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ASVC Events
Fall 2021 Student Events
The Associated Students of Ventura College would like to invite the VC Community to Student Life Day this semester on Thursday, October 14th, 2021, from 12p-1:30p. We will showcase our Student Clubs and Organizations to new and returning students and celebrate VC Student Life! More information will be provided to Student Clubs and Organizations regarding participation, and the entire VC community is welcome to attend Student Life Day events! Students who attend Student Life Day will also get the opportunity to win free swag and prizes and learn about VC Student Life! Look out for more information coming soon!
Virtual Student Life Day from 12p-1:30p on Thursday, October 14th, 2021!
- VC Student Clubs and Organizations will showcase their club missions, leadership, and activities.
- Students who attend the virtual Student Life Day event will be given an opportunity to win FREE prizes with values up to $50.00.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_esGT02KcT3K83Nl-R5TZoA
The Associated Students of Ventura College would like to invite the VC Community to Student Life Night at the VC vs. LBCC Football Game on Saturday, October 16th, 2021. The Student Tailgate will begin at 4:00 PM and the Game will begin at 6:00PM! Students can attend the game for FREE by showing their Student ID’s at the entry gate. Students who attend the tailgate will also get a FREE rally towel, BBQ meal, and other VC goodies! For more information please contact Libby Fatta at lfatta@vcccd.edu.
As the Campus gets ready for vaccine mandates, students will be able to ask questions to our VC Student Health Center Coordinator, VC Faculty and Student Leaders. For more information please contact Libby Fatta lfatta@vcccd.edu or Maria "Gigi" Fiumerodo MTFiumerodo@vcccd.edu.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XFh2_LbJQbi_A7xhegdVtQ
Tuesday, October 5th, 2021, from 3:30-4:30 via Zoom: Ventura College students are invited to participate in a conversation surrounding the college's Facilities Master Plan with campus leadership and consultants. For more information, please contact Lfatta@vcccd.edu. Link for campus discussion: https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/93065210799
To celebrate VC Latinx Heritage Month, the Associated Students of Ventura College, M.E.Ch.A. de V.C. and campus staff and faculty have coordinated several events and programs for the VC Community. We invite our VC community to celebrate and advocate for Latinx Culture, Traditions, Education, History, and Arts, and we invite our students and campus community to attend our webinar series Wednesday, September 20th, October 6th, and October 13th, during Latinx Heritage Month.
The first webinar will be on Wednesday, September 29th, 2021, at noon via zoom to highlight Latinx History in California. The Speakers will be made up of VC Faculty that will share information on the History of Latinx Cultures in California pre-statehood, post-statehood, and now in contemporary times.
Link to Join Latinx Heritage Month Webinars on Wednesday, 9/29. 10/06, 10/13 at Noon: Coming Soon!
Latinx Heritage Month Webinar Schedule
- Wednesday, September 29th: Latinx History in California
- Wednesday, October 6th: Breaking Myths in Mental Health
- Wednesday, October 13th: VC and VCCCD Latinx Leadership
For more information regarding Latinx Heritage Month programming, please reach out to Student Activities Specialist Libby Fatta at lfatta@vcccd.edu or ASVC Director of Equity and Inclusion, Cassandra Torres Ortiz at ASVCequity@vcccd.edu.
Free Resources to Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month:
Free Podcasts
“What Does It Mean To be Latino? The ‘Light-Skinned Privilege’ Edition”
“Empower Yourself to Vote!” Event on August 30th:
Learn more about the Gubernatorial Recall Election coming up this September and how it will impact you and your community on Monday, August 30th in the MCE/MCW Quad from 9-1 at the pop-up tent. Students will be able to receive informative, interactive, and nonpartisan information on the upcoming Gubernatorial Recall Election on September 14th. Students will also be able to register to vote at this event. Any student who participates in the event by registering to vote or participating in an alternative civic engagement activity will be able to receive a FREE lunch from the L&T Catering Food Truck on campus that day. This event is hosted by the Associated Students of Ventura College (ASVC), the VC Political Science Club, and M.E.Ch.A. de VC. For more information regarding the VC Civic Engagement opportunities please contact Libby Fatta, at lfatta@vcccd.edu.
Constitution Day Discussion Panel:
Help us celebrate Constitution Day on September 16th from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM in ASC 150 or virtually via zoom!. Please join our local community leaders in an informative, interactive, and nonpartisan Panel Discussion from 112:00 PM-1:00 PM. The discussion will be focused on the Native American influence on the Constitution, the importance of voting, and the impact of the Census and Redistricting to our community and families. Students will also be able to register to vote at this event. This event is hosted by the Associated Students of Ventura College (ASVC), the VC Political Science Club, and M.E.Ch.A. de VC. Students who attend this event will be able to receive a FREE lunch for attending. For more information regarding the VC Civic Engagement opportunities please contact Libby Fatta, at lfatta@vcccd.edu.
Link to participate via zoom:
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e9oyIrfaRHWdt8JZ296lqg
National Voter Registration Day:
Are you registered to vote? Register to vote on Tuesday, September 28th from 10a-1p in the VC Bookstore quad or MCE/MCW quad to celebrate National Voter Registration Day. Students will also be able to register to vote at this event. Any student who participates in the event by registering to vote or participating in an alternative civic engagement activity will be able to receive a FREE lunch from the L&T Catering Food Truck on campus that day. This event is hosted by the Associated Students of Ventura College (ASVC), the VC Political Science Club, and M.E.Ch.A. de VC. For more information regarding the VC Civic Engagement opportunities please contact Libby Fatta, at lfatta@vcccd.edu.
