4/15/2002 • Issue #69

News & Views

Foundation Honors Five of BCC’s Finest
The BCC Foundation recently honored five employees who embody the spirit of excellence, innovation and dedication to student success. Congratulations to the 2002 Margin of Excellence Award recipients: Art Goss, Alan Yabui (full-time faculty), Iraj Paydar (part-time faculty), Tess HelesHunt and Tim Longpre (classified staff). The recipients received surprise visits from Executive Dean Ron Leatherbarrow and a host of campus members on April 5. See the photos online at http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/foundation/moe. These outstanding faculty and staff members will be honored in a campus-wide ceremony at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22 in the Carlson Theatre. Please plan to attend and honor these dedicated employees!

BCC Named Finalist for Economic Contribution Award
BCC has been named a finalist for the Eastside Economic Leadership Award, which recognizes organizations who have made a significant contribution to the Eastside economy for over 20 years. Each year, the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce recognizes local businesses with the Eastside Business Awards in seven different categories. The winners will be announced at an awards luncheon on May 22.

 
All-Campus Budget Meeting
Please plan to attend an all-college meeting on Wednesday, April 17 at 3 p.m. in room N201, when the administration will present and discuss the proposed budget for 2002-03. Members of President’s Staff and the Planning Council will present the proposed budget reductions and review the feedback process. Divisions and units are encouraged to hold meetings to discuss the proposed reductions between April 17 - 30. This period has been extended to allow for more discussion time. A revised schedule will be provided at the presentation on Wednesday. Members of President’s Staff and the Planning Council will be available to meet with divisions and units to answer questions. For more information, please contact Vice President of Administrative Services Barbara Martin at 564-2446.

WorkFirst Celebrates a Successful Partnership
On April 1, BCC's WorkFirst staff helped celebrate the opening of the Boys and Girls Club at Spiritwood Manor, a King County Housing Authority neighborhood. The event focused on the successful community partnerships that BCC and other local agencies have formed with Spiritwood Manor residents over the last year. Attendees of the event, including Congresswoman Jennifer Dunn, Bellevue Mayor Connie Marshall and King County Councilwoman Jane Hague among other community leaders, were impressed with BCC's WorkFirst outreach efforts to residents of the 129-unit apartment complex. Outreach to these low-income families has resulted in increased awareness and participation in BCC’s English-as-a-Second-Language, Computer Training, and occupational programs. When WorkFirst staff first contacted residents of this neighborhood last March, four Spiritwood Manor residents were enrolled in BCC classes. Last quarter, less than one year later, 43 residents were enrolled in BCC programs.

Free Women’s Health Resources
Through BCC’s participation in the Breast and Cervical Health Program, uninsured or under-insured women aged 40 and over can qualify for free mammograms and health exams. Spread the word! The Breast and Cervical Health Program is funded by a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and administered statewide by the Washington State Department of Health. For an appointment or more information, contact BCC Student Health Services at 564-2480 or 564-2489.

Movers & Shakers
Two thumbs up for:

Pat Dierdorff, secretary senior for the Allied Health programs, was named the “Employee of the Month” for March by the classified staff association. Pat’s colleagues praised her patience, dedication and professionalism. One co-worker said, “Pat is a valuable asset to BCC. She is the first person our prospective students meet, and she represents our programs accurately and professionally. She is always patient, kind and willing to answer questions again and again.” Congratulations Pat!

Leslie Lum, instructor in the Business Division, has just published her first textbook entitled Personal Investing. The book addresses the changing climate where more people must rely on their own savings and investing prowess to take care of major financial goals such as retirement. Leslie wrote the combination Web and print book to help more people learn about savings and investment. The Web book integrates features such as easy-to-use calculators, a linked glossary, extensive exercises, an online portfolio, and friendly graphics to make the world of investing more accessible to the novice. Copies of the book are available in the BCC Bookstore for $36, and all proceeds will benefit the General Business Scholarship Fund. For more details, contact Leslie Lum via campus e-mail.

