Date posted: May 1, 2017
Get ready for the May Bike Everywhere Challenge!! This month Bellevue College invites you to join the Bike to Work/Campus Challenge and the City of Bellevue wants you to join the “Bike Month in Bellevue” events! Bellevue College Team Challenge! We are forming a Bellevue College team associated with Washington State Bikes. The goal is to ...more about May is Bike to Campus Month!
Date posted: March 30, 2017
Hopelink is seeking volunteers for their Transportation program, right on BC campus! Why? - Help improve bus service and bike options! - Learn about transit opportunities and ways to save money while commuting! - Get more involved in your community! - Meet new people and have fun! When? Monday, April 3rd 8:00-3:00pm Tuesday, April 4th ...more about Become a Hopelink Travel Programs Volunteer!
Date posted: March 23, 2017
Although the ASG Environmental and Social Responsibility Rep position was just filled for the rest of the spring quarter, you have another chance! The full year position is now open for applications. This is a great opportunity to get some real world sustainability experience and make a difference for environmental and social justice for your ...more about 2017/2018 ASG Positions OPEN – Sustainability Job!
Date posted: March 22, 2017
As you may know, Earth Week is fast approaching (April 17th- 22nd!) and Bellevue College has a LOT going on. The Office of Sustainability has been hard at work putting together a series of workshops, documentaries, and speakers around the theme Rise up! Be the Change! Keep a look out for the full poster and schedule ...more about Student Art Walk (PRIZES!), Terrance Hayes, and Earth Week!
Date posted: February 3, 2017
Every year, Meteorology Instructor (and Science Assistant Dean) Kent Short writes a short annual summary of what the data tells us about climate change. Attached is his January 2017 update. Global Warming Update January 2017 For the third consecutive year, the annual mean global land and ocean surface air temperatures in 2016 set a ...more about Kent Short: Global Warming Update 2017
Date posted: February 3, 2017
Background A Clean Energy Future is Needed for the success of our students” This letter was collaboratively developed by a diverse group of Higher Education Institutions and Second Nature, and released on Dec. 19, 2016. Bellevue College also collaborated, with the letter being signed by interim president Jill Wakefield. The final letter was sent to the new ...more about Higher Education CLIMATE ACTION LETTER
Date posted: February 3, 2017
Date posted: February 3, 2017
By Whisper St. Christopher Hello Bellevue College! Remember when it snowed for the first time this Winter? All pretty and white, and the air had that lovely cold crispness to it… Perhaps you went out for an evening stroll as the flurries fell down on your shoulders and caught on the fuzzy bits of your ...more about Winter Sustainable Foods Ideas
Date posted: January 12, 2017
Karen Bosshart, a member of the sustainability community on campus and also an employee of the Student Programs front desk, is running a feminine hygiene product drive to help students in need on campus. Karen drew attention to the fact that there is a Food Pantry on the 2nd floor of the Student Union, and ...more about BC Student Runs Feminine Hygiene Drive through SESF
Date posted: January 9, 2017
King County Metro now offering free carpool permits at select park and rides Starting February 1, King County Metro Transit will reserve parking spaces at area park-and-rides until 8:30 a.m. each morning for groups of two or more riders who regularly ride the bus, or use park-and-rides to meet a vanpool or other carpool. All ...more about King County Metro now offering free carpool permits at select park and rides
