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Aspen Institute Names Bellevue College as a Top 200 U.S. Community College Eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize 

Today, the Aspen Institute named Bellevue College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. This is the ninth cycle of the Aspen Prize.  

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Bellevue College’s International Guitar Series to Strike a Chord This Week | 425 Magazine

Bellevue College has announced that its six-event-long International Guitar Series is kicking off on Oct. 17, featuring three original compositions co-created with students from the college’s Guitar Ensemble class.

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Feel Good Friday: A New ER, a Food Bank Fundraiser, and a Veteran Resource Fair | 425 Magazine

Bellevue College's Veterans Resource Fair was mentioned in a roundup of news.

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International Guitar Series Connects Students to Composers 

This year’s International Guitar Series at Bellevue College is about music exploration. World-renowned artists slated to perform on campus this academic year are known for their creative innovations in guitar music and performance. In addition to exposure to global guitar talent, students also get a unique opportunity to innovate alongside them. 

Discovery Day: Saturday October 25, 10am to 2pm

Community Invited to Discovery Day Oct. 25 

Join us at Discovery Day, an event that will be held from 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Student Success Center (U Building) on campus. 

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What to Expect from Bellevue College’s Japan Week | 425 Magazine

Bellevue College’s Japan Week is a six-day-long spotlight on Japanese culture, arts, and history.

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Fall Fun and Spooky Surprises: Your Ultimate PNW Events Guide for October | Seattle Refined

Bellevue College's Japan Week is mentioned in a roundup of October events in the region.

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College to Host Veterans Resource Fair Oct. 22 

Veterans and the greater community are invited to attend Bellevue College’s annual Veterans Resource Fair for a chance to learn about the college and how veterans' benefits can be used to support educational goals.  

October Calendar | The North American Post

Volunteers needed for the ninth annual Japan Week at Bellevue College on Saturday, Oct. 11.

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Starting fresh: Renewing your career via education | The Seattle Times

Bellevue College is mentioned in a story about returning to education in pursuit of a career change.