Inaugural WCC Eagles of Excellence Celebration set

Woodland Community College is holding its inaugural Eagles of Excellence Celebration in late April, honoring those who have been of service to the school.

The celebration is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 28, in the Community Room of Building 800 at the campus, 2300 E. Gibson Road. It will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine as well as a silent auction.

Formerly known as Founders Day, the Eagles of Excellence Celebration will recognize four people and one community organization which have been important in the development and success of the college.

The 2023 honorees are Yolo County Supervisor Gary Sandy, a former college trustee and Woodland City Councilman and mayor; The Yolo County Farm Bureau, college alumni Edwin Ortega-Beltran, college classified professional Tracy Williams and faculty member Aracely Ruiz.

Sandy, Ortega-Beltran, Williams, Ruiz and the Farm Bureau were nominated by college faculty and staff or the Fund Committee of the school.

The evening will also include an update from Woodland College interim President Santanu Bandyopadhyay and the opportunity to see the outside progress of the new Performing and Culinary Arts facility. There will also be an opportunity to speak with members of the new men’s and women’s soccer teams.

Tickets for the evening are $50 per person or $350 for a table of eight. Tickets can be purchased at the College President’s Office on campus or online at the college website: http:// wcc.yccd.edu/about/foundation/.

The event will feature beer and wine and heavy hors d’oeuvres. All proceeds from ticket sales and a silent auction will go toward the college’s new men’s and women’s soccer programs.

Sponsors are also still being sought for the celebration.

People or organizations interested in sponsoring the event can also go to: http://wcc.yccd.edu/about/ foundation/.

For more information, contact Carid Servin at (530) 661-5711; or email cservin@yccd.edu.