Week of November 3, 2025
My Fellow Wolverines!
Last week was full of festive and colorful events, such as Barrio Fiesta, Wellness Spooktacular, and Día De Los Muertos. In Athletics, we kicked off basketball season with Midnight Madness in the gym and our football team beat Grossmont College to improve our record to 6 wins and 3 losses.
Both College Council and Academic Senate met last week with completely full agendas. The VRC presented a proposal to College Council to remain in their current physical space, even when the Student Services Building is completed. Thank you, Jason Alvarez and Nicholas Chavez, for your boldly student-centered approach with our student veterans and their families. We also received a presentation from Dr. Sheri Lillard about accessibility, a Valley Up Initiative Overview from VPSS Yvonne Gutierrez-Sandoval, and the feedback comments from the college community regarding the REORG.
This week is Homecoming Week at Valley College. We look forward to welcoming alumni and community members to campus to celebrate our 100th homecoming. At 11AM Wednesday, wear your blue at a pep rally at the gym. Please join us on Saturday (11/8), along with thousands of fans, at the final home football game at 6 PM against LA Pierce College.
Some highlights to share this week:
- COFFEE WITH THE PEC - NOVEMBER 4
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, we will be holding the third Coffee with the President’s Executive Cabinet of the fall term at 12 NOON in the Planetarium. Please come and attend and use the opportunity to hear campus updates, conversation about ongoing initiatives, and to get your questions answered by the college’s administrators.
- VETERAN’S DAY FESTIVAL - NOVEMBER 10
The Veterans Resource Center is holding their Veterans Day Festival Monday, November 10, from 11 AM to 2 PM on the lawn near the Greek Theatre. If your division or office would like to participate, please RSVP here. Thank you for supporting and celebrating our veterans!
- MEN’S EMPOWERMENT DAY - NOVEMBER 13
Student Equity & Success is hosting Men’s Empowerment Day November 13, 10 AM to 1 PM in B-100. Damarea Parker, associate director of the Black Cultural Center at USC and an entrepreneur and mindset coach, will share insights on building confidence, embracing leadership, and creating change. Food will be served and there will be special giveaways. All students are welcome to hear this empowering message.
- PRESIDENT’S HOLIDAY GATHERING & DECOR CONTEST
Save the date – Friday, December 5, 2025 is the President’s Holiday Gathering. Enjoy festive food, music, and holiday cheer from 12 NOON to 2 PM in the auxiliary gym. A holiday basket opportunity drawing will benefit SBVC student textbook scholarships. Starting this month, channel your holiday spirit and transform your space into a festive, welcoming display for the President’s Holiday Decor Contest. This year’s contest will run from Monday, November 17, 2025 through Monday, December 1, 2025 with judging taking place between December 1-3, 2025. The winning department will receive a catered lunch with me! Check your email for more details on these festivities!
- CELEBRATING 100 YEARS WITH 100 EVENTS. CENTENNIAL MOMENTS - VIDEO RECAPS
SBVC continues our year-long celebration of celebrating 100 years with 100 events. We have celebrated many events already and our marketing team continues capturing the lived centennial experience on campus and is sharing highlight videos throughout the year. Watch all the recaps on our YouTube channel.
- WHAT DOES ‘VALLEY UP’ MEAN TO YOU?
Tell us what “Valley Up” means to you! Film a response and we’ll share it at Valley Up! — San Bernardino Valley College. Submit your response here.
Last Saturday, the BLU Foundation, Rialto Unified School District, the College Board, and Young Visionaries sponsored a College Fair in B-100. I want to thank our teams in A&R, Financial Aid, and everyone who supported this event. Thank you, VPAS Keith Bacon for providing a warm welcome. I’m looking forward to celebrating homecoming this week with all of you.
Gil
