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Attention Campus Community—Student Services Now Open on a 5-Day Schedule
Starting January 3, several Student Services offices will be open on a five-day schedule. The hours of operation for the following offices are as follows (except for the Martin Luther King, Jr holiday closure on Monday, January 16): Admissions & Records will be open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Associated Student Union will be open Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Assessment Center will be open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m.-12 noon; Child Development Center will be open Monday-Thursday from 7:45 a.m.-10:20 p.m. and Friday from 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m.; Counseling will be open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; EOPS/CARE will be open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday from 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Financial Aid will be open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; International Students Office will be open 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Outreach Office will be open Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Services for Students with Disabilities will be open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Student Health Center will be open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Wednesday from 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; TRIO/SSS will be open Monday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Veterans Office will be open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Vice President of Student Services Office will be open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For a complete list of offices hours, please check the individual departments' web sites or visit www.lavc.edu/officehours/.
Spring 2012 Schedule is Now Posted Online
The LAVC Spring 2012 Schedule of Classes is now posted on the LAVC Web site. Spring classes will be held from February 6 - June 4, 2012. If you would like to know your Spring registration appointment, please login to the Student Information System with your student ID and 4-digit pin number at https://eweb4.laccd.edu/WebStudent/signon.asp. To view the Spring Schedule, visit the LAVC Class Schedule Page at http://www.lavc.edu/schedules.html.
January - June
LAVC to Offer GED Testing
The LAVC CalWORKs Office will offer the General Education Development (GED) test once a month to adults who do not have a high school diploma and would like to earn a California High School Equivalency Certificate. The official GED testing dates are: January 20-21, February 10-11, March 16-17, April 20-21, May 18-19, June 15-16; test registration begins two weeks before the test date in Bungalow 14. Test candidates must arrive at 12 noon for the Friday test date, and 8:30 a.m. for the Saturday test date. In addition, the CalWORKs Office offers a GED practice test on Friday mornings at 9 a.m. for a $10 fee; sign up at 8:50 a.m. on the practice test date in Bungalow 14. For more information about the GED test or practice test, please contact the CalWORKs Office at (818) 947-2976 or visit www.lavc.edu/calworks.
February 6
Welcome Back! Spring Semester Begins February 6
The Spring 2012 Semester at LAVC will be held from February 6-June 4, 2012. Day and evening classes will start on February 6 and Saturday classes will start on February 11. Students should be aware that the last day to turn in an add card will be February 20. A complete list of dates and deadlines for the Spring semester is available online at http://www.lavc.edu/schedules.html.
February 6-9 & 13-16
Need Help Finding Parking? Parking Attendants will be On-Campus to Help during the First Two Weeks of the Semester
In anticipation of the busy start of the Spring semester, LAVC will have parking attendants to help direct vehicles to campus parking lots with available parking spots from February 6-9 and 13-16. Parking attendants will be assisting vehicles during the peak campus hours (7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 5:30-10:30 p.m.) and will be stationed in most student parking lots including the main Fulton Avenue entrance. They will also pass out mini campus maps to show where other available parking lots are located, and will be notifying vehicles when a parking lot is full.
February 1-3, 6-10
Attention Winter Session Students! Get Money for Your Textbooks
The LAVC Bookstore is holding its Textbook Buy Back from February 1-3 and 6-10. The Bookstore Buy Back area will be open during those dates on Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The Bookstore will pay up to 50%, no matter where you purchased your textbook. For more information, contact Mary John in the LAVC Bookstore at (818) 947-2717.
February 10-11
LAVC to Hold Open Auditions for Sweeney Todd and Two Short Operas
The LAVC Theater Arts Department, Music Department and Dance Program will hold open auditions for its SummerFest 2012 productions of Sweeney Todd and two short operas entitled The Pet Shop and Gallentry on February 10-11 in the Main Stage Theater in the Theater Arts Building. Auditions will be held on the following dates: Friday, February 10 from 1 - 4 p.m. (with a movement audition from 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.) and 6-8 p.m. (with a movement audition from 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.), and Saturday, February 11 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (with a movement audition from 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.). Auditions will be scheduled by appointment, and anyone who auditions must also attend one of the movement audition sessions. To sign up for an audition, and learn more about audition requirements, callback auditions, and mandatory cast meeting, visit the Call Board in the Theater Arts Building. For more information, contact LAVC SummerFest at (818) 947-2787, Summerfest@lavc.edu, or on Facebook at "LAVC SummerFest".
