Welcome to spring quarter! The grind begins once again. But don’t forget there is always more happening on campus than just classes. Here is a little list of some events to look forward to! Visit our calendar at yvcc.edu/calendar for up-to-date event details.
Black out Poetry
April – All month long
Raymond Hall Library
Come and learn how to do black out poetry and take a page out of our discarded books!
Poem in Your Pocket
April – All month long
Raymond Hall Library
Grab a tiny poem to take with you and keep in your pocket!
Art Exhibit – Steve Jensen: BOTS
On display until April 15
Larson Gallery
Working glass artist Steve Jensen comes from a long tradition of Norwegian fishermen and boat builders. His current body of work, “Böts,” explores the universal image of the boat and its representation of journeying. We are excited to host an exhibit featuring Jensen’s profound exploration of our world’s natural resources via art.
Baseball vs. Blue Mountain
April 5 @ 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Parker Faller Field
Book Discussion – Fresh Banana Leaves
April 5 & 19 @ 2:30-3:30 p.m.
MLK Room & Zoom
Noted Indigenous scientist and community advocate Jessica Hernandez, PhD will give an author presentation on April 27 (more details below). Leading up to her visit free copies of her book “Fresh Banana Leaves: Healing Indigenous Landscapes through Indigenous Science,” are available in the ASYVC office on either campus. Discussions will be led by members the Climate and Environment club.
Black Box Poetry Slam
April 6 @ 6:00 p.m.
Raymond Hall Library, Building #6
Hosted in partnership with LiTFUSE. Doors open for sign up at 6:00 p.m., event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $2 cash, which becomes the prize pot for the top three artists. All forms of spoken word are welcome. Performers are expected to have five poems/spoken word pieces prepared and there is a three-minute time limit for each piece. Come get loud, click, clap, stomp and hear great poetry!
Art Jam
April 12 @ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Hopf Union Building (Yakima) & Student Activity Center (Grandview)
A creative, limitless painting party.
Baseball vs. Walla Walla
April 15 @ 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Parker Faller Field
Dig-in for Earth Day
April 19 @ 1 – 2 p.m.
Hopf Union Building (Yakima) & Student Activity Center (Grandview)
Join us in creating colorful flowerpots and get flower seeds for your own personalized mini garden!
You to U: Transfer Fair
April 19 @ 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Hopf Union Building (Yakima)
Considering transferring to the University of Washington after YVC? Attend the University of Washington “You to U” transfer fair event.
Baseball vs. Columbia Basin College
April 19 @ 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Parker Faller Field
Spring Book Sale
April 21 @ 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. & April 22 @ 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Grandview Library
The Friends of Grandview Library presents their Spring Book Sale. Fill a bag for $5 begins Saturday at 1 p.m.
Softball vs. Treasure Valley
April 21 @ 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Dunbar Field
Softball vs. Big Bend
April 22 @ 12 p.m. & 2 p.m.
Dunbar Field
Meal Planning on a Budget
April 25 @ 1:30 p.m.
Glenn Anthon Hall, Building #4, Room 219
Stuck in a dinner rut? Come learn about low-cost, easy to cook meals from items available at the ASYVC food pantry or local grocery store. Students will learn tips and tricks for low-cost meals and meal planning, sample meal ideas and take home food bags with ingredients to make meals at home. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.
Commencement Fairs
April 26 @ 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Student Activity Center (Grandview)
April 27 @ 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Hopf Union Building (Yakima)
Come enjoy refreshments and get prepared to participate in YVC’s Commencement Ceremony
- Learn about graduation
- Verify that you’ve applied for graduation
- Sign-up to walk at Commencement
- Confirm the spelling of your name and degree/certificate
- Purchase your cap & gown
- Sign-up for Phi Theta Kappa membership & regalia
- Pick-up five free graduation invitations
Psychology of Spending
April 26 @ 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Grandview Library
Join representatives from HAPO Credit Union as they give a presentation on the psychology of spending. Free pizza and drinks provided. Students also have a chance to enter a raffle for a $25 Walmart gift card.
Credit 101
April 27 @ 12 – 1 p.m.
Hopf Union Building (Yakima), MLK Room
Join representatives from HAPO Credit Union as they give a presentation on credit and how to use credit responsibly. Drinks and snacks provided. Students also have a chance to enter a raffle for a $25 Walmart gift card.
Author Discussion – Jessica Hernandez
April 27 @ 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Deccio Higher Education Center, Building #8, Parker Room and via Zoom
Noted Indigenous scientist and community advocate Jessica Hernandez, PhD will share key themes and research for her award-winning book, “Fresh Banana Leaves: Healing Indigenous Landscapes through Indigenous Science.” Discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A.
Softball vs. Big Bend
April 28 @ 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Dunbar Field
Baseball vs. Treasure Valley
April 29 @ 12 p.m. & 3 p.m.
Parker Faller Field