TRIO Student Support Services honored 88 students during the first TRIO Awards Reception in early April. Students with grade point averages of 2.50 and above were honored with academic achievement certificates. Nearly 10% of the students enrolled in the TRIO program during winter quarter earned a 4.0 grade point average.

Last month, Pauline Wyatt, a student in the Administrative Office Systems program, was awarded a $400 scholarship from the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). IAAP has decided to award this scholarship to a deserving student in BCC’s Administrative Office Systems program annually.

Coming Attractions

Gallery Exhibit: The Berlin Work -The new exhibit in the BCC Library Gallery features the work of painter Margie Livingston. Titled The Berlin Work, the exhibition is made up of abstract oil paintings that Margie created during her stay in Berlin while on a Fulbright scholarship. The show runs from April 11 - May 9.

Earth Week Events- BCC’s Science Club and student government association sponsor five days of lectures and activities to celebrate the earth from April 15-19 in honor of “Earth Week.” Biodiversity is the theme of this week’s activities, which includes a dynamic and informative lecture series from world-renowned ecologist Dr. Gordon Orians, independent film producer John de Graaf and several other guest speakers. For a complete schedule of events, please visit http://scidiv.bcc.ctc.edu/rv/earthweek on the Web. Students, staff, faculty and community members are invited to attend all events. For more details, please contact Rob Viens at 564-3158 or via campus e-mail.

International Lunch Hour - International Programs and the Campus Activities Board bring you an opportunity to explore the world right here on campus! Each Thursday in April and May, you can attend "International Lunch Hour," a drop-in hour designed to bring international students and the globally-minded together. Bring your lunch to the Garden Room (room C130-B) any Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and enjoy a cultural exchange with students from around the world. Upcoming dates are April 18, April 25 and May 2. Student organizations and college departments are invited to attend as a group. For more information, contact Kara McKinzie at 564-3074 or via campus e-mail.

Rescheduled: Tribes Project Performance - The 2002 Tribes Project Alumni Ensemble presents a free performance of “Standing Room Only” at 5:30 p.m. on April 19 in the BCC cafeteria. “Standing Room Only” combines movement, music, dialogue and satire in its exploration of race in America. The Tribes Project is a non-profit, multicultural, youth organization that has received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to race education through performing arts. For more details, please contact Emily Coward, WorkFirst outreach coordinator, at 564-2270 or via campus e-mail.

Professional Development Day: Classified Events -- Professional Development Day is Friday, April 26. The classified staff association has organized informative morning and afternoon workshops. During a morning session, Chico Patalano from Clover Park Technical College presents an interactive workshop on "Violence in the Workplace." From 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., speaker Helena Schoetzow will present a workshop on "Creating a Positive Work Environment." For more information, contact Becky Turnbull at 564-2275 or via campus e-mail.

Professional Development Day: Faculty Events - BCC faculty will design and present workshops and seminars during a day of events that focus on “Showcasing Our Homegrown Talents.” Executive Dean Ron Leatherbarrow will give the keynote address in the morning, and Diagnostic Ultrasound instructor Ann Polin will present a slide show of her work in Africa in the Garden Room during the lunch hour. Other sessions will cover diverse topics such as computer training, strategies for serving deaf students, “tricks of the trade” for effective teaching, and dealing with student rage. More details will be sent via e-mail in the next few weeks. Also look for advance registration for Stella Orechia’s popular CPR class. For more details, contact Rebecca Baldwin at 564-2174 or via campus e-mail.

Spring Quarter Transfer Fair - The Spring Quarter Transfer Fair takes place from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on May 1 in the cafeteria. Over 20 colleges from around the region will share program and admissions information with BCC students, staff and faculty. For more information, please contact Sheila Walton at 564-3109.

Eastside Moving Company Performance -- Don't miss an energetic, creative performance of BCC's own student dance group, the Eastside Moving Company, at 8 p.m. on May 2-4 in the Carlson Theatre. Under the direction of Betty Ann Platt, the performances will feature choreography by students and professionals, as well as guests from the Seattle Sonic's Dance Team. Tickets are $7 students/seniors, $8 general admission. Hang on to your ticket stub to receive half-price admission to a performance of the Ballet Bellevue at the Meydenbauer Center on May 3 or 4. For more details, call 564-2415.

