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9/18/2000 • Issue #40

News & Views

Welcome Back
Welcome back to the start of BCC’s 34th academic year! Fall quarter got off to an energizing start with Opening Week activities. After President Floten’s welcome speech and presentation of our roadmap for the year ahead, over 30 campus departments and divisions demonstrated recent accomplishments and innovations during the festive “BCC Showcase.”  College Issues Day brought the campus together to discuss initiatives for the next few years - under-prepared students, teaching and learning excellence, and recruiting and retaining staff were listed as top priorities. A new employee reception, orientations for new students, faculty and staff, and a Friday afternoon barbecue rounded out the week’s activities.

Experience the Rich Culture of Japan
On September 23-24, BCC will host the Eastside’s third annual Nihon Matsuri. The fall cultural festival features stage performances, booth exhibits, demonstrations and food stalls. Highlights include a kimono exhibit, a demonstration of the techniques used to dye kimonos, art exhibits and martial arts demonstrations. The event is sponsored by the Eastside Nihon Matsuri Association and several local organizations to promote an appreciation of Japanese culture and art. This free event will be held in the gymnasium from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information or a full schedule of events, contact Nora Lance in International Student Services at 564-2330 or visit the association website at www.enma.org.

Keeping Up With Campus Operations
It’s been a busy summer of construction and campus improvement projects for the Campus Operations staff. Looking around the campus, you’ll notice several changes. The department moved into the new Building K last week. Construction continues on Building R, Building Q (the new family learning center) and the loop road. With the implementation of a new smoking policy, 12 temporary smoking shelters were constructed across campus. Permanent shelters will be complete in October. New building and parking lots signs will assist new students, staff and campus visitors. Campus beautification and cleanliness continue with pressure washing, painting, team cleaning and grounds improvements. Kudos to the entire staff for such impressive results.

A Health Resource for BCC Employees
Margaret Ann Van Bodegom, BCC’s new Breast Health Resource Specialist, will be available to staff and students for individual appointments, presentations, brown bag luncheons and referrals. Through a grant from the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Margaret Ann will promote the BCC BEARS (Breast Education Awareness Referral and Support) program on campus. Contact her at 564-2481 or 564-2489 for more information.

Opportunities to Get Involved At BCC
Volunteer your time to help students in these BCC programs:

    ?       International Conversation Partners - This program matches international students studying intensive English at BCC with English, or near-native fluency English speakers, for cross-cultural conversation. The commitment is one hour per week and partners decide on their activities and meet according to their personal schedules. The Conversation Partners Program is open to all BCC students, faculty, and staff. Sign up by October 4 - and share a mutual learning experience with a foreign student. For more information, contact Kimberly Hildebrand in International Programs at 564-3074 or via campus e-mail.

    ?       Volunteer Tutor Program - Help students in Adult Basic Education (ABE) succeed by providing support and encouragement. The ABE program provides free programs to help adult learners improve their reading, writing and math skills, as well as GED preparation and English-As-A-Second-Language classes. You can make a real difference by helping students reach their personal and professional goals. Volunteers must commit 2-4 hours per week for a minimum of six months. To get a volunteer orientation schedule or more information, contact Tess HelesHunt at 564-2349 or via campus e-mail.

Reach Students Through the Jibsheet
Take advantage of new ways to reach your students in The Jibsheet, BCC’s bi-weekly student newspaper. Jibsheet staff accept articles or story ideas and also offer advertising at reduced prices. You can purchase a display ad for half price or take advantage of free classified ads. To submit an article or letter to the editor, e-mail TheJibsheet@yahoo.com. For information about classified or display ads, contact Anne Taylor, advertising manager, at 564-2434.

Off the Vine
Congratulations to BCC faculty and staff members on these exciting achievements:

  • Instructor and coach Stella Orechia went for the gold this summer and came home with three medals in masters’ level competition. She placed first in the 80 meter hurdles, 400 meter hurdles and 4 x 100 meter relay team for her age group at the Masters’ Track and Field Championships in Oregon last month. Her next goal is to break the national record in the 400 meter hurdles at the national competition next year.
  • Barbara Wright, another fabulous female athlete and Adult Basic Education faculty member, completed four triathlons this summer. She was the winner in her age group at the Triple Threat Triathlon in Fort Lewis.
  • Arts 2000 Director Cheryll Leo-Gwin is a cover girl!  She was featured along with seven other “Women with Vision” on the cover of the August issue of Metropolitan Living. The article details her work at BCC along with her many personal artistic achievements.
  • Irene Ruiz, senior accountant in the Finance Department, is a new grandmother. Her granddaughter Isabella Teferi-Ruiz was born on August 18.

