“Evening of Recognition,” Nurse Pinning Ceremony; Commencement, CTEC open house with car show all scheduled in  April, and  May

Yavapai Community College is entering the period of the year when it recognizes the major accomplishments of its students, faculty, staff and others.  One of the first major events is an “Evening of Recognition” set for Tuesday, April 23, 2024 on the Prescott Campus.

The “Evening of Recognition” typically honors outstanding achievements and contributions of students, faculty, staff, and community members. The event usually  includes awards ceremonies, speeches, performances, and presentations highlighting the accomplishments of individuals and groups within the college community. It’s a celebratory occasion where achievements in academics, research, community service, leadership, and other areas are acknowledged and celebrated.

The date and times for the remaining events can be found in the table below:

All locations closed on Fridays from  May 12 to August 4

Yavapai Community College has announced its summer hours.  All locations will be closed on Fridays beginning May 12 and ending August 4. In addition, the locations will be closed May 29, June 19, and July 4.  There will be no classes the week of July 4.

Verde Campus, Room M-137, Tuesday, January 24, from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | Learn about the scientific process of how grapes are turned into wine, and how the winemaking culture is forming in Arizona

Michael Pierce, director of Viticulture and Enology at the Southwest Wine Center, will discuss “The Fruits of Our Labor” at Yavapai Community College Verde Valley Campus, 601 Black Hills Drive, Room M-137, Tuesday, January 24, from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. The program is free and open to the public.

Learn about the scientific process of how grapes are turned into wine, and how the winemaking culture is forming in Arizona with the help of the Viticulture and Enology program at Yavapai Community College and the Southwest Wine Center. Pierce will cover a brief overview of the science of winemaking with a focus on what makes the Verde Valley special. Attendees will be provided with information on the program and the graduates who are leading the Arizona wine industry.

Is the Verde Valley beginning to look like the NAPA Valley as more and more grape vines and wine tasting rooms are opened throughout the area?

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is sponsoring the program. OLLI is a program of the Division of Lifelong Learning at Yavapai Community College. For information call 928-649-4275 or email OLLIsv@yc.edu or visit the website at YC.edu/ollisedonaverde.

All events to be held on the Prescott Campus

Yavapai Community College will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a special celebration on Saturday, September 24.  The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is on the Prescott Campus, 1100 E. Sheldon Street, Prescott, Arizona.

There will be authentic Mexican food, music, dancers, a short film, and more.  All are invited.

The community is invited to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the International Day of Peace with three special events intended by the College “to remind us of the enduring pursuit to quash armed conflict.”

Yavapai Community College is inviting the community to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the International Day of Peace September 21. It has scheduled three special events on the Prescott Campus with the goal of reminding “us of the enduring pursuit to quash armed conflict.”

The Visual Art Department, Justice Institute and the Respect Campaign will all take part in the celebration.  Varsha N., a peace lecturer, training consultant, wellness coach and attorney will discuss “how to create a harmonious life and community.” Varsha N is a guest of the College Respect Campaign and Justice Institute.  He will speak at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 21, in Room 147 in the Library Building (B-19) on the Prescott Campus.

At 5 p.m., students, faculty and others will gather outside the Prescott Campus Library for the unveiling by the College Visual Arts Department peace pole sculpture. The sculpture will be displayed permanently outside the library.  It was designed by Community College Art student and metal sculptor Ron Miller. It was fabricated by Miller and fellow student John Barton. The sculpture is the result of a peace pole art competition sponsored by Rotary International. Miller’s peace pole design was the winner of a competition the art department organized last spring on behalf of the Prescott Frontier Rotary Club.

Also, in celebration of International Day of Peace, Patricia Berlowe of the Community College’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is facilitating small-group conversations around the subject of peace. The discussions are taking place at 10 a.m. and again at noon on Friday, September 23, in Room 105, Building 3 on the Prescott Campus.

Everyone is  invited to take part in any and all of the International Day of Peace activities on Sept. 21 and Sept. 23. RSVPs are required for the small-group conversations. To reserve a spot, call 928-717-7634 or email prescottolli@yc.edu.

For more information about these events, please visit the College’s press release, which can be found at https://www.yc.edu/v6/news/2022/09/peace-day.html.

Several athletic events, evening show and golf tournament scheduled for Prescott;  Verde Valley Campus will hold a single  event on September 23 at 4:30, which is called a “Happy Hour/Mixer”

Yavapai Community College has scheduled an Alumni Reunion Weekend from September 23 to September 25.  One event has been scheduled for the Verde Valley Campus, which will be held September 23.  That event is scheduled for 4:30 and is called a “Happy House/Mixer.”

This is the premier event for the clubs in Prescott and Prescott Valley

The Yavapai Community College Performing Arts Center has partnered with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Arizona for their premier fundraiser September 9 and 10.  The events will be held at the Performing Arts Center on the Prescott Campus.

All proceeds from the events will go to support the Boys and Girls Clubs in Prescott and Prescott Valley. 

There is a $50 admission to enjoy the “Opening Night” September 9 show where the audience may  vote for its favorite dancer.  There is also a formal VIP Show with Red Carpet Reception and “After Party” that will be held as the “Main Event”  Saturday, September 10.  Admission is $250 for the Saturday program.

Open House hours are from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Experts on hand to answer questions about free tuition, registration, and other requirements

According to a College news release, Yavapai Community College’s Verde Campus located in Clarkdale and adjacent to Cottonwood, Arizona will hold an open house on Saturday, August 6, 2022.  The event will allow residents to tour the campus and learn more about the programs it is offering in the fall 2022.

There will be experts available to assist prospective students with answers to their registration questions along with assistance in completing an application to attend the College.  There will also be experts available to answer questions about scholarships, financial aid, and the cost of obtaining various certificates and degrees being offered by the College.

Many who attend the open house will no doubt be interested in learning how a student may obtain a certificate or degree tuition free.  Experts will also be present and will explain in detail how the new  innovative tuition-free program works.

The College is preparing to offer four-year degrees in a limited number of areas and experts can answer questions about this exciting new adventure for the institution.  

In its news release, the College says that the Verde Campus will offer “more than a dozen degree programs some 20 certificate programs and a selection of courses ranging from accounting to viticulture.”  The release described the campus as featuring “well-equipped classrooms, computer labs, a modern library, a new student union, an art gallery and arts center, learning center, fitness center, veterans’ program, the iconic Mabery Pavilion, and other community gathering places, up-to-date education technology, a robust data center, and state-of-the-art labs.”

The news release also says that “the campus features well-equipped classrooms, computer labs, a modern library, a new student union, an art gallery and arts center, learning center, fitness center, veterans’ program, the iconic Mabery Pavilion, and other community gathering places, up-to-date education technology, a robust data center, and state-of-the-art labs.”