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Community Invited to Discovery Day April 20
Bellevue College invites prospective students of all ages and backgrounds, parents, and community members to Discovery Day on Saturday, April 20.
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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…
When You’re the First in Your Family to Go to College
Students share their inspirational stories for National First-Generation College Student Day Growing up in San Diego, Quiniece Hubbard didn’t find a lot of encouragement to attend college. Her parents weren’t college graduates, so she didn’t have family to turn to for help. A college degree just didn’t seem attainable. Quiniece Hubbard Last spring Hubbard earned…
Bellevue College Early Learning Center is Open, Accepting New Students
The Bellevue College Early Learning Center (ELC) is now open and accepting new students. Current openings are available for children 1 to 6 years of age in the toddler and preschool classrooms. “We’re excited to offer the opportunity for community enrollment at this time,” said ELC Director, Lisa Alvarez Miller. The ELC serves the children…
New Executive Director Named at Center of Excellence for Information and Computing Technology
Bellevue College has named Brianna Rockenstire as the new Executive Director of the Center of Excellence for Information and Computing Technology. Rockenstire will work to create opportunities for Information Technology students and industry partners across the state.
Taking the Leap
In the spring of 2013, Charmaine “Cid” Canja fulfilled her mother and father’s lifelong dream. She became a nurse. It was the culmination of her parents’ sacrifice, long working hours, and for Canja, intense studying. Of the 35,000 people taking the Philippine National Licensure Exam, she placed fifth. The problem was, she didn’t want to be a nurse. Learn how a STEM to Stern class inspired her to switch gears, and discover a new passion for engineering.