February 11
Support the LAVC Women's Basketball Team during its "Playing for the Cure"
Home Game on February 11
The LAVC Women's Basketball Team will be hosting its 2nd Annual "Playing for a Cure" game on Saturday, February 11 at 3 p.m. in South Gymnasium to help raise money for the fight against breast cancer. It will also be holding an opportunity drawing on February 11; tickets are $10 each, $100 for 11 tickets, $200 for 23 tickets, $300 for 35 tickets, or $400 for 47 tickets. Prizes include a four-night stay at Lake Arrowhead, a Blue Chips DVD autographed by Shaq, a DVD player and movie basket, LAVC Women's Basketball gear, a package of movie theater tickets with In-N-Out combos, and a LA Clippers basket. Drawing will be held after the game; winner does not need to be present. Proceeds from this event will benefit the LAVC Women's Basketball Team, the American Cancer Society and the LAVC Athletic Endowment. To purchase opportunity drawing tickets, contact Coach Monica Hang at (818) 947-2913.
February 11
Use Your LAVC Student ID, and Get $10 Rush Tickets at the CSUN Performing Arts Center!
Starting February 11, the CSUN Performing Arts Center will offer $10 Student Rush Tickets for selected performances at its Ticket Office. These tickets will be available at 7 p.m. on the night of the performance, and will only be available for certain performances that are not already sold out. Students must show a valid student ID from any local college; the limit is two at this price. LAVC students who need to get a student ID card, should visit the Admissions Office; a $10 fee will be charged for a replacement ID card. To find out if student rush tickets are available for certain performances and/or to get an estimate of availability, contact the CSUN Performing Arts Center's Ticket Office at (818) 677-3000 on the date of the performance.
February 11 & 14
Did You Know You Can Study in Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC this Summer? Learn How at the Next Information Session on February 11
This summer, Study Away Summer 2012 Program to Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, DC will be offering a hands-on learning experience for U.S. History. The registration deadline has been extended to Thursday, February 16. This program which is a hybrid History 11 or Directed Studies course (online plus the trip) will travel to key historic locations in the development of the United States. Two last information sessions will be on Saturday, February 11 at 10 a.m. in Campus Center 212, and Tuesday, February 14 at 1 p.m. in Campus Center 212. For more information, check out its Facebook page at "LAVC 2012 DC Study Away", visit http://www.lavc.edu/studyaway/dc/index.html, or contact Rick Murray at murrayrf@lavc.edu.
February 16
Want to Study in Spain this Summer? Come to the Next Information Session
LAVC Study Away Program will hold an information session for its Summer 2012 Spanish Language Program in Spain on Thursday, February 16 from 1-2 p.m. in Foreign Language 104. Learn how you can earn 5 units of transferrable credit while visiting Alicante, Spain from June 27-July 28, 2012. All language classes will be taught at the Universidad de Alicante. The program includes a two-day visit to Madrid, a day visit to Valencia, and cultural and educational visits around Alicante. The final information sessions will be held on Thursday, March 15 from 1-2 p.m. in FL 104, and 6-7 p.m. in FL 110. For more information, visit www.lavc.edu/studyaway/spain/, or contact Rafael Arias at (818) 947-2387 or ariasr@lavc.edu
February 18
Want to Study in Paris and Earn Up to 8 Units of Credit? Find Out More at the Next Information Session
The LAVC Study Away Program will hold an information session for its 2012 Summer in Paris Program on Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 12 noon-2 p.m. in the Foreign Language 102. Come learn about the month-long study program with ESA (European Studies Association), which will take place from July 1-31, 2012. Participants can earn up to 8 units of credit at LAVC. The final information session will be held on March 24, 2012. For more information, visit www.lavc.edu/paris or contact Professor D. Merrill at merrildl@lavc.edu or (818) 947-2380.
February 23
Do You Want to Transfer to UC Santa Barbara? Sign Up for an Online Advising Appointment
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center is offering a 20-minute advising appointment for student interested in transferring to UC Santa Barbara on Thursday, February 23 and Wednesday, March 14 from 1-4 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center. These virtual advising appointments at the Career/Transfer Center will discuss transfer admission requirements, the application process, majors, housing, financial aid and student life at UCSB. Students may also choose to sign up for a 20-minute online advising appointment directly with UCSB by visiting www.admissions.ucsb.edu (click the "Virtual UCSB" tab). To sign up for an appointment at the Career/Transfer Center, call (818) 947-2646.
