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LAVC Valley Weekly: January 6-12, 2025

January 5, 2025

By LAVC Public Relations

Los Angeles Valley College Valley Weekly Newsletter with 75th Anniversary icon

This issue of the LAVC Valley Weekly Student Newsletter highlights events and student announcements for the week of January 6, 2025.

Winter 2025 - Day & Evening Classes Begin

Monday, January 6

Day and evening classes begin for Winter Session 2025. Check the mycollege.laccd.edu Student Portal for your class meeting time and location.

Basketball vs. Santa Monica College

Women’s Basketball: Saturday, January 11 at 1 p.m.
Men’s Basketball: Saturday, January 11 at 3 p.m.
South Gym (view map)

Come cheer on the Men & Lady Monarchs in back-to-back to games against Santa Monica. Free admission!

Add 1/11 Women’s Game to Calendar

Add 1/11 Men’s Game to Calendar

Farmers Market

Sunday, January 12 from 9 a.m.-2 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 to purchase.

Add to Calendar

LAVC’s Welcome Center is Here to Help!

The Welcome Center is your first stop to get help answering your general questions and get Winter and Spring enrollment assistance. It’s open Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. & Friday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (except on holidays).

How to Log onto Cranium Café

Follow these steps to log into Cranium Café:

  1. Find the link to the department lobby in Cranium Café (for example, https://laccd.craniumcafe.com/group/admissions-/lobby)
  2. Agree to the Informed Consent Statement
  3. Choose “Current Students” (prospective students can select “Guest Registration” and then register for a quick temporary account)
  4. Select reason for the visit
  5. Join lobby and an agent will be with you soon!

How to Reset Your Password to the Student Portal

You can reset your password yourself by using the Microsoft Self-Service Password Reset. Here’s the steps:

  1. Set up your account to allow you to reset your password (follow these instructions).
  2. 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.

Enroll Now in Spring Classes You Need to Graduate

It’s not too late to enroll in Spring classes that begins on February 10. If you are taking less than 12 units, consider adding classes to fill your schedule. The more you take, the quicker you can finish! Enroll online today using your myCollege.laccd.edu Student Portal. If you need help, contact the Welcome Center.

Join Student Government—Apply to Be the ICC Representative for Spring 2025!

Applications are open for the ICC Representative position in Student Government for Spring 2025, serving until June 30, 2025. This is your chance to represent clubs, serve as a voting member in the Executive Council, and co-chair Inter-Club Council meetings. Appointed representatives receive a monthly stipend and transcript notation. Apply by February 14, 2024, at 1:00 PM: Apply Today!  For more info, call Student Life at 818-778-5516 or email @email.

Looking for a Job? Check out College Central Network!

Do you need help finding a job? 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 any student enrolled at LAVC and community residence. If you need assistance setting up your CCN account, contact us at coop@lavc.edu or call 818-947-2334.

Upcoming Events

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, January 16 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. outside Allied Health & Sciences

Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to donate at the American Red Cross Blood Drive. Blood donors are critically needed due to an emergency blood shortage. Sign up today to make a life-saving donation.

Spring 2025 Enrollment Days

Tuesday, January 21, Wednesday, January 29, and Tuesday, February 4 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Student Services Plaza

Get help and enroll at our In-Person Registration Days! See admissions, counseling and financial aid and get enrolled for Spring 2025!

Spring Semester 2025 Begins

Monday, February 10

Day and evening classes begin for Spring Semester 2025. Check the mycollege.laccd.edu Student Portal for your class meeting time and location.

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.

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