March 23, 2016

islands and sea I’m Hair Now, Works by Jono Vaughan, March 2 – April 6. More information is available on the Gallery Space Web site.

Tomorrow! Winter 2016 Interior Design Senior Capstone Exhibit – Opening Night Reception Thursday, March 24, 2016, 5:00-8:00 pm. For more information about the event visit the Interior Design web page.

Syllabus icon Please be sure to use the revised syllabus template (revised 1/13/2016) for your spring class(es). Keep in mind that many links that are given to your students could be no longer working.  If you have any issues or suggestions with the syllabus template, be sure to contact Gordon Leighton before he finishes with the upcoming new academic year (2016-2017)  revised syllabus.

Please send spring 2016 syllabi to Janis Juarez via e-mail or through the Request Center.  Send ELI and all DevEd syllabi to Seda Markarova.  Kudos for Detta Vines (Theatre Arts), she was the first person to send me her spring syllabi.  Additional special mentions go out to Lars Husby (Art) and Mark Storey (Phil).  Keep sending the CANVAS links to Seda and me, the links are working out great on the A&H web site. Don’t forget to mark the links “public.”

 More syllabi info.  Be sure to use this link: http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/artshum/student-information/  to direct students to “Student Information” which has both the Arts & Humanities Procedures & Expectations and the A&H Commitment to Student Growth and Development documents.  Additional information is on the page that will help students if they have issues with any of their A&H classes.

Special Events Bellevue College Hosts the US Army Jazz Ambassadors. April 5, 2016BC-Courter Family Athletic Pavilion, Building G (Gym), 7:00 pm.  Free Admission by reservation only. Click here for your free tickets.  Call 425-564-6000 for more information.

Tula’s – Jim /Sisko’s Bellevue College Jazz OrchestraWednesday, April 13.  For more information about Tula’s Restaurant and Jazz Club, check out their web site.

Djid you Know

Today is Chip and Dip DayHave fun eating your way through the day.  Just think, we missed celebrating “Goof off Day,”  by only one day.

 

March 16, 2016

islands and sea Tonight! March Neighborhood Forum: A Dialogue with our Muslim Neighbors. March 16, 7:p.m., City Hall Council Chambers.  For more information, please see the A&H Commons site.

I’m Hair Now, Works by Jono Vaughan, March 2 – April 6. More information is available on the Gallery Space Web site.

Tomorrow! St. Gertrude’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day POTLUCKThursday, March 17. A&H Lunchroom from 11-2. Please sign up at this site so that we will have a good balance of goodies.  See you there!!

Bellevue College Student Choreographers Dance ShowcaseMarch 18, 2016.  For more information see Brown Paper Tickets for more information.

BC CONCERT CHOIR PERFORMANCE – Lincoln Speaks, directed by Ken WilsonSaturday, March 19, 2016.  Carson Theatre, 7:30 pm | 7$ Admission.  For ticket purchase details see Brown Paper Tickets, for more information contact:  Lyneen Patnoe at 425-564-3114 or e-mail lpatnoe@bellevuecollege.edu.

FROM THE CHAMBER, curated by Dr. Brian CobbTuesday, March 22Carlson Theatre, 7:30 pm, $5 Admission. (please note the time was changed back to the original time). For more information contact: Lyneen Patnoe at 425-564-3114 or e-mail lpatnoe@bellevuecollege.edu.

Special Mention

 

 

 

Please help in congratulating Carolyn Bilby (World Languages), Theresa Ford (CMST) and Kaye Moreton (ABE Support Staff)  for their recognition for “helping move Bellevue College toward an institution more welcoming, supportive and celebratory for people with disabilities.”  Please see the announcement recognizing Carolyn. Theresa,  and Kaye .  Congratulations everyone!!

Join Tammi Doyle in congratulating award recipients from The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Respondent.  The Respondent was at Bellevue College on Friday, March11 viewing the BC Theatre Arts production of the Mound Builders.

Important stamp If you print documents on the printers in the A&H Workroom, please do not leave your printed material available for anyone to peruse through.  Please take them up immediately.  If you end up not needing them, place them in the recycle bin.  There have been confidential documents found next to the printers that shouldn’t be seen by others.

Special Events Winter 2016 Interior Design Senior Capstone Exhibit – Opening Night Reception Thursday, March 24, 2016, 5:00-8:00 pm. For more information about the event visit the Interior Design web page.

Bellevue College Hosts the US Army Jazz Ambassadors. April 5, 2016.  BC-Courter Family Athletic Pavilion, Building G (Gym), 7:00 pm.  Free Admission by reservation only. Click here for your free tickets.  Call 425-564-6000 for more information.

 

March 9, 2106

islands and seaTHIS WEEK
Today!
Wednesday, March 9 at 1:30 – 2:15BC’s Library Media Center and Physical Education Department
are co-hosting a demonstration of rowing technique in front of the LMC.  Watch Philosophy’s Mark “Nature Boy” Storey and Life Science’s Heidi “Bat GirlRichter show how not to rip out one’s back or have a heart Demo signattack while enjoying some serious aerobic exercise.  This mini event promotes BC Read’s book for this year: The Boys in the Boat, by Daniel James BrownContact Mark Storey for further details at (425) 564-2118, or mark.storey@bellevuecollege.edu

Tonight! Tula’s – Jim /Sisko’s Bellevue College Jazz OrchestraWednesday, March 9.  Click here for more information.

Bellevue College Drama Production: The Mound BuildersMarch 9-12.  Click here for more information.

I’m Hair Now, Works by Jon Vaughan March 2 – April 6. More information is available on the Gallery Space Web site.

