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Amid Spring 2021 registration - Quiet Gavilan campus, busy Distance Education department

January 13 – Gavilan College instructors devote part of Winter Break to invest in online training courses.

Gavilan College expands outreach tools to engage area high school students

January 8 – Gavilan College shifts online high school outreach during the pandemic with game-changing tools and targeted presentations.

Meet Gavilan College’s 2020 Community Spirit Award Recipients

December 10 – The Gavilan College 2020 Community Spirit Award recipients: "Because of people like you, communities thrive."

Transfer Day 2020 – Moving a face-to-face event to a virtual platform in three months

December 10 – The Career Transfer Center worked with area community colleges and a team of Gavilan College innovators to create a virtual Transfer Day.

Gavilan faculty mobilize to develop course offerings in Ethnic Studies

December 10 – Gavilan moves forward with Ethnic Studies curriculum to meet the new CSU graduation requirements

Virtual Marian Filice Youth Piano Competition

December 3 – Sign up to Participate in the 2021 Virtual Marian Filice Youth Piano Competition

Children's Theater students adapt to new challenges with a spirit of play

November 16 – Gavilan Children's Theater students adapt and innovate to produce new stories for youth.

Gavilan’s Film and Television students celebrated for creative contributions

November 12 – Gavilan College film and television students celebrate their creative work, and one another, as they persevered during the pandemic.

Gavilan College announces 2020 Community Spirit Awards

November 5 – Gavilan College announces the winners of the 2020 Community Spirit Awards. Awards will be presented in private ceremonies, then shared in a video compilation for the public.

Gavilan College kinesiology and athletics programs impacted by COVID-19 pandemic

October 12 – Gavilan's certified athletic trainers, Rebecca Northon and Erik Hilliker, develop a protocol for athletes to safely return to team sports.

Gavilan College’s Emergency Operations Center builds plans to return to campus

October 12 – EOC manages the operations, logistics, finances and reporting during the COVID-19 emergency to create a safe environment and return to campus.

Writing and Tutoring Centers shift to an online beehive of learning, engagement and support

October 9 – The Writing and Tutoring Centers offer tutoring support with expanded hours and one-on-one online sessions for Gavilan College students.

Gavilan College FY 2020/2021 budget responded and adapted to major external pressures

October 9 – To prepare the Gavilan College FY 2020/2021 final budget, administration built incremental budgets modeling responses to shifting political and economic variables.

Gavilan College partners with Catholic Charities and Youth Alliance to offer students housing solutions

October 8 – Through a new grant, Gavilan College is partnering with Catholic Charities and Youth Alliance to provide housing assistance for students who are homeless and / or housing insecure.

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.

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

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.

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.

Gavilan College promotes Susan Sweeney to Interim Dean, Student Success and Workforce Pathways

August 9 – Susan Sweeney moves to Interim Dean of Student Success and Workforce Pathways, bringing her program building to the division.

Marlene Bumgarner publishes memoir about raising a family in South County

August 7 – Walk with Marlene Bumgarner as she tells the story about raising her young family in the hills of South County during the 1970's.

Enjoy Your Morning Coffee with Dr. Kathleen Rose

August 6 – You are invited to enjoy some Coffee & Conversation with Dr. Kathleen Rose, Superintendent / President of Gavilan College.

Sherrean Carr, Career Education Dean, retires from Gavilan College

July 13 – Retiring Career Education Dean Sherrean Carr looks back on her career, and forward to family and community

English Instructor Tiffany Palsgrove chosen 2020 Adjunct Faculty of the Year

July 12 – Gavilan College faculty vote Tiffany Palsgrove as adjunct 2020 Faculty of the Year.

English Instructor Scott Sandler chosen 2020 Full Time Faculty of the Year

July 12 – Gavilan College faculty vote Scott Sandler as full time 2020 Faculty of the Year.

Leadership Gilroy Class of 2020 hosts Gilroy cLOVE Challenge and cLOVE Days

July 10 – The 2020 class of Leadership Gilroy worked within rules surrounding a pandemic to design four events celebrating the spirit of Gilroy and raising funds for local nonprofits.

Gavilan College Job Fair Moved to Online Format

June 15 – Gavilan College has rescheduled its annual Career & Job Fair, and will be hosting it online for the first time.

Ryan Shook models mentorship as he earns his MSW from CSUMB

June 10 – Ryan Shook, MSW, and his ten-year plan earned degrees and built programs

Grace Cardinalli focuses on student services after CSUMB graduation

June 10 – Grace Cardinalli applies a news lens to student services as she graduates from CSUMB

Graduate Kimberly Benjamin shares her passion for education

June 9 – Kim Benjamin overcame early obstacles and graduated from SJSU, motivating her family and Gavilan students with her successes.

