S pri ng 2015
the BELLEVUE COLLEGE magazine INSIDE: Students Take Civil Rights Pilgrimage BC SACNAS National Chapter of the Year Dr. Rule Goes to Washington, D.C. Summer Kid’s Camp a Tradition
College Athletics & STEM Do Mix (see page 4)
the BELLEVUE COLLEGE magazine VOLUME II, ISSUE I
The Staff of EXCEPTIONAL Magazine: BELLEVUE COLLEGE PRESIDENT David L. Rule, Ph.D. CONTRIBUTORS Gayle Colston Barge, Ed.D. Vice President of Institutional Advancement Bart Becker, Director of Marketing & College Relations Evan Epstein, Public Relations Manager Sharon Berg, Publications & Communications Manager
CONTENTS
GRAPHIC DESIGNER Robyn Bell-Bangerter
About EXCEPTIONAL Magazine: This is the third issue of Exceptional Magazine. The College Relations office welcomes comments from its readers. Address letters to Evan Epstein, Public Relations Office, Bellevue College, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue, WA 98007, or submit them via e-mail to evan.epstein@ bellevuecollege.edu. The publication and past issues are also published online at www.bellevuecollege. edu/about/publications/, or view at Issuu.com.
On the Cover: Brooks Hanson, first year baseball and pre-med student, likes the challenge of maintaining two time-demanding pursuits.
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Editor’s Message
Cover Story: Baseball & Science Do Mix
A Message from Institutional Advancement
BAS Degree: Information Systems & Technology
Celebrating our 50th Anniversary
Gita Bangera Honored with Award
Students Civil Rights Pilgrimage
Social Justice Leadership Institute
Student Profile: Q & A with Larisa Toderas
SACNAS Named Chapter of the Year
Dr. Rule Goes to Washington D.C.
BC Hosts Regional Engineering & Science Fair
New Bellevue College Trustee Named: Shelmina Abji
BC’s Weather Station
Summer Kids Camp at BC
CE Instructor Spotlight: Nicoletta Machiavelli
BC Celebrates MLK Day
Theater Arts: Carnival Comes to BC
Campus Roundup
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Students stroll near Geer Planetarium, the only one in the state using an advanced digital system to project moving images on the domed ceiling.
Theatre Arts students rehearse for the March 2015 production of Carnival (see page 22).
E d i t o r ’s M e s s a g e Welcome to Excep tio nal! Spring brings an aura of excitement to the BC campus as nearly 2,500 students anticipate participating in the commencement ceremony and then taking the next step in their lives. Others may find their passion fueled by a new area of study. And the college itself is always looking for innovative ways to offer students new pathways to success. The campus is filled with smart, inspired students ready to take advantage of BC’s breadth of offerings – both in the classroom and in the many extracurricular options of student life. Bellevue College is our community’s college and we share our community’s values. Most BC alums, and most Bellevue residents, can identify with the eager anticipation our students feel when they see the opportunities of innovation, diversity and educational excellence that BC offers. In this issue of “Exceptional” we celebrate the way BC puts the “student” into “student-athlete” with a feature on Brooks Hanson, who excels on the baseball field and in the classroom. We travel with BC students to Arkansas, Mississippi and Alabama as they visit some of the most important historical locations of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. We go behind the scenes at the college’s very popular Summer Kids Camp and the drama department’s production of “Carnival”, as well as calling attention to our upcoming 50th Anniversary. As we approach our 50th Anniversary in 2016, we are calling for public and alumni support by sharing your personal story of involvement with Bellevue College, volunteering to join the anniversary planning committee, or offering a donation. And if you have old photos of your, or your mother’s, father’s or grandparents’ time at BC, we would be very grateful if you shared them with us. Finally, we want to thank all of you for your continued support of Bellevue College. BC is a unique and special place and none of what we do could be accomplished without the generosity and interest given by our community. ~ The “Exceptional” magazine staff
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Co ve r Stor y
Pursuing His Dreams ...on an d off th e f ie ld by Evan Epstein
is hugely valued within the program.” Hanson always knew he had a knack for baseball, but he realized his college baseball potential in high school pitching in the state championship game – and getting the win. A win that was particularly poignant, he says because the team grew up playing ball together. Not surprisingly, a good number of Hanson’s high school teammates and friends also play college ball – five or six of them in the NWAC alone! That camaraderie and friendship
Hanson makes good use of his study and class time: “Coach makes sure our academic priorities are met.”
however, doesn’t keep Hanson from wanting to meet them on the field – and win. His goal while at Bellevue College is to win an NWAC championship. A feat he says is easily within
Many people spend a lifetime searching for their calling. Brooks Hanson knew from an early age however, that his future would include baseball… and science. The first year baseball and pre-med student from Vancouver, Wash. has been playing ball since four – longer if you count games of catch and whiffle ball in the yard with his dad; and he can’t even remember a time he wasn’t drawn to science and math – they just made sense, he says. “I’ve always liked the challenge of figuring out how things work, so I suppose it’s not a surprise that I like two things that require a lot of studying and patience,” Hanson said.
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but the baseball program at BC helps
reach for the current team. “There’s
out a lot when it comes to balancing
so much talent on this team – almost
the rigors of academic life and play-
too much talent!” he said. “We’re a
ing ball at a competitive level. While
really balanced team as well: we don’t
many programs have early training
have any peaks or valleys as far as
sessions for their athletes, baseball
talent goes – I see a lot of depth to
meets in the afternoon to allow stu-
this team’s talent and dedication.”
dent athletes adequate time for sleep
With all his drive and ability, Hanson
and academics. There are also team
was not without offers to play ball in
study groups and the coaching staff
higher ed, but he says Bellevue Col-
work to pair teammates in classes so
lege was just a good fit, offering not
they always have a study partner dur-
just an excellent baseball program,
ing travel for away games.
but a school with outstanding STEM
“While it is likely not known campus-
offerings, a beautiful campus and a
wide, the baseball team graduates 90
great location.
to 100 percent of their players with
“Brooks came to us on a recommen-
associates degrees in two years on an
dation by a professional baseball
annual basis,” said head BC baseball
scout in Vancouver. Half of the
coach, Mark Yoshino. “Last spring,
recommendation was based on his
Maintaining two time-demanding
there were three players that earned
athletic talent. The other half was
pursuits might seem daunting he said,
distinction honors - academic success
based after the scout said, ‘Brooks is a
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BC Baseball Coach’s Corner with Mark Yoshino The 2015 spring season will definitely be a test of resiliency for Bellevue College baseball’s team after a roller coaster 2014 season. The team graduated all but two starters; a pool in which nine of those are now playing at four year NCAA division one universities, and is also coming off a devastating loss in the conference championship. The 2014 squad not only lost in the final inning with a veteran group, but also went down in defeat in controversy, as following the game, the umpiring crew admitted to making an incorrect rule interpretation which warranted a protest/right to replay.
