Los Angeles Valley College
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LAVC Valley Weekly - April 20-26, 2026
The LAVC Valley Weekly Student Newsletter highlights campus news, events and announcements for the weeks of April 20, 2026. Find out what's happening at Valley College:
Summer/Fall 2026 Priority Registration Begins
Starting Monday, April 20
Priority registration for the Summer & Fall 2026 terms starts on April 20, 2026. All continuing students are assigned a registration date, so please check the Student Portal to find your registration date.
AI Study Skills Workshop - The AI Landscape: Mid-Semester Update
Monday, April 20 from 1-2 p.m.
LARC 201 ( view map ) & Online ( Zoom link )
This Academic Resource Center invites you to join the "AI Landscape: Mid-Semester Update" 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.
2026 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Webinar Series
Fun & Playful Curriculum Planning Webinar
Monday, April 20 from 6-7 p.m.
Online
Professor Joanny Iaccino will discuss "Fun & Playful Curriculum Planning".
Setting Limits During the Early Years Webinar
Tuesday, April 21 from 6-7 p.m.
Online
Join Professor Tracey Baca as she discusses "Setting Limits During the Early Years".
Anti-Bias Education in ECE Webinar
Wednesday, April 22 from 6-7 p.m.
Online
Join Professor Elmida Baghdaserians as she discussses "Anti-Bias Education in ECE".
Building Effective, Reciprocal Relationships with Families Webinar
Thursday, April 23 from 6-7 p.m.
Online
Professor Carolina Mendez will discuss "Building Effective, Reciprocal Relationships with Families".
ASU Club Day: Earth Day Theme
Tuesday, April 21 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Student Union Plaza ( view map )
Join us for Associated Student Union (ASU) Club Day, featuring a special Earth Day theme. Come enjoy Earth Day activities, connect with student clubs, and support club fundraisers. It is a great opportunity to get involved, have fun, and celebrate Earth Day with the campus community.
ASU & Philosophy Dept. Presents To Begin the World Over Again: The Life of Thomas Paine by Ian Ruskin
Tuesday, April 21 from 11:20 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Monarch Hall ( view map )
Join the Associated Student Union (ASU) and LAVC Philosophy Department for a special performance of To Begin the World Over Again: The Life of Thomas Paine by Ian Ruskin. This engaging play brings the life and ideas of Thomas Paine to the stage and offers the campus community an opportunity to reflect on history, politics, and the power of democratic thought.
ASU Candidates Forum
Tuesday, April 21 from 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Skybox Conference Room: SU 215 ( view map ) & Online ( Zoom link )
This is your opportunity to meet the students running for Los Angeles Valley College Associated Student Union officer and commissioner positions, as well as for LACCD Student Trustee. Join us in person or on Zoom to learn more about the candidates and their goals.
Folklorico Dance Lessons
Tuesday, April 21 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. Whether you're new to dance or have experience, this is your chance to connect, learn, and celebrate.
Softball vs. Glendale College
Tuesday, April 21 at 2 p.m.
Softball Field ( view map )
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!
Twilight Tutoring: Evening Study Lounge & Tutoring
Tuesday, April 21 & Thursday, April 23 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.
Free STAT C1000 Workshop
Wednesday, April 22 from 9:20 - 10:20 a.m.
VAH 325 ( view map )
The LAVC Academic Resource Center (ARC) is offering a FREE in-person Statistics (STAT) C1000 Workshop every week. These weekly workshops are led by Professor Bret Carthew.
CSUN x UCLA Day
Wednesday, April 22 from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Student Services Plaza ( view map )
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!
Tree Planting for Arbor Day 2026
Wednesday, April 22 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Monarch Square ( view map )
Join us to celebrate Arbor Day 2026! We will be planting trees in the lawn of Monarch Square, in celebration of Earth Day.
BEL CAP - Business Day
Wednesday, April 22 from 12-1 p.m.
VAH ( view map )
Join the Business, Entrepreneurship, and Law Career & Academic Pathway (BEL CAP) for Business Day. Come meet instructors, get strategies on obtaining gainful employment, acquire tips on job placement, find internships and much more.
HC CAP - The War in Iran: Context and Consequences
Wednesday, April 22 from 1-2:30 p.m.
LARC 226 ( view map )
The Humanities & Communication Career & Academic Pathway (HC CAP) invites you to join five LAVC professors for an afternoon of short, engaging talks examining historical, ethical, economic, and media dimensions of the conflict with Iran. There will be an audience discussion following the talks.
Documentary Screening: Burning for Justice
Wednesday, April 22 from 1-3 p.m.
Unity Center - CC-127 ( view map )
Join LAVC Rising Scholars and LAVC Rainbow Pride Center for a free screening of Burning for Justice. This documentary is about an LGBTQ+ Latina who persevered through police violence, trauma, and systemic barriers to ultimately become a firefighter. A Q&A with the director will follow the film screening.
Armenian Genocide Remembrance
Wednesday, April 22 from 2-6 p.m.
LAVC Roundabout ( view map )
Join the Associated Student Union (ASU) for an Armenian Genocide Remembrance event. There will be a flag raising ceremony, a movie screening, and pastries as we come together to honor and remember the lives lost and reflect on this important historical event.
ASU/ICC Badminton Tournament
Thursday, April 23 from 2:30-5:30 p.m.
North Mall ( view map )
Join the Associated Student Union (ASU) and Inter Club Council (ICC) as our Campus Clubs compete in a fun and friendly badminton tournament! Come out to support your club, enjoy the matches, and be part of the excitement.
Genocide Remembrance Day - Holiday
Friday, April 24
LAVC is closed to observe Genocide Remembrance Day. Saturday classes will take place on Saturday, April 25. Weekday classes will resume and college services will reopen on Monday, April 27.
Free Writing Workshop: Grammar: Parts of Speech Adjectives vs. Adverbs
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 "Grammar: Parts of Speech Adjectives vs. Adverbs."
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).
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
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
Summer/Fall 2026 Monarch Enrollment Day
Wednesday, April 29 from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. at the Student Services Plaza & SSA Counseling Office
Get help and enroll at our In-Person Enrollment Day! Come meet with Admissions, Counseling and Financial Aid and get enrolled for Summer/Fall 2026!
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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