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February 1
CalWORKs Office Accepting GED Test Registrations Starting February 1
The LAVC CalWORKs Office will offer the next General Education Development (GED) Test on February 10 and 11; registrations will be accepted starting Wednesday, February 1 in the CalWORKs Office in Bungalow 14. The GED Test is offered once a month to adults who do not have a high school diploma. In addition, the CalWORKs Office also offers a practice test on Fridays at 9 a.m. For more information on the GED Test or the GED Practice test, contact Margie Thomas in the CalWORKs Office at (818) 947-2976 or visit www.lavc.edu/calworks.
January 30 - February 4
Reminder! Winter Session 2012 Final Exams Held the Last Day of Class
The final examinations for the Winter Session 2012 will be held on the final day of class during the week of January 30-February 4. Students are reminded to check the instructor's syllabus or the Winter Schedule to find out the last day of class. For more information, visit the Winter Session Schedule at http://www.lavc.edu/schedules.html.
January 27
LAVC to Assist Job Seekers at the Next Job Club Meeting on January 27
The LAVC Job Club will hold its next meeting for individuals who are seeking employment on Friday, January 27 from 9 a.m.-12 noon in Behavioral Science 101. This popular program has been highly successful in returning people to the workforce. It provides job seekers with an opportunity to network, hear about proven job search techniques, and connect with over 200 job leads. The Job Club is open to the public. For more information, visit www.lavc.edu/jobtraining/jobclub.html.
January 27
LAVC to Offer a GED Practice Test on January 27
The LAVC CalWORKs Office will offer a practice test for the General Education Development (GED) test on Friday, January 27 at 9 a.m.; all interested individuals needs to sign up at 8:50 a.m. in Bungalow 14. In addition, the LAVC CalWORKs Office also offers the 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. For more information about the GED practice test or for GED test dates, please contact the CalWORKs Office at (818) 947-2976 or visit www.lavc.edu/calworks.
December - January
Construction Notification—Tree Harvesting/Removal for the Performing & Media Arts Center
Selected areas around Lot B, Lot C, Music Building, Art Building, Campus Drive and College Road North will be subject to closure between November 29, 2011-January 20, 2012 for the tree harvesting and removal project for the new Performing and Media Arts Center. Trees in the north end of the mall will be removed to make way for the future construction site of the college's upcoming Performing and Media Arts Center. In addition, several of the trees will be harvested and the wood from those trees will be integrated into and prominently featured in the new building. During the impacted times, please expect roads, parking spaces, and walkways immediately adjacent to the designated work areas to not be accessible to the public. An illustration noting the dates that specific areas that will be impacted is available on the Construction & Parking Updates Web page at http://www.lavc.edu/revitalizingvalley/constructionupdates.html. For more information regarding this project, please contact Robert Rincon of Yang Management at (818) 759-0950.
Winter Session
LAVC to Offer Winter Session 2012
LAVC announced that it will offer courses for Winter Session 2012 starting on January 3, 2012. A complete schedule of winter course offerings is now available on the schedules page. LAVC will offer a limited number of course in the high demand subjects of Biology, Child Development, English, Spanish, Political Science, Math, Health, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, Statistics, Sociology, Speech, Geography and more. Current LAVC students will be able to register for classes for Winter classes during their Spring 2012 online registration appointment. New and returning students will need to apply online. To read the press release, visit http://www.lavc.edu/campusnews/press.html.
Winter Session
Attention Students—Parking Permits are Required for the Winter Sesssion!
The College Sheriff will begin citing on January 3! To avoid getting a ticket, remember to buy your permits and make sure they are properly displayed on your vehicle. Permits can be purchased in person at the Business Office (located on the corner of Campus Drive and Hatteras Street) or online at www.laccd.edu/student_information/sis_logon.asp.
January 17
LAVC to Host a Reception in Remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
The LAVC Diversity Committee will be holding an "I Have a Dream" reception to reflect on the life and dream of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Tuesday, January 17 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the President's Large Conference Room in the Administration Building. Guests will be invited to write their thoughts about Dr. King's dream and their personal dream for our state and our nation. Those thoughts will be included on a special display in Campus Center. There will be light refreshments served. For more information, contact Charmagne Shearrill at shearrcm@lavc.edu.
January 17
Did You Know? EOPS is Accepting New Students Starting January 17!
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) will accept a limited number of new students starting Tuesday, January 17 from 9 a.m. - 12 noon in CC104 and 4 - 7 p.m. in the EOPS Office. EOPS offers its students with services such as counseling, tutoring, textbook vouchers, workshops, priority registration, progress monitoring and more! For more information about EOPS, visit www.lavc.edu/eops.
January 16
LAVC Closed on January 16 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Los Angeles Valley College will be closed on Monday, January 16 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr holiday. All offices will be closed, and classes will not be in session. The college will resume normal hours of operation on Tuesday, January 17. To view a list of important dates and deadlines, visit the LAVC Calendar of Events at http://www.lavc.edu/calendar/index.html.
January 14
Attention Students—Don't Miss Out on an Opportunity to Study in Paris This Summer!
The LAVC Study Away Program will offer a study abroad program to Paris, France in July 2012. It will hold an information session for its 2012 Summer in Paris Program on Saturday, January 14, 2012 from 12 noon-2 p.m. in the Foreign Language 102.The program is a 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. Additional information sessions will be held on February 18, 2012 and March 24, 2012. For more information, visit www.lavc.edu/paris or contact Professor D. Merrill at merrildl@lavc.edu or (818) 947-2380.
Deadline: January 13
Did You Know? The Deadline to Drop without a "W" is January 13
The last day to drop a class in the Winter Session 2012 is Friday, January 13 in person or via the Internet. For a complete schedule of important dates and deadlines, visit www.lavc.edu/calendar.
Deadline: January 9
Attention Winter Students—January 9 is the Deadline to Add a Class & Challenge Prerequisites
The last day to add a class for Winter Session 2012 is Monday, January 9. In addition, Monday, January 9 is the last day to challenge prerequisites. For a complete schedule of important dates and deadlines, visit www.lavc.edu/calendar.
January 3
Don’t Forget—Winter Session Starts on January 3!
The Winter Session 2012 will begin on Tuesday, January 3; classes will not meet on Monday, January 2. This winter, LAVC is offering more than 75 classes in several high demand subjects. Students who have enrolled into Winter Session courses should look at the recently revised Winter Session 2012 Schedule of Classes at www.lavc.edu/schedules.html for any updated course information. There is also a link on the class schedule Web page that allows students to search the LAVC Bookstore Web Site to find the textbook for their courses.
December
Attention Campus Community—Construction Notification: Trees in Parking Lot G Along Burbank Boulevard to be Removed due to Public Safety Concerns
In the interest of public safety, the row of trees located along Burbank Avenue next to Parking Lot G and the new tennis courts will be removed starting mid-to-late November. The trees pose a significant public safety issue, so they will be removed to prevent potential injury to the campus community and the public. Those trees were also identified by an independent arborist for removal in the recently published LAVC Urban Forest Master Plan, which can be found at http://www.lavc.edu/revitalizingvalley/urbanforest.html. At the end of the project, there will be 25 mature replacement trees planted in the area. For answers to project-related questions, contact David Abernathy at Yang Management at (818) 756-0959.
December 19-23 & 26-30
LAVC Community Services to Hold Monarch Winter Camp from December 19-23
The LAVC Community Services Department will be offering its Monarch Camp this winter for boys and girls ages 5-12 years old from December 19-23 and 26-30, 2011. This winter, it will offer a regular day camp (ages 5-12) and the following specialty camps: Gymnastics (ages 5 and up) and Theater Arts (ages 8 and up). The regular camps will have games, sports, arts and crafts, a snow day on campus, bowling, ice skating, pizza party, cookout, special events, homework assistance and more! Enrollment in the Monarch Day Camp and Specialty Camps are limited. For more information, contact the LAVC Community Services at (818) 947-2577, ext 4172 or visit www.lavc.edu/monarchdaycamp.
December 18 - January 2
LAVC Will be Closed for the Winter Break on Selected Dates
LAVC will be closed on December 18, 23-26, 29-31, 2011, and January 1-2, 2012 for the Winter Break. There will be some offices that may be open and/or offer limited services on December 19-22 and 27-28, so visitors should first contact the office directly to check its hours of operation during the Winter Break.The campus community should be aware that access to most buildings and/or rooms on campus will only be given by making prior arrangements with the Sheriff's Office. The campus will reopen for normal operating hours on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.
December 17 - January 2
Did You Know? Student Services Center and Annex Closed from December 17-January 2
The LAVC Student Services Center and Annex will be closed during the Winter holiday break from December 17, 2011-January 2, 2012. The offices closed in the complex include Admissions & Records, Counseling, Financial Aid, Assessment Center, Career/Transfer Center, International Students Office, Veterans Office, Services for Students with Disabilities, EOPS/CARE, Associated Student Union, Outreach & Recruitment, and the Vice President of Student Services Office. All the above-mentioned offices will reopen with a five-day schedule starting on Tuesday, January 3.
Ends December 16
Attention Students! Last Chance to Take the Library Survey!
The LAVC Library encourages all students, faculty and staff to take a survey on its service at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/F6KN6Z8. The survey is also available in person by visiting the temporary Library (Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-8:45 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.). The deadline to complete the survey is December 16. For more information about the survey, please contact Xiaoyang Liu atliux@lavc.edu or (818) 947-2763.
December 16
Calling All Job Seekers! LAVC Job Club Meets on
December 16
The LAVC Job Club will be holding a meeting for individuals looking for employment on Friday, December 16 from 8:30 a.m.-12 noon in the Cafeteria Conference Room. This popular and unique program has been highly successful in returning people to the workforce. Job seekers will have a golden opportunity to network with others, peruse job leads, meet with professional job counselors, and refine his or her job search techniques. For more information, contact Tony Jaramillo in the Job Training Program at (818) 778-5832 or visit www.lavc.edu/jobtraining/jobclub.html.
December 12-18
Watch Out for Stressed Students—LAVC Finals Week is December 12-18
Fall 2011 Semester Final Examinations at LAVC will be held between December 12-18. Students should look at the Fall 2011 Schedule of Classes for the complete Final Examinations Schedule; all final exams are based on each course’s meeting date and time. To download a copy of the Fall 2010 Final Exam Schedule, visit http://www.lavc.edu/schedule/Fall11_FinalExamSchedule.pdf.
Ends December 15
Final Week for the "Dane Picard, Selected Works" Exhibition at the LAVC Art Gallery
The LAVC Art Gallery exhibition entitled "Dane Picard, Selected Works" will be closing on Thursday, December 15. This exhibition, which is running from November 9-December 15, is comprised of 37 selected works by Dane Picard focuses on the last ten years of the artist's unique process in digital media. Picard has been working with digital media since the 1980s, experimenting with early computer and animation software. He produces artwork that is a nuanced understanding of how the computer and technology impact contemporary cultural habits and attitudes, which is connected to his interest in how people receive, process, and filter constant visual information. The LAVC Art Gallery will be open Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Parking is available for the general public in Parking Lot B and C. For more information, contact the LAVC Art Gallery at (818) 947-2431 or visit www.lavc.edu/arts/artgallery.html.
October 3-December 15
Reminder—Limited Fall Hours of Operation for the LAVC Student Services Center
From October 3-December 15, the Admissions & Records Office, International Students Office, Veterans Office, Financial Aid, Assessment Center and Vice President of Student Services Office located in the Student Services Center will have limited hours of operation on Monday-Thursday and closed on Friday. Admissions & Records, International Students Office, Veterans Office and Financial Aid will be open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., and will be closed all day on Friday; those offices will be closed each day from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. The Assessment Center will be open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. - 12 noon and from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., and will be closed all day on Friday; it will be closed each day from 12 noon - 3 p.m. The Office of the Vice President will be open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., and closed all day on Friday.
December 11
LAVC Philharmonic Choir, College Choir and Vocal Jazz Ensemble to Present an "Evening in December" Concert on December 11
The LAVC Music Department will hold an LAVC Choral Concert entitled “Evening in December” on Sunday, December 11 from 7-9 p.m. in the Main Stage Theater. This concert will feature performances by the LAVC Philharmonic Choir, College Choir and Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Tickets are $15 for general admission, and $10 for students and seniors. For more information, contact the LAVC Music Department at (818) 778-5633 or visit http://www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
December 10
Want to Study in Paris and Earn Up to 8 Units of Credit?
The LAVC Study Away Program will hold an information session for its 2012 Summer in Paris Program on Saturday, December 10 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. Other information sessions will be held on January 14, February 18 and March 24. For more information, visit www.lavc.edu/paris or contact Professor D. Merrill at merrildl@lavc.edu or (818) 947-2380.
December 10
Celebrate the Magic of the Season at the Valley Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Concert on December 10
The Valley Symphony Orchestra will hold its annual holiday concert entitled "Holiday Magic" on Saturday, December 10 from 7-9 p.m. in the Main Stage Theater. Under the direction of Dr. Michael Arshagouni, conductor, the Valley Symphony will perform excerpts from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet Suite, Mozart's Flute & Piano Concerto, Rossini's Overture to Semiramide, Anderson's A Christmas Festival and orchestral holiday music. Tickets are $25 for general admission, $15 for seniors/students, and $10 for LAVC students. For more information, contact the Music Department at (818) 947-2346 or visit www.lavc.edu/music.
Ends December 9
Last Chance to Donate to "Care 4 Kids"—Donation Deadline Extended to December 9
The EOPS/CARE Office is asking the LAVC community to "CARE for Kids" this holiday season by donating a gift to the child of a CARE student. This year, Care 4 Kids will be arranging holiday gifts for 177 kids of CARE students. CARE students are low income single parents taking classes at Los Angeles Valley College. Any individual interested in helping can donate one of the following two ways: (1) Donate $30 (tax deductible) to "CARE for Kids" at the LAVC Foundation either in person (Administration 100) or online at http://www.lavcfoundation.org/givenow.php (type in "CARE for Kids" under other designation, and enter a donation amount); or (2) select a child and purchase a gift at Target (to "adopt" your child, please contact Margaret Sarkisyan at (818) 947-2727 or sarkism@lavc.edu). All donations would be appreciated by Friday, December 9. For more information, visit www.lavc.edu/flyers/CAREforKidsDonationFlyer2011.pdf.
December 9
LAVC Music Department to Hold a Broadway Showcase Concert
The LAVC Music Department will present a "LAVC Broadway Showcase" on Friday, December 9 at 8–10 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall. This performance is directed by Christian Nova, associate professor of music. Immediately following the concert there will be a post-show reception. Admission is $7 for online presale tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/201322, or $10 at the door. For more information, contact the Music Department at (818) 778-5633 or visit http://www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
November 28-December 9
Construction Notification—Partial Closure of Fulton Avenue & Parking Stalls in Lot A
From November 28-December 9, 2011, there will be a partial closure of Fulton Avenue and 48 student parking stalls on the south end of Parking Lot A between the hours of 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. This closure is necessary due to work involving the Parking Lot A Los Angeles County storm drain tie-in. The eastern half of Fulton Avenue will be closed as shown on the attached map as well as Student Parking on South end of Parking Lot A during the time specified. For more information regarding this project and other construction projects, visit http://www.lavc.edu/revitalizingvalley/constructionupdates.html.
December 8
Students to Perform at the LAVC Dance Program's Dance Showcase on December 8
The LAVC Dance Program will present its annual Dance Showcase on Thursday, December 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the North Gym. Students will perform dances they have learned in classes this semester, and they will present original choreography as well. Tickets are $6 for general admission (cash at the door only). Free Parking will be available in Student Parking Lot E. For more information, contact Geordie Wright at wrightga@lavc.edu or (818) 947-2908.
December 8
Help Keep Our Campus Clean—Come to the LAVC Campus Clean-Up on December 8
The Associated Student Union (ASU) is holding a "Campus Clean-Up" Day on December 8 from 4-5 p.m.; participants should meet in the ASU Office in the Student Services Center 205. Come get your biodegradable plastic gloves and bags from the ASU office in SSC 205 and start picking up trash! For more information, contact the ASU Office at (818) 778-5516.
December 6
Want to Study in Spain this Summer?
LAVC Study Away Program will hold an information session for its Summer 2012 Spanish Language Program in Spain on Tuesday, December 6 from 6-7 p.m. in Foreign Language 104. Learn how you can gain 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. For more information, visit the www.lavc.edu/studyaway/spain/ or contact Rafael Arias at (818) 947-2387 or visit ariasr@lavc.edu
December 5
Swing Into the Holiday Spirit at the LAVC Wind Ensemble Holiday Concert
The LAVC Wind Ensemble will present a Holiday Concert on Monday, December 5 at 8 p.m. in the LAVC Main Stage Theater. This concert featuring upbeat holiday favorites will surely get your feet tapping and your fingers snapping to the festive swing beat of the fifty local musicians who comprise the Wind Ensemble. Free parking is available in Lot B, near the corner of Fulton and Oxnard. Donation of $5 will be accepted at the door. For more information, contact Dean Immel at (818) 414-0904 or deanimmel@roadrunner.com.
December 5
Donate Blood, and Save 3 Lives!—LAVC Blood Drive on December 5
The LAVC Health Center and the American Red Cross will co-sponsor a Mobile Blood Drive on Monday, December 5 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. in the Bloodmobile in front of the Allied Health & Science Center. All donors who give blood during this event will receive 2 tickets to the Laugh Factory, a coupon for a free Cold Stone Creamery ice cream and a chance at our regional drawing for a $500 shopping spree. To schedule your life-saving appointment online, go to www.redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: LAVC).
December 1
LAVC Music Department to Offer an LAVC Student Performance Workshop Concert
The LAVC Music Department will present a free "LAVC Student Performance Concert #1 (of 3)" on Thursday, December 1 from 11:20-1 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall (Music 106). This concert, which is the first of three free student workshops, will feature performances by students in LAVC's Music Department. The other concerts will be held on December 6 and 8. For more information, contact the LAVC Music Department Concert Hotline at (818) 778-5633, or visit http://www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
November 30-December 3
LAVC Theater Arts to Present Reckless on November 30-December 3
The LAVC Theater Arts Department will present a play entitled Reckless on Wednesday, November 30, Thursday, December 1, and Friday, December 2 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, December 3 at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. in the LAVC Horseshoe Theater. This play, which was originally produced off-Broadway, is a hilariously zany, darkly lyrical comedy that follows the increasingly bizarre and finally moving adventures of a woman who is informed by her guilty husband on Christmas Eve that he's hired a hitman to kill her and she must now flee for her life. Ticket prices are $16 for general admission, $12 students and seniors, and $10 for LAVC students and staff. For tickets and more information, please visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/210940 or call the Ticket hotline at 1-800-838-3006.
November 30
Attention Students! Fall 2012 CSU & UC Transfer Application Deadline is November 30
The application deadline for California State University (CSU) campuses and University of California (UC) campuses for the Fall 2012 semester is Wednesday, November 30. The CSU application form is available online at www.csumentor.edu. The UC application form is available online at www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply.
November 29
Calling All Students! Don't Miss the Next STARS Workshop on Critical Thinking
LAVC STARS (Strategic Team for the Advancement and Retention of Students) & PASS (Preparing All Students for Success) will hold a "Critical Thinking in the Classroom and Beyond" Workshop on Tuesday, November 29 at 1-2:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room. For more information, contact the LAVC Professional Development Office at (818) 947-2712.
November 24-27
Campus Closed from November 24-27 for Thanksgiving
LAVC will be closed from November 24-27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. During the Thanksgiving holiday closure, classes will not be in session, and all offices and services will be closed. The campus will reopen on Monday, November 28. Please note: selected offices in the Student Services Center will be closed a day earlier on Wednesday, November 23 due to the holiday. For a complete list of important dates and deadlines, visit www.lavc.edu/calendar/index.html.
November 23
Attention Students! Selected Offices on Campus will be Closed on November 23 in Advance of the Thanksgiving Holiday
Admissions & Records, International Students, Veteran's Services, Financial Aid, Assessment Center, Outreach & Recruitment, the Office of the Vice President of Student Services, and the Writing Center will be closed on Wednesday, November 23 in advance of the Thanksgiving holiday. These offices will also be closed during campus-wide Thanksgiving holiday closure from November 24-27. These offices will reopen on Monday, November 28. Please note: Admissions & Records, International Students, Veteran's Services, Financial Aid, Assessment Center, Outreach & Recruitment, the Office of the Vice President of Student Services will continue their limited hours of operation until December 30. A list of office hours for selected college services is available at www.lavc.edu/officehours/index.html.
November 22
Help Keep the Campus Clean! Come to the LAVC Campus Clean-Up on November 22
The Associated Student Union (ASU) is holding a "Campus Clean-Up" Day on November 22 from 2-3 p.m.; participants should meet in the ASU Office in the Student Services Center 205. Come get your biodegradable plastic gloves and bags from the ASU office in SSC 205 and start picking up trash! An additional "Campus Clean-Up" day will be held on December 8. For more information, contact the ASU Office at (818) 778-5516.
Ends November 22
LAVC Child Development Department and Family Resource Center to Hold a "Village Family Services" Thanksgiving Food Drive
LAVC Child Development Department (CDD) and Family Resource Center (FRC) will hold a Thanksgiving Food Drive from now-November 22 to assist "Village Family Services" with providing Thanksgiving meal packages for families living in poverty who come from homes of abuse and neglect. They will be collecting any canned or boxed food, including vegetables, stuffing mix, gravy, boxed potatoes/rice and $5 grocery store gift cards to help purchase a turkey. Food donations may be dropped off at the FRC or CDD in the Child Development and Family Complex, or in the ASU Office in the Student Services Center, 2nd Floor before Tuesday, November 22. For additional information, visit http://lavc-frc.tumblr.com or call (818) 778-5612.
November 21-23
Want to Transfer to a Four-Year University? Or Need Help to Find Your Career Path? Don't Miss the Career/Transfer Center Events This Week.
From November 21-23, the LAVC Career/Transfer Center will have representatives from CSUN and UCLA on campus, and will offer workshops on the following topics: "How to Transfer", "UC Application", "Personal Statement", and "Undecided Majors/Careers". The Career/Transfer Center regularly offers workshops and seminars, and hosts admissions representatives on campus to help you prepare to transfer to a top college/university. For a complete schedule of Career/Transfer Center events, contact the LAVC Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
Deadline: November 20
Reminder—Deadline to Drop Classes Online with a "W" is November 20
The deadline to drop a class with a "W" (online) for the Fall Semester 2011 is Sunday, November 20. For a complete list of important dates and deadlines for the Fall 2011 semester, visit the Fall 2011 Academic Calendar at www.lavc.edu/schedules.html.
November 17, 18 & 19
LAVC Theater Arts Production of "Spring Awakening" Ends November 19
The LAVC Theater Arts Department will perform "Spring Awakening" on November 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19 at 8 p.m., and November 19 at 2 p.m. in the Horseshoe Theater. Spring Awakening is a rock musical adaptation of the controversial 1891 German play of the same title by Frank Wedekind. Set in late 19th-century Germany, it concerns teenagers struggling with the changes brought by their awakening sexuality. The Broadway production of this show received eight 2007 Tony Awards, including best musical, direction, book, score and featured actor. The show also won four Drama Desk Awards, while its London production won four Olivier Awards. This production is directed by LAVC Professor Cathy Pyles. For more information, visit the Theater Arts Department Web page at http://www.lavctheater.com/season.html. To order tickets, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/196295 or call the BrownPaperTickets Hotline: (800) 838-3006
November 19
Want to Study in Paris and Earn Up to 8 Units of Credit?
The LAVC Study Away Program will hold its first information session for its 2012 Summer in Paris Program on Saturday, November 19 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. Other information sessions will be held on November 19, December 10, January 14, February 18 and March 24. For more information, visit www.lavc.edu/paris or contact Professor D. Merrill at merrildl@lavc.edu or (818) 947-2380.
Deadline: November 18
Reminder—Deadline to Drop Classes with a "W" is November 17 (In Person) & November 20 (Online)
The deadline to drop a class with a "W" (in person) for the Fall Semester 2011 is Thursday, November 17, and the final date to drop a class (online only) with a "W" is Sunday, November 20. The Admissions & Records Office will be closed on Friday, November 18. For a complete list of important dates and deadlines for the Fall 2011 semester, visit the Fall 2011 Academic Calendar.
November 17
LAVC to Hold a Career Panel on Solar Energy Jobs
The LAVC Technology Department and LAVC Career/Transfer Center will host a "Sustainable Energy Speaker Panel" on Thursday, November 17 from 2-3:30 p.m. in Foreign Language 102. This event will feature a questions and answers panel with discussion on emerging renewable/sustainable energy fields with an emphasis on solar energy. For more information, contact Bahram Badiyi at badiyib@lavc.edu, Ron Reis at reisra@lavc.edu, or the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646.
November 16
Want to Study in Spain this Summer?
LAVC Study Away Program will hold an information session for its Summer 2012 Spanish Language Program in Spain on Wednesday, November 16 from 1-2 p.m. in Foreign Language 104. The program to Alicante, Spain will be held from June 27-July 28. Students can gain 5 units of transferrable credit, and 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. Additional information sessions will be held on December 1 from 1-2 p.m. in Foreign Language 106, and on December 6 from 6-7 p.m. in Foreign Language 104. For more information, visit the www.lavc.edu/studyaway/spain/ or contact Rafael Arias at (818) 947-2387 or visit ariasr@lavc.edu.
November 16
Free Wednesday Concert – Come to the LAVC Commercial Music Faculty Concert on November 16
The LAVC Music Department will present a free concert by LAVC's Commercial Music faculty on Wednesday, November 16 from 1-2 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall (Music 106). This concert, which is open to the public, is part of LAVC Free Wednesday Concert Series during the Fall 2011 semester. For more information about this and other concerts, contact the LAVC Music Department Concert Hotline at (818) 778-5633 or visit http://www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
November 16
Are You Prepared to Apply to a UC Campus? Sign Up Today for the UC Application Webinar
The Career/Transfer Center will offer a University of California Application Webinar on Wednesday, November 16 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center located in the Student Services Annex. Come learn more about the application process, and what you will need to apply to transfer to a UC campus. The application filing period is November 1-30, 2011. An additional workshops will be held on November 22. For more information and how to sign up for the webinar, visit the Career/Transfer Center Web page at http://www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
November 14
LAVC Celebrates Academic Achievement at the Fall 2011 Dean's Reception
The LAVC Associated Student Union and Tau Alpha Epsilon will celebrate the academic success of students at the Fall 2011 Dean's Reception on Monday, November 14 from 1 p.m. in Monarch Hall. This semiannual event recognizes outstanding students who have made the Dean's List and President's Honor's List as of the Spring 2011 semester. Students selected to the Dean's List are full-time students with at least a 3.5 GPA in 12 or more units at LAVC, or part-time students with at least a 3.5 GPA in 6-11 units who have completed more than 12 cumulative units at LAVC. Students who have been on the Dean's List for three consecutive semesters are selected to be on the President's Honor's List. In addition, all students with a 3.5 GPA or higher are eligible to be a member of the Phi Theta Kappa, a national honor society for 2-year colleges, and Tau Alpha Epsilon, LAVC's honor society. For more information, contact the ASU Office at (818) 778-5516.
November 12
Attention Students—Final Information Sessions for the Summer Study Away Program to Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.!
The LAVC Study Away Program will hold its final informational meetings for its Summer 2012 Program to Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. on Monday, November 7 at 1 p.m. in Campus Center 212, Tuesday, November 8 at 5:30 p.m. in Campus Center 214, and November 12 at 10 a.m. in Campus Center 208. Just attend one of the information sessions to learn more about this unique history course. The course, in which students must be enrolled into History 11 or Directed Studies, will travel to Boston, Philadelphia, Gettysburg, and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.lavc.edu/studyaway/dc/ or contact Rick Murray at murrayrf@lavc.edu.
November 11
Campus Closed for Veteran's Day on November 11
LA Valley College will be closed on Friday, November 11 in observance of the Veteran's Day holiday. Classes will not be in session that day, and all offices will be closed. Saturday classes will be in session on Saturday, November 12, but all campus offices will reopen on Monday, November 14. For a list of important dates and deadlines, visit the LAVC Calendar at www.lavc.edu/calendar.
November 11
LAVC Theater Arts to Present the "Spring Awakening" Starting November 11
The LAVC Theater Arts Department will perform "Spring Awakening" on November 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19 at 8 p.m., and November 19 at 2 p.m. in the Horseshoe Theater. Spring Awakening is a rock musical adaptation of the controversial 1891 German play of the same title by Frank Wedekind. Set in late 19th-century Germany, it concerns teenagers struggling with the changes brought by their awakening sexuality. The Broadway production of this show received eight 2007 Tony Awards, including best musical, direction, book, score and featured actor. The show also won four Drama Desk Awards, while its London production won four Olivier Awards. This production is directed by LAVC Professor Cathy Pyles. For more information, visit the Theater Arts Department Web page at http://www.lavctheater.com/season.html. To order tickets, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/196295 or call the BrownPaperTickets Hotline: (800) 838-3006
November 10 & 11
Selected Offices Will Close Early for the Veterans Day & Thanksgiving Holidays
Admissions & Records, International Students, Veteran's Services, Financial Aid, Assessment Center, Outreach & Recruitment and the Office of the Vice President will be closed on Thursday, November 10 and Friday, November 11 for Veteran's Day holiday. In addition, those offices will also be closed on Wednesday, November 23, Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. For more information about the hours of operation for each of the above noted offices, please visit their individual Web pages.
November 10
LAVC to Host the City of Los Angeles Rapid Response Job Fair on November 10
The City of Los Angeles Rapid Response will hold a Job Fair on Thursday, November 10 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Monarch Hall. This event, which is open to the public, is tailored specifically to the occupations of those recently laid off to give you more opportunities to get right back to work! There will be 48 employers with jobs in the targeted occupations of: engineering, administrative/clerical, customer service, general maintenance, hospitality/hotel management, health care, culinary, education/teaching, and cashering. This is an opportunity program/employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request by calling (213) 744-7205. For more information, contact Elvia Magallon at (213) 744-7170 or email Elvia.Magallon@lacity.org.
November 10
Help Keep the Campus Clean! Come to the LAVC Campus Clean-Up on November 10
The Associated Student Union (ASU) is holding a "Campus Clean-Up" Day on Nov. 10 from 4-5 p.m.; participants should meet in the ASU Office in the Student Services Center 205. Come get your biodegradable plastic gloves and bags from the ASU office in SSC 205 and start picking up trash! Additional "Campus Clean-Up" days are scheduled for November 22 and Dec. 8. For more information, contact the ASU Office at (818) 778-5516.
November 9
Free Wednesday Concert – Don't Miss the "Kadima String Quartet" Concert on November 9
The LAVC Music Department will present a free concert by the Kadima String Quartet on Wednesday, November 9 from 1-2 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall (Music 106). The Kadima String Quartet is part of the Kadima Conservatory of Music and the Kadima Consortium. For more information on this concert, visit the Music Department Web page at http://www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
November 9
You're Invited to the Opening Reception for the LAVC Art Gallery's Latest Exhibition "Dane Picard, Selected Works"
The LAVC Art Gallery will present an opening reception for its latest exhibition entitled "Dane Picard, Selected Works" on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. The exhibition, which runs from November 9-December 15, comprises of 37 selected works by Dane Picard and focuses on the last ten years of the artist's unique process in digital media. Picard has been working with digital media since the 1980s, experimenting with early computer and animation software. He produces artwork that is a nuanced understanding of how the computer and technology impact contemporary cultural habits and attitudes, which is connected to his interest in how people receive, process, and filter constant visual information. During the exhibition, the LAVC Art Gallery will be open Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Parking is available for the general public in Parking Lot B and C. For more information, contact the LAVC Art Gallery at (818) 947-2431 or visit http://www.lavc.edu/arts/artgallery.html.
November 9
Want to Study in Spain this Summer?
LAVC Study Away Program will hold an information session for its Summer 2012 Spanish Language Program in Spain on Wednesday, November 9 from 6-7 p.m. in Foreign Language 104. The program to Alicante, Spain will be held from June 27-July 28. Students can gain 5 units of transferrable credit, and 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. Additional information sessions will be held on November 16 and December 1 from 1-2 p.m. in Foreign Language 106, and on December 6 from 6-7 p.m. in Foreign Language 104. For more information, visit the www.lavc.edu/studyaway/spain/ or contact Rafael Arias at (818) 947-2387 or visit ariasr@lavc.edu.
November 8
Are You Prepared to Apply to a UC Campus? Sign Up Today for the UC Application Webinar
The Career/Transfer Center will offer a University of California Application Webinar on Thursday, November 8 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center located in the Student Services Annex. Come learn more about the application process, and what you will need to apply to transfer to a UC campus. The application filing period is November 1-30, 2011. Additional workshops will be held on November 16 and 22. For more information and how to sign up for the webinar, visit the Career/Transfer Center Web page at http://www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
November 7 & 8
Attention Students—Final Information Sessions for the Summer Study Away Program to Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.!
The LAVC Study Away Program will hold its final informational meetings for its Summer 2012 Program to Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. on Monday, November 7 at 1 p.m. in Campus Center 212, Tuesday, November 8 at 5:30 p.m. in Campus Center 214, and November 12 at 10 a.m. in Campus Center 208. Just attend one of the information sessions to learn more about this unique history course. The course, in which students must be enrolled into History 11 or Directed Studies, will travel to Boston, Philadelphia, Gettysburg, and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.lavc.edu/studyaway/dc/ or contact Rick Murray at murrayrf@lavc.edu.
Fall 2011
LAVC Career/Transfer Center Hosts Activities to Help Students Prepare to Transfer to a Four-Year College or University
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center offers many workshops and seminars, and regularly hosts admissions representatives to help LAVC students get information on how to successfully transfer to a top college/university. It hosts the following events throughout the semester: "Personal Statement" workshops, "How to Transfer" workshops, "UC Application" webinars, "CSU Application" workshops, and "Undecided Major/Career" workshops. In addition, admissions representatives from the following institutions will be on campus on selected dates: UCLA, CSUN, UC Berkeley, Mt. Saint Mary's, National University, UC Santa Barbara, and more. For a complete schedule of Career/Transfer Center events, contact the LAVC Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit http://www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
Fall 2011
Want to Earn Up to $13.25 Per Hour? Project GRAD at LAVC is Hiring!
LAVC in partnership with Project GRAD LA is hiring tutors for the following LAUSD Schools: Pacoima, San Fernando, Maclay, and Olive Vista Middle Schools. Tutors will earn between $11.04-$13.25 per hour. To be eligible to be a tutor, students must be attending college full-time (at least 12 units) with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applications are available in the Office of Academic Affairs in the Administration Building, Room 101, or by contacting Nona Matatova, project coordinator, at (818) 947-2622.
November 5
Want to Go to UCLA? Go to the UCLA Transfer Day and/or Come Meet the UCLA Peer Mentors
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will hold a UCLA Transfer Day on Saturday, November 5 from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at UCLA's Haines Hall A18. In addition, it will have UCLA Peer Mentors in the Career/Transfer Center on Mondays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesdays from 8:30-11 a.m., and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12 noon. For more information or to reserve a spot, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646, or visit http://www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
November 4
LAVC to Offer a GED Practice Test on November 4
The LAVC CalWORKs Office will offer a GED (General Educational Development) Practice Test on November 4 from 8:45 a.m. - 12 noon; the cost of the practice test is $10. The practice test is open to the public (no appointment necessary), and the additional practice test dates are November 4, December 2, 9 and 16. As an official GED Testing Site, the LAVC CalWORKs Office also offers the GED Test throughout the year. The next GED Test will be offered on Friday, November 18 from 12 noon - 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, November 19 from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Registration for that test date will be open starting on November 7 at the CalWORKs Office in Bungalow 14. The GED testing fee is $150 and the partial re-test fee is $35 per subject; all fees must be paid at the time of registration. Space is limited. For more information, contact Margie in the LAVC CalWORKs Office at(818) 947-2976 or visit http://www.lavc.edu/calworks/.
November 4
Mark Your Calendars! LAVC Career/Transfer Center to Hold a CSU San Bernardino & UC Riverside Bus Trip
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will be holding a "two campus" student bus trip to California State University, San Bernardino and University of California, Riverside on Friday, November 4 from 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For more information or to reserve a spot, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646, or visit http://www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
November 3
Want to Transfer to CSUN? Come to CSUN Day on
November 3
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will hold a CSUN Day on Thursday, November 3 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Monarch Square. There will also be a CSUN Applications Workshop from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center (Student Services Annex). For more information, contact the LAVC Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/transfer/index.html.
November 2
Free Wednesday Concert – LAVC Music Departments to Present a Vocal Faculty Concert on November 2
The LAVC Music Department will present a free "Vocal Faculty Concert" on Wednesday, November 2 from 1-2 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall (Music 106). This concert will feature LAVC's Music Department's vocal faculty members, and is part of the Free Wednesday Concert Series. For more information, contact the Music Department Concert Hotline at (818) 778-5633 or visit its Web page at http://www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
November 1
Did You Know that You Can Study this Summer in Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.?
The LAVC Study Away Program will hold its first informational meeting for its Summer 2012 Study Away Program to Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, November 1 at 1 p.m. in Campus Center 212. This course, in which students must be enrolled into History 11 or Directed Studies to participate in the trip, will be held from June 11-July 15; the trip which will stay in Boston, Philadelphia, Gettysburg, and Washington, D.C. is scheduled for June 23-July 11. Additional informational meetings will be held on November 7 at 1 p.m. in Campus Center 212, November 8 at 5:30 p.m. in Campus Center 214, and November 12 at 10 a.m. in Campus Center 208. For more information, visit www.lavc.edu/studyaway/dc/ or contact Rick Murray at murrayrf@lavc.edu.
October
October Specials at the LAVC Bookstore!
The LAVC Bookstore will have special sales in October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. For the entire month of October, there will be 10% off on anything "pink" in the store (excluding books, food and drinks) and 20% off breast cancer awareness t-shirts, breast cancer awareness lanyards, breast cancer awareness keychains, breast cancer awareness pens and breast cancer awareness pencils. For more information, visit the LAVC Bookstore located in Campus Center, or visit www.lavcbookstore.com.
October 31
CSUN Peer Mentor, Admissions Rep & Transfer Workshop will be On-Campus on October 31
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will have a CSUN representatives and an application workshop on Monday, October 31 in the Career/Transfer Center (Student Services Annex). The CSUN Peer Mentor on campus on from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., the CSUN Application Workshop will be held from 2:30-3:30 p.m. and a CSUN Admissions Representative will be on campus from 3:30-5 p.m. For more information, contact the LAVC Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/transfer/index.html.
October 27
STARS Workshop—"Staying the Course": Help LAVC Find Ways to Help Keep Students from Dropping Out
STARS Committee & PASS (Preparing All Students for Success) will explore the causes and solutions of why students drop out in a workshop entitled "Staying the Course" on Thursday, October 27 from 1:30-3 p.m. in the Fireside Room. This workshop, which will be facilitated by Darby Southgate from the Sociology Department, will give faculty, staff and students an opportunity to share their ideas on improving retention and persistence, and good strategies to help students complete their courses. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the LAVC Professional Development Office at (818) 947-2712 or email profdev@lavc.edu, or visit www.lavc.edu/profdev/.
October 26
Free Wednesday Concert – LAVC Instrumental Faculty Concert on October 26
The LAVC Music Department will hold a free “LAVC Instrumental Faculty Concert” on Wednesday, October 26 from 1-2 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall (Music 106). This concert is part of the Fall 2011 Free Wednesday Concert Series. For more information, For more information, contact the Music Department Concert Hotline at (818) 778-5633 or visit its Web page at http://www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
October 25
LAVC Diversity Committee to Hold a Special Viewing and Discussion of the "Bullied" Documentary on October 25
The LAVC Diversity Committee, in collaboration with the Gay & Straight Alliance ("GSA"), will host a viewing of the documentary "Bullied: A Student, a School and a Case That Made History" with a discussion on Tuesday, October 25 from 1:30-2 p.m. in the Student Services Center, Multi-Purpose Room (2nd Floor). "Bullied" is a documentary film that chronicles one student's ordeal at the hands of anti-gay bullies and offers an inspiring message of hope to those fighting harassment today. Following the viewing, there will be a questions and answers session with the GSA. Seating is limited so come early. Light refreshments will be served. For more information please contact Tiffany Lanoix at lanoixtr@lavc.edu or Charmagne Shearrill at lavccompliance@lavc.edu.
October 25
LAVC to Host a College Fair on October 25
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will hold an College Fair for students on Tuesday, October 25 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Monarch Square. This annual event provides students with information on how to transfer to a four-year college or university, including admissions information and transfer requirements. There will be admissions representatives from more than 75 colleges and universities, including UCLA, USC and CSUN. There will also be the following transfer workshops will be held from 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.: UC and CSU Transfer Workshop in Foreign Language 102, Mt. Saint Mary's, Pepperdine and Woodbury Transfer Workshop in Foreign Language 104, USC Transfer Workshop in Foreign Language 106, Out-of-State Transfer Workshop in Foreign Language 108, and Other Private Universities Transfer Workshop in Foreign Language 110. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947- 2646 or visit http://www.lavc.edu/Transfer.
October 23
LAVC Music Department Presents "The Song of the Poet" Choral Concert
The LAVC Music Department will present a choral concert entitled "The Song of the Poet" on Sunday, October 23 from 7-9 p.m. in the Main Stage Theater. This performance will feature the LAVC College Choir, Philharmonic Choir and Vocal Jazz Ensemble, and will be conducted by Glenn Carlos. Tickets are $15 for general admission, and $10 for students and seniors. For more information, contact the Music Department Concert Hotline at (818) 778-5633 or visit its Web page at http://www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
October 22
LAVC to Hold Informational Session for Its Summer Study Away in Paris Program on October 22
The LAVC Study Away Program will hold its first information session for its 2012 Summer in Paris Program on Saturday, October 22 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. Other information sessions will be held on November 19, December 10, January 14, February 18 and March 24. For more information, visit www.lavc.edu/paris or contact Professor D. Merrill at merrildl@lavc.edu or (818) 947-2380.
October 22
LAVC to Host the 3rd Annual LAVC College Fest on October 22
LAVC Outreach & Recruitment will hold its 3rd Annual LAVC College Fest for high school students on Saturday, October 22 from 9 a.m.-12 noon in Monarch Square. There will be representatives from more than 50 college, universities and organizations, such as 8 UCs including UCLA, 7 CSUs including CSUN and Cal Poly, USC, Biola, MIT and more! There will also be workshops for high school students to help them prepare to transition to college. While mainly geared towards high school students in LAUSD’s District 2 and their families, this event is open to the public. For more information, contact LAVC Outreach & Recruitment at (818) 778-5831 or email trudgej@lavc.edu.
October 20
LAVC to Host an Evening College Fair on October 20
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will hold an Evening College Fair for evening students on Thursday, October 20 from 5-7 p.m. in Monarch Square. There will be admissions representatives from more than 75 colleges and universities, including UCLA, USC and CSUN. This evening event will provide students with information on how to transfer to a four-year college or university, including admissions information and transfer requirements. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947- 2646 or visit http://www.lavc.edu/Transfer.
October 20
Are You Prepared to Apply to a UC Campus? Sign Up Today for the UC Application Webinar
The Career/Transfer Center will offer a University of California Application Webinar on Thursday, October 20 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center located in the Student Services Annex. Come learn more about the application process, and what you will need to apply to transfer to a UC campus. The application filing period is November 1-30, 2011. Additional workshops will be held on November 8, 16 and 22. For more information and how to sign up for the webinar, visit the Career/Transfer Center Web page at www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
October 19
Free Wednesday Concert– "LAVC Faculty Recital Concert" on October 19
The LAVC Music Department will present a "LAVC Faculty Recital Concert" by Dr. Yih-Mei Hu on Wednesday, October 19 from 1-2 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall (Music 106). The performance, which is part of the college's Fall 2011 Free Wednesday Concert Series, will feature Dr. Yih-Mei Hu, piano. For more information, contact the Music Department at (818) 778-5633 or visit http://www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
October 17
LAVC Music Department to Hold a "LAVC Wind Ensemble Concert" on October 17
The LAVC Music Department will present a "LAVC Wind Ensemble Concert" on Monday, October 17 from 8-10 p.m. in the Main Stage Theater. The ensemble is conducted by Dean Immel. Tickets are $5 per person for general admission. For more information, contact the Music Department at (818) 778-5633 or visit http://www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
October 16
LAVC to Host a Media Arts Career Event Called "Meet the Pros" on October 16
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation, the California Media Arts Statewide CTE Program, IDEAS – Institute for Developing Entertainment Arts and Studies, and the LAVC Media Arts Department will hold a media arts career event entitled "Meet the Pros" on Saturday, October 16 from 12 noon-4 p.m. in Monarch Hall. This annual event provides college and high school students the opportunity to meet with entertainment industry professionals. There will be award winning professionals working in television, film, music, radio, commercials, video games, and digital and mobile media in the fields of advertising, animation, camera, casting, costume design, development, directing, editing, make-up, marketing, producing, production design, publicity, screenwriting, sound design, and special effects. Admission is free, but seats are available on a first come, first served basis. For more information or to reserve your spot, please email meettheprosmedia@aol.com.
October 15
Music Department and Valley Symphony Orchestra Benefit Concert "Bonds of Love" on October 15
The LAVC Music Department and Valley Symphony Orchestra (VSO) will hold a benefit concert entitled "Bonds of Love: An Evening with Brian Asawa, Diana Tash and the Valley Symphony Orchestra" on Saturday, October 15 at 7 p.m. in the Main Stage Theater. This concert will feature internationally acclaimed artists Brian Asawa, countertenor, and Diana Tash, mezzo-soprano, performing the music of Handel, Mozart, Rossini, Verdi, Massenet, Gluck, and Weber. Proceeds from this concert will help to support the LAVC Music Department and the Valley Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are $40 for general admission, $65 for priority seating with artist reception following the concert; to purchase tickets online visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/201011. For more information, visit the LAVC Music Department Web site at http://www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm or call its Concert Hotline at (818) 778-5633.
October 15
LAVC to Host the 3rd Annual "Working with Young Children with Special Needs" Conference on October 15
The LAVC Family Resource Center will hold its 3rd Annual "Working With Young Children With Special Needs" Conference on Saturday, October 15 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Monarch Hall. The theme for this year's conference is "promoting inclusion in our schools and community." For additional information and registration forms, visit http://lavc-frc.tumblr.com/2011Conference or call (818) 778-5612.
October 14
You're Invited to the LAVC Child Development and Family Complex Dedication Ceremony on October 14
LAVC and the Los Angeles Community College District will hold a dedication and open house for the new LAVC Child Development and Family Complex on Friday, October 14 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. This event will showcase the building which houses the Child Development Center, Child Development Department classes and offices, and the Family Resource Center. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Jennifer Fong-Borucki in the Public Relations Office at (818) 947-2433.
Deadline: October 14
LAVC CARE Program Still Accepting New Students Until October 14!
The LAVC EOPS/CARE Office is accepting new students for its CARE Program until Friday, October 14. The CARE program is for full-time LAVC students who qualify for EOPS, and are single parents, a CalWORKs recipient, and have a child or children under the age of 14. Students who meet the above-mentioned criteria may qualify for the following CARE Program benefits: personal counseling, tailored workshops and events, educational materials, and financial assistance. For more information, contact Margaret Sarkisyan at (818) 947-2432 or sarkism@lavc.edu, or visit the EOPS/CARE office in the 2nd Floor of the Student Services Center.
October 13
Don't Miss the LACCD Strategic Planning Event for Students, Faculty, Staff and Administrators on October 13
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is holding "Strategic Planning Focus Groups" for students, faculty, staff and administrators to help develop the District Strategic Plan for 2012-2017 on Thursday, October 13 in the Cafeteria Conference Room. The following focus groups will be held: administrators will meet from 9 - 10:30 a.m., the staff will meet from 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon, the faculty will meet from 1 - 2:30 p.m., and the students will meet from 2:30 - 4 p.m. Space is limited. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Maggie Lopez in the President's Office at lopezm@lavc.edu.
