes full. -handling the crowd. DJ, DeeJay Short for Disk Jockey. Originally, a radio announcer who hosted record playing show. Now also a party host who has no band, just plays records. Ex: That "DJ" spins some cool Cookies (disks). Down by Law The earned respect for talent or ability to "get down." Ex: After all those years of work, his success was "down by law." Drag Depressing a person's spirits. Ex: He's a real "drag." Drive To play with real concentrated emotion. End Still another Superlative. (See "Cool"; "too much" or "crazy.") Ex: The way Benny blows his licorice stick (clarinet) is the living, breathing "end." Fall In Arrive on the scene Ex: "I 'fell in' with 'Duke' at the Apollo Theater last night." Fall Out Exiting Ex: "Man, when they brought on the Musical Saw, I 'fell out'." Finger Zinger Playing very fast, or music written to be played fast. Ex: The "Minute Waltz" is a real "Finger Zinger". Flip To Act or think in a crazy (eccentric) manner. Ex: I really "flipped" listening to all that Jazz. Flip your lid See "Blow your top." Ex: I "flipped my lid" listening to Benny Goodman." Fly Smooth or slick. Ex: Man, that was a "fly" solo. Fly Chick Attractive female Ex: Man, dig that Fly Chick over there. Fracture To deeply affect (usually humorously) someone. Ex: Man, your jokes "fracture" me. Frail A Lady; A "Chick". (Also see: "Main Squeeze" ) Ex: Man, dig that frail. Freak Lip Describing a musician who can play endlessly. Ex: Man, he 'balled' all night, and 'blew' them away at the next day's concert. What a pair of "freak Lips". Frisking the Whiskers Warming up prior to a session. Ex: He arrived early and started "frisking the whiskers". Four Beat Four even Beats Per bar of music. "Two Beats" is also four beat time, but with the 1st and 3rd (or 2nd and 4th) beats accentuated. Gangbusters Powerful Ex: Man, did you dig Benny wailing last night, - He came on like 'Gangbusters'." Gas A performance that moves you. Ex: The way he 'wails' is a real "gas." (or Gasser) Gate or Gator Jazz musician. Originally used as a loving and warm description of Louis Armstrong. Folks said his mouth was as large as a "Satchel", from which came one of his nick-names -"Satchmo". He was also called "Gate Mouth", referring to an 'Alligator's mouth' (see Alligator definition above) above) from which we get the expression "Gate" or "Gator" - originally denoting a person as a musician, but today it denotes anyone. Ex: 'Skin me' "Gate". (Shake hands) Get Down Musically: Superlative playing. He really "gets down" on that horn. Sexually: Baby, let's amble on over to my pad and we'll "get down". Gig May be used as a : Noun: A paying job. Ex: I've got a "gig" next Monday night. Verb: To Play a job. Ex: I'll be gigging at the club saturday night. Gimme some skin Shake hands. (aka: Skin me!) Glims The Eyes. Also 'to look' (aka: Glom) ex: Glim this sheet of music. ex: That frail has great glimmers Gone Another Jazz superlative. Ex: He's one "gone" cat. Have one's boots on Hip; wise; know what's happening Ex: That cat has his boots on. Groovy Denotes music that really swings. ('Groove' is a Musician's term for Rhythm) Ex: Man, dig that "groovy" beat. Gutbucket Two meanings. 1. Barrelhouse 2. Crude Bass made with upturned washtub using a stick, with one string, attached to the bottom end. A. A Barrelhouse was a low type saloon used where drinking and dancing were the main attactions. B. A rhythmic style of Jazz or Blues. (Listen to the early Dixieland tune "Gutbucket Blues".) Ergo: A style of music associated with saloons and other low establishments. Hame A Job not in the Music Business. Hand me some skin To Shake Hands Ex: "Skin" me Gate. Ex: "Hand me some skin", gate. Head Arrangement An unwritten "arrangement". The band's sidemen just agree on the Chordal progression (Changes) and order of music and solos. Ex: The band sounded choppy because it was a "Head". Heat Solo space. Ex: Hey, gate, give me some "heat" on 'Jersey Bounce'! Hepcat Originally a musician in a Swing Band. Ex: Satchmo is one hep cat! Now, anyone who likes Swing music. Ex: That "hepcat" loves to jive. Hip To know; to understand. Ex: Man, he's one "Hip" cat. (Understands the music) Ex: I'm hip to your bluff. (understands a ploy.) Hipster Someone who knows and loves Swing Music. Ex: The "Hipsters" really packed that concert hall. Horn Usually a brass or reed instrument. Ex: Man, he blows a mean "horn". Hot Originally, the "Chicago" style of Dixieland Jazz was called 'Hot Jazz' due to it's driving character vs the easy going ensemble New Orleans style. In the 1950s, the term "Cool" Jazz came into common use to denote music that was more intellectual, rather than emotional. Ex: That cat blew one "Hot" solo on his break. A Hot Plate A "Hit" recording. Ex: RCA has a real "hot plate" with that record. I'm Booted Hip; Understand. Ex: Gotcha, daddy-o, "I'm booted." In the Groove Really Good! Ex: Benny's solo was really "in the groove!" In the Mix The group; The happening. Ex: With that cat "in the mix", we can't fail. In The Pocket When a band's rhythm section really grooves. Ex: They were really "in the pocket", tonight. Ivories Piano Keys. (They were originally made of Ivory.) Ex: Listen to that cat tickling the Ivories. Jack The Diminutive of "Jackson". A person. The Jazz equivalent of "Mac" or of "Bud". (Sometimes used in a negative manner.) Ex: Hey "Jack", don't dominate this gig. Ex: Hit the road, "Jack." Jackson A Male friend Ex: I Dig Ya Jackson. Jake Okay. Ex: That's "Jake" with me. Ex: He's "Jake" with me. Jam Playing (hot). (Usually: to Improvise.) Ex: That band was "jamming" tonight. Jam Session A spontaneous get together (often after hours) of sidemen freely improvising on pop tunes - just soloing on "head" arrangements. Ex: There's always an after hours "Jam Session" there. Jazz Box A "Jazz guitar". Ex: Les Paul's "Jazz Box" is usually a Fender. Jitterbug A 1940s description of "jittery", Swing dancers. Ex: Watch those "Jitterbugs" doing a mean Lindy Hop. Jittersauce Alcohol (drinking -not rubbing- variety) Jive May be used as a: Noun - an odd form of speech. Ex: That "Jive" doesn't fool me. Verb - to fool someone. Ex: Stop "Jiving" me, will you. Adjective - phoney or fake. Ex: He's one "Jive" dude. Perjorative. Someone not well liked. JAMF - Jive A-- Mother F----R. Joe Below A musician who plays for less than Union scale pay. Ex: How can you 'turn a buck' when "Joe Below" plays almost for free? Jump To have a good time. Ex: The 'joint' was really "jumping" last night. Kicks Pleasure. Ex: I get my "Kicks" listening to Goodman. Kill Sheer delight. Ex: You "kill" me, man. (Also, You "Slay" me man.) Kill it stop (doing something) Ex: That sounds terrible, "kill it". Killer 'Red Hot' musician, dancer, or music fan. Ex: Man, Dig "Killer" Joe's dancing. Ex: He's a 'Killer'. King Kong Cheap Moonshine (whiskey) Ex: Slip me 3 fingers of that 'King Kong'. kopasetic Nice. Good. Ex: The Count's solo was Kopasetic. Lame or Lamer Something, or someone. that doesn't quite 'cut' it. Ex: Those cats were layin' down some "lame" music. Ex: That "Lamer" just can't cut it. Latch On To "Dig". Catch On. Join in. Ex: He "latched on" when Benny started wailing. Laying Down Playing music (or sincere talk). Ex: I was listening to Benny 'laying down' some 'hot licks' on "Jersey Bounce". Licks, hot licks A musical phrase or solo. Ex: That cat can 'lay down' some "hot licks." Ex: I really got my "Licks" in on that tune. Licorice Stick A Clarinet Ex: Benny Goodman knew what to do with his "licorice stick"? Lindy Hop THE dance of the Swing Era, and of the new Millennium also. Originally, the dancers did "hop" to the music, but later, it was refined somewhat. Some very wild gyrations were added, including precision pairs dancing; "splits"; throwing one's partner in the air; and others. The dancers were later nicknamed "Jitterbugs". Long Hair Lover of Classical Music. Ex: He doesn't dig Benny. He's a "long hair." Main Squeeze A favorite girl-friend Ex: Linda's my 'main squeeze'. Mickey Mouse Term to describe an Orchestra that uses some sort of gimmick to attract listeners. Also used to the music played by such an orchestra. Ex: The band didn't 'Jump', they played Mickey Mouse. Muggin(g) Playing around. Having fun. Murder Superdooper. Excellent, Ex: She said 'Let's dance.' I said "Murder!" Ex: His solo was "solid Murder!" Nicksieland A New York City Colloquialism, - now totally obsolete. It was used in reference to the music played by the small groups at a club called "Nick's" (in the Greenwich Village are of New York city. Noodlin' Just playing notes and phrases with no particular meaning Ex: Stop "noodlin" around man. Let's get working. Off-Beat Originally, a weak or un-accented beat. Now also used to describe something out of the normal. ex: His playing of the song was really "off-beat". Off-time Jive Incorrect Ex: That story sounds like "off-time Jive" to me. Out to Lunch Absent Minded; Not paying attention. Ex: He's was "out to lunch" that night and played poorly. Pad Usually just a sparsely furnished apartment. The expression was coined not by musicians, but by the "Hippie" generation. The early 'hippies' would rent a room with no furniture; throw a Futon - a "pad" - on the floor, where they would sit and sleep and eat on it. (See also "Crib" above.) Ex: Some of the cats will be jamming at my "Pad" tonight. Peck Horn Tuba Plant you now and dig you later "Gotta" Go Ex: Plant you now and dig you later, Gator! Popsicle Stick A sax player's reed. Ex: I used a great "popsicle stick" at that gig. Queen A Pretty lady. Reeds Saxophones and Clarinets and other instruments that use a bamboo 'reed' to make sound. Ride A Hot Solo part. Ex: Joe, - you take the 2nd chorus ride. Ex: Did you hear Joe Riding during the chorus? Riff A 2 or 4 bar musical phrase. (Riffs really define Swing.) Righteous A 'real' Jazzman. A very good musician. Ex: Benny Goodman - the 'Righteous' King of Swing. Ex: Bix Beidebecke: a righteous Cornetist. Rock Another superlative. Ex: Basie "rocked" on One O'Clock Jump. Ex: "Rock Me" with the old time rhythm. Rock and Roll Describes the old 1950's music, but originally slang for sex. Ex: Baby, stop jivin' me, -let's "rock and roll." Rug Cutter Swing dancers - Jitterbug. Ex: That cat is one cool Rugcutter. Sackbutt A trombone. Actually very early (Middle Ages) instrument from which the modern trombone derives. (Sackbutt, Psaltery and Dulcimer) The expression was still used in New Orleans (1900s) where "A New Orleans funeral procession ain't nothin' without a "sackbutt." Salty Angry. Scat Nonsense syllables used in place of Lyrics. Ex: Ella Fitgerald was the "Scat" singing queen. Scene A place. Ex: Let's make the "Scene" at Birdland tonight. Schmaltz (Actually the Jewish word for Chicken fat.) In Jazz, a term denoting sweet -not hot - music. Ex: That band doesn't jump, they're into "Schmaltz". Screwin' the Pooch A series of bad mistakes while playing. Ex: He was really "screwin' the pooch" on "Stardust" last night. Send to stimulate. (a good feeling) Ex: Man, that cat really "sends" me. Sharp High Fashion. Ex: He's one "sharp" looking cat in his Zoot suit. Shroud-Tailor Undertaker Ex: The family called the local 'Shroud-tailor'. sideman One of the musicians in the band. Skins The drums. An animal's pelt was the original drum head. Slip Me Some Skin Handshake. Ex: "Slip me some skin" Jack. Ex: Skin me, Jackson. Slide Give or Hand one something or some information. Ex: "Slide" me the score of that tune, Jack. Sliphorn Musical slang for the Trombone (aka: tailgate horn due to the sideman's position in the early horse drawn wagons. aka: Slide horn) Smokin' To Put one's heart and soul into playing. Ex: Ziggy Elman was really "smokin'" that night. Snap your cap Same as "Blow your top." Ex: Calm down. Don't "snap your cap". Solid Another swing-era superlative meaning Good or great. Ex: "Solid", jackson! (Good work.) Ex: "Some of you cats are not on the beam. I know what's wrong, you've been cooking with cream. Now if you want a beat that's "Solid" and hard, Then Fry me mama with a can of Lard" --(Bradley Orch. Tune Lyric) Squeak Box Violin