Hanson, whose high school career included pitching the winning championship game, looks forward to doing the same at Bellevue College.
high academic guy who comes from a
where, he says he will continue to
good family,’” said Coach Yoshino. “We
work to make his parents proud. “My
recruited him immediately after hear-
parents have been a huge help and
ing those words. Brooks is our first
motivation for me,” he said. “Having
recruit from Vancouver since 1995.”
them there to encourage me and tell
Hanson plans to keep his nose down,
me that I am doing the right thing and
keep his grades up and bring home a
that they’re proud of me. My parents
championship in the next two years
are my biggest supporters and I
at BC before continuing his studies,
couldn’t do it without them.”
With 19 new members on this year’s squad, Bellevue hopes to keep the tradition they have established. BC captured NWAC titles in 2007, 2009 and 2011, and has finished in the top three in six of the last eight years! Two pitchers, Zander Clouse and Marty Luckenbach, are being followed by professional baseball clubs as potential draftees this spring. A relatively young offense will be led by Alex Check and Alex Galgano, the only two returning starters from last year’s squad.
To learn more, visit:
www.bellevuecollege.edu/ athletics/sports/baseball/
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Investing in the Eastside
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Bac h elor’s D e g r e e s
First of its Kind in the State ...BC’s bachelor of science in information systems and technology by Sharon Berg
Bellevue College currently offers six 4-year degrees, including the Information Systems and Technology (IST) Bachelor of Science degree. The IST degree will have its first graduates this spring. BC’s IST degree, the first of its kind in the state, provides a broad base of theoretical and technical knowledge, and students specialize in one of four concentrations: application development, business intelligence; The IST program has two business intelligence certificate options: Intermediate BI Analyst & Intermediate BI Developer
systems administration; and information security. Like BC’s other bachelor’s degrees, it provides area residents with affordable paths to family-wage jobs in a high-demand and growing field. Since the IST degree was first offered,
BC’s decision to develop an Infor-
Sciences. Since then, including the
the program has added two upper
mation Systems and Technology
IST degree, BC has added five more
division certificates in Business
(IST) BAS degree was based in part
bachelor’s degrees: Interior Design,
Intelligence (Intermediate BI Analyst
on findings by the Bureau of Labor
Nursing, Healthcare Technology and
& Intermediate BI Developer cer-
Statistics. The BLS found that a
Management, and Data Analytics. On
bachelor’s degree is now considered
the horizon are two more degrees
the minimum level of education for
that will bring the number of 4-year
a variety of IT occupations, includ-
degrees to eight. A BAS in Molecular
ing computer programmer, computer
Biosciences is pending final approval,
systems analyst, and database admin-
and an Applied Accounting degree
istrator. As a result, more students,
is pending SBCTC and NWCCU
along with existing IT professionals,
approval, expected this year.
will need to continue their education
A study by the state’s Higher Edu-
at the bachelor’s level. Demand for
cation Coordinating Board (now
jobs in this field in King County and
the Washington Student Achieve-
Washington state is expected to be
ment Council) several years ago
strong through at least 2020.
concluded that existing universities
to bachelor’s degrees with affordable
While BC has historically offered
could not provide enough graduates
tuition that can help them land jobs
only two-year degrees and certifi-
with bachelor’s degrees to meet the
with good salaries. And employers have
cates, it offered its first 4-year degree
employment needs of companies and
ready-access to qualified workers.”
in 2010 in Radiology and Imaging
organizations in Washington.
tificates) using the 300 and 400 level classes from the BAS in IST. This provides a pathway for students who may already have a bachelor’s degree but are looking to pick up additional skills in high demand/emerging fields. Leslie Heizer Newquist, Dean of the Health Sciences, Education and Wellness Institute at BC, said, “BC’s bachelor’s degrees provide a win-win situation for both students and area employers. Citizens of the Eastside and the Puget Sound region get access
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A lot can happen in
Winter quarter, 1966: Bellevue Community College opened its doors to 464 students. Winter quarter, 2016: Bellevue College projected to enroll more than 33,000 students. With roots firmly planted in the community, Bellevue College has grown with the Eastside. From a quiet, rural community to a busy, ethnically diverse, high-tech hub.
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Want to be a 50th Anniversary volunteer? Bangera Honored with Women of Color Award Dr. Gita Bangera, BC’s Dean of Undergraduate Research, has been selected by Women of Color Empowered as one of the organization’s 2015 “Women in Male-Dominated Careers – Making a Difference.” She is one of 14 honorees this year. At BC, Bangera is responsible for creation and oversight of the RISE (Research, Innovation, Service and Experiential Learning) Institute. RISE supports campus undergraduate research efforts through grant-funded projects, curriculum development, faculty support and partnerships with other research labs, industry and community organizations. Bangera came to BC in 2004. She has been Chair of Life Sciences and Assistant Dean of the Science Division. A prolific genomics researcher, Bangera is the driving force behind Bellevue College’s participation in ComGen, the Community College Genomics Research Initiative, which Science magazine identified as one of the pioneering
community college research projects in the nation. Students perform original research by sequencing the genome of a bacterium that fights a wheat fungus. They also analyze primary research articles and interact with scientists. Bangera is one of 40 nationwide Partnership for Undergraduate Life Science Education (PULSE) leadership fellows – a program initiated by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institute for General Medical Sciences/National Institute of Health, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to revolutionize U.S. Life Science education. Women of Color Empowered was created by the Northwest Asian Weekly in 1996. The group’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for women of all races and backgrounds. Programs focus on empowering women to climb the professional ladder, enhance their networking skills, teaches others the value of diversity, help build cross-cultural bridges and develop support groups.
