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November 27
LAVC Writing Center to Offer a "MLA Format" Workshop on November 27
LAVC Writing Center will hold a writing workshop on "MLA Format" on Tuesday, November 27 from 1-2 p.m. in LARC 203. This workshop will teach you how to write your research papers using the MLA format. The Writing Center offers free weekly workshops to help students improve throughout the Fall semester. For more info, visit the Writing Center Web site at www.lavc.edu/writingcenter/workshops.html.
November 26 & 27
LAVC Theater Department to Hold Auditions for its Spring 2013 Shows Peter and Wendy and Avenue Q
The LAVC Theater Department will hold auditions for its Spring 2013 productions of Peter and Wendy and Avenue Q on Monday, November 26 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. and 7:30-10 p.m., and Tuesday, November 27 from 3:30-6 p.m. and 7-10 pm in the Horseshoe Theater. Peter and Wendy is a new original, never-before-seen adaptation of J. M. Barrie's timeless fantasy of Peter Pan with contemporary songs and dances. All roles are available, seeking all ethnicities, and for many of the roles (Peter, John, Michael, Captain Hook, Nana, Crocodile, etc.), we will be considering both men and women; some roles may double. Winner of the Tony Award (best musical, best score, and best book), Avenue Q is a laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on "Avenue Q". There, he meets Kate (the girl next door), Rod (the Republican), Trekkie (the internet sexpert), Lucy the Slut (need we say more?), and other colorful types who help Princeton finally discover his purpose in life! This musical is sure to offend and delight everyone and is rated "WTF" for colorful language and full puppet nudity! Sign-up sheets and additional information about casting will be posted in the Theater Arts Building. For more information and a cast breakdown, visit the LAVC Theater Arts Department Web page at http://lavctheater.com (click on "Auditions").
November 22 - 25
Campus Closed from November 22-25 for the Thanksgiving Holiday
LAVC will be closed from November 22-25 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 26. For a complete list of campus holidays and other events, visit www.lavc.edu/calendar/index.html.
November 24
LAVC Study Away in Montpellier (South of France) to Hold an Information Session for its Summer 2013 Program on November 24
The LAVC Study Away in Montpellier/South of France will hold an information meeting on Saturday, November 24 in Foreign Language Room 102 from 12 noon-2 p.m. The Study Away in Montpellier is a month-long study program with AIFS (American Institute of Foreign Study) that will take place from June 29-July 27, 2013. Participants can earn up to 8 units of LAVC credit. If you have questions regarding this program, visit www.lavc.edu/montpellier, or contact Professor D. Merrill at merrildl@lavc.edu or (818) 947-2380.
Posted: 11/15/2012
November 20
Are You Prepared to Apply to UCLA? UCLA Admissions Representative on Campus and a UCLA Application Workshop on November 20.
On Tuesday, November 20, the LAVC Career/Transfer Center will host a UCLA admissions representative from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and will offer a "UCLA Application Workshop" from 2-3 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center in the Student Services Annex. Come get your questions answered about the UCLA admissions, and get tips on writing your personal statement for your application. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
November 20
Applying to a Cal State Campus? Find Out How to Submit Your Application at the "CSU Application Workshop" on November 20.
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will offer two "CSU Application & Admissions Workshops" on Tuesday, November 20 from 5-6 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center in the Student Services Annex. You will learn about the admissions process, and how to apply to a Cal State University (CSU) campus. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
November 19 & 20
LAVC Student Psychological Services to Offer Time Management Workshops on November 19 & 20
LAVC Student Psychological Services is offering two "Time Management" workshops on Monday, November 19 and Tuesday, November 20 from 1-2 p.m. in the Cafeteria Conference Room. This workshop will show you how to manage your time more effectively. For more information, visit the LAVC Student Psychological Services Web site at www.lavc.edu/studenthealth/psychologicalservices.html.
November 13 - 20
Sweatshirts, Sweatpants, Gloves, Umbrellas, and T-Shirts on Sale at the LAVC Bookstore's Fall Sale
The LAVC Bookstore will be holding a "Fall Sale" from November 13-20 during its regular hours of operation. The featured sale items include sweatshirts, sweatpants, gloves, umbrellas, male and female t-shirts, and many other items. The LAVC Bookstore is located in Campus Center, and is open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, contact the LAVC Bookstore at (818) 947-2717.
November 18
Reminder—Last Day to Drop a Class with a "W' (by Internet)
The last day students can drop a class with a "W" on the Internet during the Fall 2012 semester is Sunday, November 18. Students who choose to drop after this date will be required to receive a letter grade. For a complete list of academic dates & deadlines, visit www.lavc.edu/calendar.
November 14 - 17
LAVC Theater Arts to Present "CONNECTIVITY: An Evening of Short Plays" on Love in the Digital Age on November 14-17
The LAVC Theater Arts Department will present "CONNECTIVITY: An Evening of Short Plays" on Wednesday-Saturday, November 14, 15, 16, and 17 at 8 p.m. in the Horseshoe Theater. This collection of the short plays on love in the digital age will include Miss You by David Auburn, Interview by Jean-Claude van Itallie, Interview: Universal Language by David Ives, and Schubert's Last Sentence by Julie Bovasso. The performance features a cast of LAVC students including Tiffany Anne Jordan, Louis Lake III, Nicole Burova, Sam Robertson, Jason Blanco, Luis Ordaz, Lawrence Hausen, Ben Hernandez, Leandro Dottavio, Ana Mara Saavedra, Jessica Henkel, Veronica Vasquez, Clotilde Delavannet, Ashleye Meyer, Tiffany Martinez, Shanti Smith-Mensah, Aurora Sanchez, Katherine Arevalo, Bosa Mora, Ervin Glover, Caitlin Ary, Mike Perrenoud, Monica Fleming, Phredi Smith, Francisco Yasin, Lia Dunbarr, Luis Marquez. Tickets are $16 for general admission, $10 for students, $12 for children and seniors. For more information, contact Christopher Coddingtion at (818) 947-2352 or email coddincr@lavc.edu.
November 16
Don't Miss Your Chance to See UC San Diego and San Diego State University—Sign Up Today for the UCSD and SDSU Bus Trip on November 16
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will offer a "UCSD and SDSU Bus Trip" on Friday, November 16 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. This bus trip will give you a chance to visit two San Diego universities on the same day--San Diego State from 10 a.m.-12 noon and UC San Diego from 1-3 p.m. The Fall 2012 Bus Trips gives LAVC students a first-hand look at colleges of their choice. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
November 13 - 16
LAVC Child Development Center to Hold a Scholastic Book Fair
The LAVC Child Development Center will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from Tuesday, November 13-Friday, November 16 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Child Development Center in the Child Development and Family Complex. The Book Fair will feature an expanded selection of books for the whole family- preschool to adults. Shopping online is available from November 4 to November 13 at www.scholastic.com/fair. All orders will be shipped to LAVC Child Development Center for free, and each purchase benefits our school. The Child Development Center is located in the northeast section of the campus near Parking Lot D. For more information, contact Terri Teplin at (818) 778-5551.
November 14
LAVC STARS to Hold a "Develop Habits for Success" Workshop for Students on November 14
The LAVC STARS (Strategic Team for the Advancement and Retention of Students) Committee will hold a "Develop Habits for Success" workshop on Wednesday, November 14 from 1-2:30 p.m. in Library & Academic Resource Center 201. This STARS workshop will help students discover the obstacles to your success, and will learn how to change bad habits into good habits. For more information, email stars@lavc.edu or visit www.lavc.edu/stars.
November 14
Need Help with Applying to a UC Campus? LAVC to Offer Two UC Application Workshops on November 14
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will offer two sessions of its "UC Application Workshop" on Wednesday, November 14 from 10-11 a.m. and 5-6:30 p.m. Come learn about the admissions process, and how to apply to a University of California (UC) campus. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
November 14
Ready to Quit Smoking? LAVC Student Health Center to Offer Free Resources for Smokers and Their Loved Ones at the 37th Annual Great American Smokeout
The LAVC Student Health Center and CYAN (College Youth Advocacy Network) in partnership with the American Cancer Society will hold a "37th Annual Great American Smokeout" on Wednesday, November 14 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in Monarch Square. The American Cancer Society encourages smoker to use the date of the "Great American Smokeout" to make a plan to quit or to plan in advance to quit smoking for good, and take an important step towards a healthier life—one that can lead to reducing cancer risk. The LAVC Student Health Center will help the LAVC campus community to quit smoking and promote healthier lives by providing resources to smokers and their loved ones to quit smoking. Quit smoking kits will also be available (while supplies last). For additional information on how to quit smoking, call 1-800-NO-BUTTS. For more information regarding the event, contact the LAVC Student Health Center at (818) 947-2917 or visit www.lavc.edu/studenthealth/calendar.html
November 13 & 15
Applying to a Cal State Campus? Find Out How to Submit Your Application at the "CSU Application Workshop" on November 13 or 15
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will offer two "CSU Application & Admissions Workshops" on Tuesday, November 13 and Thursday, November 15 from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center in the Student Services Annex. You will learn about the admissions process, and how to apply to a Cal State University (CSU) campus. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
November 13 & 14
Need Help with the College Application Personal Statement? Come to the "Personal Statement Workshop" on November 13 or 14
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center in partnership with the LAVC Writing Center will host two "Personal Statement Workshops" on Tuesday, November 13 from 4-5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, November 14 from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center in the Student Services Annex. Learn tips on how you can write your personal statement for your college application. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
November 13
LAVC Writing Center to Offer an "In-class Essay Exams" Workshop on November 13
LAVC Writing Center will hold a workshop on "In-class Essay Exams" on Tuesday, November 13 from 1-2 p.m. in LARC 203. This workshop will teach you how to take an in-class essay exam, and get the results you want. The Writing Center offers free weekly workshops to help students improve their writing every Tuesday during the Fall semester. For more info, visit the Writing Center Web site at www.lavc.edu/writingcenter/workshops.html.
Deadline: November 13
Last Chance to Win a $1500 Scholarship! November 13 is the Deadline to Enter the "DREAM Big for College and Your Future" Video Challenge
LAVC's Preparing All Students for Success (PASS) and Achieving the Dream, Inc., in partnership with GOOD and GOOD Maker, will hold a "DREAM Big for College and Your Future" Video Challenge for you to tell your story for a chance to win one of three scholarships - $1500, $1000, and $500. In this video challenge, share "What is your dream job and how is your college helping you get there?" in an informal video that is three minutes or less. If you're interested, go to http://dreambig.maker.good.is/ for contest rules, eligibility guidelines, and submission instructions. The submission deadline is Noon (PST) on Tuesday, November 13, 2012.
November 13
LAVC to Celebrate Student Achievement at the Fall 2012 Dean's Reception
LAVC Student Activities, Associated Student Union, and Tau Alpha Epsilon will honor outstanding students at the Fall 2012 Dean's Reception on Tuesday, November 13 at 1 p.m. in Monarch Hall. This semi-annual event recognizes students who have made the Dean's List and President's Honor's List. Students selected to the Dean's List are full-time students with at least a 3.5 GPA in 12 or more units at LAVC, or part-time students with at least a 3.5 GPA in 6-11 units who have completed more than 12 cumulative units at LAVC. Students who have been on the Dean's List for three consecutive semesters are selected to be on the President's Honor's List. In addition, all students with a 3.5 GPA or higher are eligible to be a member of the Phi Theta Kappa, a national honor society for 2-year colleges, and Tau Alpha Epsilon, LAVC's honor society. Invitations for the Fall 2012 Dean's Reception were sent to all eligible students on the Dean's List and President's Honor List via email; students are encouraged to check their district email account for their invitation. For more information, contact the ASU Office at (818) 778-5516.
November 12
Zev Garber to Speak at Rice University, Oakton Community College, and the American Academy of Religion/Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meeting
Zev Garber, professor emeritus of Hebrew Studies at LAVC, has been invited to speak at Rice University and Oakton Community College. In addition, he will be presenting at two sessions at the American Academy of Religion/Society of Biblical Literature (AAR-SBL) Annual Meeting. On Monday, November 12, he will speak the topic of "The Jewish Jesus and the Challenges to the Church: What Does Dialogue Have to Do With It?" at Rice University's Glasscock School of Continuing Studies. Zev will also talk about "The Jewish Jesus" to Oakton Community College's Jewish Studies Department in Skokie, Illinois on November 16; Oakton Community College modeled its Jewish Studies Program after LAVC's well-regarded Jewish Studies program. At the AAR-SBL Annual Meeting from November 17-18, he will lead a program session called the "Wisdom of Ages", and speak on the "Three Faces of Jesus" at the National Association of Professors of Hebrew meeting.
November 12
Campus Closed for Veterans' Day Holiday
LAVC will be closed on Monday, November 12 in observance of the Veterans' Day holiday. All offices will be closed, and classes will not be in session. The college will resume its normal hours of operation on Tuesday, November 13. For a complete list of campus holidays and other events, visit www.lavc.edu/calendar/index.html.
November 10
LAVC Family Resource Center to Offer a Special Community Workshop on "Touchpoints: Stresses & Supports for Families"
The LAVC Family Resource Center will offer a special community workshop for students, educators, and parents with young children called "Touchpoints: Stresses & Supports for Families" with Dr. T. Berry Brazelton and Dr. Joshua Sparrow on Saturday, November 10 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Monarch Hall. This workshop will help parents and caregivers understand the disorganization and regression that may accompany children's developmental spurts and what they can do to ease the stress. Admission is $10; tickets must be purchased online, prior to the start of the event at http://touchpointscommunityevent.eventbrite.com.
November 9
Get a First-Hand Look at the UCLA Campus—Sign Up Today for the UCLA Bus Trip on November 9
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will offer a "UCLA Bus Trip" on Friday, November 9 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. This bus trip to UCLA, which is part of the Fall 2012 Bus Trips, gives you a first-hand look at colleges of their choice. Sign up at the Career/Transfer Center and register online for the UCLA TAP Conference at www.tap.ucla.edu/conference.htm. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
Deadline: November 9
LAVC Now Accepting Nominations for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program
LAVC is seeking nominations of students from LAVC faculty and staff members for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program, which provides scholarships worth up to $30,000 per year to community college students to help them earn a four-year degree. This year, LAVC will be eligible to nominate up to four candidates for the Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program, but only students who have been officially nominated by an LAVC faculty or staff member will be considered as one of LAVC's scholarship candidates. Scholarship applicants should have both merit and financial need. In addition, all applicants should demonstrate academic achievement and critical thinking ability, the will to succeed, and a breadth of interests and activities. To be eligible, the student must be enrolled at an accredited US community college or be a recent graduate (within the last five years), have a cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.5 or better, plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to begin studies in the coming fall, be nominated by his/her two-year institution, and have demonstrated financial need. Students interested in applying for the scholarship must contact a faculty or staff member to have him or her nominate the student via the Faculty Nomination Form; the form must be turned into the Vice President of Student Services Office by November 9. For more information or if applicants have questions on the nomination process, contact Francie Hurwitt in the Vice President of Student Services Office at (818) 947-2688.
