On September 3, EVC kicked off its 50th year with a celebration in the EVC Theatre. The night featured speeches from San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, Councilmember Domingo Candelas and County Supervisor Sylvia Arenas. Other elected officials– Congressmen Sam Liccardo and Jimmy Panetta and state officials Dave Cortese and Ash Kalra also provided statements of support.
Panetta read into the offi cial Congressional Record in Washington DC on EVC’s impact to the community.
EVC’s first president, Gerald Strelitz’ widow, Karen, and daughter Serena were on hand to accept an accomodation from the Congressmen. Earlier they were given a tour of campus and
bridged 50 years of leadership by meeting President López
The night also featured musical performaces from Broadway
South Bay, Soul Poetic and EVC’s music and theatre programs.
In November, John Kauff man will direct our Fall show, “50 Years of Life, Laughter and Learning.”
Now running at the EVC Art Gallery through October 2 is a
timeline exhibit showcasing EVC’s 50 years. Other planned
events are below:
November 19-22 – EVC Theatre Presents: Evergreen Stories: 50 Years of Life, Laughter and Learning
EVC Hawk Nights with Soccer
September 26
October 28
March – Alumni Art Show
April – EVC Community Day
Alumni Gatherings (Fall and Spring)
Speaker Series sponsored by Supervisor Slyvia Arenas
