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Posted: 5/9/2011
May 11
Are You Looking for a Job? Come to the LA Fellows Orientation and Learn How to Set Yourself Apart from Other Job Seekers
The LAVC Job Training Program invites unemployed men and women to an orientation session for the final class of the LA Fellows program on Wednesday, May 11 at 10 a.m. in the Faculty Lounge. The LA Fellows program, which is funded through a grant by the City of Los Angeles, provides unemployed individuals with free training and volunteer opportunities while they seek full-time positions. Selected participants will acquire new skill sets, encounter countless opportunities to network with professionals, and project a marketable career candidate impression while presenting a community-focused image. LA Fellows participants will be selected through an application and interview process. They will receive seven weeks of training at LAVC covering executive-level topics including critical thinking, advanced job search skills, and how to generate effective business leads. In return, participants will volunteer their time and talents by sharing their professional expertise through project based roles at local nonprofits. For more information, visit the LA Fellows Web site at www.lafellows.org.
Posted: 5/5/2011
May 10
Don’t Miss the Last Philosophy Lecture of Spring 2011 on May 10
The LAVC Philosophy/Economics Department will hold its final “Great Philosophers Lecture: Russell” of the Spring semester on Tuesday, May 10 from 7-8 p.m. in Campus Center, Room 104. This free lecture is part of an on-going lecture series on philosophers. For more information or to request an accommodation, contact Christopher Pallotti at (818) 947-2468 or pallotc@lavc.edu.
Posted: 5/5/2011
May 10
Calling All STEM Students—Come to the “Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math” Workshop on May 10
The Career/Transfer Center is holding a “Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math” career panel on Tuesday, May 10 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Foreign Language Building, Room 102. This is the final event in the Spring 2011 Career Speaker Workshop Series. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer.
Posted: 5/5/2011
May 10
LAVC Students to Hold a “Rally in the Valley” on May 10
The Political Action Coalition student club at LAVC will be holding a “Rally in the Valley” on Tuesday, May 10 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Monarch Square. This event will bring together students, faculty, staff, administration and community members to address ways in which education at Valley College has been impacted by state budget cuts. There will additionally be a march on campus. It will also be an opportunity to educate the public about the important services that Valley College provides to the community and the ways in which all of these services are being threatened by budget cuts. To view the event flyer, visit http://www.lavc.edu/flyers/RallyValley.pdf. For more information, contact Zachary Knorr at (951) 368-8004 or knorrzd@lavc.edu.
Posted: 5/5/2011
May 9
Help Save a Life—Two Different Ways! You’re Invited to the LAVC Blood Drive and LAVC Bone Marrow Registry Drive on May 9
The LAVC Student Health Center and the American Red Cross will hold a “LAVC Blood Drive” and a “LAVC Bone Marrow Registry Drive” on Monday, May 9 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in Monarch Hall. The campus community will have two ways to help save a life—on the same day, at the same location. At the LAVC Blood Drive, all blood donors will receive 2 tickets to the Laugh Factory, and will be entered in a “Get Fit for Summer” drawing. To schedule a life-saving appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org (enter sponsor code: LAVC). The LAVC Bone Marrow Registry Drive will allow people to join the National Bone Marrow Registry and/or donate funds to help patients afford transplant, find a matching donor and build a future as we advance medical research. All bone marrow donors need to be between the ages of 18-60, and must be willing to donate to any patient in need and meet the health guidelines. Monetary donations can be made online at www.bethematchfoundation.org/goto/teampaige; every $100 raised allows one more person to be added to the registry. For more information on the LAVC Blood Drive or the LAVC Bone Marrow Registry Drive, contact Jeri Holden at holdengj@lavc.edu or visit http://www.lavc.edu/studenthealth/calendar.html.
Posted: 4/28/2011
May 6
Thinking About Becoming a Bruin? Come to the Spring 2011 Bus Trip to UCLA
The Career/Transfer Center and TRiO will be holding its “Spring 2011 University Bus Trip” to the University of California, Los Angeles on Friday, May 6 from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Students interested in attending this trip must RSVP at the Career/Transfer Center; there is a $5 refundable deposit for the bus. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947- 2646, or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer.
Posted: 4/28/2011
May 5 - Canceled
Are You Stressed? Need Tips on How to Cope? LAVC Student Health Center Offers a Stress Management Workshop
The LAVC Student Health Center will present a "Not Letting Distress and Anxiety Interfere with Success" workshop with Dr. Joseph Dadourian on Thursday, May 5 from 11 a.m.-12 noon in the Student Service Center Multi-Purpose Room. The campus community is invited to attend, and it is open to all students, faculty, staff and administrators. For more information, contact (818) 947-7280.
Updated: 5/3/2011
May 2- 6
LAVC to Hold a Mega Counseling Event Starting May 2
The Counseling Department will offer immediate advisement services for LAVC students from May 2-6; appointments are available in 15-minute increments from Monday, May 2-Thursday, May 5 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., and Friday, May 6 between 8 a.m.-1 p.m. During the entire week, counselors will be providing academic counseling for Fall enrollment for students. Academic counseling will help them plan ahead due to reduced class offerings, budget restrictions impacting college services and transfer restrictions/limitations. Students are encouraged to schedule a 15-minute appointment, and the Counseling Department will make every effort to accommodate walk-ins when possible. Students can schedule an appointment during the Mega Counseling Event by calling (818) 947-2600 x4200. To view the event flyer, visit http://www.lavc.edu/counseling/docs/May_Mega_Counseling_Event-2011.pdf.
Posted: 4/28/2011
Attention Students! Starting Fall 2011 the Enrollment Fee is $36 Per Unit
LAVC recently announced that the enrollment fee will be $36 per unit starting in the Fall 2011 semester. Governor Jerry Brown recently signed the bill SB 70 into law, which sets the enrollment fee for community college students to $36 per unit. This fee will be effective starting the Fall 2011 semester at all California community colleges. Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. Counseling is also available for students who would like assistance with academic planning. For more information, visit http://www.lavc.edu/campusnews/breakingnews.html.
Posted: 4/28/2011
May 4
Calling All Students, Faculty and Staff! Come to the LAVC Sustainability Workshop on May 4
LAVC Cooperative Education, Job Training, Professional Development, VTEA Grant and VCAP are co-sponsoring the next “LAVC Sustainability Workshop” on Wednesday, May 4 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the Student Services Center’s Multi Purpose Room (2nd Floor). Come learn about Green Landscapes and Living Systems in our own backyards! Learn how two individuals have transformed habitats and spaces at LAVC and in the Valley! This workshop features Professor Polasek and Dr. Alan Pollack, and includes a tour of a water reclamation project at LAVC! For more information, contact Doug Marriott at (818) 947-2572 or marriodc@lavc.edu, or visit www.lavc.edu/gogreen.
Updated: 4/15/2011
Want to Earn $11.04-$13.25 per Hour? Project GRAD is Looking for Student Tutors at LAVC
LAVC in partnership with Project GRAD LA is hiring tutors for the following LAUSD Schools: Pacoima Middle School, San Fernando Middle School, Maclay Middle School, and San Fernando High School. 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.
Posted: 4/28/2011
LAVC Speech Team Ranked as Best Team in the U.S. at the National Speech Championship
The LAVC Speech Team claimed the National Championship Team Gold Medal for a 3rd time—in the past 4 years—at the 2011 Phi Rho Pi, National Public Speaking Championship Tournament in Greenwich, Connecticut on April 12-16. The team competed with 53 other community colleges, and over 500 students from all across the United States. They earned a total of 8 gold medals, 4 silver medals, and 6 bronze medals. The following awards were earned by the individual members of the team: gold medals in Duo Interpretation of Literature (TJ Rosas and LD Green); gold medal in Poetry (Karen Yelverton); gold medals in Readers Theater (Cristina Leiva, Rick Magana, Daniel Caceres, and Kathy Martinez); gold medal in Drama (Karen Bagoumian); silver medal in Programmed Oral Interpretation of Literature (Karen Yelverton); silver medals in Readers Theater (Karen Yelverton, Gilma Perez, Michelle Peery, and Karen Bagoumian); silver medal in Prose (Daniel Caceres); bronze medal in Drama (TJ Rosas); bronze medal in Communication Analysis (Gilma Perez); bronze medal in Informative Speaking (Rick Magana); bronze medals in Prose (Karen Bagoumian and Christen Gerhart); bronze medal in Speech to Entertain (Christen Gerhart). Other members of the winning team include John Hooper and Albert Pugliese. The team coaches were Duane Smith, director of the Speech Team, Joshua Miller, chair of the Speech Department, Eric Cullather, faculty coach in the Speech Department, Lecoya Lejeune, volunteer coach, and Robyn Jackson, volunteer coach. Congratulations to everyone on the Speech Team!
Posted: 4/28/2011
Fall 2011 Class Schedule Now Posted Online
The LAVC Schedule of Classes for the Fall 2011 Semester is now available for viewing on the LAVC Web site. To view the list of Fall classes, visit www.lavc.edu/schedules.html.
