Student Clubs & Organizations

Provide the opportunity for club members to develop leadership skills and prepare for a career in the agriculture industry. Participate with other club members in community service and fund-raising activities.

Meetings: Varies
Advisors: Trent Ball (Yakima Campus), 509.882.7007,  tball@yvcc.edu & Holly Ferguson (Grandview Campus), 509.574.4517, hferguson@yvcc.edu

We are a business learning community that exists to support the development of future business leaders by fostering engagement and collaboration between YVC and the local community. Our mission is to cultivate essential leadership competencies, foster exploration of diverse business management aspects, and facilitate meaningful entrepreneurship networking opportunities to support student success.

We will accomplish this by developing a platform for students to network with local business leaders, participate in regional business competitions and conferences, develop environments for new business start-up, and engage in community service and develop projects.

Meetings: Fridays | 2pm-3pm | Online in Microsoft Teams
Advisors: Emilee Oldham, 509.834.4542, eoldham@yvcc.edu  & Kyle Ashley, 509.574.4872, kashley@yvcc.edu. 

The Climate and Environment Club exits for study of the Earth’s natural environments, human impact on sustainability and biodiversity, and for celebration of the Earth’s beauty and abundance.

Learn more about the club by visiting the Climate & Environment Club Canvas.

Meetings: Visit Climate & Environment Club Canvas
Advisors: Dan Schapiro, 509.574.4850, dschapiro@yvcc.edu & Suki Smaglik, 509.574.4538, ssamaglik@yvcc.edu. 

Our mission is to get students out of their comfort zone to try something new & fun. They get a chance to exercise & destress, while pushing past their fears & mental blocks. Climbing can be scary, especially with the heights involved. Students get to overcome their fears through this club. This builds their confidence, both mentally & physically, al while having fun!

Meetings: Tuesdays | 3pm-5pm | High-Steppe Climbing Gym
Advisor: Katharine Solada, 509.574.6800 x 3293,ksolada@yvcc.edu

Our club mission is to promote hands on experience for students looking to develop I.T. and software skills.

Meetings: Fridays | 12:30pm-3:30pm | Bldg 24 Rm T213
Advisors: Stef Apperson, 509.574.4954, sapperson@yvcc.edu & Larry Frazier, 509.574.4758, lfrazier@yvcc.edu

To promote optimal oral health through education and community service.

Meetings: Tuesdays | 11am | DH 137
Advisors: Deborah Gould, 509.574.4919, dgould@yvcc.edu

To educate, mentor, and organize community involvement and activities to broaden engineering students.

Meetings: Wednesdays | 12:30pm | Bldg 34 Rm 101
Advisor: Raj Rajkumar, 509.574.4752, rrajkumar@yvcc.edu

To educate club members on activities related to investing and market. The goal is for members to be exposed to avenues for generating wealth and creating financial wellbeing. By doing so members will experience a sense of economic belonging and participation.

Meetings: First & third Friday | 12:30pm | Tutoring Center
Advisor: Karyl Johnson, 509.574.4986, KarylJohnson@yvcc.edu

To promote health, nursing, and education at YVC and in the Yakima Valley.

Meetings: Contact Advisor
Advisor: Renee Dimeo, 509.834.4536, rdimeo@yvcc.edu

To recognize and encourage academic excellence, to promote leadership development, to encourage service both to YVC and the local community, and to provide an intellectual climate for the exchange of ideas.

Meetings: Wednesdays | 12:30pm-1pm | Bldg 4 Rm 218
Advisor: Greg Kent, 509.574.4883, gkent@yvcc.edu

YVC PRIDE Club is creating an atmosphere of safety and support and education for those who are LGBTQIAP+ at Yakima Valley College.

Meetings: Mondays | 1pm-2pm | Diversity Welcome Center | Bldg 9 Rm 162
Advisors: Olivia Hernandez, 509.834.4573, ohernandez@yvcc.edu & Margaret France, 509.574.4821, mfrance@yvcc.edu

YVC PRIDE Club is creating an atmosphere of safety and support and education for those who are LGBTQIAP+ at Yakima Valley College.

Meetings: Wednesdays | 4pm | Bldg 55 Rm
Advisors: Kristy Webster, 509.574.6800 x3171, kwebster@yvcc.edu

The Spanish Club will operate to give YVC students the opportunity of organizing in a group effort to provide cultural activities to enrich the student life experience on campus. The group will engage in events such as Dia de los Muertos. Additionally, the Spanish Club will host campus film screening on topics related to the Spanish language & culture. 

Meetings: Fridays | 11:30am | Bldg 20 Rm 204
Advisor: Peter Monahan, 509.574.4814, pmonahan@yvcc.edu

To provide STEM related activities and experiences to our students as well as resources that are provided to them in order to be successful at YVC.

Meetings: Thursdays | 12:30pm | Bldg 7 Rm 211
Advisors: Matthew Loeser, 509.574.4858, mloeser@yvcc.edu, Cristy Rasmussen, 509.574.4643, crasmussen@yvcc.edu & Vanessa Tucker, 509.574.3892, vtucker@yvcc.edu

We seek to create equitable access to education at YVC and create multiple bridges that support student success through advocacy and community building.