To learn more about the RISE Institute, go to www.bellevue college.edu/news/2014/05/01/ bellevue-college-names-deanof-undergraduate-research/.
We plan to celebrate for one year in a variety of ways and then have a grand celebration on the 2016 anniversary date, so we need lots of ideas and lots of help! If you would like to help a little – or a lot, please email evan.epstein@bellevuecollege.edu.
Are you a Bellevue College alum? If you have:
1 Taken any type of class at Bellevue College
2 Earned a degree 3 Completed a program 4 Earned a certificate 5 Transferred BC credits to a university
then you are a BC alum!
POST Please post your BCC/BC memories and photos on our 50th Anniversary Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ BellevueCollege 50thAnniversary
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Student Pilgrimage
Beyond the Classroom ...s t udent s g a i n d e e p e r u n d er stan di n g of C i v i l Ri gh ts M ov e me nt by Evan Epstein
that he has twice come to the Puget Sound area to give talks and lead nonviolence trainings at BC and UW. “Students (on the trip) gain an understanding of the nuances of the Civil Rights Movement, meet real ‘foot soldiers’ from the movement, and The pilgrimage through Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Arkansas brings students to important Civil Rights Movement locations.
think deeply about social (in)justice and social change,” said Jones. “They are exposed to the real history of American civil rights, which has often been ugly, but they also learn about the organizing that brought about so much of the positive change that we take for granted today. I think the
The U.S. Civil Rights Movement is an important piece of American history; one that is taught, explored and analyzed from kindergarten through high school. For some Bellevue Col-
museums, including the church where
pilgrimage helps students hone their
Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his last
critical thinking and understanding,
speech, MLK’s house and the church
but also inspires them to be agents of
in which he preached, attending mass
change themselves.”
lege students however, the lessons are
at the church where most of the
going beyond the classroom on what
organizing took place for the Mont-
is becoming a bi-annual trip to visit
gomery Bus Boycott, taking a slavery
the very locations where activists like Dr. Bernard Lafayette and Bob Zellner, the first white field secretary of the Student Nonviolence coordinating Committee, brought the Civil Rights movement to the national stage. Political Science Professor Tim Jones, in collaboration with David Domke, professor and chair of the UW Department of Communication, have been taking their students on a Civil Rights Pilgrimage through Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas to gain a better sense of the era and people who helped shape a movement.
and sharing lunch with parishioners
tour, which includes a slavery simulation, visiting Little Rock Central High School, which was desegregated in 1957, visiting the space where the three civil rights workers were killed during Freedom Summer in 1964, and visiting the Fannie Lou Hamer Memorial Garden, among others.
Facing the Trip: Student’s Thoughts “The biggest takeaway from the trip is that I can work to build my own beloved community. My beloved community is a world that is more compassionate and loving,
However, the highlight of the pilgrim-
and, like the Civil Rights leaders, I
ages for the students and faculty alike
shouldn’t wait until that kind of world
is getting to know the activists from
arrives. In striving to create that kind
the movement who are still alive and
of world, I shouldn’t just do it through
active today—people like Dr. Bernard
my activism and official endeavors,
Lafayette who was a Freedom Rider
but also through my own personal
and who helped desegregate the lunch
actions, words, and relationships.”
counters in Nashville, Tenn. Indeed,
The trips include visits to numer-
Jones and Domke have developed such
ous historically significant sites and
a close relationship with Dr. Lafayette
~ Anna Brosius, fall 2014 BC graduate currently studying International Relations at George Washington University (continued on page 12)
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Above: Students visited Civil Rights Memorials throughout the trip. Top Right: BC students visited the grave of Civil Rights Leader, Fannie Lou Hamer. Middle Right: A tour guide speaks to students at the Stax Museum in Memphis. Bottom Right: BC and UW students at the Emmett Till Interpretive Center. Spring 2015
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Pilgrimage participants take part in trustbuilding exercises.
“There were so many incredible moments on the trip, it’s challenging to narrow them down... One moment in particular that took my breath away was the end of our second walk across the Edmond Pettus Bridge in Selma. As we stood in a circle on the side of the road, with our hands held together, all I could see was love in my fellow pilgrims’ eyes. In that moment, I realized that we had created a small beloved community. And together we can work to spread the love and peace we have to everyone we encounter.”
was physically torturing… I could not
to the 16th St.
physically hold myself up. I began to
Baptist Church,
break down emotionally when I saw
I could feel
the poem on the memorial to the four
the painful
girls… They were children, they did
history of the
not deserve to die the way they did.
place seep into me. I knew this place
What happened to them affected me
would be the most difficult for me but
in such an intense, soulful way. But
I did not realize how much. At first,
being able to stand there and mourn
the pain was numbing, I was hearing
their loss, I was able to push forward.”
what was being said but it was like I would not allow myself to feel anything. But then we heard a first-hand account of the children’s marches, and the flood gates opened. The pain
~ Nick Burkowski, spring 2015 BC graduate in Sociology “This trip was beyond words... I will never forget this experience, and I will always have 41 new family members to call on for support. The lessons we gathered will always be a part of my values and principles. The spiritual connection I have gained from this experience can never be replaced, and has strengthened my faith not only in God, but in people. I don’t know what the future holds for me, but I do know I want to be an agent for societal progress, and a father who teaches these values to the next generation.” ~ Brock Reynolds, currently pursuing a degree in Computer Programming at BC
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~ Komalpreet Sahota, spring 2014 BC graduate currently studying Law Societies and Justice and Communication at the University of Washington
How Jones makes it happen! The expenses for such an extensive pilgrimage are a huge consideration for BC political science professor Tim Jones who doesn’t want financial barriers to restrict any students’ participation. With financial assistance from the Bellevue College Office of the President, the Office of Students Affairs, the Office of Diversity and Pluralism, Associated Student Government, and generous community members, pilgrimage students each pay a total of $150 for the eight-day trip. Those interested in learning more about the pilgrimage and how to help future students experience this unique learning community, please contact Rebecca Chawgo at (425) 564-3061.
