Third Places: Finding Community in an Isolated World
A “third place” is a social environment that is separate from the house and workplace. Coined in 1989 by sociologist Ray Oldenburg, the concept has been described as an anchor …
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Bellevue College Introduces Campus Climate Survey for Students
Bellevue College is introducing a campus climate survey as part of the college’s long-term planning for equity, diversity and inclusion. This survey will help track BC’s growth in terms of …
OPINION: BC is a Community College, and We Shouldn’t Be Ashamed to Admit It
“Bellevue College is not a community college,” is something I’ve often heard repeated during my time at BC. This, however, is a common misconception stemming from the official name change …
Bellevue College Seeks to Engage Students in Food Service Decisions to Improve Dining Experience
Bellevue College (BC) food services have only recently reopened as COVID-19 put them on pause. According to an email sent out to students, the Bulldog Bistro, the C Building Coffee …
‘Save Coal Creek’ Urges Action to Save Wildlife Corridor from 35-Home Development
The Issaquah Alps Trails Club is advocating to protect a 12-acre wildlife corridor near Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park and Coal Creek Natural Area. Isola Homes spent $3.7 million to …
Bellevue College Honors MLK Jr.’s Legacy with Event on Rebuilding Communities Post-Pandemic
Last week, Bellevue College celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, holding a student-led discussion panel on Jan. 18 and a speaker event on Jan. 19 in his honor. The …
Bellevue College Sustains “Achieving the Dream” Framework for Student Success
Faculty members from several different Bellevue College programs have come together for a framework they coined “Achieving the Dream.” They hold a monthly meeting on the second Monday of each …
Building a More Inclusive Campus: The Mission of Bellevue College’s LGBTQ+ Task Force
Bellevue College’s LGBTQ+ Task Force consists of a diverse group of “multi-gendered, multi-racial, multi-ethnic, inter-generational LGBTQ+ community members and allies.” Together, members “work to advocate, educate and support gender equity …
OPINION: “Community” Accurately Represents the Community College Experience
“Community” is an American sitcom revolving around a group of students attending the fictional community college, Greendale. The show ran from 2009-2015 and was created by writer Dan Harmon about …
Unique and Impactful Local Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering is at the core of community engagement. The ability and willingness to contribute to your local community exposes yourself and others to a newfound connectedness. This article aims to …
Register for the 2022 NCORE Conference
The 2022 National Conference Of Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education (NCORE) will be held in Portland, Ore. from May 31 to June 4. This conference brings together leaders and …
Local artist Jeff Davis balances sustainability and art with new food forest
In Duvall, Washington, a local artist is experimenting with a new art form: a garden, and not just any garden. Jeff Davis is creating a ‘food forest,’ filled with trees …
Mayor of Bellevue empowers students
May 29, 2013, Mayor of Bellevue Conrad Lee visited Bellevue College to present to students in N-201 as part of this years recognition of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The …