Mario Escudero earns 2020 Karl S. Pister Scholarship award

June 9 – For every life challenge, Pister Scholarship award winner Mario Escudero explored visionary solutions.

The Gilroy campus is in full spring bloom

May 8 – Gavilan College is missing its students, so we're sharing photos of the campus in full bloom.

Gavilan College’s Hollister site director raises emergency funds while creating masks

May 8 – Hollister Site Director Judy Rodriguez uses her sewing machine to raise funds for students in need.

Gavilan's head baseball coach builds birdhouses to help students

May 8 – Head baseball coach turns woodworking hobby into a fundraising effort for Gavilan College students.

Gavilan College puts laptops in students’ hands

April 21 – Students receive loaned computers at Gavilan College's Hollister campus to stay on track with their online classes. Similar laptop distributions have taken place at the Gilroy campus as well.

Thinking about careers? Think water.

April 10 – Shaun Smith, Gavilan water resources management student, works at Aromas Water District to keep essential systems flowing.

Gavilan offers business classes in Spanish

April 10 – Entrepreneurs and small business owners learn fundamentals in free, 10-week class Business Classes in Spanish.

Gavilan College redesigns food distribution drive in a COVID-19 world

April 9 – Gavilan College rises to the current COVID-19 challenge and distributes food to 300 students and their families.

Gavilan classes pivot quickly to online instruction beginning mid-March

April 6 – Cosmetology faculty and students pivot quickly, stay in constant contact with online instruction.

Gavilan College is Helping Families in Need with a Drive Thru Food Pantry

April 2 – Gavilan College in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank will be setting up a drive thru grocery pick up for anyone in need.

Speaking justice into reality: the language of liberation from racism

March 20 – Dr. Kamilah Majied asked Gavilan College students to speak the language of enslavement out of existence.

Women leaders join forces to boost voter, census participation

March 20 – WE:2020 spotlights a coalition of efforts commemorating the 19th Amendment, voter participation and accurate census counts

Area middle school students dive into Science Alive workshops

March 15 – Across two decades, Gavilan College's Science Alive program has nurtured the next generation of scientists.

WWII Internment Camp Survivor Takes Aim at Historical Racism

March 15 – Mas Hashimoto shares his story with Gavilan students, addressing issues of inequity and racism during World War II

2020 Career and Job Fair

March 4 – This year over 44 representatives will be on campus to answer questions. This is a great opportunity to connect with employers who are hiring and learn more about these professions, industry job prospects and career paths.

Laura Perry pursued her college education with passion

February 17 – Trustee Laura Perry looks back to her start at Gavilan College, the gateway to her career.

Gavilan College awarded $500K grant to improve Career Education pathways

February 16 – Gavilan College one of 70 California Community Colleges awarded Career Education Pathways grants.

2020 and Beyond: Economic Symposium

February 11 – Exploring a shared economic vision for our region

Bach to Blues Tickets Now on Sale

February 7 – This fundraising concert showcases regional talent, and features Gavilan College faculty and students. This year's guest performers are the Kaye Bohler Band.

Dr. Enna Trevathan joins Gavilan College as new Associate Dean of Nursing and Allied Health

February 7 – Gavilan College hires Dr. Enna Trevathan as the new Associate Dean of Nursing and Allied Health.

Water Resources students start internship program with Valley Water

February 7 – Four new Water Resources Management students land internship positions with Valley Water.

Free Admission to the Marian Filice Youth Piano Competition and Music Festival

February 5 – Enjoy a full day of musical performances in the Gavilan College Theater.

Gavilan business student lands key construction internship position

January 10 – Mason Miccichi, recent Gavilan business admin graduate, lands internship working on $56 million Brownell School project

Students queried about college services at Student Voices Day

January 10 – Students voiced their awareness of campus services at Student Voices Day

Marine veteran Yevgeniy Malyasin returned home after traveling the world

January 10 – Veteran, Welcome Center peer mentor and Writing Center tutor, Yevgeniy Malyasin enjoys returning to his home town college.

Seeing the Gavilan College campus through the eyes of Fernando Gonzalez

January 10 – The new Gavilan College campus was still under construction when alumnus Fernando Gonzalez attended.

Statewide student conference voted a success by ASGC leaders

December 10 – Associated Students of Gavilan College turned out en masse for the weekend California Community College Student Affairs Association Student Leadership Conference in Sacramento.

Kay Navarro brings new student leadership to Veterans Resource Center

December 10 – Kay Navarro wears many hats: College student, mom, Navy veteran, presidentof Gavilan Student Veterans of America, future health care professional.

Children’s theatre troupe enthralls local school children

December 9 – Gavilan College Theatre students hit the boards with their own innovations on classic tales.

Ceramics sale supports talented student artists

December 4 – "We have a talented group of students making some fantastic art," said art and ceramics instructor Max Rain.

