<- Back to News & Articles See How Your Help has Affected DVC! Campus Corners: The Student Veteran's Resource Center (SVRC) Let's take a visit to one of the most resourceful places on campus... Fall Giving: A Season of Momentum and Meaning See how your help has created hope and inspired dreams in the fall season! Alumni Pulse: Networking, Networking, Networking! Learn about the Alumni Association's recent networking event! Campus Corners: The Brand-New Engineering and Technology Building Let's take a visit to the brand-new ET Building! Legacy Giving: The Charitable Gift Annuity Learn how you can influence DVC for generations to come! The Viking Ensemble: Making Music and Careers with Experiential Learning Learn about our efforts to create experiential learning for DVC students! President’s Circle: Where Generosity Becomes Momentum for Student Success This Month in History Black History, Community Colleges, and the Work of Access at DVC Building What Comes Next: Engineering & Technology at DVC Campus Corners: From Foundations to Futures The New Engineering and Technology Building Leadership in Action President’s Circle Breakfast Connects Donors with Student Success A Day of Celebration and Gratitude Scholarship Awards Ceremony Brings Donors and Students Together Read More

<- Back to News & Articles Each Person Has Their Own Story! From Syllabi to Service: How One Semester Can Launch a Legacy A chance info session and a districtwide pitch win launched Anya Gupta from classroom networking to a community-minded startup and multiple civic leadership seats Read More From an Idea to International Attention The Pleasant Horn Showcases the Power of Experiential Learning Read More Honoring the Legacy of Michael "Mickey" Ganitch Learn about the incredible impact of the great Mickey Ganitch! Read More DVC Alumni Spotlight: Brandon Brookshire Journey From veteran, to DVC, to banking and board member: Brandon Brookshire. Read More Finding His Way Back: Jim Blair, Executive Director at the Foundation A Message from Jim Blair, Executive Director at the DVC Foundation. Read More DVC Alumni Spotlight: Karrington’s Journey from DVC to Oxford From DVC to Oxford! Learn about Karrington's journey! Read More Celebrating the Ongoing Impact of the DVC Retirees' Association Learn about the DVC Retirees' Association! Read More Student Leadership at DVC: Growing What Lasts Learn about some of our recent student leaders! Read More

<- Back to News & Articles See How Your Help has Affected DVC! News Looking Ahead: Building Momentum for 2026–27 More Students. More Opportunity. More Possibility. Read More A Legacy That Lives in Creativity: The Eva Cohen Endowed Memorial Internship in Digital Arts Read More Presidents Circle Breakfast Recognition Breakfast : Norseman at DVC Read More Alere: Food and Wine Symposium Alere is the food and wine symposium for Diablo Valley College. It raises funds for culinary arts students while providing them with networking opportunities with professionals from a variety of sectors in the culinary industry Read More DVC Alumni After-Hours Mixer Read More Slice of Success: Scholarship event Read More Scholarship Awards Ceremony & Reception An inspiring morning celebrating student success and donor impact Read More

Foundation Board Anthony Redondo Vice President, Global Accounting Operations and Treasury | Blackhawk Network Steve Fernando Regional Sales Manager | Cisco Meraki Mino Sastry Chief Executive Officer | Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley Monica Chahal President | DVC Tyson Sullivan Financial Services Professional | NYLIFE Securities Itzel Gutierrez San Jose State Alumni Hubert Ma Former Executive Member of 10+ Non-Profit Boards | Founder of HUBRAYMA Foundation Staff James Blair Executive Director, Director of College Advancement | DVC Foundation

Hubert Ma Board Member | Founder of HUBRAYMA LLC Hubert Ma serves on the Board of Directors for the Diablo Valley College Foundation and is the Founder of HUBRAYMA LLC. An accomplished entrepreneur and transformative leader, he brings deep expertise in product development, strategy, and marketing from his time at major corporations like The Clorox Company, General Mills, and Procter & Gamble. Hubert specializes in bringing concepts to life as commercialized products, with a focus on consumer insights and regulatory strategy. In addition to his business leadership, he is actively involved in the education sector, serving as a board member for the DVC Business Administration Department and the Vanderbilt University Alumni Association. <- Back to Roster

