2003 / 2004 - Bellevue College

Campus Life
Department listings for pertinent course information.
Auditions are held each year for Jazz Explosion
and Chamber Choir. The commitment is intended
for the full year. Every quarter there are performance
opportunities for all student groups.
Instrumental Music Productions
Instrumental Music Productions (IMP) is allied
with the course offering Music 106A/206A reservists,
BCC Jazz Band, and Music 106B, BCC Jazz
Workshop. IMP is involved in concerts (on- and offcampus),
tours, festivals, and recordings. Students
audition for membership in the award-winning
Jazz Band during Fall Quarter, making a commitment
for the entire year. Other musicians can enroll
in the Jazz Workshop. Auditions may be held
for any available chairs during the rest of the year.
The IMP experience includes combos gathered
from the Jazz Band instrumentation. These combos
may also tour and perform with the Jazz Band.
CWMEA Music Education Club
BCC’s collegiate chapter of the Washington
Music Educators’ Association is open to all students
interested in pursuing Music Education as a profession.
Though most members are music majors, any
interested student may join. Contact the faculty
advisor at (425) 564-2686.
Planetarium
The Geer Planetarium is one of two planetariums
in Western Washington. It is available to BCC
students, visiting school groups and, on a quarterly
basis, public groups. The planetarium projector
replicates the positions of the sun, moon, planets,
and stars onto the domed ceiling as they would
actually appear in the night sky.
Publications
The Student Handbook
The Student Handbook, produced by the Student
Programs Office, gives information on campus
services, programs, departments, college policies,
student code, etc. Handbooks are free and are
available at the Campus Information Center
(C106), the Student Programs Office (C212), the
Student Services Center, the student union kiosks,
and online at the Student Programs website
www.bcc.ctc.edu/stupro.
Literary and Arts Annual: Arnazella
Arnazella, BCC’s student-produced literary and
arts publication, features essays, short stories, poetry,
and art from artists and writers across the
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Northwest. Students may earn up to 15 elective
credits for the academic year while they gain experience
in editing and publishing.
Student Newspaper: The Jibsheet
BCC’s student newspaper, “The Jibsheet,” welcomes
students, staff, and faculty who have news,
editing, and advertising experience, as well as
those who have curiosity but no experience. Enrollment
in journalism courses is not required to participate
as a Jibsheet staff member. The newspaper
is entirely student-run with occasional help from a
faculty advisor. Students interested in joining the
newspaper staff should contact advisor James
Torrence at (425) 564-2168 or jtorrenc@bcc.ctc.edu.
Radio Station KBCS FM 91.3
KBCS, 91.3FM, is an 8000-watt, listener-supported,
non-commercial radio station licensed to
Bellevue Community College. KBCS airs folk, jazz,
blues, and world music along with a wide variety
of news and cultural affairs programming. More
information is available on the website, kbcs.fm. To
request a sample program schedule, please call
KBCS at (425) 564-2427.
Sports Programs
Intercollegiate Athletics
Anyone attending BCC is welcome to try out for
BCC intercollegiate athletic teams. Registered students
attend games free of charge. Equity in athletics
data are available for public inspection in the
Athletics Office, G100. BCC belongs to the
NWAACC (Northwest Athletic Association of Community
Colleges).
INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS
FALL
Women Men
cross country cross country
soccer
volleyball
soccer
WINTER
Women Men
basketball basketball
SPRING
Women Men
softball baseball
tennis
Intramurals and Sports Clubs
Aerobics, basketball, pickleball, and volleyball,
and are just a few of the midday activities offered
through BCC intramurals during Fall, Winter, and
Spring Quarters. Planned and implemented by students,
staff, and faculty, intramurals are a great
way to keep in shape and meet people.
Student Clubs
Any group of five currently enrolled BCC students
may form a student club and become eligible
for funding through the ASBCC student government.
Twenty to 25 clubs per year enrich the campus
with diverse events and services. Students who
wish to join current clubs or form new clubs should
contact the Student Programs Office at (425) 564-
6150 for more information. A list of current and
past student clubs/organizations is available on
line at www.bcc.ctc.edu/stupro/clublist.html.
Student Government: ASBCC
General elections are held every Spring Quarter
to elect the board of students who represent the
ASBCC—Associated Students of Bellevue Community
College (all registered students automatically
become members of ASBCC). Participation on the
board offers students experience in campus-wide
policy development, decision-making, and event
coordination. ASBCC also helps organize and fund
many campus clubs and activities. To learn more
about ASBCC, visit the Student Programs website
at www.bcc.ctc.edu/stupro/stupro.