September 23, 2020

THIS WEEK

  • REMINDER!  Virtual Run/Dance-a-thon Event continues through SUNDAY, SEPT 27.  REGISTER and READ more aboutthe event on the Foundation web site. The hope is to raise money and awareness around the Theatre Arts Programs.
  • SEPT. 28 – OCT. 3.  This year’s Virtual Japan Week is coming on Sept. 28th.  We’ll have local presenters, exhibitors and performers sharing their talents in pre-recorded videos  and our student leaders have been working hard gathering many additional video links to put into our Japan Week website ‘Topic Tiles.’  We also had many submissions for our four contests, from the greater Seattle areas, other states and even from Europe and Asia.  All these links will go live by Sept. 28th (Mon) at 8am.  View the Japan Week flyer (pdf file).
    Please include the below Live Zoom event in your fall class schedule.

ÞSept. 29th (Tues.), 5-6:15 pm, Live panel Discussion on Japanese Americans and AAPI Civil Rights Movement Past and Present hosted by the North American Post and Hokubei Hochi Foundation (this event is not affiliated with or sponsored by Japan Week @BC but we highly recommend it!  Take advantage of this great Live Discussion opportunity) Please register from the Event Registration Form here.  Open to the BC community and the general public.

ÞOctober 1st (Thurs.), 2:30-3:20pm, Live Zoom Taiko Workshop (Limited to 20 pre-registered BC students, sign up here). This Taiko Workshop is already FULL.

Take a look at the Japan Week’s website for more info on this year’s events: https://studentweb.bellevuecollege.edu/japan-week/
Send questions to e-mail: JapanWeek@bellevuecollege.edu

SYLLABI

A&H SHAREPOINT SITE

  • Visit the A&H Sharepoint site to access the Faculty Hub area.  In the Faculty Hub area you can access supply request forms, Professional Dev. Forms, faculty leave and absence report forms.  There is also information on the Syllabi template and instructions.  You will need to log in, but this is a great area to retrieve forms that are normally in the office, but now are available online.  Once you are in the site, poke around, get acquainted with what
    you may need.

PLEASE NOTE:  THIS IS THE LAST EDITION OF THE A&H WEEKLY NEWS DIGEST.  My time at Bellevue College has come to its end (Sept. 30).  I have learned so much during the time I spent working at Bellevue College and especially the time I spent in the Arts & Humanities Division.  Thank you for being patient with me through the years.  Many thanks to you for your help when I asked for it.  I’ve made some very dear friends and will not ever forget those friendships. Be kind to one another.

September 16, 2020

THIS WEEK

  • REMINDER! Virtual Run/Dance-a-thon Event continues through SUNDAY, SEPT 27.  REGISTER and READ more about the event on the Foundation web site. The hope is to raise money and awareness around the Theatre Arts Programs.
  • THURSDAY, SEPT 17 – OPENING DAY.  8:30 start. View the College-wide events page for more information.
  • FRIDAY, SEPT. 18 – ARTS & HUMANITIES Virtual (Zoom) Divisional Meeting. 9:30-11:50am.  Updates, break out rooms, Celebrating our successes, commiserating on turbulent times, and looking to the future, Rob Viens and Kristen Jones.  Zoom meeting login.

SYLLABI

**PLEASE NOTE:  Be sure to include both A&H policy links in your syllabi:
1. the Student Procedures & Expectations
2. the Arts & Humanities Commitment to Student Growth and Development.  They are located on the A&H webs site under “Student Information.”

  • Please make sure to include your canvas link when you send your syllabus
  • Make your Canvas Syllabus Publicly Viewable instructions.

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • SEPT. 28 – OCT. 3.  This year’s Virtual Japan Week is coming on Sept. 28th.  We’ll have local presenters, exhibitors and performers sharing their talents in pre-recorded videos and the Japanese Culture Exchange Club student leaders have been working hard gathering many additional video links to put into our Japan Week website ‘Topic Tiles.’ Please include the below Live Zoom events in your fall class schedule. View Japan Week flyer (pdf file).

