SUSTAINABLE// For the 6th year, the Arbor Day Foundation recognized WVC as a Tree Campus. This award certifies that WVC manages its almost 500 trees well, so they can continue to provide the benefits of beauty, shade, learning opportunities and carbon sequestration.

The WVC at Omak MEChA Club will host poet Ricardo Ruiz on Feb. 15, at noon in Hazel Allen Burnett Hall, room 401-402, on the Omak campus. Ruiz will give a free presentation about his story and a workshop in which students can learn about poetry and how to write a poem.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY // Happy International Women's Day to all the incredible women in our college and community! Your strength, resilience, and achievements inspire us every day.

ACCREDITED// We are thrilled to announce the three-year accreditation of our Pharmacy Tech program by the American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists. #ashpofficial #accreditation ##pharmacytechnician

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL PI DAY! // On behalf of our awesome math department, happy Pi Day!

SPRINGFEST// Join us this Wednesday from noon-3:00 for the Springfest Block Party on the Wenatchee campus. Departments and student clubs will set up information booths around the campus fountain, and there will be fun activities like a dunk tank and free food! This event is free.

OMAK MAY FEST 2024 TODAY! // Wenatchee Valley College at Omak MEChA club and Student Government are excited to host their second annual May Fest today at 4 PM. The Festival will take place in the back parking lot of campus. Come and join us for an evening full of fun.

BIG NEWS// The WVC CAMP (College Assistance Migrant Program) has received a $2.4 million grant from the Dept of Education. With a 15-year legacy at WVC, this achievement secures full program funding through 2029! #congratulations #collegestudent #studentsupport

GOOD LUCK// Best of luck to all the students gearing up for finals. You've got this! #studyhard #finishstrong #youcandoit

GRADUATION PHOTOS NOW AVAILABLE! // Photos from the 2024 commencement ceremonies at Wenatchee and Omak, the nursing convocations, and the nurses pinning ceremony are now available on the WVC website! You can download photos for free. Visit wvc.edu/graduation.

ENERGIZED// Last week the entire WVC team came together for a full day of training, presentations, and networking. It was a chance to learn, reconnect with colleagues, meet new team members, and get energized for the new year. It was a great day and we are so excited!

SCHOLARSHIPS// Wenatchee Valley College awards scholarships to approximately 200 students annually. Amounts vary up to full tuition. Scholarship applications may be completed online at wvc.awardspring.com The scholarship application deadline for fall quarter is September 30.

Please help us congratulate Briceida Rabadan, a graduate of our first LPN to BSN cohort. She has been accepted into Gonzaga University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice - Postbaccalaureate Family Nurse Practitioner program for Spring 2025!

WE’RE HIRING// Wenatchee Valley College is seeking a part-time nursing assistant instructor to prepare and instruct nursing students in the classroom, simulation lab and clinical setting. Full details here: wvc.edu/humanresources…

WORLD DIABETES AWARENESS DAY // Today is World Diabetes Day, and we would like to recognize those who live with diabetes on a daily basis and to encourage you to know the risks and strategies to prevent diabetes. To learn more, visit the American Diabetes Association.

WORLD CHILDREN'S DAY // In honor of World Children's Day, we would like to recognize our future learners. Today we recognize children’s rights: their right to life, health, education, play, family life, to be protected from violence and discrimination, and to be heard.

Rentals: Help Center/Brown Library December 9th December 10th December 11th December 12th December 13th Buyback: Cashier’s Office/Wenatchi Hall December 11th December 12th December 13th

WINTER CLASSES// Do you have the technology that you need? Make sure to log into Canvas as your instructors are posting important information and documents for the quarter. To log into Canvas: wvc.instructure.com For any help contact the helpdesk: [email protected]

ANNUAL CLOTHING SWAP// It’s that time of year again! The annual clothing swap hosted by the Sustainability Committee (with the help of QSA) will be happening soon! Bring over any clothing you would like to exchange for a new wardrobe! 👚👖👗🧣🥋👖🧥👕

ASWVC Senate would like to formally invite all WVC students to our 2025 winter formal happening this month! Come enjoy a dance, or have fun making a snow globe, playing just dance, and eating some good food! We hope to see you there!❄️