LAVC Valley Weekly: October 21-27, 2024
The LAVC Valley Weekly Student Newsletter highlights campus events and important student announcements for the week of October 21-27, 2024.
Fall 2024 - 2nd 8-Week Classes Begin
Monday, October 21
Classes begin for Fall 2024 2nd 8-Week classes. Check your mycollege.laccd.edu Student Portal for time and location of your classes.
Winter & Spring 2025 Priority Registration Begins
Monday, October 21
Priority registration begins for Priority Group 1. All students should check the mycollege.laccd.edu Student Portal for their Winter & Spring registration date. If you help enrolling, contact our Welcome Center for assistance.
Mindfulness Mondays: Zoom Meditations
Monday, October 21 from 12 a.m.-1 p.m.
Online (Zoom)
Join us this week for “Sound Baths," a form of meditation that can help relieve stress through soothing sounds. This practice can help us gain balance, clear mental clutter, and induce a state of calmness and stillness.
Women's Soccer vs. College of the Canyons
Tuesday, October 22 at 4 p.m.
Monarch Stadium (view map)
Watch LAVC Women's Soccer battle it out against College of the Canyons. Free admission for this home game!
ASU Town Hall
Tuesday, October 22 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Student Union Plaza (view map)
Attend the ASU Town Hall engage with student government representatives, voice your concerns, and learn about upcoming initiatives. This is your opportunity to influence campus life and stay informed. Join us to make a difference!
Valley Film Festival Encore Screening of 'Ciure'
Tuesday, October 22 at 6-8 p.m.
Monarch Hall – Campus Center, 1st Floor (view map)
The LAVC Rainbow Pride Center invites you to Valley Film Festival Encore Screening of 'Ciure'. This screening is open to the public. ‘Ciure’ (2022) is the story of Salvo is a young father who struggles between makeshift jobs and a life of crime, to support his son in suburban Palermo, Sicily. When the spiral of violence turns against him, he runs into Ciurè, a transgender dancer who helps him find a way out of the underworld.
Twilight Tutoring: Evening Study Lounge & Tutoring
Tuesday, October 22 & Thursday, October 24 from 6-10 p.m.
LARC 226 – 2nd Floor of the Library (view map)
Need a place to study in the evenings with free coffee and snacks? Visit the ARC’s Study Lounge with comfy chairs, couches, tables, and whiteboards. It’s the perfect place to study or connect with a tutor for math, statistics, or writing.
Student Parent Campus Resources Workshop
Wednesday, October 23 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Family Resource Center (view map)
Join us at the Family Resource Center to discover a wealth of resources for student parents at LAVC. This workshop will cover childcare, financial aid, academic support, and health services tailored to help you balance college and parenthood effectively.
Decoding the Ballot
Wednesday, October 23 from 1-2:30 p.m.
Skybox Conference Room – SU-215 (view map)
Join us for Decoding the Ballot discussion with a representative from the League of Women Voters - Los Angeles. They will give a comprehensive overview of the pros and cons of each ballot measure and proposition on the California ballot.
Spring 2025 Enrollment Day
Wednesday, October 23 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Student Services Plaza & Counseling (view map)
Students in Priority Registration groups 1 and 2—Get help and enroll in-person at our Monarch Enrollment Day. See admissions, counseling and financial aid and get enrolled for Spring 2025!
Umoja: Transfer Thursday
Thursday, October 24 from 1-4 p.m.
Umoja Village – CC-102 (view map)
Join the LAVC UMOJA Black Scholars Program for "Transfer Thursday," a collaborative event focused on obtaining scholarships & transferring to 4-year universities.
ASU Movie Night: Hocus Pocus
Thursday, October 24 from 7-9 p.m.
North Mall Lawn (view map)
Join us for ASU Movie Night outdoors, featuring the enchanting classic "Hocus Pocus." Bring your blankets and chairs for a magical evening under the stars. Enjoy this family-friendly cinematic experience! Free snacks for ASU Members
Math 227 Online Workshop
Friday, October 25 from 12:30-2 p.m.
Online (Zoom)
Join us for a free online workshop on “Chapter 8 Hypothesis Testing for one Sample” that is tailored to the content being taught by your Math 227 professor. It will help you prepare for test and exams, so you understand the content and earn higher grades.
Math 259/260 Online Workshop
Friday, October 25 from 1-2:30 p.m.
Online (Zoom)
If you are enrolled in Math 259 or Math 260 this semester, join us on Zoom for a free workshop on “Trigonometric Equations, Trigonometric Identities”. It will help you prepare for test and exams, so you understand the content and earn higher grades.
Fall 2024 Media Arts Student Showcases
Beginning Films (Cinema 101) - Friday, October 25 at 6 p.m. &
Advanced Thesis Films (Cinema 125) - Saturday, October 26 at 6 p.m.
Music Recital Hall – M-106 (view map)
The Media Arts Department will be presenting Fall 2024 Media Arts Student Showcases featuring screenings of Cinema 101 and Cinema 125 student films. All are invited to attend!
Writing Skills Online Workshop
Saturday, October 26 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Online (Zoom)
Join us for an online workshop on “Sentence Structure: Types of Sentences.” Come improve your writing, grammar, and be ready for Final papers and projects!
LA County Vote Center
Early Voting: Saturday-Monday, October 26-November 4 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. &
Election Day: Tuesday, November 5 from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Vote Center – Cafeteria: Student Union, 1st Floor (view map)
LA Valley College is a multi-day Voting Center and Mail-In Vote Ballot Box location for the 2024 General Election. The 11-day vote center on campus is open to the public from October 26 - November 5, 2024. There is also a Mail-In Ballot Drop Box in Parking Lot G.
Last Day to Register to Vote is October 21!
Make your voice heard—register to vote today! The deadline to register is October 21, 2024. Don’t miss your chance to participate in the upcoming elections. Visit Register to Vote and secure your spot in shaping the future!
Got Questions? Our Welcome Center Can Help You
Find answers to your general questions and enrollment help 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
Earn College Credit Working, Interning, or Volunteering for Spring 2025!
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. Check out our College Central Network (CCN) job board for the latest job opportunities. Need help signing up? Contact us at coop@lavc.edu or call 818-947-2334.
Upcoming Events
Transfer 101 Workshop
Monday, October 28 from 5-6 p.m. on Zoom
Join us for the Transfer 101 Workshop, specially designed for LAVC student parents. Hosted by the Family Resource Center, this workshop is dedicated to providing you with all the essential information and tools you need to navigate the transfer process smoothly.
Halloween Arts and Crafts Event
Wednesday, October 30 from 4-5 p.m. in the Family Resource Center
Join the Halloween fun at the LAVC Family Resource Center! Our Halloween Arts and Crafts Bonanza offers student parents and their children the chance to create festive decorations and treats. Enjoy a creative afternoon with free.
ASU Halloween Carnival
Thursday, October 31 from 12-3 p.m. in the Student Union Plaza
Join us for a spook-tacular Halloween Carnival with costume contests and prizes! ASO members get FREE food—pay at the Business Office to join.
Managing Life Pressures and Time Management Workshop
Wednesday, November 6 from 1-2 p.m. in the Family Resource Center
Join us for the Managing Life Pressures and Time Management workshop designed specifically for student parents. Learn essential strategies for balancing academic duties and parenting responsibilities, enhancing time management, and reducing stress.
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.
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