THIS WEEK

♦ SYLLABI / OFFICE HOURS – please send syllabi to Janis Juarez via e-mail or though the Request Center.  Send ELI and all Basic and Transitional Studies syllabi to Seda Markarova.  Most preferred are the CANVAS syllabi links.  To mark your syllabus “public” in Canvas, please view this video.  This is an EXCELLENT video.

FACULTY RESOURCES

♦ Calling all Faculty Who Teach Writing! You may be interested in the upcoming meeting of the Two-Year College (English) Association of the Pacific Northwest [TYCA-PNW] at the UW Tacoma. The deadline for proposals is August 1.  Read all about it at:  tyca-pnw.org.  submitted by Maggie Harada

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

SYLLABI / OFFICE HOURS

♦ SYLLABI – When completed, please send to Janis Juarez via e-mail or though the Request Center.  Send ELI and all Basic and Transitional Studies syllabi to Seda Markarova.  Most preferred are the CANVAS syllabi links.  To mark your syllabus “public” in Canvas, please view this video.  This is an EXCELLENT video.

♦ Office Hours – Please send your office hours, or time of availability to students, to Jon Kissoondyal. He would like the following: time of availability, how or where? Office Location and office phone number.

PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST

♦ Three Decades of Dale Lindman’s Art Exhibited at BC

PLEASE MAKE NOTE

♦ The campus will be closed Tuesday, July 4.

SYLLABI

♦ SYLLABI – Summer faculty are working on summer 2017 syllabi (yes?).  When completed, please send to Janis Juarez via e-mail or though the Request Center.  Send ELI and all Basic and Transitional Studies syllabi to Seda Markarova.  Most preferred are the CANVAS syllabi links.  To mark your syllabus “public” in Canvas, please view this video.  This is an EXCELLENT video.

♦ Visit the Arts & Humanities Commons site for updated SYLLABI Link updates.

SHAREPOINT UPDATE

♦ Janis and Jon have been working hard transferring files and info from the present site to the new site. One word of note: The instructor course evaluations will not be transferred over. If any archived evaluations are needed, please e-mail Jon Kissoondyal and he will forward them to the person that is requesting them.  If you have any questions about the new sharepoint site, please contact Janis or Jon

PLEASE MAKE NOTE

♦ Remember! The staff will be working half days on Fridays during summer, with the exception of July 7 (full day). The campus will be closed Tuesday, July 4.

THIS WEEK (through next Tuesday)

♦ TONIGHT, June 14, 2017 – Jim Sisko’s Bellevue College Jazz Orchestra Performing at Tula’s Jazz Club | 7:30 pm |$10 cover charge.

♦ THURSDAY, June 15, 2017 – Opening Night Reception for the Interior Design Spring 2017 Senior Capstone Exhibit. 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm.

♦ THURSDAY, June 15, 2017 – GED/HS21+, ESL and I-BEST Graduation Ceremony. 7:00 pm | GYM |  All are invited, Admission is free.

♦ FRIDAY, June 16, 2017 – Dear A&H Colleagues: Graduation is upon us, so we need to be in the spirit!  Let’s plan to meet at T.S. McHugh on lower Queen Anne (near the Arena) at 4-ish for dinner and socializing.  Check out the T.S. McHugh website for location and menu.  I am leaving it up to individuals to make sure their pre-graduation activities are in full compliance with Policy 4500 – submitted by Gordon Leighton, Self-Appointed Chair, Attitude Adjustment Committee

DESK COPIES

♦  Please take this time before summer and fall quarters to order your desk book, or exam copies.

THIS WEEK (through next Tuesday)

♦ TODAY! June 7, 2017 – Margin of Excellence Award Presentation/End of the Year Celebration. Recipients from A&H: Bruce Wolcott, Part-time Faculty and Elaine Nutter, Administrative Exempt.  Event starts at 3:00 pm in the Carlson Theatre. Prizes will be given out during the ceremony. Refreshments and Raffle drawing afterwards. Raffle tickets will be available for $1 from 2:30-3:00 in the Theatre Lobby, need not be present to win. Read more.