Posted: 4/28/2011
Tom Jacobsmeyer Selected as a SFV Business Journal’s CFO Awards Nominee
Thomas Jacobsmeyer, vice president of administrative services at LAVC, has been selected as a 2011 nominee for the San Fernando Valley Business Journal’s 4th Annual CFO Awards. This awards ceremony recognizes the important work of CFOs (Chief Financial Officers) as financial stewards in the public and private sectors. The award recipients will be announced at a reception at the Warner Center Marriott on May 11. Congratulations!
Posted: 4/28/2011
May 3
LAVC’s Philosophy Department Presents a Free Lecture on the Sartre
The LAVC Philosophy/Economics Department will hold a “Great Philosophers Lecture: Sartre” on Tuesday, May 3 from 7-8 p.m. in Campus Center, Room 104. This free lecture is part of an on-going lecture series on philosophers. For more information or to request an accommodation, contact Christopher Pallotti at (818) 947-2468 or pallotc@lavc.edu.
Posted: 4/28/2011
May 3
Want a Career in the Human Services? Learn More at the Next Career Speakers Workshop on May 3
The Career/Transfer Center is holding a “Careers in Human Services” career panel on Tuesday, May 3 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Foreign Language Building, Room 102. The career panel is part of the Spring 2011 Career Speaker Workshop Series. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer.
Posted: 4/28/2011
May 3
Want to Transfer to UCLA? Come to the UCLA Day Information Fair
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will hold a UCLA Day Information Fair on Tuesday, May 3 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Monarch Square. Faculty and staff from UCLA will be at information tables to highlight the university’s academic programs, admissions, and student services. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer.
Posted: 4/15/2011
April 30
Free Concert—Guild Opera’s 2011-2012 Preview Concert
The LAVC Music Department will hold a preview concert by the Guild Opera on Saturday, April 30 at 2 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall (Music Building, Room 106). This free concert will feature opera excerpts from the upcoming 2011-2012 season including “Alice in Wonderland” by composter Robert Chauls, an LAVC faculty member. For more information, contact the LAVC Music Department at (818) 947-2346 or music@lavc.edu, or visit www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
Posted: 4/15/2011
April 29
Are You Serious About Looking for a Job? Join the LAVC Job Club
LAVC's popular Job Club will meet on Friday, April 29 from 9 a.m.-12 noon in Behavioral Science 101. This unique program has been highly successful in returning people to the workforce. Free parking is available in Parking Lot B. For more information, visit www.lavc.edu/jobtraining/jobclub.html.
Posted: 4/15/2011
April 29
Attention Students! Want to Visit CSU Channel Islands?
The Career/Transfer Center and TRiO will be holding its “Spring 2011 University Bus Trip” to Cal State Channel Islands on Friday, April 29 from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Students interested in attending this trip must RSVP at the Career/Transfer Center; there is a $5 refundable deposit for the bus. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947- 2646, or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer.
Updated: 4/15/2011
April 28
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 Thursday, April 28 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: 4/8/2011
April 5- May 12
New Exhibition at the LAVC Art Gallery– “A Fine Day’s Work: Photographs from the Michael R. Whalen Collection”
The LAVC Art Gallery and Arts Council presents its latest exhibition entitled “A Fine Day’s Work: Photographs from the Michael R. Whalen Collection” from April 5-May 12. 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. Included are works by Richard Avedon, Ruth Bernhard, Ilse Bing, Margaret Bourke-White, Josef Breitenbach, Ralston Crawford, Imogen Cunningham, Harold Edgerton, Helen Levitt, Ralph Meatyard, Hansel Mieth, Lisette Model, Alexander Rodchenko, Aaron Siskind, Karl Struss, Jerry Uelsmann, Adam Clark Vroman and Weegee. The exhibit is free to the public. The Art Gallery is open Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.; it will be closed from April 18-25 for Spring Break. For more information, visit http://www.lavc.edu/arts/artgallery.html.
LAVC Receives a Team Fundraising Award from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Los Angeles Valley College was given the Silver Team award for fundraising a total of $7,000 to help The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society last year. In October 2010, Valley College staff participated in the “Light the Night Walk” at Warner Center in Woodland Hills. LAVC will participate in the walk again this year, and will be having several fundraising events through out the year. If you would like more information or to participate, please contact our team leader Erline Ewing at (818) 947-2326.
Posted: 4/15/2011
April 27
STARS Event—The Death of Literacy: Is the Internet Rotting My Brain?
STARS (Strategic Team for the Advancement and Retention of Students) will present a “The Death of Literacy: Is the Internet Rotting My Brain?” workshop for students, faculty and staff on Wednesday, April 27 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room. In this workshop, you will find out “what have neuroscientists discovered about the effect of the Internet on our brains”, “how can you evaluate Web sites” and “how can you promote literacy”. Cookies and beverages will be provided. For more information, contact Professional Development at (818) 947-2712 or profdev@lavc.edu, or visit www.lavc.edu/profdev.
Get the Latest News from the LAVC Family Resource Center
The LAVC Family Resource Center continues to expand the list of services offered to the campus, community, and local early care & education workforce. It would like to remind the campus community to check out its blog at http://lavc-frc.tumblr.com/. On average, our blog receives over 1,000 hits each week! The Family Resource Center is now located in the Child Development & Family Complex, near Oxnard Street and Campus Drive. For more information, visit the Family Resources Center Web site at www.lavc.edu/child_development/frc.html.
Introducing LAVC’s SLO Assessment Team—Joan Hackeling, Vivian Mun and Artina McIntosh
This year, LAVC hired three faculty members to assist departments with awareness and assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) for Accreditation. The three-person team comprises of Joan Hackeling, SLO Program Assessment Coordinator, Vivian Mun, SLO Course Assessment Trainer, and Artina McIntosh, SLO Outreach. The entire team has a new home in the newly created SLO Office in Bungalow 82, and they can be all be reached by calling (818) 778-5677.
Posted: 4/15/2011
April 27
Free Wednesday Concert—Kadima String Quartet Concert
The LAVC Music Department will hold a free concert by the Kadima String Quartet on Wednesday, April 27 at 1 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall (Music Building, Room 106). This concert is part of the Spring 2011 Free Wednesday Concert Series. For more information, contact the LAVC Music Department at (818) 947-2346 or music@lavc.edu, or visit www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
Posted: 4/15/2011
April 27
Raise Awareness of Sexual Assaults by Wearing Jeans on April 27 for Denim Day 2011
The LAVC Student Health Center and H.A.R.T. Advisory Team will be holding “Denim Day” at LAVC on Wednesday, April 27 in honor of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month. All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to wear denim jeans to help raise awareness of sexual assault. Demin Day is part of a “sexual violence prevention and education campaign” to remind everyone that there is no excuse and there is never an invitation to rape! This year’s event, which also takes place throughout the state of California, is co-sponsored by the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA) and the California Legislative Women’s Caucus. Educational materials, resources, and t-shirts are available in the Student Health Center; supplies are limited. Join us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/denimdayinla, or Twitter at http://twitter.com/peaceOvrViolnce. For more information, contact the Student Health Center at (818) 947-2918 or visit www.denimdayinla.org.
Posted: 4/8/2011
April 26- 27
Attention Students—ASU Elections on April 26-27
The Associated Student Union (ASU) will be holding elections for its 2011-2012 Executive Council positions and the LACCD Student Trustee position on Tuesday, April 26 and Wednesday, April 27 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. For more information, contact the ASU Office at (818) 778-5516.
Updated: 4/15/2011
April 26
LAVC’s Philosophy Department Presents a Free Lecture on the Pragmatists
The LAVC Philosophy/Economics Department will hold a “Great Philosophers Lecture: Pragmatists” on Tuesday, April 26 from 7-8 p.m. in Campus Center, Room 104. This free lecture is part of an on-going lecture series on philosophers. For mre information or to request an accommodation, contact Christopher Pallotti at (818) 947-2468 or pallotc@lavc.edu.
Posted: 4/15/2011
April 18- 25
LAVC Spring Break 2011 – April 18-25
LAVC will hold its Spring Break from Monday, April 18–Monday, April 25, and all campus offices will have a half-day closure on Friday, April 22. During Spring Break, classes will not be in session, but most college offices will remain open (with the exception of the half-day closure on April 22). Please be aware that some offices may be closed during that week. For a complete list of college holidays and other important dates, visit www.lavc.edu/calendar.
Posted: 4/8/2011
April 18- 22
Attention Students—News from the LAVC Bookstore!
The hours of operation for the LAVC Bookstore during the week of Spring Break (April 18-22) will be Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., and closed on Friday. Also, the Bookstore will have a special “Easter Egg” promotion from April 11-28 for customers, and it is still selling general admission tickets to Six Flags Magic Mountain for only $27 each. For more information, contact the LAVC Bookstore at 818-947-2717.
