San Bernardino Valley College has launched its first campus-wide podcast hosted by Interim President Dr. Scott W. Thayer called “The SBVC Campus Podcast”.

“There’s so much going on Valley College on a daily basis, that it may be difficult to keep track of all of it,” said Dr. Thayer. “The goal of this podcast is to give a quick snapshot of the biggest and most impactful campus-wide initiatives and conversations happening right now.”

The first podcast episode premiered in December 2021, where Dr. Thayer provided three "top topics" that students need to know heading into Winter Break 2021. He discussed campus closure dates and reminded students to register for Sprong 2022 courses before classes resumed on January 18. Dr. Thayer emphasized the variety of online and hybrid courses available, and encouraged students to reach out to request additional courses be added if their desired section was not available.

Dr. Thayer then showcased the range of student support enhancements on campus aimed at helping SBVC students succeed in these difficult times. These included the campus’ Books + program, which provides free textbook and course material rentals for all registered students, and well as laptop and hotspot rentals.

Dr. Thayer also encouraged students to visit the Valley 360 Resource Center, which distributes thousands of bags of food and hygiene products to students in need. “We know it is impossible to be a successful student when you’re hungry, so if you are in need of support or you know a student who is, just come by and see us,” he said.

Dr. Thayer then chatted with Director of SBVC Foundation Michael Layne, who joined to promote the 95th Anniversary Gala, which has been rescheduled to July. The event will consist of a catered dinner, live entertainment, and a silent auction to celebrate 95 years of SBVC serving community. Any proceeds from the event will benefit student scholarships.

Assistant Professor and FTVM Faculty Chair Lucas Cuny also joined Dr. Thayer to share the department’s exciting Spring 2022 programs. Cuny said this semester, FTVM students will produce a multiple camera sitcom to premier on KVCR. In addition, the department will begin production on a feature film that screenwriting class students are writing. He encouraged community members to attend the upcoming Wolverine Con and SBVC International Student Film Festival this March and April.

The “SBVC Campus Podcast” is a partnership between the Office of the President, Department of Marketing, Creative Services & Public Affairs, and Department of Film, Television & Media. Dr. Thayer is excited to continue hosting episodes “so that our podcast fans can be more involved in those vital conversations, or at least more aware and updated of what is going on campus-wide” as students continue their journeys at SBVC and beyond Valley College.

 

Listen now, and subscribe to receive future episodes automatically!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1z2MeRjvgRx1XsP8ZNTgKy 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sbvc-campus-podcast/id1601888987