09/06/11 – Campus Technology Magazine By Dian Schaffhauser Starting in August, Bellevue College in Washington added a service that enables its bookstore shoppers to compare the price of alternative sources for textbooks and even buy them from the online store of their choosing. The comparison also includes estimated shipping costs. The college has integrated VerbaCompare …read more
Bellevue College dedicated the Courter Family Athletic Pavilion on Saturday, Oct. 8, to honor Bellevue’s Courter family for their support and long-time commitment to BC and its students. The ceremony took place after the Bellevue College Foundation’s inaugural 5K run/walk, “Running of the Bull(dog)s,” that morning. A crowd of Bellevue College staff, student athletes, current …read more
Learn about the life of Madame Marie Curie and her discovery of radioactivity by attending the one-woman dramatic presentation of “Madame Curie” by Carole Berg on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 7:00 p.m. in Bellevue College’s Carlson Theater. The event kicks off National Chemistry Week and celebrates the 100th anniversary of Marie Curie being awarded her …read more
Bellevue College unveiled the naming of its student center as the Jean Sarto Floten Student Union at a ceremony Wednesday. BC Board of Trustees President Vicki Orrico made the dedication remarks and unveiled the new sign on the building honoring the former college president. The student center is the hub of BC campus student activity. …read more
Bellevue College has selected the firm of Greenwood/Asher and Associates to assist in the search for the next Bellevue College President. Established as a broad higher education executive search firm, Greenwood/Asher principals Betty Asher and Jan Greenwood have conducted searches for presidents, chancellors, vice presidents, chief diversity officers at two and four year institutions, system …read more
Bellevue College and Year Up Puget Sound have partnered to provide college credits to urban youth completing Year Up’s one year IT training program. “Our collaboration is an exciting opportunity for both organizations to increase support for youth and opportunities for Year Up students to earn college credit,” said Darlene Molsen, Associate Dean of Workforce …read more
Cammy Davis, a Bellevue College Interior Design student, has placed second in the Retail Design Institute (RDI) 2011 International Student Store Design Competition from a field of 180 international entries. The honor comes with a check for $1,500. The challenge was how to brand a new customer experience into the design of an outlet store …read more
Jose Antonio Gloria Morales, Secretary of Education, State of Jalisco, Mexico, with Jean Floten, President, Bellevue College. BELLEVUE, WASH. – Bellevue College has renewed a cooperation agreement with the State of Jalisco, continuing the promotion of cross-border learning opportunities for faculty and students. The document was signed by BC President Jean Floten and José Antonio …read more
BELLEVUE, WASH. — The Bellevue College Foundation conferred Margin of Excellence Awards May 25 on six Bellevue College faculty and staff members, honoring their outstanding work in support of the college and its students. Honorees are Darce Anderson, of Bellevue, Program Coordinator, Enrollment Services; Chie McCaughey, of Issaquah, Program Coordinator, Nursing program; Linda Boyd, of …read more
Bellevue College’s 12th Annual Earth Week will feature more than 30 lectures, films and panel discussions, plus displays, demonstrations and other activities. The overall theme is “Environmental and Social Justice” but there are many other topics, too. Programs are in the BC Student Union. Highlights: Monday, April 18, 1:30pm: Fair Trade & Chocolate Tuesday, April …read more
