Holocaust of Indigenous Nations Event

There is an upcoming exciting event that you will not want to miss! First Nations Student Association is holding a "Holocaust of Indigenous Nations" event. It is on Tuesday, May 22nd 2012  from 9.00am- 3:30 pm. The event will be held in the N building, Room 201.  The schedule below is a quick glimpse of what to expect. ...more about Holocaust of Indigenous Nations Event


Student Spotlight: Ashley Waddleton

After months of cold weather and rain, Bellevue was finally blessed with a bit of sunshine. Students all over Bellevue College’s campus have pulled out their spring fashion clothing from shorts, sunglasses to outrageous hats. I noticed Ashley Waddleton in my American Sign Language class as she took out strips of QFC plastic bags and ...more about Student Spotlight: Ashley Waddleton


May 2012 Newsletter

May 2012 Sustainability at Bellevue College newsletter…


Summer Quarter 2012 Sustainability Courses

Summer Quarter 2012 course are available for viewing! Make sure to check out this list of courses that faculty have identified which include and address sustainability. Bellevue College is offers a number of courses and degrees emphasizing sustainability and encourages all faculty to integrate sustainability into their programs, courses and sections. There are some GREAT classes offered which include ...more about Summer Quarter 2012 Sustainability Courses



Students Discoveries Support New Bins

In Nancy Gonlin’s archeology class, a group of students embarked on an exciting team project. The aim of the project was to play the role of archeologist and observe Bellevue College community’s behavior by examining the garbage, composting and recycling bins. They were not permitted to interact with the students. Their findings indicated that there's ...more about Students Discoveries Support New Bins


‘It’s So Green’ student video

Silvia Wilson created an awesome video for her  student project during the social media workshop.  The video, ‘It’s So Green’, gives students tips on reducing waste and using on campus composting  Make sure to keep them in mind the next time you plan a potluck.  Check out the video here.  



New Study Paints Vision of Eastgate in 2030

On April 23, 2012 the Bellevue City Council accepted the Eastgate/I-90 Land Use and Transportation Study.  Using a planning horizon of Year 2030, the Citizens Advisory Council, which included Bellevue College's former VP of Administrative Services, Rachel Solemsaas, undertook a planning process that extended from November 2010 to April 2012. The plan outlines a bold vision for Bellevue ...more about New Study Paints Vision of Eastgate in 2030


Faculty Commons Coord. on Sustainability Pedagogy

Bellevue College just hired the first coordinator for the Faculty Commons, Marika Reinke.  Marika emphasized Sustainability as a framework for her vision of the Faculty Commons. The Faculty Commons provides support for faculty-guided innovation, adaptation of curriculum and pedagogy, and other forms of faculty professional development that contribute to student success and to the educational ...more about Faculty Commons Coord. on Sustainability Pedagogy