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Notes from the President

Dear Colleagues,

This Spring, the Health Sciences, Education & Wellness Institute (HSEWI) is hosting Fulbright Scholar Dr. Fabiola Vincent Moshi. Dr. Moshi comes to us from Tanzania, and is an expert in both clinical nursing (focusing on pregnancy and childbirth) and in teaching nursing.

Tombolo Institute Partners with Microsoft to Launch Program for Workforce Education

In collaboration with Microsoft Learn for Educators, Tombolo Institute is launching new courses to educate and prepare Washington professionals for successful careers in technology. These courses allow students to develop the most in-demand technical skills and the opportunity to earn industry recognized Microsoft Certifications upon course completion. The courses from Tombolo aim to equip students…

Notes from the President

Dear Colleagues,

Welcome to Spring Quarter! The activity level has really been picking up on campus over the last few weeks and I’m looking forward to our continued transition to our “new normal.” It’s been a pleasure finally meeting so many more of you in-person recently and I look forward to connecting and reconnecting with you over the Spring Quarter.

Original BC Musical Debuted to First In-Person Audience Since Start of COVID-19

Bellevue College recently presented A Stormy Night at the Queen City Speakeasy. The musical from Tammi Doyle (director), Aimee Hong (musical director), and Jenna Spinei (choreographer) premiered on Wednesday, Mar. 2 and ran through Saturday, Mar. 5.  The BC Theatre Arts event told the story of the Queen City Speakeasy, one of the hottest bars…

Recognizing International Transgender Day of Visibility

Dear BC Community,

This year Bellevue College will celebrate the 13th annual International Transgender Day of Visibility which occurs on March 31. It’s a day to acknowledge and recognize the many accomplishments and victories of transgender and gender-nonconforming people. It’s also a critical opportunity to deepen our understanding of the threats and challenges they continue to face.

Amazon Workers Can Now Attend These 180 Colleges for Free | Fortune

Amazon is adding partnerships with more than 140 colleges and universities to provide a cost-free college education to its hourly employees—bringing the number of schools Amazonians can attend debt-free to 180. Bellevue College is one of these institutions.

Amazon, the second-largest U.S.-based retailer, also unveiled that the program will now be available to employees who have been with the company for just 90 days.

Bellevue College Launches New AI-Focused Bachelor’s Degree | 425 Business

Bellevue College is responding to industry need for more graduates trained in artificial intelligence (AI) by offering a new degree next fall — a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) with a concentration in AI.

“Advisory committee members, including those that work at Microsoft, Amazon and Facebook, have recommended adding an AI concentration, and are excited about this new addition to the curriculum,” Alysa Kelsey, program manager for the college’s information technology programs, said in a news release.

EdReformer announces the Best Interior Design Schools in the US | Digital Journal

EdReformer has curated a list of some of the best institutes in the US that offer degrees in the field of Interior Design. Studying at these colleges, students can successfully land a job that will pay them handsomely. Bellevue College is ranked #2 in the nation.

Gary Locke Keynotes Anti-Hate Summit | Northwest Asian Weekly

"The first Asian governor of Washington state and Bellevue College's interim president gave the keynote speech on Oct. 18 at the Eradicate Hate Global Summit, a virtual conference dedicated to “honor the global victims of hate by breaking down silos, exchanging ideas, and engaging in prioritized actions against hate.” In his speech, Locke discussed the importance of fighting hate after the history of anti-Asian sentiment in the U.S. and his own experience overcoming hate as an Asian American."

Public Invited to Help Shape Bellevue College Priorities | 425

Two virtual town halls are set this week to gather community input on the future of Bellevue College as part of the Priorities Project, an initiative launched by the college’s board of trustees to identify the priorities and values that will guide the college through the next three to five years.

The project will help the college focus on what’s most important to the campus as well as the greater Bellevue community, according to a news release. Additionally, the project will explore criteria to identify the best candidates in the upcoming search for a permanent president at the college.

Town halls will occur via Zoom at 7 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. Friday.