Philosophy Club’s Nietzsche Forum - Explore what one of the world's greatest philosophers had to say about science, emotions, truth, morality and war. Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to attend the Philosophy Club's 2002 Nietzsche Forum on May 3 from 1- 5:30 p.m. in the Garden Room (C130). Short presentations and interactive discussions will feature BCC Philosophy instructor Kevin Boileau, University of Washington lecturer Steven Glaister, attorney Donovan Bigelow and scholar Peter Boghossian. For more information, contact Mark Storey at 564-2118 or via campus e-mail. 

Junoon Benefit Concert - Junoon, one of South Asia’s hottest rock bands, will make its Northwest debut performance at 8 p.m. on May 3, courtesy of BCC’s UNICEF Club and the Pakistan Association of Greater Seattle. The four-hour performance, which takes place at the Ingraham High School Auditorium in North Seattle, is a benefit concert to aid the children of Afghanistan. Tickets cost $20 and are available in the BCC Information Center (C106). For more details, please call (425) 564-2490 or (425) 820-2733. For more about this concert and the efforts of one BCC student to bring the group to the Seattle area, please see the “In the News” section.

Off the Vine
 After scores of potential creative names and a vote by over 100 campus members, the ducks that roam the BCC campus have been christened “Jean” and “Floatin.” Congratulations to Vicki Artimovich for providing the winning entry, and thanks to the illustrious campus duck-naming committee for the festivities!

Welcome & Farewell
Welcome to new BCC staff and faculty:

Sandra Walkenhorst, Program Coordinator, Assessment Office

Congratulations on recent promotions or changes:

Dee Ann Perea, Early Childhood Program Specialist, Childcare Center
Thornton Perry, Co-Director, Telecommunication
Elizabeth Anderson, Co-Director, Telecommunication

A fond farewell to departing BCC employees:

Susan Herskovic, Program Coordinator, Student Programs

Campus Calendar

Now - May 9             Gallery Exhibit: The Berlin Work, BCC Library Gallery
April 15-17             BCC Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Courtyard
April 15-19             Earth Week Events on Campus
April 17                        BCC Foundation Scholarship Luncheon, Hyatt Regency
                        Service Connections Fair, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
                        All-College Budget Meeting, 3 p.m., Room N201
April 18                        International Lunch Hour, 11:30 a.m., Garden Room
April 19                        Tribes Project Performance, 5:30 p.m., Cafeteria
April 25                        International Lunch Hour, 11:30 a.m., Garden Room
April 26                        Professional Development Day - No Class
May 1                   Spring Quarter Transfer Fair, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Cafeteria
May 2                   International Lunch Hour, 11:30 a.m., Garden Room
May 2-4                 Eastside Moving Company Performance, 8 p.m.,                                            Carlson Theatre

May 3                   Philosophy Club Nietzsche Forum, 1 p.m., Room C130
                        Junoon Benefit Concert, 8 p.m., Ingraham High School
May 4                   International Night Dinner, 6 p.m., Student Union
May 9                   International Lunch Hour, 11:30 a.m., Garden Room
May 22                  Margin of Excellence Awards, 3 p.m., Carlson Theatre

       
College Relations Corner

In the News
Student Osama Parvez had a mission - to “do something good for the people out there” after the terrorist attacks of September 11. First, he organized the first BCC chapter of UNICEF on campus last fall. Then, after much contact and legwork, he’s helped organized a UNICEF benefit concert by Junoon, one of South Asia’s most popular rock bands, in early May. Parvez’s story and the upcoming Junoon concert were featured in the Seattle Times on Saturday  (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/134435933_bcckid13m.html)

and the Eastside Journal on Thursday (http://www.eastsidejournal.com/sited/story/html/88644).

On April 6, the Eastside Journal mentioned BCC among the finalists for the Eastside Business Awards. Read more online at: http://www.eastsidejournal.com/sited/story/html/88218