‘News’ Archives
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 [...]
BC Students Graduate In Record Numbers »
President Jean Floten wanted to pay a tribute to the community and graduates at Bellevue College’s commencement ceremony on Friday, June 18, for their sacrifices and struggles to be there that night. “This year, you’ve come back to us, to school in record numbers during this kind of economic downturn and reinvested in yourself, [...]
“Mattress Queen” Talks To BC About »
People call her the “Mattress Queen.” On Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at 12:30 p.m. in the conference room of N201, Sunny Kobe Cook, the founder of Sleep Country, was busy greeting the students and staff of Bellevue College. Hosted by the International Association of Administrative Professionals and the BC Student Chapter, the [...]
BC Students Raise Malaria Awareness By Sleeping »
On the Eve of World Malaria day, Saturday, April 24, eight students from Bellevue College slept out on the Liberal Arts Quad at the University of Washington to participate in the Sleep Out to End Malaria. The Sleep Out to End Malaria is a movement to raise awareness for the disease and to push for government action to maintain and increase [...]
Had To Be Productions Raises Awareness On LGBT Issues »
"Because You Know Me" made its debut performance in BC'S Carlson Theatre For Students, Faculty and Staff... At the beginning of “Because You Know Me,” a play presented by Had to Be Productions, Carrie Gibson, performer and facilitator of the company noted, “What we want is for people to feel.” Gibson and fellow actor and [...]
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; [...]
How To Pack a Nutritious and Delicious Lunch for Work »
Open the fridge, now open the pantry. Okay, no, open the fridge again, now try the freezer. Now, STOP. That’s enough with the frantic food dance and the constant back-and-forth; no matter how many times you look into the refrigerator and pantry, you’re not going to find what you think you need to get through the day. You need to [...]
