Campus Connection October 2021

New Student Orientation

Public Information Office

On Friday, September 24, over 100 new students attended the TVCC New Student Orientation. Students and their families were treated to a meet and greet hosted by the TVCC Foundation, followed by a welcome address and informational sessions to learn more about the services TVCC offers. College staff had the opportunity to visit with parents, families, students, and hand out Foundation scholarship information, gift cards, and delicious snacks. Foundation Executive Director Cathy Yasuda commended Foundation board members Dave Bean and Jaime Grimaldo for helping with the reception along with TVCC President Young and Board of Education member Betty Carter. Yasuda also expressed her appreciation to Cheryl Cruson from Oregon Trail Hobbies for her contribution of five $10 gift cards as a raffle to attendees. A special thank you was also provided to Ontario Mayor Riley Hill and Chamber of Commerce CEO John Breidenbach for welcoming everyone to the orientation. It was a great day and a great introduction to the start of Fall Quarter.

A total of 20 ribbons, including Best of Show, were awarded to five TVCC Caldwell Center art students and their instructor who entered the Canyon County Arts and Hobby Crafts divisions this summer.

The Best of Show rosette with its $20 premium was awarded to summer school art student Madison Wiehl, who also earned three other first and second place ribbons. A Merit rosette and five first and second place ribbons were awarded to Marilla Hess, who also works at Bridges Coffee shop on campus. Students Ashley Banda and Sindy Heilman earned five ribbons, first through third place, between them.

Art instructor Linda Varnes placed first with a Merit rosette in the Hobby Craft division with her updated "Homage to 9/11" which has been on display on the second floor of the Caldwell Center. Her edited book and book cover, The Red Dawn Message (cover photograph by TVCC Art student Drew McGuinn), were awarded two blues. Her collage and floral watercolor earned two seconds.

Congratulations to all the students and Instructor Varnes!

(above: "Homage to 9/11")

Chukar Kudos to Sharon Reeder in the Print Shop. She is always eager to help adjust/align/correct any job that is sent her way. The finished product is always accurate and professional – delivered quickly and with a smile! Thanks, Sharon.
Submitted by Sharlene McCaslin, Career Pathways.

Special thanks to Sharon in the print shop for her help with a timely project. I appreciated her attention to detail and her professionalism.
Submitted by Gina Roper, President’s Office.

Special appreciation to Rachel Grace, Mary Anne Verigan, and Travis McFetridge for going the extra mile to ensure the Athletic Department remains in compliance and running smoothing while the search for a new Athletic Director is underway. Also, a Chukar Welcome to new Athletic Coordinator, Riley Helmick in her new role and responsibilities. These four folks are doing an amazing job and emulate what it means to be a Chukar.
Submitted by Tanya Crawford, Physical Education/Health

The Admissions Office would like to thank the volunteers that helped with New Student Orientation. It was great to see staff and faculty from all across campus join us to welcome students to campus!
Submitted by Julie Hernandez, Admissions.

Come join students, staff and faculty at this years Chukar Fall Fest on Tuesday, October 5 at 5 pm on the Weese Patio!

Enjoy a BBQ, games, inflatables, photo booth and prizes!

FREE to all students, staff and faculty.

1. In October 1961, the first seven-member TVCC board of directors was elected: The board members were John Easly, Blaine Girvin, F. Nephi Grigg, Maurice Judd, Grant Rinehart, Joe Saito, and Bill Schroeder.

2. The first TVCC college president was Eugene Voris who was appointed in the spring of 1962 and was employed until 1967.

Interested in obtaining a Skid Steer Operator Certificate? TVCC is offering an 8-hour training on Saturday, October 23, 2021, where entry level operators will learn the basic maintenance of a Skid Steer Loader, receive hands-on training and classroom time. Registration deadline is October 15, 2021.

To learn more, click the following button:
Skidsteer Flyer

To register, click on the following button:
Registration Form

The Athletics Department has been busy welcoming student athletes to campus these past couples of months as they prepared for pre-season practices and competitions.

This coming Friday, the volleyball team will play against Spokane Community College and on Saturday, October 2, the Men’s baseball team will host a double header on the Chukar turf starting at 10:00 a.m. against the Idaho Rockies. Visit www.gochuks.com for more dates and times on upcoming fall athletic competition.