February 29
Mark Your Calendar—Financial Aid & Scholarship Awareness Event on February 29
The LAVC Financial Aid Office will be hosting a Financial Aid & Scholarship Awareness Event on Wednesday, February 29 from 12 noon-2 pm in Monarch Hall. Come get all your financial aid questions answered. Freebies will be available—while supplies last! For more information, contact Financial Aid at (818) 947-2412, financialaid@lavc.edu, or visit http://www.lavc.edu/financialaid/.
Deadline: March 16
Need Money for School? LAVC Foundation Offering Scholarships for LAVC Students
Student enrolled in the Spring semester may apply for scholarships in the LAVC Foundation Office; the deadline for most scholarships is March 16. Please stop by the office to see which scholarships you can apply for. Since the criteria for foundation scholarships vary, you should be prepared knowing your academic information (units enrolled in Spring, total units completed, GPA, etc.) when you come in. To learn more, visit the LAVC Foundation located in Administration 100.*
Spring Semester
Attention Students—Don't Forget to Buy Your Spring Semester Parking Permit!
The College Sheriff reminds you to buy your Spring semester parking permits at the Business Office. The College Sheriff will begin citing on February 21, 2012! To purchase your parking permit online, visit the Business Office (located in the bungalow on the northeast corner of Campus Drive and Hatteras) or pay for your parking permit online at http://www.laccd.edu/student_information/sis_logon.asp
Spring Semester
Need to Know When the LAVC Bookstore is Open?
The LAVC Bookstore is now open Monday-Thursday from 7:30-a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. In addition, the LAVC Bookstore will be open on Saturday, February 11 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. to serve students who need to purchase textbooks for the Spring semester. Starting February 6, the bookstore will post its extended "rush" hours for the Spring semester. For more information, contact Mary John in the LAVC Bookstore at (818) 947-2717.
Spring Semester
Get Smart—Rent Your Textbooks and Save Up to 50%.
LAVC students can now rent, use and return textbooks from the LAVC Bookstore. Renting textbooks is better than shopping online, and there is no shipping fee involved. For more information, contact Mary John in the LAVC Bookstore at (818) 947-2717.
Spring Semester
Want to Learn More About a Career That Interests You? Sign Up to Participate in LAVC's Job Shadow Day 2012!
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center is looking for students who want to learn more about a career by "shadowing" someone who works in the field that they're interested in; all interested students must attend one of the following hour-long mandatory Job Shadow Day 2012 orientation sessions: February 23, February 28, March 8, or March 13 at 1 p.m. or 5 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center located in the Student Services Annex. For more information or to sign up for an orientation session, visit the Career/Transfer Center or call (818) 947-2646.
Summer 2012
LAVC's Study Away Programs Offer Students the Opportunity to Study Abroad this Summer
LAVC is now accepting registrations for three study away programs this summer—Paris, Spain, or Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Each program offers students the opportunity to learn while studying away from home. The 2012 Summer in Paris Program offers students the opportunity to study French in Paris, France. The Summer 2012 Spanish Language Program in Spain offers students a language immersion program in Alicante, Spain. The Study Away Summer 2012 Program to Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, DC gives students the opportunity to learn history in the historic locations in U.S. History. For more information about any of the study away programs, visit http://www.lavc.edu/studyaway/student.html.
Fall 2012
Have You Applied to a UC Campus for Fall 2012?
The University of California (UC) has several important dates and deadlines coming up for students who have applied to a UC campus for the Fall of 2012. The following deadlines are: January 1 is the beginning of the filing period for GPA verification for Cal Grants and FAFSA. January 1-31 is the deadline to report/update Fall 2011 grades at www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/appupdate. March 2 is the deadline to submit FAFSA and GPA verification forms. April 1-30 is the notification of transfer admissions decisions. June 1 is the deadline to submit statement of Intent to Register to chosen campus. July 15 is the due date to submit final official transcripts to the campus admissions office. Please note: Reporting dates may vary slightly, so please check with your campus for additional information. For more information, visit the Career/Transfer Center in the Student Services Annex, call at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/transfer/index.html.
