Daron Vchulek was in his 40s, working in radiation technology, when he went back to school to get a bachelor’s degree — at a community college. In 2007, Bellevue College was one of a handful of community colleges in the state that began offering bachelor’s degrees in specific fields, called applied bachelor’s degrees. For Vchulek, …read more
More than 150 of King and Snohomish counties’ brightest and most inventive high school students will compete March 9 in Bellevue College’s 4th annual Central Sound Regional Science and Engineering Fair (CSRSEF). The participants have spent months conducting independent research, either individually or in teams, in one of 17 science, math and engineering categories. Projects …read more
More than 150 of King and Snohomish counties’ brightest and most inventive high school students will compete March 9 in Bellevue College’s 4th annual Central Sound Regional Science and Engineering Fair (CSRSEF). The participants have spent months conducting independent research, either individually or in teams, in one of 17 science, math and engineering categories. Projects will …read more
Gerald Chertavian, founder of Year Up, a nationwide network of training and education programs for low-income young adults, will be the featured speaker at Bellevue College Foundation’s 14th Annual “Become Exceptional” Luncheon in May. The event, which raised nearly $280,000 last year, provides crucial funding for academic- and need-based scholarships, as well as programs that …read more
Gerald Chertavian, founder of Year Up, a nationwide network of training and education programs for low-income young adults, will be the featured speaker at Bellevue College Foundation’s 14th Annual “Become Exceptional” Luncheon in May. The event, which raised nearly $280,000 last year, provides crucial funding for academic- and need-based scholarships, as well as programs that …read more
Four Bellevue College employees working in science, design and other departments at the Margin of Excellence Awards on Wednesday. Nominations for the annual award come from students, faculty and staff, and each winner received a $1,000 prize. The college provided the following information about the instructors honored: During a campus ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 6, …read more
During a campus ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 6, the Bellevue College Foundation honored four outstanding employees with “Margin of Excellence” awards, which recognize their selfless commitment to helping students and colleagues achieve success. Gita Bangera, Ph.D. – Instructor, Life Sciences – for creating a research-based biology curriculum that is revolutionizing the way science education is …read more
Yoshiko Harden, vice president of diversity at Bellevue College, is one of 11 women who will be honored at the upcoming “Women of Color Empowered” luncheon in Seattle on Thursday, Jan. 31. She was chosen based on her career achievement, significant contribution to local communities of color, and inspiration to others to follow her lead. …read more
As part of Bellevue College’s celebration of Black History Month, a special exhibit of works by some of the most prominent African-American artists from the past 40 years will open Feb. 6 in the college’s Gallery Space. The exhibit is sponsored by BC’s Office of Multicultural Services, and the Office of Equity and Pluralism. “Color(ing) …read more
