Valley Weekly - February 21-27, 2022
President's Day Holiday (Campus Closed)
Monday, February 21
The campus is closed from Friday, February 18 to Monday, February 21 for the President's Day holiday weekend. Campus offices and services will reopen, and classes will resume on Tuesday, February 22.
COVID-19 Testing Appointments for Students & Employees
Tuesday, February 22 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.,
Wednesday, February 23 from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Engineering 100 (view map)
Want to get tested for COVID-19? Biocept is offering Weekly COVID-19 testing at LA Valley College for students and employees (by appointment only) on Mondays and Tuesdays in Engineering 100. Schedule your appointment using your private Cleared4 account link that was send to your student email. For other testing locations/dates, check the Districtwide COVID Testing schedule. For more info, visit the LACCD Vaccination & Testing Requirements.
BHM Distinguished Keynote with Dr. Chris Emdin
Tuesday, February 22 at 2 p.m.
Online (Zoom)
The LACCD Umoja Region 4 invites you to its Black History Month (BHM) Distinguished Keynote with Dr. Chris Emdin on "Cultivating Ratchetdemic Ethos and Praxis: Reimagining Academic Success for Black Community College Students." Dr. Emdin is a renowned scholar, professor, and academic hip-hop griot. For more information and to register online, visit the Umoja Community Region 4 Black History Month Events.
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Wednesday, February 23 from 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Parking Lot A (view map)
Get vaccinated or boosted at Valley College! Come to our COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic to get the Pfizer (ages 12+), Pfizer Pediatric (ages 5+), Moderna (ages 18+) and Janssen (ages 18+) vaccines, and a third dose or booster. LAVC students and employees are eligible to receive a $150 Bookstore Gift Card with each vaccine or booster dose on campus. Appointments are available and walks-up are welcomed. For details, visit the LAVC Vaccination Clinics.
LAVC Nursing National Accreditation (ACEN) Public Meeting
Wednesday, February 23 from 1:30-2 p.m.
Online (Zoom)
LAVC Nursing Department welcomes the public to its LAVC Nursing National Accreditation (ACEN) Public Meeting online via Zoom. This event gives the general public an opportunity to meet with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) team to discuss about the nursing program. For more information and the Zoom link, visit the LAVC Nursing Department.
BHM Paint Night
Wednesday, February 23 at 5 p.m.
Online (Zoom)
The Region IV Umoja programs invites you a virtual Black History Month (BLM) Paint Night. For more information and to register online, visit the Umoja Community Region 4 Black History Month Events.
CSUN Harambee Conference
Friday, February 25 at 10 a.m.
Online (Zoom)
LAVC Umoja Black Scholars invites you to join the CSUN Harambee Conference "Strengthening The Black Transfer". For more information and to register online, visit the Umoja Community Region 4 Black History Month Events.
Black Mental Health Matters
Monday, February 28 at 2 p.m.
Online (Zoom)
LAVC Umoja Black Scholars invites you to a virtual workshop and discussion panel on "Black Mental Health Matters" on Zoom. For more information and to register online, visit the Umoja Community Region 4 Black History Month Events.
Got Questions or Need Help? Contact our LAVC Welcome Center
The LAVC Welcome Center is your first stop to help answer your questions and help you find what you're looking for at Valley College! We're open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Connect with us at:
- Stop by the Welcome Center on 1st Floor of the Student Services Center (SSC). (View campus map)
- Chat live on the Welcome Center Virtual Lobby (craniumcafe.com)
- Phone: (818) 938-8418 (press 1 for Welcome Center)
- Email: @email
Announcements for Students
Extended Opportunities Programs & Services (EOPS) is now accepting applications for new students through Sunday, February 27 at 11:59 p.m. Eligible students receive helpful counseling, priority registration, funds to help pay for textbooks and more. For more information and the online application, visit EOPS.
The Valley College Foundation has over 250 Scholarships with over $160,000 available! To apply, log in to your LACCD Student Portal. Click on the “Scholarship Tile”, and then click on “Login Here” next to the Student Log In. Email the LAVC Foundation or call 818-947-2619 with questions.
Every LA Valley College student enrolled for Spring 2022 who qualifies for financial aid is eligible to receive up to a $1000 federal stimulus award. To receive the award, you must:
- Have LAVC as your home campus,
- Be enrolled at Valley College for Spring 2022, AND
- Be eligible for the FAFSA, California College Promise Grant (fee waiver), Dream Act Grant, or demonstrate economic hardship resulting from COVID-19
If you haven't applied for financial aid, complete your Free Application for Federal Student (FAFSA) application (LAVC code is 001228) or complete the California College Promise Grant Application. If you need assistance, contact the Welcome Center.
Students who meet the requirements will be notified when the federal stimulus is awarded.
Students at Valley College can once again enjoy the culinary offerings at Monarch Cafe! Patrons are encouraged to visit the Monarch Cafe and take advantage of the new contactless ordering system. Monarch Café is located in the Student Union building and our hours of operation are: Monday – Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Monday, February 28 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in Engineering 100,
Tuesday, March 1 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in Engineering 100 &
Wednesday, March 2 from 12-5 p.m. in Engineering 100
Biocept is offering COVID-19 testing at LA Valley College for students and employees (by appointment only) on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Engineering 100. Schedule your appointment using your private Cleared4 account link. For other testing locations/dates, check the Districtwide COVID Testing schedule. For more info, visit the LACCD Vaccination & Testing Requirements.
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 use the links above to contact the event organizer as soon as possible, but no later than ten (10) business days prior to the event.