4/4/2003 • Issue #82

News & Views

Join the Faculty/Staff Learning Community - Final Quarter Begins Today
Spring quarter sessions with Scholar-in-Residence Nawang Dorjee focus on the study of "Ethics and Society" from Ethics for a New Millennium by the Dalai Lama. Learning community members are invited to join the topical conversation in Room L-100D from 1:30 - 3 p.m. Participants will discuss universal responsibility, levels of commitment, peace and disarmament, and the role of religion in modern society. For more information or to join the e-mail learning community, contact Diane Douglas at 564-2550 or via campus e-mail.

BCC Hosts Native American Film Festival, April 16-18
Enjoy Native American film selections, storytelling, music and culture at this free, three-day festival. Works by BCC faculty member Phil Lucas, a Choctaw Native American and award-winning director will be featured along with the films "Smoke Signals," "The Fast Runner" and a "Northern Exposure" television episode: "The Breaking of the Ice." Actress Elaine Miles who portrayed "Marilyn Whirlwind" in the Northern Exposure series will discuss the show. The festival begins with storytelling by legendary Lushootseed elder Vi Hilbert accompanied by Gary Stroutsos on the Native American flute at 10:30 a.m., April 16, in the BCC Library Media Center. For schedules and more information, visit http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/filmfestival/ or contact Donna J. Meek at 564-2359 or via campus e-mail. Events are sponsored by the BCC Cultural Diversity Caucus.

Sign the Pluralism Compact April 25 and Participate in "Faces and Voices" Video
Be a part of the collective commitment to BCC's Pluralism Compact. The Pluralism Committees invite you to read and sign the Compact and participate in a video that represents the diversity of the college at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 25 (the location will follow in a future e-mail). For more information, contact Becky Turnbull at 564-2275 or via campus e-mail.

In Brief

• Jay Strevey, Cindy Boekhoff, Melissa Sitzenstock and Tracy Tucker received innovation grants funded by the BCC Board of Trustees. Grants may be used for staff development, special projects, individual development and leadership opportunities. Classified staff are invited to apply for the year's remaining grant funds. Applications are available on the classified association Web site, http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/ceabcc/genassoc/g-info6.htm
• Thanks to generous support from faculty, staff and friends of the college, the BCC Annual Fund exceeded its goal by 12 percent. Nearly 50 gifts were received, which will help fund essential scholarships, the Margin of Excellence Awards and other valuable programs. The Annual Fund campaign was co-chaired by Jim Ellinger, Life Sciences faculty, and Tess HelesHunt, Volunteer Tutor Coordinator.

Movers & Shakers

• Jean McMurtrey, Library Technician in the Library Media Center, was named "Employee of the Month" for March by the classified staff association. Jean's coworkers lauded, "Jean is exceptionally conscientious in doing her job," and "her friendship and warm personality make coming to work a joy."
• The Federal Emergency Management Agency's United States Fire Administration National Fire Academy recognized Judith Kuleta, Program Chair, Fire Science Programs, for her contributions developing national training curriculum. A member of the National Fire Science Curriculum Committee, Kuleta served as a national expert for several of the courses. The committee's model curriculum will be adopted by many two-year colleges and integrated into professional development for fire and emergency services nationwide.
• A poem written by Rick Mangan, lead instructor in the Foreign Languages Department, will be included in the International Library of Poetry's anthology, "Patterns of Life," scheduled for publication in summer 2003. The poem "Left of Love," will be published under Rick's family name, Sinclair Mangan.
• Chequita Williams-Cox, Director of the Educational Planning Resource Center, Donna Sharpe, Science Advisor and BCC Counselor/Instructor Rod Agassiz will speak at the National Academic Advising Association Conference. The regional conference in Vancouver, British Columbia focuses on professional development for academic advisors.
• Christopher James, faculty member, Media Communication, took a sabbatical to travel the Sante Fe National Historic Trail and learn Web design. The resulting Web site that he developed for the National Park Service won an "Outstanding Site" award from American Trails, an international organization of recreational trail users. To view the Web site, visit http://www.nps.gov/safe/fnl-sft/webvc/vchome2.htm.
• Former BCC student John Myhre won an Oscar for art direction in the film "Chicago." Read the March 23 Seattle Times article online.