November 8
Want to Transfer to Cal Berkeley? Don't Miss Your Chance to Talk with a UC Berkeley Admissions Rep on November 8
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will host an admissions representative from UC Berkeley on Thursday, November 8 from 1-4 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center in the Student Services Annex. Come get your questions answered about Berkeley admissions application process, majors, and more! For more information, visit the Career/Transfer Center Web page at www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
Posted: 11/01/2012
November 8
Applying to a Cal State Campus? Come to the CSU Application Workshop on November 8
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will offer a "CSU Application & Admissions Workshop" on Thursday, November 8 from 5-6 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center in the Student Services Annex. You will learn about the admissions process, and how to apply to a Cal State University (CSU) campus. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
November 8
LAVC to Host an Accreditation Town Hall Meeting on November 8
LAVC will hold an "Accreditation Town Hall Meeting" on Thursday, November 8 from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria Conference Room. This town hall will share what LAVC has discovered during its self-evaluation report and the plans the college has set for itself in order to improve. The campus community is invited to provide feedback before the report is finalized. For more information, contact Deborah Kaye at (818) 947-2569, email LAVCaccreditation@lavc.edu or visit http://www.lavc.edu/accreditation.
November 7
Meet the Admissions Representative from National University on November 7
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will host an admissions representative from National University on Wednesday, November 7 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center in the Student Services Annex. Come get information on the admissions process to this private university, and get your questions answered. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
November 7
Applying to UC San Diego? LAVC Offers a UCSD Application/Personal Statement Workshop
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will offer a "UC San Diego Application & Personal Statement Workshop" on Wednesday, November 7 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center in the Student Services Annex. You will learn about the admissions process at UC San Diego, and get tips on writing your personal statement. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
Posted: 11/01/2012
November 6 & 7
Need Help with Applying to a UC Campus? LAVC to Offer UC Application Workshops on November 6 and 7
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will offer two sessions of its "UC Application Workshop" on Tuesday, November 6 and Wednesday, November 7 from 5-6:30 p.m. Learn about the admissions process, and how to apply to a University of California (UC) campus. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
November 6
Are You Prepared to Apply to UCLA? UCLA Admissions Representative on Campus and a UCLA Personal Statement Workshop on November 6
On Tuesday, November 6, the LAVC Career/Transfer Center will host a UCLA admissions representative from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and will offer a "UC San Diego Application & Personal Statement Workshop" from 2-3 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center in the Student Services Annex. Come get your questions answered about the UCLA admissions, and get tips on writing your personal statement for your application. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
November 6
LAVC Writing Center to Offer a "Critical Thinking" Workshop on November 6
LAVC Writing Center will hold a "Critical Thinking" workshop on Tuesday, November 6from 1-2 p.m. in LARC 203. The Writing Center offers free weekly workshops to help students improve their writing every Tuesday during the Fall semester. For more info, visit the Writing Center Web site at www.lavc.edu/writingcenter/workshops.html.
November 5 & 6
Do You Wait to the Last Minute to Do Things? Come to the Free Workshop on Overcoming Procrastination
LAVC Student Psychological Services is offering two "Overcoming Procrastination" workshops on Monday, November 5 and Tuesday, November 6 from 1-2 p.m. in the Cafeteria Conference Room. This workshop, which is the first of the semester, will cover procrastination and ways of overcoming it. For more information, visit the LAVC Student Psychological Services Web site at www.lavc.edu/studenthealth/psychologicalservices.html.
November 5
Planning on Transferring to CSUN? Come to "CSUN Day" Information Fair on November 5
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will hold a "CSUN Day" Information Fair on Monday, November 5 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. along the arcade (near Foreign Language Building). Come meet with representatives from different CSUN departments, and ask questions about major and transfer requirements. For more information, contact the LAVC Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit http://www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
Posted: 10/25/2012
November 3
LAVC Media Arts Department to Showcase its Students' Work at the 2011-2012 Media Arts Student Screening Event
The LAVC Media Arts Department will showcase its student projects at its 2011-2012 LAVC Media Arts Student Screening on Saturday, November 3 at 6 p.m. in the Main Stage Theater. This is an annual celebration of the work and artistic expression of our talented students, a premiere of films and TV shows from the Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 that brings together beginner, intermediate and advance filmmakers, faculty, and industry professionals. The campus community is invited to come to this free event, and talk with the student filmmakers and watch their work. The LAVC radio station, KVCM, will be on hand to stream the event online. Free parking will be available in Lot A. For more information, visit the Events page on the LAVC Media Arts Department Web site at www.lavc.edu/mediaarts.
October 31
LAVC to Hold Breast Cancer Awareness Activities on October 31
The LAVC Student Health Center and LAVC Dance Club will be helping to raise awareness of breast cancer at the ASU Club Day on Wednesday, October 31 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in Monarch Square. The campus community is invited to write words of encouragement on an inspirational breast cancer awareness quilt, and/or pick up a pink breast cancer support ribbons to wear (while supplies last). For more information, contact the Associated Student Union at (818) 778-5516.
October 31
LAVC Bookstore to Hold a One-Day Halloween "Black and Orange Sale" on October 31
The LAVC Bookstore will be holding a "Black and Orange Sale" on Wednesday, October 31 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. All black and orange merchandise will be specially priced during this this one-day sale, including umbrellas, gloves, t-shirts, sweatshirts, LAVC beanie/scarf sets, and other items. For more information, contact the LAVC Bookstore at (818) 947-2717.
October 30
LAVC Writing Center to Offer a "Sentence Patterns" Workshop on October 30
LAVC Writing Center will hold a writing workshop on "Sentence Patterns" on Tuesday, October 30 from 1-2 p.m. in LARC 203. The Writing Center offers free weekly workshops every Tuesday during the Fall semester. For more info, visit the Writing Center Web site at www.lavc.edu/writingcenter/workshops.html.
October 29 - November 29
LAVC Presents the Next Exhibit in the "Culture of Peace" Series at the LAVC Library
A new exhibit called the "Children Are the Future", which is part of a rotating exhibit in the special "Culture of Peace" Series from the Soka Gakkai International-USA Buddhist Association (SGI-USA), will be on display in the LAVC Library & Academic Resource Center from October 29 - November 29. This exhibit illustrates the principles of the United Nation's "A World Fit for Children" resolution and to create a dialogue about the right of children throughout the world. It is the third part of a traveling exhibition produced by SGI-USA's Peace and Community Relations Department to raise awareness of the values and behaviors of the United Nations culture of peace initiative that is on display at LAVC during the 2012-2013 academic year. Each exhibit is composed of a series of colorful fabric panels which include colorful photos, informative text and inspirational quotes on various aspects of the culture of peace ranging from sustainable economic and social development to human rights. The exhibit content is non-religious and non-partisan in nature and it is the continuing hope that these exhibitions will raise awareness and stimulate meaningful dialogue. For more information on the Culture of Peace exhibition, visit http://www.sgi-usa.org/newsandevents/exhibitions/index.php.
October 27
Want to Study in the Montpellier (South of France) This Summer? You Can Earn Up to 8 Units of LAVC Credit.
The LAVC Study Away in Montpellier/South of France will hold an information meeting on Saturday, October 27 in Foreign Language Room 102 from 12 noon-2 p.m. Come learn about the month-long study program with AIFS (American Institute of Foreign Study) from June 29-July 21, 2013. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact Prof. D. Merrill at merrildl@lavc.edu or (818) 947-2380.
October 25
LAVC to Host a STARS Panel on Student Success Stories
LAVC STARS Committee will hold a “STARS Panel—Student Success Stories” on Thursday, October 25 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Behavioral Sciences Building, Room 100. Students, faculty and staff are invited to hear a panel discussion with students who are getting ready to transfer and start the next phase of their educational journeys. Participants will find out the strategies those students used to be successful. For more information, contact LAVC Professional Development at (818)
947-2712.
LAVC Student Psychological Services Expands to Help Students
The LAVC Student Psychological Services has recently expanded to serve more students. This mental health service unit will be able to address a vast array of concerns facing LAVC students, and enable students to meet the personal, familial, and environmental challenges and pressures, which can interfere with the ability to succeed academically and personally. The LAVC Student Psychological Services unit will maintain an on-site mental health service center staffed by a licensed clinical psychologist and advanced graduate student interns enrolled in masters and doctoral level psychology programs in Los Angeles, and work with Los Angeles Harbor College (LAHC) on technical assistance, in-service workshops, and group supervision. The staff at LAVC will be supervised by Dr. Carl King, the campus licensed clinical psychologist. Student Psychological Services are private, confidential, and free to all students enrolled at LAVC. Services are by appointment; Walk-In hours are available during the weekdays. For more information, visit www.lavc.edu/studenthealth/psychologicalservices.html.
Need to Grab a Bite to Eat? LAVC Bookstore is Now Offering a Lunch Special
The LAVC Bookstore is offering a lunch special on a sandwich or salad combo during the Fall semester. With the purchase of any sandwich or salad and a drink, you will get any $1 bag of chips for free (Please note: Special K and POP chips will be an additional $0.50; Takis chips are an additional $0.75). The LAVC Bookstore is located in Campus Center, and is open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, contact the LAVC Bookstore at (818) 947-2717.
LAVC Named a Top Donor in the Cesar Chavez Blood Drive Challenge
LAVC was recently honored with a plaque announcing that the college was in 14th place out of 225 participating colleges nationwide in the Cesar Chavez Blood Drive Challenge that occur this spring 2012. The National Cesar E. Chavez Blood Drive Challenge celebrates Cesar E. Chavez's Legacy as an American civic leader by engaging college students to promote health education, health/science professions, civic engagement and saving lives! Student leaders organize a blood donor recruitment campaign culminating in a campus-wide health service learning event. For more information regarding the Cesar Chavez Blood Drive event, visit http://www.migrantstudents.org/chavezchallenge2012.html. Congratulations!
Buy a Shirt from the LAVC Foundation and Contribute to the Campus Beautification Fund
The LAVC Foundation is selling shirts as part of a Campus Beautification Fund fundraiser. The proceeds from the shirts, which are being sold in conjunction with LAVC Tree Planting Event on October 15, will benefit the LAVC Campus Beautification Fund. Shirts can be purchased at the LAVC Foundation Office located in Administration 100, or can be paid online and the shirt picked up in person. To make an online payment, visit www.lavcfoundation.org (just follow these instructions: Click "Give Online Now"; Scroll down to "Other Designation" and enter $20; Under "Additional Instructions" type "Beautification Shirt"; Click "Calculate and Donate"; Enter credit card information; Print your receipt) and then go to the LAVC Foundation Office to pick up your shirt. The selection of shirt sizes is limited. For more information, contact the LAVC Foundation Office at (818) 947-2619.
Ends: October 25
LAVC Presents a "Culture of Peace" Exhibition Series in the LAVC Library
LAVC is hosting a special "Culture of Peace" Exhibition Series from the Soka Gakkai International-USA Buddhist Association (SGI-USA) in the LAVC Library & Academic Resource Center. The traveling exhibition, which is produced by SGI-USA's Peace and Community Relations Department to raise awareness of the values and behaviors of the United Nations culture of peace initiative, is being displayed at LAVC in a series of seven rotating exhibits during the 2012-2013 academic year. The current exhibit is called "Building a Culture of Peace for the Children of the World" and will be on display until Thursday, October 25. Each exhibit is composed of a series of colorful fabric panels which include colorful photos, informative text and inspirational quotes on various aspects of the culture of peace ranging from sustainable economic and social development to human rights. The exhibit content is non-religious and non-partisan in nature and it is the continuing hope that these exhibitions will raise awareness and stimulate meaningful dialogue. For more information on the Culture of Peace exhibition, visit http://www.sgi-usa.org/newsandevents/exhibitions/index.php.
October 25
LAVC to Hold a Free Performance of "JIMPRESSIONS" with Jim Meskimen
The LAVC English Composition Committee will sponsor a free performance of “JIMPRESSIONS” starring comedian and impressionist Jim Meskimen on Thursday, October 25 at 7 p.m. in Monarch Hall. Jim Meskimen will perform over 75 celebrity impressions that will take you on a journey around the world in a retro-70's vibe—he will pay homage to Rich Little and other great impressionists of the recent past—and breaks new ground in a totally original and entertaining way. He will also perform his hit” Shakespeare in Celebrity Voices” with your suggestions! This event is free and open to the public. To RSVP, email Ida Ghaffari at ghaffaim@lavc.edu. To view the flyer, visit www.lavc.edu/flyers/JIMPRESSIONS_Show_Flyer_10-25-12.pdf.
Posted: 10/19/2012
October 24
Get Some Great Deals at the Fall Clearance Sale at the LAVC Bookstore!
The LAVC Bookstore will hold a special Fall Clearance Sale" on Wednesday, October 24 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Come take advantage of some hot prices on specially marked clearance items. For more information, contact the LAVC Bookstore at (818) 947-2717.
Donate Blood and Help Save Three Lives—Come to the LAVC Blood Drive on October 23
The American Red Cross and the LAVC Student Health Center will hold a Blood Drive on Tuesday, October 23 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in Monarch Hall. All Participants who donate will be eligible for a free monthly giveaway. Donors who donate blood three times or 2 ALXY donations in the 2012-2013 school year will be recognized as a "Super Star Donor" with a certificate and special giveaway at a special recognition ceremony in Spring 2013. To view the flyer, visit www.lavc.edu/studenthealth/pdf/LAVC%20Blood%20Drive%20Poster.pdf. To schedule your life-saving appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org (enter sponsor code: "LAVC") or contact Cheryl Gonzales at (818) 307-1743.
October 23
LAVC Writing Center to Offer a “Punctuation” Workshop on October 23
LAVC Writing Center will hold a “Punctuation” workshop on Tuesday, October 23 from 1-2 p.m. in LARC 203. The Writing Center offers free weekly workshops every Tuesday during the Fall semester. For more info, visit the Writing Center Web site at www.lavc.edu/writingcenter/workshops.html.
October 20
LAVC Music Department Presents "Duo Klavitarre" Concert on October 20
The LAVC Music Department will present a "Duo Klavitarre" Concert with Maciej Ziemski and Jolanta Ziemska on Saturday, October 20 from 8-10 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall (Music 106). The husband-and-wife duo of Maciej Ziemski, guitar, and Jolanta Ziemska, piano, will make their long-awaited return to southern California. They are highly regarded for their flawless technique, spontaneity and brilliant sense of ensemble, they have given concerts and performed on radio and television throughout Europe, Asia and North America. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $15 for AGS Members, and $10 for seniors/students. For more information, visit http://www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
Posted: 10/11/2012
October 18
Planning on Transferring to UCLA? Come Meet the UCLA Representative on October 18.