April 18
LAVC Financial Aid Offers a “Money for College” Workshop on April 18
The LAVC Financial Aid Office will provide a “Money for College” Workshop on Monday, April 18 from 9-11 a.m. in the Cafeteria Conference Room. There will be a short Financial Aid presentation along with Financial Aid brochures. Financial Aid staff will be available for questions and Financial Aid assistance. This event is open to students and the public. To request an accommodation for this event or an alternative format for any printed material, contact Darryl Ball at (818) 947-2412 or financialaid@lavc.edu at least 5 days in advance of the event. For more information on this and other financial aid activities, contact the Financial Aid Office at (818) 947-2412 or visit http://www.lavc.edu/financialaid.
Posted: 4/14/2011
April 17
LAVC will Raise Awareness and Funds for Community Colleges by Participating in “Hands Across California” on April 17
LAVC students, faculty, staff and friends will join hands together to show support of community colleges and to raise funds on Sunday, April 17. In addition, LAVC is collecting donations to fund scholarships for LAVC students (with the Bernard Osher Foundation giving 50% more in a matching donation to create a permanent student scholarship). This monumental once-in-a-generation event, which is being coordinated by the Foundation for California Community College in partnership with Ken Kragen (the mastermind behind Hands Across America), will create a 1,500-mile line with 1.5 million community college students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters in a vast statewide line that will stretch from San Diego to above Sacramento—literally uniting nearly all of the 112 community colleges in California. To participate, simply register to stand in line (by clicking “Get Started”) and/or donate to help raise funds that will fund scholarships for Valley College students. Participants from LAVC will be gathering in Monarch Square at 12:30 p.m. with the kick-off program of music and fun entertainment starting at 1 p.m. Following the kick-off, all participants will go to their designated spots to hold hands at 2 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.handsacrosscalifornia.org/About.aspx.
Updated: 4/8/2011
April 15
LAVC to Host the 2nd Annual LACCD Philosophy Conference
The 2nd Annual LACCD Philosophy Conference will be held at LAVC on Friday, April 15 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Monarch Hall. The event is being sponsored by the LAVC Philosophy/Economics Department. The keynote speaker will be Rob Gressis, assistant professor of Philosophy at Cal State Northridge, and the plenary speaker will be Zev Garber, professor emeritus of Jewish Studies at LAVC. Professor Garber will speak on a philosophical-mystical take on the Jewish Jesus to acknowledge the publication of his new edited volume, The Jewish Jesus: Revelation, Reflection, Reclamation. For more information, contact Christopher Pallotti at pallotc@lavc.edu or (818) 947-2468.
Updated: 4/8/2011
April 14
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, April 11 from 1-2 p.m. and Thursday, April 14 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: 4/8/2011
April 14
Need Help in Making the Most of Your Time Here at LAVC?
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will be offering two “Here I Am at Valley, What Road Do I Take Next?” workshops on Thursday, April 14; one workshop will be from 1-2 p.m. and the other from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Student Services Annex.
Posted: 4/8/2011
April 14
Get Extra Credit for Volunteer Work—Learn More at the Service Learning Volunteer Fair
The Service Learning Program will be holding a “Service Learning Volunteer Fair” on Thursday, April 14 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Monarch Square. Find out how to receive extra credit in your classes by volunteering, and how you can help out in the community by working with major non-profit community agencies. For more information, visit the Service Learning Web site at www.lavc.edu/servicelearning/.
Updated: 4/8/2011
April 13
Need Help With Your Resume? Or Tips on Improving your Skills in a Job Interview?
The Career/Transfer Center will present “Resume Writing & Interview Skills” workshops on Wednesday, April 13 from 1-2:30 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m. in the Student Services Annex. Each workshop will provide you with tips on how to write your resume, and ways to improve your job interview skills. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/transfer/.
Updated: 4/8/2011
April 13
Looking for a Job? Come to the Cooperative Education Job Fair
Cooperative Education and Job Training will hold its “32nd Annual Cooperative Education Job Fair” on Wednesday, April 13 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Monarch Square. Over 25 employers are expected to attend including Farmer's Insurance, Just Deals, Perfecto Staffing and PV Jobs. Job seekers should bring their résumé and be prepared to meet employers. Job Training staff will also be on hand to review and provide feedback on résumés. To view the event flyer, visit http://www.lavc.edu/flyers/JobFair2011.pdf. For more information, contact Cooperative Education at (818) 947-2334 or coop@lavc.edu.
Posted: 4/8/2011
April 13- 16
LAVC Theater Arts Department presents “As You Like It” by William Shakespeare
LAVC Theater Arts Department will present William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” on April 13, 14, and 15 at 8 p.m. and April 16 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the LAVC Horseshoe Theater. Tickets are $16 for general admission, $10 for LAVC students with ID, and $12 for seniors and kids. Tickets may be reserved through www.brownpapertickets.com/event/162181 or by calling (800) 838-3006; tickets are also available at the box office before each performance. For more information, contact the Theater Arts Department at (818) 947-2352, summerfest@lavc.edu or visit www.lavctheater.com.
Updated: 4/8/2011
April 12
LAVC’s Philosophy Department Presents a Free Lecture on Dostoevsky
The LAVC Philosophy/Economics Department will hold a “Great Philosophers Lecture: Dostoevsky” on Tuesday, April 12 from 7-8 p.m. in Campus Center, Room 104. This free lecture is part of an on-going lecture series on philosophers. For more information or to request an accommodation, contact Christopher Pallotti at (818) 947-2468 or pallotc@lavc.edu.
Posted: 4/8/2011
April 12
Want to Transfer or Need to Choose a Major? Visit the College and Majors Fair on April 12
The Career/Transfer Center will hold a “College and Majors Fair” on Tuesday, April 12 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Monarch Square. You’re encouraged to come and explore majors and transfer options. There will be information tables on the different academic departments at LAVC, as well as admissions representatives from four-year colleges and universities. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/transfer/.
Posted: 4/8/2011
April 12
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, April 11 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, April 12 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 the 4-year college or university. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/transfer/.
Posted: 4/8/2011
April 11
Interested in a Green Job? Come to the Green Careers Fair & Green Career Speakers Workshop on April 11
The Career/Transfer Center is holding a “Green Careers Fair” on Monday, April 11 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Monarch Square, and “Careers in Green Careers” career panel on Monday, April 11 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Foreign Language Building, Room 102. The fair will share information on environmental science careers (a.k.a. “Green Careers”). The career panel is part of the Spring 2011 Career Speaker Workshop Series. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/transfer/.
H. Dennis and Anne Beaver Foundation Awards an LAVC Student with an All-Expenses-Paid Trip to Study in the South of France This Summer
The H. Dennis and Anne Beaver Foundation has selected Krystle Ramos, an LAVC student, to receive an all-expenses paid trip to participate in LAVC’s Study Abroad Program to Montpellier, France. The H. Dennis and Anne Beaver Foundation selects one or two LAVC and/or CSUN students to receive an extraordinary scholarship to study in France. For several years, Dennis Beaver, who is an LAVC alumnus, and his foundation have encouraged foreign language study at the high school and university level, by sending gifted, financially deserving, and highly motivated students to France. The scholarship that Krystal is receiving will cover all trip expenses, including travel, room and board, tuition and a modest weekly allowance to cover some meals and incidentals. During her trip, she will stay with a host family and will study advanced language courses at the ILP (Institut Linguistique du Peyrou) in Montpellier, France. Krystle is transferring to CSUN as a linguistics major with a minor in French, and is currently enrolled in LAVC’s French 5/6. LAVC would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Beaver for their continued generosity and support of the Study Away program here at Valley. Congratulations Krystle!
Updated: 4/7/2011
April 11-14
LAVC Career/Transfer Center Presents the Annual LAVC Career Week
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will offer a variety of events and workshops during its “3rd Annual LAVC Career Week” from April 11-14. This event is designed to help students prepare for transferring to a four-year college or university, and for their future careers. The following activities will be held:
- “Green Career Fair” on Monday, April 11 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Monarch Square
- “Careers in Green Careers Panel” on Monday, April 11 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Foreign Language Building, Room 102
- “How to Transfer” Workshops on Monday, April 11 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, April 12 from 1-2 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center in the Student Services Annex
- “College and Majors Fair” on Tuesday, April 12 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Monarch Square
- “Cooperative Education Job Fair” on Wednesday, April 13 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Monarch Square
- “Resume Writing & Interview Skills” Workshops on Wednesday, April 13 from 1-2:30 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center in the Student Services Annex
- “Service Learning Volunteer Fair” on Thursday, April 14 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Monarch Square
- “Here I Am at Valley, What Road Do I Take Next?” Workshop on Thursday, April 14 from 1-2 p.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m.
The event flyer is available online at www.lavc.edu/transfer/pdf/Career%20Week%2003_09_2011.pdf. For more information on the LAVC Career Week, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646, or visit www.lavc.edu/transfer/.
