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April 20
Thinking About Transferring to CSU Dominguez Hills or CSU Long Beach? Visit the Campus at the CSUDH & CSULB Bus Trip on April 20
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will be offering students the opportunity to visit Cal State Dominguez Hills and Cal State Long Beach at its next Spring 2012 Bus Trip on Friday, April 20 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The bus will depart LAVC at 7:45 a.m. and returns at 5 p.m. Interested students should sign up at the Career/Transfer Center in Administration 126; There is a $5 fee to reserve your spot (refundable). For more information, visit the Career/Transfer Center Web page at www.lavc.edu/transfer.
April 19 & 20
LAVC to Hold Student Success Jamboree on April 19-20 to Help Guide Students on How to Successfully Graduate or to Transfer to a University
The LAVC Student Success Committee is offering students the opportunity to attend a special "Student Success Jamboree" on Thursday, April 19 from 1-4 p.m., and Friday, April 20 from 9 a.m.-12 noon in the Emergency Services Training (EST) Building, Room 113. This free event will teach students how to find resources available to them at Valley College, and be better prepared academically so they can complete their course of study and/or transfer to a university. Participating students will learn how to be better prepared to meet the academic requirements at Valley College, and successfully complete their course of study or transfer to a university. Participants will be able to get to know faculty, counselors, and administrators, and meet fellow students who are also interested in being successful at Valley College. For more information, contact the LAVC Writing Center at (818) 947-2811 or email stars@lavc.edu.
Ends: April 19
Final Week for the LAVC Art Gallery "Obscured Lines: Contemporary Drawing in Los Angeles" Exhibit
The current art exhibit featuring the work of nine local artists entitled "Obscured Lines: Contemporary Drawing in Los Angeles" will be featured in the LAVC Art Gallery from March 1-April 19. This exhibition, which is open to the public, features contemporary drawings in Los Angeles from notable artists such as Joe Biel, Jennifer Celio, Margaret Griffith, Kiel Johnson, Timothy Nolan, Elizabeth Saveri, Sergio Teran, Hataya Tubtim, and Alexandra Wiesenfeld. For these artists, drawing is not simply about making marks or empty gestures. It is core to the physical manifestation of an idea, feeling or experience. The works on display blur the symbolic line that rigidly defines drawing. Looking beyond traditional "works on paper," these artists demonstrate the process of drawing as experimental and exploration that is relevant to metropolitan culture in Los Angeles. The LAVC Art Gallery's hours of operation are Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., and 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. For more information, contact the LAVC Art Gallery at (818) 778-5536 or visit http://www.lavc.edu/arts/artgallery.html.
April 19 & 20
LAVC to Hold Student Success Jamboree on April 19-20 to Help Guide Students on How to Successfully Graduate or to Transfer to a University
The LAVC Student Success Committee is offering students the opportunity to attend a special "Student Success Jamboree" on Thursday, April 19 from 1-4 p.m., and Friday, April 20 from 9 a.m.-12 noon in the Emergency Services Training (EST) Building, Room 113. This free event will teach students how to find resources available to them at Valley College, and be better prepared academically so they can complete their course of study and/or transfer to a university. Participating students will learn how to be better prepared to meet the academic requirements at Valley College, and successfully complete their course of study or transfer to a university. Participants will be able to get to know faculty, counselors, and administrators, and meet fellow students who are also interested in being successful at Valley College. For more information, contact the LAVC Writing Center at (818) 947-2811 or email stars@lavc.edu.
April 16-19
Helping Students Find their Dream Job at the LAVC Career Week from April 16-19
LA Valley College will hold its "Career Week 2012" from April 19-20, which will feature a variety of career-
planning and transfer preparation activities and workshops for LAVC students. This annual event, which is co-sponsored by the LAVC Career/Transfer Center, Cooperative Education Department, Service Learning Program, Associated Student Union and the Perkins 4 1C CTC Program, will help students prepare for entering a career, or to transfer to a four-year college or university. Upcoming activities include: a Career Speakers' Workshop on "Careers in Nursing / Respiratory Therapy" on Monday, April 16 at 1 p.m. in Foreign Language 102, a "How to Transfer Workshop" on Monday, April 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center in the Administration 126, a "College Fair" on Tuesday, April 17 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. along the walkway between the Humanities to Social/Behavioral Sciences buildings, a "Resume, Interview Workshop" on Tuesday, April 17 at 1 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center in the Administration 126, a "LAVC Job Fair" on Wednesday, April 18 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Monarch Square, and an "Internship Fair" and "Service Learning Fair" on Thursday, April 19 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Monarch Square. For more information, visit the Career/Transfer Center Web site at www.lavc.edu/transfer.
April 18
Calling All Job Seekers! LAVC to Hold its 33rd Annual Job Fair on April 18
The LAVC Cooperative Education Department in collaboration with LAVC Job Training will hold the 33rd Annual LAVC Job Fair on Wednesday, April 18 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Monarch Square. This annual event is open to the public, and there will be 30 area employers looking for qualified job seekers. In addition, there will be job training staff on hand to critique and assist job seekers with their resume writing. To view the event flyer, visit http://www.lavc.edu/calendar/JobFair2012Poster.pdf. For more information, contact Cooperative Education at (818) 947-2334 or cooped@lavc.edu.
Free Philosophy Lecture on "The Scientific Revolution in Medieval Physics" on April 17
The LAVC Philosophy/Economics Department will present a free philosophy lecture entitled "The Scientific Revolution in Medieval Physics" on Tuesday, April 17 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge. This lecture by Dr. Kelley Ross, professor of philosophy, is part of the Spring 2012 Philosophy Lecture Series. For more information, contact Christopher Pallotti at (818) 947-2468.
April 17 & 23
Planning on Transferring to a Cal State Campus? Don't Miss Talking to the Admissions Representatives from CSULA and CSUN
An admissions representative from Cal State LA will be on campus on Tuesday, April 17 from 2-5 p.m., and a CSUN admissions representative will be on campus on Monday, April 23. Students interested in transferring to those institutions should stop by and learn more about the admissions requirements. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646.
April 17
Want to Go to UCLA? Come Meet a UCLA Admissions Representative on April 17
UCLA admissions representatives will be at the Career/Transfer Center once a month to talk with students who are interested in transferring to University of California, Los Angeles. They will be on campus on Tuesday, April 17 from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., and Thursday, May 17 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information, visit the LAVC Career/Transfer Web page at www.lavc.edu/transfer/index.html.
April 16 & 17
Attention Students—Don't Forget to Vote in the ASU Elections on April 16-17
The Associated Student Union (ASU) will be holding elections for its 2012-2013 Executive Council positions and the LACCD Student Trustee position on Monday, April 16 and Tuesday, April 17 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. in Monarch Hall. For more information, contact the ASU Office at (818) 778-5516.
April 15
You're Invited to the "Music for My Soul" Concert Featuring the LAVC Philharmonic Choir, College Choir and Vocal Jazz Ensemble
The LAVC Music Department will present a "Music for my Soul" Choral Concert on Sunday, April 15 at 7 p.m. in the Main Stage Theater. This concert will feature performances by the LAVC Philharmonic Choir, LAVC College Choir and the LAVC Jazz Ensemble. Tickets are $15 for general admission, and $10 for students and seniors. For ticket information, call (818) 947-2346 or visit http://www.lavc.edu/music/.
Ends: April 13
Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance Available through the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program
The CA State Board of Equalization (BOE) Office is offering free income tax preparation assistance for qualified filers whose household income is $50,000 or less through the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.Students and employees who earned less than $50,000 may be entitled to federal tax credits up to $12,000, including $5,751 in federal Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC). VITA will be holding free tax preparation events at Cal State Dominguez Hills on February 25, LA City College on March 17, Cal State LA on March 24 and Long Beach City College on April 4; appointments are recommended, and walk-ins are welcomed based on availability. The BOE will also host Free Income Tax Preparation Services at each BOE District Office one day a week from January 25, 2012 to April 13, 2012. For more information, call (323) 980-1221 or visit the CA State Board of Equalization Web site at www.boe.ca.gov/members/horton/2012/vita.htm.
