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SVC opens new community pickleball pavilion
Skagit Valley College celebrated a grand opening of a 10-court pickleball pavilion on its Mount Vernon campus Thursday, June 30.“Skagit Valley College is committed to providing a place for opportunities and experiences for all members of our community,” said Dr. Tom Keegan, SVC president. “The...
Skagit Valley College hosts annual Bhangra, a celebration of Indian culture
Dr. Farhana Loonat, faculty member and advisor of the South Asian club, once again supported South Asian student club members (Priya Kumar, Shaan Kumar, Manpreet Dhaliwal, Jennifer Juniper and Tony Prindel) in coordinating the college’s annual Bhangra celebration on Sunday, May 22 at the Ferndale...
SVC celebrates 2022 graduates
Skagit Valley College’s Class of 2022 walked across the stage for their diplomas, degrees, and certificates last week in-person for the first time since 2019. SVC proudly celebrated the 95th graduating class with in-person ceremonies at the San Juan Center on June 15, Mount Vernon campus on June...
SVC’s Skagit/Island Head Start expands service; opens new building in Friday Harbor
Carrie Unpingco, San Juan Island Community Foundation Executive DirectorSkagit/Islands Head Start, San Juan Island Community Foundation, and Skagit Valley College Foundation hosted a celebration on June 15 for the grand opening of a new Head Start modular building that expands the current program...
Skagit Valley College offers Cardinal Hoop Camp June 20-23
Skagit Valley College’s Cardinal Hoop Camp is designed for elementary and junior high boys and girls who want to learn individual and team skills of basketball in a positive environment.Activities include personal instruction by SVC coaches and players, along with opportunities for daily team...
Community supports student-athletes at SVC Athletic Auction
Skagit Valley College (SVC) hosted its 19th annual Athletic Auction on May 14 and raised more than $104,000 in support of student-athletes and the athletics program at SVC.“We are continually grateful for the generosity of our guests, donors, and sponsors that support Skagit Valley College Athletics...
Skagit Valley College, City of Mount Vernon to host dedication May 21 of ‘Big Al,’ a 20-foot-long Allosaurus sculpture
‘Big Al,’ a 20-foot-long Allosaurus sculpture created by the SVC Weld ClubThe Skagit Valley College Weld Club has created an eight-foot-tall and 20-foot-long Allosaurus sculpture for the Mount Vernon Arts Commission‘s permanent Art Collection. City of Mount Vernon Mayor Jill Boudreau will...
Leadership Whidbey hires Mary Anderson as new program manager
Mary AndersonLeadership Whidbey recently hired Mary Anderson as its new program manager. Her first day was May 2. Leadership Whidbey provides accessible, high quality development opportunities to connect, inspire, and advance transformational leadership across Whidbey Island.“Skagit Valley College...
Skagit Valley College to host annual SVC Powwow Saturday, May 21
Skagit Valley College (SVC) will host the annual SVC Powwow on Saturday, May 21, in Tollefson Plaza on the Mount Vernon campus.The SVC Powwow will include drummers, dancers, and participants in regalia from across the U.S. and Canada. Admission and parking are free. Doors open to the public at noon.SVC...
Skagit Valley College celebrates 22nd annual Champions of Diversity awards ceremony
(L-R) Dr. Thomas Keegan (President, Skagit Valley College); Yosadara Ponce (SVC Champions of Diversity Scholarship Recipient); Pam Allen (SVC Foundation Board President)Skagit Valley College, Washington State University, Western Washington University, Central Washington University, and Eastern Washington...