4/3/2000 • Issue
#33
News &
Views
Foundation
Kicks Off Childcare Center Campaign
The Foundation announced
its $1.85 million fund-raising campaign last week to support the Costco-BCC
child-care and family learning center. This
unique public-private partnership addresses a growing need of families
and businesses to find childcare and other family learning solutions.
It is meant to become a model in the Pacific Northwest that can be
replicated. The private funds will augment $2.3 million given from
the state, cities, county and business partners. Ground-breaking for
the 22,000 square foot facility on the NE corner of campus is expected
this summer, with completion targeted for early 2001.
BCC Mathletes in Top
Three of National Math Competition
After two rounds of competition, BCC ‘mathletes’
jumped to third place in the national standings of the American Mathematics
Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC). With a total of 223.5 points,
the BCC students follow teams at DeAnza College and Santa Rosa Junior
College. BCC is still ranked first in the state competition. Stay
tuned for final results after the third round of competition or visit
the Math Department web page at http://SciDiv.bcc.ctc.edu/Math/MathNewsAndActivities.html
Honoring Volunteer Tutors
BCC’s Adult Basic Education (ABE) program
will honor 60 volunteers from 6-8 p.m. April 12 in the Garden Room.
These volunteers give their time and talents to help nearly 300 ABE
and ESL (English-as-a-Second-Language) students achieve their personal
and professional goals. They tutor students, assist teachers in the
classroom or Basic Skills Lab and host “Talk Time,” weekly conversation
sessions for adult learners. Look for photos and memorabilia from
the volunteers' work in the cafeteria display case next week.
For more information about the event or volunteer opportunities, contact
Tess HelesHunt at 641- 2349.
Luncheon To Raise Scholarship
Funds
On April 26, friends of the college will
gather at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Bellevue with one mission in
mind - supporting students. The “Opening the Door” fund-raising luncheon,
sponsored by the BCC Foundation, will raise money to fund scholarships
and help students achieve their educational goals. The Foundation
hopes to raise $30,000, which will be awarded during fall quarter
and as on-going scholarships. Eastside Journal columnist Patti
Payne, President Floten and students will speak at the luncheon. The
event replaces BCC’s annual fund-raising auction. For more information,
contact Becky Baumgardner at 644-5074.
BCC Hosts Parent Educators
Over 130 parent education
faculty members from community colleges throughout the state attended
an annual professional development conference at BCC March 20.
BCC faculty and administrators Julie Soto, Ron Leatherbarrow and Jan
Faull addressed the crowd. Workshops on safety, bilingual and multi-cultural
awareness in parent education, play therapy and children’s use of
the Internet were presented throughout the day.
ASBCC
Budget Hearings
From April 10 - 14, the Associated Students
of Bellevue Community College (ASBCC) will hold budget hearings and
make recommendations to President Floten and the Board of Trustees.
The ASBCC currently provides support to over 35 programs including
new student orientation, Jibsheet,
Arnazella,
student labs, tutorial programs, drama, dance and chorale productions,
Jazz Band, all ASBCC chartered clubs, KBCS, Child Care Center, Women's
and Student Access Center. The student government association allocated
about $750,000 last year. Hearings take place at 1 - 4:30 p.m. daily
and are open to the public. For a detailed hearing schedule, see the
“S&A Committee Information/Hearings” file in the Student Programs
shared folders.
A Show of Excellence
BCC faculty and staff responded enthusiastically
to this year’s Margin of Excellence awards and submitted over 100
nomination forms. This year’s recipients will be announced in mid-April
and the awards ceremony takes place at 3 p.m. May 18 in the Carlson
Theatre. Mark your calendars and plan to support your outstanding
colleagues.
Explore
the Rhythm of the World
Experience food and entertainment from around
the world during the 17th annual "Rhythm of the World" International
Night Dinner from 6 p.m. - midnight on Saturday, May 6. Sample dishes
such as Indonesian satay, Chinese humbao, kimchee, baklava, phad thai
and Swedish meatballs while you watch the Parade of Nations fashion
show and dance the night away. Tickets cost $10 and are available
now at the Student Information Desk in the Student Union Building.
This popular event, sponsored by the International Student Services
and the International Student Association, sells out every year so
get your tickets early. For more information, contact International
Student Services at 649-3185.
Showcasing Student Talent
The Interior Design Showcase,
an annual gala event highlighting work from Interior Design students,
takes place from 6 - 10 p.m. April 8 in room L100. Enjoy food
and beverages while you view portfolios of graduating students and
award-winning class projects. A raffle and silent auction will be
held to benefit the program. Many of the silent auction items will
be on display in the cases in L100 this week for those who would like
an early preview. Items for bid include art glass, quilts and wall
art. For more information, contact Connie Wais at 641-2623.
March Employee of the
Month
Congratulations to Beverly
White, last month’s CEABCC's Employee of the Month! Beverly,
at BCC since 1990, is the division secretary in Social Science. “Beverly
has patience, determination and takes times to focus on each person’s
requests or needs,” said one of her many fans. “Her unflagging support
of her co-workers, experience at BCC, and even-handedness make her
a trusted pillar of the Social Science Division.”
Career
Center Wraps Up International Expo
Last week, the last of the prize winners
visited the BCC Career Center to claim their winnings from the Career
Expo. Local high school students, BCC students and community members
attended the BCC International Trade and Career Expo in December to
learn about global career opportunities and world trade issues. Over
$40,000 worth of Microsoft products were awarded during the event.
In addition to Microsoft, other donors included Nintendo of America,
Inc., AT&T, Costco, DaimlerChrysler, Toyota Motor Company, Doug’s
Lynnwood Hummer, Pacific Science Center, Seattle Symphony Orchestra,
the Council of International Education Exchange and the Centers for
Academic Programs Abroad.
Career
Center Workshops
Students and community members
are invited to attend free workshops from the Career Center. Coming
seminars include: Yikes! I Need a Resume, Creating a Digital Resume,
Surfing the Net for Jobs, The Art of Writing Cover Letters, Interviewing
Strategies and Employer and Mentor Panels. Drop into the Career
Center from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Friday or make appointments for 1 - 5 p.m. Friday. For more
information, phone 641-2212.
Good
News for Cyclists
Campus Operations and the
ASBCC are teaming up to provide new bike racks on campus. ASBCC purchased
13 new racks, which doubles the existing capacity for bike parking.
The locks will be installed across campus this week. Bike riders are
advised to remove their locks from the existing racks as soon as possible.
If you forget to remove a lock, please contact Campus Security in
K-100 or call 641-2400.
Visit
the Glories of Greece
If you’re looking for exciting
summer plans, let Vicki Artimovich lead the way. Space is available
for "Glories of Greece,” an art history and theater tour
of Greece July 10 - 28. The last day to sign up for the tour is April
15. Contact Vicki at 641-2629 or stop by her office at C152 for more
information.
Campus
Calendar
Up-to-date campus events may
be found on the BCC Intranet at:
http://intranet.bcc.ctc.edu
(click on Events Calendar).
Welcome
& Farewell
Welcome to our new BCC faculty and
staff:
