LAVC Valley Weekly - November 10-16, 2025

The LAVC Valley Weekly Student Newsletter highlights campus events and announcement for the week of November 10, 2025. Find out what's happening this week:

Veterans Day Celebration

Monday, November 10 from 12:30-2 p.m.
Student Services Plaza (view map)

Join us as we celebrate and honor our Valley Veterans. There will be free Pinks hot dogs (while supplies last), music, and veterans resources. This event is open to all!

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Veterans Day (Holiday)

Tuesday, November 11

Campus will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 to observe the Veterans Day holiday. Classes will resume and college offices and services will reopen on Wednesday, November 12.

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Women's Soccer vs. College of the Canyons

Tuesday, November 11 at 3 p.m.
Soccer Field (view map)

The LAVC Women's Soccer team will play College of the Canyons as its last home game of the season. Come out and support!

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Monarch Market's Weekly Food Distribution

Wednesday, November 12 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: Music for Spiritual Expression

Wednesday, November 12 at 1:45 p.m.
Music Recital Hall (view map)

This concert features LAVC College Choir and LAVC Chamber Singers, conducted by LAVC Faculty Member Glenn Carlos. Note: Dates and performers are subject to change.

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MMXXV LAVC Art Faculty Biennial: Walkthrough with the Artists

Wednesday, November 12 at 2:30 p.m.
Art Gallery (view map)

Please join us for an exhibition walkthrough of MMXXV, the LAVC Art Faculty Biennial. Exhibiting artists will give a tour of the show and discuss their research and practice.

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Winter/Spring 2026 - Registration Group 4 Begins

Starting November 13

The Winter 2026 and Spring 2026 registration periods for Group 4 (non-matriculated continuing students; students with 100+ degree applicable units districtwide; continuing students not in good standing; new and returning students applying after the cutoff date to assign priority registration appointments) begins on November 13, 2025. Check the Student Portal to find your registration date and enroll online.

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MESA: Lunch with a Professional - Physician's Assistant Panel

Thursday, November 13 at 12 p.m.
In front of the Unity Center, CC-127 (view map)

LAVC MESA invites you to learn about what it means to be a physician's assistant. Discussion topics include the education pathway to become a physician's assistant, what is the difference between a primary physician and physician's assistant, and resources and opportunities for the career pathway outside of school.

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Warm Meal Thursdays at the Basic Needs Center

Thursday, November 13 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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Twilight Tutoring: Evening Study Lounge & Tutoring

Thursday, November 13 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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"Business & Administration in Early Childhood Education" Conference

Friday, November 14 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
CDFC-170 (view map)

Join the LAVC Child Development Department for a FREE conference to learn about leadership, licensing, family childcare & center-based business models, and administration. An Early Childhood Education job fair to follow the conference. No registration is needed.

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Veterans & Rising Scholars Workout Series: Pickleball

Friday, November 14 from 10 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) for Pickleball.

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LAVC Media Arts Student Showcase

Beginning Production Films: Friday, November 14 at 6 p.m.
Advanced Thesis Films: Saturday, November 15 at 6 p.m.
Music Recital Hall (view map)

The LAVC Media Arts Department invites you to its semi-annual Media Arts Student Showcase of student work from the Spring 2025 semester. A screening of Beginning Production (Cinema 101) student films is on Friday, and Advanced Thesis (Cinema 125) student films is on Saturday. An awards ceremony will follow each screening.

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LAVC Theater & Dance presents The Rimers of Eldritch by Lanford Wilson

Friday-Saturday, November 14-15 at 8:15 p.m. &
Sunday, November 16 at 2:30 p.m.
Theatre 68 Complex - Emerson Theater, North Hollywood

The LAVC Theater & Dance Department proudly presents The Rimers of Eldritch by Lanford Wilson from November 14-15 & 20-22. A crime has been committed. Will it be judged in court, in church, or through the whispers of the people of this decaying Bible Belt town? Set in Eldritch, Missouri, this play explores the value of truth, even when it's inconvenient.

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Writing Workshop: Types of Verbs, Auxiliary Verbs, and Verb Tenses

Saturday, November 15 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Online

The Academic Resource Center (ARC)'s Writing Center is offering a FREE virtual writing workshop that will help you improve your writing, grammar, and be ready for final papers and projects. 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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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 Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) CAP

Students in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics CAP-explore your STEM 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.

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

Winter/Spring 2026 Open Enrollment Begins

Monday, November 17

Open enrollment begins for the Winter 2026 and Spring 2026 terms. Students with registration appointments should enroll online using the Student Portal before it is open to everyone on that date.

Friendsgiving at the Unity Center

Thursday, November 20 from 2-4:30 p.m. at the Unity Center

Gather. Share. Connect. Celebrate with the Rainbow Pride Center, Dream Resource Center, Basic Needs Center, and Puente over food, laughter and good vibes. Gratitude tastes better together!

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LAVC Theater & Dance presents The Rimers of Eldritch by Lanford Wilson

November 20-22 at 8:15 p.m. at the Theatre 68 Complex: Emerson Theater, North Hollywood

A crime has been committed. Will it be judged in court, in church, or through the whispers of the people of this decaying Bible Belt town? Set in Eldritch, Missouri, The Rimers of Eldritch by Lanford Wilson explores the value of truth, even when it's inconvenient.

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Veterans & Rising Scholars Workout: Ultimate Frisbee

Friday, November 14 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at SSC 205

Join the Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and Rising Scholars (RS) for Ultimate Frisbee. Meet at the Rising Scholars / Veterans Resource Center.

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Writing Center Workshop: Types of Clauses and Sentences

Saturday, November 22 from 10-11:30 a.m. online

Join the Writing Center for an interactive workshop on Types of Clauses and Sentences, which will help you help you improve your writing, grammar, and be ready for final papers and projects.

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Women's Basketball vs. Cypress College

Saturday, November 22 at 4 p.m. at the South Gym

The LAVC Women's Basketball team plays at home against Cypress College.

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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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