April 11
You're Invited to the Free Wednesday Concert – "Tangos and Beyond"
The LAVC Music Department will present a Free Wednesday Concert called "Tangos and Beyond" on Wednesday, April 11 at 1 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall (Music Building, Room 106). This concert, which is part of the Spring 2012 Free Wednesday Concert Series, will feature Nick Casillas on saxophone, and Bryan Pezzone on piano. 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.
Free Philosophy Lecture Presented by the LAVC Philosophy/Economics Department on "Psychoanalysis as a Dynamic Theory of Mind"
The LAVC Philosophy/Economics Department will present a free philosophy lecture entitled "Psychoanalysis as a Dynamic Theory of Mind" on Tuesday, April 10 from 7-8:30 p.m. in Campus Center 104. This lecture, which will be presented by Jeff Dievendorf, assistant adjunct professor of philosophy, is part of the Spring 2012 Philosophy Lecture Series. To view the flyer, visit www.lavc.edu/calendar/Lecture%20Series%20SP12.pdf. For more information, contact Christopher Pallotti at (818) 947-2468.
April 10
LAVC Career/Transfer Center to Offer a Spring 2012 Career Speakers' Workshop on "Careers in Law"
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will hold a Career Speakers' Workshop on "Careers in Law" on Tuesday, April 10 from 1 - 2:30 p.m. in Foreign Language 102. The featured speakers include a paralegal from the San Fernando Valley District Attorney's Office, an admissions rep from Southwestern Law School, an LAVC alumnus who is now working as an attorney, and Jonathan Arnold, an attorney who is also an instructor in LAVC Extension's Paralegal Program. This workshop, which is part of the Spring 2012 Career Speakers' Workshop Series, offers students with insights into specific career fields and will provide them with networking opportunities. Download the flyer at www.lavc.edu/calendar/Speakers%20panel1%20spring%202012.pub.pdf. For more information, contact Joyce Romero at (818) 947-2644.
April 2-9
LAVC's Spring Break 2012 is April 2-9
LAVC will hold its Spring Break from Monday, April 2–Monday, April 9, and all campus offices will have a half-day closure on Friday, April 6. During Spring Break, classes will not be in session and most department offices will be closed. Many college services (with the exception of the Student Services offices) will remain open from April 2-5 and 9, but all campus offices will be closed at 12 noon on April 6. Students and visitors who are planning to visit the campus during Spring Break should contact the appropriate office for their hours of operation and/or check the posted office hours at http://www.lavc.edu/officehours/index.html. For a complete list of college holidays and other important dates, visit www.lavc.edu/calendar.
Closed: March 30-April 9
Student Services Offices Will be Closed from March 30-April 9 & Will Reopen in Temporary Locations Starting April 10
Admissions & Records, Counseling, Assessment Center, Career/Transfer Center, Financial Aid, Services for Students with Disabilities, Associated Student Union, Outreach & Recruitment, EOPS, Upward Bound, SSS/TRiO Program and VP of Student Services will be closed to students from March 30-April 9, so that those offices can be relocated to temporary locations on campus. From April 10-August 10, the following offices will be temorarily relocated to the following locations:
- Admissions & Records is moving to the Administration Building
- Counseling is moving to the Administration Building
- Financial Aid is moving to the old Financial Aid trailer (located to the west of the North Gym)
- Assessment Center is moving to the Lion's Den
- Career/Transfer Center is moving to the Administration Building
- Services for Students with Disabilities is moving to Campus Center 100
- Associated Student Union is moving to the Administration Building
- Outreach & Recruitment is moving to the Administration Building
- EOPS is moving to Campus Center 102
- Upward Bound is moving to Campus Center 102
- SSS/TRiO Program is moving to the Lion's Den
- VP of Student Services is moving to the Lion's Den
The office hours for the above noted offices will remain the same, and they can be reached at the same phone number. An updated campus map noting these changes will be posted online during Spring Break. For more information regarding this temporary closure and relocation, contact the Vice President of Student Services Office at (818) 947-2543.
March 28-31
LAVC Theater Arts Presents "LOVE(SICK): an original collage of song, dance and poetry"
The LAVC Theater Arts Department will present the world premiere of LOVE(SICK), an original collage of music, dance, poetry and drama on the theme of romantic love, on Wednesday-Saturday, March 28, 29, 30 and 31 at 8 p.m., and Saturday, March 31 at 2 p.m. in the LAVC Horseshoe Theater. Performed by an all-student cast of actors, singers, and dancers, this production blends contemporary and classical poetry...pop, rock and jazz music...and dance in styles ranging from modern and contemporary to hip-hop and jazz...into an original and never-before-seen re-mix of voices drawn from an eclectic mix of authors and songwriters, new and old, traditional and cutting-edge current. Ticket prices are $16 for general admission, $12 for students and seniors, and $10 for LAVC students and staff. For tickets and more information, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/229887, or call the BrownPaperTicket 24/7 hotline at 1-800-838-3006.
March 30
LAVC Closed for Cesar Chavez Day
LAVC will be closed on Friday, March 30 in observance of the Cesar E. Chavez state holiday. Saturday and Sunday classes on March 31-April 1 will still be in session, and most services on campus will reopen on Monday, April 2. Please note: Spring Break at Valley College is from April 2-9, so classes will not be in session and most departments will be closed during that week. For a complete list of important Spring Semester 2012 dates, visit www.lavc.edu/calendar.
LAVC's Recent Blood Drive is Helping to Save 153 Lives!
The American Red Cross commended LAVC for the successful blood drive it held on Tuesday, March 13. Through the generous donations of 66 donors, the American Red Cross was able to collect a total of 51 units of blood, which can help save up to 153 lives! This number surpasses the original goal of 42 units of blood, which is what LAVC has raised in the past. The American Red Cross and the LAVC Student Health Center would like to thank all the donors for helping our local blood supply by participating in this life-saving blood drive. Thank you!
Did You Know that LAVC Has an Online Radio Station? Listen to KVCM at Any Time on Your Computer or Smart Phone
LAVC's own online radio station, KVCM, is now available online using your computer or smart phone. KVCM regularly presents a diverse broadcast of music, and has eight new radio programs airing each night. From 9 p.m. - midnight, it features a special mix of music hosted by student DJ's from LAVC's Broadcasting 10 class. The schedule includes: Motown Monday Night, New Music Tuesday Night, Wacky Wednesday Night, One-Hit-Wonder Thursday Night, Friday Night 80's Party, Old School Saturday Night, and Sunday Night Oldies. In addition, a new program called the KVCM Sports Mix has debuted weekend afternoons from 3-6 p.m. featuring all things sports including LAVC coaches interviews, music relating to sports, and an Athlete of the Week segment. Listen online now at www.lavc.edu/kvcm!
March 29
P.A.S.S. and KVCM Radio Station Fundraiser at Sharky's on March 29
The LAVC P.A.S.S. (Preparing All Students for Success) Work Group and the KVCM Radio Station is holding a fundraiser on Thursday, March 29 from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. at Sharky's Woodfire Mexican Grill at 13238 Burbank Boulevard in Sherman Oaks. The fundraiser, which was also held on March 19 and 22, will raise funds to help support the PASS Workgroup's efforts to improve student success, and will also support the KVCM Radio Station. The groups will receive 15% of the net sales of everyone who shows the fundraiser flyer when ordering or picking up a phone-ahead order on the selected fundraising dates. To view the flyer online using your smart phone, or to download the flyer for printing, visit www.lavc.edu/flyers/Fintastic%20Fundraiser%20Flyer%20March%202012.pdf.