Squeeze Box Accordion Square An "Unhip" person. (One who does not "Dig") Ex: That cat is real "square." Standard A Song that has become a "classic". Sugar Band A "Sweet" music band, - with vibrato and glissando galore. Sweet Music Music which never deviates from the melody. Swing The great music of the 1930s to 1940s, and again in late 1998 and into the 2000 millenium. It is symbolized by a sensational beat with the melody usually played against a background 'Riff'. Tag A tune ending; repeating the last phrase three times. Take Five Originally, a short five minute break. Ex: OK everyone. Let's "take five." The End A Superlative - (also see: 'crazy'.) Ex: Man, that cat's the living, breathing "end". Threads Clothing (Also see Drape/Dry Goods) Ex: Cat 1. Man, dig that cat's new Threads. Cat 2. I dig the Drape. Too much Another Jazz superlative. Ex: Lee Wiley's singing is "too much." Torch A song, or singer, expressing unrequited love. Ex: "My Man" is a real "torch" song. Ex: Peggy Lee was a real "Torch". Train Wreck The moment when one of the sidemen gets "lost" in the middle of a tune. Truck A 'walking' figure in the Lindy Hop dance. Ex: Let's "truck" on down to the ballroom. Ex: Man! See that couple "truckin'" on the dancefloor. Tubs The drum set. Ex: Listen to Krupa pounding those "tubs.". Two's and Fews Small Change, Very little money Ex: Man, I only had some 'Two's and fews' on me. Two Beat Four-four time played with a steady two ground beats on the bass drum. Wail Playing extremely well. Ex: Benny really "Wailed" on 'Sing, Sing, Sing'. Walking bass or walking rhythm A four-beat Bass rhythm pattern. Often called "Kansas City Walking Bass". Wax a disc Record a tune(s). Wig, Wig out To flip Ex: There was no reason; he just "wigged out." Wild Astonishing or amazing. (also see: Too Much) Ex: He plays a really "wild" trumpet. Witch Doctor A member of the clergy. (A Truly Apt description.) Wooden Kimono Coffin Ex: We all chipped in to buy the 'wooden kimono'. Woodshed (or Shed) To practice. Ex: He was in the "Wood Shed" all night. Wrong Riff Doing the wrong thing. Ex: Man, - you're coming on with the "wrong riff". Zoot A true Swing era expression describing exaggerated clothing, - especially the "Zoot" suit.

