Valley Weekly - April 18-21, 2022

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Vote for LAVC in the Daily News Readers' Choice Awards!

It's time to let everyone know that LA Valley College is BEST in the San Fernando Valley! Vote now for "Los Angeles Valley College" in the Daily News annual Readers’ Choice Awards. For your nominations to count, please vote in at least 10 different categories; the company name with the most votes wins.

To vote online, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Daily News Readers' Choice Online Ballot, and choose the EDUCATION button,
  2. Go to Community College, type in Los Angeles Valley College,
  3. Go to Career College / Trade School, type in Los Angeles Valley College,
  4. Go to Career College: Nursing School, type in Los Angeles Valley College,
  5. Go to College Extension Program, type in Los Angeles Valley College,
  6. Go to Tutoring, type in Los Angeles Valley College,
  7. Choose the PLACES button, and go to Kids Camp and type in Monarch Camps,
  8. Vote for four more of your favorite local businesses, in the areas of Food & Drink, Health & Wellness Goods & Services, My Home Goods & Services, Non-Home Goods & Services, Organizations & Shows, People, and Places.

Voting only takes place online, and is open from April 15-May 15. Vote online today!

Free COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test Kits Distribution

Monday-Wednesday, April 18-20 from 8:45 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.,
Thursday, April 21 from 8:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m &
Friday, April 22 from 8:45 - 3:30 p.m.
Music Recital Hall Ticket Window, Music Building (view map)

Thursday, April 21 from 12:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Vaccination Clinic in Parking Lot A (view map)

Students and employees can get up to two FREE Covid-19 at-home rapid antigen testing kits per person, each week at the designated Antigen Test pick up location; Theatre & Music students can pick up 3 kits per student, per week. Please show your student ID or employee ID when picking up your kits. For more information, check the LAVC Covid-19 Antigen Home Testing Kit Distribution.

COVID-19 Testing Appointments for Students & Employees

Monday, April 18 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.,
Tuesday, April 19 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. &
Wednesday, April 20 from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Engineering 100 (view map)

Biocept is offering weekly COVID-19 testing at LA Valley College for students and employees (by appointment only) on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Schedule your appointment using your private Cleared4 account link. For more information, visit the LACCD Vaccination & Testing Requirements.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

Thursday, April 21 from 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Parking Lot A (view map)

Get your COVID-19 vaccine or booster dose and a $150 LAVC Bookstore gift cards at our Vaccine Clinic! The clinic offers the Pfizer (ages 12+), Moderna (ages 18+), Janssen (ages 18+), and Pfizer Pediatric (ages 5-11) vaccines. Only LAVC students and employees are eligible to receive a $150 Bookstore Gift Card with each on-campus vaccine or booster dose. Appointments are available and walks-up are welcomed. Check the LAVC Vaccination Clinics for details.

The Blue Bird: A Fairy Play by Maurice Maeterlinck

Thursday & Friday, April 21 & 22 at 7 p.m. &
Saturday & Sunday, April 23 & 24 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Horseshoe Theater, Theater Arts Building (view map)

LAVC Theater Arts proudly presents The Blue Bird: A Fairy Play by Maurice Maeterlinck. Two children embark on a quest for a magical Blue Bird with a crew of enchanted companions. Their spectacular adventures take them to the Past, the Future, the realm of Night, and a sinister Forest. Maeterlinck’s play is witty, wise, lyrical and thought-provoking. For more information, visit the LAVC Theater Department or buy tickets online.

Announcement for Students


Be Inspired: Tune into the interview with Professor Preethamol Puthiakunnel!

Sometimes unintentionally falling in love takes you on an unplanned adventure. Follow Preethamol’s life from India to the US as she experienced nursing at intensive clinical, teaching, and administrative levels. Listen to the Valley College Connection Podcast and be inspired!

Don't Forget to Wear Your Mask Indoors on Campus

Masks are required indoors on-campus for students, employees and visitors until further notice in accordance with Board Policy 2800. Free, disposable surgical-style (medical) masks are available at the entrance of every campus building. To read more, check the LACCD Vaccination, Testing and Screening Information.

FREE Tickets to the Musical Hadestown​

Join the Humanities & Communications Career & Academic Pathway (CAP) for a day at the theater to see the musical Hadestown. Free tickets to the first 50 students to sign up (deadline is 5/7)! Bus transportation will be provided. For the link to sign up and the safety requirements, check the Hadestown Musical Trip Flyer.

Upcoming Events

Monday, April 25 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in Engineering 100,
Tuesday, April 26 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in Engineering 100 &
Wednesday, April 27 from 12-5 p.m. in Engineering 100

Biocept is offering COVID-19 testing at LA Valley College for students and employees (by appointment only) on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Engineering 100. Schedule your appointment using your private Cleared4 account link. For other testing locations/dates, check the Districtwide COVID Testing schedule. For more info, visit the LACCD Vaccination & Testing Requirements.

Thursday, April 28 from 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. in Parking Lot A &
Thursday, May 5 from 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. in Parking Lot A

Get your COVID-19 vaccine or booster dose and a $150 LAVC Bookstore gift cards at our Vaccine Clinic! The clinic offers the Pfizer (ages 12+), Moderna (ages 18+), Janssen (ages 18+), and Pfizer Pediatric (ages 5-11) vaccines. Only LAVC students and employees are eligible to receive a $150 Bookstore Gift Card with each on-campus vaccine or booster dose. Appointments are available and walks-up are welcomed. Check the LAVC Vaccination Clinics for details.

To find other upcoming campus events and activities, check the 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 use the links above to contact the event organizer as soon as possible, but no later than ten (10) business days prior to the event.