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OLYMPIA — AV���� will host several info sessions on the new lineup of certificates being added to the list of offerings this fall.

The certificate programs are designed to help individuals build skills in growing fields such as:
•    Business and administration
•    Integrated computer science
•    Environmental solutions
•    Interdisciplinary art, media and design

The first information session is scheduled for 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 30 and other sessions are scheduled in both August and September. 

“Our mission is to provide transformative education to professionals by combining theory with practice as they continue to develop more skills and competencies,” said AV����’s Board of Trustees’ chair Karen Fraser. “Through these new offerings, students will be able to advance in their careers and create a better world.” 

The certificates are the first in a series of new credentials at AV���� that will roll out over the next few years. All the offerings aim to give students hands-on experience in their field and provide an accessible, affordable and practical way to build new skills.

The college, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, continues to provide bachelor’s and master’s degrees in addition to the new certificates.

Learn more about certificates at AV���� by attending an.
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AV���� is proud to announce that faculty member, Susan Pavel, an accomplished artist and renowned expert of Coast Salish weaving, has been awarded a prestigious grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. This grant, awarded in conjunction with the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, will support an upcoming exhibit of Coast Salish regalia curated by Susan and other Native artists.

The exhibit, set to open in 2025 at the Burke Museum, will showcase the beauty and cultural significance of Coast Salish weaving, highlighting traditional regalia and weaving techniques passed down for generations. This collaboration will shine a spotlight on the rich history and artistry of Coast Salish communities and offer an educational experience for the public to learn more about Indigenous traditions.

Susan Pavel’s contributions to the field of Coast Salish weaving are well-recognized, and her work at AV���� has been instrumental in teaching and preserving these important cultural practices. The recognition from NEH underscores her dedication to her craft, her role as an educator, and the ongoing partnership between AV���� and the Native communities it serves.

AV���� congratulates Susan Pavel on this remarkable accomplishment and looks forward to supporting her as the exhibit takes shape over the coming years.

Are you interested in learning more about weaving? AV���� offers a certificate that explores the realm of texture, color and design of weaving taught by Susan Pavel titled, Sheept to Shawl. For more information on this and other certificates offered through the colleges Professional and Continuing Education program, visit /academics/professional-continuing-education.