Taken from: http://www.nfo.net/usa/slang.html

Fenneo — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:56:23 CDT

SAVE THE DATE!! May 30th will be the best night of your life, but only if you attend this Hipster's dance. Be prepared to dance the night away while listening to Solomon Douglas and his Swingtet. The dance runs from 9:00pm - 12:30am and from 9:00pm-9:30pm there is a free lesson. So, don't be shy if you don't know how, we'll teach you!

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Hello Cats and Dolls,

Welcome to the ALL THAT JAZZ Wiki! We are the Cascadia Community College swing dance club. We will be dancing the night away multiple times per week this quarter. There are dances nearly every night of the week and we will do our best to keep you well informed. We will be sending out emails to let people know of the up and coming dances and any new news that may have related to the club.

One of our first ventures within the school was to submit a budget proposal to purchase a mobile dance floor. As you may have noticed the school is almost entirely carpet and that does not work well for us. Just last month it arrived! We have not hosted any events since its arrival, but we have big plans for the rest of this quarter and next year!

If you have never gone swing dancing do not fear as it is a very welcoming community and most everyone is always willing to teach. Just remember to cut loose, relax and feel the music!

If you are interested in helping head up the club or organize events please let us know via email. We are primarily a swing dance club but are open to all types of dance as long as there is interest, so speak up.

Here's lookin at you kid!

We attend weekly dances at Century Ballroom in Seattle every Sunday night from 9:00pm - 12:30am. If you woud like more information about Century Ballroom, visit their website: www.centuryballroom.com

bpotter — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:38:28 CDT

Interested in finding other campus members to pursue your interests, or connect with those of like mind?

For a list of upcoming events, or to add yours, visit the calendar.