Coming Attractions
Mark your calendars!

• Dance Your Socks Off to Celebrate Bellevue's 50th Birthday – Hula hoop and poodle skirt contests are just the beginning of fun at the 50 Fest "Dance as You Were" sock hop, Saturday April 5, from 6 - 10 p.m. at the BCC Gym. Wear your '50s duds and dance the Mashed Potato to music of the era by a live band and a KBSG 97.3 disk jockey. Kids 12 and under are free. Adult admission is $5 at the door. Visit the Website to buy tickets in advance and get more information http://www.bellevue50fest.com.
• King County Councilmember Larry Gossett speaks – Learn about current economic conditions and the impact on job opportunities for college graduates, April 10 from 12 - 2 p.m. in the Garden Room. The session includes open time for group discussion. Refreshments will be served. The presentation is sponsored by the Diversity Caucus, Multi Cultural Services and the Black Student Union. For more information, contact Rossie Norris at 564-2201 or via campus e-mail.
• An Evening with John McCutcheon – Singer, songwriter and storyteller, John McCutcheon will share his mastery of American folk music and instruments, Sunday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall in Seattle. McCutcheon plays folk music honed from his experiences playing in Southern churches and union halls as well as sold-out venues around the world. The concert is sponsored by KBCS 91.3 FM. For more information and tickets, contact KBCS at 564-2418 or go online, http://www.kbcs.fm
• International Lunch Hour – International Student Programs brings you an opportunity to explore the world right here on campus. Each Wednesday this quarter, you can attend "International Lunch Hour," a drop-in gathering that brings international students and the globally-minded together. Bring your lunch to room C120 any Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and enjoy a cultural exchange with students from around the world. The lunch hour begins April 16 and continues each Wednesday through the end of spring quarter. Student organizations and college departments are invited to attend as a group. For more information, contact José Elizalde at 564-3074 or via campus e-mail.
• Scholarship Luncheon – Friends of the college will gather at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Bellevue on April 23 with one mission in mind - supporting BCC. The fourth annual Opening the Door fundraising luncheon, sponsored by the BCC Foundation, will raise money to fund scholarships and other programs to help students achieve their educational goals. King County Journal columnist Patti Payne, President Floten and students will speak at the luncheon. For information, contact the Foundation at 564-2386.
• BCC Forum Lecture – Nawang Dorjee, Director of Education for Tibetan Children's Villages and BCC's 2002-03 international Scholar-in-Residence will present "The Survival of Tibetan Culture: An Insider's Perspective," April 23 from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. in the NWCET Auditorium. For tickets and information, please call 564-2042 or visit http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/liberalarts/lectures.html . Tickets are also available through the BCC cashier at Student Services in the B Building. The cost is $10 general admission or $35 for the lecture series.
• Celebrate Student Success – The TRIO Student Support Services award ceremony will recognize achievements by 111 students, April 24 from 4 - 5 p.m. in Room N201. BCC Scholar-in-Residence Nawang Dorjee will share experiences from his educational journey. For more information, please contact Mary Chambers at 564-2218 or via campus e-mail.
• Community Forum – Frank Wu presents "Designer Kids: The Myth of the Model Minority," at 7:30 p.m., April 24 in Room N201. Listen, ask and share your experiences and opinions about race relations at this interactive forum. The author of Yellow: Race in America Beyond Black and White, Frank Wu is one of America's most prolific writers about contemporary race issues. The forum is sponsored by the BCC Diversity Caucus. Admission is a suggested $5 donation. For more information, call 564-4063.
• Blood Drive – Help those in need by participating in the blood drive. You may donate between 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., April 24 at the Puget Sound Bloodmobile in the BCC main campus courtyard. The April 25 blood drive will be held at BCC's North Campus from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Professional Development Day: Classified Events –- Professional Development Day is Friday, April 25. Share continental breakfast and lunch with faculty and participate in a roster of growth activities organized by the Classified Staff Professional Development Committee. Renowned diversity author Frank H. Wu will kick off the morning events with a keynote presentation from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Sessions from 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. include "Generations in the Workplace," by Sara Maxwell, Employee Assistance Professional, and "Stress Relief Exercises," presented by Janet Budke, Physical Education Instructor (also offered in the afternoon). For lunch, enjoy international cuisine and cultural exhibits between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. From 1 - 2:30 p.m., Sara Maxwell will present "Stress and Fear in Uncertain Times." A talk about AFLAC optional supplemental insurance follows from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. For more information, contact Kyra Olson at 564-2303 or via campus e-mail.
• Professional Development Day: Faculty Events – Share continental breakfast and lunch with classified staff and participate in workshops and breakout sessions April 25 that focus on college pluralism topics and best practices in teaching. Renowned diversity author Frank H. Wu will give the keynote presentation from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., followed by a breakout discussion about incorporating student diversity into the classroom. Sessions from 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. include innovative presentation styles for teaching; online instruction technology, and a panel presentation by faculty, students and employers about the power of internships. For lunch, enjoy international cuisine and cultural exhibits, as well as demonstrations of online instruction between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sessions from 1 - 2:30 p.m. cover strategies to address the war with students; gender and age issues; working with nonnative speakers, and sharing the results from the recent Courageous Conversations workshop. More details will be sent via e-mail in the next few weeks and posted on the BCC intranet at http://intranet.bcc.ctc.edu/facprofdev/. Also look for the e-mailed advance registration form for Stella Orechia's popular CPR class, due by April 21. For more details, contact Andria Villines at 564-4025 or via campus e-mail.
• Earth Week Events – BCC's Science Club is sponsoring five days of informative presentations and activities in honor of "Earth Week" from April 28 - May 2. This year's dynamic lectures include Jim DisPeso of the national organization Republicans for Environmental Protection, King County Executive Ron Sims, Jane Hendricks of LMN Architects and several other guest speakers. For a complete schedule of events, please visit http://scidiv.bcc.ctc.edu/rv/earthweek on the Web or contact Rob Viens at 564-3158 or via campus e-mail. Faculty members are encouraged to tie events into their classes. Lectures and activities are open to students, staff, faculty and community members.
• Hit the Fairways to Benefit BCC Athletics – Register now for the 2003 Helmsmen Golf Classic Tournament, May 5 at the Tournament Players Club, Snoqualmie Ridge. Win prizes and more prizes - the four-person shamble format provides opportunities to win team, tee and individual rewards at every hole. This fundraiser for BCC athletic programs and scholarships includes continental breakfast, lunch and post-round party as well as cart and greens fees. Registration is $680 per team or $170 per player. For more information and registration forms, contact Rick Turner at 564-2406 or via campus e-mail.