October 12-15
LAVC Theater Arts Presents Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest
The LAVC Theater Arts Department will present The Importance of Being Earnest on Thursday, October, 13, Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15 at 8 p.m. in the LAVC Horseshoe Theatre. There will also be a special preview of the production on Wednesday, October 12 at 8 p.m. This production of Oscar Wilde's deliciously subversive and sparklingly silly comic masterpiece is a reprise of LAVC's 2011 Summerfest production. The production features LAVC students Jeffrey Boulton, Kevin Wilkins, Lilit Arakelyan, Anna Carlise, Wendy Pigott, Sue Paoletti, Brandon Batham, Leo Amanse, Kathy Arevalo, Mookie Johnson, Stephanie Pressman, Rob Reale, and Tainy Contreras. Tickets are $16 for general admission, $10 for students, and $12 for seniors and kids. It is directed by Christopher Coddington, with scenic design by Cesar Holguin, costumes by Suzan Meier, lighting by LAVC students Stephanie Pressman and Josh Holt. Persephone Clover is the stage manager, and Janette Jara and Briana Norman are the assistant stage managers. For more information, visit the Theater Arts Department Web page at www.lavctheater.com. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/196147 or by calling the BrownPaperTicket Hotline at (800) 838-3006.
October 9-12
Jacquelyn Hams Invited to Speak at the Geological Society of America’s Upcoming Annual Meeting
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Hams, chair of the LAVC Earth Science Department, has been selected to speak about Geoscience Education during the annual meeting of the Geological Society of America on October 9-12, 2011 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She will be making a presentation entitled "Creating Lab Tracks to Accommodate Diverse Student Populations in an Introductory Laboratory Class at a Two-Year College" as part of the GSA's Session on Geoscience Education IV: Geoscience for All—Addressing Challenges in Open Door Institutions and/or Small Geoscience Programs. This annual meeting is attended by approximately 6000 scientists from across the country. Congratulations Jackie!
October 12
Breast Cancer Awareness Event at ASU Club Day on October 12
The LAVC Dance Club, the Student Health Center and the Associated Student Union (ASU) will be holding a Breast Cancer Awareness Event on Wednesday, October 12 from 12:45-1:45 p.m. in Monarch Square. During that time, there will be a dance performance vigil by the LAVC Dance Club featuring breast cancer survivor speakers. The campus community is invited to come and sign an inspirational quilt with encouraging words; the quilt will be donated to a local cancer clinic after the event. There will also be FREE pink support ribbons (while supplies last). For more information, contact the LAVC ASU Office at (818) 778-5516 or visit www.lavc.edu/asu.
October 11
Are You Prepared to Apply to a UC Campus? Sign Up Today for the UC Application Webinar
The Career/Transfer Center will offer a University of California Application Webinar on Tuesday, October 11 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center located in the Student Services Annex. Come learn more about the application process, and what you will need to apply to transfer to a UC campus. The application filing period is November 1-30, 2011. Additional workshops will be held on October 20, and November 8, 16 and 22. For more information and how to sign up for the webinar, visit the Career/Transfer Center Web page at www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
October 10
Help LAVC Improve Student Success by Playing "The Finish Line" Game
The STARS Committee and PASS (Preparing All Students for Success) will hold a "STARS Workshop: The Finish Line" on Monday, October 10 from 1:30-3 p.m. in the Cafeteria Conference Room. Come play an interactive board game called "The Finish Line", which will lead into a discussion about the multiple barriers students face and ways the college can help our students succeed by addressing these obstacles to success. For more information, contact Professional Development at (818) 947-2712 or profdev@lavc.edu.
October 10
Zev Garber to Talk at UCLA's Center for Jewish Studies
Zev Garber, professor emeritus of Jewish Studies, will be giving a talk on the topic "That Jesus Cover" at the UCLA Center for Jewish Studies. His talk, which will be moderated by UCLA's William Schniedewind, will examine how even though there is a consensus that Jesus lived and died a faithful Jew, there are ramifications of that for Jews and Christians. Zev is scheduled to speak on Monday, October 10 at 12 p.m. at UCLA's 306 Royce Hall; the event is free to the public but pre-registration is required. For more information or to RSVP, email cjsrsvp@humnet.ucla.edu or call (310) 267-5327. Congratulations Zev!
October 8
American Guitar Society to Hold a "Guitar Concert" at LAVC
The LAVC Music Department and the American Guitar Society (AGS) will present a "Guitar Concert" by Classical Guitarist Cameron O'Connor on Saturday, October 8 at 8 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall (Music 106). This concert is the inaugural concert of the AGS's 2011-2012 Concert Series. Cameron O'Connor recently graduated from the Julliard School and has been a top prize winner in six international competitions. His recent highlights include an invitation to play at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City, and a performance under the baton of Chinese composer Tan Dun in his Concerto for Six. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $15 for AGS members, and $10 for students and seniors. For more information, visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/188442.
October 6
Are You Prepared to Apply to a UC Campus? Sign Up Today for the UC Application Webinar
The Career/Transfer Center will offer a University of California Application Webinar on Thursday, October 6 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center located in the Student Services Annex. Come learn more about the application process, and what you will need to apply to transfer to a UC campus. The application filing period is November 1-30, 2011. Additional workshops will be held on October 11 and 20, and November 8, 16 and 22. For more information and how to sign up for the webinar, visit the Career/Transfer Center Web page at www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
October 5
Free Wednesday Concert – College Faculty to Perform at the "LAVC Piano Faculty Concert" on October 5
The LAVC Music Department will present a Free Wednesday Concert entitled "LAVC Piano Faculty Concert" on Wednesday, October 5 from 1-2 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall (Music 106). This concert, which will feature performances by LAVC faculty who teach piano instruction courses at the college, is part of the Fall 2011 Free Wednesday Concert Series. For more information, contact the Music Department Concert Hotline at (818) 778-5633 or visit www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
October 5
LAVC to Host the LACCD Board of Trustees Meeting on October 5
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) will hold its monthly board meeting on Wednesday, October 5 at LA Valley College; the Public Session of the LACCD Board of Trustees Meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m. in Monarch Hall. The campus community is invited to attend the public session. For more information on the LACCD Board of Trustees meeting at LAVC, contact the LAVC President's Office at (818) 947-2321.
October 2
Dennis Reed to Speak at Tacoma Art Gallery
Dennis Reed, dean of Fine and Performing Arts at LAVC, has been invited to speak about "Independent & Daring: Women Photographers of the West Coast, 1900-1965" at the Tacoma Art Gallery in Tacoma, Washington. His talk will focus on a few of the most notable women photographers during the first half of the 20th Century, including Virna Haffer and some of her West Coast contemporaries, and the interesting bodies of work they produced while living self-sufficient lives that were sometimes unconventional. Dennis is scheduled to speak on Sunday, October 2 at 1 p.m. in conjunction with the Tacoma Art Gallery's "A Turbulent Lens: The Photographic Art of Virna Haffer" exhibit from July 1-October 16, 2011. For more information, visit the Tacoma Art Gallery Web site at www.tacomaartmuseum.org/Page.aspx?nid=388.
October 1-2
Burbank Kennel Club to Hold an All-Breed Dog Show at LAVC This Weekend
The Burbank Kennel Club will hold its annual All-Breed Dog Show on Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the LAVC North Mall (the grass area between the Theater Arts, Art and
Cafeteria buildings). This free event will feature a "Hollywood"-themed event with gorgeously groomed canines competing for "Best in Show"; only American Kennel Club (AKC) entered dogs allowed. There will also be celebrity look-alikes, booths selling specialty dog items, and food and refreshment vendors. For more information, contact Jack Bradshaw, Burbank Kennel Club superintendent, at (323) 727-0136 or visit www.jbradshaw.com.
October 1
LAVC Media Arts Department Presents its Annual Student Screening Showcase
on October 1
The LAVC Media Arts Department will hold its "2010-2011 Student Screening Showcase" on Saturday, October 1 at 6 p.m. in the Mainstage Theater in the Theater Arts Building. This free event will feature student projects during the Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 semesters from the college's Cinema and Media Arts 101 and Cinema 115 classes, as well as the Media Arts Student Committee Directed Study Projects. For more information, visit the Media Arts Department Web site at www.lavc.edu/mediaarts/.
Deadline: September 30
Financial Aid is Looking for Student Workers!
The LAVC Financial Aid Office is now hiring student workers. You must be enrolled in 12 units, and have passed English 101 and Math 115 with a grade of "C" or better. The application deadline is September 30. To pick up an application, visit the Financial Aid Office in the 1st Floor of the Student Services Center.
Deadline: September 30
Reminder—The UC TAG Program Deadline is September 30!
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center encourages students to sign up to participate in the UC Transfer Agreement Guarantee (TAG) program; the deadline to apply is September 30. TAG offers guaranteed admission to students who complete a core of courses at a community college. For more information, go to the Career/Transfer Center located in the Student Services Annex or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
September 28
Free Wednesday Concert—Tom Luer Jazz Quintet Concert on September 28
The LAVC Music Department will present a free concert by the Tom Luer Jazz Quintet on Wednesday, September 28 from 1-2 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall (Music Building, Room 112). This concert is part of the Fall 2011 Free Wednesday Concert Series. For more information, contact the LAVC Music Department Concert Hotline at (818) 778-5633 or visit www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
September 27
Worried About Not Being Accepted to a UC Campus Next Fall? Attend a UC TAG Webinar and Learn How to Get Guaranteed Admission!
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will offer a University of California TAG (Transfer Admission Guarantee) Webinar on Tuesday, September 27 at 1 p.m. in the Counseling Department in the Student Services Annex. This webinars will share information about the UC Transfer Admission Guarantee Program, which offers guaranteed admission to students who complete a core of courses at a community college. The deadline to apply for the UC TAG Program is September 30, 2011. For more information and how to sign up for the webinar, visit the Career/Transfer Center Web page at www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
September 27
Free U.S. Naturalization Information Session to be Held at LAVC
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in partnership with the LAVC Citizenship Center will provide a free naturalization information session for legal permanent residents and interested naturalization applicants on Tuesday, September 27 from 10-11:30 a.m. and 11:30 am-1 p.m. in Monarch Hall. Topics covered at each session will include the naturalization process, the naturalization test, rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship, and a mock naturalization interview. Armenian- and Spanish-speaking USCIS staff will be available to speak to attendees. Free study materials will also be distributed; supplies are limited. For more information, contact the LAVC Citizenship Center in the Continuing Education Office at (818) 947-2974 or visit www.lavc.edu/continuinged/services.html.
September 26
LAVC to Hold a STARS Workshop on "Preventing Academic Dishonesty"
The LAVC Strategic Team for the Advancement and Retention of Students (STARS) will hold a "Preventing Academic Dishonesty" workshop for faculty, staff and students on Monday, September 26 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room. This first STARS event of the Fall semester will examine the underlying causes of cheating and plagiarism, and the strategies that work to overcome this obstacle to learning. This collaborative workshop will allow faculty, staff and students to have an open dialogue on academic dishonesty. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact the Professional Development Office at (818) 947-2712.
September 26
Attention Students! LAVC Business Office's Returns to Normal Hours of Operation
Starting Monday, September 26, the LAVC Business Office will return to its regular hours of Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m.-3:45 p.m. For more information, visit the Business Office Web site.
Former LAVC TAP Student Receives a UCLA Scholarship
Eleanor Karen Ryngler, a former LAVC TAP (Transfer Alliance Program) student who recently transferred to UCLA, has been named as a Wasserman TAP Scholar at UCLA for the 2011-2012 academic year. Transfer students who are selected as TAP Scholars are entitled to an academic scholarship of at least $5,000 per year. The scholarship is renewable for a second year of the student has achieved a UCLA GPA of at least 3.0 (B average), completed 45 units (by Fall 2012), and have participated in or committed to participating in undergraduate research or an off-campus internship. Congratulations!
Deadline: September 25
Attention All Students! The Last Day to Drop Classes without Receiving a "W" Online is September 25
Students are reminded of the last day to drop classes without receiving a "W" (online) is Sunday, September 25. For a complete list of deadlines this semester, view the Fall 2011 Schedule at www.lavc.edu/schedules.html.
Welcome to Vernon Bridges, LAVC's New Financial Aid Manager
Vernon Bridges has recently joined LAVC as its new Financial Aid Manager. He will be responsible for managing the overall function of the college's Financial Aid Office. Vernon has more than 20 years of professional experience in Financial Aid, and was formerly the Financial Aid Manager at LA City College. His office is located in the Financial Aid Office in the Student Services Center, and he can be reached at bridgevd@lavc.edu or (818) 947-2541. Welcome Vernon!
October & November
Are You Prepared to Apply to a University of California Campus? Sign Up Today for the UC Application Webinar
The Career/Transfer Center will offer a University of California Application Webinar on October 6, 11 and 20, and November 8, 16 and 22 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Come learn more about the application process, and what you will need to apply to transfer to a UC campus. The application filing period is November 1-30, 2011. For more information and how to sign up for the webinar, visit the Career/Transfer Center Web page at www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
Do You Have Your Parking Permit? Remember to Properly Display Your Student Parking Pass or You May Get a Ticket
The LAVC College Sheriff’s are now issuing parking citations to vehicles parked in student parking lots on campus without a valid student parking pass. They will also be citing vehicles without a faculty/staff parking decal that are parked in any “staff” parking spot or in the faculty/staff parking areas. You can purchase a student parking pass in the Business Office, which is located on the corner of Campus Drive and Hatteras Street. For more information, visit the Business Office Web site.
Ronald Reis Publishes a New Book on the Great Depression and the New Deal
Ronald “Ron” Reis, chair of the LAVC Technology Department, has recently published a new book entitled The Great Depression and the New Deal. This book, which is part of a history set by Chelsea House Publishing, is written for young adults and is earmarked for junior and senior high schools around the country. Other books by Ron Reis include The Dust Bowl, The World Trade Organization, Sitting Bull, and Ted Williams. Congratulations!
September 23
Calling All Job Seekers! Learn How to Successfully Return to Work by Joining the LAVC Job Club on September 23
The LAVC Job Club will hold its next meeting on Friday, September 23 from 8:30 a.m.-12 noon in the Behavioral Science Building, Room 101. This popular and unique program has been highly successful in returning people to the workforce. Job seekers will have a golden opportunity to network with others, peruse job leads, meet with professional job counselors, and refine his or her job search techniques. For more information, visit www.lavc.edu/jobtraining/jobclub.html.
Deadline: September 23
Attention All Students! The Last Day to Drop Classes In-Person without Receiving a “W” and Petition for Credit/No-Credit is September 23
Students are reminded of the last day to drop classes without receiving a “W” (in-person or online) and the deadline to petition for Credit/No-Credit for the Fall 2011 semester is Friday, September 23. For a complete list of Fall 2011 deadlines, view the Fall 2011 Schedule.
September 21
LAVC Music Department to Present a Free “Piano / Violin Duo” Concert on September 21
The LAVC Music Department will present a “Piano / Violin Duo Concert on Wednesday, September 21 from 1-2 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall. This concert, which is part of LAVC’s Free Wednesday Concert Series and is open the public, will feature artists Rochelle Abramson, violin, and Dr. Robert Chauls, piano. A complete schedule of Music Department concerts is available on the LAVC Music Department Web site. For more information, contact the Music Department’s Concert Information Line at (818) 778-5633 or email concerts@lavc.edu.
September 16-17
LAVC to Offer the GED Test on September 16-17
LAVC will offer the GED (General Educational Development) Test on September 16-17. Registration for the test begins 2 weeks prior to the test, and space is limited. All test takers must have a valid form of identification at registration. The GED testing fee is $150 and the partial re-test fee is $35 per subject; all fees must be paid at the time of registration. The LAVC CalWORKs Office is an official GED Testing Site, and offers the test every month.Additional test dates are: October 21-22 and November 18-19. For more information, contact Margie in the LAVC CalWORKs Office at (818) 947-2976 or visit the CalWORKs Web Page.
LAVC Launches PASS to Help Improve Student Success
At Opening Day, LAVC announced the start of a new campus-wide initiative called PASS (Preparing All Students for Success). To help strengthen our strategies to improve student success, faculty, staff, administrators and students across the campus will work more closely together towards the shared goal. Earlier this year, LAVC and the rest of the Los Angeles Community College District were selected to participate in a national consortium of 190-member colleges called Achieving the Dream (ATD). Using the toolbox provided by ATD, LAVC will begin to start using data more effectively to help close the achievement gaps and improve student outcomes. Over the next couple of months, more information about PASS will be shared with the campus.
Deadline: September 16
Want to Get Involved on Campus? Apply Today to be an ASU Officer!
The ASU (Associated Student Union) is now taking applications for the following open positions: Chief Justice, Parliamentarian, ICC Senate Representative, Commissioner of Athletics, Commissioner of Ethnic & Cultural Affairs, Commissioner of Evening Division, and Commissioner of Political Affairs. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 16 at 12 noon. Applications must be turned into the ASU Office located on the 2nd Floor of the Student Services Center. For more information, contact the ASU Office at (818) 778-5516.
