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Since arriving at 海角视频 in 2006, Asher Raboy has worked to build connections between the college鈥檚 music program and the Napa Valley community.Raboy, the chair of the music department and PUC鈥檚 resident artist in music has composed original works for students and brought diverse musicians to perform on campus. Now Raboy said a generous donation will help PUC further in building these community relationships.A $150,000 donation from the former local nonprofit, Angwin Community Ambulance, will help PUC renovate the main auditorium in Paulin Hall, home to the college鈥檚 music department.The renovation work, conducted in two phases, will include new seats and paint along with needed wall repairs. New carpet with thick padding and vinyl hardwood flooring for the stage will help improve the auditorium鈥檚 acoustics. The hope is for the project to be completed by early 2023, just in time for PUC to debut a student-led theatrical production -- an original musical written and scored by Assistant Academic Dean Lindsay Hayasaka. To many, the work might seem simply cosmetic. But not for Raboy.Raboy, who directed the Napa Valley Symphony for nearly two decades, talks of the project with the same passion you might find him talking about Brahms...

PUC recently received a valuable donation of equipment for the school鈥檚 swift water rescue course from Angwin Community Ambulance (ACA), a local ambulance service that was recently dissolved.The organization donated swift water gear, including wetsuits, helmets, gear bags, life jackets, and more, as well as technical rope rescue gear and rescue-specific personal protective equipment.Before being dissolved, ACA served the Angwin community for more than 40 years. During that time, many of PUC鈥檚 emergency services and emergency management students volunteered with the organization, providing emergency medical services throughout Angwin.The ambulance service donated the equipment to PUC in addition to sharing assets with other local groups that serve the community of Angwin.鈥淭hough ACA has dissolved, they still wanted to further their mission and serve the community,鈥� said Matthew Russell, assistant professor of nursing and emergency services. 鈥淭he donation of swift water equipment and technical rope rescue equipment will allow the emergency management program to continue to provide excellent training opportunities to our majors who in turn will use these skill sets to serve the Angwin community.鈥� The new equipment was put to use in early July when students attended a swift water rescue course on the south fork of the American River...

Every graduating class has the opportunity to leave a legacy and make an impact through their senior class gift. PUC鈥檚 Class of 2022 decided they wanted the impact of their gift to be felt by the local community through a generous donation to the Angwin Food Pantry.鈥淭he class decided to give back to the community for all that they do in support of the college,鈥� said Professor Tuwan Ussery, associate professor of social work and 2022 class sponsor. 鈥淎dditionally, many of the class officers saw firsthand the need in the community through the Angwin Food Pantry and they wanted to serve community residents.鈥漈he pantry serves anyone in the area who is facing food insecurity, and the class鈥檚 donation comes at a critical time as rising food costs are causing more people to look for support. The pantry has seen a recent increase in the number of individuals and families picking up fresh produce, canned food, and other household staples at the pantry鈥檚 regular distributions at the PUC Church. 鈥淲hile we can鈥檛 quantify the depth and breadth that this gift will have on the community,鈥� said Milbert Mariano, PUC鈥檚 vice president of academic administration and academic dean. 鈥淚t鈥檚 the right thing...

The night before his country was invaded, Andrey Gulko went to bed early.He and his family had returned from a business trip to the Netherlands. Back to their house with their own dishes, towels, and comfortable beds. Back to the daily routine. Back to their normal life.With three children under 10, normal life for the Gulkos was busy. They barely had time to recoup after their trip. Two days went by. It was a Wednesday and they still hadn鈥檛 unpacked.The first time he awoke was to the phone ringing. It was his neighbor, anxious and worried about the tense situation with Russia.Still groggy, Andrey put his neighbor off until the morning. There had been rumors for months, but nothing had happened yet. Andrey hung up. He closed his eyes and once again let the waves of weariness pull him back into sleep.The second time he was jolted awake by the sound of loud blasts and rattling windows. It was 4 AM. Andrey and his wife looked at each other. It was actually happening.It was happening now.In the Midst of an International CrisisAndrey and his family, along with millions of other Ukrainians, suddenly found themselves at the center of a crisis...

Students in this year鈥檚 graduating class didn鈥檛 just successfully triumph through several years of study sessions, papers, and exams. They also have the distinction of making it through a global pandemic and the threat of last year鈥檚 wildfire. The uncertainty of these events posed challenges. But they also stimulated creativity, shaped priorities, and above all fostered perseverance. Those experiences and the lessons learned from them are as indelible in the minds of the students as all of their teachers, classes, friendships, and social events. 海角视频鈥檚 2022 graduates are ready now to go out and make a positive and lasting impact on the world. On Sunday, June 19, 2022, PUC celebrated its 120th graduating class at a joyous commencement ceremony. The college conferred associate鈥檚, bachelor鈥檚, and master鈥檚 degrees upon nearly 200 students. Diverse in its make-up, the class represents students from 13 states and five countries. Three honors students and three Maxwell Scholars were also recognized among the graduates. 鈥淐hoose to live boldly and take risks,鈥� PUC Board of Trustees chair Sandra Roberts said in her Commencement address. 鈥淐hoose to be resilient. Choose to allow love to emerge. Hope to emerge.鈥漊nique to the Class of 2022 is that it...