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Integrate Sustainability into your Teaching

By Alex Clark | Published: May 16, 2013

Workshop meets on the following Tuesdays: June 25, July 9, July 23, August 6, August 13, from 1:30pm-4:30pm – Registration open until Wednesday, June 5th 2013 at midnight.

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It’s Bike to Work Month!

By zack.boucher | Published: May 10, 2013
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In honor of bike to work month Bellevue College will be holding an event on May 20th just in front of the water fountain.

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10 Things You Can Do

By ssapres | Published: May 3, 2013
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Now that Earth Week has passed, hopefully you’re eager to make a difference yourself. Not sure where to start? Here are 10 simple (but significant) actions you can take today. 1.  Try Bussing/Carpooling/Biking The majority of Bellevue College’s carbon footprint comes from the daily trips our students take—a large portion which consists of solo drivers.  Read More…

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Earth Week Wrap-Up!

By Alex Clark | Published: April 30, 2013
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Earth Week 2013 was a huge success! Here is a brief wrap-up on some of Earth Week’s highlights. Remember! Treat every day as Earth Day! Climate Pledge- In the weeks prior to Earth Week we began to ask faculty to make a Climate Pledge. The pledge entailed integrating climate change into classroom curriculum during Earth Week  Read More…

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Student Finds Most BC Computers Green

By Alex Clark | Published: April 29, 2013
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Laurie Nord, an BC Information Technology student recently did an audit to figure out how many Bellevue College computers are EPEAT certified as a service learning project part of Gwyneth Jones’s Environmental Science course. There are many different sustainability certifications or ratings that products can earn nowadays. The leading certification for electronics is EPEAT, giving electronic  Read More…

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BYOB: Bring Your Own Bottle!

By asgenvir | Published: April 29, 2013
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They’re finally here! With funds appropriated from the SESF we have installed eight water bottle filling spigots around campus. This victory for the sustainability team will mean a reduction in disposable water bottles, increased accessibility, and a better awareness of the effects plastic bottles have on our earth. Disposable bottles contain toxins, are costly to  Read More…

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Bicycle repair station installed on campus!

By zack.boucher | Published: April 26, 2013
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A Dero bicycle repair station has been installed on campus with funding through the SESF fund. The repair station is located right behind the bus shelter under the cover of the parking garage. Alongside it the bike bus practice loading station has been moved from inside the bus shelter to sit right next to the  Read More…

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“Living in a Changing Climate” Earth Week 2013!

By Alex Clark | Published: April 16, 2013

I am extremely excited to announce the 14th Annual Bellevue College Earth Week taking place April 22nd-26th, 2013. The theme for this year is “Living in a Changing Climate”, giving the SSA, Science Division and the Office of Sustainability a flexible and pressing issue on which to base this year’s events. With a changing world,  Read More…

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Make the Climate Teach-In Pledge!

By deric.gruen | Published: April 15, 2013
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During Earth Week this year, the Environmental Advisory Committee and the Student Sustainability and Science Association are asking all faculty to pledge to teach climate change in some way, big or small. I urge you to support this effort.  The goal is to reach 500 sections and thousands of students during Earth Week; April 22nd  Read More…

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Sustainable Assignment Grant Period Open – Earn $100!

By patrick.green | Published: April 10, 2013
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Earn $100 for completing an assignment focused on sustainability. With this program, students can apply for $100 grants when they research or apply concepts of sustainability to a course assignment. Read about the details carefully! Standard “sustainability” classes that teach about do not qualify. See the Sustainable Assignment Grant website for more information and details about this  Read More…

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