In this edition of “Campus Scenes,” you’ll enjoy a journey through a variety of images of life at Yakima Valley College’s campuses and learning centers. Above, students participating in YVC’s College Assistance Migrant Program participate in a CAMP Bootcamp in September 2023 to help new students transition into the college environment and introduce them to resources and services available at the college to support their academic and personal success. 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.

Students present research
Students present reports on their community-based summer research projects at the STEM Undergrad Research symposium in August.
Employees at recognition BBQ
Staff gather at an employee recognition BBQ held in August. BBQs took place on the Yakima and Grandview campuses to honor employees for their service to the college and its students.
Students walking to class
Students walking to class in front of Palmer Martin Hall.
Presentation at La Chola Conference
Scholars from across the country converged at YVC in October for participate in the 2023 La Chola Conference, "La Chola Xola: Reclaiming Indigenous Guerillera Identities 4 Celebrating Ceremonia in Chola Spaces." The conference was co-sponsored by the YVC Diversity Series as part of its annual programming.
Pouring a glass of wine
A Yakima Valley Vintners tasting room attendant pours wine during a French Market at the Yakima Tasting Room in September. In addition to the release of new student-crafted wines, the event featured vendors offering a variety of locally-sourced products.
Students with Pathway Navigators
Pathway Navigators Jessey Allen, left, and Karla Rabadan, middle, talk with students during a Coffee with Navigators event in September. The regular events provide an opportunity for students to learn about YVC resources and ask questions about topics affecting their education.
Students in Biology Lab
Students learning with hands on experiments in Instructor Loeser's Biology Lab.
Performer playing instrument
Artist Yesenia Hunter and her husband James sang traditional songs from Veracruz, Mexico at YVC’s musical performance to celebrate Day of the Dead in Raymond Hall on Wednesday, November 1.
Native American poet and author reading
Poet and author Tyrone Ross Thompson reads from his book "Washani Tales: Wyampum poetry,” during a YVC Native American Heritage Month activity at Raymond Hall Library on Nov. 8.