We honor diversity!
Diversity and culture matter at Ventura College. We honor it every day and every year we hold a festival to celebrate it.
Next year’s Diversity in Culture celebration is going to be amazing. We’ll be celebrating our 100th Year Anniversary. The 2026 festival will be held April 8 & 9.
If you would like to participate as a vendor or artist, please contact Gigi at mtfiumerodo@vcccd.edu.
Mission Statement: The Ventura College Diversity in Culture Taskforce is committed to recognize, celebrate, and promote awareness and appreciation of the value of diversity at our college and in our community.
Goals:
- Provide events or opportunity for diversity.
- Foster community connections and alliances with community services.
- Increase/broaden support of the Diversity in Culture Advisory.
- Use more visual communication to promote diversity- posters, displays, and website.
- Engage faculty, staff, and students to support and promote diversity.
Guthrie Hall Events
Irish Harp Music and Culture with Dennis Doyle
10:00-11:15
Dennis plays the Celtic harp beautifully while he sings and tells stories about Irish culture. More than just a harp concert, this presentation is an entertaining glimpse into Ireland’s history and people. Dennis is a tenured Glendale Community College professor of Humanities who teaches a course in Irish History and Literature. Hosted by Professor Heather Aguilar and Professor Sharon Beynon
Gentle Yoga Session and Sound Baths with Rebekha Wolf
11:30 am- 12:30 pm
Join Rebekha Wolf as she leads a session of restorative yoga and sound healing to support overall well-being. Hosted by Professor Ken Callahan and Dr. Clare Washington.
Viking Culture with Jaan Calderon
1:00-2:00pm
Jaan Calderon will interact in the festival village in the morning and then present on the history and culture of the Vikings. Hosted by Professor Stacy Graham.
Contact
For more information, or to participate in the festival, please contact Gigi Fiumerodo at mtfiumerodo@vcccd.edu.