In this edition鈥檚 鈥淐ampus Scenes鈥� gallery, you鈥檒l enjoy a journey through life at 麻豆视频鈥檚 campuses and learning centers. Above, a Native dancer in colorful regalia during the college鈥檚 powwow. 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.
International student Thu Nguyen shared her story with members of the YVC Foundation and college administrators during a reception in January 2026 organized by the college鈥檚 International Student Program. Nguyen, who is from Vietnam, is pursuing a degree in business administration.
Director of Community Relations Dustin Wunderlich, left, and Interim Vice President of Student Services Pedro Navarrete, right, during Yakima Valley Vintners French Market at the Yakima Tasting Room. In addition to offering tastings of several new student-crafted wines, the event featured a number of local vendors and artisans.
YVC alum and former board president of OneAmerica Maria Beltran, second from left and 麻豆视频 alum Lucero Liliana Mendez regional organizer of Poder Latinx, far right, joins students after a women鈥檚 empowerment talk at Raymond Library.
Students enjoy ice cream during an ASYVC event at 麻豆视频.
A student holds a T-shirt reading 鈥楩irst Generation College Student鈥� during the first-generation celebration at 麻豆视频 in November 2025. The event celebrated students who are the first in their families to attend college.
A Native dancer performs during a November powwow at 麻豆视频 in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. Hundreds of students, faculty, staff and community members attended the event, which also featured a resource fair, local vendors and artisans, and a special ceremony honoring veterans.
Students pose in the HUB during Halloween Fest on the Yakima Campus, an event organized by ASYVC and Student Life. The celebration featured free food, games and prizes.
Visitors view artwork during the opening reception of the 70th Central Washington Artists鈥� Exhibition in the Larson Gallery. The juried exhibit annually features some of the most outstanding recent work of artists throughout the region.
Staff members gather around a table in the HUB for a fall-themed appreciation event featuring chili with all the toppings, crafts and conversation. From right: Marichuy Diaz, Jenna Marraccini, Karla Rabadan, Bertha Gonzalez and Rachel Villaneuva.
Students pose at a Halloween photo booth in the HUB during Halloween Fest on the Yakima Campus. Halloween Fest events drew more than 300 students across both campuses
A student sits in a donation chair while participating in a Red Cross blood drive organized by ASYVC and held on the Yakima Campus in November 2025.
Visitors view a Day of the Dead art installation presented by the Yakima-based Mezcla art collective in the original Larson Gallery. The display included heart-shaped pieces, educational panels and flower petals lining the floor.
A student speaks with a representative from YVC鈥檚 Astronomy Club during the October 2025 Club Fair. The event featured 21 student clubs and gave students opportunities to connect and get involved on campus. The Astronomy Club presented a display of telescopes used for star gazing.
Guest speaker Alex Locust, a queer and disabled activist, speaks during a Diversity Series presentation in the HUB. Locust inspired students and community members with disabilities by offering guidance and encouragement. He also presented to students on YVC鈥檚 Grandview Campus.
A faculty member assists students during Advising Day in early November at Yakima Valley College. A record number of students participated in Advising Day during this past fall quarter.
YVC President Teresa Rich speaks with a community member during a presidential finalist meet-and-greet in the Kaminski Conference Center.
Students make bracelets during an ASYVC event in October 2025. The activity invited students to the HUB to craft keychains and bracelets in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A similar event was also held on the Grandview Campus.
The cast of 鈥淩ent鈥� performs during YVC鈥檚 fall musical production. Set in New York City鈥檚 East Village, the show explores love, self-expression and living for today, as well as themes of activism, housing insecurity, poverty and LGBTQ+ representation.
YVC alum Otto Cruz of Union Gap, a Washington Army National Guard soldier, speaks during a Veterans Day event in November 2025.
Students discuss healthcare pathway options during Advising Day at 麻豆视频 in November 2025.
Captions by Brandon Mendoza, AA-DTA '19, graphic designer/multimedia content producer, and Stefanie Menard, AA-DTA 鈥�05, communications consultant. Photos by Mendoza, Menard and Dustin Wunderlich, director of community relations.