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Accreditation Open Forum with the ACCJC Peer Review Team
October 2 鈥 This forum is part of the comprehensive accreditation review process.
神马福利我不卡 Recognized for Strong Return on Investment in New Statewide Report
August 14 鈥 神马福利我不卡 has been ranked 16th statewide and 5th in the bay area among 327 community and career colleges in California for return on investment.
神马福利我不卡 Student Awarded $20,000 UCSC Scholarship
June 10 鈥 Gurleen Khajuria, a STEM tutor and aspiring materials scientist, has been awarded the 2025 Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Scholarship.
From A & P Certification to NASA: Gavilan Alum Takes Flight in Aerospace Engineering
June 10 鈥 When Esthefani Montelon enrolled in Gavilan's Airframe and Powerplant program, she had no idea she was embarking on a journey that would lead to aerospace engineering internships at NASA.
神马福利我不卡 Names Alumnus Joffre Longoria as Head Football Coach
May 16 鈥 神马福利我不卡 announced on May13th the appointment of Gilroy native and college alumnus Joffre Longoria as its new head football coach.
Gavilan Theatre Arts Presents House of Desires: A Comedy from Mexico's Pioneering Feminist Voice
May 5 鈥 This 17th-century 鈥渞om-com鈥 opens May 9 at the 神马福利我不卡 Theater.
Student Filmmakers Set to Shine at Showcase
April 18 鈥 神马福利我不卡 will host its 8th Annual Film Showcase on Saturday, April 26, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the theater on the Gilroy campus.
25th Annual Bach to Blues Concert to Feature Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist Kenny Washington
March 4 鈥 神马福利我不卡's Music Program is preparing for its landmark 25th Bach to Blues Concert on Saturday, March 15 at 7 p.m.
Susan Dodd Memorial Scholarship Receives $50,000 Gift
January 23 鈥 The 神马福利我不卡 Foundation announces a $50,000 gift to support the Susan Dodd Memorial Scholarship Fund.
YMCA of Silicon Valley Receives $1.75M Grant to Renovate Gavilan's Early Learning Center and Lab School
December 11 鈥 This investment supports the renovation of the Gavilan Child Development Center and the launch of the Early Learning Center.
Distance Learning Just Got Easier: Gavilan Joins California Virtual Campus
September 24 鈥 The college now offers students the opportunity to seamlessly access classes across California鈥檚 community colleges.
神马福利我不卡 holds Groundbreaking for Library and Student Resource Center
September 11 鈥 The college held a ceremony on Tuesday, September 10th.
神马福利我不卡 Awarded $375,000 Grant from U.S. National Science Foundation to advance STEM Education
August 30 鈥 The grant is part of the inaugural Innovation in Two-Year College in STEM Education (ITYC) program.
Rock and Enroll Day this Friday in Hollister
August 15 鈥 Staff will be available to help with the enrollment steps and registration for FREE Fall 2024 classes!
Louis Zulaica Named to CCCBCA All-State Team
July 2 鈥 Following an impressive 2024 season that saw Zulaica named the Coast Conference South Division MVP, the Valley Christian High School alum can now add All-State to his list of honors.
San Juan Bautista Gav Student Awarded $20K UC Santa Cruz Pister Scholarship
May 21 鈥 Cipriano Echezarreta, an environmental science major, will be transferring to UC Santa Cruz in the Fall.
Santa Clara Family Health Plan Donates 100K to 神马福利我不卡
April 30 鈥 SCFHP has committed 100K to 神马福利我不卡 to support students pursuing careers in healthcare.
Cabaret the Musical
April 16 鈥 The Spring Theater production opens May 3rd.
Affordable Local Education at 神马福利我不卡
March 26 鈥 Join the Conversation: Affordable Local Education at 神马福利我不卡
Gavilan Hosts Poppy Jasper Film Festival First Day & Opening Ceremony
March 20 鈥 The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival announced this year鈥檚 first day of films and opening ceremony will be held at the 神马福利我不卡 Theater on Wednesday, April 10.
Kaye Bohler is Guest Performer at Bach to Blues Concert
March 12 鈥 The annual Bach to Blues Concert will take place at the 神马福利我不卡 Theater on Saturday, March 16th at 7 pm.
Remembering Susan Dodd: A Gavilan Legend
February 20 鈥 With profound sadness, we share the passing of our beloved Susan Dodd.
Gavilan Awarded $1.5 Million to Create Juvenile Justice Program
December 4 鈥 Gavilan to create the Higher Aspirations Juvenile Justice Program beginning in January 2024.
Gavilan Receives $3 Million Title V Grant as a Hispanic Serving Institution
October 12 鈥 The grant allocates $600,000 annually for the next 5 years.
