Campus Connection April 2020 

Progress continues on connector trail

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In addition to continued construction on the Career & Technical Education Center, progress is continuing on the development of a Connector Trail through the TVCC campus. Last fall, the City of Ontario was awarded a grant for $132,109 for construction of a trail that will connect a section southwest Ontario.

Construction of the Treasure Valley Connector includes a 10-foot wide, 3/4-mile trail stretching between the intersection of Southwest Fourth Street and Southwest 14th Ave and Park Boulevard and Southwest Ninth Street. The trail will be paved and include curb and gutter.

The trail is a partnership between the city and Treasure Valley Community College. The college provided the right-of-way that runs along the western edge of the campus, next to Evergreen Cemetery.

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Construction moving forward on CTE Center

Deemed essential services, building and construction projects continue during Oregon’s statewide Covid-19 Stay at Home Orders. Construction began early January and is expected to be completed later this year. The work, which includes remodeling and expanding the current Vocational-Technical Education building as well as construction of the new Career and Technical Education Center addition, will provide space and resources for technical education programs for students in key industries in the region.

 

Easter boxes for students

With students in TVCC’s Residence Hall also adhering to Oregon’s Stay at Home Order, travel to their home residence has also been limited. In an effort to make Easter weekend a little nicer, TVCC partnered with Weiser Classic Candy to provide Easter boxes filled with sweet treats and chocolate bunnies to make the weekend a little brighter. In addition, Sodexo Food Services, provided a special holiday dinner. 

 

TVCC commencement postponed

As TVCC continues to respond to closures and government orders regrading Covid-19, the College has decided to postpone all Commencement activities and events scheduled for June 13, 2020. Since graduation ceremonies are one of the most exciting and gratifying events at TVCC, it is disappointing to not be able to recognize all of our students’ hard work and accomplishments. Discussions continue as to whether to plan an event in the fall, host a virtual ceremony later in the summer or include graduates in next year’s events. We will be reaching out to this year’s graduates to ask for their ideas and interests in commencement recognitions.

 

Library hosts online storytime

We want to make sure the TVCC Library is always somewhere you can go to find peace, even virtually. Starting next week, tune in to our Facebook Live Adult Story Time every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11 am. For about half and hour, we'll read poetry, short stories, and maybe a short novel or two. Let's find community, stay home, and stay healthy together. The TVCC Library is open to TVCC students and staff with limited services. Learn more at our website.

 

Keep up on the latest news

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TVCC helps small businesses

We may not have all the answers, but we're here to help you navigate these trying times. Check out our Small Business Development resources here and on Facebook here