Posted: 3/30/2011
April 8
Dennis Reed Invited to Speak at the Henry Art Gallery
The Henry Art Gallery at the University of Washinton has invited Dennis Reed, dean of fine and performing arts at LAVC, to speak on Friday, April 8. His lecture is entitled “In the Shade of the Sun: Pictorial Photography on the West Coast”, which will examine the unique aspects of West Coast Pictorialism, highlighting the work of the Japanese Americans who were a part of this movement prior to their forced relocation at the onset of WWII. For more information, visit the Henry Art Gallery Web site at http://www.henryart.org/events/show/354. Congratulations Dennis!
Updated: 4/5/2011
April 7
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, April 4 from 1-2 p.m. and Thursday, April 7 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: 3/30/2011
April 6
You’re Invited to the Free Wednesday Concert – “LAVC Faculty Concert”
The LAVC Music Department will present an “LAVC Faculty Concert” on Wednesday, April 6 at 1 p.m. in the Music Instrumental Hall (Music Building, Room 112). The free concert will feature guitarists Dr. Gregory Newton and Kate Lewis, with special guest guitarist David Grimes. The concert is part of the Spring 2011 Free Wednesday Concert Series. For more information, contact the Music Department at (818) 947-2346 or music@lavc.edu, or visit their Web site at http://www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
Posted: 3/30/2011
April 6
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month!—Sign Up for the Self-Defense Class on April 6
The LAVC Student Health Center and the Peace Over Violence Organization is sponsoring a free two-hour self-defense training class on Wednesday, April 6 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Aerobics Room of the North Gym. This event is being held to raise attention of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The campus community is invited to attend, but space in the class is limited (first come, first served). For more information, contact the Student Health Center at (818) 947-2918.
Posted: 3/30/2011
April 5
Opening Reception for the New LAVC Art Gallery Exhibition – "A Fine Day’s Work: Photographs from the Michael R. Whalen Collection"
The LAVC Art Gallery and Arts Council will hold an opening reception for its new exhibition entitled “A Fine Day’s Work: Photographs from the Michael R. Whalen Collection” on Tuesday, April 5 at 7 p.m. in the Art Gallery. Immediately following the reception, a discussion with Michael R. Whalen, and dealer, collector and author Stephen White will be held at 8 p.m. in the Art Building, Room 103. 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 exhibition will run from April 5-May 12, and is open Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.; it will be closed from April 18-25 for Spring Break. All events are free to the public. For more information, visit http://www.lavc.edu/arts/artgallery.html.
Updated: 3/30/2011
April 5
LAVC’s Philosophy Department Presents a Free Lecture on Marx on April 5
The LAVC Philosophy/Economics Department will hold a “Great Philosophers Lecture: Marx” on Tuesday, April 5 from 7-8 p.m. in Campus Center, Room 104. This free lecture is part of an on-going lecture series on philosophers. For more information or to request an accommodation, contact Christopher Pallotti at (818) 947-2468 or pallotc@lavc.edu.
Posted: 3/30/2011
April 5
Want a Career in Law? Come to the Career Speakers Workshop on April 5
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will present a “Careers in Law” career panel on Tuesday, April 5 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Foreign Language Building, Room 102. This career panel is part of the Spring 2011 Career Speaker Workshop Series. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646.
LAVC Speech Team Wins at California State Championships
LAVC Speech Team was named as best in the state in three categories at the California Community College Forensic Association State Championship in Woodland Hills from March 16-20. Earning a gold and a “Lowest Cumulative Score” rating at the competition, Gregory Pugliese was named best in the state in the Informative Speaking category, L.D. Green was named best in the state in the Dramatic Interpretation category, and L.D. Green and T.J. Rosas were named best in the state in the Duo Interpretation category. In addition, the following awards were earned by the team: Gold – Informative (Gregory Pugliese); Gold – Duo Interpretation (L.D. Green and T.J. Rosas); Gold – Dramatic Interpretation (L.D. Green); Silver – Poetry (L.D. Green, Karen Yelverton); Silver – Persuasive (Gilma Perez); Silver – Program Oral Interpretation (Karen Yelverton); Bronze – Informative (Gilma Perez); Bronze – After-Dinner Speech (Karen Yelverton); Bronze – Interpreter’s Theater with a performance of “Band of Sisters” script compiled by Josh Miller (Karen Yelverton, Michelle Peery, Karen Bagoumian, and Gilma Perez). L.D. Green was also the only person to earn a “Picket Fence” award for earning #1 rankings in every round of competition in the Dramatic Interpretation category. Congratulations to all the winners!
LAVC’s Performing & Media Arts Center Receives an American Institute of Architects (AIA) Design Award
The San Fernando Valley Chapter of the America Institute of Architects (AIA) awarded a 2010 Design Excellence Merit Award to Erhlich Architects and LAVC for the design of the new Performing & Media Arts Center (formerly known as the Media Arts and Performing Arts Center). The award was presented to representatives of Ehrlich Architects and LAVC President Dr. Sue Carleo. The Center, which is one of the first projects that is being funded by Measure J, brings together the Media Arts Department and the Performing Arts Department into a single complex—for a more collaborative learning environment. It will feature classrooms, study and rehearsal spaces, a newsroom and radio station, faculty offices, and four separate theaters—a 450-seat Mainstage Theater, a 225-seat Screening Theater, a 150-seat Horseshoe Theater, and an 80-seat Lab Theater. In addition, there will be an Outdoor Amphitheater for outdoor performances and concerts. Congratulations!
Posted: 3/24/2011
April 2
Valley Symphony Orchestra and LAVC College and Philharmonic Choirs to Perform a “Baroque Birthday Bash” Concert
The LAVC Music Department, Valley Symphony Orchestra (VSO), the LAVC College Choir and the LAVC Philharmonic Choir will present a concert entitled “Baroque Birthday Bash” on Saturday, April 2 at 8 p.m. at a TBA location at Valley College. This concert will celebrate the occasional works written for royal birthdays including Birthday Ode for Queen Mary by Purcell and the Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne by Handel. There will also be a performance of Brandenburg Concerto by J. S. Bach and a Concerto for Two Guitars by Vivaldi, featuring soloists from the VSO and the faculty/student guitar duo of Dr. Gregory Newton and Atticus Travis-McKittrick. Tickets for this event, which are $25 for general admission, $15 for seniors/students, and $10 for LAVC students, are available online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/159051. For more information, contact the Music Department at (818) 947-2346 or music@lavc.edu, or visit http://www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
Posted: 3/24/2011
Deadline: April 1
Calling All Philosophy Students! Do You Want to Present a Paper at the LACCD Philosophy Conference?
The LAVC Philosophy/Economics Department reminds all student that the deadline to submit a paper for the upcoming 2nd Annual LACCD Philosophy Conference is April 1. To submit a paper, simply select a topic of your own interest from any area of philosophy and then write a paper on that topic. Send an abstract of one to two pages to any of the conference organizers for review by Friday, April 1. You may also submit a paper that you have already written and one that was well received by your professor. If your essay is accepted, then you will be given a 15 minute period to present the essay. The 2nd Annual LACCD Philosophy Conference will be held on Friday, April 15 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Monarch Hall. For more information, contact Christopher Pallotti at pallotc@lavc.edu or (818) 947-2468.
Posted: 3/24/2011
March 31
Campus Closed on March 31 for Cesar Chavez Day
LAVC will be closed on Thursday, March 31 in observance of the Cesar E. Chavez holiday. All offices will be closed, and classes will not meet that day. The college will return to normal hours of operation on Friday, April 1. For a list of upcoming holidays and campus activities, visit http://www.lavc.edu/calendar/index.html.
Posted: 3/24/2011
March 30
Free Workshop on How to Write Thesis Statements at the Writing Center
The LAVC Writing Center will hold a free workshop on the “How to Write Thesis Statements” on Wednesday, March 30 from 6-7 p.m. in Humanities 100. Learn how to write thesis statements for your college papers. Students 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/writingcenter/workshops.html.
Posted: 3/24/2011
March 30
Thinking About Transferring to the University of Phoenix? Come Meet Its Representative
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will have an admissions representative from the University of Phoenix on-campus on Wednesday, March 30 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Student Services Annex. The representative will be able to provide information on admissions, tuition and transfer requirements. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer.
Updated: 3/24/2011
Now - March 31
Final Week of the LAVC Bookstore Sidewalk Sale
The Spring Sidewalk Sale at the LAVC Bookstore will end on Wednesday, March 30. There will be specific clearance sale items featured each day of the week. There will also be Spring specials on various items throughout the store. The following items will be featured during the week at the Sidewalk Sale: Mondays will be stuffed animals and gift items, Tuesdays will be LAVC clothing, and Wednesdays will be art supplies, study aids and books. For more information, contact the LAVC Bookstore at (818) 947-2717.
Updated: 3/24/2011
Want to Get Involved on Campus? Deadline Extended to April 1 to Run for an ASU Office
The Associated Student Union (ASU) will be accepting applications for its 2011-2012 Executive Council and the LACCD Student Trustee positions until Friday, April 1. Anyone who is interested in applying should stop by the ASU Office in the Student Services Center, Room 205. The ASU will be holding elections on April 26 & 27. For more information, contact the ASU Office at (818) 778-5516.
Updated: 3/24/2011
March 29
LAVC’s Philosophy Department Presents a Free Lecture on Kant
The LAVC Philosophy/Economics Department will hold a “Great Philosophers Lecture: Kant” on Tuesday, March 29 from 7-8 p.m. in Campus Center, Room 104. This free lecture is part of an on-going lecture series on philosophers. For more information or to request an accommodation, contact Christopher Pallotti at (818) 947-2468 or pallotc@lavc.edu.
Posted: 3/24/2011
March 29
Want to Transfer to Pepperdine’s School of Business?
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will hold a “Pepperdine University School of Business Workshop” on Tuesday, March 29 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Student Services Annex. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer.
Posted: 3/24/2011
March 29
Free Workshop on the Writing Process at the Writing Center
The LAVC Writing Center will hold a free workshop on the “Writing Process” on Tuesday, March 29 from 2-3 p.m. in Humanities 100. Come learn how to use the writing process to prewrite, draft, revise, and edit your essays. Students 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/writingcenter/workshops.html.
Posted: 3/24/2011
March 29
Come Meet the CSUN Mentor at the Career/Transfer Center
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will have a CSUN mentor in the Student Services Annex on Tuesday, March 29 from 1-5 p.m. This is your chance to get advice on how to transfer to CSUN from a fellow student who has successfully transferred. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer.
Posted: 3/24/2011
March 29
Want a Career in Healthcare? Come to the Career Speakers Workshop on March 29
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will present a “Careers in Healthcare” career panel on Tuesday, March 29 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Foreign Language Building, Room 102. This career panel is part of the Spring 2011 Career Speaker Workshop Series. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646.
Looking for a Book? Check Out the Library’s e-book Collection
The Library has recently added over 2,180 new titles to its collection of over 20,250 e-book titles. LAVC students, faculty and staff can now access the e-book collection on campus through the Library's online catalog and from off campus by logging on to our online resources access page on the Library's web page (https://library.lavc.edu/login). As always, the Library encourages the college community to recommend new titles to add to our collection. The Library will be preparing its final spring book order soon, but there is still time to send us any recommendations. Please remember, we are unable to purchase textbooks. Faculty and staff should send any purchase recommendations to Georgianna Sampler at samplegw@lavc.edu or (818) 947-2770 as soon as possible.
Posted: 3/24/2011
March 29
STARS Hosts a “Diversity and Tolerance” Workshop for Students, Faculty and Staff
The LAVC STARS (Strategic Team for the Advancement and Retention of Students) Program will offer a “Diversity and Tolerance” workshop on Tuesday, March 29 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room. This interactive session for students, faculty and staff, which will be facilitated by Tiffany Lanoix of the Sociology Department and Charmagne Shearrill of the Office of Compliance, will explore diversity and why it matters. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Professional Development at (818) 947-2712.
Posted: 3/21/2011
March 25
Thinking of Transferring to CSUN? Join the Bus Trip on March 25 and Get a First-Hand Look
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center is holding a Spring 2011 Bus Trip to Cal State Northridge (CSUN) on Friday, March 25 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations are required; there is also a $5 refundable fee for the bus. To sign up, come to the Career/Transfer Center in the Student Services Annex. For more information, call the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer.
March 24
Planning on Transferring to DeVry? Come Meet the DeVry University Rep
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will have an admission representative from DeVry University on Thursday, March 24 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Student Services Annex. All students interested in transferring to DeVry are encouraged to come and get admissions information. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer.
Updated: 3/21/2011
March 22
LAVC’s Philosophy Department Presents a Free Lecture on Nietzsche
The LAVC Philosophy/Economics Department will hold a “Great Philosophers Lecture: Nietzsche” on Tuesday, March 22 from 7-8 p.m. in Campus Center, Room 104. This free lecture is part of an on-going lecture series on philosophers. For more information or to request an accommodation, contact Christopher Pallotti at (818) 947-2468 or pallotc@lavc.edu.
March 22
Meet the CSUN Mentor at the Career/Transfer Center on March 22
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will have a CSUN mentor in the Student Services Annex on Tuesday, March 22 from 1-5 p.m. This is your chance to get advice on how to transfer to CSUN from a fellow student who has successfully transferred. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer.
March 22
Attention Business Majors! Come to the “Careers in Business” Career Speaker Workshop
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will hold a “Careers in Business” panel of speakers on Tuesday, March 22 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Foreign Language Building, Room 102. This event is part of the Spring 2011 Career Speaker Workshop Series. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer.
March 22
Learn about the war in Uganda at a free documentary screening of “Tony”
The LAVC Sociology Experiment Club will present a free screening of the documentary “Tony” by Invisible Children on Tuesday, March 22 from 1-2 p.m. in Monarch Hall. There will also be a questions and answers session with advocates from Uganda. This documentary, which was produced with Invisible Children—a movement seeking to end the conflict in Uganda and stop the abduction of children for use as child soldiers, features the story of Tony. For more information regarding this event, contact Laura Scott at (818) 947-2330 or scottlc@lavc.edu.
March 21
Want to Transfer to Cal State Northridge? Come Meet the CSUN Representative
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will have an admissions representative from CSUN on Monday, March 21 from 12 noon-6:45 p.m. If you’re interested in transferring to CSUN, come by and learn more. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer.
March 21
LAVC Celebrates Students’ Academic Achievement at the Spring 2011 Dean’s Reception
The LAVC Associated Student Union will celebrate the academic success of students at the Spring 2011 Dean’s Reception on Monday, March 21 from 1-2:30 p.m. in Monarch Hall. This semi-annual event recognizes outstanding students who have made the Dean’s List (full-time students with at least a 3.5 GPA in 12 or more units at LAVC, or part-time students with at a least 3.5 GPA in 6-11 units who have completed more than 12 cumulative units at LAVC) and President’s Honor’s List (students who have been on the Dean’s List for three consecutive semesters) in the Spring 2011 semester. 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.
March 19
American Guitar Society’s Concert by the Helios Guitar Quartet
The LAVC Music Department will present a concert by the Helios Guitar Quartet on Saturday, March 19 at 8 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall (Music Building, Room 106). This concert, which is part of the American Guitar Society’s 2010/2011 Concert Series, will feature a performance of the complete first book of Bach's "Well-Tempered Clavier". Tickets are $20 for general admission, $15 for students and seniors and $10 for LAVC students. To order tickets online, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/123528. For more information, contact the Music Department at (818) 947-2346 or music@lavc.edu, or visit its Web site at www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
March 18
LAVC Foundation Scholarship Application Deadline is March 18
The LAVC Foundation would like to remind all students that the deadline to apply for a majority of its scholarships is fast approaching on Friday, March 18. This year, the LAVC Foundation will be awarding over $100,000 in scholarships, and recipients will be notified just before the Fall 2011 semester begins. To be eligible, students must be registered and enrolled for the Spring 2011 semester. Criteria for scholarships vary, so a member of the Foundation staff will assist students in selecting applications they qualify for. Interested students should visit the Foundation Office in the Administration Building, Room 100.
March 18
Thinking About Transferring to LMU? Sign Up for the Bus Trip to Loyola Marymount University
The Career/Transfer Center is holding its Spring 2011 University Bus Trip to Loyola Marymount University on Friday, March 18 from 7:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. An RSVP is required, and there is a $5 refundable deposit for the bus. For more info, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
March 17
Want to Apply to UC Santa Barbara? Come to the Career/Transfer Center on March 17
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center is holding virtual appointments between 9 a.m.-12 noon in the Student Services Annex for students interested in applying to UC Santa Barbara. Sign up for your online appointments at the Career/Transfer Center. For more information, contact Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
Posted: 3/10/2011
Did You Know that the Family Resource Center Has a New Home?
The LAVC Family Resource Center has moved into its new home in the Child Development & Family Complex, located on the corner of Oxnard Street and Campus Drive. The Family Resources Center is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information about our free infant and toddler playgroups, baby clothing exchange, or programs for child development students, visit Family Resource Center, call (818) 778-5612, or visit its Web site at http://www.lavc.edu/child_development/frc.html.
Posted: 3/10/2011
March 16
Free Wednesday Concert by Pianist Richard Kahn
The LAVC Music Department will present a free concert by pianist Richard Kahn on Wednesday, March 16 at 1 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall (Music Building, Room 106). This concert is part of its Music Department’s Free Wednesday Concert Series, which offers a variety of free concerts and performances on Wednesdays during the Spring 2011 semester. For more information, visit www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm or contact the Music Department at (818) 947-2346 or music@lavc.edu.