♦ Thursday, June 8, 2017 – BC Concert Choir “I Am in Need of Music,” directed by Aimee Hong | Carlson Theatre, Admission $5 | 7:30 pm | Tickets through:  Brown Paper Tickets

♦ Monday, June 12, 2017 – From the Chamber, a concert of vocal and instrumental music, curated by Dr. Brian Cobb | 7:30 pm | Carlson Theatre | Tickets through Brown Paper Tickets

♦ Tuesday, June 13, 2017, 12:30 pm L Building Courtyard – Belletrist 2017 Release Event.  Belletrist Journal link.  If raining, the event will be held in the “L building lobby.  Refreshments will be served. **Attendees receive a free copy of the magazine.

♦ Tuesday, June 13, 2017, 7:30 pm – The Trifles Project, directed by Detta Vines, Carlson Theatre.  Tickets through Brown Paper Tickets.

FACULTY RESOURCES 

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

♦ WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2017 – Jim Sisko’s Bellevue Colege Jazz Orchestra Performing at Tula’s Jazz Club | 7:30 pm |$10 cover charge.

♦ THURSDAY, June 15, 2017 – Opening Night Reception for the Interior Design Spring 2017 Senior Capstone Exhibit. 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm.

♦ THURSDAY, June 15, 2017 – GED/HS21+, ESL and I-BEST Graduation Ceremony. 7:00 pm | GYM |  All are invited, Admission is free

THIS WEEK (through next Tuesday)

♦ TODAY! May 31, 2017 – 11:00 am-2:00 pm, in the Cafeteria.  The Japanese Culture Exchange Club will be fundraising during the API (Asian Pacific Islander) month.  Authentic Japanese items will be on sale that were donated by friends and family.  Come by and give your support. $$ Cash only $$

♦ Monday, June 5, 2017 – Bellevue College Jazz Band Combo Concert, directed by Jim Sisko | 7:30 pm, Carlson Theatre | Tickets through Brown Paper Tickets.

YEAR END CELEBRATION  – Raffle Tickets on sale NOW

♦ Year End Celebration raffle tickets will be available in the A/H office (R 230) from staff by the end of the day on June 6.  Tickets are $1 each.  Read more.

♦ The Camp Kesem (Suzy Lepeintre) Raffle tickets are also available in R230  from any of the staff.  $1 per ticket.  All proceeds will be donated in Suzy’s Name.  Five baskets will be raffled off.  This raffle is for all A&H staff and faculty.  Raffle drawing will take place on Tuesday, June 6.  Need NOT be present to win.

FACULTY RESOURCES 

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

♦ Tuesday, June 13, 2017, 12:30 pm L Building Courtyard –  Belletrist 2017 Release Event. Belletrist Journal link.  If raining, the event will be held in the “L building lobby.  Refreshments will be served. **Attendees receive a free copy of the magazine.

♦ Monday, June 12, 2017 – From the Chamber, a concert of vocal and instrumental music, curated by Dr. Brian Cobb | 7:30 pm | Carlson Theatre | Tickets through Brown Paper Tickets.

♦ Tuesday, June 13, 2017, 7:30 pm – The Trifles Project, directed by Detta Vines, Carlson Theatre. Tickets through Brown Paper Tickets

THIS WEEK  (through next Tuesday)

♦ TODAY! May 24, 2017 –10:30-11:20, N201. Join Michael Korolenko, Communication Studies Dept. Faculty, for a lecture and discussion about today’s “Politics of Hate.”
Now, more than ever, it’s important that you do. In the 1930s, using the modern technology of film, radio, and posters, the politics of hate swarmed over the planet. We faced the preachers of hate in Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, and even here in the U.S. Now we face something very similar, utilizing newer media tools like the web. Sponsored by the Office of Equity and Pluralism and the Communication Studies Department.

