Verizon Grant Benefits ESL Program

Victor Valley Community College District Foundation, in Victorville, California was recently awarded a $95,000 literacy and workforce development grant from telecommunications giant Verizon to purchase new computer systems and language instruction software for the English as a Second Language program.
The VVC Foundation is one of 17 grant winners throughout the state whose program was selected to receive the corporate grant. This foundation grant is the third highest share of the $ I million in statewide giving by Verizon and the largest competitive grant the VVC Foundation has ever secured in its 26 year history.

Eagle Scouts Paint Curbs

The next time you are walking the campus, take a moment to observe the new paint job on our street curbing. This new red paint was voluntarily provided by a Boy Scout troupe that did it as part of an Eagle Scout project. They did a great job.

Ram Athletic Teams Enjoying Success

The fall athletic teams are having great success this year and are all residing in the upper echelons of conference standings. This past week the football, volleyball, men’s and women’s soccer teams all posted victories. Fan support has been excellent and the competition has been spirited. Show your support by coming to the games and cheering for the Rams.

Coming Attractions

Performing Arts Center

• Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m.
  An Evening of Comedy and Magic
  
• Oct. 26 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.
  Mickey Rooney One Man One Wife Show
  
• Nov. 01 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 02 at 2:30 p.m.
  Dai De Los Muertos Show

Athletic Schedule

Football
       •  Saturday Oct. 25 at 5:00 p.m. VVC vs. Southwestern at Chula Vista

Men’s Soccer –
       •  Tues. Oct. 28 at 3:00 p.m. VVC vs. College of the Desert at home
       •  Friday Oct. 31 at 3:00 p.m. VVC vs. Chaffey College at Rancho Cucamonga

Women’s Soccer
       •  Friday Oct. 24 at 6:00 p.m. VVC vs. Antelope Valley at Lancaster
       •  Tuesday Oct. 28 at 3:00 p.m. VVC vs. Chaffey College at Rancho Cucamonga

Volleyball
       •  Friday Oct. 24 at 5:00 p.m. VVC vs. Rio Hondo College at Whittier
       •  Wednesday Oct. 29 at 5:00 p.m. VVC vs. San Bernardino College at home
       •  Friday Oct. 31 at 5:00 p.m. VVC vs. Chaffey College at Rancho Cucamonga

Tobacco Free Task Force Begins Deliberations

In recent meetings of the College Assembly the issue of smoking on campus has come under discussion.
The College Assembly voted unanimously to investigate the concept of “tobacco free campus” and make recommendations for VVC. To ensure an open dialog on the issue, the Tobacco Free Campus Task Force has been assembled consisting of members from all constituent groups on campus. These faculty, staff, and students will be seeking input on the issue.

History on Display

It’s not the Smithsonian and it’s not the Library of Congress, but it sure has more information on the Victor Valley than any of the aforementioned institutions. It’s the VVC college library, and it is proudly calling attention to its wonderful collection of historical information as it relates to the Victor Valley area of the High Desert. The collection contains over 2,000 photograph, 100 oral histories, papers, newspaper articles and rare books about the area. This collection has been made possible through the considerable work of many people, but chief among them are Fran Elgin and Leo Lyman.

The Foundation for California Community Colleges Funds Staff Development Training

Any member of the faculty, staff and management that wants to upgrade his or her skill on Microsoft Office Applications can now do it for free thanks to the Foundation for California Community Colleges. The online program offers Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Macromedia Dreamweaver. The deadline date for signups is November 1, 2003. For more information contact Holly Nollner in the Staff Development office.

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