Posted: 3/10/2011
March 15
Meet a CSUN Mentor at the Career/Transfer Center on March 15
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will have a CSUN mentor in the Student Services Annex on Tuesday, March 15 from 1-5 p.m. Get advice on how to transfer to CSUN from a fellow student who has successfully transferred. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646.
Ongoing during the Spring Semester
Get Tips on Picking a Major or Career at the “Undecided Major and/or Career” Workshops
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will hold a “Undecided Major and/or Career" Workshop every Monday from 1-2 p.m. and Thursday from 5-6 p.m. in the Student Services Annex. This workshop will help you to take steps to find what major and/or career field best suits you. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947- 2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
March 14
Donate Blood and Save 3 Lives—LAVC Blood Drive on March 14
The LAVC Student Health Center and the American Red Cross will hold a Blood Drive on Monday, March 14 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in Monarch Hall. The need of blood is constant, and the gratification of helping to save three lives by donating blood is instant. All participants will receive 2 vouchers to an LA Galaxy game, and will be entered into a region-wide drawing to win Disneyland Annual Passes. To schedule your life-saving appointment today, visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code “LAVC”, or contact Nadia Mills at (818) 620-2945.
Public Service Announcement – Social Security Administration Offers Free Online Services
The U.S. Social Security Administration Office announces its new online services at www.socialsecurity.gov. The online services include: obtaining a new or replacement Social Security Card, applying for retirement, disability, Medicare or other benefits, check the status of your application, and more! The resources online are free of charge. To learn more, visit the U.S. Social Security Administration Web site at www.socialsecurity.gov.
March 12 & 13
Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commence Sponsors a Free Electronic Waste Recycling Event
The Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce and Greenview Resource Management will hold a free “Electronic Waste Recycling” event” on Saturday and Sunday, March 12-13 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the parking lot of Canoga Park Bowl at 20122 Vanowen Street in Canoga Park. Accepted items include: computer monitors, television sets, PC systems, printers, laptops, copiers, scanners, fax machines, toner cartridges, UPS, cellular phones, PDAs, power suppliers, mainframe units, networking equipment, circuit boards, VCR/VCD/DVD players, home entertainment systems, phone sets, lab testing equipment, and other small portable devices; there will be a $5 processing fee for all microwave ovens. Florescent lights, refrigerators, washers and dryers are not accepted. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce. LAVC is a member of the chamber. To view the flyer, visit http://www.lavc.edu/flyers/GSFVC%20E-Waste%20March%202011.pdf. For more information on the E-Waste collection event, please contact Greenview Resource Management at (562)372-2855 or www.greenviewresource.com.
March 11
Want to Graduate this Spring? March 11 is the Deadline to File a Spring 2011 Graduation Petition
The LAVC Admissions & Records Office will only be accepting Spring 2011 graduation petition applications until Friday, March 11. For more information, visit the Admissions & Records Office located on the first floor of the Student Services Center.
March 11
The Deadline to Petition for a Pass/No Pass for the Spring Semester is March 11
Student have until Friday, March 11 to petition for a Pass/No Pass grade form for a Spring semester class. For more information, visit the Admissions & Records Office located on the first floor of the Student Services Center.
March 10
Want to Transfer to Woodbury College?
Representatives from Woodbury College will be at the LAVC Career/Transfer Center on Thursday, March 10 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Come pick up an application and get information on the transfer process to Woodbury College. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947- 2646.
March 10
Do You Want to Transfer to Cal State LA? Come Meet the CSULA Rep
Representatives from Cal State Los Angeles (CSULA) will be at the LAVC Career/Transfer Center on Thursday, March 10 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Students interested in attending Cal State LA can pick up an application and get their questions answered on how to transfer. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947- 2646.
LAVC Joins Achieving the Dream and Commits to Improving Student Success and Completion
Los Angeles Valley College is one of thirty community colleges nationwide selected for the 2011 Achieving the Dream Cohort. LAVC will immediately begin identifying strategies to improve student success, close achievement gaps, and increase retention, persistence, and completion rates. As an Achieving the Dream institution, it will develop and implement research-based policies and practices based on quantitative and qualitative analyses of its institutional strengths, problem areas, and achievement gaps. LAVC has committed to assessing the effectiveness of these policies and practices, institutionalizing the approaches that prove successful, and sharing the findings widely. Through Achieving the Dream, it will have the opportunity to learn from other Achieving the Dream institutions, and receive assistance from experienced practitioners in building a culture of evidence campus-wide, using data to identify problems, setting priorities, and measuring progress toward increasing student success. For more information, visit the Achieving the Dream Web site or view a copy of the Achieving the Dream press release (PDF).
LAVC Career/Transfer Center Offers Services to Help Students Transfer
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center offers a variety of workshops, activities and resources to help students prepare for transferring to a four-year college or university or a career of his or her choice. The Career/Transfer Center also has a library of information on careers and colleges, provides opportunities to meet with college representatives, offers career counseling, career assessment, and information and registration materials for the SAT, ACT, TOEFL, CBEST, GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LSAT, and CSET. This spring, it will also hold its annual Groundhog Job Shadow Day, which gives students the opportunity to job shadow with someone in a career field they are interested in. For more information on the services offered by the Career/Transfer Center, visit their new office in the Student Services Annex or call (818) 947-2646.
February 15 - March 10
“Faculty Makes: Recent Works by LAVC Faculty” Exhibition Now Open in the LAVC Art Gallery
The LAVC Art Gallery will present a new exhibition entitled “Faculty Makes: Recent Works by LAVC Faculty” from February 15 - March 10. The free exhibition will feature a rich variety of artwork by visual arts professors who give a personal insight on how an artist’s unique approach and process can significantly inform the way that one teaches. Participating artists/professors include Carol Bishop, Joe Bavaro, Annie Buckley, Jamison Carter, Dale Fulkerson, Sam Goffredo, Phung Huynh, Tom Mossman, Dennis Reed, and Vance Studley. The exhibition is open Mondays-Thursdays from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.- 9 p.m.; the gallery will be closed on Presidents’ Day and Cesar Chavez Day. For more information, visit the LAVC Art Gallery Web page at www.lavc.edu/arts/artgallery.html.
March 9
Come Meet the Mt. Saint Mary’s College Rep on March 9
Representatives from Mt. Saint Mary’s College in Los Angeles will be at the LAVC Career/Transfer Center on Wednesday, March 9 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Students interested in attending Mt. Saint Mary’s College can pick up an application and get information on how to transfer. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947- 2646.
March 9
Don’t Miss the Free Wednesday Concert by Pianist Solon Pierce on March 9
The LAVC Music Department will present a free concert by pianist Solon Pierce as part of its Free Wednesday Concert Series on Wednesday, March 9 at 1 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall (Music Building, Room 106). The Music Department offers a variety of free concerts and performances on Wednesdays during the Spring 2011 semester. For more information, visit http://www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm or contact the Music Department at (818) 947-2346 or music@lavc.edu.
March 9
Job Training is Looking for Unemployed Men and Women to Join its LA Fellows Program
LAVC Job Training is searching for unemployed men and women for the third class of the LA Fellows program. Interested participants should attend an orientation session on Wednesday, March 9 at 1 p.m. in the Cafeteria Conference Room. The LA Fellows program will provide unemployed individuals with skills training and volunteer opportunities while they seek full-time positions. Participants will be selected through an application and interview process. They will receive seven weeks of training at Los Angeles Valley College covering executive level topics including critical thinking, advanced job search skills, and how to generate effective business leads. In return, participants will volunteer their time and talents by sharing their professional expertise through project based roles at local nonprofits. The LA Fellows participants will acquire new skill sets, encounter countless opportunities to network with professionals, and project a marketable career candidate impression while presenting a community-focused image. An application is available online and you are encouraged to fill it out prior to attending the orientation – but it is not required to attend. For more information visit, www.lafellows.org.
March 8
Meet a CSUN Mentor at the Career/Transfer Center on March 8
Ongoing during the Spring Semester
Need Help on How to Transfer? Don’t Miss the “How to Transfer” Workshops
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will hold “How to Transfer" Workshops every Monday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Tuesday from 1-2 p.m. in the Student Services Annex. Come learn the best ways to prepare for transfer to the four-year college or university that you want. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947- 2646 or visit http://www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
March 7
Want to Transfer to Cal State Northridge? Come Meet the CSUN Rep on March 7
Representatives from Cal State Northridge (CSUN) will be at the LAVC Career/Transfer Center on Monday, March 7 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Students interested in attending CSUN can get application information and get their questions answered on how to transfer. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947- 2646.