ÞSept. 29th (Tues.), 5-6:15 pm, Live panel Discussion on Japanese Americans and AAPI Civil Rights Movement Past and Present hosted by the North American Post and Hokubei Hochi Foundation (this event is not affiliated with or sponsored by Japan Week @BC but we highly recommend it!  Take advantage of this great Live Discussion opportunity) Please register from the Event Registration Form here.  Open to the BC community and the general public)

ÞOctober 1st (Thurs.), 2:30-3:20pm, Live Zoom Taiko Workshop (Limited to 20 pre-registered BC students, sign up here).
Registration closes on Sept. 23rd, not the 18th. Take a look at the Japan Week’s website for more info on this year’s events: https://studentweb.bellevuecollege.edu/japan-week/
Send questions to e-mail: JapanWeek@bellevuecollege.edu

September 9, 2020

THIS WEEK

  • Thursday, Sept. 10 – Microsoft Teams Training: Phones | BC is getting new phones!!  Visit the FYI Daily News Bulletin to find out more information and to register for the training sessions.
  • SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 (kick-off) – SUNDAY, SEPT. 27  Virtual Run/Dance-a-thon Event.  REGISTER and READ more about the event on the Foundation web site. The hope is to raise money and awareness around the Theatre Arts Programs.

WANT A CALENDAR FOR THE 2020-2021 ACADEMIC YEAR?

  • Now available as a downloadable pdf file.

SYLLABI

**PLEASE NOTE:  Be sure to include both A&H policy links in your syllabi:
1. the Student Procedures & Expectations
2. the Arts & Humanities Commitment to Student Growth and Development.  They are located on the A&H webs site under “Student Information.”

  • Make your Canvas Syllabus Publicly Viewable instructions.
  • Please make sure to include your canvas link when you send your syllabus.

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • FRIDAY, SEPT. 18 – ARTS & HUMANITIES VIRTUAL (Zoom) DIVISIONAL MEETING. 9:15-11:15am. Updates, break out rooms, celebrating our successes, commiserating on turbulent times, and looking to the future, Rob Viens and Kristen Jones. Come one – Come All! More info and Zoom link to follow…from Ellen Nichols.
  • SEPT. 28 – OCT. 3.  This year’s JAPAN WEEK @ BELLEVUE COLLEGE will be held virtually (online only).  We’re having 4 contests,
    all four contests have a submission deadline of SATURDAY, SEPT. 19.

We have lots of prizes for the winners, so please participate.  View the poster in larger form in jpeg and/or share the pdf file.  For more information, see the Japan Week website:
https://studentweb.bellevuecollege.edu/japan-week/

September 2, 2020

MAKING A VISIT TO CAMPUS?

  • REMINDER! Beginning Tuesday, SEPT 1, all employess and students are required to complete the online health assessment questionnaire every day there is a campus visit.  Doesn’t matter if you drop in for two minutes, or you visit for three hours. The short online health assessment is at www.bellevuecollege.edu/campuscheckin.  The assessment replaces the past practice of contacting Public Safety, but employees must obtain permission from their supervisors before coming in.
  • Representatives from the Flu Team are hosting online information sessions using Microsoft Teams.  These sessions will include a brief overview of how to complete the form, address frequently asked questions, and answer any additional concerns or questions.  Online Health Assessment Information Sessions held September 15 and 16.

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 (kick-off) – SUNDAY, SEPT. 27  Virtual Run/Dance-a-thon Event.  REGISTER and READ more about the event on the Foundation web site. The hope is to raise money and awareness around the Theatre Arts Programs.
  • FRIDAY, SEPT. 18 – ARTS & HUMANITIES VIRTUAL RETREAT. More details to be announced.  This will be a morning event.
  • SEPT. 28 – OCT. 3.  This year’s JAPAN WEEK @ BELLEVUE COLLEGE will be held virtually (online only).  We’re having 4 contests,
    all four contests have a submission deadline of SATURDAY, SEPT. 19.

We have lots of prizes for the winners, so please participate.  View the poster in larger form in jpeg and/or share the pdf file.  For more information, see the Japan Week website:
https://studentweb.bellevuecollege.edu/japan-week/

August 26, 2020

THIS WEEK

  • TODAY! WEDNESDAY, AUG., 26 – Microsoft Teams Training: Phones.  10am & 2pm sessions. Visit the FYI Bulletin to register and find out more about the training sessions.
  • REMINDER!  AUG 17 – AUG 28 parking lots 10, 12, and 15, see map, will be closed due to resurfacing, curb replacement, and striping.  All other parking lots will remain open for use during this important maintenance activity.  This should primarily affect people using lots by
    the Theatre Arts and Music buildings.