Fall 2012
Have You Applied to CSUN for Fall 2012?
Students who have applied to transfer to CSUN for the Fall of 2012 should remember the following important dates and deadlines: Submission of Fall 2011 transcripts to CSUN must be submitted immediately. August 17 is the deadline for submission of final transcripts to CSUN. July 2 is the deadline to submit the Student Intent to Register (SIR) to CSUN. If you are admitted after July 2, you must file within 14 days. Please check your university mail account or your personal email account for important updates regarding enrollment status, registration and more. For more information, visit the Career/Transfer Center in the Student Services Annex, call at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/transfer/index.html.
LAVC Needs Your Help—Last Chance to Take LAVC's Mission & Vision Survey!
LAVC is seeking the participation of the campus community to complete the LAVC Vision & Mission Survey at www.lavc.edu/research/survey/. The Vision & Mission Survey is asking for faculty, staff and students to take a look at the revised vision and mission statements and core commitments to see how well it fits the changing nature of our remodeled campus and the educational culture of our students, faculty, staff and administrators and stakeholders. A prompt response to the above noted surveys would be greatly appreciated. Any questions or concerns regarding the surveys can be directed to the Office of Research & Planning by emailing research@lavc.edu or calling (818) 947-2434.
LA Valley College's Vanessa Aguilar Honored by the California Community College Athletic Association
The California Community College Athletic Association has named LAVC women's basketball player Vanessa Aguilar as an honorable mention all-state selection for December. Aguilar is a four-time All-Tournament Team selection, and has been putting up impressive numbers this season which includes a 16.4 points per game average, 5.4 rebounds per game, and 3.3 assists per contest. To read the press release, visit http://www.cccaasports.org/aotm/december11.pdf.
CCC Board of Governors Approves Student Success Task Force Recommendations and Sends Report to State Legislature
California Community College Chancellor Jack Brown released a press release praising the California Community Colleges (CCC) Board of Governors for adopting the Student Success Task Force reform package. These reforms aim to improve student graduation, certificate and transfer rates at the system's 112 colleges. The task force's recommendations will make community colleges more responsive to the needs of students and the economy, which is increasingly demanding college-educated workers. It is aimed at rebalancing priorities to focus on the core missions of remedial education, workforce preparation, certificate and degree attainment and transfer. Students who make progress toward meeting their goals will be rewarded with priority enrollment, and colleges will adjust course offerings according to the needs of students based on their education plans. The recommendations also will improve the student assessment process and promote better use of technology to help students reach their educational goals on time. The Student Success Task Force's final report can be viewed at http://www.californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu/Portals/0/StudentSuccessTaskForce/SSTF_FinalReport_Web_010312.pdf. To read the entire press release, visit http://www.cccco.edu/.
Dennis Reed Invited to Moderate a Panel Discussion at Photo LA
Dennis Reed, dean of fine and performing arts at LAVC, will be moderating an upcoming panel discussion at the 21st Annual International Los Angeles Photographic Art Exposition1 (Photo LA).Photo LA is one of the world's premier art fairs. Dennis will be moderating a discussion on "Collecting Photographs: Private Collections Panel", which will give an inside look at the evolution of the private photograph collection, on Saturday, January 14 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. For more information about the panel discussion at Photo LA, visit www.photola.com/programming.html.
LAVC ASU Publishes its Inaugural Issue of the ASU Magazine
The Associated Student Union (ASU), which is a student organization at LAVC that supports campus activities and serves as the official representative of the college's student body, has recently published its first issue of a new ASU Magazine. This publication was designed to inform LAVC students about all the opportunities available to them at LAVC, with the hopes that they will find something of interest and get involved. It was also created for students to find out more about the ASU and how it serves the students. To download a copy of the ASU Magazine's inaugural issue, visit www.lavc.edu/asu/index.html.
LAVC Foundation Published its December/Winter 2011 Newsletter
The LAVC Foundation, which is a non-profit organization established to benefit Los Angeles Valley College, its programs and students, had recently posted its December/Winter 2011 Newsletter online at www.lavcfoundation.org/pdf/2011%20Winter%20Issue.pdf. This newsletter includes articles on the $320,000 LAUP donation, the opening of the Family Resource Center, National Philanthropy Day honors Foundation Executive Director and an alumnus, a $20,000 donation from Chemistry Professor Emeritus Joe Nordmann, the Basketball Team and Endowment ticket drawing, new Foundation Board Members, an update on donor benches on campus, the Legacy Society, and alumni updates on Bob Keller and Lou Vaccaro. For more information on the LAVC Foundation, visit www.lavcfoundation.org.