♦ THURSDAY, May 25, 2017 – “Thank you” Drawing for donating items or $$ to the End of the Year Celebration baskets. You need not be present to win.

A huge “THANK YOU” to everyone that donated items or money for the raffle baskets. Because of your donations, we have a total of 10 baskets.

♦ TUESDAY, May 30, 2017 and WEDNESDAY, May 31 – 11:00 am-2:00 pm, in the Cafeteria.  The Japanese Culture Exchange Club will be fundraising during the API (Asian Pacific Islander) month.  Authentic Japanese items will be on sale that were donated by friends and family.  Come by and give your support. $$ Cash only $$

YEAR END CELEBRATION  Raffle Tickets on sale NOW

♦  Year End Celebration raffle tickets will be available in the A/H office (R 230) from staff by the end of the day on June 6.  Tickets are $1 each, they will also be available at the End of the year celebration on June 7 for a limited time.  Your ticket(s) gives you chance to win one of the four baskets A&H will be donating plus all of the baskets donated by other divisions and departments.  The proceeds will go directly to support and fund the Student & Faculty/Staff Resource Network.  Need not be present to win.

♦ Raffle tickets are also available in R230 from any of the staff for Suzy Lepeintre’s charity Camp Kesem. $1 per ticket.  All proceeds will be donated in Suzy’s Name.  Five baskets will be raffled off.  This raffle is for all A&H staff and faculty.  Raffle drawing will take place on Tuesday, June 6.  Need not be present to win.

FACULTY RESOURCES 

♦ What Meaningful Writing Means for Students – Article by: Michele Eodice, Anne Ellen Geller and Neal Lerner. Submitted by Maggie Harada.

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

♦ Monday, June 5, 2017 – Bellevue College Jazz Band Combo Concert, directed by Jim Sisko | 7:30 pm, Carlson Theatre | Tickets through Brown Paper Tickets

♦ Monday, June 12, 2017 – From the Chamber, a concert of vocal and instrumental music, curated by Dr. Brian Cobb | 7:30 pm | Carlson Theatre | Tickets through Brown Paper Tickets

♦ Wednesday, June 14 – Jim Sisko’s Bellevue College Jazz Orchestra Performing at Tula’s Jazz Club | 7:30 pm | $10 cover charge

THIS WEEK

♦ TODAY! May 17, 2017 | Student Art Walk – For more details, schedule and map visit the Student Art Walk web site.

♦ SUNDAY, May 21, 2017 – The Terell Stafford Quintet and the Bellevue College Big Band, 7:00 pm, Carlson Theatre | Tickets through Brown Paper Tickets.

♦ MONDAY, May 22, 2017  | 7:30 pm, Carlson Theatre – Spring 2017 Jazz Band Concert, directed by Jim Sisko. Shenandoah Conservatory Jazz Ensemble performs | Tickets through Brown Paper Tickets.

♦ TUESDAY, May 23, 2017 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, Carlson Theatre –  Evidence of Things Not Seen:  Storytelling, Music & Discussion with Gabriel Teodros.  Read more about this powerful performance.  The entire BC community is invited.

⇔ YEAR END CELEBRATION  ⇔ LAST CALL

♦ Year End Celebration – Raffle Baskets.  WE NEED YOUR HELP!  We are continuing to collect items for the baskets.     Please click on this link to read more about how you can help, and how the raffle baskets will benefit Suzy Lepeintre’s charity – Camp Kesem  and the Bellevue College community.  Remember your names will be added for the Arts & Humanities raffle when you donate $$ or items.  We are in need of popcorn and chocolate items.

↓↓   FACULTY RESOURCES  ↓↓

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

♦ Monday, June 5, 2017 – Bellevue College Jazz Band Combo Concert, directed by Jim Sisko | 7:30 pm, Carlson Theatre | Tickets through Brown Paper Tickets.