March 6
You’re Invited to the Valley Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Concert “Romancing in the Afternoon”
The LAVC Music Department will present a chamber music concert by the Valley Symphony Orchestra entitled "Romancing in the Afternoon" on Sunday, March 6 at 2 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall (Music Building, Room 106). The concert will feature the Kadima String Quartet and Dr. Julia Heinen on clarinet, performing the music of Brahms, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky and more. Tickets for this event are $15 for general admission, $12 for seniors and students, and $10 for LAVC students with a valid student ID. For more information, visit http://www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm or contact the Music Department at (818) 947-2346 or music@lavc.edu.
March 6
The Deadline to Drop a Class Without a “W” Online is March 6
LAVC students have until Sunday, March 6 to drop a Spring 2011 class without receiving a “W” by using the online student information system. After this deadline, students who choose to drop a class will receive a “W”.
Posted: 3/1/2011
LAVC Invites its Friends and Neighbors to a “Community Update on Construction”
The LAVC President’s Office will hold a “Revitalizing Valley College: A Community Update on Construction” on Thursday, March 3 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room of Campus Center. This community meeting will discuss the proposed upcoming construction plans with the college’s friends and neighbors. It will feature an overview of the college’s upcoming construction projects, and provide the community with an opportunity to get their questions answered. To request an accommodation for this event, contact Maggie Lopez at lopezm@lavc.edu at least 72 hours in advance of the event. For more information, contact the LAVC President’s Office at (818) 947-2321 or view flyer at http://www.lavc.edu/flyers/LAVCCommunityUpdateOnConstruction%2003-03-11.pdf.
Posted: 2/24/2011
Come to the Next STARS Workshop, and Learn How to Work Smarter, Not Harder
The LAVC STARS (Strategic Team for the Advancement and Retention of Students) will hold a “Working Smarter Not Harder” workshop on Wednesday, March 2 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Find out how to use study time more effectively and learn tips to be more successful in your classes. Beverages and cookies will be served. For more information, contact LAVC Professional Development at (818) 947-2712, email profdev@lavc.edu.
Posted: 2/24/2011
Join Us for a Free Wednesday Concert by the “Street Dialogues”
The LAVC Music Department will offer a free concert by the “String Dialogues” featuring Carter Dewberry, cello and Er-Gene Kahng, violin on Wednesday, March 2 at 1 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall – Music Building, Room 106. This concert is part of the Free Wednesday Concert Series that is offered by the Music Department throughout the Spring Semester. For more information on this concert and other performances sponsored by the Music Department, visit http://www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm or call (818) 947-2346.
Updated: 2/24/2011
Don’t Forget to Apply for Financial Aid—Deadline to Apply is March 2!
The Financial Aid Office would like to remind students that the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) filing period is from January 1-March 2, 2011. To be considered as a first priority financial aid applicant, you must have a valid processed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (www.fafsa.ed.gov) by the March 2 deadline AND must submit all the required documents by May 1 to the LAVC Financial Aid Office. For more information, visit the Financial Aid Web page at www.lavc.edu/financialaid.
March 1
You’re Invited to the LAVC’s Philosophy Lecture on Ancient Philosophers
The LAVC Philosophy/Economics Department will hold a “Great Philosophers Lecture: Ancient Philosophers” on Tuesday, March 1 from 7-8 p.m. in Campus Center, Room 104. This free lecture is part of an on-going lecture series on philosophers. For more information or to request an accommodation, contact Christopher Pallotti at (818) 947-2468 or pallotc@lavc.edu.
March 1
Want to Study in France This Summer? March 1st is the Application Deadline for the LAVC Summer Study Away Program to Montpellier, France
LAVC is offering a Study Away Program to Montpellier, France this summer; the deadline to apply is Tuesday, March 1. This program offers students an unforgettable month-long French immersion experience in Montpellier, which is located in the South of France, from July 2-31, 2011. Held in partnership with the American Institute of Foreign Study (AIFS), participating students can earn up to 8 units of transferrable credit. For more information, visit www.lavc.edu/montpellier/, or contact Dominique Merrill at (818) 947-2380 or merrildl@lavc.edu.
Don’t Forget to Sign Up for AlertU—Get Campus Emergency Updates from Your Cell Phone
LAVC students, faculty and staff can sign up to receive text messages in the case of an emergency on campus by signing up for AlertU. This text messaging system will send out information regarding emergency situations and can keep the college community up-to-date on activity and changes to class scheduling. Signing up for AlertU is simple, and only takes a minute; just click on the AlertU button on the homepage and then enter your cell phone number.
February 24, March 3 or 10
Want to Learn About a Career? Participate in the LAVC Groundhog Job Shadow Day
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will hold its annual Groundhog Job Shadow Day starting on February 24. This program offers students the opportunity to see what its like to work in an occupation that interests them by spending half a day at a company or organization, and "shadowing" someone in a field they want to learn more about. Interested students are required to attend one of the following five mandatory orientations: Thursday, February 24 at 1 p.m., Thursday, March 3 at 1 p.m. or 5:30 p.m., or Thursday, March 10 at 1 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact Clive Gordon at (818) 778-5576 or emailing gordonca@lavc.edu.
Reminder—Admissions, Counseling and Financial Aid Offices are in the Student Services Center and Annex
The new Student Services Center and Annex is home to Admissions & Records, Counseling, Financial Aid, Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD), Assessment Center/Testing Center, Career/Transfer Center, ASU, EOPS, and TRiO. The Student Services Center and Annex are located between the Foreign Language and Engineering buildings; to view a campus map, visit www.lavc.edu/map/.
February 23
Free Wednesday Concert - Avon Street Quintet
The LAVC Music Department will hold a free concert by the Avon Street Quintet on Wednesday, February 23 at 1 pm in the Music Instrumental Room (Room 112). This performance is part of the Music Department’s Free Wednesday Concert Series for the Spring 2011 semester. For more information about this concert and the Free Wednesday Concert Series, visit http://www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm, or contact (818) 947-2346 or music@lavc.edu.
February 22
You’re Invited to a Town Hall Meeting on “Revitalizing Valley College: A Construction Update”
LAVC will hold two Town Hall meetings on Tuesday, February 22 from 12:45-1:30 p.m. and 5-5:45 p.m. in the Student Services Center – Multi-Purpose Room (SSC 245). Each town hall meeting will share information about the upcoming construction plans at LAVC, and will offer the campus community the opportunity to ask construction-related questions. To view the flyer, visit www.lavc.edu/flyers/LAVC_Town_Hall_Meeting_Flyer_02-22-11.pdf. For more information or to request an accommodation for the event, contact Maggie Lopez at (818) 947-2321 or lopezm@lavc.edu.
Posted: 2/10/2011
February 19
Calling All Students! Learn How to Study in the South of France This Summer
The LAVC Study Away Program will hold an information meeting for its summer 2011 program to Montpellier, France on Saturday, February 19 from 12 noon-2 p.m. in the Foreign Language Building, Room 102. This program offers an unforgettable month-long French immersion experience in Montpellier, which is located in the South of France, from July 2-31, 2011. Held in partnership with the American Institute of Foreign Study (AIFS), students can earn up to 8 units of transferrable credit. For more information, visit www.lavc.edu/montpellier/, or contact Dominique Merrill at (818) 947-2380 or merrildl@lavc.edu.
Updated: 2/17/2011
February 18-21
Campus Closed for President’s Day Holiday
LAVC will be closed from Friday, February 18-Monday, February 21 in observance of the President’s Day holidays. Classes will not meet on February 18, 19 and 21. The college will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, February 22. For a complete list of holidays and other important dates, visit www.lavc.edu/calendar.
Posted: 2/10/2011
February 17
Come to the Issues Facing Our Veteran Students Panel on February 17
The LAVC Professional Development Office is holding an “Issues Facing Our Veteran Students” panel on Thursday, February 17 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria Conference Room. This panel discussion will address ways to help students who have served in the military to return to civilian life. The panelists include Debora Presser, a licensed clinical social worker for The Soldiers Project, Albert Vieane, a veteran who works with LAVC students and for CalVets’ Operation Welcome Home, and Alex Letterson, a former marine from the EDD WorkSource Center. For more information, contact LAVC Professional Development at (818) 947-2712.
Updated: 2/10/2011
Need a Ride? I-TAP Metro Passes Available for Purchase in the Business Office
Beginning February 7, LAVC students can purchase a Spring 2011 I-TAP Metro Pass for only $15 in the Business Office. To be eligible, LAVC students must be enrolled in 12 or more units during the semester to receive the special $15 price. The pass is valid until June 10, 2011, and can be used on Metro buses and Metro Rail lines seven days a week. For more information, contact the Business Office at (818) 947-2318.
Posted: 2/10/2011
February 17
Attention Students! Spring Walk-In Registration Ends February 17
The Offices of Admissions & Records, Counseling, and Financial Aid, and the Business Office will be assisting students for Spring Registration in Monarch Hall from Wednesday, February 2-Thursday, February 17. LAVC students can go to one location to add or drop classes, get a prerequisite challenge form, see an academic counselor, pay fees, purchase a parking pass, get a registration receipt, and apply for a Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver. Spring Registration 2011 is open Mondays-Thursdays from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., and Fridays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, contact the Student Services Office at (818) 947-2543.
