11/02/2001 • Issue #61

News & Views

Celebrate Our New Facility
Join the celebration today to mark the official opening of Building R, the largest instructional facility in BCC’s 35 year history! A brief ceremony in the Building L lobby will be held at 2 p.m. to recognize and thank the many individuals and organizations involved in the planning, funding and construction of the new, energy-efficient building. Following an outdoor ribbon-cutting ceremony, you can enjoy music and refreshments in the lobby of Building R. Tours of the new 72,000-square-foot facility will highlight both instructional and environmental features. You can see displays from various campus departments, student clubs and the architectural firm that designed the building. For more details, contact Facilities Events Manager Jamie Dye at 564-4050.

Students Vote for Parking Solution
When the final results were tallied, students who participated in last week’s election voted nearly 3-1 in favor of a new student-funded parking garage. Construction of a 625-space garage, which will provide much needed student parking on the expanding campus, could begin next summer and wrap up in 2003. The project will be funded through a per-credit student fee and additional college funds. A portion of the student fee will also subsidize bus passes. This year, an additional 100 people purchased bus passes on campus as compared to figures for the previous fall. To help with traffic congestion, all students and employees are encouraged to find alternate forms of transportation such as taking the bus, carpooling or biking to campus.

BCC Departments Team Up for “Entrepreneur University”
The first of 10 BCC College Channel cable TV shows based on “Entrepreneur University,” a recent two-day educational event sponsored by the Northwest Venture Group, featured a presentation by Governor Gary Locke last week. The TV series is a joint project of the Television Services department and the Washington Small Business Development Center at BCC. In his presentation, Governor Locke praised the entrepreneurial spirit in Washington state and called for a coordinated system to assist entrepreneurs. Last month, Entrepreneur University brought together the region's top business leaders, venture capitalists and investors to teach the essential skills of developing a new business. Future segments of Entrepreneur University on the College Channel will feature experts on various topics that are crucial to business success, such as acquiring financing, writing business plans and marketing. The College Channel, channel 28, is shown on AT&T Cable in all areas of King County, except Seattle, and now reaches 340,000 local households.

New Antenna Expands Reach of KBCS
The signal strength of KBCS 91.3 FM should improve significantly by the end of the year as a result of a federal grant to install a new omni-directional antenna. The $8,300 grant, paying half the project cost, was awarded by the Public Telecommunications Facilities Program of the U.S. Department of Commerce, which funds public broadcasting projects designed to build new facilities or upgrade equipment. KBCS will provide the remaining funds. Areas that will benefit most from this upgrade include Shoreline and cities north of the Seattle city limits. However, areas in central Seattle, Renton and communities farther south also should receive an improved signal with the new antenna. A stronger signal will bring the station’s unique mix of music to more people, as well as increasing a base of donor support. Last week, KBCS completed a successful fundraising drive, raising over $56,000 in less than a week to support operating revenues.

Marching Toward Equity
Earlier this week, the Washington Federation of Teachers presented a certificate of recognition to Jean Floten, recognizing BCC's progress toward equity in pay and benefits for part-time faculty. BCC ranked second among the state's 34 community and technical colleges in terms of efforts to promote equity. The award was presented at a media event in Seattle on October 29. On average in Washington state, the Federation said, part-time instructors are at approximately 55 percent of equity with full-time instructors, a significant improvement over the past four years.

Movers & Shakers

Earlier this week, Director of Disability Support Services Susan Gjolmesli served as a panelist for the “United We Stand - Understanding Through Experience” event in honor of Disability Employment Awareness Month in October. The panelists discussed accommodations, daily experiences, rehabilitation and work place challenges for people with disabilities. The event was sponsored by the Attorney General Office’s Diversity Advisory Committee.

Diagnostic Ultrasound Program Chair Ann Polin, who’s back on campus after a one-year sabbatical in Ghana, and students Paula Husky and Jim Brown trounced the competition with a first-place victory in a college sonography tournament. The tournament was held during an annual diagnostic medical sonography conference in Las Vegas last month.

