LAVC Valley Weekly - October 27-November 2, 2025

The LAVC Valley Weekly Student Newsletter highlights campus events and announcement for the week of October 27, 2025. Find out what's happening this week:

Fall 2025 - 2nd 8-Week Classes Start

Monday, October 27

Day and evening classes for the Fall 2025 2nd 8-Week classes begin on October 27, 2025. Check the mycollege.laccd.edu Student Portal for your class meeting time and location.

Winter/Spring 2026 - Priority Registration Begins

Starting Monday, October 27

Priority Registration begins for the Winter Session 2026 and Spring Semester 2026 on October 27, 2025. Check the mycollege.laccd.edu Student Portal to find your Enrollment Date. You can start shopping for classes now, and enroll on your registration date to grab your spot in classes.

LA County Vote Center

Saturday, October 25 - Monday, November 4 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. &
Tuesday, November 4 from 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
Cafeteria, SU 133 (view map)

Mail-in Ballot Box: Until Tuesday, November 4 at 8 p.m.
Parking Lot G (view map)

LA Valley College and the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), in collaboration with the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters, is an 11-day Voting Center location for the 2025 Special Election.

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How to Find an Internship Workshop

Tuesday, October 28 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Online

Are you interested in finding an internship? Join the Career/Transfer Center for a virtual workshop to learn about the resources available, strategies for internship search, and how to be prepared for the interview.

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Everyday English for ESL Students: Going Shopping

Tuesday, October 28 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Hybrid - LARC 212 & Online

Build your confidence speaking English while shopping! Practice everyday phrases, questions, and polite expressions you can use in stores, markets, or online shopping.

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Twilight Tutoring: Evening Study Lounge & Tutoring

Tuesday, October 28 from 6-10 p.m. &
Thursday, October 30 from 6-10 p.m.
LARC 226 (view map)

Need a place to study in the evenings with free coffee, snacks, and tutors? The ARC's Study Lounge has comfy chairs, couches, tables, and whiteboards. Study or connect with a tutor for Anatomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, ESL, Math, Physics, Stat C1000, Statistics 101, or Writing.

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Monarch Market's Weekly Food Distribution

Wednesday, October 29 at 11 a.m.
In front of the Unity Center - CC-127 (view map)

The Basic Needs Center holds a weekly food distribution, Monarch Market, every Wednesday. Pick up nutritious perishable and nonperishable groceries at no cost. Everyone is welcome.

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Free Wednesday Concert: LAVC Music Faculty Concert

Wednesday, October 29 at 1:45 p.m.
Music Recital Hall - M106 (view map)

This Free Wednesday concert features LAVC Faculty Members Glenn Carlos, Diana Tash and Richard Kahn performing unique arrangements of songs original heard in musical theater, and French political songs. Note: Dates and performers at the Free Wednesday Concerts are subject to change.

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RS/VRC: Resume Writing Workshop

Wednesday, October 29 from 2-4 p.m.
Rising Scholars & Veterans Resource Center - SSC 205 (view map)

The LAVC Rising Scholars (RS) and Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is holding a resume writing workshop. Learn to create and update your resume. Translate your MOS or your job on the inside into terms applicable to your desired job.

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ASU Monster Mash Halloween Bash!

Wednesday, October 29 from 4-6 p.m.
Monarch Hall (view map)

Get ready to dance, feast, and fright in style! Join us for a costume contest, live DJ, photobooth, and tarot readings-plus free food and music for ASO paid members. Not an ASO member yet? You can pay your $10 ASO semester membership at the Business Office and join the fun!

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Nursing Preparation and Information Session Workshop

Thursday, October 30 from 9-10:30 a.m.
Career/Transfer Center (view map)

Are you interested in our nursing program? This session is an introduction to LAVC Nursing program and covers prerequisites, eligibility, application process, and the CSUN collaboration program, and more.

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Warm Meal Thursdays at the Basic Needs Center

Thursday, October 30 at 12 p.m.
In front of the Unity Center, CC-127 (view map)

Enjoy a free meal at Warm Meal Thursday, every Thursday in the Fall semester. No one should go hungry on our campus. Service is first come, first served; one meal per person, while supplies last.

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Día de los Muertos: Remembering Those We Have Lost

Thursday, October 30 from 2:30-5 p.m.
Unity Center, CC-127 (view map)

Join us as we honor our loved ones through music, dance, and community remembrance. Enjoy a Mariachi performance and a sacred altar blessing by In Tlanextli Tlacopan Aztec Fire Dancers. Add to our community altar with a photo or small memento in remembrance. All are welcome to celebrate life, memory, and tradition.

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Unity Center: Juntos en las Estrellas con Luna Sprinkle

Thursday, October 30 from 4-6 p.m.
Planetarium (view map)

As part of the Nuestra Raza: Fall 2025 Connection Series, you are invited to join us under the stars for a whimsical evening with Professor Luna Sprinkle. Relax, mingle, and enjoy sweet surprises in the planetarium. All are welcome!