Support student success with The DVC Foundation, empowering lives online since 1974. HOME You Make More Possible Since 1974, the DVC Foundation has been a heartfelt partner in the lives of Diablo Valley College students. As a nonprofit organization, we’re here to uplift students not just in the classroom, but in every part of their journey — from basic needs to big dreams. With the support of our generous community, we provide scholarships, emergency aid, and resources that make a real difference. Together, we’re helping students thrive, one story at a time. Featured Stories From Syllabi to Service: How One Semester Can Launch a Legacy Read More From an Idea to International Attention Read More Campus Corners: The Student Veteran's Resource Center (SVRC) Read More Fall Giving: A Season of Momentum and Meaning Read More “I work two jobs and go to school full-time. This scholarship gave me the chance to take a breath—and keep going.” “I used to wonder if I belonged here. Now I know I do—and I have a whole community cheering me on.” “I’m the first in my family to go to college. Thanks to this support, I won’t be the last.” “This scholarship reminded me that someone believes in me, even when I have a hard time believing in myself.” Upcoming Events Student Success Programs You make it possible for students from historically underrepresented communities to connect, belong, and thrive. From college to throughout careers, programs like Diamante, EOPS, and Puente are changing paths and opening up possibilites Experimental Learning From Project-Based Learning to the Viking Ensemble and paid internships, your support brings learning to life. It prepares our students not just for graduation, but for the world beyond it. Scholarships Because of you, more than 225 students received scholarships this year. These awards do more than ease the burden- they tell students that someone believes in them. Basic & Emergency Needs Gas, groceries, rent, child care- your generosity helps students stay in school when life tries to pull them away. This year, over $35,000 in emergency grants provided immediate help when it mattered most! Empower Dreams. Bridge Gaps. Create Opportunity. Change Lives. Every donation helps us empower students at Diablo Valley College to stay in school, access vital resources, and build brighter futures. Whether it’s helping with tuition, textbooks, transportation, or emergency support, your gift directly bridges the gaps that hold students back. Together, we can create opportunity, inspire hope, and most of all --- change lives . Donate Connecting Retirees Supporting Students The DVC Retirees Association connects a vibrant community of retired faculty, staff, and administrators dedicated to lifelong learning, mentorship, and unwavering support for our students. Through fellowship, advocacy, and scholarship-building, we empower current and former DVC members to continue transforming lives—inside and beyond the classroom. Check out the Retirees Association!

< Back Looking Ahead: Building Momentum for 2026–27 As Diablo Valley College prepares to welcome more than 40,000 students this fall, the need for Foundation support continues to grow. Each year, students arrive on campus with hopes, ambitions, and the determination to create better futures for themselves and their families. Many also face financial challenges that can stand in the way of their success. Looking ahead, the Foundation remains focused on expanding scholarships, strengthening experiential learning opportunities, supporting emergency assistance programs, and investing in initiatives that help students feel a sense of opportunity and belonging. Help us prepare for the upcoming academic year. New possibilities, new challenges, and new opportunities to make a difference. With your continued support, we will be ready to meet them. Donate Now to THE DVC FOUNDATION Programs like Diamanté Scholars, student emergency grants, internships, leadership development opportunities, and faculty-led experiential learning projects are helping students connect their education to meaningful careers and brighter futures. As enrollment continues to grow, so does the demand for these programs. Students are seeking more opportunities to gain real-world experience, receive financial support, and build connections that help them succeed both inside and outside the classroom. The generosity of our supporters has created tremendous momentum. Together, we have built pathways to success for thousands of students. Together, we will continue creating opportunities for the next generation of Vikings. The new academic year brings new possibilities, new challenges, and new opportunities to make a difference. With your continued support, we will be ready to meet them. Thank you for being part of this work and for helping make more possible every day. Previous Next

