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OLS Bellevue College Students Create Cards for Birthday Dreams

OLS students worked with Birthday Dreams, an organization that provides birthday parties to underprivileged children throughout King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.


Posted December 4, 2024


OLSBC Students Exercise in Robinswood Park

OLS students met to walk to Robinswood Park in Bellevue for their Community Activity.


Posted November 13, 2024


OLS Students Attend Japan Week at Bellevue College

OLS students experienced Bellevue College’s eighth annual Japan Week, a series of events presented by the BC Japanese Culture Exchange Club which celebrates Japanese culture and history.


Posted October 16, 2024


OLS Bellevue College Research Life Before the Internet

OLS students completed a research project about life before the Internet and presented their findings to the class.


Posted October 16, 2024


Summertime at OLS Bellevue College

While courses take a break until the fall, our students stay busy through summer volunteering!


Posted August 28, 2024


Jessica Salak Appointed Interim Associate Dean of the OLS Program

Please join us in welcoming Jessica Salak as the Interim Associate Dean of Occupational & Life Skills (OLS) Bellevue College.


Posted August 21, 2024


A Legacy of Dedication: Pilar Lopez Retires From OLS Bellevue College

OLS marked the end of an era, as our beloved Associate Dean, Pilar Lopez, announced her retirement after over a decade of service.


Posted July 17, 2024

Pilar Lopez poses with OLS students and Bellevue College's mascot, Brutus.

OLSBC Student Shares the Ten Best Things About Bellevue College

Written by Zeke, third-year student at OLS.


Posted May 1, 2023

Zeke at Bellevue College's Library.

Bellevue College On-Campus Housing: The OLS Perspective

Written by Anastasia, OLS Bellevue College Class of 2023


Posted June 13, 2022

OLS students pose in front of BC housing.

OLS Student and Alumni Nominated for 2022 Transforming Lives Award

Every year, The Washington State Association of College Trustees recognizes current or former students whose lives have been transformed by pursuing higher education at a community or technical college.


Posted February 7, 2022