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New El Centro Director Breaks Stereotype… »
With a new school year about to begin, El Centro Latino was in need of a new director. One was found by the name of Jonathan Bui. Bui is in his third quarter at Bellevue College and is currently working toward a transfer degree in Criminal Justice. He hopes to transfer to University of Washington and eventually attend law school. Being new [...]
Big Changes Hit ASG Line Up »
Three ASG Positions have been replaced since the Election Results Announcement With two positions, including the ASG presidency, at stake the Election Review Committee had a tough decision before them. All evidence was presented in the appeal hearing Wednesday, June 2. Not taking the decision lightly, the Committee used the maximum time [...]
Board of Directors Successfully Navigates Through »
The first official ASG Board of Directors meeting for the 2010-2011 term was held on Wednesday, July 3. ASG President Shellton Barnes chaired the meeting where numerous items filled the agenda. Assistant Dean of Student Programs, Faisal Jaswal, as well as the ASG Advisor, Candy Stewart were also present to oversee the meeting, ensuring [...]
Taking The Typical Class Room Experience To A Whole »
While most classrooms rely on textbooks, photos and simulations to transport their students into an in-depth learning experience, Andrew Johnson’s advanced business class went for the real deal. 20 students from a second-level international business class packed their bags and boarded a plane bound for Spain and Morocco. The purpose of [...]
Sometimes Even The ASG Needs A Helping Hand »
As the year winds down, the ASG is able to reflect on their progress over the past three quarters. To ensure they reach their maximum potential, they have decided to add an assistant position to help tie up any loose ends. Natalie Eberts has been hired as the ASG Representative-at-Large. Eberts’ main responsibility will be assisting her [...]
Unprecedented Change To S & A Budget On The »
Talk of budget cuts and tuition increases have seemingly become common practice around the Bellevue College campus. Students are all too familiar with the current economy’s impact on the higher education. For the past several weeks, the members of the Services and Activities Committee have been collaborating to make a definitive step in [...]
Funding Request Fill BOD Agenda »
On Wednesday, April 21, the ASG met for their weekly Board of Directors meeting. Several funding requests were on the agenda. Chiefly among them was from the BC Veterans’ Association. Four members and the faculty advisor came equipped with detailed and well-organized plans to help them plead their case. In May, the Veterans’ [...]
BC Helps Support Local Farmers »
Coordinated by the BC Student Science Association, on Tuesday, April 20 local farmers from around the community gathered in BC’s main courtyard to sell their produce and promote Earth Week. A wide range of goods were available including fresh vegetables, jam and honey to name a few. One of the most popular stands was Misty Mountain Honey; [...]
ASG Candidates Let Their Voices Be Heard In First Of »
On Wednesday, May, 5 ASG candidates gathered in the cafeteria to face off against their opponents in the first of two debates. Current ASG Chief Justice Bernard Ellouk moderated the event and was responsible for administering the questions. Each question granted the candidate a two-minute response. Responses below have been shortened to [...]
The BOD’S Time Runneth Over »
On Wednesday, May 19, the Board of Directors met for what would be one of their longest meetings this quarter. Extending far beyond the allotted one hour time slot, the Board was eventually forced to move their meeting into C212. A funding request from the BC Magic Club was first on the agenda; C211 was packed near capacity with members and [...]