March 27
Calling All Philosophy Students! Don't Miss the Free Philosophy Lecture on "Logic: The Continuum"
The LAVC Philosophy/Economics Department will present a free philosophy lecture entitled "Logic: The Continuum" on Tuesday, March 27 from 7-8:30 p.m. in Campus Center 104. The lecture will be presented by Dr. Harold Ravitch, professor of philosophy, and is part of the Spring 2012 Philosophy Lecture Series. To view the flyer, visit www.lavc.edu/calendar/Lecture%20Series%20SP12.pdf. For more information, contact Christopher Pallotti at (818) 947-2468.
March 27
March 27 is the Spring 2012 Career Speakers' Workshop on "STEM Careers"
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will hold a "STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Careers" Workshop on Tuesday, March 27 from 1 - 2:30 p.m. in Foreign Language 102. Hear from representatives from UCLA, CSULA and CSUN, Adam Littig from the Math Department, and Ron Reis from the Technology Department, who will talk about career opportunities in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. This workshop is part of the Spring 2012 Career Speakers' Workshop Series, which offers students with insights into specific career fields and will provide networking opportunities. To view the Spring 2012 Speaker Workshop Series flyer, visit www.lavc.edu/calendar/Speakers%20panel1%20spring%202012.pub.pdf. For more information, contact Joyce Romero at (818) 947-2644.
March 26 & 29
P.A.S.S. and KVCM Radio Station Fundraiser at Sharky's on March 26 and 29
The LAVC P.A.S.S. (Preparing All Students for Success) Work Group and the KVCM Radio Station is holding a fundraiser on Tuesday, March 26 and Thursday, March 29 from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. at Sharky's Woodfire Mexican Grill at 13238 Burbank Boulevard in Sherman Oaks. The fundraiser, which was also held on March 19 and 22, will raise funds to help support the PASS Workgroup's efforts to improve student success, and will also support the KVCM Radio Station. The groups will receive 15% of the net sales of everyone who shows the fundraiser flyer when ordering or picking up a phone-ahead order on the selected fundraising dates. To view the flyer online using your smart phone, or to download the flyer for printing, visit www.lavc.edu/flyers/Fintastic%20Fundraiser%20Flyer%20March%202012.pdf.
March 24
Don't Miss a Chance to Study in Paris This Summer! Final Information Session for the Study Away in Paris Program is March 24
The LAVC Study Away Program will hold an information session for its 2012 Summer in Paris Program on Saturday, March 24 from 12 noon-2 p.m. in the Foreign Language 102. The information session will provide information about the month-long French language study program with ESA (European Studies Association) to Paris, France from July 1-31, 2012. This study away program, which offers French language classes for all levels, also gives participants the opportunity to earn up to 8 units of credit at LAVC. For more information, visit www.lavc.edu/paris, or contact Professor D. Merrill at merrildl@lavc.edu or (818) 947-2380.
March 22
Calling All Faculty, Staff and Students! Come to the STARS Strategies for Success on "Overcoming Math Anxiety" on March 22
The STARS (Strategic Team for the Advancement and Retention of Students) Committee will hold a "STARS Strategies for Success: Overcoming Math Anxiety" on Thursday, March 22 from 1 - 2:30 p.m. in the Student Services Center, Multipurpose Room (2nd Floor). Math is a stumbling block for many students, so this workshop will bring together faculty, staff and students to talk about strategies to help students successfully progress through the math sequence and achieve their academic goals. At the end of this workshop, students will learn strategies to be more successful in math classes and where to get help to improve their performance. Faculty and staff will hear from students about the reasons they struggle with math, and pick up useful materials to help them succeed. Beverages and dessert will be provided. For more information, contact the LAVC Professional Development Center at (818) 947-2712 or visit www.lavc.edu/stars/.
March 21
March 21 is the Free Wednesday Concert by Terje Lie Groove Jazz
The LAVC Music Department will hold a free Wednesday Concert featuring "Terje Lie Groove Jazz"on Wednesday, March 21 at 1 p.m. in the Music Instrumental Room (Music Building, Room 112). Saxophonist Terje Lie, a jazz artist and freelance musician, has performed in clubs, at festivals, and concerts throughout the West Coast, and has previously toured Norway, Sweden, and Finland with different groups and appeared on the jazz shows of NRK, the Norwegian equivalent of the BBC. This concert is part of the Spring 2012 Free Wednesday Concert Series. 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.
Donate a Flower, Help Plant the "V" at the Front of Valley College
LAVC is collecting donations to help replant flowers in the "V" planter located at the college's main Fulton Avenue entrance. Faculty, staff, administrators, students, alumni, and friends can now "buy a flower" for $5 each (or a short row of 4 flowers for $15, or a long row of 20 flowers for $70) through the LAVC Foundation. The planter, which holds about 200 marigold flowers, was installed last year and gives a nice appearance to the campus entrance. The LAVC gardeners will purchase the flowers, fertilize and clean out the bed and plant new flowers starting in early April. To make an online donation, visit the LAVC Foundation Web site at www.lavcfoundation.org/givenow.php; scroll down to "Other Designation", enter an amount, and then, just below in the "Additional Instruction", type in "Campus Improvement Fund".
Did You Know? Student Services is Now Open on a 5-Day Schedule
Offices in the Student Services Center and Annex are now open on a Monday-Friday schedule. Students should be aware that several offices are closed in the middle of the day from 2 p.m.-4 p.m., and they are encouraged to look at the individual office's Web site for specific hours of operation. The following is an overview of their hours: Admissions & Records is open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Associated Student Union is open Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Assessment Center is open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m.-12 noon; Counseling is open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; EOPS/CARE is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday from 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Financial Aid is open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; International Students Office is open 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Outreach Office will be open Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Services for Students with Disabilities is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; TRIO/SSS is open Monday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Veterans Office is open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; and Vice President of Student Services Office is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. In addition, other Student Services area such as the Child Development Center is open Monday-Thursday from 7:45 a.m.-10:20 p.m. and Friday from 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m. and the Student Health Center is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Wednesday from 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, please visit www.lavc.edu/officehours/.
March 20
Want to Transfer to UCLA? Come Meet a UCLA Admissions Representative on March 20
UCLA admissions representatives will be at the Career/Transfer Center once a month to talk with students who are interested in transferring to University of California, Los Angeles. They will be on campus on Tuesday, March 20 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 17 from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., and Thursday, May 17 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information, visit the LAVC Career/Transfer Web page at www.lavc.edu/transfer/index.html.
March 20
LAVC to Present a Spring 2012 Career Speakers' Workshop on "Careers in Business" on March 20
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will kick off its Spring 2012 Career Speakers' Workshop Series with a workshop on "Careers in Business" on Tuesday, March 20 from 1 - 2:30 p.m. in Foreign Language 102. The Career Speakers' Workshop Series will feature professionals in the areas of Business, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM Careers), Law, Nursing, and Respiratory Therapy. This series of workshops will provide students with insights into these careers and provide networking opportunities. To view the Spring 2012 Speaker Workshop Series flyer, visit www.lavc.edu/calendar/Speakers%20panel1%20spring%202012.pub.pdf. For more information, contact Joyce Romero at (818) 947-2644.
March 20
Are You Interested in Philosophy? Come to a Free Philosophy Lecture on "What is Identity?"
The LAVC Philosophy/Economics Department will present a free philosophy lecture entitled "What is Identity?" on Tuesday, March 20 from 7-8:30 p.m. in Campus Center 104. The lecture will be presented by Nathan Placenia, instructor of philosophy, and is part of the Spring 2012 Philosophy Lecture Series. To view the flyer, visit www.lavc.edu/calendar/Lecture%20Series%20SP12.pdf. For more information, contact Christopher Pallotti at (818) 947-2468.
Deadline: March 16
Attention Students—The Deadline for Most LAVC Foundation Scholarships is March 16!