Student Leadership
Recruiting and Retaining . . . u n d e r rep resen ted p r ofessi on als i n h i ghe r e d by Evan Epstein
Sayumi Irey, director of the Bellevue College Faculty Commons had a seemingly simple idea: to promote a campus in which the makeup of the faculty and staff mirrors that of the student population they serve. Simple, but not necessarily easy. According to the Washington Executive Leadership Academy (WELA), over 80 percent of their ranks are white professionals. Further, data from the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) points to the discrepancy in terms of Washington’s overall population: 71.6 percent identify as white,
In collaboration with WELA and other
while the faculty and staff within
leadership programs, the SJLI is now
the community and technical col-
working to create more leaders from
lege system range anywhere from 77
diverse backgrounds, employing the
to 89 percent white identifying. And
culturally equitable and collabora-
The first cohort includes faculty and
according to the U.S. Department of
tive social justice leadership model.
employees of color from community
Labor, Office of Disability Employ-
Participants in the SJLI learn about
colleges all over the state and while
ment Policy, employment for people
alternative ways of leading that are
with disabilities as of November 2014
culturally responsive for the future
recruitment was focused on ethnic
was 19.7 percent as compared to 68.7
of community and technical colleges,
percent for those without disabilities.
and connect with various mentors and
Having personally experienced the
have ongoing professional networks
shortage of people of color in leader-
and opportunities. Most importantly,
the academic year.
ship roles in academics, Irey worked
they will be ready to take more formal
“To have an equitable society, we
with colleagues and administrators to
leadership positions in community
need all members’ voices, not just
launch the Social Justice Leadership
and technical community colleges as they arise.
a majority voice.” Irey said. “While
Institute (SJLI) and retreat series to support minority leaders in higher
The SJLI held its inaugural session in
education. The team advocating for
the fall of 2014 at the Whidbey Insti-
the institute grew to include Bellevue
tute. Irey and her colleagues expected
College leadership: President David
six or seven participants. When
Rule, Ata Karim, vice president of
applications were opened to the 34
student affairs and Yoshiko Harden,
community colleges in Washington
move into executive leadership posi-
vice president for diversity/ Chief
State, over 30 applicants expressed
tions. This institute serves in part as
Diversity Officer.
interest for the 20 available openings.
that pipeline.”
Above: Sayumi Irey (center, pink tank) with SJLI participants at the Whidbey Institute, summer 2014
minorities, the group is also diverse in gender, sexual orientation and age and will continue to meet throughout
Washington State’s goal is to recruit and mentor members of historically disenfranchised and underrepresented professionals, there is no systemic pipeline in place for them to
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S tude nt P rofile
Q & A : L a r i s a To d e r a s . . . f i n d i n g s u ccess i n N u clear M edi ci n e Tech no lo g y by Evan Epstein
obtained the CT certification, which now allows me to perform CT exams in addition to the Nuclear Medicine and PET exams. Working with patients provides me with a great deal of happiness and I plan to stay in the clinical setting for a long time.
“Bellevue College provided me with the tools necessary to find purpose and create the life that best suits my personality.”
The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) annually awards two Bachelor’s Degree Completion Scholarships to support current nuclear medicine technologists pursuing a bachelor’s degree related to their nuclear medicine careers. This year, BC student, Larisa Toderas was one of those two recipients. Toderas emigrated to the U.S. from Romania at the age of 20 and after
Q: What pushes you to do more?
Q: Tell us about your path
to becoming a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. Nuclear Medicine came into my life while at Bellevue College and became the focus of my life. Completing the associate’s in Nuclear Medicine last spring and now the bachelor’s provides me with a solid feeling of empowerment and direction. My goal now is to pursue a master’s degree and to continue expanding my experience in the clinical setting. I recently
Education has been an important aspect of my life since childhood and I have always striven for academic excellence. I understood from a young age that education is the best tool I have to surpass my situation and hopefully, one day, help others as well. I was raised in a small community in Romania and I’ve always been eager to see what is outside my little world. This curiosity brought me first to Bucharest to study Medical Physics at University of Bucharest and then to the U.S. to learn English and immerse myself into an entirely new culture – and then to Bellevue College!
Q: Why Bellevue College? Bellevue College offered all the classes I needed and provided a great study environment by keeping class sizes small. In addition, it is the only school in Washington that has a Nuclear Medicine Technology program. I was
working as an au pair, began her studies at Bellevue College. Toderas earned her associate’s degree in
Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) as a
Nuclear medicine is a subspecialty of radiology in which radioactive materials are administered to patients, who are subsequently imaged to identify a variety of disease processes. The chemical nature of the radioactive material causes it to go to a specific part of the body and show the function (rather than just the structure) of that organ. Nuclear medicine technologists provide explanations of the process and answer patient questions as well as administering the radioactive substance and acquiring and processing the resulting images. The newest form of nuclear medicine imaging is called positron emission tomography or PET. Bellevue College offers the only nuclear medicine technology program in the state of Washington!
Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist.
For more information, please visit: www.bellevuecollege.edu/nucmed/
Nuclear Medicine Technology from BC in 2013 and immediately set to work on her bachelor’s in Radiation and Imaging Sciences, with a nuclear medicine concentration – while simultaneously working for the Seattle
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really fortunate that BC also offered a bachelor’s in my area of study and I couldn’t have been happier with the outcome of my studies here. Bellevue College provided me with the tools necessary to find purpose and create the life that best suits my personality.
Q: What would people be
BC SACNAS club members accepting award at the SACNAS national conference.
surprised to hear about BC?
Bellevue College has some amazing teachers and a state-of-the-art science building. I feel fortunate to have had teachers that promote excellence and provide students with the tools necessary to succeed.
Q: Who is your role model?
SACNAS names Bellevue College 2014 Chapter of the Year SACNAS (Society for Advancement of Hispanics/Chicanos and Native
I look up to my cousin. I was an impulsive young adult and he taught me the importance of being patient, practical and resourceful, and to seize opportunities as they arise. He was the first in my family to study abroad. He went to Innsbruck, Austria after his studies in Romania to pursue a Ph.D. in Computer Science and now is a research scientist and associate professor at the University of Oslo, Norway.
