Since last fall, Bellevue College has been reaching for the STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System) and is how now been awarded the STARS Silver rating! Bellevue College Silver STARS Award STARS is a tool produced by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) that looks at sustainability holistically, measuring ...more about Bellevue College Certified STARS Silver
No more will you see students struggle to pull a paper towel from the dispensers in Student Union building restrooms. Recently installed Mitsubishi Hand Dryers are revolutionizing our hand drying experience here at Bellevue College. This project is the result of a student led initiative funded by the SESF (Student Environmental Sustainability Fund). This fund ...more about Hand Dryers installed in C-Building
The Washington State Department of Commerce announced nearly $8 million in grants to create jobs and to help seven higher education institutions lower their energy costs. Bellevue College was awarded $1,185,000 toward HVAC (heating, ventilation, air-conditioning) equipment and controls replacement and repair and North Campus parking lighting improvements. Bellevue College received the largest award this round and ...more about BC Awarded $1.2 Million Energy Grant
A Dero bicycle repair station has been installed on campus with funding through the SESF fund. The repair station is located right behind the bus shelter under the cover of the parking garage. Alongside it the bike bus practice loading station has been moved from inside the bus shelter to sit right next to the ...more about Bicycle repair station installed on campus!
I am extremely excited to announce the 14th Annual Bellevue College Earth Week taking place April 22nd-26th, 2013. The theme for this year is “Living in a Changing Climate”, giving the SSA, Science Division and the Office of Sustainability a flexible and pressing issue on which to base this year’s events. With a changing world, ...more about “Living in a Changing Climate” Earth Week 2013!
The American Association of Community College's Sustainability Education and Economic Development Center is featuring Bellevue College as A leader committed to sustainable practices and programming. Bellevue College became of member of SEED at the initiative of new College President David Rule. Here's an excerpt: Bellevue College has taken exceptional leadership in climate change and sustainability ...more about AACC SEED Center Features Bellevue College
The ‘Sustainability Reps’ take an active roles in identifying and expanding sustainability teaching and learning in existing courses and implement the work program overseen by the Sustainability Curriculum Committee. The Sustainability Faculty Representatives program is a pilot project funded through the Student Environmental Sustainability Fund, administered by the Office of Sustainability, and supported by the ...more about Announcing the Faculty Sustainability Reps
Bellevue College's Sustainability Director participated in a Transit Network Design Workshop in support of the Bellevue Transit Master Plan(TMP) in January. The Transit Workshop Report that summarizes the major themes expressed at this event. The city is updating its transit master plan, the document that addresses Bellevue's transit needs. The Transportation Department seeks to replace the ...more about BC Participates in Bellevue Transit Masterplan
Be sure to check out the introduction to Urban Biking class that will be available this Spring. This course provides an emphasis on bicycle safety checks, bicycle handling skills, safety practices for riding in traffic and critical thinking for safe cycling. Class meets for combination of classroom and riding practice sessions with an overnight San ...more about Go By Bike! Urban Biking Course
Bellevue College earns national recognition among sustainability leaders in higher education One of just 20 colleges or universities in running for Climate Leadership Award Bellevue College’s achievements in improving campus sustainability have earned it a spot in an elite group of just 20 colleges or universities nationwide that have been named finalists for the 2013 ...more about BC National Climate Leadership Award Finalist