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Karly Wade accepts the Head Coach position of »
Written by: Susanna Pehrson In mid April, a few days before Karly Wade was supposed to run Boston Marathon, her kneecap broke in three pieces. A runners nightmare, but Wade says with a smile that it was better it happened in Seattle than in Boston. A long scar and a slightly swollen knee still keep her from running, but not from starting up the [...]
My Favorite Things: Mamma Mia! »
Written by: Susanna Pehrson World class actors paired with well-known catchy songs and a story that makes you laugh hysterically can't go wrong, especially not if you add a scenic Mediterranean island. MAMMA MIA — THE MOVIE is set to be a worldwide success, just like the Broadway musical, which has been seen by more than 30 million people. [...]
Who’s ready for a shorter school week? »
Written by: Susanna Pehrson According to unprecedented high gas prices, BCC is considering shortening its school week in the future. It is unclear when this would take effect, as well as how it would be organized, but according to Robert Adams, Public Information officer at Community and College Relations, BCC is looking into several different [...]
Pioneering BCC professor Roy Wahle passes away »
Written by: Susanna Pehrson Roy Patrick Wahle, Dean of Instructors and Interim President at BCC during its earliest days, died after a long illness in Ellensburg, Washington, on June 30 with loving family members surrounding him. Roy worked as a Dean of Instruction in the early years of BCC and was Interim President of the college, in 1976 after [...]
The freedom to be naked »
Written by: Susanna Pehrson I am a strong believer in nakedness. I am. But there are times when it is good to be naked, and there are times when it is, how do I say this, totally crazy to be naked. As a Swede, I have had many discussions about this issue, since many nationalities seem to believe Swedish women and men are so liberated that they [...]
Swedish students versus the states »
Written by: Susanna Pehrson When taking a closer look at the differences between Swedish college students and BCC students, obvious differences can be made. Not only are BCC students much younger on average, but they also seem more focused on their studies and college sports. While a lot of students in Sweden and universities in Europe take [...]
Grab your tassel and gown: it’s time to »
Written by: Susanna Pehrson About 500 students are expected to attend BCC's graduation ceremony, which takes place on June 13 at 7:00 p.m. The ceremony does not provide students with the actual diploma, but is a way to recognize and honor those who have graduated during fall and winter 2007, and the students that will graduate in spring and [...]
Lost identities in Argentina »
Written by: Susanna Pehrson Argentina, a country far south of the American continent, known by many for its turbulent history, capital Buenos Aires and, of course, its tango, was the topic of a lecture on Thursday by Lucia Zuppa, BCC Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence 2007/08. More specifically, Zuppa spoke about populism, dictatorships and the [...]
Ceremony honors those who go the extra mile »
Written by: Susannah Pehrson The well-attended Margin of Excellence Awards Ceremony in the Carlson Theatre on Thursday was not only a token of appreciation for the six faculty and staff employees who were given the prestigious award, it was also a testament to the very high standards of all BCC employees. Mike Humphries, president of the BCC [...]
Study and broaden your horizons »
Written by: Susanna Pehrson To study abroad is a way to open up your mind to other cultures and languages, hardly matched by any other experience. A major side-effect is that most students' personal growth follows the same path. BCC, as part of Washington State Community College Consortium for Study Abroad (WCCCSA), is offering three programs [...]