Americans in Science), the society
Q: Do you have a favorite
Duc Hyun were chosen to accept the
class or teacher here at BC?
of scientists dedicated to fostering the success of Hispanic/Chicano and Native American scientists, named Bellevue College as their 2014 community college chapter of the year at their national conference. BC SACNAS Club members Connor Relph, Phoenicia Quach, Joshi Villagomez, Leslie Mayo, Paul Kane, Francisco Henriquez-Garces, and award on behalf of the BC chapter which works to develop rich
My favorite classes have been those taught by Carole Berg and Jennifer Prekeges. They are my favorite teachers and have been great mentors.
programming for students of color
Q: Best place to study?
community service.
On campus, I like to go to the second floor conference room in the Science building. Off campus, it’s my kitchen table!
Q: What do you like to do in your spare time?
I haven’t had much spare time lately, but I always make time for dinners with friends. I like being surrounded by people that have different interests and views than mine. I enjoy a good conversation, music, movies, cooking, hiking, and yoga.
pursuing a STEM degree, including networking, professional development, scientific engagement, and Making their award all the more impressive, the BC Chapter was only formalized in 2012, after existing as a student club since 2010 under the guidance of former Physics Instructor Regina Barbara De Graff and Henry Amaya from Multicultural Services. The club is currently advised by Susan Miller from the Science Division and Henry Amaya with continued support from SAMI Institute Director, Dr. Jennifer Pang.
“SACNAS is an integral part of BC helping students of color, specifically Latino and Native American students, succeed in science and math fields,” said Dr. Pang. “SACNAS connects students with shared interests and cultural backgrounds; by being a part of this community, SACNAS members not only perform well in class, but also reach out to those typically underrepresented in science.” The BC club’s foremost mission is to help increase underrepresented students in science and STEM fields, conduct outreach to middle and high schools to encourage students to consider STEM education, provide tutorial services for students in math and science at BC, and assist with the BC Science Café. Nationally, SACNAS serves over 25,000 students and professionals each year with its conference and year-round programs and includes 110 individual chapters and hundreds of volunteers. One of the most important of SACNAS’ core values is the organization’s recognition that, for underrepresented minorities to succeed in science, both culture and community are key, and that one need not give up one’s culture and community in order to be a successful scientist.
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SSTEM TEM Education Act i vism
Rule Goes to Washington… D.C. . . . e x p a n d i n g c o l l e g e STEM access at Wh i te Hou se eve nt By Evan Epstein
BC is work-
“The U.S. Labor Department predicts
ing toward this
the 10 fastest growing occupations
goal through
from 2008-2018 to be STEM-related
the creation of
and with median salaries that will
the BC RISE
help fuel our economy! At Bellevue
(Research, Inno-
College, we’ve taken these trends to
vation, Service
heart; we’re actively working to meet
and Experien-
these current and future needs.”
tial Learning) Institute, the construction of a state-of-the-art 70,000-squarefoot health
Bellevue College President Dr. David Rule joined President Obama, the First Lady, and Vice President Biden along with hundreds of college presidents and other higher education leaders on Dec. 4, 2014 to announce new actions to help more students prepare for and graduate from college.
pants were asked to commit to new action in one of four areas: building networks of colleges around promoting completion, creating
sciences build-
K-16 partnerships around college
ing, and robust
readiness, investing in high school
programming
counselors as part of the First Lady’s
in healthcare
Reach Higher initiative, and increas-
careers, including three bachelor
ing the number of college graduates
degrees, six associate’s degrees, and
in the fields of science, technology,
numerous certificates.
engineering, and mathematics.
“STEM education is vital to our future—the future of our country, the future of our region and the future of our children,” Rule said.
The White House College Opportunity Day of Action helps to support the President’s commitment to partner with colleges and universities, business leaders, and nonprofits to support students across the country to help our nation reach its goal of leading the world in college attainment. Through this event, Bellevue College committed to creating more opportunities for students to engage in STEM education and pursue careers in STEM-related fields.
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Below: President Obama announced over 600 new actions to help more students prepare for and graduate from college, including access to STEM education.
S T EM Educ a ti o n
SAMI @ BC Hosts Science and Engineering Fair for Six Years and Running...
Above: Meera Srinivasan, the 2014 CSRSEF Science & Engineering Fair Grand Champion, won for her environmental sciences project, titled “Investigating the Sublethal Effects of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons on Salmon, using Zebrafish as a Model Organism.”
Since 2010, the Science and Math Institute (SAMI) at BC has hosted the Central Sound Regional Science & Engineering Fair (CSRSEF), an annual science and engineering competition for 9th-12th grade students in King and Snohomish counties. The CSRSEF encourages and rewards innovative student research and provides professional scientists and engineers the chance to interact with some of the best and brightest young students in the greater Seattle/Everett region.
Why are science fairs important? ❱❱ Washington State ranks first in the nation in the concentration of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) jobs but
46th in participation in science and engineering graduate programs. ❱❱ Students who participate in science fairs learn they can master the processes of science, discovery, and innovation and connect with professionals in their area of interest, often leading to a lasting interest in STEM fields. ❱❱ Science fair projects require students to think critically, write, collaborate, create, and problem solve – all skills that will build toward future success. In 2014, participation in the CSRSEF included 22 high schools, 251 judges from 33 institutions, and 235 students. For more info, visit www.bellevuecollege.edu/sciencefair/.
Abji Named to BC Board of Trustees Washington Governor Jay Inslee named Shelmina Babai Abji, of Bellevue, to the Board of Trustees of Bellevue College. In this role, Abji will participate in the six-member board, whose duties include setting the college’s strategic direction, establishing policy for the college, and approving budgets. “Bellevue College is very fortunate to have community leaders like Shelmina who are ready and willing to step into governance roles on our campus and bring fresh, new, exciting ideas,” Bellevue College President Dr. David Rule said. “This is an exhilarating time on our campus as we head into our 50th anniversary year; exciting ideas and opportunities are on the horizon.” Abji, an accomplished senior executive in the information technology sector, excels at building trust and confidence with stakeholders to create win-win scenarios. Prior to her recent tenure as Vice President at IBM Corporation, she ran Mina Technologies, an IBM business partner that enables clients to gain visi-
bility, control and automation of their IT infrastructure. Before starting her own business, she spent 19 years with IBM in technical and sales positions. “I am passionate about creating an enabling environment to empower students from all walks of life to realize their maximum potential,” said Abji. “I am the first person in my family to obtain a college degree and have experienced firsthand how access to good education can help not just the individual but also their families, their extended families and indeed the community at large!” As an active member of the mentoring community, Abji keenly works to support and empower new generations of community leaders and has led numerous mentoring programs both in the workplace and in the community. She is on the board of Young Women Empowered, a nonprofit that focuses on empowering young women from diverse backgrounds to step into leadership roles in their places of work and in the community at large.