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Writing Workshop: Refutation: Acknowledging Counter Argument

Saturday, November 1 at 10 a.m.
Online

The Writing Center's interactive online workshop on "Refutation: Acknowledging Counter Argument" will review some basic but key concepts. It can help you succeed in any class with a writing assignment, and in particular, your English and ESL classes!

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Prepare to Transfer & Get Application Help at the Career/Transfer Center

CSU Application Prep-Rally

Monday, October 27 from 10 a.m.-12 a.m.
Career/Transfer Center (view map)

Applying to the CSUs for Fall 2026? Come into the Transfer Center to work on your CSU application. Bring your laptop and transcripts. You'll receive assistance from a success coach and get your specific application questions answered.

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UC Application Prep-Rally

Monday, October 27 from 4-6 p.m. &
Wednesday, October 29 from 9-11 a.m.
Career/Transfer Center (view map)

Ready to apply for Fall 2026?!?! Need help on the UC application or coursework entry! Bring your laptop and transcripts to our Prep-Rally! Get assistance from a success coach and get your specific application questions answered.

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Transfer Success Pathway Workshop

Tuesday, October 28 from 4-5 p.m.
Online

The Transfer Success Pathway (TSP) program is designed to increase access to any of the California State University (CSU)'s 23 campuses. Come learn how this program can help you attend a CSU!

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PIQ Prep-Rally

Wednesday, October 29 from 1-3 p.m.
Career/Transfer Center (view map)

Already attended a Personal Insight Questions (PIQ) Workshop? Bring your PIQ drafts and get feedback from the Transfer Center and get ahead on your transfer applications!

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Transfer 101 Workshop

Thursday, October 30 from 1-2 p.m.
Career/Transfer Center (view map)

The Transfer 101 workshop is a great way to learn about the process and requirements for CSUs, UCs and private schools. Learn about the different types of institutions you can transfer to and the tools you can use to guide you through the requirements for your specific major!

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FREE Admission to Home Athletic Games This Week

Water Polo vs. Santa Monica College

Men's Game: Wednesday, October 29 at 3 p.m.
Women's Game: Wednesday, October 29 at 4:30 p.m.
Aquatics Center (view map)

Come cheer on our Men's & Women's Water Polo team as they face-off against Santa Monica College. The men's conference game starts at 3 p.m. followed by the women's last home game of the season at 4:30 p.m. Free admission!

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Women's Soccer vs. Glendale College

Friday, October 31 at 4 p.m.
Soccer Field (view map)

Watch LAVC Women's Soccer team play Santa Monica College in a thrilling home game. Free admission.

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Football vs. LA Southwest College

Saturday, November 1 at 1 p.m.
Monarch Stadium (view map)

LAVC Football faces LA Southwest College on the gridiron in a thrilling home game. Come cheer on our Monarch! Free admission.

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Apply to Be the ICC Senate Representative!

Application Deadline: Thursday, October 30 at 11:59 a.m.

Join the ASU Executive Council and work with the Vice President to support and represent student clubs at LAVC! Visit the ASU Website to learn more and apply.

Got Questions? LAVC Welcome Center is Here to Help

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

Connect with the Health and Public Service (HPS) CAP

Students in the Health and Public Service CAP-explore your HPS Canvas site for resources, success tips, and connections with counselors and professors. It should already appear on your Canvas dashboard; if not, you can self-enroll at https://www.lavc.edu/caps. For more information, contact @email.

Upcoming Events

Artist Reception for MMXXV LAVC Art Faculty Biennial Exhibition

Tuesday, November 4 from noon - 2 p.m. in the Art Gallery

The LAVC Art Gallery is pleased to present MMXXV, the LAVC Art Faculty Biennial exhibition from Nov. 3 - Dec. 5, 2025. You are invited to meet the artists at a reception at the Art Gallery on November 4.

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First-Generation College Celebration

Wednesday, November 5 from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in Monarch Hall

Come celebrate members of the LAVC community who were or will be the first in their families to earn a college degree at the First-Generation College Celebration. Our featured keynote speaker is LAVC alumna Dr. Daisy Gonzales, Executive Director, California Student Aid Commission, followed by a First Generation Panel.

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Self-Defense Workshop with the Rainbow Pride Center

Thursday, November 6 from 2-4 p.m. in the Unity Center, CC-127

Come and learn verbal boundary setting skills, and self-defense techniques at a Self-Defense Workshop led by Dr. Vanessa Carlisle. No experience needed! Open to all.

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Women's Soccer vs. Santa Monica College

Friday, November 7 at 3 p.m. at the Soccer Field

The LAVC Women's Soccer team will play Santa Monica College in a thrilling home game.

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Writing Center Workshop: Grammar: Parts of Speech; Adjectives vs. Adverbs

Saturday, November 8 from 10-11:30 a.m. online

LAVC Academic Resource Center (ARC)'s Writing Center is offering a FREE Online Writing Workshop on Grammar: Parts of Speech; Adjectives vs. Adverbs that will help you improve your writing, grammar, and be ready for final papers and projects.

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Football vs. College of the Desert

Saturday, November 8 at 3 p.m. at Monarch Stadium

The LAVC Football team will play College of the Desert in a thrilling last season home game during Sophomore Night. Come out and support your team!

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Find additional 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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