In this edition of 鈥淐ampus Scenes,鈥� you鈥檒l enjoy a journey through a variety of images of life at 麻豆视频鈥檚 campuses and learning centers. Above, YVC students delight in creating oversized bubbles during the annual Spring Fling, a cherished tradition that celebrates the close of the academic year with community spirit. 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 students engage in a spirited game of soccer during an Associated Students of 麻豆视频 (ASYVC) hosted campus event held on May 15, fostering camaraderie and school pride through friendly competition.
The 麻豆视频 Jazz Ensemble in concert on May 12, premiering Paradox by Seulah Noh. Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Michael Rodriguez also joined the ensemble and the Three Rivers Jazz Orchestra for this free public concert.
Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Tenya Morvec, left, and Upward Bound Assistant Director Liliana Rutz serve food to Financial Aid Director Oscar Verduzco during the Employee Appreciation event on May 14.
Employees who have been with YVC for 10 years pose with YVC Interim President Teresa Rich, right, for a group photo during the Employee Appreciation celebration. From left Brooke Rodriguez, Sybil Miller, Tracy Harden, Shannon MacLeod, Lonni Rodriguez-Funk, Sophia Juarez and Jeff Turner.
Guests at this year鈥檚 safari-themed Grape to Glass Gala browse auction items in support of student scholarships. Held each spring, the annual event raises funds to benefit future winemakers.
ASYVC students share a smile while crafting heartfelt Mother鈥檚 Day gifts during a creative campus activity held in May.
Tension and transformation unfold on stage as YVC鈥檚 cast bring the inmates of a 1960s mental institution to life in 鈥淥ne Flew Over the Cuckoo鈥檚 Nest.鈥� With vivid performances and haunting authenticity, the spring production captured the emotional depth of Ken Kesey鈥檚 classic play.
Local high school students explored hands-on healthcare careers during Scrubs Camp hosted in partnership with and . The event held in YVC's Allied Health building in late March, allowed students to gain real-world insight into the dynamic world of medicine and patient care.
Foos in Medicine founder Irvin Garcia Real visited YVC to share his powerful journey as a first-generation college graduate and future physician. Raised in a low-income, immigrant household, he spoke candidly about overcoming systemic barriers and how to inspire students from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue their dreams in medicine.
A YVC graduate adds a personal touch to their cap during a cap decorating event on May 28. With supplies provided and creativity flowing, students prepared to celebrate their big day in style.
Students from YVC鈥檚 College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) and their families came together on May 28 in the Kaminski Conference Center to celebrate a year of growth, resilience and achievement during an end-of-year gathering. During the event students received first-generation stoles that were worn during the commencement ceremony.
From left, Re-Entry Navigator Alex Bazan and Substance Use Disorder Instructor Deniele Fleming along with members of YVC鈥檚 Wellness Society student club take a stroll on the Yakima Campus during spring quarter in conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month.
Captions by Matt Barton, graphic designer/multimedia content producer and Stefanie Menard, AA-DTA 鈥�05, communications consultant. Photos by Barton, Menard, Dustin Wunderlich, director of community relations, and Juan Padilla, public relations student assistant.