Earth Week 2013 – Living in a Changing Climate

Earth Week Logo 2013

In the spirit of environmental literacy, the Bellevue College Student Science and Sustainability Association (SSA), in conjunction with the BC Office of Sustainability, is sponsoring the 14th annual Earth Week starting April 22nd – a week of lectures, demonstrations, information booths, prizes, videos, and music!



BC Participates in Bellevue Transit Masterplan

Transit Network Design Workshop Report poster

Bellevue College's Sustainability Director participated in a Transit Network Design Workshop in support of the Bellevue Transit Master Plan(TMP) in January.  The Transit Workshop Report that summarizes the major themes expressed at this event. The city is updating its transit master plan, the document that addresses Bellevue's transit needs. The Transportation Department seeks to replace the ...more about BC Participates in Bellevue Transit Masterplan


Earth Week Haiku Contest

We invite everyone to participate in our Third Earth Week Haiku Contest.   The Rules:    Anyone can enter - no experience or expertise necessary. Just write a three-line haiku (5-7-5 syllables) about something related to the Earth, nature, the environment, climate, consumption, toxins, urban wildlife, rainforests, etc. (special consideration will be given to haiku related to ...more about Earth Week Haiku Contest


Go By Bike! Urban Biking Course

Be sure to check out the introduction to Urban Biking class that will be available this Spring. This course provides an emphasis on bicycle safety checks, bicycle handling skills, safety practices for riding in traffic and critical thinking for safe cycling. Class meets for combination of classroom and riding practice sessions with an overnight San ...more about Go By Bike! Urban Biking Course


BC National Climate Leadership Award Finalist

Second Nature Climate Leadership Award Finalist 2013

Bellevue College earns national recognition among sustainability leaders in higher education One of just 20 colleges or universities in running for Climate Leadership Award  Bellevue College’s achievements in improving campus sustainability have earned it a spot in an elite group of just 20 colleges or universities nationwide that have been named finalists for the 2013 ...more about BC National Climate Leadership Award Finalist


City of Kirkland – College Intern

This is a paid internship position that assists the City Manager's Office with communications and research through the summer of 2013. More information here.


Campus to Congress Fellowship

Campus to Congress (C2C) Fellows program provides leadership training for undergraduates and recent graduates pursuing careers in sustainability and environmental activism. The organization offers workshops for fellows to engage skills in sustainability leadership. The nearest workshop is on April 12-14 at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon. More information here.


Seattle Tilth – Recycle More Program Educator

This position will be responsible for providing education and outreach on curbside recycling to diverse audiences in a variety of settings. The Recycle More Educator will also assist with the logistics of the Recycle More program. Learn more here.