The Fall 2021 quarter saw more activity on Yakima Valley College’s Yakima and Grandview campuses, including the resumption of student services and welcoming additional classes back in person. View scenes from some of these happenings below. If you take a photo of an event or activity at YVC that you’d like to submit for consideration in a future “Campus Scenes” gallery, please email communityrelations@yvcc.edu.

Student studying in library
Raymond Library began welcoming back students this fall, offering in-person visits by appointment for those looking for assistance with class projects, use library resources or study.
People gathered around a table
Patrons socialize during Yakima Valley Vintners' first-ever Wine Pick-up Party, held October 8 at the Yakima Tasting Room. YVC student Austin Pledger, back, provided music during the event.
Cars in parking lot
YVC’s CAMP (College Assistance Migrant Program) hosted drive-through College/Resource Fairs October 20 on both the Yakima and Grandview campuses to connect CAMP Scholars, YVC students and local high school students with representatives from colleges and universities.
Man in bookstore
Eric Pelkey, bookstore manager, arranges a display of YVC apparel. The bookstore re-opened for limited hours in the fall quarter.
Two older adults look at clothing
Larson Gallery hosted a sale of items from the Sally Fitch Collection on October 8 with proceeds benefiting the galley. Larson Galley board member Mitzi Casey, right, and Fred Fontanella, left, browse items on display in YVC's Conference and Events Center.
COVID testing sign in parking lot
Starting August 30, Yakima Valley College has served as a community test site for COVID cases in partnership with the University of Washington, Yakima Valley Memorial and Signal Health. The YVC site has averaged more than 600 daily tests at times and the college will host the test site through the end of fall quarter.