LAVC Valley Weekly: February 17-23, 2025
This issue of the LAVC Valley Weekly Student Newsletter highlights events and student announcements for the week of February 17, 2025.
President's Day - Holiday
Friday, February 14 - Monday, February 17
LAVC is closed and classes are not in session from February 14-17 in observance of the President's Day weekend. Classes will be in session and college services will resume their normal hours of operation on Tuesday, February 18.
BHM: Rhythms of Healing Workshop
Tuesday, February 18 at 2-4 p.m.
Umoja Village: CC102 (view map)
Umoja Black Scholars is holding a mental health workshop facilitated by Dana Mason, holistic mental health healer & wellness coach, and Dr. James Norris, therapist & mental health expert. Come engage in activities that promote relaxation and well-being through music and mindfulness.
BHM: African Drum Making and Naming Workshop
Wednesday, February 19 at 2-4 p.m.
Art Gallery (view map)
Join Umoja Black Scholars for an African Drum Making and Naming Ceremony. It involves skillfully crafting drums, followed by a communal naming ritual that symbolizes the instrument's spiritual significance and its role in community life. All materials will be provided.
Basketball vs. Bakersfield College
Women’s Game: Wednesday, February 19 at 5 p.m.
Men’s Game: Wednesday, February 19 at 7 p.m.
South Gym (view map)
Come watch the Monarchs Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams play a conference games versus Bakersfield College. Tip off for the Lady Monarchs is 5 p.m., and then the Men play at 7 p.m. Free admission to the games.
Softball vs. Cerro Coso College
Friday, February 21 at 12 p.m. & 2 p.m.
Softball Field (view map)
Cheer our Lady Monarchs as they face off against Cerro Coso College in a home double header. Free admission!
FREE Math 227 Statistics Workshop
Friday, February 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Online (Zoom)
LAVC’s Academic Resource Center (ARC) is offering a FREE weekly online Math 227: Statistics workshop series. Each session is tailored to the content being taught by your Math 227 professor, so you understand the content and earn higher grades. This week’s topic is a “Review Ch. 1 Vocabulary.”
FREE Math 259/260 Precalculus Workshop
Friday, February 21 at 1 p.m.
Online (Zoom)
Attend the LAVC Academic Resource Center’s (ARC) FREE Weekly Online Math 259/260 Workshop Series. Each session is tailored to the content being taught by your Math 259/260 professor and will help you prepare for test and exams to earn higher grades. This week’s topic is on “Distance & Midpoint Formulas, Circles, Functions”.
Spring 2025—Saturday Classes Begin
Saturday, February 22
Saturday classes will begin on February 22, 2025. Check the mycollege.laccd.edu Student Portal for your class meeting time and location.
LAVC’s Welcome Center is Here to Help You
The Welcome Center is your go-to place for answers, support, and guidance as you navigate campus and online resources. Whether you're adding a class, finding your way around, or need help with Canvas, we've got you covered!
The Welcome Center is 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 map)
- Chat live - Welcome Center Virtual Lobby (craniumcafe.com)
- Phone - (818) 938-8418 (press 1 for Welcome Center)
- Email - @email
How can I reset my password to the Student Portal?
You can reset your password yourself by using the Microsoft Self-Service Password Reset. Here’s the steps:
- Set up your account to allow you to reset your password (follow these instructions).
- Go to the Student Portal login page and click on the “Forget your password?” option. Follow the message prompts to reset your password.
If you still need help? Contact Admissions & Records on Cranium Café.
What is the best way to reach Admissions & Records?
If you want to speak with an Admissions & Records representative, you can live chat on the Admissions & Records on Cranium Café, or visit their office in the Student Services Center, 1st Floor Lobby during business hours.
How do I get my transcript?
You may order official transcripts and/or verifications of enrollment one of the following ways:
- Online: Official transcripts may be ordered online through Parchment.
- In-Person: You may order your official transcripts and/or verification of enrollment in person at the Admissions and Records Office. Payment is accepted in cash, money order, or credit/debit card.
If you want to view your unofficial transcript, you can do so for FREE through the Student Information System.
Upcoming Events
BHM / Free Wednesday Concert: A Musical Celebration for Black History Month
Wednesday, February 26 at 1:30 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall
Join us for our first Free Wednesday Concert of the semester. It will be "A Musical Celebration for Black History Month" featuring the Cameron Wilkins Brass Quintet.
2025 California AI Cybersecurity Workforce Development and Education Summit
Friday, February 28 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in Monarch Hall
Join us to explore innovative solutions at the AI Cybersecurity Summit. Come connect with public and private industry leaders, academia, and key organizations. Attend the AI-Cybersecurity IT Career Fair to learn about employment and work-based learning opportunities.
FREE Math 227 Statistics Workshop
Friday, February 28 at 10:30 a.m. on Zoom
Come to the ”Chapter 2 Frequency Distribution & Graphs” workshop. This session is tailored to the content being taught by your Math 277 professor to help you understand the content, prepare for test and exams, and earn higher grades.
FREE Math 259/260 Precalculus Workshop
Friday, February 28 at 1 p.m. on Zoom
Come to the “Properties of Functions, Library of Functions & Piecewise, Graphing Techniques” workshop. This session is tailored to the content being taught by your Math 259/260 to help you prepare for test and exams, understand the content and earn higher grades.
For a complete list of upcoming events, check the LAVC Events Calendar.
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.
To view past issues, check the Valley Weekly Newsletter page.