Deadline: September 15
Attention Female Students! Are You Interested in Playing on the Soccer Team?
The LA Valley College Women's Soccer Team is looking for a few more players to complete our roster for the 2011 season. Any female soccer players (with experience) that are interested in playing college soccer should contact coach Shane Watkins at (818) 778-5523 or email at watkinst@lavc.edu by September 15.
September 14
LAVC to Host a Free Speech Lecture on September 14 in Honor of
Constitution Day
The LAVC Student Activities Office and the Associated Student Union (ASU) will hold a free Constitution Day lecture entitled "Photography as Artistic Expression" on Wednesday, September 14 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Art Building, Room 103. This free lecture by Professor Dennis Reed will cover the following topics: "Porn or Protected Speech", "What is Social Value", "What is Commercial Speech", and "How Free is Free Speech". All attendees will receive a Free U.S. Constitution Pocket Guide. For more information, contact Elizabeth Ortiz (818) 947-2702.
Get Smart—Rent, Use, and Return! Save up to 50% by Renting Your Textbooks from the LAVC Bookstore
The LAVC Bookstore is renting textbooks to students, which can save you up to 50% off the cost of traditional textbooks. The best part is that renting textbooks is easy, and better than shopping online—there are no shipping fees! For more information, contact the LAVC Bookstore at (818) 947-2313.
September 14
LAVC Music Department Kicks Off its Fall Concerts Series with a Concert by
Dave Damiani and the No Vacancy Orchestra
The LAVC Music Department will feature its first concert of the new school year with a free performance by LAVC Alumnus Dave Damiani with his nine-piece "No Vacancy Orchestra" on Wednesday, September 14 from 1-2 p.m. in the Music Instrumental Room (Music 112). This concert of swinging show tunes, which is part of the department's Fall 2011 "Free Wednesday Concert Series", will also include the opportunity to meet the performers after the performance. A complete schedule of Music Department concerts is available on the LAVC Music Department Web site at www.lavc.edu/music. For more information, contact the Music Department's Concert Information Line at (818) 778-5633 or email concerts@lavc.edu.
Deadline: September 12
Don't Get a Ticket! Remember to Properly Display Your Student Parking Pass Starting September 12
The LAVC College Sheriff's will begin issuing parking citations starting Monday, September 12 to vehicles parked in campus parking lots without a valid student parking pass. You can purchase a student parking pass in the Business Office, which is located on the corner of Campus Drive and Hatteras Street. For more information, visit the Business Office Web site.
Deadline: September 12
Attention All Students! The Deadline to Drop a Class without Fees and/or to get a Enrollment Fee Refund is September 12
Students are reminded that the deadline to drop a class without incurring fees (in-person or online) and the deadline to drop a class with a refund of enrollment fees (in person or online) for the Fall 2011 semester is Monday, September 12. For a complete list of Fall 2011 deadlines, view the Fall 2011 Schedule.
Deadline: September 9
Get College Credit for Your Job this Fall through Cooperative Education!
LAVC students can receive college credit for their work experience during Fall 2011 by taking a Cooperative Education class; the deadline to add a class is Friday, September 9. To be eligible, you must be working/interning during the 17-week Fall semester (students who are self-employed, temps, substitutes, informal childcare providers or homecare providers are not eligible) and be enrolled in and complete one other additional class. Information on how to enroll is available at the Cooperative Education web page
Be Prepared! The Financial Aid Office is Extremely Busy
Due to an increased number of financial aid applicants there may be longer wait times when visiting or contacting the Financial Aid Office. The last check-in for services will be at 6 p.m. Students are encouraged to be patient, and the office staff will try to assist all students as promptly as possible. For more information, visit the Financial Aid Web site.
Deadline: September 9
LAVC to Offer an Accelerated Math Series This Fall to Help Get Students to College-Level Math in Just Two Semesters!
LAVC Foundation Skills is offering an new accelerated Math series for students who have placed in Math 105 that will allow them to be prepared to take college-level math in only one year (two semesters). These accelerated math classes are part of learning community and are paired together with a one-unit Personal Development class to provide students with additional study and test taking skills to help them successfully complete their math classes. After successfully completing the four-course series, students will be prepared to take college-level math (Math 225/227 or Math 245). For more information, contact Scott Weigand at (818) 947- 2811 or weigansm@lavc.edu or visit the Humanities Building, Room 100.
Ends: September 8
LAVC Student Show 2011 Ends on September 8
The LAVC Art Gallery is holding an exhibition of student work entitled “Student Show 2011” from August 29-September 8 in the LAVC Art Gallery. The exhibition highlights artwork created by LAVC students during the 2010-2011 academic year. The Art Gallery is open Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; free parking is available for guests in Parking Lot C. For more information, contact the LAVC Art Gallery at (818) 947-2431 or huynhpx@lavc.edu, or visit it Art Gallery Web page.
September 8
Learn How to Get Guaranteed Admission to Transfer to a UC Campus
The Career/Transfer Center will offer a University of California TAG (Transfer Admission Guarantee) Webinar on Thursday, September 8 at 10 a.m. and Wednesday, September 14 at 2 p.m. in the Counseling Department in the Student Services Annex. This webinar will share information about the UC Transfer Admission Guarantee Program. For more information and how to sign up for the webinar, visit the Career/Transfer Center Web page.
September 7 & 8
LAVC Theater Arts to Hold Auditions for its Fall Productions of Spring Awakening and Reckless on September 7 & 8
The LAVC Theater Arts Department will be holding auditions on September 7 and 8 for its upcoming fall productions of the rock musical Spring Awakening, and the dark lyrical comedy Reckless by Craig Lucas in the Horseshoe Theater. The audition dates for Spring Awakening will be on Wednesday, September 7 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Thursday, September 8 from 3:30-6:30 p.m.; the audition for Reckless will be held on Wednesday, September 7 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. and Thursday, September 8 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. For the audition requirements, the casting breakdown and the upcoming performance dates, visit www.lavctheater.com or look at the Theater Arts Building callboard. For more information, please email Chris Coddington at ccoddington@earthlink.net or Cathy Pyles as pylescs@lavc.edu.
Deadline: September 7
Attention Students—Volunteer in the Community and You Can Earn College Credit!
The LAVC Service Learning Program and LAVC Cooperative Education Department offers students participating in Service Learning to earn college credit through Cooperative Education for every 60 hours of volunteer service. To be eligible, you must participate in the Service Learning Program, and have completed a Cooperative Education Application by the Wednesday, September 7. For more information and listings of volunteer opportunities through Service Learning, contact Rick Brossman at (818) 947-2642. For more information on earning college credit for volunteering, contact the Cooperative Education Department at (818) 947-2334.
September 5
Campus Closed for Labor Day
LAVC will be closed on Monday, September 5 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. All offices will be closed; all classes will not meet on that day. The college will resume normal hours of operations and classes will resume on Tuesday, September 6. For a complete list of holidays and other important campus events, visit www.lavc.edu/calendar.
August 29 - September 2
It’s Time to Sell Your Old Textbook to the LAVC Student Bookstore!
The LAVC Bookstore will be holding Textbook Buyback from August 29-September 2. The Textbook Buyback window will be open in the Bookstore in Campus Center on August 29-September 1 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m., and September 2 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, contact the LAVC Bookstore at (818) 947-2717.
August 31
ASU Kicks Off the New School Year with a Welcome Back Day!
The LAVC Associated Student Union (ASU) welcomes all students to be part of the ASU Welcome Back Day on Wednesday, August 31 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in Monarch Square. Free hot dogs and drinks will be provided. You will also have the opportunity to meet and greet the newly elected members of the ASU Executive Council, and share any concerns you have with them. You can also get information about getting involved in student government on campus! For more information, contact the ASU at (818) 778-5516.
August 29
Welcome Back! Fall Semester 2011 Starts August 29
Day and evening classes for the Fall 2011 semester will begin on Monday, August 29. Weekend classes will begin on Saturday, September 3. Students are encouraged to look at the updated class schedule in the Class Schedule/Catalog page for schedule changes/updates. For a complete list of dates and deadlines visit the online calendar.
Posted: 6/30/2011
Until August 29
Certain Campus Offices Are Closed for the Summer – Cafeteria, Career/Transfer Center, Foreign Language Lab, and Student Health Center
During the summer, several offices on campus will be closed until the start of Fall 2011 semester. The following offices will be closed until August 29: LAVC Cafeteria, Career/Transfer Center, Student Health Center and Foreign Language Lab. For more information regarding these offices, visit their individual web pages.
Updated: 8/19/2011
August 26
Attention All Job Seekers! Learn How to Be Successful in Your Job Search by Joining the LAVC Job Club on August 26
LAVC's popular Job Club will meet on Friday, August 26 from 9 a.m.-12 noon in Behavioral Science 101. This unique program has been highly successful in returning people to the workforce. Job seekers will have a golden opportunity to network with others, peruse job leads, meet with professional job counselors, and refine his or her job search techniques. Free parking is available for participants in Parking Lot B. For more information, visit www.lavc.edu/jobtraining/jobclub.html.
Posted: 8/18/2011
August 22
Parking Lot D Reopens on August 22, and Parking Lot A Reopens on August 25
Parking Lot D will open for student and staff parking on Monday, August 22; Parking Lot A is scheduled to be reopen on Thursday, August 25. Both lots were closed for several months to make needed improvements to those parking areas. Parking Lot D was temporarily closed in the Spring and Summer to enable the installation of new parking stalls with new photovoltaic panels, and for repaving and restriping the parking area. Parking Lot A was renovated to make improvements to the traffic flow in the lot, add additional parking spaces, create a new pedestrian walkway to the Metro stop on Fulton Avenue and Burbank Boulevard, and to install new parking lot lighting and new blue light emergency phone stations to ensure safety on campus. For the latest construction update, please visit www.lavc.edu/revitalizingvalley/constructionupdates.html.
Got Questions Regarding a Campus Construction Project? Get the Latest News and Construction/Parking Updates from the reVitalizing Valley College Web Page
LAVC regularly posts updates on campus construction on the LAVC reVitalizing Valley College’s Web page. There is also a Construction/Parking Updates link that notes construction notifications regarding all current projects that may impact access to campus buildings, walkways, roadways or parking at www.lavc.edu/revitalizingvalley/constructionupdates.html. The reVitalizing Valley College Web site provides the campus, and the community we serve with information and updates on the campus building program that is being funded by voter-supported Prop A/AA and Measure J. For more information, visit www.lavc.edu/revitalizingvalley/index.html.
LA Parent Magazine Readers Select LAVCs Community Services’ Gymnastics Program as the “Best Gymnastics Center in the Valley”
The LAVC Community Services Department’s Gymnastics Program was recently voted as one of the “Best Gymnastics Center in the Valley for 2011” by the readers of LA Parent Magazine. The program was singled out for the range of classes that it offers, for being affordable, and the quality of its coaches. To view the August issue of LA Parent Magazine, visit http://losangeles.parenthood.com/. Congratulations!
Anthropology Department Selects Rebecca Stein as its New Department Chair
Rebecca Stein has been elected as the department chair for the new Anthropology Department. As department chair, Rebecca will oversee the department’s course offerings, faculty and budget. The Anthropology Department is focusing this year on instituting improvements based on course assessment results, growing its online offerings, and continuing to integrate the use of new technology, tools and specimens into the human evolution lecture and laboratory courses. Rebecca’s office is located in the Allied Health and Sciences Center, Room 305, and she can be reached at (818) 947-2538 or steinrl@lavc.edu. Congratulations Rebecca!
William Wallis Publishes a New Book and Has Accepted Editorial Duties for Two
Regional Publications
William Wallis, professor of English at LAVC, has recently published a new book titled Images, and has accepted editorial duties for Shofar: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Jewish Studies and West Magazine. His new book Images, which features his daughter’s photography along with his poetry, was published by Lone Wolf Editions in July 2011. William also sits on the editorial board for Shofar, the official journal of the Midwest and Western Jewish Studies Association, and works with Editor Zev Garber, professor emeritus of Jewish Studies at LAVC, to vote on issues related to the quarterly publication. In addition, he has evaluated full-length submissions at Purdue University Press, and recently recommended that a new volume on contemporary Klezmer Music in Europe be accepted for publication in the Shofar Publications Series. He may also edit a volume on Music and Song Literature of the Sefardim. At West Magazine, William assists Chief Editor Nuala Linke-Ivic, who is formerly of the LAVC English Department and now works at West Los Angeles College, with selecting poetry submissions for publication, and has a column of poetry which appears in each issue.
Updated: 8/5/2011
August 19-20
LAVC to Offer the GED Test on August 19-20
LAVC will offer the GED (General Educational Development) Test on August 19-20; Testing is offered every month through the CalWORKs Office. Registration for the test begins 2 weeks prior to the test, and space is limited. The GED testing fee is $150; fees must be paid at the time of registration. LAVC is an official testing site for the GED (General Educational Development) Test, which is facilitated by the LAVC CalWORKs Office. Additional test dates are: September 16-17, October 21-22 and November 18-19. For more information, contact Margie in the LAVC CalWORKs Office at (818) 947-2976 or visit www.lavc.edu/calworks.
Updated: 8/12/2011
June 20 - August 19
Final Week of Summer Hours for Admissions & Records, Financial Aid, Counseling, and All Student Services Offices
From June 20-August 19, 2011, Admissions & Records will be open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-12 noon and 3-7 p.m., Financial Aid, and Counseling will be open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m., and the Assessment Center, Services for Students with Disabilities, Outreach and Recruitment, Associated Student Union, EOPS, TRiO, and the Vice President of Student Services Office will be open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Please note: Transcripts, Faculty Services, Graduation, Prerequisites, International Students and General Information Services will be CLOSED DAILY from 12 noon - 3:00 p.m. All offices in the Student Services Center and Annex will return to their normal hours of operation starting Monday, August 22. For a schedule of the hours of operation for frequently used services on campus, visit www.lavc.edu/officehours.
Posted: 7/22/2011
July 27 - Nov 22
Career/Transfer Center to Offer Webinars for Students Interested in Transferring to a UC Campus
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will offer webinars on the University of California TAG (Transfer Admission Guarantee) Program, and the University of California Application Process during Summer 2011, and the Fall 2011 Semester. The UC TAG Webinar will be offered on Wednesday, July 27 at 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 3 at 10 a.m., Thursday, August 25 at 2 p.m., Thursday, September 8 at 10 a.m. and Wednesday, September 14 at 2 p.m. The UC application webinars are scheduled for October 6, 11 and 20, and November 8, 16 and 22 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Students, faculty, staff and administrators are encouraged to visit the Career/Transfer Center to take advantage of the many services that are being offered. For more information and to sign up for a webinar, visit the Career/Transfer Center Web page at www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
June 20- August 12
Monarch Day Camp is Back! Give Your Kids Something Fun to Do This Summer
LAVC Community Services will be offerings its Monarch Day Camp from June 20-August 12 for campers ages 5 and up. In addition, it will also offer a variety of other summer camp options including an All-Sports Camp, Adventure Camp, Arts & Crafts Camp, Aquatics Camp, Basketball Camp, Baseball Camp, Catalina Island Adventure Camp, Cheerleading Camp, Dance Camp, Football Camp, Gymnastics Camp, Judo Camp, Nature Explorers Camp, Yosemite Adventure Camp, Soccer Camp, Springboard Diving Camp, Tennis Camp, Theatre Arts Camp and Overnight Camps. Registration is now available online at http://lavalley.augusoft.net for all overnight adventure camps and supersaver day camp programs. For more information, contact the Community Services Office at (818) 947-2577, ext. 4172.
Updated: 8/8/2011
Until August 11
Summer Hours for the LAVC Bookstore Ends August 11
During the summer, the LAVC Bookstore will be open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-6:15 p.m., and closed on Friday. The Bookstore’s special summer hours will be in effect from June 13-August 11. For more information about the Bookstore, visit its Web site at http://www.lavcbookstore.com/.
Posted: 6/10/2011
August 9
EOPS Will Accept New Students for the Fall Semester on a First-Come, First-Served Basis on August 9
The Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) Office will accept a limited number of students for the Fall 2011 semester starting on Tuesday, August 9 from 9 a.m.-12 noon and 3 p.m.-7 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Students will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visit the EOPS Web site at www.lavc.edu/eops/index.html.