Want to Know the Latest on Campus Construction? Visit LAVC's Parking & Construction Updates Web Page
LAVC regularly posts announcements about upcoming and current construction projects that the campus should be made aware of on the LAVC Parking & Construction Updates Web page at www.lavc.edu/revitalizingvalley/constructionupdates.html. This Web page, which is part of the Revitalizing Valley College Web site, provides the most up-to-date information from Yang Management, the college's construction project management team. In addition, there are links to information about Valley College's $626 million renovation and building project that is funded through voter supported Proposition A and AA, and Measure J. To learn more, visit www.lavc.edu/revitalizingvalley/index.html.
LAVC's Family Resource Center Announces a New Logo and an Updated Blog
The LAVC Family Resource Center (FRC) has recently created a new logo, and has posted an updated blog at http://www.lavc-frc.tumblr.com. The FRC provides support services to families with young children, trains the early care and education workforce, and serves the college and community as an Infant & Toddler Lab Site. For more information about the Family Resource Center, visit its Web site at http://www.lavc.edu/child_development/frc.html.
LAVC English Faculty Member Invited to Talk about to Anais Nin
Nancy Shiffrin, an adjunct assistant professor in the LAVC English Department, will be speaking at the "Anais Nin's Student, A Celebration" event on Friday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m. at The Beyond Baroque Foundation in Los Angeles. During this event, former students of Anais Nin will read their work and discuss the impact her impact on their lives. Nancy, who is a former student of Anais Nin, will be featured along with two other former students—Leah Schweitzer and Nan Hunt. Admission to the event is $7. For more information, visit the Beyond Baroque Foundation at http://www.beyondbaroque.org/.
LAVC English 101 Students Published in The Hollywood Quarterly
Several LAVC students have been recently published in the Winter (Volume 9) and the Americana issues of The Hollywood Quarterly, a prestigious eJournal. The following LAVC English 101 students were featured writers: Adrian Ramirez, Amy Manuwal, Cindy Nalbandyan, Jessica Turcios, Darya Kraynova, Maryia Mashketava, Tarah Bons, Violeta Dupon, Yadira Reyes, Edva Rivas, Jay Jay Gregorio, and Cory Melis. Under the leadership of Dr. Al Zucker, English 101 instructor Debi Hall submitted several of her students' recent papers to the publication, and they were accepted. Among the Quarterly's Academicians are: JK Rowling, Tom Clancy, Toni Morrison and others. The Quarterly is spearheaded by masthead celebrities Steven Reuther (The Ugly Truth, Pay it Forward, Face Off), Academy Award Winner Lou Gossett Jr., Emmy Award Winner Joe Dougherty and others. Congratulations!
LAVC Faculty Member Darby Southgate Publishes a New Textbook
Dr. Darby Southgate, assistant professor of sociology, LAVC, has published a textbook on inequality and stratification called Inequality: A Contemporary Approach to Race, Class and Gender with Cambridge University Press. The textbook, which is co-authored by Lisa A Keister of Duke University and will be released November 30, is a hybrid approach to studying stratification and explores causes and consequences of inequality in the United States. It addresses the knowledge accumulated by stratification scholars and challenges students to apply this information to their social world. Congratulations Darby!
National Association of Professors of Hebrew to Discuss Zev Garber's Book
A book discussion on The Jewish Jesus: Revelation, Reflection, Reclamation, which was written by Zev Garber, professor emeritus, Jewish Studies, LAVC, is one of the sessions held at the recent National Association of Professors of Hebrew (NAPH)'s meeting in San Francisco. It will be discussed as part of the annual sessions of papers and deliberations that NAPH conducts every fall in conjunction with the national convention of the Society of Biblical Literatrure (SBL). Congratulations Zev!
