Philosophy instructor tackles bioethics in new book
Despite numerous advances in medicine over the last few decades, accurately diagnosing the consciousness of unresponsive patients remains a surprisingly difficult task. Scientific studies suggest that 30 to 40% of patients diagnosed as being in what is commonly called a
YVC Foundation honors Miguel Castro with Darlene Koch Classified Employee of the Year Award
Castro was born in Michoacán, Mexico and migrated to the United States at the age of 15 in pursuit of a better life. Castro, joined by his brothers and some friends, first arrived in California before deciding to move to
Gerard Dombrowski selected as this year’s Distinguished Alumnus
For many years, Gerard Dombrowski worked in construction trades. After overcoming drug and alcohol addiction, Dombrowski was ready for a new chapter in his life and turned to YVC for a fresh start. He completed an associate of applied science
Emeritus Faculty Award presented to Bonnie Labbee
Bonnie Labbee was born on the Cheyenne River Sioux reservation, at the Old Agency, now known as Eagle Butte, S.D. She is an enrolled member of her father’s tribe, the Cheyenne River Sioux Indian Tribe (Lakota), and her mother was
Sherrie & Daryl Parker Faculty Award presented to Dan Peters
Dan Peters grew up in Selah, Wash., and earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Willamette University and a master’s in literature from the University of Montana before returning to the Yakima Valley. Poetry and literature have been a theme
YVC Foundation honors Lisa Dominguez with Robert M. Leadon Excellence in Teaching Award
After graduating from A.C. Davis High School, Lisa Dominguez completed her associate degree from Yakima Valley College before earning a bachelor’s of fine and performing arts from Western Washington University (WWU). She later returned to the Yakima Valley to raise
Brown Bag concert with Bonnie Blanchard
This May, YVC Voice Instructor Bonnie Joy Blanchard along with Anne Schilperoort performed live at The Seasons Performance Hall. The duo performed joyful favorites, including "The Italian Street Song" and "Sempre Libera!" The program was dubbed as exuding the resiliency
Gina Scribner selected as summer classified employee of the quarter
Gina Scribner selected for the summer employee of the quarter award.
Nursing program alumnus reflects on career in the field
According to Richard ‘Rick’ Harrison, attitude makes all the difference. After spending 30 years in the healthcare field, attitude is what he thinks is the key to success.
Campus community says goodbye to Ellwood Crosier
Yakima Valley College community was saddened by the loss of Ellwood Crosier, one of the most successful basketball coaches in the college’s history and namesake of Crosier Court in Sherar Gymnasium.