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, YVC students Damian Saenez-Garcia, left, and Jesus Badillo, right, talk to a representative from the University of Washington about transfer opportunities during the Transfer Fair held on the Grandview Campus on January 28. 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.
Business Administration Instructor Kyle Ashley, middle, talks with students about the Business Leaders Society student club during the Club Fair held in late January.
Students take a break from the daily grind by playing a casual game of pool in the Activity Lounge of the HUB on YVC's Yakima Campus.
Pathway Navigator Raymond Navarro III, right, talks with students about the best ways to prepare for Advising Day during a Coffee with Navigators event held in the HUB on February 4.
A student hold up his winnings during Casino Fest hosted by ASYVC on February 20. Events were held on both the Yakima and Grandview campuses.
Students place their bets for a friendly game of craps during ASYVC's Casino Fest.
Participants attending the Black History Luncheon on February 27 enjoy lunch prior to listening to guest speakers and performances. The event was hosted by YVC's Diversity Series in partnership with Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of Washington.
David 'Det' Horne of the duo Genius Potential performing "Epic Rap Battles of Black History," during the Black History Luncheon event held in Kaminski Conference Center in late February.
A student poses with YVC's mascot, Yuko, during the Welcome Back Yaks event in early January. Students were treated to pizza, drinks and games to help kick off the new quarter.
Students take a moment to destress with a vision board activity, part of YVC's efforts to promote positive mental health during the month of January, which is designated as national Mental Health Awareness Month.
Children work on building structures out of spaghetti noodles and mini marshmallows during YVC's STEM Day held in Glenn Anthon Hall on February 8. The event allows children and adults to take part in the hands-on activities promoting science, technology, engineering and math.
STEM Day participants from the Lower Yakima Valley take part in lunch provided by Yakima Valley Partners in Education in the HUB. Assistant Dean of the Grandview Campus Ramon Cardenas, center, talks with a parent during the luncheon.
ASYVC students prepare to serve chocolate covered strawberries during an event held on Valentine's Day in the HUB.
A student marks his hometown on a map while a performer from Yakama Nation’s Iksiks Washana’lama, or “Little Swans,” looks on during YVC's first Culture Fair in late February. The event showcased a variety of cultures through performances and presentations.
Captions by Matt Barton, graphic designer/multimedia content producer and Stefanie Menard, AA-DTA ’05, communications consultant. Photos by Barton and Juan Padilla, public relations student assistant.