Posted: 6/16/2011
Summer 2011
LAVC’s Community Services Offers Classes for the Whole Family This Summer!
LAVC Community Services offers a variety of lifelong learning courses for the entire community. From Acting/Performing Arts to Business/Career Training to Exercise/Sports Fitness to Children’s Classes, it has something fun for you and your family this summer. Community Services is also offering Summer Reading Programs for Children and Adults, Monarch Day Camp for kids ages 5 and up, and a variety of specialty and overnight camps for kids. Registration is now available online at http://lavalley.augusoft.net for all overnight adventure camps and supersaver day camp programs. For more information, contact the Community Services Office at (818) 947-2577, ext. 4172.
Eight LAVC Faculty Members Help the Next Generation of Instructors by Mentoring Project MATCH Interns
LAVC faculty members Eric Swelstad (Media Arts), Arantxa Rodriguez (Media Arts), William Wallis (English), Alfred Zucker (English), Abraham Hoffman (History), Nathan Palencia (Philosophy), Cynthia Travelbee (Psychology) and Art Cherdack (Psychology) are mentoring interns who are interested in teaching at the community college-level through the Project MATCH (Mentors Act To Change History) Program. This instructional development program coordinated by the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) prepares and recruits prospective faculty members who meet certain criteria by providing him/her with a valuable internship/mentoring opportunity with current faculty members. Each intern is assigned a mentor that matches his/her particular subject area, will be assigned to work with the mentor to teach a 3-unit class, and will have the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the various responsibilities of faculty. By participating in this program, it may lead to a career as a full-time community college instructor, counselor or librarian for the interns.
Get the Latest Updated Campus Committee Schedule on the LAVC 411 Web Page
An updated schedule of campus committee meetings has been posted on the LAVC 411 page at www.lavc.edu/411/. The schedule, which is in an Excel format, notes the meeting dates of all Tier 1 and Tier 2 shared governance committees, and other selected workgroups. All committee chairs/leaders are asked to notify the Public Relations Office (at news@lavc.edu) if there are any changes/updates to that schedule. Individuals with questions regarding a specific committee and/or its meeting date, should contact the appropriate committee contact noted on the LAVC 411 Web page.
Posted: 7/29/2011
August 3
Career/Transfer Center to Offer a Free UC Transfer Agreement Guarantee (TAG) Webinar on August 3 for Students Who Want to Transfer to a UC Campus
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will offer “University of California TAG (Transfer Admission Guarantee)” webinars on Wednesday, August 3 at 10 a.m., Thursday, August 25 at 2 p.m., Thursday, September 8 at 10 a.m. and Wednesday, September 14 at 2 p.m. For more information and to sign up for a webinar, visit the Career/Transfer Center Web page at http://www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
Updated:7/28/2011
August 2- 4
New & Continuing Students Learn Tips on How to Be Successful at LAVC at the Student Success Jamboree on August 2-4
The LAVC Student Success Committee will hold new and returning students to a free “LAVC Student Success Jamboree” on August 2-4 from 9 a.m.-12 noon in Monarch Hall. This three-day bridge program will give students the tools and tips they’ll need to be successful at Valley College! Participating students will not only learn about LAVC’s programs and resources that will help them get the most out of their education, but will be able to make connections with instructors, staff, and other students! For more information, please email stars@lavc.edu.
Posted: 7/22/2011
July 29
Calling All Job Seekers—Learn How to Be More Successful in the Job Search by Joining the LAVC Job Club
The LAVC Job Club meets on Friday, July 29 from 9 a.m.-12 noon in the Faculty Lounge. This popular and unique program has been highly successful in returning people to the workforce. For more information, visit the Job Club Web page at www.lavc.edu/jobtraining/jobclub.html.
Posted: 7/22/2011
Until August 19
Admissions & Records, Financial Aid & Counseling, and All Student Services Only Open Monday-Thursday This Summer
From June 20-August 19, 2011, Admissions & Records, Financial Aid, and Counseling will be open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m., and the Assessment Center, Services for Students with Disabilities, Outreach and Recruitment, Associated Student Union, EOPS, TRiO, and the Vice President of Student Services Office will be open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Please note: Transcripts, Faculty Services, Graduation, Prerequisites, International Students and General Information Services will be CLOSED DAILY from 12 noon - 3:00 p.m. All offices will return to their normal hours of operation starting Monday, August 22.
Introducing the New Director of the Career/Transfer Center – Clive Gordon
As of July 1, Clive Gordon assumes the duties of the director of the Career/Transfer Center. As director, he is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Career/Transfer Center, working with college and university transfer admission representatives, and coordinating the college’s annual career/transfer fair. Clive takes over for Dr. Synthia Saltoun, former director of the Career/Transfer Center, who recently retired earlier this year. Clive’s office is located in the Student Services Annex, and he can be reached at (818) 778-5576 or gordonca@lavc.edu.
LAVC Named As a Leading Degree Producer for Asian Americans
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education has named LAVC as one of the “Top 100 Degree Producers of Asian American Associates: All Disciplines Combined”. During the 2009-2010 academic year, LAVC awarded a total of 81 associate degrees to Asian Americans.Each year, the publication ranks institutions by the number of degrees it confers to minority students, which are based on the U.S. Department of Education reports submitted by each institution.
LAVC Recognized As a Top Producer of Associate Degrees for Hispanics
LAVC has been named as a “Top 100 Degree Producers of Hispanic Associates: All Disciplines Combined” by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. A total of 55 associate degrees were awarded to Hispanic students during the 2009-2010 academic year.Each year, the publication ranks institutions by the number of degrees it confers to minority students, which are based on the U.S. Department of Education reports submitted by each institution.
John Milligan Selected to be a Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry
John Milligan, department chair of Chemistry/Physics, has been recently selected to be a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry. The Royal Society of Chemistry is the largest organization in Europe for advancing the chemical sciences. Supported by a worldwide network of members and an international publishing business, the Royal Society of Chemistry’s activities include education, conferences, science policy and the promotion of chemistry to the public. Congratulations John!
Eric Swelstad is the IDEAS Acting Director Due to Richard Holdredge’s Retirement
The Institute for Developing Entertainment Arts & Studies (IDEAS) will have a temporary director due to the retirement of IDEAS Director Richard Holdredge. Media Arts Department Chair Eric Swelstad will be acting director of the program until a new director is selected. The selection process for a new director will begin soon. For more information on the IDEAS Program, visit http://www.lavc.edu/IDEAS/index.html.
Congratulations to Barbara Goldberg—New Chair of the Counseling Department
As of July 1, Barbara Goldberg is serving as the new chair of the LAVC Counseling Department. As department chair, Barbara will oversee and coordinate the services offered by the Counseling Department. She is looking forward to making the Counseling Department be as efficient as possible. One of her departmental goals is to focus on student access in spite of the limited counseling staff. She also hopes to incorporate more technology into its services by expanding the department’s Web page, and adding an online counseling option for students. Barbara’s office is located in the Counseling Department in the Student Services Annex, and she can be reached at (818) 947-2647 or goldbeba@lavc.edu. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Georgianna Sampler!—New Chair of the Library Department
As of July 1, the LAVC Library Department will have a new department chair, Georgianna Sampler. As the department chair, Georgianna will oversee the operations of the college’s Library, and manage the faculty and courses offered by the Library Sciences discipline. Her office is located in the Temporary Library, and she can be reached at (818) 947-2770 or samplegw@lavc.edu. Congratulations Georgianna!
Posted: 6/30/2011
July 21-23
LAVC SummerFest Presents Anything Goes on July 15-16, 21 and 23
The Departments of Music and Theater, and the Dance Program will present Cole Porter's Anything Goes on Friday, July 15, Saturday, July 16, and Thursday, July 21 at 8 p.m., Friday, July 22 at 2 p.m. and Saturday, July 23 at 8 p.m. in the Mainstage Theater. In addition, this year LAVC is offering a free after-show cabaret entitled “Songs of Tin Pan Alley” with coffee and dessert immediately following all evening performances. The second season of LAVC’s annual SummerFest will not only feature Anything Goes, Cole Porter's de-lightful, de-lovely, toe-tapping, Tony-winning 1930's musical extravaganza, but Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, a deliciously subversive and sparklingly silly comic masterpiece. The other production of The Importance of Being Earnest is scheduled for Friday, July 15, Saturday, July 16, and Thursday, July 21 at 8 p.m., and Saturday, July 23 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the Mainstage Theater. Tickets to each theatrical performance are $16 for general admission, $12 for seniors and kids and $10 for students with ID. Guest parking will be available in Parking Lot B and College Road North. For tickets, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/22666 or call our ticket hotline at (800) 838-3006. For more information, visit www.lavcsummerfest.com/season.html or email Summerfest@lavc.edu.
Posted: 6/30/2011
July 16-22
LAVC SummerFest to Present The Importance of Being Earnest on 16-17 & 22
The Departments of Music and Theater, and the Dance Program will present Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest on Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17 at 2 p.m., and Friday July 22 at 8 p.m. in the Horseshoe Theater. In addition, this year LAVC is offering a free after-show cabaret entitled “Songs of Tin Pan Alley” with coffee and dessert immediately following all evening performances. The Importance of Being Earnest is Oscar Wilde's deliciously subversive and sparklingly silly comic masterpiece, and is the first of two productions to be featured in the second season of LAVC’s annual SummerFest. The other production of Anything Goes is scheduled for Friday, July 15, Saturday, July 16, and Thursday, July 21 at 8 p.m., Friday, July 22 at 2 p.m. and Saturday, July 23 at 8 p.m. in the Mainstage Theater.Tickets to each theatrical performance are $16 for general admission, $12 for seniors and kids and $10 for students with ID. Guest parking will be available in Parking Lot B and College Road North. For tickets, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/22666 or call our ticket hotline at (800) 838-3006. For more information, visit www.lavcsummerfest.com/season.html or email Summerfest@lavc.edu.
Posted: 6/30/2011
Deadline: July 22
Interested in Going Into Politics? Apply Today to be an Intern for Assemblymember Gatto’s Office
The Office of Assemblymember Mike Gatto is accepting interns for its 2011 Summer Internship program at its District Office in Burbank. They are looking for eager interns to join their team for an exciting opportunity to work first-hand with the State Legislature. This is an unpaid position, but interns can earn college credit. Intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to: answer phones, constituent data entry, research district events, coordinate with other Federal, state, and local agencies, elected officials and their offices, perform due diligence for district events the Assemblyman will attend, opportunities for staffing the Assemblyman at various district-wide events, interact with constituents, and general office tasks, as assigned. The complete internship announcement is available at the Job Resource Center. To apply, please send your resume by faxing to (818) 558-3042 or email to Assemblymember.Gatto@assembly.ca.gov by Friday, July 22.
Posted: 6/30/2011
July 20
LAVC SummerFest Presents an “Orchestra ‘Pops’" Concert by the Kadima Conservatory Orchestra on July 20
The Departments of Music and Theater, and the Dance Program is sponsoring an outdoor “Orchestra ‘Pops’ Concert” by the Kadima String Conservatory Orchestra with a guest vocalist on Wednesday, July 20 at 7 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall. The admission to this orchestra “pops” concert is a $5 donation at the door (no pre-paid reservations). This performance is part of the 2011 SummerFest at LAVC.For more information, visit www.lavcsummerfest.com/season.html or email Summerfest@lavc.edu.
Posted: 7/19/2011
Attention Students! The LACCD Student Information System Temporarily Not Working
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Student Information System is temporarily not operational. This system, which LAVC students use to access their student information, was shutdown due to an issue at the District Office. The shutdown impacts all students at the nine colleges in the LACCD. At this point in time, there is no estimated time when it will be back up and running. We apologize for this inconvenience. Please check the LAVC Web site for any future updates.
Posted: 7/7/2011
July 16- 17
Attention Campus Community!! Don't Forget About the Closure of Interstate 405 from July 16-17
From July 16-17, Interstate 405 between the Interstate 10 and the 101 Freeway will be closed; the I-405 freeway will reopen on Monday, July 18, 2011 at 5 a.m., and all ramps and connectors will be reopened by 6 a.m. This stretch of I-405 is being closed to enable the demolition of the Mulholland Bridge as part of the Interstate 405 widening project. To help ease traffic during this time, Metro has information available on alternate travel routes from the Westside to the Valley, and will be offering special transit service, which includes extra buses on major Westside and Valley streets, free fare on Red, Purple and Orange and selected bus lines, and added Metrolink trains. For more information including alternate route maps and details on the special transit service, visit http://www.metro.net/projects/I-405.
LAVC Ranked as a Top Community College for Awarding Associates Degrees to
Hispanics
The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Magazine has named LAVC as one of the “Top 50 Community Colleges For Hispanics – Five-Year Comparison Degrees Granted To Hispanics” in 2011. This recognition was bestowed to the top community colleges in the nation for their success in granting associate degrees to Hispanic students. LAVC was one of the two colleges in the Los Angeles Community College District to receive this recognition!
Posted: 6/30/2011
July 8- July 23
LAVC SummerFest to Present The Importance of Being Earnest Starting July 8, Anything Goes Starting July 15, and “Orchestra ‘Pops’ Concert” on July 20
As part of the second season of SummerFest, the LAVC Music and Theater and Dance Departments will
present Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest, a deliciously subversive and sparklingly silly comic masterpiece, and Cole Porter's Anything Goes, a de-lightful, de-lovely, toe-tapping, Tony-winning 1930's musical extravaganza. In addition, it will offer an evening cabaret and a orchestra pops concert by the Kadima Conservatory Orchestra. The Importance of Being Earnest will be performed on Friday, July 8 and Saturday, July 9 at 8 p.m., Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17 at 2 p.m., and Friday July 22 at 8 p.m. in the Horseshoe Theater, and Anything Goes will be performed on Friday, July 15, Saturday, July 16, and Thursday, July 21 at 8 p.m., and Saturday, July 23 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the Mainstage Theater. In addition, this year LAVC is offering a free after-show cabaret entitled “Songs of Tin Pan Alley” with coffee and dessert immediately following all evening performances. There will also be an outdoor “Orchestra ‘Pops’ Concert” by the Kadima String Conservatory Orchestra and a guest vocalist on Wednesday, July 20 at 7 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall. Tickets to each theatrical performance are $16 for general admission, $12 for seniors and kids and $10 for students with ID. Guest parking will be available in Parking Lot B and College Road North. For tickets, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/22666 or call our ticket hotline at (800) 838-3006. For more information, visit www.lavcsummerfest.com/season.html or email Summerfest@lavc.edu.
Did You Know? LAVC Changed its Shared Governance Structure to One Council with Six Subcommittees
At the Joint Council Retreat on June 23, LAVC approved a new shared governance structure. This new structure streamlines the old joint council structure into one single council (Institutional Effectiveness Council), with six reporting subcommittees (Educational Planning Committee, Hiring Prioritization Committee, Program Effectiveness & Planning Committee, Student Success Committee, Technology Committee, Work Environment Committee). Tom Jacobsmeyer, vice president of Administrative Services, was elected the new Council Chair. If you would like to be involved in a shared governance committee or workgroup, please complete the 2011-2012 Committee Interest Survey posted at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LAVCCommitteeInterest. For the latest information on campus committees, please visit the LAVC 411 Web page at www.lavc.edu/411/.
Posted: 6/30/2011
July 4
LAVC Closed for Independence Day
LAVC will be closed on Monday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Classes will resume and all college offices will reopen on Tuesday, July 5. Please note: Several offices have summer hours of operation, so please check the office hours posted on the LAVC Web site at www.lavc.edu/officehours.
Posted: 6/23/2011
June 30
Councilmember Krekorian to Hold a Jobs and Business Development Advisory Committee Meeting at LAVC
Councilmember Paul Krekorian, City Council District 2, will hold a Jobs and Business Development Advisory Committee Meeting on Thursday, June 30 at 8:15 a.m. in LAVC’s Monarch Hall. This event will give the community an opportunity to share ideas on how to create good jobs in Los Angeles. There will be representatives from the Valley Economic Development Center, Community Redevelopment Agency, Department of Building and Safety, LAVC Fellows Program, the Valley Green Team, Department of Contract Administration, Office of Finance, Los Angeles World Airports, General Services Department, Port of Los Angeles and Department of Water and Power. A light breakfast will be served. To RSVP, contact Councilmember Krekorian’s Office at (818) 755-7676 or email Blanca.maldonado@lacity.org.
