Media Releases
EOPS and CalWORKs Drive-Thru Graduation
Napa Valley College EOPS and CalWORKs hosted a drive-thru graduation celebration on May 27. Graduates who participated – 28 of the 50 students graduating this year – received a NVC cap and gown, medallion, certificate of completion, snacks, and a congratulation card signed by EOPS staff. During the drive-thru, students and their families were greeted and cheered by EOPS and financial aid staff, who work with about 300 students each year.
María Villagómez Appointed to ACCCA Board
Congratulations to María Villagómez, senior dean, language arts, library and social sciences who was appointed to a three-year term to represent Napa Valley College on the Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA) board of directors.
Food Basket Program Serves Hungry Students
On a hot Tuesday in May, Stacy and her youngest daughter, Abby, drove up to the 900 Building on the Napa Valley College campus, following the signs into the lane for the college’s Food Basket program.
Napa Valley College Hosts OLE Health Food Drive
Rosaura Segura, president, Napa Valley College Board of Trustees, (right) was one of the many volunteers who helped prepare 2,000 bags of food for the nearly 1,000 plus families who visited the campus for OLE health’s free food distribution on Friday, May 22.
Inaugural Dr. Ed Shenk Excellence in Student Service Award
Napa Valley College has launched the “Dr. Ed Shenk Excellence in Student Service Award,” announced Oscar De Haro, assistant superintendent/vice president, student affairs. De Haro’s executive assistant, Martha Navarro, is the inaugural recipient of the award, created to recognize and honor student service staff members who have contributed to the success of Napa Valley College students through activities that promote student learning, retention and growth.
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