Twice a month on Thursdays, 1pm @ Skybox Conference Room (Student Union 2nd floor)
2019-2020 CHARTERED CLUBS
List is updated during Fall 2019, as clubs submit chartering paperwork
Abilities Club
Fall 2019 Meetings: N. Gym Adaptive Phys. Ed, 1st & 3rd Wed. 12:30 pm
Facebook: @theabilitiesclubLAVC
Club Purpose:
To provide students the ability to grow, express their talents and strengthen their vocational skills in an effort to qualify them for jobs and internships. Also to get them involved in the community and campus events.
Anime and Manga
Fall 2019 Meetings: CC 200, Wednesdays 1:00 pm
Instagram: @lavc.animemangaclub19
Club Email: lavc.animemangackub19@gmail.com
Club Purpose:
To help students explore the cultural art forms in anime and manga. In addition, students can learn about the Japanese language and customs through this club. Students will also have discussions based on the themes, philosophies, and morals that are portrayed in the anime being watched or manga being read.
Art Club
Fall 2019 Meetings: Art 105, Tuesdays 3:00 pm
Club Purpose: To be a representative social group to the artists on campus. A lot of times the art department is overlooked, and Art Club is meant to be able to showcase the talent and ability LAVC’s artists have to offer.
Black Scholars Union (BSU)
Fall 2019 Meetings: FL 112, Mondays 1:30 pm
Contact Club Advisors: Dr. Elliot Coney - coneye@lavc.edu
Instagram: @lavc_black_scholars
Club Purpose:
The purpose of the Black Student Union (BSU) is twofold: 1) to educate the Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC) community and its surrounding area about issues that affect Blacks both in the United States and in the black diaspora; and 2) to serve as a support and social networking group for black students on LAVC’s campus. The BSU will also provide service to the college community, work in collaboration with other student groups and support nearby black communities through different service projects throughout the school year. The members of the BSU gain invaluable leadership experience and knowledge as a result of their involvement with the BSU Furthermore, all member wills will continue uphold the high standards of the BSU and reinforce its reputation as an influential force in service to the student body at LAVC.
Broadcasting Club KVCM
Fall 2019 Meetings: H112, Mondays 12:00 pm
Contact Club Advisor: Jason Beaton –
beatonj@lavc.edu
Club Email: 95.1KVCMRadio@gmail.com
Facebook: KVCM 95.1
Instagram: @kvcmradio
Twitter: @kvcmradio
Club Purpose:
To establish professional relationships with clubs and organizations around campus and to provide fun and engaging events. The club also strives to help strengthen the audio, video, and writing skills being learned in our current curriculum. Preparing Broadcasting students to enter the competitive world of entertainment media.
Business Club
Fall 2019 Meetings: BJ 110, Mondays 2:45 pm
Club Purpose:
To create an exciting membership for motivated students who will engage in the campus community and share ideas through informal concepts, networking, and business concepts or ideas.
Chamber Singers Club
Fall 2019 Meetings: Music Practice Room 110, Fridays 9:00 am
Contact Club Advisor: Glenn Carlos — carlosgm@lavc.edu
Club Purpose:
Will allow students of LAVC to further their skills in music reading, theory, and performance. This club will allow students to develop the music and teamwork skills needed to assist them in all classes and act as a productive stress outlet for students of all majors, to better performance in all classes; less stress leads to more productive students.
Cinema Club
Fall 2019 Meetings: CC10, Mondays 5:30 pm
Instagram: @lavccinemaclub
Club Purpose:
To discuss, analyze and appreciate the art of cinema. We strive to expose and educate members on the art form that we have an interest in while critically relating this knowledge to our world and everyday lives. There will be screenings, roundtable discussions, guest speakers, table reads, projects, and popcorn.
Eco Advocates Club
Fall 2019 Meetings: AHS 310, Mondays 2:00 pm/ Thursdays 3:00 pm
Contact Club Advisor: George Leddy – leddygs@lavc.edu
Facebook: EcoLAVCYouth
Instagram: @ecolavc
Twitter: @ecolavc
Club Email: ecolavc@gmail.com
Club Purpose:
To educate the community on environmental issues and to teach the nearby community of ways to become more environmentally friendly within their community.
