Amy Bush Honored with Part-Time Faculty Award Every day, Amy Bush works closely with students at Yuba College, helping them perform research and build confidence in their academic work. As an adjunct librarian, Bush meets with students in person and online to support their assignments, leads library tours and information literacy sessions, and develops instructional modules through Canvas. She also … Read More
English Professor Kiara Koenig honored with Yuba College Excellence Award Since joining Yuba College in 2013, Kiara Koenig has built a role that extends far beyond the classroom. As an English instructor, she teaches literature, creative writing, composition and critical thinking, while also serving as the Equity Faculty Coordinator and faculty Tri-Chair of Yuba College’s Leadership in Equity, Achievement and … Read More
Yuba College honors Kenneth Reiersen with Blue and Gold Spirit Award In IT, every day starts with a problem. This is especially true for Kenneth Reiersen. As a User Support Specialist at Yuba College, Reiersen spends his days helping students, faculty and staff navigate technical issues, from troubleshooting software like Canvas and Microsoft Word to resolving login problems, printing errors … Read More
Quy Bui honored as Yuba College Classified Employee of the Year For more than 20 years, Quy Bui has supported students at Yuba College, helping them navigate the challenges of mathematics and build confidence not only in the subject, but in themselves as well. Bui joined Yuba College in 2004 as an Instructional Associate in Mathematics and now works in … Read More
Rupy Bajwa honored with Kelly Boren Excellence in Equity Award For many students, college can feel overwhelming before it even begins. Questions about where to start, what classes to take and whether they truly belong can make the process feel uncertain and terrifying. For Rupy Bajwa, helping students navigate those moments and feel a sense of belonging is what matters … Read More
Eliliana Becerra honored with Yuba Spirit Award for dedication to students At Yuba College, Eliliana Becerra is more than just the director of the MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement) program: she is a mentor, motivator and consistent source of support for the students she serves. Now, her hard work and community spirit are being recognized with one of the college’s … Read More
Nancy Toche honored with Blue and Gold Spirit Award Nancy Toche’s days start early, long before most students and faculty arrive on campus. As a Grounds Maintenance Worker for the Yuba Community College District, she is often the first to see Yuba College’s Marysville Campus . With her endless positivity and years of dedication, Toche has become a familiar and … Read More
Mehran Mesbah honored with Part-Time Faculty Excellence Award Since joining Yuba College in the spring of 2021, Mehran Mesbah, known around campus as Mehr, has transformed more than just his classroom. He has helped shape a culture of creativity, connection and inspiration that extends beyond art and into the heart of the campus community. Now, his work is being honored … Read More
Denice Burbach honored with Full-Time Faculty Excellence Award When Denice Burbach began her career in early childhood education, she never imagined she would one day be teaching at the college level, let alone be recognized for it. After 25 years of teaching preschool and another decade working in high school education, Burbach returned to where her own academic journey began: … Read More
Teaching through lived experiences SOMER HANSON Simone Ralls describes the long list of professional certification acronyms following her name as alphabet soup. ER RN, BA, BSN, CEN, TNCC, MICN. With more acronyms to come. Let’s break it down: Emergency Room Registered Nurse, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Certified Emergency Nurse, Trauma Nursing Core Course and Mobile Intensive … Read More
