Member Announcements
The Skagit Valley College Foundation received the third-largest gift in its history, a $1.68 million bequest from the estate of Stella Rolph. The gift will be endowed and used to fund two scholarships. The donor, Stella Rolph of Burlington, passed away in December 2022. The Stella Rolph Memorial Scholarships will be awarded to students in…
Skagit Valley College named Darren Greeno, a dynamic leader in higher education with more than 17 years of experience, as its vice president of academic affairs. He will begin his permanent role on Feb. 1. Greeno has been serving as SVC’s interim vice president of academic affairs for the past six months. Prior to that,…
In response to the critical need for mental and behavioral health support among children, especially in communities where English is a second language, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County is pioneering efforts to make a meaningful impact. With a particular focus on LaVenture Middle School, Mental Health Specialist, Yesica Solano and Site Coordinator,…
McIntyre Hall is Celebrating 20 years of building community through the arts! We invite you to enjoy the second half of the season! Help Us Spread the Word: Area High school and Skagit Valley College students may attend McIntyre Hall Presents FREE. mcintyrehall.org Box Office:360.416.7727 Regular Box Office Hours: Tuesday – Thursday 10am – 2pm…
Skagit Valley College recently received a $1 million grant from Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) to further the college’s dəxʷx̌ayəbus Dental Therapy program. Running from Jan. 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026, this project focuses on teacher training, student navigation, and wrap-around support to ensure student success. The dəxʷx̌ayəbus (pronounced Dahf-hi-ya-buus) Dental Therapy Program, a joint effort…
A flood of emergency calls for frozen and burst pipes has Northwest Washington plumbers scrambling to keep up. However, after the challenges of the last four years, Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing has already served hundreds of customers and is ready for more calls as temperatures rise. Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing received…
The City of Mount Vernon is providing an opportunity for community members to meet the two finalists for the Mount Vernon Police Chief position. A meet-and-greet reception will take place at the Mount Vernon Police Department Multi-Purpose Room (1805 Continental Pl.) on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The two finalists…
The highly anticipated refractive lens exchange (RLE) and cataract dinner is just around the corner, and it promises to be a game-changer for your world of vision correction. Dr. Carlindo Da Reitz Pereria, our keynote speaker and a leading expert in vision correction surgery, will be sharing his insights on the benefits, success rate, and the freedom from glasses and contacts you will find with…
Gary Knutzen, a longstanding presence in the Skagit Valley College athletic department for more than five decades, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 85. His memorial service will be held on Monday, Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. in McIntyre Hall. Knutzen dedicated 52 years of service at SVC as a physical education instructor, wrestling coach,…