In celebration of Earth Month, the OLSBC Critical Thinking for Media class attended an Eco Poetry Writing Workshop sponsored by the BC Office of Sustainability. The workshop was led by Professor Camille T. Dungy, renowned poet and author of the recent book “Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden.” Professor Dungy guided students through ...more about OLS Bellevue College Students Attend Eco Poetry Writing Workshop
During Winter Quarter 2025, the students in the OLS Computer Applications in the Workplace course visited the Bellevue College XR Lab for their Community Activity. Throughout the quarter students studied advanced elements of the Microsoft Office Suite—particularly Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel—to gain tech skills that are often needed in the workplace. To see a more ...more about OLS Students Explore BC XR Lab
During our winter quarter, Individual Study students had the unique opportunity to tour and gain hands-on experience at the Health Sciences, Education & Wellness Institute at Bellevue College. Students delved into the world of healthcare, discovering a variety of career paths. In the nursing skills lab, they got to try out ultrasound equipment, immerse themselves ...more about OLS Students Tour BC Health Sciences, Education, and Wellness Institute
Award-winning playwright Barbara Lindsay recently visited the OLS Bellevue College Intro to Theater course, performed one of her newest plays, and led a discussion with students. Actor/writer Lindsay, based in Seattle, has won many awards and playwriting residencies. Her plays have been performed around the country and internationally. “Every continent except Antarctica,” she reports. She ...more about OLS Intro to Theater Gets Intro to Playwright
Procedural writing is a challenge for many people because it often involves laying out steps for a task that we either already know, have seen a final product of, or that our brains fill in the blanks for us based on experience. In their Critical Thinking Through Writing course, OLS Bellevue College students teamed up ...more about OLS Students Learn Importance of Procedural Writing
On January 22, OLS Bellevue College students, faculty, and staff came together for their winter quarter service project. Service Learning is an integral part of the OLS curriculum, and provides the program a chance to make an impact in the community. For the Winter Service Project, the OLS program created blankets for Seattle Children’s Hospital, ...more about OLS Program Makes Blankets for Seattle Children’s Hospital
Please join us in welcoming Jason Crull as the new Workforce Development Program Manager for the Occupational & Life Skills Bellevue College (OLSBC) program. Jason has dedicated his career to education and is passionate about supporting young adults as they transition into meaningful and independent post-secondary lives. He began his journey as a Job Coach ...more about Jason Crull Joins OLSBC Program as Workforce Development Program Manager
During Fall Quarter, the students in the Occupational & Life Skills Bellevue College (OLSBC) Mindfulness course studied focusing on how to be aware of the present moment, to use their breath to reset their nervous system when feeling anxious or stressed, and how to do small steps to be kind to themselves and others. Students ...more about The Impact of Small Acts of Kindness
Please join us in welcoming Meg Iyer as the new Associate Dean for the Occupational & Life Skills Bellevue College (OLSBC) program. Meg has spent her career in education and is passionate about inclusion and helping young adults with disabilities transition into post-secondary life. She began her career teaching in New York City through Teach ...more about OLS Bellevue College Welcomes New Associate Dean
This fall, OLS Bellevue College (OLSBC) students in the Self-Determination in the Workplace course stepped into the role of interviewers, experiencing the other side of an interview for the first time. This course focuses on key workplace skills, including understanding coworker dynamics, workplace social norms, and the rights and laws that protect employees. Through this ...more about Self-Determination Class Turns the Tables on Interviewing
