LAVC Valley Weekly - August 26-September 1, 2024
The LAVC Valley Weekly Student Newsletter highlights campus events and announcement for each week. Check out what's happening this week:
Celebrate LAVC’s 75th Anniversary
2024 marks 75 years of LA Valley College! We invite you and your family to join us during our year-long anniversary celebration.
LAVC 75th Anniversary Calendar of Events
Fall 2024 - Day & Evening Classes Begin
Monday, August 26
Day and evening classes begin for the Fall 2024 term. Check the mycollege.laccd.edu Student Portal for your class meeting time and location.
Fall 2024 Welcome Week
Join us for a fun-filled week of activities to welcome you to the start of the Fall semester. Bring your friends, and come make new ones!
Fall Breakfast at the Unity Center
Monday, August 26 & Wednesday, August 28 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Mosaic Village: Unity Center - CC-127 (view map)
Mosaic Village invites you to a continental Breakfast at the Unity Center to celebrate the start of the new semester. Come meet our Basic Needs Center, Rainbow Pride Center, Dream Resource Center, Veterans Resource Center, Umoja Black Scholars, and Rising Scholars.
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Game Night
Monday, August 26 from 2-4 p.m.
Lion’s Den - SU-207 (view map)
Come to Welcome Week Game Night and enjoy a variety of games, including Nintendo Switch, PS4, foosball, pool, and classic board games. Snacks will be served. Join us as we kick off the new school year with come friendly competition and good vibes!
Fall 2024 Kick-Off
Tuesday, August 27 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Monarch Square (view map)
Join us for Fall 2024 Welcome Week Kick-off with an exciting Club Day and Resource Fair! Discover campus activities and clubs, enjoy games, and relax with a picnic. Delicious food and cold treats will be provided.
ASU Cool Beats, Sweet Treats
Wednesday, August 28 from 12-3 p.m.
Student Union Plaza (view map)
Join ASU for Cool Beats/Sweet Treats during Welcome Week. Enjoy music, art, PIZZA, agua fresca, and paletas to kick off the academic year, meet new friends, and have fun!
Monarch Express Tuesday
Tuesday, August 27 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Student Services Plaza (view map)
Come see a counselor and get enrolled for Fall 2024 at Monarch Express Tuesdays!
Women's Soccer Games
Tuesday, August 27 at 4 p.m. &
Friday, August 30 at 4 p.m.
Monarch Stadium (view map)
Cheer on our Lady Monarchs in action! Women's Soccer will go toe-to-toe against Victor Valley College on Tuesday, and then play Imperial Valley College on Friday. FREE admission!
Fall 2024 - Saturday Classes Begin
Saturday, August 31
Saturday classes begin for the Fall 2024 term. Check the mycollege.laccd.edu Student Portal for your class meeting time and location.
Football vs. College of the Desert
Saturday, August 31 at 3 p.m.
Monarch Stadium (view map)
Come watch Football play a scrimmage match against College of the Desert. FREE admission!
Farmers Market
Sunday, September 1 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Parking Lot A (view map)
Good Times Farmers Market is hosting a farmer market at LA Valley College every Sunday year-round. There will be fresh produce, live music, food, beverages, baked goods and handcrafted items.
Got Questions or Need Help? Stop by the LAVC Welcome Center
Find answers to your general questions and get help registering at the Welcome Center. It’s open Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. & Friday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (except on holidays).
- In-person assistance - Welcome Center, 1st Floor of the Student Services Center (SSC) (View campus map)
- Chat live - Welcome Center Virtual Lobby (craniumcafe.com)
- Phone - (818) 938-8418 (press 1 for Welcome Center)
- Email - @email
Unlock Your Success: Join your CAP Canvas Site Today
Visit the LAVC Career & Academic Pathway (CAP) page to join the Canvas site for your CAP. Your CAP Canvas site will help you find people, resources, and other support as you work toward your academic goals.
Earn College Credit Working, Interning, or Volunteering this Fall!
LAVC Cooperative Education (COOP ED) is a program that allows students to earn up to four college units for their work, internship, and volunteer experience. Credit earned is CSU transferable. Need help signing up? Contact us at coop@lavc.edu or call 818-947-2334.
Looking for a Job? Check out College Central Network!
Register for the College Central Network (CCN) and check out our job opportunities. CCN is a gateway to a career advancement network that provides leading-edge technology for connecting employers with qualified emerging talent quickly and easily. CCN is free for enrolled LAVC student, and community residents. If you need assistance, contact us at coop@lavc.edu or call 818-947-2334.
Upcoming Events
Labor Day (Holiday)
Monday, September 2
LAVC is closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Classes will resume and the campus will reopen on Tuesday, September 3.
Monarch Express Tuesday
Tuesday, September 3 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Student Union Plaza
Last chance! Come to come see a counselor and get enrolled for Fall 2024 at Monarch Express Tuesdays.
Women's Water Polo vs. Alumni
Friday, September 6 at 3 p.m. in Aquatics Center
The LAVC Women's Water Polo team will play a scrimmage game against their alumni.
Find more upcoming events at LAVC Calendar of Events.
LACCD encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the event organizer listed in the link above as soon as possible, but no later than ten (10) business days prior to the event.
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