The Career/Transfer Center will host an admissions representative from UCLA on Thursday, October 18 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.in the Career/Transfer Center in the Student Services Annex. Come get your questions answered about UCLA admissions, personal statement, major, applications, and more! A complete list of upcoming UCLA Representatives dates for the Fall 2012 semester is posted online on the Career/Transfer Center Web site at www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
October 18
You're Invited to the Dedication Ceremony and Open House for LAVC's Library & Academic Resource Center on October 18
LAVC will be holding a dedication ceremony and open house for our new Library & Academic Resource Center on Thursday, October 18 from 12:30-2 p.m. The new Library & Academic Resource Center is home to the Library, LAVC Historical Museum, Zuckerman Writing Center, General Tutoring (formerly the Learning Center), the Reading Lab, Math Skills Lab, a Computer Commons, and the Faculty/Staff Resource Center. In addition, the dedication will acknowledge the official naming of the Zuckerman Writing Center, which is named in honor of Marv Zuckerman, the former chair of the English Department and former dean of Academic Affairs. Light refreshments will be served. To view a copy of the invitation, visit www.lavc.edu/flyers/LAVC_LARC-Dedication-Invitation_10-18-12.PDF.
October 18
Are You Going to Apply to UCLA? Don't Miss the UCLA Application/Personal Statement Workshop on October 18
The Career/Transfer Center will hold a "UCLA Application/Personal Statement" Workshop on Thursday, October 18 from 2-3 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center in the Student Services Annex. This workshop is geared for students who are interested in applying to UCLA. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
October 16
Need Help to Improve Your Writing? Come to the Writing Center's "Verb Tense" Workshop on October 16.
LAVC Writing Center will hold a "Verb Tense" workshop on Tuesday, October 16 from 1-2 p.m. in LARC 203. The Writing Center offers free weekly workshops every Tuesday during the Fall semester. For more info, visit the Writing Center Web site at www.lavc.edu/writingcenter/workshops.html.
October 15
LAVC Celebrates its Unique Tree Campus USA Designation with a Tree Planting Event on October 15
LAVC is the first community college in California, and the first college campus in the City of Los Angeles to be named as a Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation and Toyota of North America. To celebrate this achievement, LAVC, the Arbor Day Foundation, and Toyota will hold a Tree Planting Event on Monday, October 15 at 4 p.m. at the outdoor concrete stage between the Art and Theater Arts buildings. There will be volunteers from the campus, the community and the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) to plant trees on selected areas on campus. If you'd like to volunteer to plant a tree, contact Anne Tufenkjian at annevintage@gmail.com. For more information on LAVC's Urban Forest, visit http://www.lavc.edu/trees/.
Posted: 10/04/2012
October 13
Valley College to Host the Fourth Annual LAVC College Fest 2012 on October 13
LAVC will hold its LAVC College Fest 2012 on Saturday, October 13 from 9 a.m.- 12 noon in the Student Services Center Quad. This fourth annual event targets students from LAUSD ESC North and their families, but is open to any high school and college student who is interested in getting information about applying for a college or university. There will be representatives from more than 100 colleges, universities and organizations, as well as workshops that will help prepare students for the transition from high school to college. Participating schools will include eight UC campuses including UCLA, seven CSU campuses including CSUN and Cal Poly, USC, Biola, MIT and many more! For more information, contact Joel Trudgeon at (818) 778-5831.
October 11-13 & 18-20
LAVC Theater Arts to Present Living Out by Lisa Loomer on October 11-13 and 18-20
The LAVC Theater Arts Department will present its production of the play Living Out by Lisa Loomer on October 11, 12, 13 and October 18, 19, 20 at 8 p.m. in the LAVC Horseshoe Theater. Living Out tells the story of the complicated relationship between a Salvadoran nanny and the Anglo lawyer she works for. This outrageously funny and ultimately tragic play explores what is the shared humanity between them, what are the differences wrought by race, class and Ana's illegal status, and the prejudices and misconceptions between Anglos and Latinos. Directed by Cathy Susan Pyles, the cast includes LAVC students Katherine Arevalo, Kiki Bennett, Jason Blanco, Clotilde Delavennat, Leandro Dottavio, S. Rose Stuart, Aurora Sanchez and Veronica Vasquez. Tickets are $16 for general admission, $10 for students, and $12 for Seniors/Kids. Tickets may be purchased online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/276854.
October 11 - December 13
The LAVC Art Gallery's "Translations: Artists of the Metro Orange Line" Exhibition Ends December 13
The LAVC Art Gallery is presenting an exhibition entitled "Translations: Artists of the Metro Orange Line" from October 11-December 13. The exhibit features the works of twenty artists commissioned for the 18-mile Metro Orange Line bus transitway in the San Fernando Valley. The featured artists include Lisa Adams, Sandow Birk, Caryl Davis, John Divola, Roy Dowell, Sam Erenberg, Jud Fine, Ken Gonzales-Day, Phung Huynh, Anne Marie Karlsen, Margaret Lazzari, Laura London, Daniel Marlos, Michele Martinez, John O'Brien, Renée Petropoulos, Roxene Rockwell, John Roloff, Pat Warner and Jody Zellen. The LAVC Art Gallery is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. For more information, visit the LAVC Art Gallery Web page at www.lavc.edu/arts/artgallery.html.
October 11
You're Invited to the Opening Reception for the LAVC Art Gallery's "Translations: Artists of the Metro Orange Line" Exhibition
The LAVC Art Gallery will present its latest exhibition entitled "Translations: Artists of the Metro Orange Line" from October 11-December 13. It will hold an opening reception for the exhibit with an artists' panel discussion on Thursday, October 11 from 6-9 p.m. in the LAVC Art Gallery. The panel discussion, which begins at 7 p.m., will feature artists Lisa Adams, Ken Gonzales-Day and Anne Marie Karlsen, and will be moderated by Jorge Pardo, Metro Director of Art and Design, and Phung Huynh, Assistant Professor in LAVC's Art Department. "Translations: Artists of the Orange Line" features the works of twenty artists commissioned for the 18-mile Metro Orange Line bus transitway in the San Fernando Valley. The featured artists include Lisa Adams, Sandow Birk, Caryl Davis, John Divola, Roy Dowell, Sam Erenberg, Jud Fine, Ken Gonzales-Day, Phung Huynh, Anne Marie Karlsen, Margaret Lazzari, Laura London, Daniel Marlos, Michele Martinez, John O'Brien, Renée Petropoulos, Roxene Rockwell, John Roloff, Pat Warner and Jody Zellen. The artworks in the exhibition reflect the artists' studio practice in relation to their Metro commissions will be on view, providing insight into the many ways artists translate their practices and material selections to create works of art for public transportation sites. The exhibition will also address the differences and similarities in process, artistic intent and subject matter between these distinct bodies of work. The LAVC Art Gallery is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.; it will be closed for the Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving holidays. For more information, visit the LAVC Art Gallery Web page at www.lavc.edu/arts/artgallery.html.
October 10
Don't Miss the "La Bienvenida: A Latino Heritage Celebration" on October 10
The LAVC Diversity Committee, LAVC Associated Student Union (ASU) and Mi Comunidad will hold a "La Bienvenida: A Latino Heritage Celebration" on Wednesday, October 10 from 12:30-2 p.m. in Student Services Center Quad. This special event will feature performance by Edgar y Lucy and Mariachi Los Tigres de San Fernando High School. There will also be food, entertainment, ASU Club Day, and information on LAVC's Student Services. For more information, contact the Student Services Office at (818) 947-2543.
October 9
Need Help to Improve Your Writing? Come to the Writing Center's "Verb Tense" Workshop on October 9
LAVC Writing Center will hold a "Verb Tense" workshop on Tuesday, October 9 from 1-2 p.m. in LARC 203. The Writing Center offers free weekly workshops every Tuesday during the Fall semester. For more info, visit the Writing Center Web site at www.lavc.edu/writingcenter/workshops.html.
October 9
Planning on Transferring to UCLA? Come Meet the UCLA Representative on October 9
The Career/Transfer Center will host an admissions representative from UCLA on Tuesday, October 9 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.in the Career/Transfer Center in the Student Services Annex. Come get your questions answered about UCLA admissions, personal statement, major, applications, and more! A complete list of upcoming UCLA Representatives dates for the Fall 2012 semester is posted online on the Career/Transfer Center Web site at www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
October 9
Want to Transfer to CSUN? Don't Miss Your Chance to Talk with a CSUN Admissions Rep on October 9
The Career/Transfer Center will host an admissions representative from Cal State Northridge on Tuesday, October 9 from 9 a.m.-12 noon in the Career/Transfer Center in the Student Services Annex. Get your questions answered about CSUN admissions process, majors, and more! A complete list of dates that CSUN will be on campus during Fall 2012 is posted online on the Career/Transfer Center Web page at www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
October 9
Thinking About Transferring to Cal State LA? CSULA Admissions Rep will be On-Campus on October 9
The Career/Transfer Center will host an admissions representative from Cal State LA on Tuesday, October 9 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center in the Student Services Annex. Get your questions answered about CSULA admissions, majors, and more! A complete list of CSULA Representative dates during Fall 2012 is posted online on the Career/Transfer Center Web page at www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
October 8 - November 19
LAVC Body-Fit Challenge Fundraiser Ends November 19
The LAVC Kinesiology Program, LAVC Active Club and the LAVC Student Health Center are holding a "LAVC Body-Fit Challenge" fundraiser from October 8-November 19. On Monday, November 19, all participants must come back to the Fitness Center between 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. and have their height and weight recorded. Back on October 8, faculty, staff, and students signed up to join a challenge to lose the most weight in 7 weeks by making lifestyle changes, healthier eating habits, and increasing their physical activity. All contestants are automatically entered in a drawing for the chance to win a mountain bike. At the conclusion of the challenge, one female and one male with the most weight loss will announced as the winners. Winners will receive a LAVC Get Fit Bag with gift certificates and 1-month personal fitness consultant with an exercise and food assessment. For more information, contact Louis Jones at (818) 947-2507.
Posted: 10/04/2012
Closed: October 4-8
All Student Services Offices Closed from October 4-8 to Move Back to the Student Services Center and Annex; Will Reopen on October 9
The Admissions & Records, Counseling, Career/Transfer Center, Financial Aid, EOPS, Services for Students with Disabilities (SDD), TRiO/SSS, Upward Bound, the Associated Student Union (ASU), and the Vice President of Student Services Offices will close on Thursday, October 4 at 4 p.m., and will reopen on Tuesday, October 9 at 8 a.m. During this closure, the offices will not be able to provide any services. Students are advised to plan ahead if they seek the services of any of the above-noted offices. This temporary closure will enable those offices to relocate back to their permanent locations in the Student Services Center and Student Services Annex. Those offices were temporarily relocated from March 30-April 9 due to the installation of the shade canopy, which is part of the final construction phase of the Student Services Complex project. Starting October 9, the following student services offices will operate from the following locations:
- Admission & Records and the Financial Aid will be in the 1st Floor of the Student Services Center
- Assessment Center, EOPS, TRiO/SSS, Upward Bound, ASU, and the Vice President of Student Services Office will be located on the 2nd Floor of the Student Services Center
- Counseling, Career/Transfer Center, and the SSD will be located in the Student Services Annex
April 10 - October 8
Temporary Locations for All Student Services Offices Until October 8
All the offices that were located in the Student Services Center and Student Services Annex have moved to temporary locations, and will operating in those locations from April 10-October 8. The following Student Services Offices will reopen in their new locations on Monday, October 8:
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Admissions & Records, Counseling, Career/Transfer Center, Associated Student Union, and Outreach & Recruitment will be located in the Administration Building;
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Financial Aid will be located in the old Financial Aid Bungalow (west of the North Gymnasium);
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Services for Students with Disabilities will be located in Campus Center 100;
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EOPS and Upward Bound will be located in Campus Center 102; and the
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Office of the Vice President of Student Services, the Assessment Center, and SSS/TRiO Program Program will be located in the Lion's Den.
All the Student Services offices were closed between March 30-April 9, so that those offices could be relocated due to the installation of the shade canopy, which is part of the final construction phase of the Student Services Complex project. For more information regarding this temporary closure and relocation of offices, visit www.lavc.edu/campusnews#sscclosure.
October 7
How Will We Know If the World Will End This Year? Come to the LAVC Astronomy Group's Free Lecture on "The 2012 Myth and Critical Thinking"
LA Valley College Astronomy Group will hold a free talk on "The 2012 Myth and Critical Thinking" on Sunday, October 7 at 7:45 p.m. at the LAVC Planetarium. This lecture by guest speaker Mr. Jim Underdown, Executive Director of the Center For Inquiry West, will explore the widespread misconceptions about the end of the world predictions and the existence of the supernatural in general. With the media, word of mouth and even our own minds give us faulty information occasionally, discover how we can we check ourselves and our beliefs for accuracy. Mr. Underdown works with the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, which examines paranormal and pseudo-scientific claims. He has appeared on numerous radio and TV shows including Penn and Teller's "Bullshit" show, the Oprah Winfrey Show, the Dr. Phil Show, and "Battle of the Psychics" broadcast in the Ukraine. The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the LAVC Astronomy Group at (818) 947-2335 or http://lavcastrogroup.org/.
October 3
Want to Transfer to CSUN? Don't Miss Your Chance to Talk with a CSUN Admissions Rep on October 3
The Career/Transfer Center will host an admissions representative from CSUN on Wednesday, October 3 from 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center in Administration 126. Come get your questions answered about CSUN admissions application process, majors, and more! CSUN representatives will be on campus on selected dates throughout the semester. A complete list of dates that CSUN will be on campus is posted on the Career/Transfer Center Web page at www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
October 3
Thinking About Transferring? Come to the CSU Application & Admissions Workshop on October 3
The Career/Transfer Center will offer a CSU Application & Admissions Workshop on Wednesday, October 3 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Career/Transfer Center in Administration 126. You will learn about the admissions process, and how to apply to a Cal State University (CSU) campus. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
October 2
Do You Know How to Choose Web Sites to Cite in Your Papers? Come to the Writing Center's "Evaluating Websites" Workshop on October 2
LAVC Writing Center will hold a workshop on "Evaluating Websites" on Tuesday, October 2 from 1-2 p.m. in LARC 203. The Writing Center offers free weekly workshops every Tuesday during the Fall semester. For more info, visit the Writing Center Web site at www.lavc.edu/writingcenter/workshops.html.
LAVC's Women's Basketball Team Helps to "Keep LAVC Clean" with a Campus Clean Up
The LAVC Monarch Women's Basketball Team supported the effort of LAVC Sustainability Group and Maintenance & Operations by getting together to help clean up the entire campus on September 14. From 6:45-8:30 a.m., the team split into four groups that covered the entire campus. They picked up trash in the campus parking lots, walkways, the grass areas, etc. This effort by the women's basketball team will hopefully inspire other students to help maintain a clean campus by picking up after themselves and to stop littering on campus and in the community. A slide show to their efforts is posted online at www.lavc.edu/docs/WomensBasketballCampusCleanUp_09-14-12.pdf. Thank you to the Women's Basketball Team for Helping to "Keep LAVC Clean"!