GIFT BASKET / DECORATIVE CONTAINERS REQUEST
Do you have empty holiday gift baskets or nice containers taking up space in your closets or cupboards?  Need to find a place to donate them?  Look no further.  In anticipation of Gift basketsthe End of the Year Celebration (planning ahead) please bring them in and give them to Janis Juarez or Seda Markarova.  The Arts & Humanities Division will need them for the baskets we donate for the special raffle basket drawing every year.  This is what we are hoping to put together for the 2016 End of the Year Celebration.

Workshops NewsTalk with Ana A Reading Skills Workshop for English Language Learners – Every Wednesday 4:30-5:30 in D204 from 1/20/16 to 3/16/16 NewsTalk is a workshop series for ELL students where they can learn different reading skills like paraphrasing and finding the main idea.  Together, we will then practice applying these skills to our news stories.  The students can also develop their speaking skills by contributing to the discussions as they share their thoughts and reactions to each story with the group.  Ask the instructors and/or tutors for more information!  Hope to see you there!

*For a full list of Reading Workshops click here   or contact a Reading Lab instructor at: readinglab@bellevuecollege.edu

Special Events I’m Hair Now, Works by Jon Vaughan March 2 – April 6. More information is available on the Gallery Space Web site.

Tula’s – Jim /Sisko’s Bellevue College Jazz Orchestra Wednesday, March 9.  Click here for more information.

Bellevue College Drama Production: The Mound BuildersMarch 9-12Click here for more information.

Bellevue College Student Choreographers Dance ShowcaseMarch 18, 2016.  Click here for more information.

BC Concert Choir Performance – Lincoln Speaks, directed by Ken WilsonSaturday, March 19, 2016.  Carson Theatre, 7:30 pm | 7$ Admission.  For ticket purchase info, contact Lyneen Patnoe at 425-564-3114 or e-mail lpatnoe@bellevuecollege.edu.

From the Chamber, curated by Dr. Brian CobbTuesday, March 22.  Carlson Theatre, 7:30 pm $5 Admission. (please note the time was changed back to the original time)

Winter 2016 Interior Design Senior Capstone Exhibit – Opening Night ReceptionInterior Design Senior Exhibit Poster Thursday, March 24, 2016, 5:00-8:00 pm.  For more information about the event visit the Interior Design web page.

Bellevue College Hosts the US Army Jazz Ambassadors. April 5, 2016.  BC-Courter Family Athletic Pavilion, Building G (Gym), 7:00 pm.  Free Admission by reservation only. Click here for your free tickets.  Call 425-564-6000 for more information.

Miscellanous sticky note Go ahead and pop up some popcorn to celebrate “Popcorn Lovers Day. Second Thursday in March tomorrow!! (March 10).

 

 

 

 

March 2, 2016

islands and sea Today! March 2 – Bellevue College Art Gallery Space presents works by multi-media artist, Jono Vaughan.  Exhibition opens to the public from 4-7pm. Admission: Free.  More information

Summarizing Your ReadingSaturday, March 5. 1:00-3:00 pm in D 204.

Demo sign♦ Wednesday, March 9 – BC’s Library Media Center and Physical Education Department are co-hosting a demonstration of rowing technique in front of the LMC.  Watch Philosophy’s Mark “Nature Boy” Storey and Life Science’s Heidi “Bat Girl” Richter show how not to rip out one’s back or have a heart attack while enjoying some serious aerobic exercise.  This mini event promotes BC Read’s book for this year: The Boys in the Boat, by Daniel James Brown. Contact Mark Storey for further details at (425) 564-2118, or mark.storey@bellevuecollege.edu.

Workshops NewsTalk with Ana: A Reading Skills Workshop for English Language Learners – Every Wednesday 4:30-5:30 from 1/20/16 to 3/16/16
NewsTalk is a workshop series for ELL students where they can learn different reading skills like paraphrasing and finding the main idea.  Together, we will then practice applying these skills to our news stories.  The students can also develop their speaking skills by contributing to the discussions as they share their thoughts and reactions to each story with the group.  Ask the instructors and/or tutors for more information!  Hope to see you there!

Summarizing Your ReadingSaturday, March 5. 1:00-3:00 pm in D204 Do you get overwhelmed by too much information in your class readings?  When you start to summarize, all words disappear from your mind?  Do you have no idea how to “say it in your own words,” so you copy random sentences from the text, hoping it’s enough?  You are not alone!  This workshop gives tips on finding the important information to put in a summary.  Effective summarizing can help you understand more and remember concepts better.  Come and practice this valuable skill during this workshop.

*For a full list of Reading Workshops click here   or contact a Reading Lab instructor at: readinglab@bellevuecollege.edu

Performances

I’m Hair Now, Works by Jon Vaughan March 2 – April 6. More information is available on the Gallery Space Web site.


Tula’s – Jim /Sisko’s Bellevue College Jazz Orchestra
Wednesday, March 9.  Click here for more information.

Bellevue College Drama Production: The Mound Builders March 9-12.  Click here for more information.

Bellevue College Student Choreographers Dance ShowcaseMarch 18, 2016.  Click here for more information.

BC Concert Choir Performance – Lincoln Speaks, directed by Ken WilsonSaturday, March 19, 2016.  Carson Theatre, 7:30 pm | 7$ Admission.  For ticket purchase info, contact Lyneen Patnoe at 425-564-3114 or e-mail lpatnoe@bellevuecollege.edu.

From the Chamber, curated by Dr. Brian CobbMarch 22.  Carlson Theatre, 7:00 pm $5 Admission. (please note time change)

Bellevue College Hosts the US Army Jazz Ambassadors. April 5, 2016BC-Courter Family Athletic Pavilion, Building G (Gym), 7:00 pm.  Free Admission by reservation only. Click here for your free tickets.  Call 425-564-6000 for more information.

Miscellanous sticky note
Today
(3/2) is Dr. Seuss DayCelebrate by reviewing some of his work.