Margin of Excellence awards
The Bellevue College Foundation started an award system in 1984 to honor employees who “embody excellence and selflessness in helping their students and colleagues achieve success,” according to an article …
June 2015
Students perform at All-Stars show
The Global Interactive Association, which formed on January 2015, launched its first school-wide event last week Monday on June 8. GIA leaders and International Business Program students Keiko Hiramadsu and …
BC baccalaureates top median wage chart
According to the Washington state Education Research and Data Center, Bellevue College students who graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in 2012 – 2013 have the highest median wage in the …
Study abroad opportunity in Berlin next year
Bellevue College is offering a study abroad opportunity spring quarter of 2016. Selected students will spend 11 weeks in Berlin and enroll in 15 credits to include the mandatory German …
BC’s cheer squad hires new gymnastics coach from Redmond
Adam Yaw is the new leading force behind the Bellevue College cheer team. Yaw previously coached at the Emerald City Gymnastics Academy in Redmond prior to joining the college’s team, …
Women’s soccer World Cup hosted in Vancouver, BC
The 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup is underway, and this year the event is close to home. Canada is the host country and several games are being played just north …
How to be a millionaire: scamming
It was a hot Saturday afternoon when the devious deal went down. Two Italian guys, well dressed and with possibly fake Italian accents, drove up to me in a monstrous …
DMA 295: Stop Frame & Mixed Media Animation
In the summer of 2015, Bellevue College will offer a new digital media arts course called “Stop Frame & Mixed Media Animation,” DMA 295. The class is a 5-credit fine …
Turmeric: Super spice or common cooking herb?
Turmeric is a commonly used spice, most notably in Indian cuisine. Its bright golden color led it to become a popular dye for food as well as other crafts and …
Skate King will close after 40 years
After nearly 41 years of business, Skate King will close its doors indefinitely. Until June 30, the public skating rink will remain open during regular business hours, with free entry …
Melissa McCarthy spoofs James Bond in “Spy”
Just in time for summer, Hollywood gave us a movie with humor, action and a five-star cast. Besides the wonderful Melissa McCarthy, who was as funny as ever, it was …
BC-WSU partnership
According to the Bellevue College website, 60 percent of the students at BC come from outside of Bellevue. Washington State University approached Bellevue College about six months ago with the …
Helping Hands for the homeless
From June 1 – 13, the Bellevue College Helping Hands Club is hosting a bed and bedding drive, an event that aims to help the homeless by providing them with …
Dim sum at Noble Court: Seattle quality on the Eastside
Cut into a small patch of forest across the street from Safeway on 140th is Noble Court, a gem of a Chinese restaurant close to campus. Like many Chinese restaurants, …
Of Mice and Matter: Crime Scene Investigation
This coming fall, Bellevue College will once again offer “INTER 110 – Of Mice and Matter: Crime Scene Investigation.” The class is a combination of general biology and introduction to …
Self Proclaimed Freedom
Several provisions of “the Patriot Act” expired Monday June 1. Previously, government agencies had legal authority to collect and monitor phone records of nearly everyone in the country, without the …
INTER 125 – The Pursuit of Happiness: The Psychology and Politics of Living Well
Bellevue College offers several interdisciplinary classes which combine ideas from different fields of study to create a single course that fulfills multiple credit areas. These classes are planned by the …
Physics puzzles, pinball and boss fights
“Rollers of the Realm” is a pinball-RPG hybrid. The game walks through a heart wrenching story of greed and corruption that is ultimately defeated with the power of pinball. Produced …
Resources being wasted on attempts to save pandas
Pandas are almost universally seen as one of the main symbols of the conservation movement. Even the World Wide Fund for Nature uses a panda on its logo. The thing …
Africa Night celebrates culture with music, dancing and food
The African Student Association hosted Africa Night on May 28, in conjunction with the Black Student Union, Campus Activities Board, the Associated Student Government and Multicultural Services. The event featured …