The LAVC Foundation is offering scholarships to LAVC students who will be enrolled in the Spring 2012 semester. The deadline for most of these scholarships will be March 16. These scholarships will be awarded just before the beginning of the Fall 2012 semester, and the Foundation projects awarding a total of $82,000 in scholarships. Foundation scholarships vary in criteria, so students should stop by the Foundation Office to see which scholarships they qualify for. Any student that comes to the Foundation Office for scholarship information should be prepared knowing his/her own academic information (e.g. units enrolled in Spring, total units completed, GPA, etc). For more information, visit the LAVC Foundation located in Administration 100.
Spring 2012 Schedule is Now Posted Online
The LAVC Spring 2012 Schedule of Classes is now posted on the LAVC Web site. Spring classes will be held from February 6 - June 4, 2012. If you would like to know your Spring registration appointment, please login to the Student Information System with your student ID and 4-digit pin number at https://eweb4.laccd.edu/WebStudent/signon.asp. To view the Spring Schedule, visit the LAVC Class Schedule Page at http://www.lavc.edu/schedules.html.
Spring 2012 Semester
Attention Students—Parking Permits are Required Starting February 21! LAVC Sheriff will Ticket Vehicles Without a Parking Permit
You are reminded to buy your Spring semester parking permit at the Business Office before February 21. A parking permit will be required to park in all student parking lots starting February 21, and the College Sheriff will begin citing vehicles without a valid parking permit. To purchase your parking permit, visit the Business Office (located in the bungalow on the northeast corner of Campus Drive and Hatteras) or pay for your parking permit online through the Student Information System
Spring Semester
Get Smart and Save Up to 50%—LAVC Bookstore Still Offering Textbook Rentals for the Spring Semester
LAVC students can save money by renting their textbooks from the LAVC Bookstore. By renting textbooks, students can simply use them during the semester and then return them at the end of the semester. Renting textbooks is better than shopping online, and there is no shipping fee involved. For more information, contact Mary John in the LAVC Bookstore at (818) 947-2717.
March 16-17
LAVC CalWORKs Office Accepting Registrations for the GED Test Starting February 29
The LAVC CalWORKs Office will offer the next General Education Development (GED) Test on March 16-17; registrations will be accepted starting Wednesday, February 29 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.
March 15
Want to Study Spanish in Spain? Don't Miss the Final Information Sessions for the Study Away in Spain Program on March 15
LAVC Study Away will hold its final two information sessions for its Summer 2012 Study Away in Spain program on Thursday, March 15 from 1-2 p.m. in FL 104, and 6-7 p.m. in Foreign Language 110. The information sessions are open to anyone interested in participating in this Spanish language study abroad program. All participants can earn 5 units of transferrable credit while visiting Alicante, Spain from June 27-July 28, 2012. All language classes will be taught at the Universidad de Alicante. The program includes a two-day visit to Madrid, a day visit to Valencia, and cultural and educational visits around Alicante. For more information, visit the Study Away in Spain Web page at
www.lavc.edu/studyaway/spain/, or contact Rafael Arias at (818) 947-2387 or ariasr@lavc.edu.
March 15
Do You Want to Transfer to CSU Channel Islands for Fall 2013? Come Meet an CSUCI Representative on March 15
An admissions representative from Cal State Channel Islands will be at the Career/Transfer Center on Thursday, March 15 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. to assist students who are planning to transfer for Fall 2013. For more information, visit the LAVC Career/Transfer Web page at www.lavc.edu/transfer/index.html.
March 14
Do You Want to Transfer to UC Santa Barbara? Sign Up for an Online Advising Appointment at the CTC for March 14
The Career/Transfer Center is offering a 20-minute advising appointment for student interested in transferring to UC Santa Barbara on Wednesday, March 14 from 1-4 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center. These virtual advising appointments at the Career/Transfer Center will discuss transfer admission requirements, the application process, majors, housing, financial aid and student life at UCSB. Students may also choose to sign up for a 20-minute online advising appointment directly with UCSB by visiting www.admissions.ucsb.edu (click the "Virtual UCSB" tab). To sign up for an appointment at the LAVC Career/Transfer Center, call (818) 947-2646.
March 14
You're Invited to the Free Wednesday Concert by the Devin Doherty Quartet
The LAVC Music Department will hold a free Wednesday Concert by the Devin Doherty Quartet on Wednesday, March 14 at 1 p.m. in the Music Instrumental Room (Music Building, Room 112). This concert is part of the Spring 2012 Free Wednesday Concert Series. For more information, contact the LAVC Music Department Concert Hotline at (818) 778-5633 or visit http://www.lavc.edu/music/index.htm.
March 13
Don't Miss the Free Philosophy Lecture on "Platonic Influences on Freud's Psychoanalysis" on March 13
The LAVC Philosophy/Economics Department will present a free philosophy lecture entitled "Platonic Influences on Freud's Psychoanalysis" on Tuesday, March 13 from 7-8:30 p.m. in Campus Center 104. The lecture, which will be presented by Jeff Dievendorf, assistant adjunct professor of philosophy, is part of the Spring 2012 Philosophy Lecture Series. To view a flyer, visit http://www.lavc.edu/calendar/Lecture%20Series%20SP12.pdf. For more information, contact Christopher Pallotti at (818) 947-2468.
March 13
Learn More About a Career That Interests You—Come to an Orientation Session for LAVC's Job Shadow Day on March 13
The Career/Transfer Center is looking for students who want to learn more about a career by "shadowing" someone who works in the field that they're interested in. All interested students must attend an hour-long mandatory Job Shadow Day 2012 orientation; the final orientation sessions will be held on Tuesday, March 13 at 1 p.m. or 5 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center. For more information or to sign up for an orientation session, visit the LAVC Career/Transfer Center or call (818) 947-2646.
March 13
Donate Blood and Save 3 Lives!—Make Your Life-Saving Appointment for the LAVC Blood Drive on March 13
The LAVC Student Health Center and the American Red Cross will be co-sponsoring a Blood Drive on Tuesday, March 13 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Monarch Hall. All participants will receive a voucher for 2 free tickets to a LA Galaxy game, discounted LA Kings tickets and will be entered in a region-wide drawing to win 2 Disneyland annual passes. To schedule your appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org (enter sponsor code: "LAVC") or contact Cheryl Gonzales at (818) 307-1743. For more information, contact the Student Health Center at (818) 947-2918.
March 8
LAVC to Hosts a Free Lecture by Lou Gossett, Jr.
The LAVC English Department is hosting a free lecture with Louis Gossett, Jr. on Thursday, March 8 at 7 p.m. in Monarch Hall. Mr. Gossett, an Academy Award-winning and acclaimed author, will discusses his program, the Eracism Foundation, and its efforts to bring to the forefront cultural diversity, historical enrichment, literacy education, and anti-violence initiatives. He will also review his biography, An Actor and a Gentleman, and will speak candidly with students about the journey to success. At the conclusion of the lecture, there will be A Q&A session and a book signing. For more information, please contact Debi Hall at debihall@sbcglobal.net or (818) 648-9111.
March 8
Learn More About a Career That Interests You—Come to an Orientation Session for LAVC's Job Shadow Day on March 8
The Career/Transfer Center is looking for students who want to learn more about a career by "shadowing" someone who works in the field that they're interested in; all interested students must attend one of the upcoming hour-long mandatory Job Shadow Day 2012 orientation sessions: Thursday, March 8, or Tuesday, March 13 at 1 p.m. or 5 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center. For more information or to sign up for an orientation session, visit the LAVC Career/Transfer Center or call (818) 947-2646.
March 8
Want to Transfer to Pepperdine University's Business School? Get Your Questions Answered at an Information Session on March 8
The Career/Transfer Center will be offering a free information session on Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management on Thursday March 8 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center. Students interested in transferring to Pepperdine's School of Business will learn more about admissions requirements, tuition, and more. For more information, visit the LAVC Career/Transfer Web page at www.lavc.edu/transfer/index.html.
