BC Mourns the Passing of Dr. Weber
It is with our deepest condolences the Watchdog recognizes the passing of Dr. Jerry Weber, who was president of Bellevue College from 2017 to March 2020. Dr. Weber passed at […]
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Staff Picks: Professors We Love
When the Watchdog Staff aren’t working on getting news out to the Bellevue College community, most of us are in class. While in class, professors can make an outstanding impact […]
Fall Sports pushed back into Winter thanks to COVID-19
In any other year we would be writing about our fall teams gearing up for the playoffs, but of course nature had other plans. As athletic programs from the NCAA’s […]
BC Announces Classes Will Remain Online for Winter Quarter
Due to the recent research that shows the possibility of a major resurgence of COVID-19 this winter, Bellevue College has decided to remain online for the winter quarter. According to […]
$1 million in CARES Act funding available to BC students
Bellevue College students who have faced financial setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic can heave a sigh of relief, as the college will be able to financially support some students […]
91.3 KBCS to persist another year thanks to community support
In June of this year, Bellevue College’s radio station, KBCS, had planned to let go of both the news and program directors of the station, lacking funds to keep them […]
Pride 2020 celebrated virtually at BC
Somehow, June has already crept up on us. While we’re all enjoying the nice weather, it’s a great time to honor the history of LGBTQ+ Pride in this country. June […]
Fall quarter to be held online at Bellevue College
Gov. Inslee issued new orders for higher education and workforce training programs last week. These new guidelines detail what those programs, such as Bellevue College, should look like in the […]
Gov. Locke announced Interim President of Bellevue College
The Board of Trustees for Bellevue College announced Former Gov. Gary Locke as their pick for Interim President. Locke was one of three finalists chosen by the board of trustees […]
BC arts funding at risk with S&A budget changes
The Drama and Music programs at Bellevue College have had their funding from S&A suspended. The Services and Activities committee chose to freeze all funds in their accounts and deny […]
New emails from college administrators shed light on mural defacement
You can see the emails we discuss in the article HERE, courtesy of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education. On Feb. 19, 1942, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, […]
Potential S&A budget cuts raise equity concerns
The S&A (Services and Activities) budget is getting closer to the deadline for finalization for the 2020-2021 year. With this comes the potential for many student programs that rely on […]
S&A makes big changes: drama, music and travel programs could be losing funding
Big changes are coming for the future of student programs at Bellevue College. The Services and Activities Fees Committee (S&A) has recommended cutting funding to several programs due to concerns […]
Counseling and advising services being offered remotely
The Bellevue College campus has been closed for the spring quarter due to COVID-19, and all counseling and academic advising services are now being offered remotely. Since March 18, the […]
BC CARES applications are open, here’s the rundown
Due to the pandemic closing down everyday life, as well as many workplaces and schools including Bellevue College, many people find themselves struggling financially. Students who relied on BC resources […]
Rebecca Chawgo fills VP office left vacant after mural scandal
Rebecca Chawgo stepped up to the position of Interim Vice President of Institutional Advancement, where she will now direct all fundraising, marketing and communications outreach for the college. The position […]
Bellevue College Sports Canceled In the Wake of Coronavirus
The recent pandemic has taken its toll on the United States, with the sports industry being no exception. In a campaign sparked by Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, the NBA […]
You can’t erase history
The most important lesson I learned growing up was learning from my past mistakes. The ability to reflect on your past behavior is a necessary step in becoming a better […]
Bellevue College changes leadership, students protest in wake of mural defacement
Bellevue College has made headlines since the Day of Remembrance mural was defaced by an administrator, bringing about a wave of new leadership and the necessity to listen to the […]
Bellevue College IT rushes to solve Canvas issues as Winter quarter begins
As Bellevue College’s first quarter of 2020 began, students and staff alike were met with an untimely software malfunction. On Jan. 2, the very first day back after winter break, […]