Learn More About How LAVC is Preparing All Students for Success —Check Out the New PASS Web Site
LAVC has launched a new Web site called Preparing All Students for Success (PASS) to provide the campus community with information and updates on the work being done to improve student success at Valley College. Using the tools and resources of Achieving the Dream (ATD), LAVC will use data more effectively to help develop strategies that will close achievement gaps and improve student outcomes. As part of a campus-wide approach, a team of stakeholders including faculty, staff, administrators and students have been coordinating the college's efforts. In the recent months, the work group has established goals, created a work plan, and has begun to create a campus dialogue on student success. For more information, visit www.lavc.edu/pass.
Association of Fundraising Professionals Recognizes Sue Carleo, Diedra Stark, and Bob Oberstein at 2011 National Philanthropy Day
LAVC President Sue Carleo, LAVC Athletic Director Diedra Stark, and LAVC Foundation Board Member
Bob Oberstein were recently recognized as medallion recipients at the Association of Fundraising Professionals/Greater San Fernando Valley Chapter's 2011 National Philanthropy Day. Medallions of honor were given to the recipients in recognition of their contributions to philanthropy. National Philanthropy Day recognizes the profound impact that philanthropy has on the fabric of society. Each year, the AFC honors individuals and groups who, through their hard work and dedication, have enhanced philanthropy, their communities and the world. At this year's event, the AFC also recognized LAVC Alumnus Paul Sabolic as the "Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year", and LAVC Foundation Director Raul Castillo as the "Outstanding Professional of the Year". Congratulations!
Associate Professor Jackie Hams Teaches Oceanography Course from Indian Ocean
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Hams, associate professor of oceanography at LAVC, will be a "teacher at sea" as she participates in a month-long research trip to study ocean-atmospheric interactions in the equatorial Indian Ocean. From November through mid-December, she will work with scientists from 13 different countries in Project DYNAMO, which will study the Madden-Julian Oscillation—a 30-90 day tropical weather cycle that starts over the equatorial Indian Ocean and moves eastward into the western Pacific Ocean where it impacts other worldwide global weather and climate patterns. Jackie is on the third leg of a research cruise aboard the R/V Roger Revelle in the eastern Indian Ocean. During her trip, her Oceanography and Geology students will be able to follow her journey and complete online assignments related to her research trip. Jackie's participation is possible thanks to funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). To learn more, visit her blog at http://teacheratsea.wordpress.com/category/noaa-teacher-at-sea-2/jackie-hams/.
Raul Castillo, Paul Sabolic and the Van Nuys Women's Club to be Recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals
The Greater San Fernando Valley Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will be honoring LAVC Foundation Director Raul Castillo as the "Outstanding Professional of the Year" and LAVC Alumnus Paul Sabolic as the "Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year" at its 2011 National Philanthropy Day Award Recipients. In addition, the Van Nuys Women's Club, which was nominated by the LAVC Foundation, will be honored as the "Outstanding Foundation of the Year". All the recipients will be honored as the 2011 National Philanthropy Day Celebration and Awards Luncheon to be held on November 1 in Sherman Oaks. Congratulations!
LAVC to Receive a CCFC Professional Design Award of Honor for the to-be-built Monarch Center
LAVC and the McCarthy/LPA Design-Build team will be the recipients of an "award of honor" by the Community College Facility Coalition's (CCFC) Professional Design Award Program for the newly designed LAVC Monarch Center and Parking Structure project. The award ceremony will take place on November 1 in Sacramento. The new Monarch Center and Parking Structure is the first design-build project at LAVC, and will be located in location of the current Cafeteria and Softball Field. For more information about the Monarch Center, visit the reVitalizing Valley College Web page at www.lavc.edu/revitalizingvalley/index.html.
Can't Find What Your Looking for on the LAVC Web Site? Don't Forget to Use the "Search" Button
The recently redesigned LAVC homepage features a "search" button at the top of the page to enable people to more easily find a specific department's, program's or service's Web page. Just simply type in what you are looking for in the search field, and it will give you the link on the LAVC Web site. Faculty, staff, students and visitors can also use the handy groupings of frequently used links based on who is looking at the site—new students, current students, faculty/staff, alumni and friends, and visitors.
Got News to Share? Let the LAVC PR Office Help You Publicize It!
The LAVC Public Relations Office can assist LAVC departments, programs and services with posting: College Bulletin announcements, college's electronic marquee announcements, calendar listings on LAVC's online calendar, announcements on the LAVC homepage, and announcements on LAVC's Facebook and Twitter pages. The college's Web designer can also help update Web pages, and design Web pages for departments and programs! For more information and the PR Request procedure, visit the PR Office Web site at www.lavc.edu/campusnews/pr.html.