< Back Presidents Circle Breakfast Each semester at Diablo Valley College begins with a familiar rhythm—new classes, new faces, new possibilities. But behind that first day of class is something quieter and far more enduring: a community of donors whose generosity ensures that learning at DVC doesn’t stall when life gets complicated. That community is the President’s Circle . Each spring, the Diablo Valley College Foundation proudly gathers President’s Circle members for a Recognition Breakfast—not simply to say thank you, but to reflect on the long arc of impact their leadership gifts make possible. While the event takes place on a single morning, the impact of these gifts stretches across semesters, programs, and generations of students. President’s Circle members make leadership gifts of $1,000 or more annually , providing the Foundation with the flexibility to respond where support is needed most—often in moments that define a student’s learning journey. These gifts help bridge the gap between intention and opportunity, funding scholarships, experiential learning, emergency assistance, and program enhancements as needs arise. This flexibility matters. It allows the Foundation to act quickly when a student faces an unexpected barrier, when a hands-on learning opportunity emerges mid-semester, or when a program needs immediate support to keep momentum moving forward. In many cases, President’s Circle support is the difference between a student pressing pause and a student pressing on. Just as importantly, President’s Circle giving creates a lasting legacy of learning at DVC. These leadership gifts don’t just solve today’s challenges—they strengthen the systems that support students year after year. They help ensure that education at DVC remains accessible, responsive, and rooted in real-world success. As a President’s Circle member, you are part of a close-knit group of donors who: Receive invitations to special Foundation and campus events Gain early insight into the students and programs their support impacts Connect with fellow supporters committed to student success and opportunity And each May, members are invited to gather for the President’s Circle Recognition Breakfast—a moment to hear student stories, celebrate collective impact, and look ahead to what’s possible when generosity meets purpose. We look forward to seeing you on 7:45am on Friday May 8th, 2025 in the Norseman at DVC Not Yet a Member? There’s Still Time to Join If you’ve been considering a leadership gift to DVC, now is a meaningful time to step forward. A gift of $1,000 or more qualifies you as a 2024–25 President’s Circle member and includes an invitation to this special celebration. More than that, it places you at the heart of a legacy—one that ensures learning at DVC doesn’t begin and end with a semester, but continues to shape lives long after graduation. Previous Next

< Back Slice of Success: Scholarship event The Diablo Valley College Foundation will host the Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 27, 2026. The event begins at 12:00.P.M. at the Performing Arts Center. Donors will watch students receive awards and see the results of their support. Your attendance shows a commitment to education. After the ceremony, participants will walk to the Main Street Bistro. At the bistro, donors will meet scholarship recipients. You will hear student success stories. Scholars will also meet other recipients to share their journeys and achievements. Foundation staff will express pride in the hard work of these students. The gathering connects scholars with the college community. You will build lasting relationships and find new resources. On April 27th, students will prepare for further ceremony activities. Send an email to the Foundation at dvcfoundation@dvc.edu to reply. Previous Next

< Back Scholarship Awards Ceremony & Reception The Diablo Valley College Foundation will host a scholarship celebration on Friday, May 8, 2026. The event begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Performing Arts Center. Donors will see the results of their financial support. Students use these scholarship funds to pay for tuition and school costs. Participants will go to the Main Street Bistro after the ceremony. Donors will speak with scholarship recipients at the bistro. They will hear stories about how these funds help students stay in school. Interested parties should send a reply to dvcfoundation@dvc.edu . Previous Next

< Back DVC Alumni After-Hours Mixer The Concord Chamber of Commerce invites you to a networking event on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce and the Diablo Valley College Alumni Association co-host the gathering. The event runs from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Diablo Valley College Bistro. The address is 321 Golf Club Road in Pleasant Hill. Participants will meet Chamber staff, board members, and local business leaders. You will share ideas with colleagues and build valuable contacts. This welcoming environment helps you find new career opportunities. Event Details Requirements: You must bring a business card to the event. Registration: fill out this form . Direct your questions to Alumni Manager Charley Daly. Previous Next

< Back Alere: Food and Wine Symposium Diablo Valley College invites you to Alere, a unique food and wine symposium. The event takes place on the Pleasant Hill Campus. Unlike a traditional festival, this symposium focuses on interdisciplinary education. Aaron Prater, the Department Chair of Culinary Arts, oversees the program. He states the event provides a unique look at the science and craft of food. You will learn the science behind meals and wine through various educational sessions. Featured Sessions Bivalves and Bacteria: Learn the science behind the shell. Curds and Culture: Explore the science of great cheese. Little Chefs, Big Pizzas: A focus on culinary skills for younger audiences. Spice Odyssey: Take a journey through different flavors. The Future of Food: Gain an inside perspective on upcoming industry trends. Ticket Information $28 General Public: Admission for the community. $19 DVC Students: You must present a valid student ID at check-in to receive this rate. The DVC Culinary Arts program is renowned for being one of the best in the state. Graduates often work at famous restaurants like The French Laundry and Benu. This event demonstrates the hands-on learning and professional standards taught at the college. Previous Next