American Red Cross Thanks LAVC's Blood Drive for Helping to Save 108 Lives
The American Red Cross acknowledged the efforts of LAVC's Blood Drive on September 24 for collecting a total of 36 units/pints of blood, which may help up 108 lives. It was a successful blood drive with 50 donors attendance. This year, donors who donate blood three times or 2 ALXY donations in the 2012-2013 school year will be recognized as a "Super Star Donor" with a certificate and special giveaway at a special recognition ceremony in Spring 2013. The next Blood Drive is scheduled for Tuesday, October 23. For more information on the upcoming Blood Drives, visit the Student Health Center Web site at www.lavc.edu/studenthealth/calendar.html.
September 29 & 30
Don’t Forget to Plan Ahead This Weekend— Interstate 405 Along the Sepulveda Pass will be Closed on September 29-30
On September 29-30, a second full closure of Interstate 405 (I-405) between Interstate 10 and the 101 Freeway will take place as part of the I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project. The I-405 will reopen on Monday, October 1 at 5 a.m.; ramps and connectors will be reopened by 6 a.m. This closure will enable the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) to demolish south side of the 608-foot-long Mulholland Drive Bridge to accommodate the widening of the I-405 freeway, and to add a northbound high-occupancy vehicle lane through the Sepulveda Pass. As with the south side demolition that took place in July 2011, Metro and Caltrans are concerned that closing the freeway will result in severe congestion on the I-405 and adjoining freeways, perhaps affecting freeways throughout the region. Southern California residents who must travel this weekend, are urged to plan ahead. For more information including detour route maps, visit http://www.metro.net/projects/I-405/.
September 27
Help LAVC’s PASS Raise Money at Shakey’s Pizza Fundraiser on September 27
LAVC’s PASS (Preparing All Students for Success) will be holding a fundraiser at the Shakey’s Pizza at 5321 Laurel Canyon Blvd, North Hollywood on Thursday, September 27 from 6-9 p.m. The money raised from this fundraiser will be used to help support the efforts of LAVC’s PASS student success initiative. For more information on this fundraiser, contact Jennifer Quirino at lovesnadal@yahoo.com.
September 27
STARS Offers a “Navigating College” Workshop to Help LAVC Students Succeed in a College Environment
The STARS (Strategic Team for the Advancement and Retention of Students) Committee will be offering its next STARS Workshop on Thursday, September 27 from 1-2 p.m. in LARC 201. At this workshop, students will learn the importance of seeing a counselor, discover way to finance their education and work less, find out about special programs that assist students, and see what labs and tutoring services are available to help them achieve their educational goals. Faculty and staff who attend will find out how they can personally help students succeed in a college environment, and will receive helpful handouts and flyers. To view the flyer, visit http://www.lavc.edu/flyers/STARS_Flyer-NavigatingThroughCollege_09-27-12.pdf. For more information, contact at (818) 947-2712 or email profdev@lavc.edu.
September 27
Do You Have Math Anxiety? Come to the Math Anxiety Workshop
Title III / Math STEM Grant will hold a “Math Anxiety Workshop” on Thursday, September 27 from 2-3 p.m. in MS 109. Come learn how to overcome your Math Anxiety and take tests successfully. To view the flyer, visit http://www.lavc.edu/flyers/Math%20Anxiety%20Flyer%20-%20Sept2012.pdf. For more information, contact Miguel Sandoval at (818) 778-5741 or sandovma@lavc.edu.
September 26 & 28
Math can be fun!!! Come Watch the Math Video Series and Learn the Joys of Mathematics and Get the Secrets to Mental Math
Title III / Math STEM Grant will sponsor an exciting Math Video Series for you to learn how fun Math can be. It will show "The Joy of Mathematics: Joy of Primes " on Wednesday, September 26 from 1-2 p.m. in MS 114, and "The Secrets of Mental Math: Go Forth and Multiply" on Friday, September 28 from 1-2 p.m. in MS 114. Popcorn will be served. View the flyer at http://www.lavc.edu/flyers/Arthur%20Benjamin%20Video%20Series%20Flyer%20-%20Sept2012.pdf. For more information, contact Miguel Sandoval at (818) 778-5741 or sandovma@lavc.edu.
September 25 & 27
Worried about Being Accepted to a UC Campus in Fall 2013? Find Out How to Get Guaranteed Admission at the UC Transfer Agreement Guarantee (TAG) Orientation
Come learn how you can get guaranteed enrollment at selected University of California (UC) campuses at the TAG orientation workshop. The next sessions will be held on Tuesday, September 25 from 2-3:30 p.m. and Thursday, September 27 from 5:30-7 p.m. in the LARC (Library & Academic Resource Center) 200. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/transfer/index.html.
September 25
Need Help With Writing? Come to the Writing Center “Paragraphing” Workshop on September 25
LAVC Writing Center will hold a writing workshop on “Paragraphing” on Tuesday, September 25 from 1-2 p.m. in LARC 203. The Writing Center offers free weekly workshops every Tuesday during the Fall semester. For more info, visit the Writing Center Web site at www.lavc.edu/writingcenter/workshops.html.
September 24
Help Save a Life—Give Blood at the LAVC Blood Drive on September 24
The LAVC Student Health Center and the American Red Cross will hold a Blood Drive on Monday, September 24 in the Blood Mobile, which will be parked outside of the Allied Health & Sciences Center, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The need for blood is constant, so donate blood and help save 3 lives! Donors who donate blood three times or 2 ALXY donations in the 2012-2013 school year will be recognized as a “Super Star Donor” with a certificate and special giveaway at a special recognition ceremony in Spring 2013. To schedule your life-saving appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org (enter sponsor code: “LAVC”) or contact Cheryl Gonzales at (818) 307-1743.
September 24
Planning on Transferring to UCLA? Come Meet the UCLA Representative on September 24
The Career/Transfer Center will host an admissions representative from UCLA on Monday, September 24 in Administration 126 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Come get your questions answered about UCLA admissions, personal statement, major, applications, and more! UCLA representatives are scheduled to come to LAVC throughout the Fall semester, so contact the Career/Transfer Center to make an appointment. A complete list of upcoming UCLA Representatives dates is posted on the Career/Transfer Center Web site at http://www.lavc.edu/Transfer/index.html.
Deadline: September 10
Don’t Get a Parking Ticket! Parking Permits Now Required to Park on Campus
The LAVC Business Office is now selling Fall 2012 Semester parking passes to students. If you don’t want to buy a semester parking permit, you can choose to purchase daily passes at the parking permit pay stations located in Parking Lot A and D. Vehicles parking on campus will be required to have a valid parking permit by September 10. The LAVC Sheriff’s Office will begin issuing parking citations for vehicles that do not display a parking permit starting the third week of school. To buy your semester parking permit, visit the Business Office located on the northeast corner of Campus Drive and Hatteras Street. For more information regarding parking on campus, visit www.lavc.edu/sheriff/parking.html.
Want to Go to Six Flag Fright Fest? LAVC Bookstore is Selling Tickets for $40!
The LAVC Bookstore will be selling tickets to the 20th Annual Six Flags Magic Mountain Fright Fest. Fright Fest tickets are $40 each (price at the park is $64.99), and are valid on October 5-7, 12-14, 19-21 and 26-28. To buy your tickets, visit the LAVC Bookstore; hours of operation are Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more information, call the Bookstore at (818) 947- 2313.
LAVC Faculty Member Publishes an American Political Commentary E-Book
M. Eileen McGarry, Adjunct Assistant Professor in the LAVC English Department, has recently published an electronic book entitled The Through Line to Liberty: This Old Gov. The e-book offers quotes, art and facts about the founding fathers, and the history and philosophy of the American political experience. The online edition is available for purchase at amazon.com. Congratulations!
Introducing the LAVC Communications Update
LAVC has recently launched the LAVC Communications Update to help keep the campus community better informed about campus-wide policies and decisions that are approved through our shared governance process, and the college Web site updates. It comprises of a LAVC Communications Update Web page (http://www.lavc.edu/communicationsupdate/index.html), and LAVC Communications Update email notifications. The Web page contains the latest news, motions passed and decisions made from our shared governance committees, as well as a committee meeting calendar and information on the shared governance process. The college will share email updates to the campus whenever the college makes changes or additions to the Web site, and will give the link to where the new information is posted online.
Governor Jerry Brown Signs a Bill to Extend California Community College’s Workforce and Economic Development Program
On September 17, California Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill to significantly enhance the state’s economic growth and global competitiveness by reauthorizing the California Community College’s Workforce and Economic Development program. California Community Colleges Acting Chancellor Erik Skinner applauds the bill, which extends the program until 2018. Senate Bill 1402 by Sen. Ted Lieu (D-Torrance) extends the reach of the Workforce and Economic Development program that has been creating key partnerships between community colleges, businesses and labor. The program was scheduled to expire at the end of the year and the new law resets its sunset provision for Jan. 1, 2018. More than $22.9 million was appropriated in the 2012-13 state budget for this highly successful and popular program. The measure takes effect Jan. 1, 2013. To read the entire press release, visit http://californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu/Newsroom.aspx.
LAVC Student Received a Scholarship to Study in Germany This Summer
Steven Guevara, an Engineering major in LAVC’s EOPS & UCLA/LAV-CEED programs, was selected to participate this summer in the 2012 Baden-Württemberg STIPENDIUM Work Immersion Study Program (WISP) in Germany. While in Germany, Steven was in school working on his German speaking skills for the first month, and was then placed in a paid Engineering Internship with GMT (Gummi Metal Technik) for the remainder of his summer. WISP is a scholarship program, which was designed exclusively for community college students to gain practical work experience in their career field, improve their German language skills, and experience German culture firsthand. The program covered all of Steven’s major expenses including international airfare, health insurance, language courses, housing, stipends to cover living expenses and program-related travel within Germany. The program began with a pre-departure seminar in New York City and ended on August 19.
LAVC Student Wins an International Film Festival Award
Eric Jones, an LAVC student, recently won the “Best Dialogue” Award at the Action On Film International Film Festival for his screenplay called “More Than Skin Deep”. The story for the award-winning science-fiction screenplay was created from a writing assignment in his Spring 2012 English 101 class with LAVC adjunct instructor Debi Hall. As part of the assignment, Eric’s English 101 classmates brainstormed ideas for the story for a play and then he was tasked with combining those ideas into a script for a stage play. He had never written a play before, so Eric was quite surprised when the Hollywood Quarterly wanted to publish his 16-page zombie-esque, dramatic-thriller in its recent Young Writers section. With his success as a newly published playwright, it led him to turn his play into a short screenplay, which was accepted to the Action on Film Festival. The screenplay was nominated by the festival in two categories (Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Short and Best Dialogue), which it won in the latter category. At the festival, Eric met an award-winning director, and they are currently working together in an attempt to bring this script to the screen. A copy of his play is available online at http://www.thehollywoodquarterly.com/jones-eric-more-than-skin-deep/.
California Community Colleges Board of Governors Approves System-wide Enrollment Priorities to Increase Student Success
The California Community Colleges Board of Governors recently approved changes that will establish system-wide enrollment priorities designed to ensure classes are available for students seeking job training, degree attainment or transfer and to reward students who make progress toward their educational goals. Starting in Fall 2013, new students who have completed college orientation, assessment and developed education plans and continuing students in good academic standing who have not exceeded 100 units (not including units in basic English, math or English as a Second Language) will be given priority over students who do not meet these criteria. Colleges will begin to inform current students of the new policy in the spring 2013 term so those on probation will have an opportunity to seek help to improve their academic standing and those nearing the unit cap can carefully plan their remaining courses. To read the entire press release, visit http://www.californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu/Portals/0/DocDownloads/PressReleases/SEP2012/PRESS_RELEASE_BOGPRIORITY_091012x_FINAL.pdf.
Want to Earn Up to $13.25 Per Hour? Project GRAD at LAVC is Hiring Tutors!
LAVC in partnership with Project GRAD LA is hiring tutors for the following LAUSD Schools: Pacoima, San Fernando, Maclay, and Olive Vista Middle Schools, and San Fernando High School. Tutors will earn between $11.04-$13.25 per hour. To be eligible to be a tutor, you must be a full-time college student (at least 12 units) with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applications are available in the Office of Academic Affairs in the Administration Building, Room 101, or by contacting Nona Matatova, project director, at (818) 947-2622.
Did You Know? Students Can Rent Textbooks from the LAVC Bookstore
The LAVC Bookstore now offers students the option to rent their textbook. Instead of purchasing a textbook, students may have the option to rent, use and then return their textbook to the LAVC Bookstore at the end of the semester. There is a limited quantity and selection of books that can be rented. To see if the textbook for your class is available for rent, visit the LAVC Bookstore Web site at www.lavcbookstore.com.
Want to Avoid Long Lines to Buy Your Books? Order Your Textbooks Online from the LAVC Bookstore
The LAVC Bookstore is now accepting textbook orders online from students. Simply log onto www.lavcbookstore.com, select the textbooks you needs, and then choose to have them shipped or available for pick up in the LAVC Bookstore. For more information on online textbook ordering, contact Mary John at (818) 947-2717 or johnms@lavc.edu.
September 18
Do You Know How to Write a Thesis Statement? Come to the Writing Center Workshop on September 18
LAVC Writing Center will hold a “Thesis Statement” writing workshop on Tuesday, September 18 from 1-2 p.m. in LARC 203. The Writing Center offers free weekly workshops every Tuesday during the Fall semester. For more info, visit the Writing Center Web site at www.lavc.edu/writingcenter/workshops.html.
September 19
LAVC’s Fall 2012 Free Wednesday Concert Series Kicks Off with a Steve Armour Jazz Quintet Concert
The LAVC Music Department will offer a free concert by the Steve Armour Jazz Quintet on Wednesday, September 19 from 1-2 p.m. in the Music Instrumental Room (Music Building, Room 112). This concert is part of the Fall 2012 Free Wednesday Concert Series, which presents a variety of free musical performances for the students, faculty, staff and the community. Upcoming Free Wednesday Concerts will feature performances by the Vulgar Mas, Missincinati, Kadima String Quartet, Mitsuko Morikawa Piano Trio, and more! For more information regarding the Free Wednesday Concert Series and other Music Department performances, visit the Music Department Web page at www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
September 20, 25 & 27
LAVC Career/Transfer Center to Hold UC Transfer Agreement Guarantee (TAG) Orientations for Students Who Want Guaranteed Admission to a UC Campus
Seven University of California campuses have TAG (Transfer Agreement Guarantee) Programs that offers guaranteed acceptance program to qualified students who complete a core of courses at a California community college. The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will offer several TAG Workshops this Fall to help guide students on how to apply for a TAG. Students who are interested in participating in the TAG program should attend an orientation workshop. The upcoming orientation sessions will be held on Thursday, September 20 from 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m., Tuesday, September 25 from 2-3:30 p.m. and Thursday, September 27 from 5:30-7 p.m.; all workshops will be held in the new Library & Academic Resource Center (LARC), Room 200. The TAG submission period is September 1-30. For more information, visit the Career/Transfer Center Web page at www.lavc.edu/transfer/index.html.
