Swine Flu Update

May 5, 2009

The following information is taken from the Pennsylvania Departments of Education and Health, the University of Delaware, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention.  Special thanks to our own Dr. Robin Patterson for forwarding me pertinent information and updates.

To help protect against the spread of the flu and other germs and viruses, BC3 students and employees are encouraged to take simple prevention measures such as: Read the rest of this entry »


Swine Influenza

April 28, 2009

The College is currently monitoring the Swine Influenza A (H1N1) situation.

The College is using the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention website for daily updates.  As of 11:00 a.m. today, 64 confirmed cases of the Swine Flu infection have been confirmed in the United States, with the closest located in northern Ohio. Read the rest of this entry »


BC3 Help Line

October 20, 2008

This post is by guest blogger, John Kearney, Vice President of Student Services at BC3.

It’s hard to believe its already past midterm for the fall 2008 semester.  I hope that your classes are going well and that you are enjoying the early fall weather on our beautiful campus. 

It’s perfect weather for taking a walk at BC3.  On my walks, I can’t help but notice all of the activity at the construction site for the new Student Success Center.  The project is on schedule with most of the walls up and most of the building under a roof now. Read the rest of this entry »


Campus Safety

September 30, 2008

A College goal, as well as one of my own presidential goals as approved by the Board or Trustees for the 2008-09 academic year, pertains to campus safety. 

BC3 took a major step in its proactive safety plan when our Board of Trustees approved a firearms policy for campus police.  The policy was approved at the September Trustees meeting and includes proper training opportunities for our police department.  Read the rest of this entry »


Stormy Situation

September 15, 2008

Fallen Tree on BC3 Main Campus

As you know, remnants from Hurricane Ike travelled to Butler County Sunday evening.  BC3’s main campus was bit especially hard, while our off-campus locations were spared.

At approximately 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, Director of Operations Brian Opitz notified me that there was damage to BC3’s main campus. Read the rest of this entry »