Abji earned her Bachelor of Science in computer science from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and her Bachelor of Science in mathematics, first class, from the University of Poona, India. Born and raised in Tanzania, Africa, she now lives in Bellevue with her husband and two children. “I had to leave home at the age of 15 to pursue higher education in another city and then in another country at the age of 18,” said Abji. “This country has enabled me to become who I am and I am grateful for the opportunity to pay forward.” Abji replaces Marie Gunn, who retired from the Bellevue College Board after a 5-year term.
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S TEM SciAct e nce i vism
B C ’s W e a t h e r S t a t i o n ...i s someth i n g to talk abo ut by Sharon Berg
Bellevue College is the only community college in the state that has its own on-campus weather station.
The weather station is an
meteoros, meaning “high in the air.”
outdoor instrument that
To the ancient Greeks, a meteor
measures weather condi-
was anything that fell from the
tions, including barometer
sky, including water or ice. To this
readings, temperature,
day, meteorologists refer to various
humidity, rain rate, wind
types of precipitation (raindrops,
chill, UV and solar radia-
hailstones, snowflakes) as “hydrome-
tion. Using this device, weather information is made available on the Bellevue College website: scidiv.bellevuecollege.edu/ weather/Bellevue/Current_Vantage_Pro_Plus.
Some people like to talk about the weather and that is certainly true of faculty member Kent Short, but this guy actually knows what he’s talking about. Short, the founding
htm. BC’s weather report
teors.” Modern meteorologists study not only precipitation but everything to do with the Earth’s atmosphere, including clouds, winds, temperature variations, severe storms, and climate changes such as global warming, and much more.
is a service for students, employees,
Short’s passion for the subject of
and community members.
meteorology is one reason why his
Meteorology is one of five sciences that comprise the Earth and Space
students give him excellent reviews. Taking Meteorology fulfills a science
Chair of the Earth and Space Sci-
Sciences Program (the others are
requirement toward graduation, but it
ences program and Assistant Dean of
Astronomy, Geology, Oceanogra-
can also inspire an interest in atmo-
the Science Division at BC, teaches
phy, and Environmental Science)
spheric and space sciences, including
several Meteorology classes and
at Bellevue College. Meteorology,
meteorology, that can lead to further
also manages the Bellevue College
the study of weather and climate,
education to pursue a career as a
weather station.
get its name from the Greek word
meteorologist.
Program Chair Kent Short Brings Experience to Curriculum Development and Teaching
Prior to becoming an educator, Kent Short’s career included several years of professional experience as a meteorologist and oceanographer with NOAA, and as an environmental scientist with both large and
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small consulting firms. His professional assignments ranged from conducting oceanographic research in the Arctic Ocean near Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, to serving as a member of the official NOAA Weather Support Team for the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. His educational background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology from UCLA and a Master’s Degree in Oceanography from Oregon State University. Short has been at BC since Fall 1998,
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teaching Meteorology 101, along with various other courses, including Meteorology 211 (Global Climate Change), Oceanography 101 (Introduction to Oceanography), Oceanography 110 (Environmental Oceanography), Environmental Science 100 (Survey of Environmental Science), Environmental Science 250 (Puget Sound Ecology), and the Current Issues in Environmental Science seminar series (ENVS 281, 282, 283).
K ids Ca m p
B C ’s S u m m e r K i d s C a m p . . . an an n u al tradi ti on for man y familie s by Sharon Berg
For more than 15 years, the Bellevue College Summer Kids Camp has served Eastside families with a safe, affordable, educational, and fun experience for their three to six-year-old children. As part of the Parent Education Program, experienced teachers provide fun experiences for young children in BC’s Early Learning Center classrooms on the main campus. “Enrolling children in a Summer Kids Camp session is a great way for par-
Creative art experiences, music, movement, outdoor play, snack and hands-on discovery are part of the learning activities children experience.
ents to ensure that school year early learning and fun continues through the summer,” said Lisa Allen, director of the Parent Education and Early Learning program. Six sessions feature developmentally appropriate early learning activities built around different, fun, kid friendly themes. The age range allows parents to enroll siblings in the same camp and kids get the benefits of a mixedage experience.
old at the start of the session for which they enroll. Parents can choose from six sessions, each with a different, kid-friendly theme, to fit with their family’s sum-
According to camp coordinator
mer plans. Each Kids Camp
Barbara Hill, “Plenty of Summer Kids
session operates four days
Camp families return as many sum-
a week, Monday-Thursday,
mers in a row as they can and look
from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon.
forward to the time when younger
This year, BC Summer Kids
siblings can join the fun. Some fami-
Camp starts on July 6 and
lies enroll cousins visiting from out of
ends August 13.
town. Kids love to come to camp with
Registration is by mail
a friend from the neighborhood or
only and opens in March.
from school. Parents are glad to have
Sessions fill quickly, so
some adult time while their kids are
interested parents should
safe and secure with trusted teachers
check the Parent Education
engaged in summer time fun.”
website for up to date infor-
Children must be no older than six
mation www.bellevuecollege.
years old or younger than three years
edu/parented/summer/.
BC Summer Camps are Popular! BC summer camps combine fun with education. Take advantage of these summer offerings: ❱❱ BC Summer Science Camp for 5th-6th grade students takes place in August. The camp covers a multitude of subjects such as Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Weather Science, Math, and Geology. Visit www.bellevuecollege.edu/sami/ summer-science-camp/ for more information. ❱❱ BC Summer Baseball Camps for 7-8, 8-10, and 10-12 year olds are offered late June through August. Camps are usually filled by July, so be sure to register before the school year ends. Visit www.bellevuecollege.edu/athletics/sports/ baseball/camps/ for more information. ❱❱ BC Summer Program for Teens is for students 12-17 years old. It is a great way to have fun while learning. The classes are taught by experienced instructors at the Bellevue College North Campus. Classes are offered in technology, writing, and more. Visit www.bellevuecollege.edu/ ce/summer-teen-program/ for more information.