Campus Calendar

        September 18, Fall Quarter Begins
        September 23-24, Nihon Matsuri Japanese Fall Festival
        October 16, College Issues Day - No Class
        November 10, Professional Development Day - No Class
        November 23-24, Thanksgiving Holiday

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:

  • Nelli Kasparova, Credentials Evaluator II, Enrollment Services
  • Leonard Porter, Maintenance Custodian I, Campus Operations
  • Tom Staats, Maintenance Custodian I, Campus Operations
  • Laurie Stephan, Curriculum Program Coordinator, NWCET
  • Terrie Sanders, Campus Security Officer, Security
  • Daniel Taverne, Campus Security Officer, Security
  • Jeanne Wilson-Eager, Program Assistant, Ed Dev.
  • Bonnie Laremore, Maintenance Custodian I, Campus Operations
  • Jesus Mora-Herrera, Computer Services Consultant I, Financial Aid
  • Denise Wockner, Program Support Supervisor I, Cont. Ed. Customer Service
  • Joel Hahn, Maintenance Custodian I, Campus Operations
  • Mary Hansen, Director of Finance, Finance
  • David Grundler, Special Assistant to the President, President’s Office

Congratulations on recent promotions or changes:
  • Jeffrey Johnson, Director of Computer Programs, Cont. Ed.
  • Thornton Perry, Interim Business Division Chair, Business Division
  • Cynthia Johnson, Director of Personal Enrichment, Cont. Ed.
  • Sherri Ballantyne, Director of Financial Aid
  • Wendy Brault, Program Assistant 60%/Comp Supp. Analyst I 40%,International Programs
  • William Laatsch, Maintenance Custodian II, Campus Operations
  • Khanty Mounivong, Maintenance Custodian II, Campus Operations
  • Levi Staples, Maintenance Custodian II, Campus Operations
  • Horn Chhim, Maintenance Custodian I, Campus Operations
  • Song Ngim Chang, Maintenance Custodian I, Campus Operations
  • Chris Hauck, Maintenance Custodian I, Campus Operations
  • Maki Larry, Maintenance Custodian I, Campus Operations
  • Ba Chi Nguyen, Maintenance Custodian I, Campus Operations
  • David Patino, Maintenance Custodian I, Campus Operations
  • Trinh Phan, Maintenance Custodian I, Campus Operations
  • Steven Staats, Maintenance Custodian I, Campus Operations
  • Tumanu Tenari, Maintenance Custodian I, Campus Operations
  • Robert Wilson, Maintenance Custodian I, Campus Operations
  • Brenda Erwin, Maintenance Custodian Supervisor, Campus Operations
  • D Koopman, Computer Support Tech. I, Academic Computing

A fond farewell to departing BCC employees:
  • Michael Springer, Director of Fire Services
  • Cheryl Kitchin, Director of Finance
  • Linda Smith, Program Assistant, Assessment
  • Judith Pile, Media Maintenance Tech. Lead, Telecommunications
  • Laura Price, Program Manager A, Assessment
  • Leslie Blackaby,  Director of Financial Aid, Financial Aid
  • Dia Reeves, Program Coordinator, Cont Ed. Contract Training
  • Chris Moore, Retail Clerk II, Bookstore
  • Joy Scarr, Office Assistant III, Admissions and Registration
  • Melissa Schafer, Fast Track Coordinator B, Cont Ed. FastTrack

College Relations Corner

In the News
Summer was a fantastic season for BCC news coverage. Here’s a sample of some recent stories and links to the article when available:

On the Web
Advertise your events on the BCC Web Events Calendar!
Fill out the online publicity request form at:http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/bccweb/promotion.stm and include event dates, times and why your event will be interesting to the general public.Advertising on the Web is free and only takes a few minutes to complete the form.

Check out these new BCC home pages:
Career Education Options
http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/ceo

Diagnostic Ultrasound
http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/ultrasound

ASBCC Student Government
http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/stupro/Student_gov/const.html