LAVC Receives a $4.35 Million Grant to Help Students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Los Angeles Valley College was recently awarded a Title III Accelerated Pathways to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and Articulation Program Grant for Hispanic Serving Institutions from the U.S. Department of Education.This development grant, which awards a total of $4.35 million over five years, is focused on increasing the number of Hispanic and other low-income students attaining degrees in math-related subjects. The overall objectives of the grant are: to decrease student time in the mathematics pipeline, to increase student interest, success and confidence in math and STEM-related fields, to develop model articulation agreements with our primary transfer institutions, and to use high quality, timely data to improve participant outcomes in order to increase enrollments and completion in STEM degrees and transfer to four-year institutions. The grant was written by S. Khalad Hussain, Sheri Berger, Theresa Sutcliff, Steve Castillo, Luz Shin, Kala Iyer and Mary Hito. Congratulations!
LAVC's Manuscript 47 Now Available Online
The new issue of Manuscript 47, LAVC's annual literary e-magazine, has been posted online. Manuscript 47 features fiction and poetry writing exclusively by LAVC students. This new issue was put together in Spring and Summer 2011 by students in English 127, Creative Writing, and their instructor, Rod Moore. To view the publication, visit http://www.lavc.edu/english/manuscript47/.
Do You Know the LAVC 411? Check Out the Latest Committee News on the LAVC 411 Web Page
LAVC maintains a LAVC 411 Web page for committee chairs to regularly share updates from the college’s shared governance and other committees with the entire campus community. This public Web page provides an overview of committee news, announcements and motions passed for college’s faculty, staff, administrators and students at www.lavc.edu/411.
Attention Students! Come Be a Part of the TAE Honor Society
Tau Alpha Epsilon (TAE) invites students to join their honors society. TAE is the oldest club on campus, and it can offer you that "edge" to help get you accepted to the top colleges and universities. It is also the only club on campus that will put a special notation on your official transcript for your participation. TAE meets in CC208 on Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. and Thursdays from 5-6 p.m. For more information, visit www.lavc.edu/tae.
Attention New Parents! The Family Resource Center has Free Baby Clothes for Newborns to Size 3
The LAVC Family Resource Center offers a free baby clothes exchange for the community in the new Family Resource Center located in the Child Development and Family Complex. New parents are encouraged to bring their clean and good condition used baby clothes to trade them for other used baby clothes. Donations of clean and gently used baby clothes to be used in the exchange are also welcomed. In addition, the Family Resource Center also offers other services and resources for new parents. For more information, contact the Family Resource Center at (818) 778-5528 or visit http://www.lavc.edu/child_development/frc.html.
Looking for Someone at LAVC? Check out the Online LAVC Phone/Email Directory
LAVC features a searchable campus directory on the college’s homepage. This directory allows the campus community, students and the public to find the contact information for LAVC faculty/staff, departments, and programs/services. The searchable phone directory can be found by clicking the “Map / Directory / Hours” link on the homepage, or can be accessed by visiting www.lavc.edu/directory/. (Please note: If an employee finds that his/her information is inaccurate or missing, please contact Yovanna Campos in the LAVC Administrative Services Office; instructions on how to request to update directory information is available in the “Announcement & Events for Faculty/Staff” section of the LAVC College Bulletin.)
Posted: 9/3/2010
Report a Crime Anonymously at the LAVC Sheriff’s Tip Line.
The LAVC Sheriff’s Department has a new hotline to anonymously report a crime or other suspicious activity on campus. Callers can leave a message on the hotline at (818) 778-5678. For campus emergencies, please call (818) 947-2911.
Posted: 8/14/2010
Looking for a Campus Event or Committee Meeting? Check out the LAVC Calendar of Events
A calendar of events and activities on campus is now available on the LAVC homepage. This calendar contains a listing of events, deadlines, and activities for faculty/staff, students and the community-at-large taking place at LAVC. In addition, there are listings of fine and performing arts events on campus.
Reminder---LAVC is a Smoking Restricted Campus
Smoking is prohibited on campus except in designated smoking areas. The college has designated several locations on campus as areas where smoking is permitted, which are noted on the college map at www.lavc.edu/map. To read the Smoking Policy, view the class schedule at www.lavc.edu/schedules.html.