This fall, the Yakima Valley College will host its Yak Family Nights — new student welcome events — on the Yakima and Grandview campuses. Created to strengthen the sense of belonging among students, introduce them to YVC resources and welcome students’ family members into the YVC community, the ultimate goal of Yak Family Nights is to support student success. The events will feature food, music, an open house highlighting various resources and programs available to students, campus tours and fun activities for family members of all ages.

Media Photo/Video & Interview Opportunities
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
3 – 6 p.m.
Yakima Campus

Schedule of key events
3 – 6 p.m.

  • Games and Activities
  • Music by DJ David Valdivia, Exaudio Productions
  • Resource Fair - Staff will share information about various services available to students to support their success at YVC and beyond, including financial aid, mental health support, campus life, career services, financial literacy and more
  • Campus Tours - Tours available to family members beginning every 30 minutes (3:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.)

3:30-4:15 p.m.
Salsa/Cumbia Lesson

4:30-5 p.m.
YVC Improv Troupe

5-5:45 p.m.
YVC Jazz Quartet Performance

5:45 p.m.
Raffle Drawing
 

Thursday, September 26, 2024
4 – 7 p.m.
Grandview Campus

Schedule of key events
4-7 p.m.

  • Games and activities, music
  • Resource Fair - Talk to YVC staff about financial aid, campus life, college and career readiness programs, support services, STEM and more
  • Campus Tours - Tours available to family members beginning every 30 minutes (4:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m.)
  • 4:30-5:15 p.m.
    Salsa/Cumbia Lesson
  • 6:30 p.m.
    Raffle Drawing

For more information about Yak Family Nights or to arrange interviews in advance please email communityrelations@yvcc.edu.