Economics Club
Fall 2019 Meetings: CC204, every other Monday 2:30 pm
Contact Club Advisor: Tyler Prante — prantet@lavc.edu
Club Purpose:
To assist the community in building an understanding of economics and integrating it into their lives. Understanding how economics is prevalent in an individual’s life provides greater insight and wisdom in decision making.
Elohist Club
Fall 2019 Meetings: MS112B, Tuesdays 11 am/ Thursdays and Fridays 12 pm
Contact Club Advisor: Denise Marte —martedr@faculty.laccd.edu
Club Email: fraziead9984@student.laccd.edu
Club Purpose:
We are a worldwide club and organization that believes in God the Father and God the Mother. We hope to spread the word that God the Mother exists in the Bible. Also, share the importance of the Passover and the protection provided by God through the Passover. We study all the truths of Jesus Christ, including the Sabbath day and many more teachings.
French Club
Fall 2019 Meetings: FL Conference Room, Wednesdays 12:15 pm
Contact Club Advisor: Jaklin Yermian – yermiaj@lavc.edu
Club Email: frenchclublavc@gmail.com
Club Purpose:
To promote fellowship and group effort among those interested in the French language and French and Franco-cultures, with a spirit of friendship between races, cultures and individuals. To give members a relaxed environment in which to practice speaking French as well as provide the opportunity for members to participate in cultural events. To promote the understanding, study and appreciation of the French language and francophone culture.
Gender & Sexuality Alliance Club (GSA)
Fall 2019 Meetings: H 115, Tuesdays 2:30pm
Club Purpose:
To create a safe space for LGBTQ+ students and allies to provide students with various opportunities to raise awareness about LGBTQ+ issues, history, education with hopes of transforming many misconceptions and stereotypes. Stimulate personal growth, improve campus visibility, and promote equality and inclusivity.
Hillel 818 Club
Fall 2019 Meetings: SU Plaza Tables, Monday/Thursday 12:30 pm
Club Email: bryanb@hillel818.org
Club Purpose:
To bring as much Judaic life, culture, and experience to Los Angeles Valley College. Open to anyone who is willing to and wants to join and be a part of the club and community. Meets to discuss topics in the Torah. Open to any questions that one may have regarding the Jewish Religion and Jewish Community. Everyone is welcomed and an open mind is encouraged.
International Club
Fall 2019 Meetings: ACA 1807 2st & 4rd Thursday, 12:00 pm
Club Email: lavc.international.club@gmail.com
Club Purpose:
The International Club seeks to establish a body of student members that promotes cultural exchange between representative ethnicities on campus, integrates personal cultural experience with learning about American culture, and provides new students from other countries an opportunity to adapt to a new culture and develop a social network on campus.
Korean Culture Club
Fall 2019 Meetings: ACA 2606, Monday/Wednesday/Thursday 1:20 pm
Contact Club Advisor: Katie Chun — chunk@email.laccd.edu
Club Purpose:
To unite people who have a love for Korean culture. As a club, we want to promote a fun and friendly environment where people can meet each other and bond over the common interest. Moreover, we would like to expand our knowledge on various aspects of Korean culture; this includes history, language, music, food, and fashion.
Physics Club
Fall 2019 Meetings: AHS 148, Tuesdays 1:00 pm
Club Purpose:
To provide an open, welcoming environment where enthusiastic students of LAVC may expand their knowledge and experience on physics through social activities, projects, and the introduction of students to the professional community.
Psychology Club
Fall 2019 Meetings: BSC 105, Thursdays 3:00 pm
Club Purpose:
Our purpose is to create an environment where students feel comfortable discussing issues, speak freely without judgment, gain support of others in the group, and bring awareness to certain issues discussed. Our purpose is to bring to the group; Support, Awareness, Interest, Friendship, Fellowship, Knowledge.