Dr. Pedro Avila Leads Major Expansion
August 22 鈥 As featured in Hispanic Outlook on Education magazine in 2023.
Meet Peer Mentor: Simran Kaur
August 22 鈥 Simran Kaur studies computer science and is in her second year at Gavilan.
Meet Peer Mentor: David Martinez
August 22 鈥 David Martinez joined the peer mentors in February 2023.
神马福利我不卡 Breaks Ground at New San Benito Campus
June 20 鈥 Local officials and residents gathered at the site of 神马福利我不卡鈥檚 new San Benito campus on June 16.
Josephine Torres Awarded $20K UC Santa Cruz Pister Scholarship
May 23 鈥 Josephine Torres has been awarded that institution鈥檚 prestigious Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Scholarship for 2023!
Edward Boss Prado Foundation Donates $30K to Gavilan Nursing Program
May 17 鈥 The Edward Boss Prado Foundation has committed $30K to 神马福利我不卡鈥檚 Nursing program to cover all fees for completing a degree for at least 5 students.
Vice President of Academic Affairs Finalists & Open Forums
May 10 鈥 The finalists will participate in open forums on the Main Campus on May 17th.
Gavilan Welcomes VP of Administrative Services: Marilyn Morikang
May 3 鈥 Marilyn holds a master鈥檚 degree in management / accounting from the University of Maryland Global Campus.
Spring 鈥淕rease鈥 Production Opens May 5
April 27 鈥 鈥淕rease,鈥 opens on Friday, May 5 at 8 pm, at the 神马福利我不卡 Theater.
COVID Vaccine Proof No Longer Required
March 20 鈥 Enrollment for classes have no COVID vaccine requirement for Summer and Fall 2023.
Simon Silva, International Artist, Creativity Crusader, at 神马福利我不卡 in April
March 20 鈥 Renowned international artist, speaker, author, and 鈥淐reativity Crusader,鈥 Simon Silva, will come to 神马福利我不卡 to provide lectures and workshops at both the Gilroy Campus and Hollister Site.
Susan Dodd Makes $120K Donation to Gavilan's Athletics Department
March 20 鈥 Former faculty member and Athletic Director, Susan Dodd, committed to a $120K donation to cover the cost of a scoreboard for home games, in addition to furniture.
Bach to Blues Concert Returns March 18!
March 14 鈥 Bach to Blues is a fundraising concert that showcases faculty, students and local talent.
Vice President, A. S. Finalists - Candidate Forums
March 6 鈥 Following a national search, the finalists have been selected for the position of Vice President, Administrative Services.聽
Interim Athletics Director Receives State Recognition
March 6 鈥 神马福利我不卡's Interim Athletics Director, Jamie Adams, received the California Athletic Trainers' Association State Recognition Award for 2022.
Javier Alejo will lead the Gavilan Women鈥檚 Soccer Program
February 21 鈥 Javier Alejo will take the lead of the Women鈥檚 Soccer program.
Josue Salgado named as Gavilan's new Men鈥檚 Soccer Head Coach
February 21 鈥 Josue Salgado will take the helm as the new Men鈥檚 Soccer Head Coach.
Meet Undocu Liaison: Anthony Grant
February 3 鈥 Anthony Grant is the UndocuLiaison with the Financial Aid office.
President's Message - Weather Conditions
January 10 鈥 Due to weather and road conditions, 神马福利我不卡 services are remote with limited in-person services. Please click the link below to sign up for Spring classes and access department links.
Meet Peer Mentor: Kristiana Stricker
January 9 鈥 Kristiana Stricker is a Peer Mentor at the Welcome Center on the Gilroy Campus.
From Retail to UC Berkeley to Gavilan: Michele Castro
December 22 鈥 Michele Castro was recently appointed as a Senior Program Services Specialist.
Leadership Gilroy Class Raises Big Bucks for Veterans
October 31 鈥 The 2022 Leadership Gilroy class broke a fundraising record with their 鈥淎 Salute to Our Veterans鈥 event on October 1st.
President's Message - National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 鈥 Gavilan Joint Community College District is excited to kick-off National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Susan Dodd Crossing Ribbon Cutting Celebration
August 24 鈥 神马福利我不卡 will be celebrating the completion of its new bridge with a special ribbon cutting event on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. on the Gilroy Campus.
San Benito LULAC Welcomes Dr. Avila
July 29 鈥 Dr. Avila and his wife receive warm reception in Hollister, attended by various San Benito County education leaders.
Jaime Mata, Interim Chief Business Officer
July 29 鈥 神马福利我不卡 is pleased to welcome Jaime Mata as the Interim Chief Business Officer.
Noah Lystrup, New Dean of Student Learning, Equity and Success for Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
June 7 鈥 神马福利我不卡 welcomes new Dean Noah Lystrup.