FACULTY COMMONS FALL 2020 WORKSHOPS

  • Visit the Faculty Commons website to view the many Fall 2020 workshops offered.  Some of the workshops fill up very fast.  You may want to register early to guarantee a seat.

FACULTY RESOURCES

  • Do you have information to share that you think might benefit your division colleagues?  The A&H Weekly News Digest features “Faculty Resources” for disseminating informative articles, workshops, and other events of specific interest to faculty.  Please send all info to:  Janis Juarez

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 (kick-off) – SUNDAY, SEPT. 27  Virtual Run/Dance-a-thon Event.  REGISTER and READ more about the event on the Foundation web site. The hope is to raise money and awareness around the Theatre Arts Programs and MOST OF ALL to be on campus next year and beyond.
  • THURSDAY, SEPT. 18 – ARTS & HUMANITIES VIRTUAL RETREAT. More details to be announced.  This will be a morning event.

We have lots of prizes for the winners, so please participate.  View the poster in larger form in jpeg and/or share the pdf file.  For more information, see the Japan Week website:
https://studentweb.bellevuecollege.edu/japan-week/

August 19, 2020

THIS WEEK

  • REMINDER!  AUG 17 – AUG 28 parking lots 10, 12, and 15, see map, will be closed due to resurfacing, curb replacement, and striping.  Please ensure private vehicles currently parked on campus within these lots are parked elsewhere.  All other parking lots will remain open for use during this important maintenance activity.  This should primarily affect people using lots by the Theatre Arts and Music buildings.

BOB PURSER ART GALLERY ARTICLE

  • A visionary leader and founding faculty member, Robert (Bob) Purser’s vision and determination to establish an art gallery led to the eventual construction of the beautiful gallery space we now enjoy at Bellevue College.  Purser was hired in 1966 to become the first art instructor at the new Bellevue Community College, where he inspired students…READ THE FULL STORY!

FACULTY RESOURCES

  • Do you have information to share that you think might benefit your division colleagues?  The A&H Weekly News Digest features “Faculty Resources” for disseminating informative articles, workshops, and other events of specific interest to faculty.  Please send all info to:  Janis Juarez

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 (kick-off) – SUNDAY, SEPT. 27  Virtual Run/Dance-a-thon Event.  REGISTER and READ more about the event on the Foundation web site. The hope is to raise money and awareness around the Theatre Arts Programs and MOST OF ALL to be on campus next year and beyond.
  • SEPT. 28 – OCT. 3.  This year’s JAPAN WEEK @ BELLEVUE COLLEGE will be held virtually (online only).  We’re having 4 contests, all four contests have a submission deadline of SATURDAY, SEPT. 19.

We have lots of prizes for the winners, so please participate.  View the poster in larger form in jpeg and/or share the pdf file.  For more information, see the Japan Week website:
https://studentweb.bellevuecollege.edu/japan-week/

August 12, 2020

THIS WEEK

  • MONDAY, AUG. 17GRADES DUE by 11 pm
  • REMINDER! TUESDAY, AUG. 18 – eLearning Faculty Summer Institute – Live-remote and self-paced online through the start of fall quarter. On Tuesday morning facilitators will demonstrate a concept and share effective examples of activities in 25 minute consecutive sessions in Microsoft Teams.  Tuesday afternoon is reserved for faculty members to spend time 1-on-1 or in a small group with an Instructional Designer to work on tools specific to their needs. Visit the eLearning Faculty Summer Institute web page to learn more and/or register.

FACULTY RESOURCES

  • Do you have information to share that you think might benefit your division colleagues?  The A&H Weekly News Digest features “Faculty Resources” for disseminating informative articles, workshops, and other events of specific interest to faculty.  Please send all info to:  Janis Juarez

UPCOMING EVENTS

VIRTUAL RUN/DANCE-A-THON

SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 (kick-off) – SUNDAY, SEPT. 27  – Virtual Run/Dance-a-thon Event.  More info to come. The hope is to raise money and
awareness around the Theatre Arts Programs and MOST OF ALL to be on campus next year and beyond.