March 7
LAVC Music Department to Offer a Free Wednesday Concert on March 7
The LAVC Music Department will offer a free concert by Alicia Richardson, soprano, and Dr. Robert Chauls, piano, on Wednesday, March 7 at 1 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall (Music Building, Room 106). This concert is part of the Spring 2012 Free Wednesday Concert Series. For more information, contact the LAVC Music Department Concert Hotline at (818) 778-5633 or visit http://www.lavc.edu/music/index.htm.
March 6
Do Some Non-Human Animals Have the Right to Life?—Come Listen to the Free Philosophy Lecture on March 6
The LAVC Philosophy/Economics Department will present a free philosophy lecture in entitled "Do Some Non-Human Animals Have the Right to Life?" on Tuesday, March 6 from 7-8:30 p.m. in Campus Center 104.
The lecture, which will be presented by Christopher Pallotti, assistant professor of philosophy, LAVC, is part of the Spring 2012 Philosophy Lecture Series. To view a flyer, visit http://www.lavc.edu/calendar/Lecture%20Series%20SP12.pdf. For more information, contact Christopher Pallotti at (818) 947-2468.
March 5
Daily Parking Permits for Students and Visitors Will be Available Starting March 5
Beginning March 5, 2012, temporary "Daily" parking permits will be available for purchase for $2 each at pay stations located in Parking Lot A and D. The temporary parking permit is valid for the date of purchase, and can be used in any student parking lot. The pay stations only accept cash, and exact change is required. Semester parking permits are also available for purchase for $20, which are valid for the entire Spring 2012 semester, from the Business Office. For more information regarding temporary parking permits, contact the LAVC Sheriff's Office at (818) 947-2911.
March 4
Don't Miss the Valley Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Concert
The Valley Symphony Orchestra will present a chamber music concert featuring the music of Mozart, C.P.E. Bach, and Peter Warlock on Sunday, March 4 at 2 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall (Music Building, Room 106). Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for students and seniors. A complete schedule of Music Department concerts is available online at http://www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm. For more information, contact the LAVC Music Department's Concert Hotline at (818) 778-5633.
March 1
LAVC Art Gallery to Open a New "Obscured Lines" Exhibit on March 1
The LAVC Art Gallery will present a new exhibition featuring the work of nine local artists entitled "Obscured Lines: Contemporary Drawing in Los Angeles" from March 1-April 19 in the LAVC Art Gallery. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, March 1 from 6 - 8 p.m. This latest exhibition features contemporary drawings in Los Angeles from notable artists such as Joe Biel, Jennifer Celio, Margaret Griffith, Kiel Johnson, Timothy Nolan, Elizabeth Saveri, Sergio Teran, Hataya Tubtim, and Alexandra Wiesenfeld. For these artists, drawing is not simply about making marks or empty gestures. It is core to the physical manifestation of an idea, feeling or experience. The works on display blur the symbolic line that rigidly defines drawing. Looking beyond traditional "works on paper," these artists demonstrate the process of drawing as experimental and exploration that is relevant to metropolitan culture in Los Angeles. The exhibition is open to the public. The show begins on Thursday, March 1 from 6 – 8 p.m., and will end on April 19. The LAVC Art Gallery's hours of operation are Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., and 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.; the Gallery will be closed during spring break. For more information, contact the Art Gallery at (818) 778-5536 or visit http://www.lavc.edu/arts/artgallery.html.
February 29
Planning to Transfer to UCLA? A UCLA Representative will be On-Campus on February 29
UCLA admissions representatives will be at the LAVC Career/Transfer Center once a month to talk with students who are interested in transferring to University of California, Los Angeles. They will be on campus on Wednesday, February 29 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 20 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 17 from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and Thursday, May 17 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information, visit the Career/Transfer Web page at www.lavc.edu/transfer/index.html.
LAVC is Officially Named as a 2011 "Tree Campus USA" by the Arbor Day Foundation and Toyota
LAVC has been recently recognized as a 2011 Tree Campus USA® by the Arbor Day Foundation and Toyota Motor North America, Inc.'s Tree Campus USA program. This national program honors colleges and universities and their leaders for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in the spirit of conservation. To obtain this distinction, LAVC met the five core standards for sustainable campus forestry required by Tree Campus USA, which included the establishment of a tree advisory committee, evidence of a campus tree-care plan, dedicated annual expenditures for its campus tree program, an Arbor Day observance and the sponsorship of student service-learning projects. This campus-wide effort was led by the LAVC Sustainability Group, and President Sue Carleo.
February 29
LAVC Music to Offer a Free Wednesday Concert by the Juan Ignacio Band
The LAVC Music Department will present a free performance by the Juan Ignacio Band on Wednesday, February 29 at 1 p.m. in the Music Instrumental Room (Music 112). The LAVC Music Department offers the Free Wednesday Concert Series every semester to give the campus community and the public an opportunity to listen to free musical performances from local and internally renowned musicians. A complete list of upcoming performances is noted on the Music Department Calendar at http://www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm. For more information, contact the Music Department Concert Hotline (818) 778-5633
February 29
Attention Students! Find Out How You Can Get Money for School at the Financial Aid Awareness Event on February 29
The LAVC Financial Aid Office will be hosting a Financial Aid & Scholarship Awareness Event on Wednesday, February 29 from 12 noon-2 pm in Monarch Hall. Students are invited to learn more about the financial aid options available to them, and get all their financial aid questions answered. There will be freebies available for students—while supplies last! For more information, contact Financial Aid at (818) 947-2412, financialaid@lavc.edu, or visit http://www.lavc.edu/financialaid/.
February 28
Calling All Philosophy Students! Come to the Free Lecture on "Greek Stoicism and the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius" on February 28
The LAVC Philosophy/Economics Department will present the second free lecture in its Spring 2012 Philosophy Lecture Series entitled "Greek Stoicism and the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius" on Tuesday, February 28 from 7-8:30 p.m. in Campus Center 104. The lecture will be presented by Jeff Dievendorf, assistant adjunct professor of philosophy, LAVC. To view a flyer, visit http://www.lavc.edu/calendar/Lecture%20Series%20SP12.pdf. For more information, contact Christopher Pallotti at (818) 947-2468.
February 28
Come to the Shakey's Fundraising Pizza Night on February 28
The LAVC Radio Broadcasting and the PASS (Preparing All Students for Success) will be holding a Fundraising Pizza Night on Tuesday, February 28 from 6-9 p.m. at the Shakey's Pizza at 5321 Laurel Canyon Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91607. Shakey's will donate 25% of the menu price of any food purchased by students, faculty, staff, administrators, family and friends during this event, including any take-out orders. To download the flyer, visit http://www.lavc.edu/flyers/Shaky%27s%20Fundraiser.pdf.
February 28
Want to Learn More About a Career That Interests You? Don't Miss Out on Your Chance to Participate in LAVC's Job Shadow Day 2012!
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center is looking for students who want to learn more about a career by "shadowing" someone who works in the field that they're interested in; all interested students must attend one of the following hour-long mandatory Job Shadow Day 2012 orientation sessions: Tuesday, February 28, Thursday, March 8, or Tuesday, March 13 at 1 p.m. or 5 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center located in the Student Services Annex. For more information or to sign up for an orientation session, visit the Career/Transfer Center or call (818) 947-2646.
February 27
You're Invited to the STARS's "Strategies for Success: Reading a Textbook"
Workshop on February 27
The LAVC STARS (Strategic Team for the Advancement and Retention of Students) will hold a "Strategies for Success: Reading a Textbook" Workshop for students, faculty, staff, and administrators on Monday, February 27 from 1-2 p.m. in the Student Services Center's Multipurpose Room (2nd Floor). This STARS event brings together students, faculty/staff and administrators to have an open dialogue that examines how successful students comprehend difficult materials. Students will learn strategies to use when reading a textbook, including vocabulary tips. Faculty, staff and administrators will be able to learn tips on how to help students be more successful that they can pass along to their students, including class exercises and handouts. For more information, call (818) 947-2712 or email stars@lavc.edu.
