September 8, 2023

EVC Updates

Connections that Count!

THE NEST-EVC Wellness Spa(ce) Opens

Student Health & Wellness Services is excited to launch a THE NEST Wellness SPA(ce) for students to de-stress and relax. 

 

THE NEST sessions are on Wednesdays & Fridays and last up to 30 minutes. 


You can enjoy various forms of stress relief activities including:

  • Chair massage 
  • Nap session
  • Cooling face mask
  • Galaxy night light gazing 
  • Zen Garden building 
  • Self breathing sessions
  • Music relaxation 
  • Free Coffee & Tea and more…


Sign up for a session at the Student Health & Wellness Services office in Student Services Building Room 124 or call 408-270-6480.


If you have any questions please contact McTate Stroman at [email protected] or call (408) 274-7900 Ext. 6217.

EVC's Montgomery Hill Observatory

Celebrates 20 Years

Kick-Off Event Tonight

Friday, Sept 8


Throughout September and October, EVC's Art and Astronomy Departments will be hosting a series of events celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Montgomery Hill Observatory.


Did you know you can stargaze right here on campus?


Join us for the event and learn directly from the founders of the observatory, Jeffrey Kirkbride and Georgiana Rudge. Other speakers include Professors Gustavo Flores (Anthropology) and Rachel Lazo (Art) on Art, Astronomy,

and Culture.


Free boba drinks and light refreshments will be served.

Stargazing and telescope viewings start at 8:00 pm until 10:30 pm!


Dress in layers and come out for the celebration!

Diversity Welcome Weeks Continue

Join Us September 11-14

Diversity Meet & Greet Lunches


Last week, EVC held its first Diversity Welcome Weeks events with meet-and-greet lunches for South Asian, Black, and Muslim students and employees. Next week, we have four days with more opportunities to make genuine and valuable connections so you feel like you have a community here on campus.


These luncheons are meant to ensure you feel included, recognized, and celebrated by honoring the different identities and experiences present on our campus. All students are invited to join.


Monday 11th: Parenting Students (with children 17 and below)

Tuesday 12th: LGBTQ+ Students & Employees

Wednesday 13th: Filipino/Cambodian/Pacific Islander Students & Employees


Time: 11:30 AM-1:00 PM

Location: Mishra Room (1st floor of Library)


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Thursday 14th: Veteran Students & Employees


Time: 11:30 AM-1:00 PM

Location: Veterans Freedom Center, Gullo II, Room 115


We Hope You'll Join Us!


Flyer Announcing Meet and Greet Lunches

Loaner Calculators at EVC Library

Taking Math and/or Chemistry this semester?


Scientific Calculators are available at EVC Library for semester checkout to students who are enrolled fall semester. Bring your EVC Student ID card to checkout.

Cafeteria Hours & Other Food Options

The cafeteria is now open in Gullo I Monday-Thursday

8 am-3 pm. When the cafeteria isn't open, there are other options through our Me-Fit vending machines located throughout campus.


  • Student Services Building – 1st Floor by Montgomery Hall and outside of Writing Center Lab
  • Gullo I Building– 1st floor by cafeteria – More healthy food options
  • PE Building - 1st floor lobby by Gymnasium
  • Library Educational Technology Building- Main lobby by Mishra Conference Room.
  • Auto Tech Building - Main Lobby


There are also food trucks on campus regularly and other vending machines in the college bookstore located on the 2nd floor of Gullo I. You can also heat up your food in the microwaves located outside the cafeteria.