Los Angeles Valley College
03/29/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 03/30/2026 01:45
LAVC Valley Weekly - March 30-April 12, 2026
The LAVC Valley Weekly Student Newsletter highlights campus news, events and announcements for the weeks of March 30, 2026 and April 5, 2026. Find out what's happening at Valley College:
LAVC Students, Valley Star & Crown Magazine Earn State Journalism Awards
The Journalism Association of California Community Colleges recognized nine student journalists for excellence in Journalism and awarded The Valley Star student newspaper, Crown magazine, and newspaper website (thevalleystarnews.com) with General Excellence-the highest award-at its state conference on March 7 in San Francisco.
Valley was the only college in Southern California to earn General Excellence in all three categories. In addition, LAVC was one of only two community colleges in the state to take the top award in every publication category.
The Valley Star and Crownstaff earned 11 awards, including first place in magazine photography and environmental portraiture. The Crown also took first place for a photo story essay, and second place in magazine profile, along with other photography, writing, and illustration honors. Read the story.
What Remains Gallery Exhibition Art-Making Workshop
Monday March 30 from 12 - 2 p.m.
Art Gallery Patio ( view map )
In this hands-on workshop, participants will be introduced to orizomegami, a traditional Japanese paper craft. Combining the art of origami (paper folding) with the technique of dyeing, participants will reveal colorful, unique patterns.
AI Study Skills Workshop - AI as A Study Buddy (Any Course!)
Monday, March 30 from 1-2 p.m.
LARC 201 ( view map ) & Online ( link )
This Academic Resource Center invites you to a "AI as A Study Buddy (Any Course!)" 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.
Cesar Chavez (Farmworkers) Day - Holiday
Tuesday, March 31
LAVC is closed on March 31, 2026 to observe the Cesar Chavez (Farmworkers) Day holiday. Classes will resume and college services will reopen on Wednesday, April 1.
Softball vs. LA Mission College
Tuesday, March 31 at 2 p.m.
Softball Field ( view map )
Come out and support our Lady Monarchs! LAVC Women's Softball will play the Mission Eagles at home. Free admission.
FREE STAT C1000 Workshop
Wednesday, April 1 from 9:20 - 10:20 a.m.
VAH 325 ( view map )
Are you enrolled in STAT C1000 this semester? Come to the Academic Resource Center's FREE weekly workshops led by Professor Bret Carthew. Each in-person session will help you prepare for test and exams, so you understand the content and earn higher grades.
Spring Mindfulness Meditation
Thursday, April 2 from 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Fireside Room - CC-101 ( view map )
Join us in the last installment of the meditation session series. Mindfulness is not just a meditative practice but our ability to pay attention to the present moment. This meditation session is being led by Elizabeth Jauregui, LMFT and Adjunct Psychology Professor.
Twilight Tutoring: Evening Study Lounge & Tutoring
Thursday, April 2 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.
Spring Break 2026
Saturday-Friday, April 4-10
LAVC Spring Break from April 4-10, 2026. Classes are not in session during Spring Break. If you wish to visit a college office or service, please contact that office for their Spring Break hours.
Saturday classes resume on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Day and evening classes resume and 2nd 8-week classes start on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Farmers Market
Sundays, April 5 and 12 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Parking Lot A (view map)
Good Times Farmers Market is hosting a farmer market at LA Valley College every Sunday year-round. You can buy fresh produce, live music, food, beverages, baked goods and handcrafted items.
Softball vs. Citrus College
Tuesday, April 7 at 2 p.m.
Softball Field (view map)
Cheer on our Lady Monarchs! Watch LAVC Women's Softball play a home game against the Citrus College Owls. Free admission.
Last Chance! Enroll Now in a Spring Late-Start Class
Don't miss this opportunity to take an extra class this Spring. We've got in-person, online and hybrid classes that start later in the Spring semester (or "late-start). To enroll:
- Go to "Manage Classes" tile on the myCollege.laccd.edu Student Portal
- Select "Class Search and Enroll" for Spring 2026
- Search for open classes by the subject, class number, or the Session (such as "2nd 8 Week")
- Select the class you want and enroll online.
If you need registration assistance, please contact our Welcome Center .
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).
TRIO Student Support Services Now Accepting Applications
TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is now accepting applications. TRIO provides academic advising, tutoring resources, transfer support, and financial literacy workshops for eligible students. First-generation, low-income students, and students with documented disabilities may qualify. For more information or to apply, contact the TRIO SSS Office at @email or (818) 947-2487
Upcoming Events
Spring 2026 - 2nd 8-Week Classes Start
Monday, April 13
This is the first day of 2nd 8-Week session classes during the Spring Semester 2026.
AI Study Skills Workshop - AI For Research and Fact Checking
Monday, April 13 from 1-2 p.m. in LARC 201 & online
Learn how to use AI ethically and effectively in your classes. Join us for the "AI For Research and Fact Checking" workshop. 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. at 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.
Free STAT C1000 Workshop
Wednesday, April 15 from 9:20 - 10:20 a.m. at VAH 325
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.
Free 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."
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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