Bellevue College announces Interim President: Laura Saunders
On Friday June 3, the Bellevue College Board of Trustees appointed Dr.. Laura E. Saunders to serve as interim president starting on July 17, 2011. Saunders, who has over 40 […]
Articles by Eileen Cho
President Jean Floten to bid farewell to Bellevue College
After 23 years at Bellevue College, President Jean Floten will be leaving in August to start a new position as Chancellor of Western Governors University – Washington (WGU). WGU is […]
Peter Buffet connects with Bellevue College students
In the economy driven atmosphere of modern western civilization, the last person one would expect to preach values of inner satisfaction over financial gains would be the son of a […]
Bellevue College becomes more sustainable
Throughout this 2010-2011 academic year, Bellevue College has made great leaps towards becoming a more environmentally sustainable college campus and community. For example, in every bathroom on campus, users will […]
Granola Fever: they got it going on
In California, no matter who you are, you’re lookin’ good because you’re cookin’ in the sun. The cute Cali boys who hang out on the beach doing the “Cat Daddy” […]
Discover the world with BC Study Abroad
Very few community colleges across the country offer invaluable study abroad experiences. Luckily, that is not the case for Bellevue College. BC has a myriad of travel options for students […]
BC Helps Japan
More than 10,000 lives have been lost and more than 17,000 people have lost their homes in Japan. Sadly, Japan is nowhere near recovering from the earthquakes and tsunami that […]
Spring into Earth Week: Bellevue College celebrates!
Beginning April 18 through 22, the 12th Annual Earth Week at Bellevue College will take place. The theme of Earth Week this year is “Environmental and Social Justice.” All the […]
What is spring break?
I’ve pulled THREE all-nighters this week but all’s good when you have good grades college. The only things I’ve had to drink this whole week is literally coffee. Two quarters […]
BC’s SAMI hosts science fair
On Saturday March 12 Bellevue College hosted the annual Central Sound Regional Science and Engineering Fair (CSRSEF). The event was sponsored by the Microsoft Store, Rotary Club of Redmond, Bellevue College Association […]
BC Professor Dr. Gita Bangera invited to speak at UN conference
Bellevue College’s microbiology and genomics professor Dr. Gita Bangera, who created BC’s highly praised ComGen Project, has recently been invited to the United Nations. Dr. Bangera will be participating in a […]
BC has tools for students to deal with stress
Transferring can put a lot of pressure on student’s lives. Researching a plethora of schools, filing out an application, spending hours on the personal essay and supplements and of course, […]
Reality check: Captain Hook wasn’t that evil compared to the Somali pirates
Last week, four innocent Americans lost their lives when brutal and inhumane Somali pirates murdered them on the morning of Feb. 18. The United States Navy was unable to rescue […]
BC’s OSLA reintroduces bill into action
Since 1998, four-year colleges have allowed their students to serve on their board of trustees. Since 2008, Bellevue College’s Office of Legislative Affairs (OSLA) and students have been advocating for […]
Love is like Santa Claus
I’m like the majority of girls out there. I like anything pink, I was once obsessed with Disney princesses, and I loved how Cinderella goes to the ball and instantly […]
Love in Washington State: STI rates increase dramatically
Washington State residents know how to love but they are not too cautious about the way they “do it.” Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are the most widely and commonly reported […]
Faculty’s Finest Faces: Thomas Pritchard
“Everyone has baggage”, said Thomas Pritchard, the Vice President of Student Services at Bellevue College, “so don’t let life happen to you.” Pritchard is a man with a “checkered” academic […]
Somali Pirates take a Seattle couple hostage
On Friday, a yacht out in the middle of the Indian Ocean sent out an SOS after being hijacked by infamous Somali pirates. The crew of the yacht, The Quest, […]
Budget Crisis: Bellevue College budget reduction proposal released
In the upcoming six months, Bellevue College must close a deficit of over $5.4 million. According to a letter addressed to the Campus Community by Vice President for Administrative Services […]
New system at the BC Financial Aid Office
Students here at Bellevue College know what it feels like to stand in the Financial Aid Office line for long durations of time, especially at the start of a new […]