Stay Aware, Stay Healthy
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To support that effort, Student Health Center staff sponsored an educational display in the cafeteria last week. They provided important health literature on preventative measures and effects of the disease, answered questions, and showed an informative video. Referrals for free mammograms were available for uninsured and low-income women over the age of 40. An eye-catching display of 'undergarments' drew attention to this devastating disease. The awareness event was covered by the Seattle Times and the Eastside Journal. Congratulations to the Student Health Center for their efforts to educate students, faculty, staff and the greater community about the dangers of breast cancer.

Intergenerational Learning Benefits Children and Seniors
BCC's Student Child Care and Early Learning Center has initiated a new program to pair preschool children with seniors from the Sunpointe Senior Living Center in Bellevue. Intergenerational learning allows the young and old to share their experiences and learn from each other. Earlier this month, six "grandmas" stopped by the Student Child Care Center to share a snack and sing songs with the children during an introductory visit. The experience was a great success, and the Center will host bi-monthly visits throughout the quarter.

Asha Nelson, the NWCET's educational technology specialist, took a journey to Ghana, Africa this summer to help set up new technology at a K-12 school in the town of Accra. (You can learn more about this area at: http://www.accra.com/ ). Asha's group installed hardware and software systems at the school and taught the students and teachers how to use the technology. The trip was organized by the Women's Community Impact Consortium, who cosponsored the Youth IT AllStars Showcase at the NWCET earlier this year. Asha, who grew up in a family that believed strongly in giving back to the community, paid her own way to Africa and shared the cost of the computer equipment with other group members.
Administration of Criminal Justice faculty member Mike Caldero just had a book published. He co-authored Police Ethics: The Corruption of Noble Cause with Dr. John Crank of Boise State University. The book covers paradoxes and conflict in policing and is geared toward law enforcement personnel.
Payroll Department employee Sharon Foster recently became a Certified Payroll Professional, a classification open to payroll professionals with five or more years of experience. Only 45% of the applicants pass this test, and Sharon aced it on her first try.
Ann Polin, program chair of Diagnostic Ultrasound, is working on her Master's degree in Radiologic Science through Midwestern State University in Texas. For a recent course on leadership, Ann shadowed Jean Floten all month to learn from a dynamic leader in education. Ann admits it was often hard to keep up with Jean, who was an excellent role model and leader.
See the latest works from campus art faculty in the BCC Gallery. Stop by the D Building from now until November 4 to see paintings, photos, sculptures and drawings from our talented faculty members!

Educational Bargains
For only $5, you can attend a great seminar this quarter from the Student ACCESS/ Women's Resource Center. Upcoming topics include health, finance, communication and more. For more information, call 641-2279.

KBCS' Fundraising Finale
After completing a week-long, on-air fundraising campaign on October 10, radio station KBCS surpassed their fundraising goals by over $10,000! The station raised $47,292 from devoted listeners throughout the Puget Sound area. The station staff send a special thanks to Tom Demyan and his phone crew, the Food Services staff, Kate Bradley, and all the BCC listeners who became new or renewed supporting members of KBCS.

The Big Race
If the idea of a jog around the park is appealing to you, then dig out those running shoes for BCC. You can sign up for the Small College and Alumni race hosted by BCC's Cross Country program. The 5K (3 mile) race will take place at Luther Burbank Park on Mercer Island starting at 11:00am on October 30. Teams of students, alumni, faculty, and staff from five colleges will participate. If you'd like to run or volunteer in the race, please contact Stella Orechia at 641-2353.

Tea Time
You are cordially invited to high tea. The Student Programming Board will sponsor their Fall Quarter High Tea from 4:00 - 6:00pm on October 20 in the Garden Room (C-130). Listen to featured musical entertainer Cindy Pearson while enjoying coffee, tea, juice and pastries. The cost is $2.00 for students/ $3.00 for faculty and staff. Tickets are available at the door. For more information, contact Susan Herskovic at 562-6152.

Scare Up Some Fun
Get ready for Halloween festivities! Institutional Advancement will sponsor a Halloween costume and office decorating contest. If your department would like to participate in the office decorating contest, please e-mail Kara Witsoe in College Relations by Wednesday, October 20. We'll send our 'secret judges' out to view your decorating flair during the week of October 25-29, and we'll announce the winner on Friday, October 29. To participate in the costume contest, come to Institutional Advancement, A102, to have your photo taken between 8:30am - noon on Friday, October 29. The entire campus is invited to stop by for refreshments and vote for their favorite costume between noon - 2:00pm. We'll announce the winners on the web at 3:00pm. Mark your calendar for some tricks and treats this Halloween!

Campus Directory
This year, the campus directory may be published later than usual due to the addition of phone numbers with our new phone system. You can direct any questions to Deborah Townsend in Printing Services, who will be coordinating this project. You can reach her at 649-3061 or through campus e-mail.

Making Headlines
Rob deGrasse, director of operations and capital projects, is in the spotlight once again. Rob was interviewed for an article in the September issue of Maintenance Solutions Magazine. He spoke about the investigative process required to find the best contractors for capital projects.

On the Web
Take advantage of great web authoring resources in the FRC! The Faculty Resource Center (http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/frc) offers a comprehensive selection of classes that are open to all BCC faculty and staff. Of note for all you aspiring web authors, some upcoming special Saturday classes might be just what you're looking for to accommodate your busy schedule:

Stop by http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/frc for a complete listing of all Professional Development classes offered by the FRC (click on the Training Calendar link) and browse through their newly redesigned web site.

This guide will also provide you with authorization forms you need to submit to establish a space on the campus web server.

If you have questions about web publishing, please contact Lori Tiede at 641-2249.

Don't forget: you can always find the most up-to-date campus events on the BCC Intranet at
http://intranet.bcc.ctc.edu (click on Events Calendar).

With a friendly, soft-spoken voice, Bev Lucas is making an impact on the BCC campus. She was introduced to BCC as a student several years ago and now holds the office of CEABCC president.

Bev came to the BCC campus in 1991, when she enrolled in a three-week course to examine new careers.
At the time, she worked on a volunteer project with Printing Services. They were impressed with Bev and called a few months later to offer her a part-time position in the copy center. After working in Printing Services for a few years, she moved to the President's Office from 1995-98. Last year, she returned to Printing Services as a program coordinator.

Bev likes to be involved on campus and devotes time every week to her role as an advocate for classified staff members. As the classified staff association president, she participates on several college committees, listens to employee issues and concerns, and meets regularly with college administrators to discuss issues that affect classified staff members. She finds the work to be challenging and enjoyable, and says her experience "being a mom" helps her manage it all in stride.

Being a mother - and a grandmother - is a top priority for Bev. She has six children, one grandchild, and another grandchild on the way this winter. The family is very close-knit and all of her children live in the area. "My kids are my best friends," she says.

While her children were growing up, Bev's talent for sewing came in handy. She sewed costumes for her children, including elaborate ensembles when the children participated in period plays and other dramatic productions at school. More recently, Bev made wedding and bridesmaids dresses when her children got married.

For this dedicated mom, her experience and talents are assets for the classified staff association and the entire BCC campus.