February 23
Do You Want to Transfer to UC Santa Barbara? Sign Up for an Online Advising Appointment
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center is offering a 20-minute advising appointment for student interested in transferring to UC Santa Barbara on Wednesday, March 14 from 1-4 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center. These virtual advising appointments at the Career/Transfer Center will discuss transfer admission requirements, the application process, majors, housing, financial aid and student life at UCSB. Students may also choose to sign up for a 20-minute online advising appointment directly with UCSB by visiting www.admissions.ucsb.edu (click the "Virtual UCSB" tab). To sign up for an appointment at the Career/Transfer Center, call (818) 947-2646.
February 23
Let Us Know What You Think About the Proposed Mission Statement at a "Sidewalk Chat with President Carleo"
LAVC President Susan Carleo will be holding a "Sidewalk Chat" on Thursday, February 23 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Student Services Quad (by the arcade) to solicit feedback on the college's proposed mission and vision statements. The campus community is invited to talk with Dr. Carleo and give their thoughts about how these statements align with the mission and vision for the college. To view the event flyer, click here. Individuals who are unable to attend the event are encouraged to take a brief online survey at www.lavc.edu/research/survey/. For more information, contact Maggie Lopez in the President's Office at lopezm@lavc.edu or (818) 947-2321.
Spring Semester
Career/Transfer Center is Looking for Students Who Want to Participate in Job Shadow Day 2012
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will hold its annual "Job Shadow Day 2012" Program that pairs LAVC students with working professionals to give students an opportunity to learn more about a specific career. This program, which is held in concert with the annual national Groundhog Job Shadow Day program, allows students to "shadow" a working professional in hopes of giving the student a better understanding about the field. All interested students must attend one of the following hour-long mandatory Job Shadow Day 2012 orientation sessions: February 23, February 28, March 8, or March 13 at 1 p.m. or 5 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center located in the Student Services Annex. For more information or to sign up for an orientation session, visit the Career/Transfer Center or call (818) 947-2646.
February - May
LAVC Philosophy Department presents a Free Lecture Series
The LAVC Philosophy Department is offering a free series of exciting and informative lectures for its' "Spring 2012 Philosophy Lecture Series", which will be held Tuesday evenings from February 21-May 1. The first lecture on the "Ancient Greeks and The Good Life" by Christopher Pallotti, assistant professor of philosophy, LAVC, will be held on Tuesday, February 21 from 7-8:30 p.m. in Campus Center 104. Additional lectures in the Spring semester will cover topics such as "Do Some Non-Human Animals Have the Right to Life?", "Platonic Influences on Freud's Psychoanalysis", and "Am I who I say I am?: Identity without self-knowledge". To view a flyer with details on the entire lecture series, visit http://www.lavc.edu/calendar/Lecture%20Series%20SP12.pdf. For more information or to request an accommodation for this event, contact Christopher Pallotti at (818) 947-2468 at least 5 days in advance of the event.
February 22
LAVC Music Department to Offer Free Wednesday Concerts Starting February 22
The LAVC Music Department will offer its first Free Wednesday Concert of the Spring 2012 Semester with a performance by the Avon Street Quintet on Wednesday, February 22 at 1 p.m. in the Music Instrumental Room (Music 112). The LAVC Music Department offers the Free Wednesday Concert Series every semester to give the campus community and the public an opportunity to listen to free musical performances from local and internally renowned musicians. A complete list of upcoming performances is noted on the Music Department Calendar at http://www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm. For more information, contact the Music Department Concert Hotline (818) 778-5633
Three Honors in Three Weeks!—Monarch Basketball Players Named as Western State Conference Players of the Week for Three Straight Weeks
The Western State Conference has recently selected Alex Strauther of the LAVC Men's Basketball Team as its Player of the Week for scoring 37 points in two games with 10 rebounds, 25 assists, and nine steals. This is the third consecutive week that Monarch Basketball players have been selected—last week it was Domanique Cotton, and two weeks ago it was Marcus Johnson. Congratulations to Men's Basketball Head Coach Virgil Watson for guiding three players that have been recognized in each of the past three weeks. For more information, visit the Athletics Web Page at http://www.lavc.edu/athletics.htm.
March 16-17, April 20-21, May 18-19 & June 15-16
LAVC to Offer GED Testing
The LAVC CalWORKs Office will offer the General Education Development (GED) test once a month to adults who do not have a high school diploma and would like to earn a California High School Equivalency Certificate. The official GED testing dates are: March 16-17, April 20-21, May 18-19, June 15-16; test registration begins two weeks before the test date in Bungalow 14. Test candidates must arrive at 12 noon for the Friday test date, and 8:30 a.m. for the Saturday test date. In addition, the CalWORKs Office offers a GED practice test on Friday mornings at 9 a.m. for a $10 fee; sign up at 8:50 a.m. on the practice test date in Bungalow 14. For more information about the GED test or practice test, please contact the CalWORKs Office at (818) 947-2976 or visit www.lavc.edu/calworks.
February 18
Want to Study in Paris and Earn Up to 8 Units of Credit? Find Out More at the Next Information Session
The LAVC Study Away Program will hold an information session for its 2012 Summer in Paris Program on Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 12 noon-2 p.m. in the Foreign Language 102. Come learn about the month-long study program with ESA (European Studies Association), which will take place from July 1-31, 2012. Participants can earn up to 8 units of credit at LAVC. The final information session will be held on March 24, 2012. For more information, visit www.lavc.edu/paris or contact Professor D. Merrill at merrildl@lavc.edu or (818) 947-2380.
February 17-20
LAVC Closed for President's Day Weekend
LAVC will be closed from Friday, February 17-Monday, February 20 in observance of the President's Day holiday. All offices and services will be closed, and classes will not be in session those days. The campus will resume normal hours of operation on Tuesday, February 21. To view a list of campus holidays and other important events, visit www.lavc.edu/calendar.
CSUN's Performing Arts Center Now Offering $10 Student Rush Tickets for Selected Performances to LAVC Students
Starting February 11, the CSUN Performing Arts Center will offer $10 Student Rush Tickets for selected performances at its Ticket Office. Tickets will be available at 7 p.m. on the night of the performance, and will only be available for certain performances that are not already sold out. Students must show a valid student ID from any local college; the limit is two at this price. To find out if student rush tickets are available for certain performances and/or to get an estimate of availability, please contact the CSUN Performing Arts Center's Ticket Office at (818) 677-3000 on the date of the performance.
February 16
LAVC's Cooperative Education Department Offers Students the Opportunity to Get College Credit for their Job this Spring Semester
The LAVC Cooperative Education Department is now accepting applications for Spring 2012. LAVC students can earn college credit for their work experience in the Spring 2012 Semester by enrolling in the Cooperative Education Program. The deadline to add Cooperative Education for Spring 2012 is Thursday, February 16. To be eligible, the student must be working/interning during the Spring semester (students who are self-employed, temps, substitutes, informal childcare providers or homecare providers are not eligible). In addition, they must be enrolled in and complete one other additional class. To enroll, students must download the application packet that is found on the Cooperative Education Web page, complete the packet, and make an appointment to meet with the Cooperative Education Director. Add slips will only be given upon approval of the application packet. For more information, visit the Cooperative Education Web page at www.lavc.edu/cooped.
February 16
Attention All Students! The Deadline to Turn-In an Add Slip is February 16
The last day to add is February 20, but since it is a holiday, Admissions & Records will be accepting add slips until Thursday, February 16. For a complete schedule of Spring 2012 dates and deadlines, visit www.lavc.edu/schedule.
February 6-9 & 13-16
Need Help Finding Parking? Parking Attendants will be On-Campus to Help during the First Two Weeks of the Semester
In anticipation of the busy start of the Spring semester, LAVC will have parking attendants to help direct vehicles to campus parking lots with available parking spots from February 6-9 and 13-16. Parking attendants will be assisting vehicles during the peak campus hours (7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 5:30-10:30 p.m.) and will be stationed in most student parking lots including the main Fulton Avenue entrance. They will also pass out mini campus maps to show where other available parking lots are located, and will be notifying vehicles when a parking lot is full.
