Bellevue College Student named Coca-Cola Scholar Bellevue College student Sara Young received a $1,000 scholarship from Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society as a 2015 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. Young, 14, just completed her associate degree in biology, and plans to pursue a degree in neurobiology. On campus, Young was involved with the Helping Hands ...more about BC Students Honored for Scholarship and Achievements
News, honors, events, and happenings around the BC campus... TEDx Coming to Bellevue College Bellevue College was recently chosen to organize a TEDx event that will be held on campus this February. TEDx is designed to help communities, organizations, and individuals spark conversation through a series of live presentations. BC will draw on the expertise ...more about Campus Roundup
Two new programs offered by Bellevue College in partnership with Coding Dojo will help people employed in the tech industry, or those who want to be, upgrade their skills. The Ruby on Rails course will run from September 2016 to January 2017, and the JavaScript/MEAN course will run from November 2016 to February 2017. BC ...more about BC Partners with Coding DoJo for New Programming Courses
The first drama class was offered at Bellevue College in 1967. A year later, faculty member Bud Carlson founded the BC Drama Department. When Carlson died suddenly a year later, students voted to name a new theatre in his name. Today the Theatre Arts Department of Drama and Dance performs in the 300-seat Carlson Theatre ...more about Adding Some Drama
Bellevue College recently received approval from the NWCCU to offer two new bachelor’s degree programs in Health Promotion Management and Healthcare Management and Leadership that will provide area residents with affordable paths to family-wage jobs in these growing fields.
Joseph Twite, President of Complexe Scolaire Bellevue, and Bellevue College representatives, Dr. Ata Karim, and Dr. Gayle Barge, stand with students on their tour of Complèxe Scolaire Le Printemps, a primary school that six current BC students attended.
For more than 20 years Bellevue College has exchanged students and faculty with partner institutions the world over, representing over 51 countries. As the demographics have changed over the years, a constant remains: international partnerships provide untold opportunities for students and faculty to expand their horizons and learn in environments that challenge preconceived notions. In ...more about International Students Increase With Aid of Global Partnerships
It’s been quite the year of celebrating for Bellevue College’s 50th Anniversary, and it’s not over yet! Bellevue College is having a Homecoming event – our first ever. Activities are planned for every day of Homecoming Week, October 10-15. Held at the college main campus, there will be food, music and some surprises. Homecoming Calendar ...more about Homecoming Celebration to Mark BC’s 50th Anniversary
BC Music faculty member Dr. Brian Cobb composed music for the film “Bezango, WA,” which won an award for best music at the Northwest Projections film festival. Filmmaker Ron Austin is also a BC faculty member.
A full-length film, “Bezango, WA,” selected for screening at Comic-Con held in July in San Diego, is the work of BC faculty member Ron Austin with Louise Amandes, former adjunct faculty, and music by Dr. Brian Cobb. Their documentary has been shown at several festivals, including Northwest Projections, where it won an award for best ...more about Faculty-created Film Wins Music Award; Screened at Comic-Con