With assistance from science instructor Rob Viens, 12 BCC students are participating in King County’s “Salmon Watcher” program through the end of December. The students are monitoring Eastside streams and identifying returning salmon to provide valuable environmental data to the City of Bellevue.

Two BCC Art faculty members are showcasing their talent around town! Dale Lindman is exhibiting his paintings at the Foster/White Gallery, 123 S. Jackson in Seattle’s Pioneer Square district, from November 1 - 29. Pat De Caro will show her paintings and drawings at the Francine Seders Gallery, 6701 Greenwood Ave. in Seattle, from November 2 - December 2. Read more in yesterday’s edition of the Seattle PI at http://seattlep-i.nwsource.com/visualart/44848_gall01.shtml.

Coming Attractions
Sample some of the great performing arts events in November and December:

Los Danzaq de Ayacuch: Scissors Dancers from Peru - Take an energizing lunch break next week! Four performers from Peru will perform traditional dances in the cafeteria from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on November 6, courtesy of the Campus Activities Board.

“Crimes of the Heart” Drama Production -- For only $2, you can enjoy the BCC Drama Department’s rendition of Beth Henley’s Pulitzer-prize-winning play “Crimes of the Heart,” an entertaining Southern family melodrama. Performances start at 8 p.m. on November 9-10 and 15-17 in the Stopgap Theatre (room E101).

Professional Development Day - Take the opportunity to learn new skills, hear advice from professional speakers and mingle with other employees during Professional Development Day on November 12. Classified staff members will gather at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Bellevue from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. for a day of fun events and informative lectures. Speakers will discuss interpersonal skill development, managing stress and cross-cultural communication. Contact Joan Miller at 564-2232 or via campus e-mail to reserve your spot by November 5.

“Tomorrow is Tomorrow” - Stop by the BCC Library Gallery to see the new exhibit “Tomorrow is Tomorrow.” Carlos Trujillo, BCC photography instructor, exhibits his black and white photos from November 13 - December 9.

High Tea -Nibble on treats, sample teas from around the world and enjoy a piano performance during the annual High Tea event! Stop by the Garden Room (C130) from 1 - 3 p.m. on November 14.

Celebration’s Fall Vocal Jazz Invitational -- Celebration, BCC’s talented student vocal jazz group, will perform during their annual fall concert on November 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Carlson Theatre. Tickets, $7 general admission and $5 for students/seniors, will be available in the lobby prior to the concert

Jazz Band’s Fall Jazz Band Invitational - The cool weather brings a perfect opportunity for a night of hot jazz! Hear the outstanding BCC Jazz Band and talented guest bands from Shorecrest High School and Washington Middle School at 7:30 p.m. on November 28 in the Carlson Theatre. Tickets, which will be available in the lobby before the concert, are $7 general admission and $5 for students and seniors.

Symphonic/Chamber Choir’s Holiday Concert - Get in the holiday spirit with an evening of beautiful music from the BCC Symphonic/Chamber Choir at 7:30 p.m. on December 7 - 8 in the Carlson Theatre. For more details, contact Lyneen Patnoe at 564-3114 or via campus e-mail.

Welcome & Farewell

Welcome to our new BCC faculty and staff:

Shawna Cheney, Secretary Senior, International Student Services
Hyun Bin Park, Program Assistant , International Programs
Jerrilyn Stemmler, Control Technician, Campus Operations
Bruce Wirth, Production/Public Affairs Director, KBCS
Steve Allen, Chief Engineer, KBCS
Linda Loiseau, Project Associate, CIS
Julie Sharp, SMS Customer Services Support Consultant, CIS
Amy Crabtree, Fiscal Technician I, Finance

Congratulations on recent promotions or changes:

Sharon Foster, Fiscal Specialist I, Finance/Payroll
Bernice Gotta, Payroll & Benefits Coordinator, Finance/ Payroll
Yola Modena, Human Resource Assistant Senior, Human Resources
Yvonne Chow, Offset Duplicator Operator, Printing Center

A fond farewell to departing BCC employees:

Alethea Mundy, Secretary Senior, NWCET

Off the Vine
Best wishes to Carole Peterson, computer support analyst in Technology Services, who is recovering from surgery at Overlake Hospital this week.