JAPAN WEEK@ BELLEVUE COLLEGE

SEPT 28 – OCT 3.  This year’s Japan Week @ Bellevue College will be held virtually (online only).  We’re having 4 contests,
all four contests have a submission deadline of Saturday, Sept 19.

WE HAVE LOTS OF PRIZES for the winners, so PLEASE participate. See the poster in larger form or share using the pdf file.  For more information, see the Japan Week website: https://studentweb.bellevuecollege.edu/japan-week/

August 5, 2020

THIS WEEK

  • THURSDAY, AUGUST 6MCS COMMUNITY LOUNGE: TEA & CHAT | 2:30 – 3:30 pm Via Zoom  Meeting ID: 987 1104 8632

FALL 2020 SYLLABI

  • Syllabus correction Links.  Please keep in mind if you are continuing to use older syllabi saved on your computer that several
    links and office locations are most likely out of date. 
    • Public Safety is located in D171, not K100.
    • Only One calendar is needed for Important Dates & Deadlines and Holidays.
    • A&H Student Procedures & Expectations has been revised a couple of times.  Best to give the Student Information link available on the A&H site where the document is located. Additional info also located there for students to navigate through issues that may arise in one of their classes, the “Student Information” link will never change. 
    • Help with Canvas for students. 
    • PLEASE include your COURSE OUTCOMES and HOW OUTCOMES WILL BE MET.  This info should be on ALL syllabi.

FACULTY RESOURCES

  • TUESDAY AUGUST 18  eLearning Faculty Summer Institute – Live-remote and self-paced online through the start of fall quarter. On Tuesday morning facilitators will demonstrate a concept and share effective examples of activities in 25 minute consecutive sessions in Microsoft Teams.  Tuesday afternoon is reserved for faculty members to spend time 1-on-1 or in a small group with an Instructional Designer to work on tools specific to their needs. Visit the eLearning Faculty Summer Institute web page to learn more and/or register.
    • Visit the eLearning Guides for Faculty web page to find information on:
    • How can I make my existing site more engaging
    • New Canvas Grade Book
    • Teaching Tools for Faculty
    • Guides to add text banks from Publishers
  • Do you have information to share that you think might benefit your division colleagues?  The A&H Weekly News Digest features “Faculty Resources” for disseminating informative articles, workshops, and other events of specific interest to faculty.  Please send all info to:  Janis Juarez

July 29, 2020

THIS WEEK

  • SYLLABI  are coming in v-e-r-y slowly. We still need your syllabi in pdf form.  Please send to: A&H@bellevuecollege.edu DEPT Chairs, please get after your faculty to send in their syllabi.

INCLUSIVE ACCESS

  • BC Tackles Textbook AffordabilityVisit the B News website to learn more about how an innovative digital course materials program, calledInclusive Access, is saving Bellevue College students and estimated on-half million dollars in textbook costs fall quarter 2020

FACULTY RESOURCES

  • Do you have information to share that you think might benefit your division colleagues?  The A&H Weekly News Digest features “Faculty Resources” for disseminating informative articles, workshops, and other events of specific interest to faculty.  Please send all info to:  Janis Juarez

July 22, 2020

THIS WEEK

  • THE WELLNESS CENTER has A variety of fitness activities available for you through zoom, resource links and classes.  Visit their web site to view their offerings.  There is something for everyone.  Be Well, be active, be outdoors!
  • SYLLABI  are coming in v-e-r-y slowly. We still need your syllabi in pdf form.  Please send to: A&H@bellevuecollege.edu

BELLEZINE 2020 – FREE COPY

Bellezine flyer
  • Featuring works from Bellevue College Students and Alumni.  To receive your FREE copy visit the Belletrist Magazine website
    at: belletristmagazine.com

FACULTY RESOURCES

  • Do you have information to share that you think might benefit your division colleagues?  The A&H Weekly News Digest features “Faculty Resources” for disseminating informative articles, workshops, and other events of specific interest to faculty.  Please send all info to:  Janis Juarez