Updated: 2/10/2011
February 15
Don’t Miss the Financial Aid Awareness Event on Feb 15
The LAVC Financial Aid Office will host a Financial Aid & Scholarship Awareness Event on Tuesday, February 15 from 12 noon-2 p.m. in Monarch Square. Come get all your financial aid questions answered. There will be free giveaways—while supplies last. For more information, contact Financial Aid at (818) 947-2412 or financialaid@lavc.edu, or visit www.lavc.edu/financialaid/.
Posted: 2/11/2011
February 13
You’re Invited to “A Romantic Afternoon” with the Valley Symphony Orchestra
The Valley Symphony Orchestra will present “A Romantic Afternoon…” concert on Sunday, February 13 at 2 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall. This concert featuring the Kadima String Quartet and Dr. Julia Heinen, clarinet, will perform the music of Brahms, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, and more. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for seniors/students, and $10 for LAVC students with a valid student ID. For more information, contact the Music Department at (818) 778-5633 or visit http://www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
Updated: 2/3/2011
February 12 & 13
Auditions for LAVC’s SummerFest Begins February 12
The LAVC Theater Arts and Music Departments, and the LAVC Dance Program will be holding auditions for Cole Porter’s Anything Goes, Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, and an after-show cabaret on Saturday, February 12 and Sunday, February 13 (callbacks) in the LAVC Mainstage Theater. The three productions are part of SummerFest 2011, a cooperative program by LAVC’s Dance Program, Music Department and Theater Arts Department. All interested actors, singers and dancers, should make an audition appointment in advance by visiting the Theater Arts Department in the Theater Arts building on Mondays-Thursdays from 3 p.m.-8 p.m., or by emailing an audition request to Summerfest@lavc.edu. For more information, visit http://lavctheater.com/SummerfestAuditions.html.
Posted: 1/27/2011
Congratulations to Our New Distance Education Coordinator
Syed “Khaled” Hussain was recently selected as LAVC’s new Distance Education Coordinator. Khaled will be responsible for continuing to expand the college’s distance education program. He will work with faculty and students to promote distance education, develop online courses and instructional materials, and provide operational support to faculty and staff who use the college’s Etudes course management system to teach online or hybrid courses. He will also assist faculty with ordering their “shells” for online/hybrid courses, troubleshoot problems with “shells”, and help the Distance Education Trainer with developing training. Khaled’s office hours are Monday-Thursday from 8:30-11 a.m. in Bungalow 82, and he can be reached at (818) 947-2657. Congratulations Khaled!
Posted: 1/20/2011
Zev Garber Recognized in the Journal of the National Association of Professors of Hebrew
Zev Garber, professor emeritus of Jewish Studies at LAVC, has been recently recognized in Hebrew Studies, the Journal of the National Association of Professors of Hebrew, which published several essays on the critical contributions he has made to the field of Jewish Studies. Entitled “A Symposium on the Work of Zev Garber: Reviews of Maven in Blue Jeans”, the essays were originally presented at a joint session meeting of the Western Jewish Studies Association on March 14, 2010. This symposium analyzed Garber’s work in relation to the 2009 book, Maven in Blue Jeans: A Festschrift in Honor of Zev Garber, a collection of essays honoring him, and includes a response from Zev Garber. To read the collection of writings on Zev Garber in the latest issue of Jewish Studies, visit http://vanhise.lss.wisc.edu/naph/files/HS%20-%202010%20-%20TOC.pdf. Congratulations!
ADA Notice of Compliance Now on the LAVC Web Site
Valley College has recently posted its ADA Notice of Compliance on the LAVC Compliance Office Web page. This notice provides an overview of how Los Angeles Valley College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California State Law. To view the ADA Notice of Compliance, visit http://www.lavc.edu/compliancenotice/.
Posted: 1/27/2011
February 12
Mark Your Calendars—Spring 2011 LAVC Music Department Concert Series Begins on February 12
The LAVC Music Department invites the campus community to its Spring 2011 Concert Series. Every semester, the Music Department features a variety of instrumental and choral performances. The Spring 2011 season kicks off on Saturday, February 12 with a guitar concert by the American Guitar Society. Other upcoming performances include a Valley Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Concert on Sunday, February 13, and a concert by the Avon String Quintet. For more information on the LAVC Music Department’s Spring 2011 Concert Series, visit http://www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
Updated: 1/13/2011
Want to Go to Magic Mountain? Get Your Discounted Tickets at the LAVC Bookstore
The Bookstore has Six Flags Magic Mountain general admission tickets for only $27.00 each (regular price is $59.99). Visit the Bookstore to purchase the tickets.
Posted: 1/13/2011
Doug Marriott Named the Director of Cooperative Education
Doug Marriott from Job Training has been selected as the new Director for Cooperative Education at LAVC. Cooperative Education establishes a three-way partnership between the student, the college and the employer to help students prepare for their future careers. As the director, he will be responsible for overseeing the Cooperative Education program, visiting with area employers, and partnering with Job Training to further meet the needs of local employers. Faculty can contact Doug directly to request an in-class presentation that shares information about the Cooperative Education to students, or they can visit the Cooperative Education Web site at www.lavc.edu/cooped/. Doug Marriott can be reached at (818) 947-2572 or at marriodc@lavc.edu. He has worked with Job Training since 2007, and prior to that he directed adult education program. Congratulations!
Posted: 1/13/2011
California MEDiA Arts CTE Statewide Program Receives Renewed Funding
The CALIFORNIA MEDiA ARTS Statewide Career Technical Education (CTE) Program, based at Los Angeles Valley College, has officially been renewed for 2011-2012. The program partners with the following five local organizations to provide career opportunities to students: the Institute for Developing Entertainment Arts and Studies (IDEAS) Center at LAVC, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the Entertainment Economy Institute, the Acme Network, and the Mary Pickford Institute. The IDEAS Center at LAVC (www.lavc.edu/ideas) is the regional EWD Center, which supplies workshops and career training. The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (www.emmysfoundation.org) is a partner in California MEDiA’s career networking, internship and Meet The Pros events. The Entertainment Economy Institute (www.entertainmentecon.org) supplies detailed information on industry conferences, training and competitions. The Acme Network (www.acmenetwork.org) is the number one training service for animators in California. The Mary Pickford Institute (www.marypickford.com), in addition to its respected archive and creative programming, provides state of the art mobile film classrooms, for on-site instruction and career exploration, to thousands of students and faculty in middle schools. The program director is Daniel J. Nyiri, LAVC Media Arts faculty member since 2004, who originated the program as a regional project in 2006 and took it statewide in 2009. Congratulations!
LAVC is Now on LinkedIn
Faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends now have three ways in which to connect with the college through the social networking site LinkedIn. There are now LinkedIn groups for “Los Angeles Valley College” and “LA Valley College Alumni & Friends Association”. Faculty and staff can also now connect with one another through the “Los Angeles Valley College” listing in the companies section. Get connected today by visiting http://www.linkedin.com/groupRegistration?gid=3712787.
Posted: 12/16/2010
Valley College Comes Together to Donate to the MEND Food Bank
LAVC faculty and staff recently donated $350 and a 50-gallon tub full of non-perishable food to help the MEND (Meet Each Need with Dignity) Food Bank in Pacoima. At the annual LAVC Holiday Party, guests were asked to donate food or fund to help this local non-profit who helps those who are less fortunate in the San Fernando Valley. MEND would like to thank everyone in the campus community who made a contribution.
Posted: 12/16/2010
LAVC Speech Team Wins More Awards at the PSCFA Fall Championship
The LAVC Speech Team competed in the Pacific Southwest Collegiate Forensics Association (PSCFA) Fall Championship competition at Mt. San Antonio College on December 5. Several LAVC students competed and earned top rank placement: Karen Bagoumian (4th Place – Dramatic Interpretation: Junior), Nora Ellis (7th Place – Dramatic Interpretation: Open), Christen Gerhart (1st Place – Speech to Entertain: Novice), LD Green (2nd Place – Dramatic Interpretation: Open; 6th Place – POI: Open), Michelle Peery (2nd Place – Persuasive: Junior), TJ Rosas (1st Place – Poetry: Open), and Karen Yelverton (1st Place – POI: Open; 2nd Place – Poetry: Open). Congralutations!
Posted: 12/16/2010
Dave Mallas Named 2010 Diamond Sports ABCA Coach of the Year
The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) selected Coach Dave Mallas as its 2010 Diamond Sports ABCA Coach of the Year for the Pacific Association Division. Dave will be recognized at the American Baseball Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame/Coach of the Year Banquet on Friday, January 7. Dave has been the head coach of the LAVC Baseball team since 2005. Recently, the LAVC Baseball team was named the 2010 Western State Conference Southern Division champions. Congratulations Coach Mallas!
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