music

DVC vocal jazz ensembles win big at Reno Jazz Festival

May 18, 2017

Join us in congratulating two DVC vocal jazz ensembles, Dreaming in Burgundy and Silent K, for placing first and third in their division at the Reno Jazz Festival.

oceanography

Dr. John Freytag honored as CCCCD Teacher of the Year

May 1, 2017

Dr. John Freytag, DVC department chair for biological sciences and oceanography lead instructor, has been chosen as the Contra Costa Community College District’s honoree for Teacher of the Year. This award is part of the Contra Costa County Office of Education’s participation in the statewide Teacher of the Year (TOY) program.

history

History Success Stories

Apr 26, 2017

Mary Ann Irwin, lecturer at California State University, East Bay (Hayward, California), and Diablo Valley College (Pleasant Hill, California), has been chosen as the next editor of California History.

music

Dr. Nick Vasallo honored at CSUEB 40 Under 40 Alumni Awards ceremony

Apr 26, 2017

Dr. Nick Vasallo is an award-winning composer and professor of music. He teaches music composition at all levels, from beginners to post-graduate students. Dr. Vasallo created the music composition programs at Diablo Valley College and Cal Poly Pomona.

Culinary Arts

Terry Braggs – Former Culinary Arts Student

Mar 28, 2017

Former DVC culinary arts student Terry Braggs talks about his successes and his diverse culinary career after DVC.