Dr. Jeremy Brown of Yuba College Selected for the Aspen Institute’s Rising Presidents Fellowship With Wave of Experienced Community College Presidents Retiring, New Aspen Fellow Commits to Learning the Practices of Transformational Leaders CONTACT: Anabel Toche, atoche@yccd.edu & Kristin O’Keefe, kristin.okeefe@aspeninstitute.org, (240-351-8531) Marysville, CA April 17, 2024 – The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced today that … Read More
(April 15, 2024) Marysville, Calif. – Yuba College proudly announces the awarding of tenure to Cindi Sargent, who serves as instructional design resource faculty, recognizing her contributions to education and dedication to student success. The Yuba Community College District Board of Trustees officially voted to award tenure to Sargent at their March meeting. She will be recognized in a tenure … Read More
It’s my hobby after all SOMER HANSON Did you know you have glitter in your pocket? Ask Kimberly Butcher, Early Childhood Education adjunct faculty at Yuba College, and she’ll explain the glitter in your pocket is the key to connecting with children. “Kids are amazing because they’re so open, imaginative, and playful,” Butcher said. “I often say, ‘Take the glitter … Read More
A Life of Service Sommer Hanson Back home in California after a recent trip to Bangladesh, Neelam Canto-Lugo still wakes up throughout the night. The retired Yuba College professor and volunteer for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is used to adjusting to the different time zones. In retirement, Canto-Lugo is fond of waking up to the flowering … Read More
Bringing history to life SOMER HANSON Enter Claire Eberhardt’s home and it may feel like a museum. From Roman coins to a 1920s driver’s license, artifacts are on display at the Yuba College history and humanities professor’s home.“I try to collect something real or a replica from every time period I’m teaching in all my classes,” Eberhardt said. “I bring … Read More
