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Bellevue College Certified STARS Silver

Bellevue College Silver STARS Award

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


Hand Dryers installed in C-Building

New Handdryer in bathroom

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


BC Awarded $1.2 Million Energy Grant

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




AACC SEED Center Features Bellevue College

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


Announcing the Faculty Sustainability Reps

Bellevue College Faculty sitting around a table

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


BC Participates in Bellevue Transit Masterplan

Transit Network Design Workshop Report poster

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


Go By Bike! Urban Biking Course

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


BC National Climate Leadership Award Finalist

Second Nature Climate Leadership Award Finalist 2013

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