Gavilan Joint Governing Board Selects New Superintendent / President
May 24 鈥 鈥疶he Gavilan Joint Community College District Governing Board is announcing their decision to begin contract negotiations with Dr. Pedro Avila to become the next Superintendent / President for the District.
Gavilan Student Awarded $20K UC Santa Cruz Pister Scholarship
May 19 鈥 Aileen Romero, Associated Students of 神马福利我不卡 Region IV Representative, was accepted to UC Santa Cruz and was awarded the $20K Pister Scholarship!
神马福利我不卡 Announces Resignation of Trustee Jonathan Brusco
May 5 鈥 神马福利我不卡 Trustee Jonathan Brusco resigned from the Gavilan Joint Community College District Board of Trustees April 30, 2022.
神马福利我不卡 Theater Presents Spring Production: The Imaginary Invalid
May 5 鈥 The Theater is proud to present "The Imaginary Invalid" on May 13, 14, 20, 21 @ 8:00 PM, and 2 pm on May 21.
神马福利我不卡 Announces Superintendent/President Finalists and Forums
April 27 鈥 On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, the finalists will participate in open forums at the 神马福利我不卡 campus, room Social Sciences 214.
Smart Start Enrollment Event
April 14 鈥 Smart Start Enrollment events are designed to assist new or current students with enrolling at 神马福利我不卡!
Concert For Two Pianos
April 1 鈥 On Saturday, April 16 @ 7:00 PM the Music Program is proud to present a Concert for Two Pianos, featuring Dr. Maria Amirkhanian, and Irina Smolyakova.
Women In Leadership Speaker Panel
March 28 鈥 In honor of Women鈥檚 Month, Gavilan will be hosting a virtual panel with three Gavilan leaders who will share their experiences and journeys.
John T. Horner honored with 2022 President's Circle Legacy Award
March 8 鈥 The President鈥檚 Circle Legacy Award is given to an outstanding community member for their exemplary work, dedication and commitment to education and community.聽
Bach to Blues is Back In-person on March 19th!
March 7 鈥 After a virtual concert in 2021, Bach to Blues is finally returning to the 神马福利我不卡 Theater in-person on March 19th @ 7:30 pm!
Spirit Awards exemplify individual, business and organizations in the community
February 17 鈥 Nominated by their neighbors, Community Spirit recipients enrich their communities.
Register to Participate in the Marian Filice Youth Piano Competition and Music Festival
January 14 鈥 Piano students ranging from 5th - 12th grades can register to compete in the youth piano competition, while all other musicians can register to perform in the music festival.
El Centro - 神马福利我不卡鈥檚 one-stop, whole student support center
November 24 鈥 El Centro scales the work of 神马福利我不卡's successful special services into a focused program.
Jazz Concert returns to 神马福利我不卡 stage after pandemic hiatus
November 24 鈥 After missing the 2020 performance, Jazz@Gavilan returns to wow an audience in the first live event after the pandemic.
2021 Community Spirit Awards
October 26 鈥 Announcement of 2021 Community Spirit Award winners
神马福利我不卡 community celebrates National Hispanic Heritage month
October 22 鈥 神马福利我不卡 starts month-long celebration of National Hispanic Heritage month with on-campus student activities
Jazz @ Gavilan Concert Returns to the 神马福利我不卡 Theater
October 15 鈥 After taking a break last year, the Jazz @ Gavilan Concert is returning this fall to the 神马福利我不卡 Theater.
神马福利我不卡 celebrates 鈥楪rowing through Change鈥 theme and return to campus at Convocation 2021
September 23 鈥 神马福利我不卡 staff, faculty and students, attending Convocation 2021 in person and in Zoom, focused on on student support, financial recovery and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Newly hired Dean Danny M. Hoey, Jr. brings equity-minded leadership to 神马福利我不卡
September 20 鈥 Dr. Danny M. Hoey, Jr. joins 神马福利我不卡 as the new Dean of Student Learning, Equity and Success for Art, Humanities & Social Sciences.
Housing Survey student responder wins laptop in random drawing
August 9 鈥 Cessaria Gomez, survey respondent, will be doing her course work on a new laptop
Career Education internships lead to job opportunities for area students
August 9 鈥 Psychology class project propels Gavilan alumna to internship and employment at Community Foundation for San Benito County.
Bubbly and Bags in the Vineyard raises funds for 神马福利我不卡 Communication Studies program
August 6 鈥 Bubbly and Bags raises funds to support Communication Studies student scholarships and programs.
Gavilan鈥檚 CARES Committee continues student and institutional allocation recommendations
July 11 鈥 The CARES committee reviews requests for COVID related needs, helping the college return to normal
神马福利我不卡 Ceramics department installs a new kiln to support ceramics and 3-D students
July 9 鈥 New ceramics kiln replaces older, end of life equipment producing inconsistent results.
