With changes happening quickly at Yuba College, it’s reasonable to be wary. Former Vice President Dr. Kevin Trutna is “on loan” to a college outside of our district, former President Dr. Kay Adkins and former Vice Chancellor Dr. Beatriz Espinoza left for positions in other … [Read more...] about Tough decisions, tougher decision makers – The faces of change unite
Archives for September 2012
A life journey through the art of music
Would you believe me if I told you that Yuba College had a Grammy winner in its midst? Piano and choir instructor Aya Ueda is that and more. Born in Yokohama, Japan, she first started playing music at the age of 6. Drawn to the way that pianos look, with their polished finish … [Read more...] about A life journey through the art of music
A book review: Dresden Files
There’s one other wizard named Harry out there, but this one is no pushover trying to seek out his destiny. No, this Harry is a hardboiled wizard who lives in an adulterated city as a private detective. In the novel series “Dresden Files,” author Jim Butcher brings you the … [Read more...] about A book review: Dresden Files
OMG 4 REALZ!!!1
English is old. And I don’t mean the Anglo-Saxon language from the 5th century. I’m talking about the English you’re learning today, in class, in this country. Like, omg. The language that is currently being taught in our educational institutes may no longer be sufficient for … [Read more...] about OMG 4 REALZ!!!1
What’s that sound?
If you find yourself around the hammocks at the southwest corner of the music building on a Thursday afternoon, you are bound to see something different. What I am talking about is Yuba College’s new drum circle. It all started when Yuba College’s librarian, Elena Heilman, went … [Read more...] about What’s that sound?