Faculty explore cultural dynamics of the classroom in three on-campus workshops

November 14 – Dr. Tapo Chimbganda presented "Weaving a Teaching Matrix," "Structures of Feeling" and "The Classroom as a Privileged Space."

NAMI representatives share mental health support services

November 14 – NAMI offers multiple programs, free of charge, to support people living with mental illness, including family support and veteran support

Accessibility Education Center partners with Department of Education on Information Panel

November 14 – Representatives from the Department of Rehabilitation's Gilroy office joined students and others to discuss services during the fourth annual collaboration with Gavilan College's Accessibility Education Center.

Computer Science Club attracts students across multiple disciplines

November 14 – Gavilan's Computer Science Club attracts students across multiple disciplines.

Third Annual Jazz Concert honors Gavilan’s Centennial Year

October 4 – Jazz @ Gavilan: Celebrating 100 Years showcased three area jazz ensembles performing original music.

Future educators form new club, explore career opportunities

October 4 – Future Educators, a new club, offers community, career path information and university tours to students interested in exploring teaching as a career.

EOPS celebrates 50 years of student support and success

October 4 – Gavilan College EOPS celebrates 50 years of student success, and graduates share their stories.

Health Fair offers resources to Gavilan community

October 4 – Gavilan College's Health Fair, in its 26th year, offered free healt screenings and health information to the community.

Jazz @ Gavilan Concert, Celebrating 100 Years

September 11 – Tickets now on sale for Jazz @ Gavilan, a concert celebrating Gavilan’s first 100 years.

Michael Renzi selected as new VP of Administrative Services at Gavilan College

September 6 – Gavilan College welcomes Michael John Renzi, new VP of Administrative Services.

STEM interns presented results at the annual end-of-summer symposium

September 6 – Gavilan College students take the leap from classroom learning to running their own lab experiments as STEM summer interns.

HVAC grand opening celebrates a new career education pathway

September 5 – New HVAC training program, a Career Education opportunity at Gavilan College, offers training leading to high paying jobs.

2019 COFFEE AND CONVERSATION

August 22 – Join Dr. Kathleen Rose for some coffee and conversation.

Gavilan College hosts two-day Youth Leadership Conference

August 21 – Local high school and college students participated in the first youth leadership conference to learn from community activists and student leaders.

STEM Calculus Academy students learn and earn in special two-week session

August 19 – Students learn STEM career options, transfer pathways and teambuilding strategies during intensive two-week academy.

Mariam Hernandez envisions building ASGC participation and leadership

August 19 – New ASGC President Mariam Hernandez emphasizes listening, teamwork and leadership as she steps into new role.

Gavilan College Dean's List and President's Honor Roll

August 15 – Gavilan College announced the Dean's List and President's Honor Roll for Spring 2019.

Gavilan alum Marty Cheek uses media innovation to unite people

July 12 – As publisher of Life Media, Marty Cheek reports on Gilroy and Morgan Hill news. As a Gavilan alum, he reflects on the college's influence.

Welding Center brings needed job skills training to the South Bay

July 12 – South Bay gets new welding center at Ann Sobrato High School through partnership with Gavilan College, Morgan Hill Unified School District and Morgan Hill Rotary

Fran Lozano, Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences, retires from Gavilan College

July 12 – Administrators, faculty and colleagues bid Fran Lozano a fond farewell as she retires from Gavilan College

Community Matters archive builds trove of historical voices

July 12 – Gavilan College builds historical archive of college and local area materials for student and community research

Puente Program transitions with new staff, celebrates transfer students

June 14 – Puente Program students and their families celebrated student success with reflection and future plans.

Gavilan graduate Ray Lopez traded battlefield for academic challenges

June 14 – Gavilan grad Ray Lopez earns dual degrees, transferring to CSUMB to pursue BSN

Puente Program transitions with new staff, celebrates transfer students

June 14 – Puente Program students and their families celebrated student success with reflection and future plans.

Kathleen Moberg retires from Gavilan College after five-year tenure

June 14 – Kathleen Moberg reflects on student services begun and expanded during her time at Gavilan

Mary Ann Sanidad’s mark on Gavilan programs extends across the college

June 14 – As language instructor and grants project manager, Mary Ann Sanidad developed programs to accelerate student success

Gavilan College to celebrate 99th Annual Commencement

May 24 – In a ceremony rich with tradition, Gavilan College is proud to present its 99th Annual Commencement Ceremony, at the college's Gilroy campus on Friday, May 24 at 3 p.m.

Super Saturday is Coming

May 5 – On Saturday May 4, high school seniors and their families are invited to the Gavilan College Gilroy Campus for the second annual "Super Saturday" event. where future Gavilan students will be able to accomplish many of the steps for new students -- including enrolling in classes -- all on one day.

Elizabeth Williams selected 2019 Karl S. Pister Scholarship winner