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CE Instructor Spotlight
A c t r e s s N o w S t a r Te a c h e r .. . I t a l i a n N i c o l e t ta M ach i av elli made n ear ly 4 0 movie s By Sharon Berg
Surely, Bellevue College’s most famous faculty member is Nicoletta Machiavelli, who teaches Italian at BC’s Continuing Education divisions World Language Institute.
called “The Holy Year,” it’s another
Machiavelli starred
Westerns that Quentin Tarantino
in nearly 40 mov-
raves about.” Her Spaghetti Westerns
ies between 1965 and
including some with American actors,
1983. She is a beautiful woman, and at 17 was so stunning that a talent agent from Rome discovered her. It took little to convince her to Above: A 1966 Vogue magazine article, “Knits to Watch by Girls to Watch: Nicoletta Machiavelli and Raquel Welch,” featured the young actresses with their own photo spreads by noted photographer Ugo Mulas just after Machiavelli had finished her second movie.
try acting. With so many films, and made long ago, “Sometimes I forget what I did!” She is most proud of “The Ravine,” by Paolo Cavara, a WW II
genre that helped make her famous. “My celebrity status in the U.S. crept up on me recently because I took part in various Westerns, all done in Spain with Italian directors… often with American actors,” said Machiavelli, “They were the famous Spaghetti
among them “Navajo Joe” with Burt Reynolds and “The Hills Run Red” with Henry Silva and Dan Duryea. Born in Italy, she is the daughter of a Florentine father and an American mother of Scotch-Irish descent. “They met in Germany during a visit there, a gift from her stepfather who was of German ancestry, after she
drama, with a German soldier, played
attended Columbia University,” said
by David McCallum, assigned to find
Machiavelli. She grew up bilingual
and kill a Balkan sniper who turns out
in Modena. After the breakup of her
to be a beautiful woman (Nicoletta),
parent’s marriage, she and her mother
Want to learn a new language?
but falls in love with her instead.
moved to Florence.
The World Languages Institute at CE offers the most comprehensive program of its kind in the state. The courses are professional, affordable and taught by skilled instructors. Languages offered include:
Does the name Marcello Mastroianni
She is a descendant of famous philos-
bring back movie memories? “I was
opher and author Niccolò Machiavelli,
co-lead with Mastroianni and Oliver
the “founder of politics the way we
Reed in the comedy “Mordi e fuggi,”
know it today. He was a Renaissance
said Machiavelli, “and, I worked with
man, admirable in those dark and
Alain Delon in a series called “Tony
cruel times.” But, she confesses,
❱❱ American Sign Language ❱❱ Chinese (Mandarin) ❱❱ Dutch ❱❱ Farsi ❱❱ French ❱❱ German ❱❱ Hawaiian
❱❱ ❱❱ ❱❱ ❱❱ ❱❱ ❱❱ ❱❱ ❱❱ ❱❱
Italian Japanese Korean Norwegian Portuguese Russian Scottish Gaelic Spanish Thai
Visit: www.bellevuecollege.edu/ ce/language-classes/
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Arzenta.” While she starred in Jean Gabin’s last movie, a comedy
Right: In 1968, Machiavelli starred in “Garter Colt,” one of the rare spaghetti westerns with a woman as a lead character.
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MLK D ay “I kind of hated the guy. I had to study
Probably, as every immigrant, I had an
all of his works in school starting at
urge to replicate what I remembered
age 14. I attended a public school in
of the foods I grew up with, the very
Florence that was named after him
tasty and also simple foods of Tus-
(imagine the sneers of my school-
cany.” In a Dec. 6, 2009 article by Ann
mates during roll call), and heard
Bauer in the online magazine Cross-
about him all the time in the family.”
cut.com, Machiavelli said, “I’m just a
She used the money she made to roam the world, including India, South America, and Greece. After years of traveling around the world, she moved to the U.S. when her son was eight, later living in Los Angeles, and briefly in Denver. Visiting friends with kids in Seattle when her son was 13, “I decided this was the best place for my son to grow up.” She lives in West Seattle and has made Seattle her home for 26 years.
one-man band. No secretary. Nothing fancy. I’m not Rick Steves. I just like bringing people to see things that are worthwhile in Italy, like the series of little fishing villages connected by bridges. Or the old man who collects porcini mushrooms the size of plates.” She tries to go at least twice a year. She brings small groups from the Northwest and focuses on one Italian region at a time, “With emphasis on cuisine, wine, and art – all the good things in life! My goal and pleasure
Above: Machiavelli also leads small tours to her native country that includes culture, history, art, food, and cooking. the locals! I am terrific at engaging people on the street and making a liaison between my ‘travelers’ and them. Everyone loves it! And travel is all about experience!”
In the 1980s she became a tour guide
is to be the hostess of places that
Machiavelli sums up her career
when many French and Italians
have authenticity and are less known,
choices in this way: “Acting, tour-guid-
started visiting the Western U.S. on
to show beautiful historic locations
ing and teaching seem to me all very
bus tours. Since the job was seasonal,
and monuments, and also simple
connected and creative in the same
during the winter months she started
and passionate ways of cooking and
way. It’s all about telling stories, shar-
teaching Italian. “When I moved to
living close to the earth, which is
ing experiences and passions in the
Seattle it also expanded to cooking.
also my passion. And have fun with
effort to enrich people’s lives.”
John Carlos, Dave Zirin Headline MLK Jr. Celebrations Bellevue
when his Black Power salute on the
College was
podium caused much political contro-
honored to
versy. He went on to become a founding
host Olympic
member of the Olympic Project for
medalist and
Human Rights (OPHR).
Civil Rights champion John Carlos and sportswriter and
Zirin writes about the politics of sports
Other events included participation in the 33rd annual grassroots march and rally in Seattle; a non-violence workshop with guest speaker, Jonathan “Globe” Lewis; a screening of the documentary, Stand; and readings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s work.
for the Nation Magazine and is the host of Sirius XM Radio’s popular weekly show, “Edge
commentator Dave Zirin for this year’s
of Sports Radio.” He co-hosts
keynote MLK address on Jan. 22 on
the radio program “The Colli-
the theme, “Dream and Act, Dr. Martin
sion: Sports and Politics with
Luther King did.”