Off the Vine

Dr. David Kroenke, author of Database Design, posed as a yachting company president to teach students in Marcia Williams' IT130 Database Theory class about real-world business database design.

Campus Calendar

College Relations Corner

In the News

Director Enid Zentelis shot a scene from her independent film "Evergreen" at the BCC studio. Read more about the new film in the March 27 Seattle Times article.

BCC has played a substantial role in the Eastside community throughout its history. Go online to learn why a March 25 article in The Seattle Times describes BCC as "a college for the community," Read the article.

The inaugural BCC Forum Lecture Series was featured in the King County Journal, March 17. Visit http://www.kingcountyjournal.com/sited/story/html/124678 for the article.

Hear BCC students' perspectives about the Middle East situation as they welcome the Persian New Year. The King County Journal article ran March 14, http://www.kingcountyjournal.com/sited/story/html/124438.

BCC Athletics Director Rick Turner announced that Deanna Veyna was appointed Women's Basketball Head Coach for next season. The article ran April 2 in the King County Journal, http://www.kingcountyjournal.com/sited/story/html/126824.

BCC Instructor Jennifer Laveglia was quoted in a March 4 Seattle Times article about encouraging women to pursue careers in science.

New sites and content

New BCC Bookstore home page
The BCC Bookstore page has a new look and new features are currently in development. Later this quarter, students will be able to retrieve a list of textbooks required for their classes online.

Online 2003-04 Course Catalog now in HTML
An HTML version on the 2003-04 course catalog is now available. Specific degree requirement pages for all transfer degrees and professional technical degrees are posted. It is recommended that all program sites link to these pages, rather than recreate them.

Online BCC Library Catalog Enhancements
New enhancements to the online library catalog allow readers to search specifically for new books and media.

American Indian Film Festival Site
This short-term event site highlights the new campus series.