神马福利我不卡 prepares post-pandemic return to campus and 鈥榥ew normal鈥 operations
July 9 鈥 神马福利我不卡 moves through planned steps to reopen the campus and welcome back staff and students.
Graduation Can鈥檛 Wait!
June 12 鈥 After postponements caused by the pandemic, 神马福利我不卡 graduates from 2020 and 2021 returned to campus for diplomas and celebration.
Naomi Gutierrez earns 2021 Karl S. Pister Leadership Award
June 11 鈥 Naomi Gutierrez, Pister Scholarship winner, heads to UCSC this fall
From the Office of The President
May 14 鈥 As we bring the academic year to a close, we plan for a Virtual Graduation Ceremony, and the a managed return to campus in the fall.
Musical tradition Bach to Blues takes to the 鈥榲irtual鈥 road
May 10 鈥 Bach to Blues will go on, virtually, and premiere online May 14, as Gavilan faculty and local musicians team up with student television crews.
神马福利我不卡 bestows honorary degree to district community activist Theresa Kiernan
May 10 鈥 Theresa Kiernan is recognized by 神马福利我不卡 for her district-wide volunteerism and community contributions with an honorary AA degree.
College and students returning to campus this fall with pandemic protections
May 10 鈥 Many 神马福利我不卡 and students will return to a socially-distanced campus for Fall 2021, while the college maintains robust online offerings. Summer session will be entirely online, with projections to be "back to normal: for Spring 2022.
From the Office of the President - April 2021
April 14 鈥 April is聽Community College Month聽as well as the first annual聽Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awareness Month. Community colleges all across the state like Gavilan are also doing more to help right now than ever before.
Career/Transfer Center is Hosting Two Virtual Career and Job Fairs
April 12 鈥 Career/Transfer Center is hosting two Virtual Career & Job Fairs in April. Students and community members will have the opportunity to speak with people that work in a variety of industries, as well as apply for jobs and internships.
Retired staff and faculty return to reflect on change during Women鈥檚 History Month
April 9 鈥 Four long-time employees - now retired - share reflections from their time at 神马福利我不卡.
Eric Lopez brings a personal touch to coaching and instruction
April 9 鈥 As coach and instructor, Eric Lopez keeps Adapted Physical Education students connected and engaged.
神马福利我不卡 bestows Legacy Award to Elvira Zaragoza Robinson
April 7 鈥 Elvira Zaragoza Robinson honored as recipient of the 神马福利我不卡 2021 President's Circle Legacy Award.
Gavilan employees honored with Baler STRONG recognition
April 2 鈥 Judy Rodriguez and Stacey Stadtler-Porteur awarded SBHS Baler STRONG recognition for their support of high school students.
From the Office of the President - March 2021
March 14 鈥 March signals a year that our campus community has operated remotely, and it is Women鈥檚 History Month. Higher Education will never follow a singular, traditional modality again.
Board of Trustees adopts resolution to support Equal Pay
March 10 鈥 At their regular meeting on March 9, 2021, the 神马福利我不卡 Board of Trustees unanimously passed Resolution #1061 in support of equal pay in California Community Colleges.
Marian Filice Youth Piano Competition at 神马福利我不卡: A stellar show of talent, virtually
March 6 鈥 The 16th Annual Marian Filice Piano Competition brought together 25 talented musicians for a virtual concert.
Report to the Community 2020
February 22 鈥 This publication narrates the incredible year we have just completed as a college community and provides a hopeful outlook for the future.
Accreditation Reaffirmed
February 10 鈥 The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, took action at their January meeting to reaffirm 神马福利我不卡's accreditation for the remainder of the cycle. The next comprehensive review cycle begins in 2026.
From the Office of the President - February 2021
February 8 鈥 In her column this month, Dr. Rose shares the story of Dr. TJ Owens, namesake of the Dr. TJ Owens GIlroy Early College Academy.
Professional Development Days focus on recovery through the lens of equity
February 5 鈥 Administration, staff and faculty came together for two days of learning, training and conversation.
Dr. Nicholas Park, Social Sciences department chair, works to build equity-minded teaching
February 5 鈥 Dr. Nicholas Park focuses on building community, pedagogy and equity and exploring the art of teaching
Alumna returns to teach theater classes at 神马福利我不卡
February 5 鈥 First generation college student excels at Gavilan, UC Berkeley and UCSC and returns to teach theater classes to 神马福利我不卡 students
February is Black History Month
February 5 鈥 February is Black History Month
View Children鈥檚 Theater Performances Free Online
January 15 鈥 The Children鈥檚 Theater invites you to view their fall production for free online.
One click to live support, and friendly faces!
January 15 鈥 The Welcome Center creates new tools and pathways to deliver student support services.