Five Students in the Math Department Received Scholarships
The Math Department congratulates its five scholarship recipients who were honored at the department luncheon on June 3 at The Odyssey. The Math Department awarded four departmental scholarships, and three foundation scholarships. The following students received scholarships: Ian Jones, the recipient of the Leon Marzillier Scholarship for $250, Eberth Quezada, the recipient of the Hawkinson Memorial Scholarship for $500, the Iyer Memorial Scholarship for $250, and the Math Department scholarship for $500, Peter Rees and Edgar Dolukhanyan, the recipients of a Math Department scholarship for $300 each, and David Song, the recipient of a Math Department scholarship for $500. Congratulations to all the scholarship recipients!
Ron Reis Wins a Western Writers of America Spur Award
Ron Reis, chair of the Technology Department, recently won a Western Writers of America’s 2011 Spur Award in the “Best Juvenile Nonfiction” category. He won for his book Buffalo Bill Cody, which was published by Chelsea House. To download a copy of the all the award winners, visit http://www.westernwriters.org/2011_June_Roundup_SPUR_WINNERS.pdf.
Congratulations to the EOPS Scholarships Winners
The Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS) selected 10 recipients to receive its Anniversary Scholarship. The following students were selected: Elizabeth Alexander, Dieu-Donne Bitoyi, Yesenia Hernandez, Ricardo Martinez, Hayk Matevosyan, Tatevik Minasyan, Narine Mnatsakanyan, Vivienne O'casey, Shawntiana Sanders, and Yesenia Valdez. The students were selected based on the completion of their academic goal, GPA and an essay they wrote on how they are successful despite of life challenges or barriers. Congratulations!
Posted: 6/16/2011
June 22-29
LAVC Bookstore Closed for Inventory on June 29, but Open for Clerk Service from June 22-28
Due to preparation for inventory, the LAVC Bookstore will offer only clerk service on the following days: June 22-27 from 8 a.m.-6:15 p.m., and June 28 from 8 a.m.-12 noon; the Bookstore will be closed for inventory on June 28 at 12 noon, and remain closed on June 29. During the rest of the summer, the Bookstore will be open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-6:15 p.m., and closed on Friday. It will return to its normal hours of operation on August 15. For more information, contact the LAVC Bookstore at (818) 947-2313.
Updated: 6/16/2011
June 25
LAVC to Hold its 2011 LAVC Athletic Hall of Fame Installation and Banquet on June 25
The LAVC Athletic Hall of Fame will be holding an induction ceremony and banquet for its 2011 Induction Class on Saturday, June 25 starting at 5 p.m. in Monarch Hall and Patio. This year, the Class of 2011 inductees include: Doug Baker, Charles Lee, Don McKenzie (posthumous), Wayne Quigley, Ted Calderone, George Goff, Gail Malone, and the 1968, 1969 and 1970 Men's Cross Country teams. Tickets to the Athletic Hall of Fame Induction banquet dinner are $60 per person; tickets can be purchased online at www.lavcfoundation.org/givenow.php. For more information, contact the LAVC Foundation at (818) 947-2618 or www.lavcfoundation.org/, or visit the Athletic Hall of Fame Web site at www.lavc.edu/Athletics/halloffame.htm.
Updated: 6/16/2011
June 24
Calling All Job Seekers! Join the LAVC Job Club on June 24
LAVC Job Training will hold the next meeting of the LAVC Job Club on Friday, June 24 from 9 a.m.-12 noon in the Cafeteria Dining Room. This unique program has been highly successful in returning people to the workforce. For more information, visit www.lavc.edu/jobtraining/jobclub.html.
Posted: 6/16/2011
June 23
Financial Aid Office Will be Temporarily Closed on June 23
The LAVC Financial Aid Office will be closed all day on Thursday, June 23, 2011 for staff training. The Financial Aid Office will re-open on Monday, June 27 with its summer hours of operation (Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m.). For more information, contact Financial Aid at (818) 947-2412 or visit http://www.lavc.edu/financialaid/.
Updated: 6/9/2011
Now-June 17
Help Us Improve Our Services—Deadline Extended until June 17 for the President’s Office and the Administrative Services Office Surveys!
The LAVC President’s Office and the LAVC Administrative Services Office are conducting surveys to evaluate the services they provide; both surveys will close on Friday, June 17. Faculty, staff, students, and/or the public are invited to complete the appropriate surveys online at www.lavc.edu/servicessurvey/. The LAVC President’s Office oversees the Professional Development, LAVC Foundation, LAVC Historical Museum, Public Relations, Webmaster, Research & Planning, and Compliance Office. The Administrative Services Office oversees Custodial/Gardening/Maintenance, Information Technology, Sheriff's Office, Vice President of Administrative Services Office, Budget Office, Mailroom, Master Calendar, Reprographics, Switchboard, Business Office, Payroll Office, Personnel Office, Procurement/Purchasing, Receiving, Bookstore, Community Services, and Cafeteria. For more information, contact the Research & Planning Office at (818) 947-2434.
Former LAVC Graduate Accepted into Harvard University
Eboni Haynes, a graduate of LAVC, has been recently accepted into Harvard University’s Divinity Masters
program. Eboni graduated from LAVC in Spring 2008, and is currently a UCLA peer mentor in the Career Transfer Center. Congratulations!
LAVC is now an Official GED Testing Center
Los Angeles Valley College is pleased to announce our newly approved Official GED Testing Center. CalWORKs will offer the Official GED Test (starting in the Fall 2011 semester) once every month except in December. Testing is available on-campus to all students and members of the community. CalWORKs also offers free practice testing for the GED every Friday. For more than sixty years, the GED Tests have broadened the educational, professional, and personal opportunities of millions of adults who were not able to complete their formal high school education. For more information, contact Margie Thomas, GED Coordinator at the CalWORKs office in Bungalow 14 or by calling (818) 947-2976.
LAVC Speech Team Named as an Honoree for the Steve Allen Excellence in Education Award
The Valley Economic Alliance recently selected the LAVC Speech Team as an honoree for the 2011 Steve Allen Excellence in Education Award. The team was recognized for winning a Team Gold Medal at the 2011 Phi Rho Pi, National Public Speaking Championship Tournament. This is the 3rd time—in the past 4 years—that the team has earned a gold medal designation. Congratulations to the LAVC Speech Team!
Valley College Publishes Its Climate Action Plan
LAVC has posted a copy of its new Climate Action Plan on its ReVitalizing Valley College Web page. This 28-page report outlines how the campus plans to become climate neutral by 2050. LAVC agreed to the American College and University President's Climate Commitment in 2007 and by doing so has made an official commitment to sustainability. To download the LAVC Climate Action Plan, visit www.lavc.edu/revitalizingvalley/newsbriefs.html#CAP
Valley College’s Vocal Jazz Ensemble Performs at the “Day in the Park” Event
The LAVC Vocal Jazz Ensemble was one of the featured performers at the Day in the Park community event on May 29. This annual event, which is sponsored by the Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council, took place at the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks War Memorial Park. Congratulations to the LAVC Jazz Ensemble.
Updated: 6/2/2011
Ends: June 10
Calling All Graduating and Transferring Students! Final Chance to Take the Graduation Survey
Students who are graduating and/or transferring at the end of the Spring semester are asked to go online to complete the Graduation Survey. To take the online survey, visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/8MQSZMR. This survey will be open until the end of the semester. For more information, please contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2626.
Updated: 6/2/2011
Deadline: June 10
Calling All Graduates! Are You Transferring to a College or University This Fall?
LAVC would like to recognize its graduating students who will be transferring to four-year colleges and universities this Fall on the college's electronic marquee. If you'd like to share what school you're transferring to, please send an email with your name, the school you are going to, and your student ID number to news@lavc.edu; the deadline has been extended to Friday, June 10.
Updated: 6/9/2011
Looking for a Class this Summer? Theater 301 is Still Accepting Students!
The Theater Arts Department has seats available in its Stagecraft Class (Theater 301, section 8001) this summer. This interesting class will help to build scenery, costumes and props, or help hang, focus and run lights for the two SummerFest productions of Anything Goes and The Importance of Being Earnest. The class meets in the afternoons and some evenings (TBA) between June 13-July 24. For more information and an add card, contact Cesar Holguin at holguica@lavc.edu, (818) 947-2787 or (818) 947-2786.
Posted: 5/5/2011
Attention Graduates! Purchase Your Cap & Gown at the LAVC Bookstore
The LAVC Bookstore is now selling graduation caps and gowns for students who are participating in the 2011 Commencement Ceremony on June 8. For more information on Commencement, visit http://www.lavc.edu/commencement/student.html.
Updated: 5/26/2011
June 8
Congratulations for the Class of 2011! LAVC Commencement 2011 is June 8
LAVC will hold its 2011 Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday, June 8 at 5 p.m. in Monarch Stadium. This annual event recognizes the accomplishments of all the students who completed the requirements for an associates degree or certificate during the 2010-2011 academic year. This year, there will be commencement speeches from two outstanding student speakers, Congressman Brad Sherman and Chancellor LaVista as part of our ceremony. For more information, visit www.lavc.edu/commencement/index.html
Updated: 6/2/2011
June 8
LAVC Child Development to Hold Reception Honoring Its Graduates
The Child Development Department will hold a reception to honor its students who are graduating this spring with a degree in Child Development on Wednesday, June 8 from 2-3 p.m. in the Child Development Department Infant/Toddler Yard (located between the Child Development Department and the Family Resource Center Buildings). Family and friends are also welcome. For more information, contact the Child Development Department at (818) 947-2407.
Posted: 6/2/2011
Ends: June 6
Attention Students!!! I-TAP Program Ends June 6
The LACCD Metro Pass Program is being discontinued due to the fact that the funding for the program has ended. There are no current plans to continue with I-TAP program on any of the nine LACCD campuses, including LAVC. If you would like to continue to ride the Metro this fall, you can apply for the standard College/Vocational Pass, which offers a reduced-fare pass to qualified applicants for only $36 per month. For more information, visit www.metro.net.
Posted: 5/26/2011
May 31- June 6
Watch for Stressed Students! LAVC Finals Week Ends June 6
LAVC will hold finals week for the Spring 2011 semester from May 31-June 6. Final examinations will be held on the day and time specified on the Final Examination Schedule, and in the regularly assigned classroom. The Spring 2011 Final Examination Schedule is available at www.lavc.edu/schedule/SP11_FinalExamSchedule.pdf.
Updated: 5/26/2011
May 26- 27 & May 31- June 3
It’s Time to Sell Your Books at the LAVC Bookstore! Textbook Buyback Ends June 3
The LAVC Bookstore will hold its Textbook Buyback period from May 26-27, and May 31-June 3. Students may visit the Bookstore Buyback entrance to sell their gently used textbooks to the Bookstore. Textbook Buyback is open May 26, 31, June 1 and 2 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m., and May 27 and June 3 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. There will also be over $1,000 in prize giveaways including an iPad, Printers, and much more! For more information, contact the LAVC Bookstore at 818-947-2717 or visit www.lavcbookstore.com.
Posted: 5/26/2011
Ends: June 3
Apparel Sale at the LAVC Bookstore! Sale Ends June 3.
The LAVC Bookstore will be having an apparel sale from May 23-June 3. There will be no sales tax on already marked down sweatshirts, hats and t-shirts. Visit the LAVC Bookstore for the selection of sale items. For more information, contact the LAVC Bookstore at (818) 947-2717.
Posted: 5/26/2011
May 25- June 2 & August 29- September 8
You’re Invited to the Opening Reception for the “LAVC Student Show 2011”
The LAVC Art Gallery is featuring a new exhibition of student work entitled “Student Show 2011” from May 25-June 2 and August 29-September 8 in the LAVC Art Gallery. The “Student Show 2011” exhibition highlights the tremendous breadth of artworks created by LAVC students during the 2010-2011 academic year. The selected works are among exemplary pieces produced in courses taught within the Art Department that span a wide range of disciplines in the visual arts such as drawing, painting, design, illustration, photography, printmaking, three-dimensional design, sculpture and ceramics. The Art Gallery is open Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; free parking is available for guests in Parking Lot C. The Art Gallery will be closed on May 30 due to the Memorial Day holiday. For more information, contact the LAVC Art Gallery at (818) 947-2431 or huynhpx@lavc.edu, or visit its Web page at www.lavc.edu/arts/artgallery.html.
Posted: 5/26/2011
Deadline: June 3
Should We Ban Smoking On Campus?
The Work Environment Committee is looking at the issue of smoking on campus and we want your opinion! LAVC students, faculty, staff and administrators are all encouraged to fill out the survey and let us know what you think. The survey will be taken down Friday, June 3.
Posted: 5/26/2011
May 30
Campus Closed for Memorial Day on May 30
LAVC will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. All offices will be closed and classes will not be in session. The college will resume its normal hours of operation on Tuesday, May 31. For a complete list of dates and deadlines, visit www.lavc.edu/calendar.
Posted: 5/24/2011
May 27
Attention Students! Student Services Center and Annex will Close Early at 1 pm on Friday, May 27
All offices in the Student Services Center and Annex will close early on Friday, May 27. Services provided by Admissions & Records, Counseling, Career/Transfer Center, Assessment Center, Financial Aid, Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD), Associated Student Union, Outreach & Recruitment, EOPS, TRiO, and the Vice President of Students Services Office will end at 1 p.m. (instead of 2 p.m.) on Friday. All offices will resume its normal hours of operation on Tuesday, May 31. For a schedule of its normal hours of operation, visit http://www.lavc.edu/officehours.
Posted: 5/19/2011
May 26
LAVC Family Resources Center and Child Development Department to Hold a Children’s Book Authors and Illustrators Panel
The Family Resource Center and Child Development Department will hold a “Writing Books for Children” authors’ panel discussion on Thursday, May 26 from 7-8:30 p.m. in Behavioral Science Building, Room 100. This panel discussion will feature three children's book authors and illustrators, and will discuss how they came to this career and the process of writing for children. The panelists are Betty Briney, author of "Tyrannosaurus Tex", Susan Lendroth, author of "Calico Dorsey", and Antointette Portis, author and illustrator of "Not A Box". This free event is open to students, faculty/staff and the public. For more information, contact the Family Resource Center at (818) 778-5612.
Posted: 5/20/2011
May 26
Are You Searching for a Major? Or Deciding on Your Future Career?
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will be holding an “Undecided Major/Career Workshop” on Monday, May 23 from 1-2 p.m. and Thursday, May 26 from 5-6 p.m. in the Student Services Annex. Learn how to find out what career option you should explore, and what are your options for your academic major. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer.
Posted: 5/19/2011
May 26
Come see the LAVC Music Department’s “Student Performances” on May 24 and 26
The LAVC Music Department will present LAVC Student Performances on Tuesday, May 24 and Thursday, May 26 at 11:20 a.m. in the Music Recital Hall. Both events are free. For more information, visit the Music Department Web site at www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
Posted: 5/19/2011
May 25
You’re Invited to the Opening Reception for the “LAVC Student Show 2011”
LAVC Art Gallery will hold an opening reception for its newest exhibition entitled “Student Show 2011” on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. in the Art Gallery. The “Student Show 2011” exhibition, which will run from May 25-June 2 and August 29-September 8, highlights the tremendous breadth of artworks created by LAVC students during the 2010-2011 academic year. The selected works are among exemplary pieces produced in courses taught within the Art Department that span a wide range of disciplines in the visual arts such as drawing, painting, design, illustration, photography, printmaking, three-dimensional design, sculpture and ceramics. The Art Gallery is open Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; free parking is available for guests in Parking Lot C. For more information, contact the LAVC Art Gallery at (818) 947-2431 or huynhpx@lavc.edu, or visit its Web page at www.lavc.edu/arts/artgallery.html.
Posted: 5/19/2011
May 24
Don’t Miss the “LAVC Broadway Showcase” on May 24
The LAVC Music Department will present a “LAVC Broadway Showcase” on Tuesday, May 24 at 7 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall. Tickets are $5 in advance plus $1 online service fee (at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/153115), or $8 at the door. There will be a free reception immediately following the performance. For more information, visit the Music Department Web site at www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
Posted: 5/19/2011
May 24
Want to Learn More About LAVC’s Plans for the Trees on Campus? Come to the LAVC Tree Master Plan Town Hall Meeting on May 24
LAVC will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, May 24 from 1-2:30 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. to discuss the LAVC Tree Master Plan. The campus community is invited to attend one of the two meetings to learn more about the college’s plans for sustaining our urban forest for the next 50 years. Participants will receive a preview of Tree Master Plan draft. This event is open to students, faculty, staff, administrators, and friends. Click here to view a copy of the event flyer. For more information, contact the LAVC President’s Office at (818) 947-2321.
