{"id":7138,"date":"2018-05-11T15:58:58","date_gmt":"2018-05-11T22:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/facultycommons\/?page_id=7138"},"modified":"2026-03-18T15:41:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T22:41:35","slug":"current-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/facultycommons\/current-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Current Events Catalog: Join Us!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><p><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/facultycommons\/2026\/05\/14\/book-club-understanding-the-gen-z-students-new\/\">Book Club:\u00a0Understanding the Gen Z Students&#8211;NEW!<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"lcp_excerpt\">4&nbsp;Thursdays,&nbsp;July&nbsp;16,&nbsp;23,&nbsp;30 &amp; August 6&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11:30&nbsp;a.m.&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;12:30&nbsp;p.m.&nbsp;Online&nbsp; We know that Gen Z students are facing a number of factors that have made education challenging for them as students and us as teachers.&nbsp;This book offers insights into the needs of Gen Z students and strategies for engaging them and supporting their education.&nbsp;Join this book group if you are interested ...<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/facultycommons\/2026\/05\/14\/book-club-understanding-the-gen-z-students-new\/\"> Read more<\/a><\/p><p><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/facultycommons\/2026\/05\/15\/excel-essentials-for-evidence-based-practice-basics-2\/\">Excel Essentials for Evidence-Based Practice: Basics<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"lcp_excerpt\">2 Mondays, July 13th, &amp; 20th,&nbsp;3:00&nbsp;- 4:30pm on Zoom &amp; asynchronous work on Canvas&nbsp; This beginner-friendly Excel workshop is designed for faculty, staff, and administrators who are new to data analysis and eager to enhance their daily work through more effective use of data. Over the course of four weeks, participants will develop practical skills ...<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/facultycommons\/2026\/05\/15\/excel-essentials-for-evidence-based-practice-basics-2\/\"> Read more<\/a><\/p><p><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/facultycommons\/2026\/05\/28\/how-to-survive-and-thrive-with-chatgpt-in-your-classroom\/\">How to Survive and Thrive with ChatGPT in Your Classroom<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"lcp_excerpt\">4 Tuesdays July 14, 21, 28 &amp; August 4 \u202f 12:30-1:20pm \u202f\u202fon Teams and Canvas&nbsp; In this self-paced, asynchronous seminar,&nbsp;you'll&nbsp;explore the rapid growth and transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on education, focusing on its opportunities and challenges in your classroom. Over four modules,&nbsp;you'll&nbsp;explore generative AI tools like ChatGPT, which produce text, images, data, and ...<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/facultycommons\/2026\/05\/28\/how-to-survive-and-thrive-with-chatgpt-in-your-classroom\/\"> Read more<\/a><\/p><p><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/facultycommons\/2026\/05\/28\/introduction-to-grants\/\">Introduction\u00a0to\u00a0Grants\u00a0<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Thursday,\u00a0July 16\u00a0from\u00a01:30am\u00a0\u2013\u00a02:30\u00a0p.m.\u00a0via\u00a0Teams\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 As Bellevue College negotiates difficult budget times, finding funding for new initiatives can be tough. However, BC was awarded $5.7 million last year in grant funding for programs and services across the&nbsp;college&nbsp;like Nursing, the Early Learning Center, and the Veteran\u2019s Resource Center. But where did that funding&nbsp;come&nbsp;from,&nbsp;and&nbsp;how&nbsp;can&nbsp;programs&nbsp;pursue&nbsp;new&nbsp;projects&nbsp;using&nbsp;grant&nbsp;money?&nbsp;The&nbsp;Grants&nbsp;Office&nbsp;is offering an Introduction to Grants workshop ...<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/facultycommons\/2026\/05\/28\/introduction-to-grants\/\"> Read more<\/a><\/p><p><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/facultycommons\/2026\/05\/28\/managing-stress-and-uncertainty-in-times-of-increasing-turbulence\/\">Managing Stress and Uncertainty in Times of Increasing Turbulence<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"lcp_excerpt\">1\u00a0Tuesday, July\u00a028\u00a0\u00a01:00 -\u00a04:00\u00a0p.m.\u00a0via Zoom\u00a0 Description: We&nbsp;are navigating&nbsp;a period marked by deep societal divisions, economic instability, global conflict, and&nbsp;numerous&nbsp;other stressors. This three-hour workshop is designed to help faculty and staff better understand how these challenges affect both our own mental health and that of our students. Together, we will draw on our shared experiences and insights ...<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/facultycommons\/2026\/05\/28\/managing-stress-and-uncertainty-in-times-of-increasing-turbulence\/\"> Read more<\/a><\/p><p><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/facultycommons\/2026\/05\/14\/reflect-reset-and-refresh-your-fall-teaching\/\">Reflect, Reset, and Refresh Your Fall Teaching<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Thursday,&nbsp;July&nbsp;23th,&nbsp;1:30&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;3:20 p.m.&nbsp;in person&nbsp; This in-person, hands-on workshop is a space for faculty to pause, reflect, and prepare for the fall quarter with intention. Together, we will explore what worked, what&nbsp;didn\u2019t, and how we can grow from those experiences. Through small-group conversations and collaborative activities, participants will share ideas, exchange strategies, and connect with colleagues in ...<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/facultycommons\/2026\/05\/14\/reflect-reset-and-refresh-your-fall-teaching\/\"> Read more<\/a><\/p><p><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/facultycommons\/2025\/12\/02\/roundtable-conversations-ai-practicum-new\/\">Roundtable Conversations:\u202fAI Practicum\u202f\u2013 NEW!<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"lcp_excerpt\">4 Mondays January 26, February 2, 9 &amp; 23 from 2:30pm-4:00pm\u202f on Zoom&nbsp; This workshop is designed specifically to foster grass roots, bottom up collaborative discussions around critical thinking and metacognitive skills around AI tools and their impact on classroom experiences. There should be a sense of urgency about supporting the greater college community\u2019s needs ...<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/facultycommons\/2025\/12\/02\/roundtable-conversations-ai-practicum-new\/\"> Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to see past events, please contact us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>4 Mondays January 26, February 2, 9 &amp; 23 from 2:30pm-4:00pm\u202f on Zoom&nbsp; This workshop is designed specifically to foster grass roots, bottom up collaborative discussions around critical thinking and metacognitive skills around AI tools and their impact on classroom experiences. 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