THIS WEEK

♦ TONIGHT! Wednesday, May 10 – Jim Sisko’s Bellevue College Jazz Orchestra Performing at Tula’s Jazz Club | 7:30 pm | $10 cover charge.

♦ TOMORROW! Thursday, May 11 – Shirley Cunningham’s retirement party.  R 101 3:30 – 5:00.  Read More about Shirley’s retirement.

♦ Saturday, May 13 – WRITE ON! | 7:30 pm | Carlson Theatre, Free Admission.  View more info on the Performing Arts web site.

***SPECIAL MENTION***

♦ The Corporation of Yaddo has awarded English Instructor, Martha Silano, an artist’s residency in literature.  She will spend two weeks at Yaddo this spring, working on a full-length collection of poems.  Congratulations Martha!!

YEAR END CELEBRATION     Updated information

♦ Year End Celebration – Raffle Baskets.  WE NEED YOUR HELP! We are continuing to collect items for the baskets.     Please click on this link to read more about how you can help, and how the raffle baskets will benefit Suzy Lepeintre’s charity – Camp Kesem  and the Bellevue College community.  Remember your names will be added for the Arts & Humanities raffle when you donate $$ or items.

FACULTY RESOURCES

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

♦ Wednesday, May 17, 2017 | Student Art Walk – For more details, schedule and map visit the Student Art Walk web site.

♦ Monday, May 22, 2017 | 7:30 pm, Carlson Theatre – Spring 2017 Jazz Band Concert, directed by Jim Sisko. Shenandoah Conservatory Jazz Ensemble performs | Tickets through Brown Paper Tickets.

♦ Tuesday, May 23, 2017 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, Carlson Theatre – Evidence of Things Not Seen: Storytelling, Music & Discussion with Gabriel Teodros.  Read more about this powerful performance.  The entire BC community is invited.

THIS WEEK
♦ Thursday, May 4 – Wink ASL Comedy Explosion. 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm | Bellevue College Cafeteria | $5 Admission | Tickets available at PALS, the door, or online: winkasl.bpt.me

♦ Friday & Saturday May 5 & 6 – Bellevue College Dance Company Spring Dance Festival. 7:30 pm.  Tickets through Brown Paper Tickets.

YEAR END CELEBRATION!  – Updated information

♦ Year End Celebration – Raffle Baskets.  We are continuing to collect items for the baskets.     Please click on this link to read more about how you can help, and how the raffle baskets will benefit Suzy Lepeintre’s charity – Camp Kesem  and the Bellevue College community.  Remember your names will be added for the Arts & Humanities raffle when you donate $$ or items.  We have two baskets completed for your viewing (Michelle’s office).

FACULTY RESOURCES

♦ Join Wei Geiger as she teaches both of her Mindfulness Meditation classes.  Monday, 1:00 – 1:30, D104 and Monday, 1:35-2:25 Challenge Course (outdoor space between L Building and Gym).

♦ Thursday, May 18, 12:30 – 2:00 pm, D 104. Challenging Sexism in the Classroom (Best Practices). Join in for an extended hybrid conversation and reflection on sexism and how it effects the outcomes of our students.  Learn techniques to: identify sexism in the classroom, identify subconscious sexism, develop strategies to challenge it, build solidarity and support throughout the quarter.  Pizza will be served!

Register on-line for continual edifying conversation online. Submitted by Ron Holland

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

♦  Wednesday, May 10 – Jim Sisko’s Bellevue College Jazz Orchestra Performing at Tula’s Jazz Club | 7:30 pm | $10 cover Charge.

♦ Thursday, May 11 – Shirley Cunningham’s retirement party.
R 101 3:30 – 5:00.  Read More about Shirley’s retirement.

♦ Saturday, May 13 – WRITE ON! | 7:30 pm | Carlson Theatre, Free Admission.  View more info on the Performing Arts web site.