Campus Connection May/June 2019
Former faculty member's legacy of learning lives on
The Treasure Valley Community College Foundation recently received a generous donation from the Ken Knothe family to replace several trees and install new tree identification markers on the Ontario campus. Ken was a longtime instructor at TVCC and actually started the TVCC Natural Resource Department. Sadly, he passed away last year.
As part of his effort to help students learn about and be able to identify tree varieties, Ken planted several trees on campus years ago. Recently, in addition to establishing a scholarship in his name, his family also wanted to replace some of our trees that had died or needed to be removed. On May 8, Ken’s wife, Carol, and his son, Mitch, helped members of the TVCC Natural Resource Department and TVCC’s maintenance crew plant several trees. The new trees also have new identification markers to carry on Ken’s legacy of learning at the College. TVCC is so appreciative of the Knoth family’s generosity and we invite the community to walk through campus and enjoy these new additions.
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Events
- June 7 - TVCC Spring Choir Concert
- 7:30 pm - Four Rivers Cultural Center, Theater
- June 8 - 29th Annual Chukar Charity Golf Shootout
- 9 am - Scotch Pines Golf Course
- June 12 - GED Graduation
- 7 pm - TVCC Weese Building, Room W-110
- June 14 - TVCC Nursing Pinning Ceremony
- 4 pm - Four Rivers Cultural Center, Theater
- June 14 - TVCC Commencement
- 7:30 pm - John J. Easly Gymnasium
Sarah Vargas selected as an Oregon All-Academic student scholar
TVCC Student Sarah Vargas, who is majoring in business administration, was recognized during the May 21 TVCC Board of Education meeting for her nomination on the All Oregon Academic Team. In April, Vargas and President Dana Young traveled to Salem where Vargas and other community college students from around the state had the opportunity to meet with Oregon Governor Kate Brown and later attend a special luncheon in their honor at the Chemeketa Eola Northwest Wine Studies Center. Vargas and President Young also had the opportunity to meet with Oregon State Senator Cliff Bentz, pictured above, before the event.
Following graduation from TVCC, Vargas plans to transfer to Pacific University with a future goal to dedicate her life to helping young adults find success in both their education and career.
Congratulations Sarah and good luck in your future endeavors!
