Tag: Ventura College Foundation

Ventura College Foundation Announces Recipients of First Allied Health Scholarships

VENTURA — Ventura College students interested in careers in the medical and health fields received the first annual Allied Health Scholarship awards from the Ventura College Foundation at an April 13 ceremony at the college. A total of $93,300 in…

Ventura College Foundation Seeks Sponsors for Student Scholarship Events

VENTURA — The Ventura College Foundation is seeking sponsors for several Ventura College student scholarship award events scheduled for April and May. The inaugural Allied Health Scholarship Awards ceremony will be held Saturday, April 13 at Ventura College’s Wright Event…

Ventura College Foundation Hosts Campus Tours

VENTURA — The Ventura College Foundation (VC Foundation) is hosting tours of the Ventura College campus on the last Monday of the month through April. The “A Pirate’s Life for Me” one-hour walking tour is for community members, service club…

Ventura College Foundation Receives $2 Million Donation From Helen Yunker Estate

VENTURA — The Ventura College Foundation has received a $2 million donation from the Helen Yunker estate. Honoring Yunker’s request, the donation will establish endowments for the Ventura College Music Department and the Opera and Musical Theatre program. The gift…

Miriam Schwab Estate Donates $12 Million to Ventura College Foundation; Largest Gift Ever To A Community College In Southern California

VENTURA — Ventura College Foundation, which provides financial support to students and programs of Ventura College, received $12 million from the estate of Miriam Schwab. It is the largest gift ever to a community college in Southern California according to…

Ventura College Phoenix Scholarship Program Enters its 19th Year. Scholarship ceremony to be held April 19

VENTURA — The Ventura College Foundation is helping 28 mature adults attain their dreams of higher education by providing the financial assistance needed to return to college. This month, the Foundation will award a total of $48,400 in Phoenix Scholarships…

Sept. 1 — ‘¡Ay Chihuahua, A Mariachi Musical!’ performance at the Ventura College Performing Arts Center

VENTURA — “¡Ay Chihuahua, A Mariachi Musical!,” A benefit performance for the Ventura College Foundation, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1,  Ventura College Performing Arts Center. The foundation offers more than $300,000 per year in scholarships to Ventura College Students. Sponsored by…

Ventura College Foundation appoints Anne King Interim Executive Director

VENTURA — The board of directors of the Ventura College Foundation named Anne Paul King as its interim executive director following the resignation of Norbert Tan, effective July 7. King previously served as the Foundation’s development director for the past three…

Local news briefs

VENTURA — The Ventura College Foundation awarded more than $563,000 in scholarships to 284 Ventura College students in May, the organization reported in a media release. Awards ranged from $500 to $9,500 and were presented by the foundation to recipients…

Local news briefs

VENTURA COUNTY — Moorpark College, Oxnard College and Ventura College are offering a variety of classes this summer from general education to career technical education, basic skills and transfer courses, the Ventura County Community College District reported in a media…

Ventura College Santa Paula Site to present information on California Dream Act on Feb. 26

SANTA PAULA — The Ventura College Financial Aid Office will discuss changes in California legislation in regards to AB540 and how undocumented students are now eligible for Financial Aid and other resources from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26 at…

Friends of Ben Saiz establish Ben Saiz Memorial Scholarship through the Ventura College Foundation

VENTURA — Friends of Ben Saiz have established the Ben Saiz Memorial Scholarship through the Ventura College Foundation, organizers reported in a media release. Please help us with a tax-deductible donation, or please forward to anyone who may be interested in…

Local news briefs

SAN LUIS OBISPO — SLO RISE (Respect, Inspire, Support, Empower) has announced a change in office hours to meet funding cuts and increasing demand, the organization reported in a media release. “This decision was made after much deliberation,” Jennifer Adams,…