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Fukutaki inducted as Chair of ACCT board of directors | Northwest Asian Weekly

Richard Fukutaki, a member of the Bellevue College Board of Trustees, has officially stepped into the role of board chair for the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT).

https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/news/article/bc-welcomes-six-new-members-into-athletics-hall-of-fame/

Bellevue College Announces 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees | 425 Magazine

Bellevue College recently announced five new members and one team have been inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame.

Rich Fukutaki stands at podium holding a gavel as he speaks.

Bellevue College Trustee Inducted as Chair of ACCT Board of Directors 

Bellevue College Trustee Richard Fukutaki was recently inducted as board chair into the ACCT Board of Directors.

https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/news/article/bc-welcomes-six-new-members-into-athletics-hall-of-fame/

Bellevue College Welcomes New Members, Team into Athletics Hall of Fame 

The event celebrated the contributions of athletes, coaches, and supporters who have made a lasting impact on Bellevue College athletics and inspired future generations.

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Turning experience into college credits | The Seattle Times

Bellevue College's dean of Enrollment Management was interviewed about the college's Academic Credit for Prior Learning offerings.

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$125K Raised for Bellevue College’s New Trustee Legacy Endowment | 425 Business

Merisa Heu-Weller, previously a member of Bellevue College’s board of trustees, recently donated $50,000 to the school as a parting gift, according to a release from BC.

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Bellevue College Awarded $500K National Science Foundation Grant | 425 Magazine

The National Science Foundation has awarded Bellevue College a $500,000 grant to help the college continue its efforts to address climate change and improve STEM education using a social-justice framework in the classroom.

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Bellevue College’s Discovery Day Set for This Weekend | 425 Magazine

Bellevue College's Discovery Day welcomes everyone in the community. The event gives people the opportunity to learn about the college, its programs, and services available for students.

Merisa Heu-Weller speaks at evening reception.

Trustees, Community Raise $125K for Endowment, Scholarships

After serving more than 10 years on the Bellevue College Board of Trustees, Merisa Heu-Weller and her husband Daniel bequeathed one last parting gift – a $50,000 donation that led to a total of $125,000 donated to establish the Bellevue College Trustee Legacy Endowment. 

Desiré Sotelo

Bellevue College Appoints New Board of Trustees Member | 425 Business

Bellevue College Board of Trustees member Desiré Sotelo began her first term with the board at the beginning of the 2024-25 academic year.