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Bellevue College to Host Annual Job Fair May 8
Bellevue College is excited to announce its upcoming Networking and Job Fair on May 8, 2024, inviting students, alumni, and community members to explore a wide range of employment opportunities.
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Fulbright Scholar Brings Global Experience and Perspective to BC
When Fabiola Moshi was young, her mother’s youngest sister died in childbirth. Moshi’s aunt had not been healthy, and this sparked a desire in Moshi to “help people access health care early.” “My passion was to be in medical personnel,” she said about her younger self. That passion led to a career in nursing, which…
Bellevue College Celebrates First Rainbow Crosswalk on Campus
As Bellevue College (BC) continues to increase in-person classes, students, staff and faculty returning to campus may have noticed that things have gotten a bit more colorful. In November, BC installed its first rainbow crosswalk at the top of Landerholm Circle, in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. However not many people were on campus at…
New BAS in Cybersecurity Launched
Bellevue College (BC) has announced the creation of a new Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Cybersecurity. The degree meets the explicit need employers have identified for systems administrators and security analysts by providing a pathway to the baccalaureate for students with two-year technical associate degrees in IT. Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing occupations…
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…
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…
A Great Career in Healthcare, and You Don’t Have to Wear Scrubs
A Bachelor’s in Healthcare Management and Leadership Opens Doors to Increased Pay and Satisfaction The job market’s hot, but where is it hottest? Where do average salaries run over $100K? It’s healthcare management. The Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts that there will be 30% growth in the field of medical and health service managers over…
What Should the Future of Bellevue College Be?
Public invited to town halls on setting college priorities Want to have a say in the future of Bellevue College (BC)? Two town halls are set to gather community input 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…
6th Annual College Bound Resource Fair
The 6th Annual College Bound Resource Fair for students with disabilities returns Saturday, Feb. 5, from 9 - 11 a.m. This free event is open to the public and is geared toward aspiring college students with disabilities as well as the families and educators in their lives. “I am very happy with my decision to…
New AI-Focused Bachelor’s Degree
Provides Path to High Demand Industry Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field that typically requires job applicants to hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Bellevue College (BC) is responding to this industry need by offering a new Information Systems and Technology (ITS) Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) with a Concentration in AI beginning…
A Tribute to Professor Dale Hoffman
Last spring, math professor Dale Hoffman retired after teaching at Bellevue College for thirty-seven years. The following is a special tribute written and compiled by Business Transfer professor Leslie Lum about his impact on colleagues, students, and the community. by Leslie Lum I first met Dale Hoffman over 20 years ago as a newly minted…