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College Breaks Ground to Expand Space for Arts, Student Innovation
Bellevue College broke ground on a new arts building on May 15, embarking on the expansion of its total building footprint to more than 1 million square feet on a 100-acre campus. The new building will pave the way for an improved, modern student experience that supports innovation, creativity, and cross-disciplinary education.
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Online Learning 2.0
BC Gears Up to Improve Online Classes Using Faculty Peer-to-Peer Approach In the early days of the pandemic when classes at Bellevue College shifted from in-person to online, math instructor Luke Rawlings needed a whiteboard. He didn’t have one at home. So instead, he sat on the floor and used his washer and dryer as…
Can Changing the Way Writing Is Assessed Increase Equity in Higher Ed?
Bellevue College will join a consortium of seven Washington State Community and Technical Colleges in an innovative Antiracist Writing Assessment Ecology (AWAE) grant. The project, made possible by funding from College Spark Washington, seeks to change the assessment model for English 101 classes.
5th Annual College Bound Resource Fair Feb. 6
The 5th Annual College Bound Resource Fair for students with disabilities returns Saturday, Feb. 6 from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This free event is open to the public and was created specifically for aspiring college students with disabilities as well as the families and educators in their lives. “I am very happy with my…
Bellevue College Extends Locke’s Interim Contract
Former governor agrees to stay on for up to 2 additional years. (BELLEVUE, WA—January 14, 2021)—Today the Bellevue College Board of Trustees announced they will be extending former Governor Gary Locke’s contract as interim president for up to two additional years. The unanimous vote took place during a special board meeting on Wednesday evening, January…
A Degree a Long Time in the Making
Lisa Cramer is within a year from realizing a lifelong dream to complete her college degree in Diagnostic Ultrasound. Her path to this accomplishment however, has been anything but linear. Cramer grew up in what she describes as an idyllic setting in Laguna Beach, California. Summer days were spent on the beach. Her father was…
High-volume COVID-19 Testing Site Added at BC
From the Public Health - Seattle & King County press release Public Health - Seattle & King County announced a new testing site at Bellevue College will open Tuesday, Dec. 15, expanding efforts to control the spread of COVID-19 in east King County and along the I-90 corridor. This will be the first free, high-capacity…
Growing a More Sustainable Campus
From beehives to solar umbrellas, projects help make BC green Bellevue College launched its first Earth Week 20 years ago, and since then, the campus has grown with an eye toward incorporating sustainable practices both large and small. Join us for a photo tour of just some of the ways we’re going green to benefit…
Take 5 with Sheila Lozan
Sheila Lozan is a CPA, associate professor, and program chair for BC’s popular Business Administration Transfer Program that prepares students to finish their bachelor’s at a public university. Lozan previously spent 10 years as an auditor with PricewaterhouseCoopers. On campus, she’s well known for teaching beyond the textbook and helping students gain the experience and…
Bellevue College Statement on the Death of Former President Dr. Jerry Weber
It is with deep sadness that we share news of the passing of Dr. Jerry Weber, former President of Bellevue College. Dr. Weber had recently been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer and died at home on November 11, 2020 with his wife, children, and grandchildren by his side. Dr. Weber served as Bellevue College…
BC Provides Flu Shots to Students, Faculty, Staff
Experts recommend flu shots every year as the weather chills, but this year, coronavirus’ prevalence in the U.S. makes flu prevention even more important. A combination of both viruses, or one after the other, may lead to serious, negative health outcomes, respiratory health and overall ability to recover. To top it off, experts are not…