September 11
LAVC Writing Center Offers Free Weekly Writing Workshops for Students
The LAVC Writing Center offers free weekly workshops to help students with their writing. Workshops take place every Tuesday from 1-2 p.m. in the Writing Center located in the Library & Academic Resource Center (LARC), Room 203. The first workshop of the semester will be held on Tuesday, September 11 from 1-2 p.m. in LARC 203, the topic of the workshop will be on "The Writing Process". For other workshop topics, please check the Writing Center workshop schedule at www.lavc.edu/writingcenter/workshops.html.
September 11, 13, 20, 25 and 27
Did You Know? LAVC Students Can Get Guaranteed Admission to a UC Campus with a UC Transfer Agreement Guarantee (TAG)
Seven University of California campuses have TAG (Transfer Agreement Guarantee) Programs that offers guaranteed acceptance program to qualified students who complete a core of courses at a California community college. The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will offer several TAG Workshops to help guide students on how to apply for a TAG. Students who are interested in participating in the TAG program should attend one of the following orientation workshops: Tuesday, September 11 from 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m., Thursday, September 13 from 5:30-7 p.m., Thursday, September 20 from 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m., Tuesday, September 25 from 2-3:30 p.m. and Thursday, September 27 from 5:30-7 p.m.; all workshops will be held in the new Library & Academic Resource Center (LARC), Room 200. The TAG submission period is September 1-30. For more information, visit the Career/Transfer Center Web page at www.lavc.edu/transfer/index.html.
September 9
Don’t Forget—September 9 is the Last Day to Drop Classes (by Internet) Without Fees or Receiving a “W”
The last day to drop a class over the internet without incurring fees and without receiving a “W” using the LACCD Student Information System is Sunday, September 9. For a complete list of academic dates and deadlines, visit www.lavc.edu/calendar/index.html.
Deadline: September 7
Want College Credit for Your Job or Internship? Apply for the Cooperative Education Program Today—Deadline to Add is September 7
The LAVC Cooperative Education Department is now accepting applications for Fall 2012. You can earn college credit for your work experience in the Fall 2012 Semester by enrolling in the Cooperative Education Program. The deadline to add Cooperative Education for Fall 2012 is Friday, September 7th. To be eligible, you must be working/interning during the Fall semester (self-employed, temps, substitutes, informal childcare providers or homecare providers are not eligible). In addition, you will need to be enrolled in and complete one other additional class. Instructions on how to enroll are posted on the Cooperative Education Web page at www.lavc.edu/cooped.
Deadline: September 7
Did You Know? The Last Day to Add a Class is September 7
The LAVC Admissions Office reminds all students that the last day to add a class is Friday, September 7. Late adds will not be permitted. After September 7, you will not be able to add, transfer or change the basis of grading to audit. If you received a signed add card from an instructor, you will need to bring it to the Admissions Office located in the Administration Building on or before the September 7 deadline. For the hours of operation of the Admissions Office visit http://www.lavc.edu/admissions/index.html.
Deadline: September 7
Don’t Forget—September 7 is the Last Day to Drop Classes (in Person) Without Fees or Receiving a “W”
The last day to drop a class in person without incurring fees and without receiving a “W” is Friday, September 7. You may be able to drop a class over the internet using the LACCD Student Information System until Sunday, September 9. For a complete list of academic dates and deadlines, visit www.lavc.edu/calendar/index.html.
Aug 27-Sept 6
"Student Show 2012" at the LAVC Art Gallery Ends September 6
The LAVC Art Gallery will feature an exhibition of student artwork entitled "Student Show 2012" from August 27-September 6. The free exhibit highlights the tremendous breadth of artworks created by Valley College students during the 2011-2012 academic year. The LAVC Art Gallery is open Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. in the Art Building. For more information, visit http://www.lavc.edu/arts/artgallery.html.
LAVC Reports on "Green Collar Jobs in the San Fernando Valley" to Local Businesses at the Valley Green Building Education Conference
LAVC reported the finding of its Green Pilot Project's "San Fernando Valley Green Employers Report" at the recent 2nd Annual Valley Green Building Education Conference and Expo at Cal State Northridge. The presentation by George Leddy, adjunct faculty member in the LAVC Earth Sciences Department, highlighted the key findings and recommendations of the recent report that are important to green technology and building firms in the San Fernando Valley, especially those in the solar energy and building efficiency areas. The key findings include: anticipated growth in the San Fernando Valley for green collar jobs in this recession plagued labor market, jobs are concentrated in the energy efficient and smart grid sectors as well as retrofit construction, most jobs are with small firms that will only hire a few workers, and green collar workers are expected to have different skills in multiple areas. The report, which was commissioned by LAVC and the research was conducted by BW Research Partnership, Inc., is part of a workforce solution that is being funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. A copy of the LAVC Green Pilot Project report can be found at www.lavc.edu/gogreen/
Dr. Sally Raskoff Highlighted by the Association for Women in Science
The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) featured an article on Dr. Sally Raskoff, professor of sociology, LAVC, and her research on volunteering in its Winter 2012 publication. The article called “Making a Life by What You Give: The Research of Dr. Sally Raskoff” talked about her research on the topic of volunteering. She examined the complex factors that impact someone who wants to volunteer such as ethnicity, cultural background, and an individual’s life stages, and how consumerism and complacency play a negative role in the volunteering mindset. Congratulations!
LAVC Named as One of Largest Colleges and Universities in the San Fernando Valley
The San Fernando Valley Business Journal has ranked Los Angeles Valley College on its 2012 list of “Largest Colleges & Universities”. LAVC is listed as the third largest institution of higher education in the San Fernando Valley. The San Fernando Valley Business Journal regularly ranks the Valley-based colleges and universities by the total number of students (full-time equivalents) in 2011-2012. Congratulations!
LAVC Successfully Launches its Summer Math Re-Boot Bridge Program
The Title III Math STEM Grant recently had a successful launch of its Math Re-Boot Summer Bridge. The summer bridge program is a two-week math boot camp from July 30-August 10, which includes intensive math skill drills, embedded advising and tutoring to prepare participants for math accelerated success. About 180 students initially signed up for the free summer bridge program. On July 28, there were 130 students who participated in the orientation in Monarch Hall that was conducted by Miguel Sandoval, Math STEM Counselor. In addition, program participants got the chance to meet fellow students and their summer bridge instructors during the break-out session. Students who complete the Summer Bridge program will be reassessed in mathematics to ensure appropriate placement.
September 3
LAVC Closed on September 3 for the Labor Day Holiday
LA Valley College will be closed on Monday, September 3 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Campus offices and services will be closed that day, and classes will not be in session. The college will resume its normal hours of operations on Tuesday, September 4. For a complete list of holidays and academic deadlines, visit www.lavc.edu/calendar/index.html.
September 1
LAVC Monarch Athletics to Hold a “Faculty/Student Appreciation Day” at the Football Game on September 1
The LAVC Athletics Department will be holding a “Faculty/Student Appreciation Day” at the first home football game against East LA College on Saturday, September 1 at 6 p.m. in Monarch Stadium. The first 100 faculty/staff members and the first 100 students at the game will receive a special prize. For more information, contact the LAVC Athletics Department at (818) 947-2894.
August 27 - 31
Want Money for Your Used Textbooks Books? Come to Textbook Buyback in the LAVC Bookstore from August 27-31
The LAVC Bookstore will be holding textbook buyback from August 27-31. If you want to sell back your gently used textbooks, just bring them to the Textbook Buyback door at the LAVC Bookstore in Campus Center. The textbook buyback hours are Monday-Thursday, August 27-30 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday, August 31 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, contact the LAVC Bookstore at (818) 947-2313.
Still Looking for a Class? Check out the LAVC Open Classes List
The LAVC Academic Affairs Department posts online a regularly updated Fall 2012 Open Classes List. The list shows which classes have open seats, the dates/times of those classes, and whether there are any specific enrollment restrictions (such as classes by add slip only or classes only open for Honors/TAP students. To view the newly revised Open Classes list, visit the Class Schedules page at www.lavc.edu/schedules.html
August 29 & 30
Calling All Aspiring Actors! LAVC is Holding Auditions for the Play “Living Out” by Lisa Loomer
The LAVC Theater Arts Department will be holding auditions for a play entitled “Living Out” by Lisa Loomer on Wednesday, August 29 from 6:30-9 p.m. and Thursday, August 30 from 3:30-6 p.m. in the Horseshoe Theater located in the Theater Arts Building. “Living Out” is a story of a complicated relationship between a Salvadoran nanny and the Anglo lawyer she works for. This outrageously funny and ultimately tragic play explores the shared humanity between both women, as well as the differences brought on by race, class and Ana’s illegal status. For more information regarding the auditions, contact Cathy Pyles at pylescs@lavc.edu or (818) 947-2787.
August 27
Welcome Back! Fall Semester 2012 Starts on August 27
Day and evening classes for the Fall 2012 semester will begin on Monday, August 27. Weekend classes will begin on Saturday, September 1. Students are encouraged to look at the updated class schedule at www.lavc.edu/schedule.html for any schedule changes/updates. For a complete list of dates and deadlines, visit www.lavc.edu/calendar.
Attention LAVC Graduates! LAVC is Seeking Your Feedback in its 2012 Graduation Exit Survey
LAVC would like to hear from its recent graduates and students who have transferred to a four-year institution on their experience at Valley College and their academic achievements. It is asking those graduates to provide feedback in its Graduation Exit survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LAVCGradExitSurvey2012, which will help LAVC improve services for its current and future students. If you have any questions about this survey, please contact the LAVC Research Office at research@lavc.edu.
Did You Know? LAVC Library, Learning Center, Writing Center, Math Lab, and Reading Lab are Closed During the Summer
The Library, Learning Center, Writing Center, Math Lab, Reading Lab, Professional Development Center, Media Services and the LAVC Historical Museum will be moving to the new Library & Academic Resource Center during the Summer. Most of those offices will be closed during the summer; the following offices will have special hours or limited services: Library will only be open for students to pay library fines, the Professional Development Center will be open for faculty/staff, and Media Services will be open by phone appointment (no walk-ins). All office and services in the new Library & Academic Resource Center will fully reopen to the public at the start of the Fall 2012 semester on August 27.
Looking for an On-Campus Job? LAVC Bookstore is Now Hiring Student Workers for the Fall Semester
The LAVC Bookstore is hiring student workers for temporary positions during the beginning of the Fall semester. Job candidates must be enrolled in 12 units or more, and have the ability to multitask and be able to follow directions. The work hours for the positions are between 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Students interested in applying must email johnms@lavc.edu with the following information: full name, telephone number, a brief description of his/her abilities (3 sentences max), copy and paste his/her class schedule directly from the Student Information System (no document attachments will be accepted), and a list of hours he/she is available to work. For more information, contact Mary John in the LAVC Bookstore at johnms@lavc.edu.
Aug 22
Attention New Students—Get the Secrets to Success at Welcome Fair 2012; Register by August 16
LAVC invites new students to sign up for the “Welcome Fair 2012” that will be held on Wednesday, August 22 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This one-day event, which students need to register by August 16, will help new students get ready to start the Fall semester and teach them what it takes to be a successful student at Valley College. There will be campus tours, entertainment, workshops, and an information fair. Participating students will also learn about important services and resources on campus, find out how to get involved and have fun by joining the ASU (student government) and campus clubs, and meet fellow students, and faculty, staff and administrators. Space is limited, the deadline to register is August 16. To register online, visit www.lavc.edu/success.
LAVC Moving to 4/10 Workweek Summer Schedule Starting July 9
From July 9-August 10, 2012, LAVC will switch to a 4-days-a-week, 10-hours-a-day summertime schedule. Operating hours will vary, so please contact the department/office directly to learn about their summer hours. During the five-week summertime schedule, the college will be able to provide services to the public during extended hours on Monday through Thursday; some offices will remain open on Fridays during the summer, and College Sherriff's will remain on duty every day. This condensed workweek is a cost-saving measure and will help make a reduction in the operating cost for college utilities during the summer. In addition, this change will result in reductions in air quality/smog emissions during the days the College is closed. To view the hours of operation for selected college offices/services, visit www.lavc.edu/officehours.
August 1
Financial Aid Office Closed on August 1
Due to departmental staff training, the Financial Aid Office will be closed on Wednesday, August 1. The Financial Aid Office will reopen on Thursday, August 2 at 8 a.m. For more information about Financial Aid, visit its Web site at www.lavc.edu/financialaid.
Posted07/19/2012
July 26 - Nov 4
LAVC Art Faculty Member to be Part of a New Exhibition at the Chinese American Museum
Phung Huynh, assistant professor of Art, will be one of the artist featured in the new “(de)Constructing Chinatown” exhibition at the Chinese American Museum from July 26, 2012 – November 4, 2012. This exhibit brings together local artists to create new art that breaks down commonly-held notions about Los Angeles’ Chinatown, while re-envisioning new perspectives that reflect a more genuine understanding and appreciation of the community’s history, culture and role as an essential part of the city’s changing landscape. There will be an opening reception for the exhibition on Thursday, July 26 from 7-8 p.m. for the public and non-members (with a special reception for museum members from 5-7 p.m.). For more information, visit http://www.camla.org/upcoming.html.
July 4
LAVC Closed on July 4 for Independence Day Holiday
LAVC will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. All campus offices and services will be closed, and summer classes will not be in session on that day. The campus will resume its summer hours of operation on Thursday, July 5. For a complete list of campus holidays and other important dates, visit www.lavc.edu/calendar.
June 30
LAVC to Honor Nine Alumni at the 2012 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on June 30
The LAVC Athletic Hall of Fame will be holding an induction ceremony and banquet for its 2012 Induction Class on Saturday, June 30 starting at 5 p.m. in Monarch Hall and the Monarch Hall Patio. This year, the Class of 2012 inductees include: Jim Arellanes, Dave Babiracki, Diana Hoffman, Tim Knappen, Jim Malkin, Trung Nguyen, Rock Richmond, and Mike Wiley. Tickets to the Athletic Hall of Fame Induction banquet dinner are $60 per person; tickets can be purchased online at http://www.lavcfoundation.org/givenow.php. For more information, contact the LAVC Foundation at (818) 947-2618 or www.lavcfoundation.org, or visit the Athletic Hall of Fame Web site at http://www.lavc.edu/Athletics/halloffame.htm.
June 15-16
LAVC Offers GED Testing Every Month
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: 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.
