Greetings San Bernardino Valley College! 

 

If you noticed, the Wolverine Weekly went on “sabbatical” last week.  The Cabinet has been extremely busy finalizing the touches on a reorganization proposal that we will present at College Council on Wednesday.  In addition, we have supported a number of centennial events and the ongoing governance work of the College.  The weekly is back with a number of items to share.

 

Last week, we kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month with a celebration headed by Dr. Gina Ann Garcia, hosted a festive Black 2 School Night, and we participated in a livestream viewing with legendary Dolores Huerta.   In addition, I sat down for an interview with Yvette Walker, the host of KVCR IE Latino Voices.  I also had the honor of performing the first serve at Women’s Volleyball and the first kick at Women’s Soccer.  Finally, the amazing work of the new applied technology building was showcased at the State of the County in Ontario by Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. 

 

Here are some highlights to share this week:  

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. VISIT FROM CONGRESSMAN PETE AGUILAR 

It was an honor to host Congressman Pete Aguilar on campus September 12. Thanks to Dr. Vanessa Thomas, Dean of Applied Technology, Transportation, and Culinary Arts and the San Bernardino Community College District office for making this happen. 

 

  1. HISTORIC FOOTBALL WIN SEPTEMBER 13 

The Wolverines notched their first home win since 2021 with a 70-0 victory over Compton on Saturday, September 13. It was the program’s fourth-most points scored in a game and third-highest points in a shutout. The team set a school record by allowing Compton only 21 yards of total offense in the game. A one-handed touchdown grab made ESPN’s Top 10 Sports Plays! Go Wolverines! 

 

  1. LATIN JAZZ GREAT PONCHO SANCHEZ LIVE IN CONCERT AT SBVC 

On October 12, Grammy-winning Latin jazz musician Poncho Sanchez will give a free concert at the Greek Theatre. The concert is at 6 p.m. and seating is first come, first served. The Dariel Peniazek guitar duo will open for Sanchez. Bring a blanket and enjoy food from Tacolandia. See you there! 

 

  1. MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR SBCCD OLYMPICS 

The second annual SBCCD Olympics will begin at Crafton College on Friday at 1 p.m. between the soccer field and the aquatics center pool. Watch your email to reserve your T-shirt and boxed lunch. Park in Lot J. Check out a preview of the games here.  

 

SBVC will host the second event on October 17. Come show your Wolverine spirit on both dates!  There will be opportunities for SBVC swag!

 

  1. YOUNG WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025

KVCR is presenting the second annual Young Women’s Leadership Conference 8 a.m. to 2 pm in B-100. The theme is “Our Roots are Our Power.” 

 

  1. GET READY FOR WELLNESS SPOOKTACULAR 

Start thinking of a theme for your office or department costumes and decorations for the Wellness Spooktacular on October 30, sponsored by Student Health Services and Basic Needs. Bragging rights are on the line for the most immersive and creative spaces! All candy and giveaways will be supplied -- simply host a trick-or-treating station. Trick-or-treating will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Greek Theatre walkway and a resource fair and lunch will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Email basicneeds@valleycollege.edu with questions and RSVP here. 

 

  1. HORROR FILM FESTIVAL OCTOBER 2  (Centennial Event)

Celebrate spooky season with the SBVC Horror Film Festival. Starting October 2, a film will be shown at 6 p.m. each Thursday through October 23 in the library viewing room. There will be panels and Q&A time. The first film is “Dracula.” 

 

  1. TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS 

Every third Tuesday of the month, San Bernardino County Transitional Assistance Department representatives will be at the Campus Center walkway from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help students with CalFresh applications, document printing/scanning and case support. If students have questions, they can email calfresh@valleycollege.edu.  

 

  1. STUDENT’S FILM NOMINATED AT IE FILM FEST 

SBVC Institute of Media Arts Fellow Sara Troudt’s film “Obsession” was nominated for Best Student Film at the Inland Empire Film Festival on September 13. Sara is on track to graduate this spring from the Television Production program and is interning at KVCR. Congrats, Sara! 

 

  1. FREE METROLINK TRAIN RIDES FOR STUDENTS 

Metrolink is now offering free rides on its Arrow service for students currently enrolled at SBVC, Cal State San Bernardino and the University of Redlands. Students must request their free pass through SBVC. The pass is valid for travel on the Arrow service between the San Bernardino-Downtown Station and Redlands-University Station. Thanks to Dr. Ray Carlos, LaCretia Smith, and Matt Kim for helping get this vital service to our students! 

 

  1. WHAT DOES ‘VALLEY UP’ MEAN TO YOU? 

Tell us what “Valley Up” means to you! Film a response and we’ll share it at valleycollege.edu/valleyup.  Submit your response here. 

 

Finally, congratulations to President Dr. Kevin Horan and Crafton Hills College for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Finkelstein Performing Arts Center.  It was an honor to support this event last Friday.  Thank you for all you do educating and supporting our students. 

 

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Gil