LAVC Valley Weekly - November 17-23, 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:

Winter/Spring 2026 - Open Enrollment Begins

Starting November 17

Open Enrollment for Winter 2026 and Spring 2026 begins. Students can enroll online using the Student Portal.

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ASU Karaoke Night Presents: Shake & Shakes!

Monday, November 17 from 3-6 p.m.
Fireside Room - CC 101 (view map)

Get ready to sing your heart out and sip on something sweet! Join the Associated Student Union (ASU) for Karaoke Night, where the spotlight isn't just on the stage-it's also on FREE milkshakes for all ASO paid members.

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Twilight Tutoring: Evening Study Lounge & Tutoring

Tuesday, November 18 from 6-10 p.m. &
Thursday, November 20 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, November 19 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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HC CAP: Democracy in Peril - Live Faculty Panel

Wednesday, November 19 at 1 p.m.
LARC 226 (view map)

Join the Humanities & Communications (HC) CAP for an engaging afternoon of short talks and discussion on the state of American democracy. Four LAVC professors will explore how presidential power, political tradition, and social media are reshaping our nation's political landscape. Space is limited; reservations are required.

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Resume Writing Workshop and Pie

Wednesday, November 19 from 1-3 p.m.
Rising Scholars & Veterans Resource Center - SSC 205 (view map)

Join the Veterans Resource Center and Rising Scholars for some pie and to learn how 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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Free Wednesday Concert: Music for Storytelling - Song / Song Cycles

Wednesday, November 19 at 1:45 p.m.
Music Recital Hall (view map)

This free concert features musicians Joe Hagen, viola; LAVC Faculty Member Natalie Pang, piano; and LAVC Faculty Member Christian Nova, baritone, performing the song cycle "Hinges" by Joe Hagen. Note: Dates and performers are subject to change.

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ASU: Book Art Night

Wednesday, November 19 from 4-6 p.m.
Study Lair - SU 216 (view map)

Join the Associated Student Union (ASU) in the Study Lair for a cozy, creative evening! Pick a favorite book, reinvent its look with art, and share your love of reading. Enjoy hot chocolate and pastries (for ASO paid members) while you create and connect.

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Warm Meal Thursdays at the Basic Needs Center

Thursday, November 20 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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Friendsgiving at the Unity Center

Thursday, November 20 from 2-4:30 p.m.
Unity Center - CC 127 (view map)

Gather. Share. Connect. Join the Mosaic Village's Rainbow Pride Center, Dream Resource Center, Basic Needs Center, and Puente Program for Friendsgiving. Celebrate with us the 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

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

The LAVC Theater & Dance Department proudly presents The Rimers of Eldritch by Lanford Wilson. 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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Veterans & Rising Scholars Workout Series: Ultimate Frisbee

Friday, November 21 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 Ultimate Frisbee.

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Cinema Club x Philosophy Club Movie Night: The Matrix

Friday, November 21 from 6- 8 p.m.
BSC 100 (view map)

Watch the iconic sci-fi film and dive into its big questions-reality, freedom, and choice. Movie first, discussion after.

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Writing 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.
South Gym (view map)

The Lady Monarchs of Women's Basketball will play Cypress College. Come out and support during this regular season home game! Free admission.

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LAVC Welcome Center is Here to Help You

Need help with enrolling? Looking for answers to your general questions? Stop by the Welcome Center on 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 Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) CAP

Students in the Social and Behavioral Sciences CAP-explore your SBS 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

MESA: Lunch with a Professional - Criminologist

Monday, November 24 from 12-1:30 p.m. at the MESA Center

Are you interested in a career in Criminology? Join us for a luncheon with Supervising Criminalist Julie Orloff of the LA County Sheriff's Department as they share their experience and expertise in the workforce! Space is limited; food for those who RSVP.

ASU: De-StressLab

Monday, November 24 from 12-2 p.m. at the Study Lair

Take a break before finals at the ASU's De-Stress Lab! Join us for yoga, mini painting, and play-dough activities to help you relax and recharge. The first 24 check-ins receive a stress-relief kit, and ASO paid members enjoy free lunch bowls and drinks.

ASU Club Day

Tuesday, November 25 from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Student Union Plaza

Celebrate student life at the Associated Student Union (ASU) Club Day! Explore booths from a variety of student clubs, learn how to get involved, and enjoy food, and music.

MMXXV: Art x Dance x English collaboration and performance

Friday, December 5 at 6 p.m. at the Art Gallery

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.

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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