Etan Thomas & Dave Zirin,”
Carlos, a former track and field athlete
and is the author of A People’s
and professional football player, was
History of Sports in the United
the bronze-medal winner in the 200
States, part of Howard Zinn’s
meters at the 1968 Summer Olympics
People’s History Series.
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with sup
por t from
News, honors, events, and Foundation Awards 13 Project Grants: The Bellevue College Foundation awarded 13 Mini Grants for faculty and staff projects.
art ichael Stew Book by M s by Bob Merrill lyric Music and Tammis Doyle, Director Fred Tse, Circus/Fight Director
Ca
Choreograph
Tickets available
ic Director
.com ownpapertickets through www.br
Frank Kohel,
tion call For informa 4 (425) 564 -311
006 (800) 838-3
Arabic Language & Culture Community Engagement Events – Abdelhakim Chakour, Arts & Humanities (World Languages)
carnival comes to Bellevue College
Bellevue College Theatre Arts, with support from the School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts in Seattle, will thrill audiences with their production of Carnival, the 1962 Tony Award winner for Best Musical about a girl named Lilly who finds herself working in a traveling circus. Lilly is excited by Marco, the Magician, charmed by the Puppets she works with and is fearful of Paul, the puppeteer she begins to love.
BC students will perform
magic and circus skills under the big top in the Carlson Theater (Building E 200) March 11 - 14, 2015. Carnival is based on the book by Michael Stewart, with music and lyrics by Bob Merrill. The BC Theatre Department purchased circus equipment for this thrilling production with assistance from a BC Foundation Mini-Grant.
To purchase tickets: contact Brown Paper Tickets at 1 (800) 838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1082887.
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Test Fest 2015 – Sylvia Unwin, iBIT (Information Systems & Technology)
Medical Center ScenarioBased Learning – Ron Austin, HSEWI (Healthcare Technology Management)
er
pm 15 at 7:30 11–14, 20 /TPS te r M ar. $10 Students rls on Th ea Tickets: $12/
Mus Aimee Hong,
How Are You Feeling? – Pavy Thao, Student Services (Counseling)
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Cruising Through Science Courses – Sonya Doucette, Science (Oceanography and Chemistry) Circus Equipment – Tammi Doyle, Arts & Humanities (Theatre Arts) Tutor Training: Targeting Skills For Working With Pre-College Math Students – Carol Grant, Academic Success Center
TRIO Director Receives Award: TRiO Director Barbara Brodsky received the Pearl Hill Professional Award at the Northwest Association of Educational Opportunity Programs at the regional conference in Anchorage. Brodsky was recognized for “her distinguished service and exceptional commitment to TRiO and NAEOP.”
Accounting Program Student Community Engagement Event – Rosemary Hall, iBIT (Accounting) Circulatory System 3D Modeling – Terry Hatcher, HSEWI (Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology) Art Stands For Invitational Ceramic Soup Tureen Exhibition – Lars Husby, Arts & Humanities (Ceramics)
College Appoints Dean of International Educational and Global Initiatives:
BC Spotlight On Writers – Nan Ma, Arts & Humanities (English) and Aaron Reader, Student Affairs (MCS)
Jean D’Arc Campbell has been appointed as dean of International Education and Global Initiatives. In this role, he will provide leadership for all international initiatives at BC. He came to Bellevue from Portland Community College.
Microscope Cameras – Technology To Improve Lab Engagement — Surya Roshni Tewari, Science (Life Sciences)
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h a p p e nings ar o u n d th e B e l l ev u e C o l l e g e c a m p u s .. .
Campus Honored for Being Green: BC was named a “Champion of Sustainability” by McKinstry, a local energy and facilities management firm, in partnership with the Seattle Seahawks. Bellevue College was recognized for ongoing sustainability efforts and commitment to engage students in a range of initiatives: servicelearning programs, training, grants and classes with a focus on sustainability.
Sonya Green Elected To National Board Post: The National Federation of Community Broadcasters (NFCB) has elected 91.3 FM KBCS radio’s Sonya Green to serve a three-year term on the organization’s board of directors. KBCS is licensed to Bellevue College. She is News and Public Affairs director and host of the radio program, “Music and Ideas.”
BC IBIT Dean Makes Movers & Shakers List: 425 Magazine’s “425 Reasons to Love the Eastside” edition included BC’s Jody Laflen on their “Movers & Shakers” list because, the magazine said, “the dean of the Institute of Business and Information Technology at Bellevue College works to make the transition from college to career seamless.”
Institutional Advancement VP Appointed:
Foundation Board Names President:
Dr. Gayle Colston Barge has been appointed as vice president of Institutional Advancement. She will provide leadership and supervision for all fundraising, marketing and communications outreach, including the college’s 50th anniversary celebration in 2016. Most recently she served as the Director of University Public Relations at Central State University in Ohio.
Dale King, Vice President of GLY Construction, has been named president of the Bellevue College Foundation Board of Directors for a one-year term to coincide with the 2014-2015 school year. A resident of Bellevue, King has been a member of the BC Foundation board for nine years, and has held several Eastside leadership positions, including with Bellevue Rotary and KidsQuest Children’s Museum.
BC Creative Team Wins Five Medallion Awards: BC’s creative team (Marketing, Communications & Graphics) claimed five Medallion Awards, competing against 46 colleges in the Northwest Region marketing and public relations competition. BC took home a Gold and four Bronze Medallions.
Children’s Author In the News: Lois Brandt, who teaches novel writing and editing classes through BC Continuing Education, is getting plenty of publicity for her new children’s picture book “Maddi’s Fridge,” a story about food insecurity and friendship. Among other media, “Seattle’s Child” magazine wrote about the book, interviewing Brandt, who said: “I often say that if second graders ruled the world there would be no childhood hunger, because they want to do something.” The full interview is at www. seattleschild.com/article/loisbrandt-maddis-fridge/.
In Memoriam Gary McGlocklin: Gary McGlocklin, who spent 28 years at Bellevue College beginning in the ‘60s as an English teacher, basketball coach and VP of Instruction, has passed away. His legacy will be commemorated through the Gary McGlocklin Scholarship Fund at BC.
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