Los Angeles Valley College
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LAVC Valley Weekly - April 13-19, 2026
The LAVC Valley Weekly Student Newsletter highlights campus news, events and announcements for the weeks of April 13, 2026. Find out what's happening at Valley College:
Spring 2026 - 2nd 8-Week Classes Start
Monday, April 13, 2026
Classes begin for 2nd 8-Week session during the Spring Semester 2026. Check the mycollege.laccd.edu Student Portal for your class meeting time and location.
AI Study Skills Workshop - AI For Research and Fact Checking
Monday, April 13 from 1-2 p.m.
LARC 201 ( view map ) & Online ( link )
This Academic Resource Center invites you to a "AI For Research and Fact Checking" workshop. The AI Study Skills Series shares how to use AI ethically and effectively in your classes. Attend in person for a hands-on lab or join live via Zoom. Open to all students; no registration required.
LACCD & Sunshine Skate Foundation Skate Party
Tuesday, February 14 from 12-4 p.m.
LATTC's Pegasus Gate Entrance
Nine campuses. One rink. Endless good vibes. This district-wide skate party will bring students together to glide, laugh, and connect across LACCD's nine colleges, celebrating community, unity, and the joy of movement.
Folklorico Dance Lessons
Tuesday, April 14 from 1 - 3 p.m.
CC 104 ( view map )
Step into the rhythm and color of tradition at our LAVC Folklórico Dance Lessons. Guided by Ana Chávez, these weekly sessions will help you build your skills while preparing for a special performance at the Día de Reconocimiento Celebration.
Twilight Tutoring: Evening Study Lounge & Tutoring
Tuesday, April 14 & Thursday, April 16 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. It's also the perfect place connect with a tutor for Anatomy, Anthropology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, Engineering, Math, Physics, Stat C1000, Statistics 101, or Writing.
California Community Colleges: LGBTQIA2+ Summit Watch Party
Wednesday, April 15 & Thursday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Unity Center - CC-127 ( view map )
Join this two-day watch party of the California Community Colleges LGBTQIAS2+ Summit to cultivate futures, learn from one another, share innovative ideas, and develop strategies to enhance campus programs and student support services.
Free STAT C1000 Workshop
Wednesday, April 15 from 9:20 - 10:20 a.m.
VAH 325 ( view map )
The LAVC Academic Resource Center (ARC) is offering a FREE in-person STAT C1000 Workshop every week. These weekly workshops are led by Professor Bret Carthew.
UCLA STOMP Conference
Friday, April 17 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Virtual
Join the UCLA STOMP team for its virtual 27th Annual STOMP Conference. Gain valuable insight into the University of California transfer pathway, admission process and student experience.
Writing Workshop - Argumentative Essay Structure and Thesis Statements
Saturday, April 18 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Online
The LAVC Writing Center is offering FREE weekly Online Writing Workshops that will help you improve your writing, grammar, and be ready for final papers and projects. The next workshop is on "Argumentative Essay Structure and Thesis Statements."
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).
Student Workers Wanted for Child Development Center Kitchen
The Child Development Center is looking for student workers to help in the kitchen area, Monday-Friday from 9am-1pm for the Spring and Summer 2026 semesters. Please contact the Child Development Center for more information regarding qualifications and to request an application.
Upcoming Events & Academic Dates
Summer/Fall 2026 Priority Registration Begins
Starting Monday, April 20
Priority registration for the Summer & Fall 2026 terms starts on April 20, 2026. Continuing students are assigned a registration date, so please check the Student Portal on April 17, 2026 to find your registration date.
Softball vs. Glendale College
Tuesday, April 21 at 2 p.m. at Softball Field
The LAVC Women's Softball team will play Glendale College in a thrilling last home game of the season. Come out and support our Monarchs!
CSUN x UCLA Day
Wednesday, April 22 from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Join us for CSUN x UCLA Day to learn more about the different majors, services, and resources available at CSUN and UCLA. Newly admitted students can make connections to their future campus & prospective students can get started on their transfer journey early!
BEL CAP: Business Day
Wednesday, April 22 from 12-1 p.m. at the VAH
Come meet instructors, get strategies on obtaining gainful employment, acquire tips on job placement, find internships and much more at the Business Entrepreneurship and Law CAP Business Day.
HC CAP: The War in Iran: Context and Consequences
Wednesday, April 22 from 1-2:30 p.m. in LARC 226
Join five LAVC professors in the Humanities & Communications CAP for an afternoon of short, engaging talks examining historical, ethical, economic, and media dimensions of the conflict with Iran, followed by audience discussion.
Genocide Remembrance Day - Holiday
Friday, April 24
LAVC is closed to observe Genocide Remembrance Day. Saturday classes will resume on Saturday, April 25. Weekday classes will resume and college services will reopen on Monday, April 27.
Valley Academic and Cultural Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Wednesday, April 29 at 12 p.m. at the VACC
Join us as we celebrate the opening of our Valley Academic & Cultural Center. This building is the new home of the Media Arts, and Theater & Dance departments. It has classrooms, study and rehearsal spaces, newsroom, podcast and radio station, four separate theaters, and more.
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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