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College to Host ‘Never Again is Now: A Permanent Commitment’ Ceremony June 11
Bellevue College will hold a ceremony for the permanent installation of the Never Again is Now mural on campus on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
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Statement on Recent Events
Dear BC Community,
The events of the past week have left our hearts heavy. It seemed as if each day we were met with additional disturbing news of another mass shooting and a life lost at the hands of law enforcement. It is challenging to know what words are adequate in these moments. It feels as if when we begin to recover from one tragedy, we are met with another.
Recognizing Arab American Heritage Month
Dear BC Community,
April is Arab American Heritage Month, a time to recognize and acknowledge the significant contributions Arab Americans—3.5 million strong—have made to this country and our own community.
Recognizing World Autism Awareness Day
Dear BC Community,
Today Bellevue College joins the United Nations in celebrating World Autism Awareness Day, a time to recognize and spread awareness for the rights of people with autism. It was first designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007 and has been observed worldwide ever since.
Recognizing International Transgender Day of Visibility
Dear BC Community,
Next week marks the 12th annual International Transgender Day of Visibility which occurs on March 31. It’s a day to acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments and victories of transgender and gender-nonconforming people.
Statement on Atlanta Mass Shootings
Dear BC Community,
Like our entire campus community, I am shocked and saddened by the mass shootings yesterday in Atlanta that took the lives of eight people, six of whom were Asian women.
BC’s Commitment to the Asian Pacific Islander Community
Dear BC Community,
Since the COVID-19 pandemic turned American life upside down 12 months ago, we’ve seen an alarming rise in violence, harassment, and discrimination against members of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Asian Americans, especially the elderly and women, have been brutally attacked all across our nation, including here in the Seattle area.
BC DECA Sweeps Regional Awards
Bellevue College (BC) was named the top college across Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia at the annual Collegiate DECA regional competition known as the State Career Development Conference. BC has been the top college in the region for the past 6 years. The competition, held virtually March 5-6, was run by the College of…
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Some changes around the Journal office | The Journal of the San Juan Islands
Change has become second nature amid the COVID-19 pandemic.