Puente Club
Fall 2019 Meetings: LARC 212, Monday 4:00 pm
Instagram: @lavc_puente
Club Purpose:
To aid students to advance to higher education by providing them with a personal counselor who will grant them knowledge about their field of study, university, IGETC requirements, and many other topics. This club aims to create an environment for ambitious students who will discuss, organize, and plan school events that may be advantageous for students enrolled in LAVC. Qualified members will have the opportunity to visit and tour prestigious schools such as UCSD, UCD, and UC Berkeley.
Rising Monarchs
Fall 2019 Meetings: Dream Resource Center, Tuesday 1:00 pm
Contact Club Advisor: Javier Carbajal-Ramos — carbajj@lavc.edu
Facebook: Rising Monarchs
Instagram: @lavc.risingmonarchs
Club Email: therisingmonarchs@gmail.com
Club Purpose:
To create environments that inspire all scholars to strive in higher education regardless of their immigration status.
Sociology Club
Fall 2019 Meetings: FL 111, Wednesday 1:30 pm
Contact Club Advisor: Laura Scott — scottlc@laccd.edu
Facebook: The Sociology Experiment
Club Purpose:
To gather with like-minded individuals to discuss current social issues. Also, we will promote a campus culture that is informed and actively engaged.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Club
Fall 2019 Meetings: MS 107, Mondays 2:00 pm
Email: stemclublavc@gmail.com Club Site: bit.ly/lavcstemclub
Instagram: lavcstemclub Twitter: LAVCSTEMClub
Club Purpose:
To create an environment that inspires people to learn and help others learn, and to provide a foundation for teamwork on projects, outreach, and research.
Unity Club
Fall 2019 Meetings: LARC 226 Tuesdays 9:15 pm
Facebook: Los Angeles Valley College Unity Club
Email: lavcuclub@gmail.com
Club Purpose:
To help prepare students to be leaders and learn how to reach their goals and push others to reach their goal, bring speakers to teach students and host workshops to help students grow and develop.
T.A.E.
Fall 2019 Meetings: CC 208. Wednesdays 3:00 pm
Email: tae.lavc.email@gmail.com
Club Purpose:
To act as the Los Angeles Valley College’s Honors Society. To encourage excellence in academics, and to work in each campus organization for the betterment of our campus and community.
Valley Collegiate Players (VCP) Club
Fall 2019 Meetings: Theater 102, Thursdays 2:00pm
Contact Club Advisor: Samantha Jo Jaffray – jaffrasj@lavc.edu
Club Purpose:
We, the Valley Collegiate Players, hereafter referred to as the VCP, in order to promote interest in drama and offer service to the college and the theatre arts department, do set dawn and enact this constitution.
Veterans Club
Fall 2019 Meetings: VRC SSC 2nd Floor Mosaic Center, Thusdays 1:00 pm
Email: lavc.veterans1949@gmail.com
Club Purpose:
The LAVC Veterans Club links Veterans and their families from all branches of the United States Armed Forces who have served during times of peace and times of war. The club strives to support Veterans by encouraging broadening of their self-image and by encouraging lifestyle management principles that contribute to success with their academics, community, spiritual and emotional needs. Such success will lead them to become contributing citizens recognized for their professional and civic achievement.
Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) Club
Fall 2019 Meetings: ACA, Wednesdays 2:30 pm/ Fridays 3:00 pm
Contact Club Advisor: Kristen Parks -
parkske@lavc.edu
Instagram: @lavcydsa
Email: lavc.ydsa@gmail.com
Club Purpose:
Everyone should be able to live a full and dignified life. The mission of the Los Angeles Valley College Young Democratic Socialists of America shall be to educate and organize students, faculty, and college staff into a broader coalition of people united to create a more powerful front against the worst capitalism has to offer. We aim to play a helpful and principled role in the local, national, and global movement for social change. We strive for systematic change that seeks to abolish oppression in all its forms by extending democracy into all aspects of life: social, political, and economic. A better world is possible.
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