Category Archives: Newsletter

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
Small Actions, Big Changes

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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AACC SEED Center Features Bellevue College

By deric.gruen | Published: April 10, 2013
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The American Association of Community College’s Sustainability Education and Economic Development Center is featuring Bellevue College as A leader committed to sustainable practices and programming.  Bellevue College became of member of SEED at the initiative of new College President David Rule.  Here’s an excerpt: Bellevue College has taken exceptional leadership in climate change and sustainability  Read More…

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Announcing the Faculty Sustainability Reps

By deric.gruen | Published: April 5, 2013
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The ‘Sustainability Reps’ take an active roles in identifying and expanding sustainability teaching and learning in existing courses and implement the work program overseen by the Sustainability Curriculum Committee.  The Sustainability Faculty Representatives program is a pilot project funded through the Student Environmental Sustainability Fund, administered by the Office of Sustainability, and supported by the  Read More…

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BC Student Sustainability Jobs for 2013-14

By deric.gruen | Published: March 29, 2013

The Office of Sustainability is hiring for three part-time student positions for the 2013-2013 school year, starting July 1st 2013.

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