If you haven’t had a chance to see the creative and spirited efforts of the recent Halloween costume contest winners, you can still catch them online at http://intranet.bcc.ctc.edu/halloween

Campus Calendar

       November 2              Building R Reception in Bldg. L Lobby, 2 p.m.
        November 4              Bill Frisell’s Intercontinental Quartet Concert, 7:30 p.m.,
                                Carlson Theatre
        November 6              Peruvian Dancers, 11:30 a.m., Cafeteria
        November 8              International Lunch Hour, 11:30 a.m., Room C120
        November 9              Online Student Services Workshop, 12:30 p.m.,                                           Room A132

        November 9-10           BCC Drama Dept. Production, 8 p.m., Stopgap Theatre
        November 11             Laurie Lewis Trio Concert, 7 p.m., Carlson Theatre
November 12             Professional Development Day - No Class
Nov. 13 - Dec. 9                Gallery Exhibit: Tomorrow is Tomorrow, BCC Library
November 14             High Tea, 1 p.m., Garden Room (C130)
November 15-17          BCC Drama Dept. Production, 8 p.m., Stop Gap Theatre
November 20             CEABCC General Meeting, 2 p.m., Room L122
November 22-23          Thanksgiving Holiday - No Class
November 27             Celebration’s Vocal Jazz Invitational, 7:30 p.m., Carlson                                       Theatre

November 28             Jazz Band’s Fall Invitational, 7:30 p.m., Carlson Theatre
November 29             International Lunch Hour, 11:30 a.m., Room C120
November 30             Online Student Services Workshop, 12:30 p.m., Room                                      A132
December 3              Board of Trustees Meeting, 9 a.m., Board Room
December 7-8            Symphonic/Chamber Choir’s Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m.,                                   Carlson Theatre

December 10-12          Final Exams
December 12             Fall Quarter Ends
December 12             Board of Trustees Meeting, 12:30 p.m., Board Room
December 14             Student Pottery & Ceramic Art Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.,                                     Room C157

December 14             Online Student Services Workshop, 12:30 p.m.,                                           Room A132

December 24-25          Holiday - Campus Closed

Up-to-date campus events may be found on the BCC Intranet at:

http://intranet.bcc.ctc.edu/ (click on Events Calendar).

College Relations Corner

In the News
Today’s Eastside Journal features an article about the student vote for a new parking garage. Get the full details online at www.eastsidejournal.com/sited/story/html/72038

The Seattle PI reported on KBCS’s new expanded antenna project yesterday. Visit http://seattlep-i.nwsource.com/tv/44840_radio01.shtml to read the full story, which includes an interview with KBCS General Manager Steve Ramsey.

An article about the many interesting classes available through BCC Continuing Education appeared in the Eastside Journal on October 18. Director of Personal Enrichment Cynthia Johnson was interviewed for the story. Read more at www.eastsidejournal.com/sited/story/html/70302

Continuing Education’s new Transitions to Success program was covered in the October 20 issue of the Eastside Journal. The program, which debuted this summer, is geared toward helping developmentally-challenged young people. Students, parents and instructor John Williams were interviewed in the story. Read the article online at www.eastsidejournal.com/sited/story/html/70569

On the Web

Winter 2002 Credit Schedule Now Posted
www.bcc.ctc.edu/schedule

New BCC Joblist page
http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/joblist

Are you interested in helping improve the BCC website? Please plan to attend the Web Advisory Committee meeting on November 15 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in room N201. Learn more and contribute suggestions about the upcoming redesign of the BCC Internet and Intranet sites. This meeting is open to anyone on campus interested in Web development. Please plan to attend! For more details, contact Lori Tiede at 564-2459 or via campus e-mail.