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Bellevue College Board of Trustees Adopts New Mission and Vision
Bellevue College’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted to adopt new mission and vision statements for the college on Wednesday, April 23.
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BC’S Mayer Honored by Seattle Association for Women in Science
Every year, the Seattle Association for Women in Science (AWIS) recognizes a select number of women for their achievements in advancing science or technology, contributing to STEM education, or being outstanding mentors and leaders. BC chemistry professor Jennie Kong Mayer is one of three women who will be honored at the annual Seattle AWIS banquet on June 14. Mayer will receive the Excellence in STEM Education/Outreach award.
BC Names Ariane Hayes Dean of Health Sciences, Education, and Wellness Institute
Bellevue College (BC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ariane Hayes to the position of Dean of the Health Sciences, Education, and Wellness Institute (HSEWI). Hayes has been serving as Assistant Dean of HSEWI since the summer of 2022, working with outgoing Dean Leslie Heizer Newquist.
BC to Host Juneteenth Virtual Seattle Black History Tour
The Black Employees of Bellevue College (BEOBC) and the Black Student Union along with the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are partnering with Bellevue College’s XR Lab and eLearning to present the Virtual Seattle Black History Tour on Thursday, June 15, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
BC’s Ghashmari Receives Fulbright Scholar Award
Dr. Ahmad Ghashmari, English Language Institute associate professor, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award for the 2023-2024 academic year. Ghashmari will be hosted by Jordan University of Science and Technology.
AWS ‘Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance’ Involves 78 Universities
The AWS initiative will partner with several major companies, workforce development organizations (including Bellevue College) and international agencies to tailor technology and upskilling programs for the job market.
U.S. Department of State Awards Grants to Expand Study Abroad Opportunities
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to bolster international student mobility, including increasing the number of American students who study abroad, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), announced today that 34 U.S. colleges and universities- including Bellevue College - were awarded nearly $1.2 million in grants through the 2023 Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program grant competition.
Washington State Supreme Court Justice Mary I. Yu to Speak at Commencement
Washington State Supreme Court Justice Mary I. Yu will address graduates as the keynote speaker for Bellevue College’s commencement ceremony, which will be held Friday, June 23, at T-Mobile Park.
Notes from the President
Interim Bellevue College President Gary Locke:
Dear Colleagues,
As the weather has finally transitioned to spring, I find myself enjoying the warmth of the sun and the vibrant colors of nature blooming all around. It's a refreshing change from our cold winter and fills me with a sense of joy and renewal.
Meet Top Employers at the Spring Career Fair
On May 10, more than 50 of the area’s top employers will be on hand to meet with Bellevue College students, alumni, and community members seeking internships, jobs, and career opportunities.
Women’s Volleyball Team Support Each Other on and off the Court
After an almost two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Bellevue College women’s volleyball team ended their first full season since 2019 with a third-place finish in the Northwest Athletic Conference.