LAVC Valley Weekly - December 1-7, 2025

The LAVC Valley Weekly Student Newsletter highlights campus events and announcement for the week of December 1, 2025. Find out what's happening this week:

Child Development Dept. Information Sessions

Monday, December 1 from 4-5 p.m.,
Tuesday, December 2 from 1-2 p.m.,
Wednesday, December 3 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. &
Thursday, December 4 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Online

The LAVC Child Development Department invites you to its Fall 2025 Information Sessions. Join us to find out more about degrees, certificates, transfer options, and career opportunities.

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Twilight Tutoring: Evening Study Lounge & Tutoring

Tuesday, December 2 from 6-10 p.m. &
Thursday, December 4 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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LAVC Ceramic Sale

Wednesday, December 3 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Art Gallery Patio (view map)

Start your holiday shopping by visiting the annual Ceramic Sale. Come early! These unique and one-of kind art works are highly coveted and sell quickly. All proceeds go to support the LAVC Ceramics lab and curriculum.

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Monarch Market's Weekly Food Distribution

Wednesday, December 3 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 Concerts: What is Good Music (Part 2)

Wednesday, December 3 at 1:45 p.m.
Music Recital Hall (view map)

This free concert features LAVC Faculty Members Severin Behnen, Frank Garvey and Christian Nova. Note: Dates and performers are subject to change.

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Valley Symphony Orchestra Concert

Wednesday, December 3 at 8 p.m.
Music Recital Hall (view map)

The Valley Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Mishkar Nunez-Fredell, will present a captivating concert of classical masterpieces and contemporary gems.

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Warm Meal Thursdays at the Basic Needs Center

Thursday, December 4 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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Veteran / Rising Scholars Workout Series: Meditation/Yoga & Weight Room

Meditation / Yoga: Friday, December 5 from 10-11 a.m.
Optional Weight Room: Friday, December 5 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Meet at the Rising Scholars / Veterans Resource Center, SSC 205 (view map)

Come enrich your physical and mental health by joining the Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and Rising Scholars (RS) in an Meditation/Yoga session. Following that session, there will be an optional Weight Room activity.

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MMXXV: Art x Dance x English collaboration and performance

Friday, December 5 at 6 p.m.
LAVC Art Gallery (view map)

Please join us for an exciting collaboration with faculty members from English and Dance. LAVC writers and performers were invited to respond to the works in MMXXV, the LAVC Art Faculty Biennial, resulting in new poems, short prose, and movement.

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Writing Workshop: Business Writing: Resume with a Cover Page

Saturday, December 6 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Online

The Academic Resource Center's Writing Center is offering a FREE virtual writing workshop on Business Writing: Resume with a Cover Page. Come review some basic but key concepts, so you can succeed in any class with a writing assignment, and in particular, your English and ESL classes!

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Applied/Faculty Mentor Concert

Saturday, December 6 at 7 p.m.
Music Recital Hall - M 106 (view map)

Applied music students who are completing the program will present a final recital, including performances in collaboration with music faculty. Free admission.

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College Choir & Chamber Singers Concert

Sunday, December 7 at 7 p.m.
Music Recital Hall - M 106 (view map)

The Chamber Singers and College Choir, under the direction of Prof. Glenn Carlos, will present a captivating concert of classical masterpieces and contemporary gems.

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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

Metro GoPass Card Program Extended for LAVC Students

Did you know you can still get a FREE 2025-2026 Metro GoPass? Ride Metro buses and trains at no charge until September 30, 2026. Pick up your Free Metro GoPass and activation code at the Business Office in SU-143 with proof of enrollment and your picture ID. Learn more about how to get your GoPass.

Upcoming Events

Late Night Crunch Time for Fall 2025 Finals

Monday-Thursday, December 8-11 from 6-10 p.m. in LARC 226

Finals are coming. Don't sweat it alone! The Academic Resource Center (ARC) and the ASU are hosting Crunch Time with four evenings of dedicated study space, free coffee/snacks, massages (yes, massages), and tutoring.

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Wind Ensemble Concert

Monday, December 8 at 7:30 p.m. at a TBA location

Immerse yourself in the rich diversity of musical expression across different eras and styles as the Wind Ensemble presents a concert with an array of pieces, from revered classical compositions to cutting-edge contemporary works!

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Women's Basketball Buddy's All-Star Classic

Thursday-Saturday, December 11-13 at the South Gym

Women's Basketball will host the LAVC Buddy's All-Star Classic Tournament on December 11-13! Come out and support our Lady Monarchs!

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Study Away in Paris: Information Sessions

Thursday, December 11 from 6-7 p.m. & Friday, December 16 from 4-5 p.m. on Zoom

Want to Study in France this Summer? LAVC, in partnership with the European Studies Association (ESA), is offering a French language study abroad program to Paris from July 1-30, 2026. If you are interested in participating, join us at our Information Sessions/Previews.

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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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