February 16
Want to Study in Spain this Summer? Don't Miss the Next Information Session on February 16
LAVC Study Away Program will hold an information session for its Summer 2012 Spanish Language Program in Spain on Thursday, February 16 from 1-2 p.m. in Foreign Language 104. Learn how you can earn 5 units of transferrable credit while visiting Alicante, Spain from June 27-July 28, 2012. All language classes will be taught at the Universidad de Alicante. The program includes a two-day visit to Madrid, a day visit to Valencia, and cultural and educational visits around Alicante. The final information sessions will be held on Thursday, March 15 from 1-2 p.m. in FL 104, and 6-7 p.m. in FL 110. For more information, visit www.lavc.edu/studyaway/spain/, or contact Rafael Arias at (818) 947-2387 or ariasr@lavc.edu
Summer 2012
Don't Miss Your Chance to Study Abroad this Summer! LAVC's Study Away is Offering Summer Programs to Study in France, Spain, or Washington D.C.
LAVC is now accepting registrations for three study away programs this summer—Paris, France, Alicante, Spain, or Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Each program offers students the opportunity to learn while studying away from home. The 2012 Summer in Paris Program offers students the opportunity to study French in Paris, France. The Summer 2012 Spanish Language Program in Spain offers students a language immersion program in Alicante, Spain. The Study Away Summer 2012 Program to Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, DC gives students the opportunity to learn history in the historic locations in U.S. History. For more information about any of the study away programs, visit http://www.lavc.edu/studyaway/student.html.
February 15
Support the Women Monarchs! Don't Miss the LAVC Women's Basketball Game on February 15
The LAVC Women's Basketball Team will be holding a Sophomore Night on Wednesday, February 15 at 5 p.m. in the South Gymnasium. The team will be will honoring the sophomores players for their hard work. For more information, contact Monica Hang at (818) 947-2913.
February 14
LAVC Student Health Center to Sponsor a "Love Responsibly" Event on February 14
The LAVC Student Health Center is sponsoring a "Love Responsibly" event in honor of Valentine's Day on Tuesday, February 14 from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. This annual event hopes to raise awareness on campus about practicing safe sex, and being responsible for one's sexual health. A Rapid HIV Testing Van will be on campus to provide free HIV testing for students from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. next to the Allied Health & Sciences Center. There will also be a "Living Positively with HIV" seminar with guest speaker, Ken Murray from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and a discussion with Planned Parenthood from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Student Services Center's Multipurpose Room (2nd Floor). The Student Health Center will also be passing out goodie bags with condoms, information, and candy. For more information, contact Ashley Avella in the Student Health Center at (818) 947-7280.
February 11 & 14
The Deadline to Apply for the Summer Study Away in Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, DC is February 16! Learn More at the Final Information Session on February 14
The LAVC Study Away Summer 2012 Program to Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, DC is holding its final information session on Tuesday, February 14 at 1 p.m. in Campus Center 212; the registration deadline was extended to Thursday, February 16. This hands-on learning experience is a hybrid History 11 or Directed Studies course (online plus the trip), and will be traveling to key historic locations in the development of the United States this summer. For more information, check out its Facebook page at "LAVC 2012 DC Study Away", visit www.lavc.edu/studyaway/dc/index.html, or contact Rick Murray at murrayrf@lavc.edu.
February 11
Support the LAVC Women's Basketball Team during its "Playing for the Cure" Home Game on February 11
The LAVC Women's Basketball Team will be hosting its 2nd Annual "Playing for a Cure" game on Saturday, February 11 at 3 p.m. in South Gymnasium to help raise money for the fight against breast cancer. It will also be holding an opportunity drawing on February 11; tickets are $10 each, $100 for 11 tickets, $200 for 23 tickets, $300 for 35 tickets, or $400 for 47 tickets. Prizes include a four-night stay at Lake Arrowhead, a Blue Chips DVD autographed by Shaq, a DVD player and movie basket, LAVC Women's Basketball gear, a package of movie theater tickets with In-N-Out combos, and a LA Clippers basket. Drawing will be held after the game; winner does not need to be present. Proceeds from this event will benefit the LAVC Women's Basketball Team, the American Cancer Society and the LAVC Athletic Endowment. To purchase opportunity drawing tickets, contact Coach Monica Hang at (818) 947-2913.
February 1-3, 6-10
Attention Winter Session Students! Get Money for Your Textbooks
The LAVC Bookstore is holding its Textbook Buy Back from February 1-3 and 6-10. The Bookstore Buy Back area will be open during those dates on Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The Bookstore will pay up to 50%, no matter where you purchased your textbook. For more information, contact Mary John in the LAVC Bookstore at (818) 947-2717.
February 6
Welcome Back! Spring Semester Begins February 6
The Spring 2012 Semester at LAVC will be held from February 6-June 4, 2012. Day and evening classes will start on February 6 and Saturday classes will start on February 11. Students should be aware that the last day to turn in an add card will be February 20. A complete list of dates and deadlines for the Spring semester is available online at http://www.lavc.edu/schedules.html.
February 11
Use Your LAVC Student ID, and Get $10 Rush Tickets at the CSUN Performing Arts Center!
Starting February 11, the CSUN Performing Arts Center will offer $10 Student Rush Tickets for selected performances at its Ticket Office. These tickets will be available at 7 p.m. on the night of the performance, and will only be available for certain performances that are not already sold out. Students must show a valid student ID from any local college; the limit is two at this price. LAVC students who need to get a student ID card, should visit the Admissions Office; a $10 fee will be charged for a replacement ID card. To find out if student rush tickets are available for certain performances and/or to get an estimate of availability, contact the CSUN Performing Arts Center's Ticket Office at (818) 677-3000 on the date of the performance.
Spring Semester
Need to Know When the LAVC Bookstore is Open?
The LAVC Bookstore is now open Monday-Thursday from 7:30-a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. In addition, the LAVC Bookstore will be open on Saturday, February 11 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. to serve students who need to purchase textbooks for the Spring semester. Starting February 6, the bookstore will post its extended "rush" hours for the Spring semester. For more information, contact Mary John in the LAVC Bookstore at (818) 947-2717.
Fall 2012
Have You Applied to a UC Campus for Fall 2012?
The University of California (UC) has several important dates and deadlines coming up for students who have applied to a UC campus for the Fall of 2012. The following deadlines are: January 1 is the beginning of the filing period for GPA verification for Cal Grants and FAFSA. January 1-31 is the deadline to report/update Fall 2011 grades at www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/appupdate. March 2 is the deadline to submit FAFSA and GPA verification forms. April 1-30 is the notification of transfer admissions decisions. June 1 is the deadline to submit statement of Intent to Register to chosen campus. July 15 is the due date to submit final official transcripts to the campus admissions office. Please note: Reporting dates may vary slightly, so please check with your campus for additional information. For more information, visit the Career/Transfer Center in the Student Services Annex, call at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/transfer/index.html.
Fall 2012
Have You Applied to CSUN for Fall 2012?
Students who have applied to transfer to CSUN for the Fall of 2012 should remember the following important dates and deadlines: Submission of Fall 2011 transcripts to CSUN must be submitted immediately. August 17 is the deadline for submission of final transcripts to CSUN. July 2 is the deadline to submit the Student Intent to Register (SIR) to CSUN. If you are admitted after July 2, you must file within 14 days. Please check your university mail account or your personal email account for important updates regarding enrollment status, registration and more. For more information, visit the Career/Transfer Center in the Student Services Annex, call at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/transfer/index.html.
Spring Semester
Attention Students—Don't Forget to Buy Your Spring Semester Parking Permit!
The College Sheriff reminds you to buy your Spring semester parking permits at the Business Office. The College Sheriff will begin citing on February 21, 2012! To purchase your parking permit online, visit the Business Office (located in the bungalow on the northeast corner of Campus Drive and Hatteras) or pay for your parking permit online through the Student Information System
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.