Posted: 5/19/2011
May 24 & 26
The LAVC Music Department will present LAVC Student Performances on Tuesday, May 24 and Thursday, May 26 at 11:20 a.m. in the Music Recital Hall. Both events are free. For more information, visit the Music Department Web site at www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
Posted: 5/20/2011
May 23 & 26
Are You Searching for a Major? Or Deciding on Your Future Career?
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will be holding an “Undecided Major/Career Workshop” on Monday, May 23 from 1-2 p.m. and Thursday, May 26 from 5-6 p.m. in the Student Services Annex. Learn how to find out what career option you should explore, and what are your options for your academic major. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer.
Posted: 5/19/2011
May 23 & 24
Prepare to Transfer to a 4-Year College or University at the “How to Transfer” Workshop!
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will be holding a “How to Transfer Workshop” on Monday, May 23 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, May 24 from 1-2 p.m. in the Student Services Annex. This workshop will teach you the steps you need to take to successfully transfer to a 4-year college or university. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer.
Posted: 5/19/2011
May 23
LAVC Wind Ensemble Concert on May 23
The LAVC Wind Ensemble will perform on Monday, May 23 at 8 p.m. in the Mainstage Theater. Tickets are $5 per person. For more information, visit the Music Department Web site at www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
Posted: 5/19/2011
May 22
Want to be a Cheerleader? Come Audition for the LAVC Dance Team.
LAVC is looking for dancers for the 2011-2012 Monarch Spirit Dance Team. Auditions will be held on Sunday, May 22 at 12 noon. To be eligible to audition, you must have attended one of the clinics held on May 17 or 18. For more information, contact Coach Rachel Paul at (818) 947-2600 ext. 8393 or paulra@lavc.edu, or visit www.lavc.edu/Athletics/cheerleading.html.
Updated: 4/18/2011
Summer 2011
LA Valley College to Offer Only Courses for Special Programs This Summer
LAVC announces that the only classes to be offered this summer will be those that are part of special or year-round programs. Enrollment in summer classes will be extremely limited, and only students who are eligible to take those special or year-round program classes will be given an add card directly from the instructor. LAVC students are encouraged to look for available classes at other area colleges. The Cooperative Education Program will offer a few classes this summer, which are open to the public, but students will need to obtain an add card from the instructor in order to enroll. To view the LAVC press release, visit http://www.lavc.edu/campusnews/press.html.
Posted: 5/19/2011
May 22
LAVC Music Department Benefit Concert – “Music of Broadway” with the LAVC Philharmonic Choir, LAVC College Choir and the Vocal Jazz Ensemble
The LAVC Concert Choir will hold a Music Department Benefit Concert entitled “Music from Broadway” on Sunday, May 22 at 2 p.m. in the Mainstage Theater. This performance will feature with the LAVC Philharmonic Choir, LAVC College Choir and the Vocal Jazz Ensemble. This is the second concert to benefit the LAVC Music Department. Tickets are $25 for general admission, $15 for students/seniors and $10 for LAVC students. For more information, visit the Music Department Web site at www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
Posted: 5/19/2011
LAVC Art Department Faculty Featured in Local Art Exhibitions
Two faculty members in the LAVC Art Department, Jamison Carter and Phung Huynh, are featured artists in local art exhibitions. Jamison and his wife Margaret are featured in the current “Laws of Attraction: An Artists' Couples Exhibit” at the Center for the Arts in Eagle Rock, which runs from May 14-June 17. Phung is featured in the upcoming exhibiton entitled “Telephone” at the Torrance Museum of Art from May 28-June 5. Congratulations!
Posted: 5/19/2011
May 21
LAVC Music Department Benefit Concert – “VSO Goes to the Movies” with special sneak peek at the SummerFest 2011 production of Anything Goes
The LAVC Concert Choir will hold a Music Department Benefit Concert with the Valley Symphony Orchestra entitled "VSO Goes to the Movies" on Saturday, May 21 at 7 p.m. in the Mainstage Theater. This performance will also feature a special sneak peek at the SummerFest 2011 production of Anything Goes. Tickets are $25 for general admission, $15 for students/seniors and $10 for LAVC students. For more information, visit the Music Department Web site at www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
Posted: 5/12/2011
May 19
Get Course Credit for Your Summer Internship. Learn More at Cooperative Education’s “Summer Internship Workshop”
The LAVC Cooperative Education Program will hold a “Summer Internship Workshop” on Thursday, May 19 from 10-11:30 a.m. in Bungalow 49. Come learn how approved work hours during the semester can translate into college-credit units. You will also find out about multiple summer internship opportunities you can apply for, how to set objectives for a new job or internship, and how to apply for and be a part of the Cooperative Education Program at LAVC. For more information, contact the Cooperative Education Office at (818) 947-2572.
Posted: 5/12/2011
LAVC Student Elected as the Student Trustee on the LACCD Board of Trustees
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) recently announced that Amber Barrero, a student at LAVC, was named the winner of the Student Trustee Election. Amber will serve as the Student Trustee on the LACCD Board of Trustees for the 2011-2012 academic year, and will represent the voice of the students in the district. She will be seated at the LACCD Board of Trustee’s election on June 15. Congratulations Amber!
Posted: 5/12/2011
Zev Garber Recently Featured in Panel Discussion at Purdue University
Zev Garber, professor emeritus of Jewish Studies at LAVC, recently was invited to speak at a panel discussion at Purdue University, which was held in celebration of the launch of his latest book entitled “The Jewish Jesus: Revelation, Reflection, Reclamation.” This new book is a collection of essays that cover the historical, literary, liturgical, philosophical, religious, theological and contemporary issues related to the Jewish Jesus. Zev was also interviewed by WBAA (an NPR affiliate) on the book; a link of the video interview is available on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SAOF-4pFzE. Congratulations!
Posted: 5/12/2011
Richard Kahn Publishes a New Music Textbook
Richard Kahn, assistant professor of music, has recently published a textbook entitled "Fundamentals of Music, a Modern Approach" by publishing giant Kendall-Hunt. This textbook offers a fresh perspective on music fundamentals that bridges the divide between classical music pedagogy and jazz and commercial techniques. It also provides an evenhanded coverage of a wide variety of musical styles, from Medieval to Motown. Congratulations!
Posted: 5/12/2011
May 18
Free Workshop on “Strategies for Taking In-Class Essay Exams” at the Writing Center
The LAVC Writing Center will offer a free workshop on “Strategies for Taking In-Class Essay Exams” on Wednesday, May 18 from 6-7 p.m. in Humanities 100. With Finals Week is just around the corner, this workshop will teach you valuable tips and strategies for taking in-class essay exams. You are encouraged to bring in class assignments and questions. All students who attend will receive a certificate verifying their participation. Please bring your student I.D. card to attend the workshop. For more information, contact the Writing Center at (818) 947-2810 or weigansm@lavc.edu, or visit http://www.lavc.edu/WCweb/workshops.html.
Posted: 5/12/2011
May 17 & 18
Want to be a Cheerleader? Come to the LAVC Dance Team Auditions
LAVC is looking for dancers for the 2011-2012 Monarch Spirit Dance Team. If you are interested, please attend one of the following clinics: held on Tuesday, May 17 or Wednesday, May 18 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the North Gym. At the clinics you will learn the audition routines and learn more about the Monarch Spirit program. The audition will be Sunday, May 22 at 12 noon. For more information, contact Coach Rachel Paul at (818) 947-2600 ext. 8393 or paulra@lavc.edu, or visit http://www.lavc.edu/Athletics/cheerleading.html.
Posted: 5/12/2011
May 17
Free Workshop on “How to do Research on the Internet” at the Writing Center
The LAVC Writing Center will offer a free workshop on “How to do Research on the Internet” on Tuesday, May 17 from 2-3 p.m. in Humanities 100. Are you working on a research paper? Attend this workshop, and learn valuable tips and strategies for how to conduct scholarly research on the Internet. You are encouraged to bring in class assignments and questions. All students who attend will receive a certificate verifying their participation. Please bring your student I.D. card to attend the workshop. For more information, contact the Writing Center at (818) 947-2810 or weigansm@lavc.edu, or visit http://www.lavc.edu/WCweb/workshops.html.
Posted: 5/13/2011
May 17
Attention Graduating and Transferring Students! Take the Graduation Survey by May 17
Students who are graduating and/or transferring at the end of the Spring semester are asked to go online to complete the Graduation Survey. All those completing the survey will be entered into a raffle on Tuesday, May 17 to win one of ten gift certificates. For more information, please contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2626.
Updated: 5/12/2011
May 16 &19
Are You Searching for a Major? Or Deciding on Your Future Career?
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will be holding an “Undecided Major/Career Workshop” on Monday, May 16 from 1-2 p.m. and Thursday, May 19 from 5-6 p.m. in the Student Services Annex. Learn how to find out what career option you should explore, and what are your options for your academic major. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer.
Posted: 5/13/2011
May 16 & 17
Prepare to Transfer to a 4-Year College or University at the “How to Transfer” Workshop!
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will be holding a “How to Transfer Workshop” on Monday, May 16 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, May 17 from 1-2 p.m. in the Student Services Annex. This workshop will teach you the steps you need to take to successfully transfer to a 4-year college or university. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/transfer/.
Posted: 5/12/2011
May 16
Calling all Students, Faculty, Staff and Administrators! You’re Invited to the Next STARS Event—“What Matters Most?”
The STARS Committee will hold its final event of the semester with a workshop entitled “What Matters Most?” on Monday, May 16 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Students will be able to discuss what they would like to take with them from their college experience, and will learn how to get the most of their time here at LAVC. Faculty, staff and administrators will share what they want their students to remember five years from now, and what activities in the classroom leave a lasting impact on their students. All students, faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to come and share their memories of key learning experiences. Cookies and beverages provided. For more information, contact Professional Development at (818) 947-2712, email profdev@lavc.edu, or visit www.lavc.edu/profdev.
Posted: 5/12/2011
May 15
You’re Invited to the Free Astronomy Lecture – “The Dawn Project”
LAVC Astronomy Group and Earth Science Department will hold an astronomy lecture entitled “The Dawn Project” on Sunday, May 15 at 7:45 p.m. in the LAVC Planetarium. Guest speaker Dr. Marc Rayman, chief engineer and mission manager for the Dawn Mission at Jet Propulsion Laboratory, will deliver a one-hour-long talk about the Dawn Mission to explore the asteroids Ceres and Vesta with a single unmanned spacecraft. This lecture will be free and open to students and the public. For more information, contact the LAVC Astronomy Group at (818) 947-2335.
Posted: 5/5/2011
May 14
Calling All Parents and Children! Annabelle’s Play Day to Be Held at LAVC
The Child Care Resource Center will hold its annual Annabelle Godwin Play Day on Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Monarch Square. This event features a free day of fun—with storytelling, hands-on science, art, music and movement activities, outdoor fun, entertainment and much, much more—for the entire family. There will also be a meet-and-greet with “Zoe” from Sesame Street. Each child will also go home with a free book. For more information, contact the Child Care Resource Center at (818) 717-1036 or visit www.ccrcla.org.
Posted: 5/5/2011
April 1-August 12
Construction Update on the Current Renovations to Parking Lot A
Since April 2011, Parking Lot A and half of College Road South has been closed for renovations. Students, faculty and staff who look at the lot today will see that the pavement has been removed in preparation for the upcoming improvements to the lot. Click here for a current picture of the construction progress. The lot is being remodeled to add additional parking spots, create a pedestrian walkway to the Metro Bus Stop, and install new lighting to ensure safety on campus. Parking Lot A and College Road South are scheduled to reopen by August 12, 2011. For the latest news on construction at LAVC, visit www.lavc.edu/revitalizingvalley.
Posted: 5/5/2011
May 13 & 14
LAVC Dance Program’s Spring Dance Concert – “Into the Spotlight”
The LAVC Dance Program will present its Spring 2011 Dance Concert entitled “Into the Spotlight” on Friday, May 13 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 14 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the Main Stage Theater. This dance concert is a collection of works by faculty, students, and guest choreographers. Tickets for the evening performances are $14 for general admission, and $11 for students with ID; Saturday matinee performance tickets are $12 for general admission and $10 for students with ID. Tickets can only be purchased online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Posted: 5/5/2011
May 13
Are You Enrolled in a Real Estate Class at LAVC? You May Be Eligible for a $1,000 Scholarship
The Southland Regional Association of Realtors is accepting applications for its “Young Real Estate Pros Scholarship”. Only LAVC students who are currently enrolled in real estate classes with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA are eligible to apply for this scholarship. The recipient will receive a reimbursement of $1,000 towards the cost of classes, books, etc. The scholarship application available at the Financial Aid Office; all interested students must submit their applications to Connie Kawaguchi in the Financial Aid Office by Friday, May 13, 2011.
Posted: 5/5/2011
May 12
Holocaust Remembrance Event at LAVC on May 12
Hillel at Valley, the LAVC German Club, and Jewish Studies Department are co-sponsoring a Holocaust Remembrance Event on Thursday, May 12 at 1 p.m. in Monarch Hall. Dave Lux, a Holocaust survivor, from the Museum of Tolerance will be our guest speaker. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity; not many still live to tell the story, and soon there will be no one at all. To view the event flyer, visit http://www.lavc.edu/flyers/LAVC%20Holocaust%20Program.pdf. For more information, contact Lynne Brower, Hillel Faculty Advisor, at browerl@lavc.edu or (818) 947-2974.
Updated: 5/5/2011
April 5- May 12
LAVC Art Gallery Exhibition “A Fine Day’s Work” Ends May 12
The LAVC Art Gallery and Arts Council presents a free art exhibition entitled “A Fine Day’s Work: Photographs from the Michael R. Whalen Collection” from April 5-May 12 in the LAVC Art Gallery. This exhibition consists of over 100 vintage photographs created between 1895 and 1988 by eighteen renowned photographers. All of the prints are drawn from the private collection of Michael R. Whalen, which uniquely features all the photographs by an artist taken during a single photographic session. The exhibit is open to the public. The Art Gallery is open Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. For more information, visit www.lavc.edu/arts/artgallery.html.
Posted: 5/5/2011
May 11
Calling All Students! Come Learn More About What You Can Do with a Sociology Degree at the Sociology Fair
The Sociology & Ethnic Studies Department will hold a “Sociology Fair” on Wednesday, May 11 from 1:30-3 p.m. in the Student Services Center’s Multipurpose Room (2nd Floor). This panel discussion with sociologists from various agencies will answer the question: “What can you do with a sociology degree?” Come and learn about the process of getting a sociology degree including the A.A., B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. as well as what to do once you have the degree. In addition to sociology faculty, the panel will include others who use sociology in their work. Snacks and drinks will be provided. For more information, contact Darby Southgate at (818) 947-2527.
Posted: 3/10/2011
March 15- May 11
LAVC Career/Transfer Center Presents the Spring 2011 Career Speaker Workshop Series
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will offer a series of “Career Speaker Workshops” on Tuesdays (between March 15-May 10) from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Foreign Language Building, Room 102. These workshops for the Spring 2011 semester will focus on specific groupings of careers, and students will be able to hear from professionals working in those fields. The following workshops will be offered: “Careers in Education” on March 15, “Careers in Business” on March 22, “Careers in Healthcare” on March 29, “Careers in Law” on April 5, “Careers in Green Careers” on April 12, “Careers in Human Services” on May 3 and “Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math” on May 10. All workshops are a free to the public. To view a flyer for this series, visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html. For more information or to request an accommodation, contact Synthia Saltoun in the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or email saltoun@lavc.edu.
Posted: 5/5/2011
May 11
Learn How to Make Good Food Choices at the Nutrition Workshop on May 11
The LAVC Student Health Center will offer an nutrition workshop entitled “Make Good Food Choices: No Matter Where You Choose to Eat” on Wednesday, May 11 from 11 a.m.-12 noon in the Student Services Center, Multipurpose Room. Nutrition students from CSUN will share pointers on how to make good food choices. This workshop is open to students, faculty, and staff. McDonald’s food coupons will be given to the first 40 participants. For more information, contact Jeri Holden at holdengj@lavc.edu or visit http://www.lavc.edu/studenthealth/calendar.html.