Five LAVC Students Admitted to the National Community College Aerospace Scholars Program
Five students in the UCLA/LAV-CEED program at LA Valley College have been selected to participate in the National Community College Aerospace Scholars Program (NCCAS). A total of 180 community college students were selected nationally, and those that make it through the 1st phase of the competition will move on to the 2nd Phase which will consist of an all-expense trip to NASA in Oct 2012. The LAVC students selected include: Jennifer Jimenez, Jaime Lopez, Cesar Avelar, Jean-Carlo Palacios, and Christian Guzman. The UCLA/LAV-CEED Program at LAVC is one of four community college programs that partners with UCLA's Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science (HSSEAS), in particular with its Center for Excellence in Engineering Diversity (CEED), to increase the number of Latino, African American, and Native American students transferring as Engineering and Computer Science majors. Congratulations and good luck to all of the selected students!
LAVC TRiO and Puente Student Selected to Intern as a Financial Analyst for the National Institute of Health
Freddy Rosas, a TRiO and Puente Program student at LAVC, was selected as an intern for the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) National Internship Program. Freddy, an Economics major, was chosen for the Federal Internship Program to intern as a Financial Analyst for the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. He hopes to bring home a wealth of knowledge from this summer's experience and use it in his new position this fall as the ASU Treasurer. Congratulations to Freddy!
Now - October
Plan Your Child's Next Birthday with Pool Party at Valley College! LAVC Community Services Now Offering Pool Parties
The LAVC Community Services is offering the community the opportunity to hold a pool party at the LAVC Aquatics Center. Pool parties will be available on Saturdays and Sundays between 1-4 p.m. from now until October 2012. The cost of the pool party includes 1-1/2 hours of private supervised pool time and a 1/2 hour for cake and refreshments, and decorations (balloons, etc). Cake and refreshments are not included in the cost, but a personalized birthday cake can be arranged for an additional fee. For more information or to book a pool party, contact the LAVC Community Services Office at (818) 947-2577, ext. 4172.
Hillel 818 Recognizes Sandra Mayo as a “Pillar of the Community”
Sandra “Sandy” Mayo, LAVC’s Vice President of Academic Affairs, was recognized as a “Pillar of the Community” by Hillel 818 at its 11th Annual Dinner Celebration on May 31. The event honored three exemplary achievements of individuals from Los Angeles Valley College, Pierce College and Cal State Northridge for supporting “vibrant Jewish life on campus and in the San Fernando Valley”. A moving tribute to Sandy was given by her two daughters, Brandi and Shelbi Mayo, and Dinner Co-Chair Jo-Carole Oberstein. The other honorees included Professor Diane P. Levine from Pierce College, and Rabbi Michele Paskow from CSUN. Congratulations!
Deadline: June 11
Looking for a Class This Summer? LAVC's Cooperative Education Office Can Offer Students College Credit for Their Summer Job or Internship Experience
The LAVC Cooperative Education Department is offering students the opportunity to earn CSU-transferrable credits for hours worked at a job or formal internship this summer. Applications for the Summer 2012 Cooperative Education Program will be accepted until June 13; the 8-week program starts on June 11 and ends on August 3. To be eligible, the student must be working/interning during the Summer (students who are self-employed, temps, substitutes, informal childcare providers or homecare providers are not eligible). To enroll, students must be employed, volunteering or interning prior to registering for Cooperative Education, download and complete the application packet that is found at www.lavc.edu/cooped, 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, contact Cooperative Education at (818) 947-2334.
Deadline: June 11
Attention LAVC Students—Complete the PASS Survey by June 11 and be Entered to Win $50!
LAVC and the Preparing all Students for Success (PASS) initiative invites all students who are enrolled this semester to take the PASS Survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LAVCStudentEngagement2012. The deadline to complete the survey is June 11. The information gathered from this 15-minute survey will be used to improve the college and the experiences of students like you. Your responses will be completely confidential and for research purposes only. At the end of the survey you will be prompted to enter your contact information for a chance to win $50; the winning student will be notified on or before June 15, 2012. Please note: you may complete the survey and be entered one time only. If you have any questions about this survey, please contact the LAVC Research Office at research@lavc.edu.
June 6
Come Watch a Rare Viewing of Venus Traveling Across the Sun—LAVC Astronomy Group to Hold Public Observing Session of the “Transit of Venus” on June 5
The LAVC Astronomy Group invites the public to watch a rare viewing of Venus as it passes directly between the Earth and the Sun using a specially filtered telescope on Tuesday, June 5 from 3 p.m. until sundown on the rooftop of the LAVC Planetarium. This rare occurrence, which is called a transit, will make Venus appear to travel across the Sun. The last “Venus Transit” that occurred was in 2004, and the next one will not happen again in a hundred years (in 2117). This session is free (donations are welcome), and is open to the public. For more information, contact the LAVC Planetarium at (818) 947-2335.
Congratulations to the Math Department Scholarship Recipients
The LAVC Math Department awarded six LAVC students with a total of $2,650 in scholarships at its annual Math Department Scholarship luncheon on Friday, June 1 at the Odessey Restaurant in Granada Hills. It awarded fours departmental scholarships to: Lusine Kamikyan ($500), Peter Rees ($300), Daniel Perchik ($300), and Jesus Mendez ($300). In addition, the following Foundation Scholarships were awarded: Peter Rees received the Hawkinson Scholarship ($500), Lusine Kamikyan received the Iyer Scholarship ($250), and Noemi Quinteros and Tatiana Zvyagina both received the Marzillier Scholarship ($250 each). Congratulations!
The Hollywood Quarterly Publishes the Work of LAVC’s English 101 Students
Students in LAVC’s English 101 have been recently published in the Hollywood Quarterly’s Americana Issue (Volume 10), Spring 2012 Issue (Volume 11), and the Young Writers issue. With the help of Debi Hall, an instructor in the English Department, the following students’ work have been published in the e-journal: Julie Anapol, Vannessa Arias, Aram der Bedrossian, Brian Canfield, Natalia Cherikova, Grace Clibourn, Nazalle Dagliyan, Nazalee Dagilyan, Violeta Dupon, Elizabeth Garcia, Stephanie Gonzales, Manuel Gonzalez, Chelsea Green, Kimberly Guera, Sharon Hafuta, Janet Ibarra, Eric Jones, Zohrab Khacheryan, Darya Kraynova, Suzanne Libraty, Veronica Lopez, Michael Magallon, Dominique Mickens, Adrian Ramirez, Yadira Reyes, Gegham Tsaturyan, Tomi Wheeler and Stephanie Woods. Congratulations!
LAVC Alumna Highlighted by the Amgen Scholars Program
Sandra Sanchez, a former LAVC student, was recently profiled on the Amgen Scholars Program Web site as one of the program’s success stories. Sandra credits a biology class that she took at LAVC and the guidance of her mentors at LAVC—in particular Professor of Biology Becky Green-Marroquin—for sparking her dream to want a career as a microbiologist. Dr. Green-Marroquin introduced her to UCLA’s Bridge Summer Research Program, which helps community college students learn about research, and encouraged her to transfer to CSUN. Sandra is currently a microbiology major at CSUN, and is in CSUN’s MARC (Minority Access Research Careers) Program. She is also a 2011 Amgen Scholar at UCLA, and hopes to transfer to UCLA for graduate school. To read her story, visit http://www.amgenscholars.com/about_amgen_scholars/program_news/from_sales_to_science_2011_amgen_scholar_sandra_sanchez/.
June 6
Congratulations to the Class of 2012—LAVC Commencement will be Held on June 6
LAVC will hold its 2012 Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday, June 6 at 5 p.m. in Monarch Stadium; family and friends of the graduates are asked to be seated in Monarch Stadium by 4:30 p.m. This annual event celebrates the accomplishments of all LAVC students who have completed the requirements for an associate's degree or certificate during the 2011-2012 academic year. In addition, students with high academic achievements and have earned a cum laude, magna cum laude and summa cum laude, and all student who are recipients of a Presidential Distinguished Honor Award will be recognized. For more information, visit http://www.lavc.edu/commencement.
June 4 - 6
It’s Time to Sell Your Books at the LAVC Bookstore
The LAVC Bookstore will be holding a Textbook Buyback and Rental Return from June 4-6; the last day to return a textbook rental is June 6. During the textbook buyback and rental return period, there will be over $1,000 in the prizes and giveaways (including an iPad, printers and much more). The LAVC Bookstore will be open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Please note: The bookstore will only be open from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on June 6. For more information, contact the LAVC Bookstore at (818) 947-2717.
Now - June 5
Are You Graduating this Spring? Class Rings Available at the LAVC Bookstore
Students who will be participating in the Commencement 2012 Ceremony can purchase a class ring at the LAVC Bookstore. There will also be a representative selling LAVC Graduation rings on campus on Tuesday, June 5 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, contact the LAVC Bookstore at (818) 947-2313.
May 29 - June 4
Don’t Forget—LAVC Final Exam Week ends June 4
LAVC will hold its final examinations for the Spring 2012 semester from May 29-June 4. All final examinations will be held on the day and time specified on the Final Examination Schedule, and in the regularly assigned classroom. The Spring 2012 Final Examinations is available at http://www.lavc.edu/schedule/Sp2012_FinalExamSched.pdf.
June 2
Calling All Parents and Children!Come to the Annabelle Godwin Play Day on June 2
The Child Care Resource Center will hold its “16th Annual Annabelle Godwin Play Day” on Saturday, June 2 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in LAVC’s Monarch Square. This free family event will feature storytelling, hands on science, art, music and movement activities, outdoor fun, entertainment, and much more. Each child will also go home with a free book. For more information, contact the Child Care Resource Center at (818) 717-1000 or visit www.ccrcla.org.
Deadline: June 1
Calling All Graduates! Are You Transferring to a College or University This Fall?
LAVC would like to recognize graduating students who will be transferring to four-year colleges and universities this Fall on the college's electronic marquee. If you'd like to share what school you're transferring to, please send an email with your name, the school you are going to, and your student ID number to news@lavc.edu by Friday, June 1.
LAVC Alumna Receives a Regent Scholarship from UCLA
The LAVC Transfer Alliance Program (TAP) has announced that one of its former students, Melissa Cabrera, was awarded a prestigious Regent Scholarship from UCLA. The Regents Scholarship, which is awarded to incoming freshmen and transfer students, is the highest honor the University of California Board of Regents can bestow upon a student at a University of California campus. Regents Scholars will receive a $2,000 honorarium regardless of financial need as well as additional “Need-Based Awards”. Scholarship recipients receive special privileges including preferential pre-enrollment, faculty mentorship, guaranteed University housing, on-campus parking and membership in the Regents Scholar Society. Melissa is a Psychology major with a 3.95 GPA, and is transferring to UCLA for the Fall 2012 semester.
New Publication by LAVC Humanities Professor Deanna Heikkinen
Deanna Heikkinen, assistant professor of Humanities at LAVC, recently published a paper titled “The Influence on Christianity on Burial Practices in Middle Egypt from the Fourth to Sixth Centuries” in the Current Research in Egyptology 2011: Proceedings of the Twelfth Annual Symposium by Oxbow Books. Her paper, which was among 21 selected proceedings at the twelfth annual Current Research in Egyptology Symposium to be published in the volume, demonstrated how Christianity changed the burial techniques that were practiced in Egypt for over 3,000 years. It also includes the archaeological findings from the UC Berkeley archaeological dig she worked on from 2004 through 2009 at Tell El-HIbeh, Middle Egypt. Congratulations Deanna!
May 23
Valley Economic Alliance Honors LAVC Speech Team and LAVC Students
The Valley Economic Alliance recognized the LAVC Speech Team, and LAVC students Gregory Pugliese, Spencer Belko, Sodani Chan, John Henry Evans IV, and Katheryne Martinez as recipients of the Steve Allen "Excellence in Education" Award at the Valley Economic Alliance Board of Director's meeting on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Pierce College. This annual award, which recognizes San Fernando Valley schools, educators and students that achieved National Recognition this school year, is named for long-time Valley resident and legendary entertainer Steve Allen, who valued learning and spent much of his later years focused on speaking and writing about the importance of education.
May 29 - June 1 & June 4 - 6
It’s Time to Sell Your Books at the LAVC Bookstore
The LAVC Bookstore will be holding a Textbook Buyback and Rental Return from May 29-June 1 and June 4-6; the last day to return a textbook rental is June 6. During the textbook buyback and rental return period, there will be over $1,000 in the prizes and giveaways (including an iPad, printers and much more). The LAVC Bookstore will be open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Please note: The bookstore will only be open from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on June 6. For more information, contact the LAVC Bookstore at (818) 947-2717.
May 31
Planning on Transferring? Come to the Career/Transfer Center to Meet UC/CSU/Private University Representatives
All students who are interested in transferring are welcomed to make an appointment to see a university representative on specific dates at the Career/Transfer Center. The following admissions representatives will be on campus to meet with students: Mt. Saint Mary's on May 31 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, visit the LAVC Career/Transfer Web page at www.lavc.edu/transfer.
May 17-31 & Aug 27-Sept 13
Don’t Miss the “Student Show 2012” in the LAVC Art Gallery
The LAVC Art Gallery will feature an exhibition of student artwork entitled “Student Show 2012” from May 17-31 and August 27-September 13. The exhibit highlights the tremendous breadth of artworks created by Valley College students during the 2011-2012 academic year. For more information, visit http://www.lavc.edu/arts/artgallery.html.
Deadline: May 31
Calling All Students! Take the Counseling Department Survey and Give Your Feedback on Its Services
The Counseling Department is evaluating its services and would like your input for its Counseling Survey at http://lavc.edu/counseling/index.html. The information gathered from this survey will be used to develop and enhance Counseling services. All students are encouraged to respond about even if you have not seen a counselor. If you have any questions about this survey, please contact the LAVC Research Office at research@lavc.edu.
Attention Graduates! Commencement Ceremony Information Is Now Available Online
Commencement information for Class of 2012 graduates is now available on the LAVC Web site or by visiting http://www.lavc.edu/commencement. LAVC will hold its 2012 Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday, June 6 at 5 p.m. in Monarch Stadium.
Now - June 5
Are You Graduating this Spring? Graduation Announcements & Class Rings Available at the LAVC Bookstore
Students who will be participating in the Commencement 2012 Ceremony on June 6 can purchase graduation announcements from the LAVC Bookstore starting April 30, 2012. For orders with personalized name and degree cards, please allow one week turnaround time; the last day to order personalized announcements is May 18, 2012. There will also be a representative selling LAVC Graduation rings on campus on Tuesday, June 5 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the LAVC Bookstore. For more information, contact the LAVC Bookstore at (818) 947-2313.
May 29 - June 4
Don’t Forget—LAVC Final Exam Week will be May 29-June 4
LAVC will hold its final examinations for the Spring 2012 semester from May 29-June 4. All final examinations will be held on the day and time specified on the Final Examination Schedule, and in the regularly assigned classroom. The Spring 2012 Final Examinations is available at http://www.lavc.edu/schedule/Sp2012_FinalExamSched.pdf.