LAVC Needs Your Help—Last Chance to Take LAVC's Mission & Vision Survey!
LAVC is seeking the participation of the campus community to complete the LAVC Vision & Mission Survey at www.lavc.edu/research/survey/. The Vision & Mission Survey is asking for faculty, staff and students to take a look at the revised vision and mission statements and core commitments to see how well it fits the changing nature of our remodeled campus and the educational culture of our students, faculty, staff and administrators and stakeholders. A prompt response to the above noted surveys would be greatly appreciated. Any questions or concerns regarding the surveys can be directed to the Office of Research & Planning by emailing research@lavc.edu or calling (818) 947-2434.
LA Valley College's Vanessa Aguilar Honored by the California Community College Athletic Association
The California Community College Athletic Association has named LAVC women's basketball player Vanessa Aguilar as an honorable mention all-state selection for December. Aguilar is a four-time All-Tournament Team selection, and has been putting up impressive numbers this season which includes a 16.4 points per game average, 5.4 rebounds per game, and 3.3 assists per contest. To read the press release, visit http://www.cccaasports.org/aotm/december11.pdf.
CCC Board of Governors Approves Student Success Task Force Recommendations and Sends Report to State Legislature
California Community College Chancellor Jack Brown released a press release praising the California Community Colleges (CCC) Board of Governors for adopting the Student Success Task Force reform package. These reforms aim to improve student graduation, certificate and transfer rates at the system's 112 colleges. The task force's recommendations will make community colleges more responsive to the needs of students and the economy, which is increasingly demanding college-educated workers. It is aimed at rebalancing priorities to focus on the core missions of remedial education, workforce preparation, certificate and degree attainment and transfer. Students who make progress toward meeting their goals will be rewarded with priority enrollment, and colleges will adjust course offerings according to the needs of students based on their education plans. The recommendations also will improve the student assessment process and promote better use of technology to help students reach their educational goals on time. The Student Success Task Force's final report can be viewed at http://www.californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu/Portals/0/StudentSuccessTaskForce/SSTF_FinalReport_Web_010312.pdf. To read the entire press release, visit http://www.cccco.edu/.
Dennis Reed Invited to Moderate a Panel Discussion at Photo LA
Dennis Reed, dean of fine and performing arts at LAVC, will be moderating an upcoming panel discussion at the 21st Annual International Los Angeles Photographic Art Exposition1 (Photo LA).Photo LA is one of the world's premier art fairs. Dennis will be moderating a discussion on "Collecting Photographs: Private Collections Panel", which will give an inside look at the evolution of the private photograph collection, on Saturday, January 14 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. For more information about the panel discussion at Photo LA, visit www.photola.com/programming.html.
LAVC ASU Publishes its Inaugural Issue of the ASU Magazine
The Associated Student Union (ASU), which is a student organization at LAVC that supports campus activities and serves as the official representative of the college's student body, has recently published its first issue of a new ASU Magazine. This publication was designed to inform LAVC students about all the opportunities available to them at LAVC, with the hopes that they will find something of interest and get involved. It was also created for students to find out more about the ASU and how it serves the students. To download a copy of the ASU Magazine's inaugural issue, visit www.lavc.edu/asu/index.html.
LAVC Foundation Published its December/Winter 2011 Newsletter
The LAVC Foundation, which is a non-profit organization established to benefit Los Angeles Valley College, its programs and students, had recently posted its December/Winter 2011 Newsletter online at www.lavcfoundation.org/pdf/2011%20Winter%20Issue.pdf. This newsletter includes articles on the $320,000 LAUP donation, the opening of the Family Resource Center, National Philanthropy Day honors Foundation Executive Director and an alumnus, a $20,000 donation from Chemistry Professor Emeritus Joe Nordmann, the Basketball Team and Endowment ticket drawing, new Foundation Board Members, an update on donor benches on campus, the Legacy Society, and alumni updates on Bob Keller and Lou Vaccaro. For more information on the LAVC Foundation, visit www.lavcfoundation.org.
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 through the Student Information System.
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.
LAVC's Family Resource Center Announces a New Logo and an Updated Blog
The LAVC Family Resource Center (FRC) has recently created a new logo, and has posted an updated blog at http://www.lavc-frc.tumblr.com. The FRC provides support services to families with young children, trains the early care and education workforce, and serves the college and community as an Infant & Toddler Lab Site. For more information about the Family Resource Center, visit its Web site at http://www.lavc.edu/child_development/frc.html.
LAVC English Faculty Member Invited to Talk about to Anais Nin
Nancy Shiffrin, an adjunct assistant professor in the LAVC English Department, will be speaking at the "Anais Nin's Student, A Celebration" event on Friday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m. at The Beyond Baroque Foundation in Los Angeles. During this event, former students of Anais Nin will read their work and discuss the impact her impact on their lives. Nancy, who is a former student of Anais Nin, will be featured along with two other former students—Leah Schweitzer and Nan Hunt. Admission to the event is $7. For more information, visit the Beyond Baroque Foundation at http://www.beyondbaroque.org/.
LAVC English 101 Students Published in The Hollywood Quarterly
Several LAVC students have been recently published in the Winter (Volume 9) and the Americana issues of The Hollywood Quarterly, a prestigious eJournal. The following LAVC English 101 students were featured writers: Adrian Ramirez, Amy Manuwal, Cindy Nalbandyan, Jessica Turcios, Darya Kraynova, Maryia Mashketava, Tarah Bons, Violeta Dupon, Yadira Reyes, Edva Rivas, Jay Jay Gregorio, and Cory Melis. Under the leadership of Dr. Al Zucker, English 101 instructor Debi Hall submitted several of her students' recent papers to the publication, and they were accepted. Among the Quarterly's Academicians are: JK Rowling, Tom Clancy, Toni Morrison and others. The Quarterly is spearheaded by masthead celebrities Steven Reuther (The Ugly Truth, Pay it Forward, Face Off), Academy Award Winner Lou Gossett Jr., Emmy Award Winner Joe Dougherty and others. Congratulations!
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).
LAVC Faculty Member Darby Southgate Publishes a New Textbook
Dr. Darby Southgate, assistant professor of sociology, LAVC, has published a textbook on inequality and stratification called Inequality: A Contemporary Approach to Race, Class and Gender with Cambridge University Press. The textbook, which is co-authored by Lisa A Keister of Duke University and will be released November 30, is a hybrid approach to studying stratification and explores causes and consequences of inequality in the United States. It addresses the knowledge accumulated by stratification scholars and challenges students to apply this information to their social world. Congratulations Darby!
National Association of Professors of Hebrew to Discuss Zev Garber's Book
A book discussion on The Jewish Jesus: Revelation, Reflection, Reclamation, which was written by Zev Garber, professor emeritus, Jewish Studies, LAVC, is one of the sessions held at the recent National Association of Professors of Hebrew (NAPH)'s meeting in San Francisco. It will be discussed as part of the annual sessions of papers and deliberations that NAPH conducts every fall in conjunction with the national convention of the Society of Biblical Literatrure (SBL). Congratulations Zev!
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.
Attention Students! Come Be a Part of the TAE Honor Society
Tau Alpha Epsilon (TAE) invites students to join their honors society. TAE is the oldest club on campus, and it can offer you that "edge" to help get you accepted to the top colleges and universities. It is also the only club on campus that will put a special notation on your official transcript for your participation. TAE meets in CC208 on Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. and Thursdays from 5-6 p.m. For more information, visit www.lavc.edu/tae.
Do You Know the LAVC 411? Check Out the Latest Committee News on the LAVC 411 Web Page
LAVC maintains a LAVC 411 Web page for committee chairs to regularly share updates from the college’s shared governance and other committees with the entire campus community. This public Web page provides an overview of committee news, announcements and motions passed for college’s faculty, staff, administrators and students at www.lavc.edu/411.
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