Meetings: Second Wed each month | 12:30pm-1:30pm | Bldg 21 Rm 129 
Advisors: Guadalupe Huitron-Lilly, 509.574.4683, ghuitron-lilly@yvcc.edu 

Our mission is to equip veterinary technician students through education and practice knowledge, to prepare for a career in the animal health industry by providing opportunities to develop leadership skills, and actively participate in community service, fundraising, and public education dedicated to animal health and welfare.

Meetings: Mondays | 9:30am | Bldg 24 Rm 106
Advisor: Liz McEwen | 509.574.4626 | emcewen@yvcc.edu

Create a culture of awareness through community education & empowering students by promoting healthy lifestyles for academic success.

Meetings: Fridays | 12:30pm-1:30pm | Bldg 9 Rm 143 (MLK room)
Advisors: Deniele Fleming, 509.834.4541, dfleming@yvcc.edu & Alex Bazan, 509.834.4560, abazan@yvcc.edu 

The mission of Intercollegiate Athletics is to offer students competitive sports programs that develop skills, abilities, leadership, teamwork, competitiveness and discipline. Athletics provide preparation for potential career opportunities in teaching and coaching, and provide a foundation for lifelong recreational interests and purposeful use of leisure time. The program adds to student life and is a source of entertainment, camaraderie and community pride.

Meetings: Contact advisor for meeting days and times
Advisor: Ray Funk, 509.574.4722, rfunk@yvcc.edu

To bring diverse perspectives to everyday topics and push the boundaries of the term “diversity” beyond race, gender, social class, and sexuality.

Meetings: Contact advisor for meeting days and times
Advisor: Vicente Lopez, 509.574.4968, vlopez@yvcc.edu

The Yakima Valley College Food Pantry is funded and operated by students for students facing food insecurity. The pantry is open to any person that is in need.

On the Yakima Campus, the Student Life office is located at the west end of the Hopf Union Building, #9. On the Grandview Campus, the Student Life office is located in the Student Activity Center, Building #52.

Contact: Karla Rabadan, 509.574.4775, krabadan@yvcc.edu

The YVC Student Ambassador mission is to welcome, orient, and support students through the use of college resources and knowledge of the campus. The YVC Ambassador Team is a diverse group of student leaders who would facilitate campus tours for individuals and groups, in high school and community outreach events, and assist various campus organizations with special/annual events.

Meetings: Contact advisor for meeting days and times
Advisor: Karla Rabadan, 509.574.4775, krabadan@yvcc.edu

Students who participate in the Drama Department/Playmasters program are involved in all aspects of the production process, from performing to directing to designing to stage managing.  The program produces three or more full main stage productions each year, and regularly supports student-led productions in the “black box” theatre.  Additionally, the program engages in community outreach, and collaborates with other programs and clubs on the YVC campus.  The Drama Department/Playmasters is dedicated to producing quality theatre for audiences of all ages and backgrounds, and for instilling in its student members a lifelong respect and enthusiasm for live theatre.

Meetings: Contact advisor for meeting days and times
Advisor: Alicia Bickley, 509.574.4837, abickley@yvcc.edu

To provide leisure time physical and recreational opportunities for students via use of the gymnasium, fitness center, and weight room.

Meetings: Contact advisor for meeting days and times
Advisor: Ray Funk, 509.574.4722, rfunk@yvcc.edu

To provide quality instruction on a wide range of musical topics to a very diverse student population. We are committed to a student centered education which emphasizes musical accessibility for all students and promotes self-esteem through musical performance. By providing both on-campus and off-campus performance opportunities for all our music students, we seek to instill a dedication to life-long learning and participating in music.

Meetings: Contact advisor for meeting days and times
Advisor: Jeff Norwood, 509.574.4836, jnorwood@yvcc.edu/ Steven Slusher, 509.834.4554, sslusher@yvcc.edu

Fully-inclusive childcare for Yakima Valley families

• Affiliated with Yakima Valley College
• Discounts available for Yakima Valley College Students and Staff
• Multi-lingual staff for Spanish speaking families
• Offers Creative Curriculum

Easterseals Jane’s House offers full day childcare for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool children. Creative Curriculum is utilized in all classrooms and Kinder Readiness is at the heart of all that we do. Jane’s House is also an Early Achievers site and is currently rated a level 3+ facility. Our Early Achievers coach provides monthly visits and works closely with staff to set Quality Improvement Goals.

We also celebrate cultural diversity, encouraging children of different backgrounds to learn about each other while sharing a common experience. Easterseals Jane’s House is an Early Achievers site and is currently rated a level 3+ facility. Our Early Achievers coach provides monthly visits and works closely with staff to set Quality Improvement Goals.

Program Director: Tomi Barragan
Email: tbarragan@wa.easterseals.com
Phone: 509.574.4762
Location: 1101 S. 13^th Ave, Building 26, Yakima, WA