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STAR Arts finishes summer 2020 with new productions and format
September 14 – With 35 years offering training in theater arts, STAR Arts, which operated for decades through Gavilan College and is now an independent community nonprofit, shifts to online delivery for community youth
A first: Gavilan College's Fall 2020 semester begins with online classes
September 12 – The traditional start to Fall 2020 and a new academic year is disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
New interim director Lucy Alvarez leads Gavilan’s Human Resources department
September 3 – New interim HR director Lucy Alvarez steps up amid the challenge of a pandemic, shift to online instruction, and budgeting issues.
Marie Noriega, new interim director of business services, envisions growth and partnerships
September 3 – Marie Noriega named new interim director of Gavilan's business services department
Campus Closure Due to Smoke from Wildfires
August 22 – GAVALERT: Due to the poor air quality from local wildfires, the Gilroy campus will be closed all next week, August 24 though August 28. ALL instruction will be online, even for those classes which are scheduled to be in-person. Only limited essential staff will be on campus. Students should check Canvas and their student email for details and messages from instructors.
Distance Education supports Gavilan College through the rolling demands of a pandemic
August 10 – Gavilan College's Distance Education department fast-tracked faculty and students into the world of online education during shelter in place, and beyond.
Linda Bernabe named Interim Director, Community and Educational Partnerships at Gavilan College
August 10 – Linda Bernabe takes on new challenge with community education and educational partnerships, building equitable pathways for students.