May 28
Campus Closed on May 28 for Memorial Day
Los Angeles Valley College will be closed on Monday, May 28 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. All college offices will be closed and classes will not be in session. The campus will reopen on Tuesday, May 29. For more information on important campus dates, visit www.lavc.edu/calendar.
LAVC Job Training Receives "Champion of the Year" Award from Goodwill Southern California
The LAVC Job Training Program has been recently honored by Goodwill Southern California as its "Champion of the Year". Lennie Ciufo and Tony Jamarillo from LAVC Job Training Program received the recognition at Goodwill Southern California's annual "Hopes, Jobs & Futures" event. The Job Training Program has successfully worked with Goodwill Southern California on several projects, and have placed many of their clients at Superior Grocers, conducted a Business Success Academy at their new location in Panorama City, and have conducted several trainings for them including our recent LA Fellows cohort. Congratulations to LAVC Job Training!
Deadline: May 25
Do You Want to be a Published Writer? Submit Your Work to Manuscript, LAVC's Online Literary Magazine!
The English Department would like to announce that Manuscript, LAVC's online literary magazine, is now accepting submissions for its 2012 edition. All students enrolled at any time during the 2011-12 school year are eligible to submit. We are looking for poems that are no longer than one page in length, and short stories that are no longer than 2000 words. Students may submit any combination of poems and/or stories, but no more than three pieces total, to Professor Rod Moore at moorerv@lavc.edu. The deadline for submissions is May 25.
May 25
LAVC Music Department to Present a Broadway Showcase on May 25
The LAVC Music Department will present a "Broadway Showcase" on Friday, May 25 at 8 pm in the Music Recital Hall (Music 106). Tickets are $8 at-the-door (no reservations necessary). For more information, contact the LAVC Music Department Concert Hotline at (818) 778-5633 or visit www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
May 24-26
LAVC Theater Arts to Present "NUTS" by Tom Topor on May 24-26
The LAVC Theater Arts Department and the Los Angeles Valley Collegiate Players will present "NUTS" on May 24, 25 and 26 at 8 p.m. in the LAVC Horseshoe Theater. This gripping courtroom drama by Tom Topor tells the story of a high-priced call girl incarcerated for killing a client and the journey she must undertake to prove her sanity. This production is directed by LAVC student Jeffrey Boulton, and features LAVC students Kelsey Rogers, Willie Vasquez, Brandon Batham, Richard Rossi, Colleen Shelley, Will Byrne, Gerald Evanski, Carlo Maghirang, Anna Carlise. Ticket prices are $16 for general admission, $12 for senior and students, and $10 for LAVC students and staff; tickets available online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/245621, or by calling 1-800-838-3006. For more information, contact Chris Coddington at (818) 947-2352.
May 24
Attention All Students, Faculty and Staff—Come to the Next STARS Workshop to Hear About "LAVC Success Stories"
The LAVC STARS (Strategic Team for the Advancement and Retention of Students) Committee will present a workshop on "LAVC Success Stories" on Thursday, May 24 from 1-2 p.m. in Behavioral Sciences (BSC) 100. This STARS Workshop will feature a panel discussion with students who will share the secrets of their success. Participants will hear from students who have successfully completed their studies at LAVC, and are starting the next phase of their journeys. At the end of this workshop, students will learn how to decide a major and select the right courses to take, and discover college services that can help them be successful. Faculty and staff will learn what successful students have found valuable, and discover ways to can help students navigate through college. Beverages and dessert will be provided to participants.For more information, contact the Professional Development Office at (818) 947-2712.
LAVC Job Training's LA Fellows Program Receives National Recognition
Job Training's LA Fellows Program was selected at the national level as a UI Workforce Connectivity Promising Practice from the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA). LA Fellows was one of six organizations from across the country to earn this esteemed recognition. Led by Allison Silver and Keri Luna, LA Fellows provides unemployed individuals with skills training and volunteer opportunities as they seek full-time employment. More information is available at their website, www.lafellows.org. Congratulations!
LAVC's Upward Bound Program Receives a Five-Year $1.5M Renewal Award
LAVC has received a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to fund the Upward Bound Program for an additional five years. The Upward Bound program is designed to give first-generation, low-income college students with the skills and motivation necessary to enter, complete and succeed in a program of secondary education.Students in the Upward Bound program receive special resources such as academic tutoring, academic counseling, and classes in specific subjects such as mathematics, laboratory science, foreign language, composition, and literature. For more information regarding the Upward Bound program, visit www.lavc.edu/upwardbound/index.html. Congratulations to the Upward Bound program and all its staff!
May 24
Counseling Department Give Students the Key to Success by Offering Student Educational Plan Workshops This Semester
The LAVC Counseling Department is offering Student Educational Planning (SEP) Workshops for students who have already decided on their educational goal(s). The workshop will be offered on the following date: Thursday, May 24 from 6-7:30 p.m. in Emergency Services Training 103. The SEP helps guide students towards completing their requirements for certificates, associate degrees, and/or transfer to a four year university. This workshop will help students create a student education plan so that they can better plan their future semesters. In addition, students will learn about course requirements and options before they register for classes. A copy of the SEP workshop flyer is available at www.lavc.edu/calendar/SEP%20Flyer%20plan%20for%20success.pdf. For more information, visit the Counseling Department Web page at www.lavc.edu/counseling/index.html.
May 22
Looking for a Job? Local Amusement Park will be Recruiting at LAVC on May 22
A local amusement park will be at Valley College prescreening candidates for summer employment on Tuesday, May 22 from 9 a.m.-12 noon in the LAVC Faculty Lounge. The job recruitment event will accept application for several different seasonal job openings that are available this summer at a major local theme park. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have full availability to work morning, afternoon and evening shifts including weekdays, weekends and holidays. Prior experience is preferred; the most qualified candidates will be invited for a pre-qualification session. Job seekers are encouraged to bring a hard copy of your resume or be prepared to provide your resume via email. For more information, please contact (818) 782-2520.
May 21
You're Invited to a Performance by the LAVC Wind Ensemble on May 21
The LAVC Music Department will present a Wind Ensemble Concert on Monday, May 21 at 8 p.m. in the Main Stage Theater. Tickets for this concert are $5. For more information, contact the LAVC Music Department Concert Hotline at (818) 778-5633 or visit www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
May 20
LAVC Philharmonic Choir, Monarch Jazz and College Choir to Perform a "Splash" Choral Concert on May 20
The LAVC Music Department will present its Spring 2012 Choral Concert entitled "Splash" on Sunday, May 20 at 7 p.m. in the Main Stage Theater. This delightful concert by the LAVC Philharmonic Choir, Monarch Jazz, and LAVC College Choir will feature water-themed songs. Tickets for the concert are $15 for general admission, and $10 for students/seniors. For more information, contact the LAVC Music Department Concert Hotline at (818) 778-5633 or visit www.lavc.edu/music/lavc-music-calendar.htm.
May 19
Valley Symphony Orchestra Presents a "Two by Two" Concert on May 19
The LAVC Music Department will present a concert by the Valley Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, May 19 at 7 p.m. in the Main Stage Theater. This concert, entitled "Two By Two" will include performances of Krommer's "Concerto, Op. 35" and Beethoven's "Symphony No. 2", and will feature Dr. Julia Heinen, clarinet, Dr. Robert Spring, clarinet, and Dr. Michael Arshagouni, conductor. Tickets are $25 for general admission, $15 for students/seniors, and $10 for LAVC students. For more information, contact the Music Department Concert Hotline (818) 778-5633 or visit the Music Department Web Page at www.lavc.edu/music/.
May 18-19
Need to Take the GED? LAVC CalWORKs Office will Accept Registrations for the GED Test Starting May 2
The LAVC CalWORKs Office will offer the next General Education Development (GED) Test on May 18-19; registration begins two weeks before the test (starting Wednesday, May 2) 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.
May 18
You're Invited to the LAVC Guitar Ensemble Performance on May 18
The LAVC Music Department will present a performance by the LAVC Guitar Ensemble on Friday, May 18 at 8 p.m. in Music Recital Hall (Music 106). Tickets for this performance are $10. For more information, contact the Music Department Concert Hotline (818) 778-5633 or visit the Music Department Web Page at www.lavc.edu/music/.
May 18
Thinking About Transferring to UC Santa Barbara? Don't Miss the UC Santa Barbara Bus Trip on May 18—Sign Up Today!
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will be offering a bus trip for students who are interested in transferring to UC Santa Barbara on Friday, May 18. The bus will depart LAVC at 7:45 a.m. and return 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.
Summer 2012
LA Valley College to Offer Only Courses for Special Programs This Summer
LAVC will only offer classes this summer that are part of special or year-round programs. Enrollment in summer classes will be extremely limited, and only students who are eligible to take those special or year-round program classes will be given an add card directly from the instructor. The Cooperative Education Program will offer a few degree-transferrable classes this summer, which are open to the public; however, students will need to contact Cooperative Education to obtain an add card in order to enroll. A schedule of summer course offerings is available at www.lavc.edu/schedules.html.
May 17
LAVC Art Gallery to Hold an Opening Reception for its "Student Show 2012"
The LAVC Art Gallery will highlight the tremendous breadth of artworks created by Valley College students during the 2011-2012 academic year at its "Student Show 2012" exhibition from May 17-31 and August 27-September 13; there will be an opening reception for the exhibition on Thursday, May 17 from 6-8 p.m. The selected works are among exemplary pieces produced, by both art majors and non-art majors, in courses taught within the Art department that span a wide range of disciplines in the visual arts such as drawing, painting, design, illustration, photography, printmaking, three-dimensional design, sculpture and ceramics. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and 6-9 p.m.; the Art Gallery is closed during the summer. For more information, visit http://www.lavc.edu/arts/artgallery.html.
May 17-19 & 24-26
LAVC Theater Arts to Present "NUTS" by Tom Topor on May 17-19 & 24-26
The LAVC Theater Arts Department and the Los Angeles Valley Collegiate Players will present "NUTS" on May 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26 at 8 p.m. in the LAVC Horseshoe Theater. This gripping courtroom drama by Tom Topor tells the story of a high-priced call girl incarcerated for killing a client and the journey she must undertake to prove her sanity. This production is directed by LAVC student Jeffrey Boulton, and features LAVC students Kelsey Rogers, Willie Vasquez, Brandon Batham, Richard Rossi, Colleen Shelley, Will Byrne, Gerald Evanski, Carlo Maghirang, Anna Carlise. Ticket prices are $16 for general admission, $12 for senior and students, and $10 for LAVC students and staff; tickets available online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/245621, or by calling 1-800-838-3006. For more information, contact Chris Coddington at (818) 947-2352.
Attention Students & Visitors—Daily Parking Permits are Now Available for Purchase
LAVC has new pay stations located in Parking Lots A and D where students and visitors can purchase a daily parking permit. The daily parking permits are $2 each, and pay stations will only accept cash (exact change). The daily parking permit is valid for any student lot only (except in staff parking spots) on the date of purchase. For more information, visitwww.lavc.edu/sheriff/parking.html#dailypermit or contact the LAVC Sheriff's Station at (818) 947-2911.
May 17
Want to Go to UCLA? Come Meet a UCLA Admissions Representative on May 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 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.
May 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Counseling Department Give Students the Key to Success by Offering Student Educational Plan Workshops This Semester
The LAVC Counseling Department is offering Student Educational Planning (SEP) Workshops for students who have already decided on their educational goal(s). The workshop will be offered on the following dates: Wednesday, May 16, Tuesday, May 22 and Wednesday, May 23 from 1-2:30 p.m. in Engineering 104, and Thursday, May 17 and Thursday, May 24 from 6-7:30 p.m. in Emergency Services Training 103. The SEP helps guide students towards completing their requirements for certificates, associate degrees, and/or transfer to a four year university. This workshop will help students create a student education plan so that they can better plan their future semesters. In addition, students will learn about course requirements and options before they register for classes. A copy of the SEP workshop flyer is available at www.lavc.edu/calendar/SEP%20Flyer%20plan%20for%20success.pdf. For more information, visit the Counseling Department Web page at www.lavc.edu/counseling/index.html.
May 11 & 12
LAVC Dance Program to Present its Spring 2012 Production "EBB AND FLOW"
The LAVC Dance Program will present its annual spring dance production called "EBB AND FLOW" on Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12 at 8 p.m., and a matinee performance on Saturday, May 12 at 2 p.m. in the Main Stage Theater. This production, which will feature performances by students, is choreographed by faculty, students, and guest artists. Tickets for the evening performances are $14 for general admission, and $11 for students with I.D., and the matinee performance tickets are $12 for general admission and $10 for students with I.D.; tickets may be purchased online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/239843. For more information, contact Geordie Wright at wrightga@lavc.edu or (818) 947-2908, or Liz Casebolt at caseboev@lavc.edu.
May 10, 14, 15, 17, 22, 29 & 31
Planning on Transferring? Don't Miss the Upcoming UC/CSU/Private University Representative Visits
All students who are interested in transferring are welcomed to make an appointment to see a university representative on specific dates at the Career/Transfer Center. The following admissions representatives will be on campus to meet with students: UC Santa Cruz on May 10 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; UC Merced on May 14 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; UCLA on May 17 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., CSUN on May 10 from 2-6 p.m.; Mt. Saint Mary's on May 10 and 31 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Antioch University on May 15 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Pacific Oaks University on May 22 from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Arts Institute on May 15 from 10 a.m.-12 noon and May 29 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, visit the LAVC Career/Transfer Web page at www.lavc.edu/transfer.
May 9
Free Wednesday Concert Sponsored by the LAVC Music Department on May 9
The LAVC Music Department will offer a free "Applied Music Student / Faculty Mentor Concert" on Wednesday, May 9 at 1 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall (Music 106). This concert, which is part of the Spring 2012 Free Wednesday Concert Series, will feature a performance by LAVC's Applied Music students and their faculty mentors. 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.
May 8
Calling All Child Development Majors! Come to the Child Development Career Fair on May 8
The LAVC Child Development Department and Family Resource Center invites you to attend the "Child Development Career Fair" on Tuesday, May 8 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the sidewalk between the Child Development Department and Child Development Center in the Child Development and Family Complex. Come meet representatives from Bright Horizons, Child Care Resource Center, LAUSD Early Education, Volunteers of America, Cal State Northridge, Cal State LA, Pacific Oaks, and many more. For additional information, contact the Family Resource Center at (818) 778-5612.
May 7
Get Fit This Spring!—Be a Part of the First Annual "Body-Fit Challenge" starting May 7
The LAVC Fitness Center and the Kinesiology Department is holding its first annual "Body-Fit Challenge" from May 7-June 4 to help raise funds for the Fitness Center and to help motivate the campus community to begin shedding excess and undesired weight, and to tone up their muscles. There is a $10 entry fee, and participants will have a weigh-in/BMI-check on Monday, May 7 at the Fitness Center between 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. This month-long competition, which is open to anyone who wants to participate, will challenge all participants to lose as much weight as possible and become the "most" fit individual in four weeks; consultation is available to all participants. There will also be some prizes awarded to winners, and this activity is co-sponsored by HealthyCA Food Factory, Copy Hub, Sharky's, Subway, Pedalers West Bicycle Shop and private donors. For more information, contact Louis Jones at (818) 632-7750 or email joneslh@lavc.edu.