Not finding a group that you like? Start an official CCC student club, or start an informal group here!

Here's the short list of Clubs, Groups, and Organizations on campus:

All That Jazz

Beyond the Beige: Urban Exploring

Cascadia Disability Support Services

Cascadia Health and Science Club

Cascadia International Programs

Cascadia Student Leadership (CSG, CAB, PRO)

Cascadia Student Math League (CSML)

Cascadia Teaching and Learning Academy (TLA)

Creative Arts Club

CRU

Gay and Lesbian Alliance

Global Human Rights Alliance (GHRA)

Outdoor Adventure Club

Phi Theta Kappa

Rotaract

Speak Easy

Students Against Dumping Electronics (SADE)

Students of Service

UW Bothell Events Board

UW Bothell ACM

Write Now: Online Writers Guild

CLUB BUSINESS CLUB

WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY (WIT)

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bpotter — Fri, 09 May 2008 19:06:34 CDT

Welcome to the Creative Arts Club page!

June 4th - Mark your calendars! We will be releasing this years edition of the Cascadia Yours Truly magazine! Be prepared to be blown away! We have many things planned including an evening concert after party. We can't wait to see you there!

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The mission of our club is to serve our campus, and our local community, by heightening awareness of the literary and visual arts. We seek to enhance and celebrate the artistic endeavors of the Cascadia community, primarily by representing the finest work of students, faculty, staff, the local community, and featured artists through:

~ Periodic reading series featuring students and Cascadia staff members.
~ An annual publication, formerly called Wetlands Review, renamed Yours Truly as of 2007.

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Work on the 2007-2008 edition of Yours Truly has begun! The club is now meeting on a weekly basis to adjudicate submissions, and will begin notifying selected authors regarding the pieces we have accepted near the end of the quarter.

Construction of the magazine will begin in spring quarter, and will culminate, as always, with a final release event where free copies of the magazine will be made available to published artists and visiting students alike. Aside from introducing the magazine, this event will also include an open mic which will be open to both authors and general attendees, whereat individuals will be encouraged to read/present their own work and/or read/present favorite works by other artists.

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Other places where the Creative Arts Club can be found online:
~ LiveJournal

Faculty Advisors:
~ Robyn Condit (rcondit@cascadia.edu)
~ Jared Leising (jleising@cascadia.edu)
~ Christopher Gildow (cgildow@cascadia.edu)

bpotter — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:03:43 CDT

Thank you for expressing an interest in the Outdoor Adventure Club. We have a lot of exciting opportunities available this quarter and this summer. Below there is a list of our activities. There are many events planned, but we would love your involvement for future activities. We hope to continue this club through the summer, unlike most clubs, and we feel that it will be our most productive time. Some activities that we would like to do are Climbing, Hiking, Backpacking, Kayaking, Back country cooking classes, Gear making classes, Lightweight backpacking classes, Biking and the very important Leave No Trace Classes. If you have an interest in helping with any of these activities please let us know.

Our present activities:

Climbing at Vertical World in Redmond; Price - FREE, all gear provided.
Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:00pm-4:00pm and now Fridays from 7:00pm-9:00pm.
Please come climb with us even if you have never before, it is a great environment to learn and we love seeing new faces!

NOTE: If you would like to go climbing and cannot make these times, please let us know so that we can set up an additional time for us to meet and climb.

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Community Partnerships Fair
3:00pm-7:00pm
Northcreek
Events Center

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Campus Community Forum and Panel
3:30 in CC1 250

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2008 Diane Gould Speaker - Professor Michelle Lebaron
1:15 in CC1 102

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Coffee With Carvajal
When: 3:00-4:00PM
Where: In The Student Government Office, (lower level) first room to the left of the welcome desk.

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Memorial Day

Nasair — Thu, 08 May 2008 20:07:42 CDT

When: May 22 (Thursday) 3:00 PM to 4:00PM
Where: In The Student Government Office, (lower level) first room to the left of the welcome desk.
Do you have questions about parking, tuition, or other campus services?
Come to coffee with Carvajal to get a chance to ask your significant and important questions or come to get informed about issues and topics happening at Cascadia.
Carvajal is Vice President for Student Success Services
Contact Colleen Fornia (student ambassador) at crfornia@cascadia.edu for more information