In this edition of 鈥淐ampus Scenes,鈥� you鈥檒l enjoy a journey through life at Yakima Valley College鈥檚 campuses and learning centers. Above, YVC students share findings from their undergraduate research projects during a symposium held in August. If you take a photo of an event or activity at YVC that you鈥檇 like to submit for consideration in a future 鈥淐ampus Scenes鈥� gallery, please email communityrelations@yvcc.edu.
YVC Chemistry Instructor Suki Smaglik, center, leads a class session for Upward Bound students during a six-week summer residential experience held on 麻豆视频鈥檚 Yakima Campus.
YVC student Sephen Martinez, left, examines samples in a petri dish at the U.S. Department of Agriculture research lab in Wapato in July. Martinez is part of a research group working with instructor Aram Langhans to investigate juvenile hormone binding proteins in codling moths.
Career and Wellness Manager Denny McRyhew, standing, speaks with students during a financial literacy workshop held during the summer focused on time management and organization.
Student researcher Geraldine Tavira, right, discusses project findings with YVC Interim President Teresa Rich during the summer research symposium held on August 12. The project focused on advancements and challenges in neurologically controlled prosthetic designs.
Upward Bound Instructor Joshua Schlegel, center, helps students work on building cars and other projects during a STEM lab class during the summer experience.
Hugo 鈥楪ian Carlo鈥� Perez, left, collects a sample from research partner Jazmine Montes-Perez during a summer lab session. The pair worked with mentor Shawn Teng to analyze how post-harvest drying methods affect the fatty acid composition of hazelnuts.
An Upward Bound (UB) student builds a car during a class held as part of a summer residential experience meant to provide local high school students an introduction to college life. UB supports students from populations historically underrepresented in higher education, including those who would be the first in the family to attend college and those from low-income families. More than 40 students from Wapato, Toppenish, Granger and Sunnyside high schools participated in UB鈥檚 2025 summer experience at YVC.
ASYVC officers take a break from onboarding activities on 麻豆视频鈥檚 Yakima Campus. Student government offices on both the Yakima and Grandview campuses offer students the opportunity to get involved and help ensure that all YVC students have a voice.
Faculty Counselor Guadalupe Huitron, left, with keynote speaker Samantha Ramirez-Herrera, center, and Special Funding Coordinator Monserrat Vargas at YVC's opening convocation day.
Vineyard & Winery Technology Instructor Trent Ball, right, talks wine with participants during the French Market and Wine Release Party held at the Yakima Campus Tasting Room.
YVC Interim President Teresa Rich, center, waves to the crowd as grand marshal of the 2025 Sunfair Parade. The annual event draws nearly 10,000 spectators and marks the start of the fair season.
YVC volunteers pose for a quick photo before the start of the annual Sunfair Parade.
Brothers Sephen Martinez (right), Yakima Student Council Lead Student Ambassador and Devante Martinez (left), Yakima Student Council Vice President Devante Martinez pass out pizza during the Welcome Back Yaks event on the Yakima Campus.
Heidy Lemus-Alvarado, left, and Jadi Barragan, right, hold a campaign poster announcing their candidacy during ASYVC ice cream social.
YVC students and staff enjoy a friendly game of loter铆a (Mexican Bingo) as part of ASYVC's welcome back activities held the first week of fall quarter.
Students brave the rain and visit the WorkFirst table at YVC's Yak Family Night held Oct. 1 on the Yakima Campus.
A mother and daughter dance in the rain during a cumbia salsa lesson at YVC's Yak Family Night on the Yakima Campus.
A student smiles after picking up a free book from YVC's Library and Media Services table during the Yak Family Night event on the Yakima Campus.
Career and Wellness Manager Denny McRyhew, left, shares resources with students at the Yak Family Night event held Oct. 2 on YVC's Grandview Campus.
A family stops by the University of Washington GEAR UP table during Yak Family Night at YVC's Grandview Campus.
Captions by Stefanie Menard, AA-DTA 鈥�05, communications consultant. Photos by Menard, Dustin Wunderlich, director of community relations and Brandon Mendoza, graphic designer/multimedia content producer.