May 6
LAVC Astronomy Group to Hold a Free Lecture on the Mars Rover "Curiosity"
The LAVC Astronomy Group will sponsor an astronomy lecture on the Mars Rover "Curiosity" with guest speaker Dr. Diana Blaney of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory on Sunday, May 6 at 7:45 p.m. at the LAVC Planetarium. In early August, an unmanned rover the size of a VW will be landing on Mars, and will begin exploration on the "red planet" Mars. This one-hour talk, which is free and open to the public, will share how the latest rover "Curiosity", which is on its way to Mars, will look at the chemistry on the surface of Mars in an effort to determine if life had, or currently, exists on that planet. Dr. Blaney is the co-investigator of the Chem Cam Instrument that will be on "Curiosity", the Mars Science Laboratory. This lecture is sponsored by the Valley College Astronomy Group as part of its public outreach program. For more information, contact the LAVC Planetarium at (818) 947-2335.
Thanks to All the Blood Donors—Recent LAVC Blood Drive Exceeds Its Goal by 133%
The LAVC Student Health Center and the America Red Cross would like to thank all the recent donors for the successful drive, and helping them exceed the Blood Drive goal by 133%. The LAVC Blood Drive, which was held on April 25, 2012, collected a total of 44 units of blood from 58 donors for the American Red Cross. The need for blood is constant, and the American Red Cross applauds the efforts of LAVC donors who have helped to ensure that a safe and stable blood supply is available for people in need.
Want to Buy Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor Tickets? LAVC Bookstore Now Selling Discounted Tickets
The LAVC Bookstore is now selling discounted tickets for Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor. It is selling regular admission tickets for a discounted price of $33 each (regular price is $61.99), and discounted Hurricane Harbor admission tickets are $24 each (regular price is $37.99). To purchase tickets, visit the LAVC Bookstore on Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. or Friday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, contact Mary John at (818) 947-2713.
May 4
Celebrating LAVC's Urban Forest—Two ASU Student Clubs to Hold an Arbor Day Festival and Scavenger Hunt
The LAVC Eco Advocates Club and Arts Club will present an Arbor Day Festival & Scavenger Hunt on Friday, May 4 from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. in Monarch Square. This "nature" themed event will feature a tree scavenger hunt, which will highlight the diverse mixture of beautiful trees on campus, and a Recycled Art Contest; prizes are available for winners of each activity. Representatives from several environmental organizations, such as Sierra Club and LA Audubon Society, will be in attendance. In addition, there will be food and entertainment. For more information, contact the Eco Advocates Club at ecoadvocateslavc@gmail.com.
April 2012
Let the Career/Transfer Center Help You! Don't Miss the Upcoming Workshops and Activities to Help You Transfer or Find a Career
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center offers a variety of special events and workshops to help students prepare for their future careers and/or be ready for transferring to a four-year college or university. Check out the Career/Transfer Web page (at www.lavc.edu/transfer) for more information about the following upcoming activities: Spring Bus Trips to CSU Dominguez Hills, CSU Long Beach, UCLA, and UC Santa Barbara, visits from CSU and UC admissions representatives, Career Speakers' Workshops, and the UCLA STOMP Transfer Conference. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/transfer.
April 30
Outstanding Professors to be Recognized at the Apple Awards
Tau Alpha Epsilon, LAVC's honor society, will recognize outstanding faculty at its Annual Apple Awards ceremony on Monday, April 30 from 12 noon-3 p.m. in Monarch Hall. All the faculty that will be honored have been nominated by students on campus. At the Apple Awards ceremony, each professor who received at least 5 nominations will be awarded a certificate of recognition, and the three professors with the most nominations will receive a crystal apple award. For more information, contact Shawn BTAE President, at tshawnb.tae@gmail.com.
April 27
Philosophy/Economics Department Holds the 3rd Annual LAVC Philosophy Conference
The LAVC Philosophy/Economics Department will sponsor its "3rd Annual LAVC Philosophy Conference" on Friday, April 27 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Fireside Room. This conference will bring together faculty and students from across the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) to hear presentations on general philosophy subjects such as ethics, political philosophy, logic, ancient philosophy, and more. Rico Vitz, associate professor of Philosophy at Azusa Pacific University, will be the keynote speaker. In addition, there will be faculty members from LA Mission College (Mark Pursley), West Los Angeles College (Rick Mayock) and California State University, Northridge (Vincent Coppola) who will be speaking at the event. There will also be presentations by several of our very bright philosophy students from around the LACCD. A continental breakfast and light lunch will be provided to all participants. For more information, contact Christopher Pallotti at pallotc@lavc.edu or (818) 947-2468, Zack Knorr at zknorr@gmail.com, or Nathan Placentia at placenn@lavc.edu or (818) 778-5898.
April 27
Thinking About Transferring to UCLA? Sign Up Today for the Bus Trip to the April 27th UCLA STOMP Transfer Conference
The LAVC Career/Transfer Center will be offering a bus trip for students to be able to attend the UCLA STOMP Conference on Friday, April 20 from 8:30 a.m.-4 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.
H. Dennis and Anne Beaver Foundation Selects an LAVC Student to Receive an All-Expenses Paid Trip to Study in Paris This Summer
The H. Dennis and Anne Beaver Foundation has selected Jessica Gutierrez, an LAVC student, to receive an all-expenses paid trip to participate in LAVC’s Study Abroad Program to Paris, France. LAVC Alumnus Dennis Beaver and his foundation have encouraged foreign language study at the high school and university level, by sending gifted, financially deserving, and highly motivated students to France. For the past several years, the Foundation has awarded one or two LAVC and/or CSUN students to receive an extraordinary scholarship to study in France. The scholarship covers all trip expenses, including travel, room and board, tuition and a modest weekly allowance to cover some meals and incidentals. LAVC would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Beaver for their continued generosity and for their support of LAVC’s Study Away program. Congratulations Jessica!
April 26
Want to Go to Magic Mountain for College Day on April 26? Buy Your Tickets at the LAVC Bookstore
The LAVC Bookstore is now selling tickets for Magic Mountain's College Day (private party) on April 26; tickets are $39 with meals, or $29 without meals. In addition, it is selling discounted Magic Mountain regular admission tickets for $33 each (regular price is $61.99), and discounted Hurricane Harbor admission tickets for $24 each (regular price is $37.99). To purchase tickets, visit the LAVC Bookstore on Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. or Friday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, contact Mary John at (818) 947-2713.
April 25
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month—Show Your Support of All Those Who Have Been Sexually Assaulted by Wearing Jeans for Denim Day 2012 on April 25
The LAVC Student Health Center and the Dance Club encourages all students, faculty, staff and administrators to wear jeans on Wednesday, April 25 as part of "Denim Day 2012", which will raise awareness of sexual assault. There will be a Denim Day booth at Club Day on April 25 from 9:30-1:30 p.m. in Monarch Square, and the Dance Club will also feature a special performance from 12:45-1 p.m. Educational materials, resources, and t-shirts will be available at the Denim Day booth; supplies are limited. Denim Day California is part of a "sexual violence prevention and education campaign" to remind everyone that there is no excuse and there is never an invitation to rape! For more information, contact the Student Health Center at (818) 947-2918 or visit www.denimdayinla.org.
April 25
Sign Up to Donate Blood at the LAVC Blood Drive!
LAVC and the American Red Cross will hold a Blood Drive on Wednesday, April 25 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in Monarch Hall. Each donor will receive 2 free admission tickets to the Laugh Factory, a voucher for free LA Galaxy Tickets, a Voucher for 2 free Grammy Museum Tickets and a chance at our regional drawing for 2 free movie tickets for a year. To schedule your life-saving appointment, visit: www.redcrossblood.org (and enter sponsor code: LAVC) or contact Cheryl Gonzales at (818) 307-1743.
April 24
Calling All Philosophy Students! Come to a Free Lecture on "Am I Who I Say I Am?: Identity Without Self-Knowledge" on April 24
The LAVC Philosophy/Economics Department will present a free philosophy lecture entitled "Am I Who I Say I Am?: Identity Without Self-Knowledge" on Tuesday, April 24 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Campus Center 104. This lecture by Nathan Placencia, instructor of Philosophy, is part of the Spring 2012 Philosophy Lecture Series. For more information, contact Christopher Pallotti at (818) 947-2468.
April 24
Want to Transfer to UC San Cruz? Come Meet UCSC Admissions Reps on April 24
UC Santa Cruz admissions representatives will be at the Career/Transfer Center on Monday, April 24 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Students who are interested in transferring to the University of California, Santa Cruz are invited to come get their questions answered about the UCSC admissions process. For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/transfer.
April 24
Want Tips on How to Be More Successful in College? Come to the STARS Workshop on April 24
LAVC's STARS (Strategic Team for the Advancement and Retention of Students) and PASS (Preparing All Students for Success) will hold a "Charting Your Course for Success: Navigating College Culture" workshop on Tuesday, April 24 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge (on the north side of the Cafeteria Building). College is a different world from high school, and some students need help. Students, faculty and staff are invited to have a discussion on how to help students be more successful in a college environment and achieve their academic goals. At the end of this workshop, students will know how to find on-campus resources and special programs to help them succeed, have tips on how to approach instructors for help, know why it's important to see a counselor, and discover ways to finance their education—and work less. The faculty and staff who attend will be given useful handouts and information on resources to help their students. Beverages and dessert will be provided. For more information, call (818) 947-2712 or email stars@lavc.edu.
April 23
Planning on Transferring to UC San Diego? UCSD Virtual Appointments Available at the Career/Transfer Center on April 23
The Career/Transfer Center will offer students virtual appointments with admissions representatives at UC San Diego on Monday, April 23 between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Career/Transfer Center (Administration 126). For more information, contact the Career/Transfer Center at (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/transfer.
April 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 23
Spring 2012 Dean's Reception Celebrates Students' Academic Achievement at LAVC
The LAVC Associated Student Union and Tau Alpha Epsilon will honor outstanding students at the Spring 2012 Dean's Reception on Monday, April 23 from 1 p.m. in Monarch Hall. This semi-annual event recognizes students who have made the Dean's List and President's Honor's List. Students selected to the Dean's List are full-time students with at least a 3.5 GPA in 12 or more units at LAVC, or part-time students with at least a 3.5 GPA in 6-11 units who have completed more than 12 cumulative units at LAVC. Students who have been on the Dean's List for three consecutive semesters are selected to be on the President's Honor's List. In addition, all students with a 3.5 GPA or higher are eligible to be a member of the Phi Theta Kappa, a national honor society for 2-year colleges, and Tau Alpha Epsilon, LAVC's honor society. For more information, contact the ASU Office at (818) 778-5516.
April 22
Greater Valley Glen Council's Pancake Breakfast & Community Safety Fair on April 22
The Greater Valley Glen Council will be holding its 4th Annual Valley Glen Community Event on Sunday, April 22. There will be a "Greater Valley Glen Council Firefighters' Pancake Breakfast" from 8 a.m.-12 noon at the LA Fire Department Station 102 at 13200 Burbank Boulevard in Van Nuys, and a "Greater Valley Glen Community Safety Fair" from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in LAVC's Parking Lot A. The pancake breakfast costs $5 for guests over the age of 13, $3 for kids 4-12 years old, and kids 3 years-old and under will be a free child's plate. Proceeds from the pancake breakfast will be donated to the LAFD Valley Glen Fire Station 102 House Fund. The free community safety event will feature community information booths on neighborhood watches, public safety, emergency preparedness, pet adoptions, bicycle safety, and much more! For more information, contact the Greater Valley Glen Council at www.gvgc.us.
LAVC Speech Team Wins a National Title and Other Accolades at the National Speech Championships
The LAVC Speech Team recently earned the "Silvia Mariner Award", a Team Gold Medal for "Individual Speaking Events", and a Team Silver Medal for "Overall" at the 2012 Phi Rho Pi National Public Speaking Championship in Schuamburg, Illinois. In addition, every single student on the LAVC team participated in a final round of competition and came home with an award, and for the second year in a row Valley College students claimed a fellowship award for being "most congenial". This year's team, which comprised of seven students, competed against 58 other community colleges from across the country. The following team members took home individual awards: Albert Pugliese (Silver Medal in "Persuasive Speaking", and Silver Medal in "Prose Interpretation of Literature"), Gregory Pugliese (Gold Medal in "Informative Speaking", and a Bronze Medal in "Poetry"), Sodani Chan (Gold Medal in "Readers Theater"), Spencer Belko (Gold Medal in "Informative Speaking", and Gold Medal in "Readers Theater"), John Henry Evans IV (Gold Medal in "Readers Theater", and Bronze Medal in "Prose Interpretation of Literature"), Kathy Martinez (Gold Medal in "Readers Theater", Gold Medal in "Program Oral Interpretation", Silver Medal in "Persuasive Speaking", and Bronze Medal in "Poetry"), and Karine Bagoumian (Bronze Medal in "Speech to Entertain"). The Mariner award is a perpetual award that is given annually to the one team in the nation that has the highest point total earned for the past year of competition through the immediate national tournament. The Overall award is given to the team with highest overall score including debate; however, LAVC does not have a debate team, which meant that LAVC students earned a large number of points in individual speaking events to receive a team award in this category. The team was coached by Duane W. Smith, director of forensics, Josh Miller, department chair of the Speech, and Eric Cullather, coach of the speech team. The Speech Team would especially like to thank the ASU for their generous support, which provided the funding for the team to attend the competition. Congratulations!
LAVC Selected to be Inducted into VICA's San Fernando Valley Business Hall of Fame
The Valley Industry and Commerce Association had named Los Angeles Valley College as one of the 2012 inductees into the San Fernando Valley Business Hall of Fame. This year, the other inductees include Edgar Rice Burroughs, Casa Vega Restaurant, Kaiser Permanente, and Universal Studios. Since 2008, VICA has recognized individuals, businesses and other community organizations that have been responsible for the continued success, economic vitality and culture of the San Fernando Valley by inducting them into the San Fernando Valley Business Hall of Fame. All the 2012 inductees will be honored at the 5th Annual San Fernando Valley Business Hall of Fame Dinner on June 7 at the Sheraton Universal Hotel. Congratulations!
Do You Know About the On-Going Sports Radio Shows at KVCM?
KVCM Online Radio presents more music & talk programs for all students at Los Angeles Valley College with additional new radio programming from our students in Broadcasting. With all of the happenings in the professional world of sports in the last few weeks, a new program called the KVCM Sports Mix had debuted weekend afternoons from 3-6 p.m. featuring all things Sports, LAVC coaches interviews, music relating to Sports and the Athlete Of The Week segment. Listen in online at www.lavc.edu/kvcm!
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