Spring 2021 Virtual Student Events
In partnership with the Black Student Union, Classified Staff, Faculty, and Administrators, the Associated Students of Ventura College invite you to participate in Black History Month programs this February 2021, at Ventura College. To celebrate and advocate for Black Culture, Traditions, Education, History, and Arts, we invite our students and campus community to attend our weekly webinar series every Thursday during Black History Month.
- Week 1: Thurs, Feb 4th at 12 PM: Celebrating and Highlighting VC Black Leadership
- Week 2: Thursday, Feb 11th at 12 PM: History of Black History Month
- 4: Thursday, Feb 25th at 12 PM: Highlighting Local Black Musicians & History of Hip Hop
Zoom Link to Join the Webinar Series: https://zoom.us/j/96950966240
For more information regarding Black History Month programming at VC, please reach out to Student Activities Specialist Libby Fatta at lfatta@vcccd.edu
The Associated Students of Ventura College would like to invite Students and our Campus Community to our virtual Student Life Day this semester on Wednesday, February 10th, 2021, from 11a-1p via zoom. We will showcase our Student Clubs and Organizations to new and returning students! We are doing things a little differently this year to highlight our Clubs at our virtual Student Life Day. Each Club will be presenting information on their clubs regarding club activities, meetings, and initiatives and how students can get involved at VC. Students who attend Student Life Day will also get the opportunity to win a Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device with Alexa Voice Remote or an All-new Echo Dot (4th Gen) Smart speaker with Alexa in Glacier White.
Join VC’s Virtual Student Life Day on Wednesday, 2/10/21, from 11a-1p:
https://zoom.us/j/99115128867?pwd=YmFpdVB3ZS9GZ2Y2cVRuSGxmaDl4Zz09
VC Student Elections: April 20th-April 21st:
Currently enrolled students may vote electronically by logging on to the VCCCD portal anytime between 8:00 am on April 20, 2021, through 8:00 pm on April 21, 2021.
Courtesy Polls may be located on college campuses each day. Check with your College Student Activities Office.
Election challenges are due by the close of polls at 8 pm.
Register for the conference by clicking here: https://www.mechadevc.com
The conference's goal is to empower students with knowledge of the meaning and history of Chicanismo, the opportunities available at Ventura College, and exposure to local resources, both people and information. Attendees will be Ventura College students, local high school students, and community members.
We encourage you to pre-register and attend as many sessions as interest you. There will be a raffle held for those who pre-registration; additionally, raffles will be held at the end of each speaker panel. There is so much interesting information on both days for new and continuing students and transfer students and community members. We encourage you to share the email with students, staff, faculty, or anyone else you'd think might benefit from the wealth of information presented at our Spring 2021 M.E.Ch.A. Student Leadership Conference: Activism to Action on April 21-22, 2021.
Spring 2021 M.E.Ch.A. Student Leadership Conference: Activism to Action on April 21-22, 2021 link to our website for registration, schedule, and speaker profiles:
If you have any questions, you can contact me or our MEChA Co-chairpersons of this event: Devin Glass devin_glass1@my.vcccd.edu or Jack Bui bui.jacky@gmail.com.
Earth Day Celebration Webinar: Where Does Our Waste Go? - Hosted by Environmental Specialist, Kelsey Hammond - Wednesday, 4.21.21 4 pm-5 pm
https://cccconfer.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xuvOioC0Q4SN2pYSB6319A
Where does your waste go after you throw it "away"? Join City of Ventura's Environmental Specialist, Kelsey Hammond, to learn about the local and global waste stream. Understand the impact of landfills, plastics, and recycling and what you can do today to reduce your impact.
Earth Day Celebration Webinar: Sustainable Living Tips - Hosted by the Ventura College Environmental & Outdoor Student Organization – Thursday, 4.22.21 7 pm – 8 pm
https://cccconfer.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Oj7I_OiuRvqUm9CM4hMaOw
Join EOSO to get quick snippets about environmental issues and practical ways to address such issues in our daily lives.
2021 Earth Day Drive-Thru – 4.27.21
On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, the Associated Students of Ventura College is partnering with the Basic Needs Office for a drive-thru food pantry to celebrate Earth Day. Students will be able to receive groceries*, VC Swag, Earth Day-related goodies, and a free Chicken Wrap Lunch Meal! The event will be held at VC Main Campus from 11:00 am-1:00 pm and at the Ventura College East Campus (VCEC) in Santa Paula from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. These pantry events are open only to VC students.
Students will need to RSVP by Friday, April 23, 2021, to attend this event. Students must bring their Student ID number, remain in their car, and wear a mask while attending the event.
*Supplies are limited—first-come, first-served.
For more information for the Basic Needs Office and drive-thru food pantries, please contact John Ruff at john_ruff1@vcccd.edu. For more information regarding the Associated Students of Ventura College and the Student Activities Office, please contact Libby Fatta at lfatta@vcccd.edu.
Fall 2020 Virtual Student Events
In partnership with Classified Staff, Faculty, and Administrators, the Associated Students of Ventura College invite you to participate in Latinx Heritage Month this Sept. 15, 2020- Oct. 15, 2020, at Ventura College. To celebrate and advocate for Latinx Culture, Traditions, Education, History, and Arts, we invite our students and campus community to attend our weekly webinar series every Wednesday during Latinx Heritage Month.
The first weekly webinar will be on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, at noon via zoom to highlight VC Latinx Leadership. The Speakers will be made up of VC Leadership that will share their personal and professional background, challenges they faced and how they overcame them, how they got to their leadership roles, and what advice they have for students. The remainder of the weekly webinar topics will be based on History of Latinx Culture, Movements in Hispanic and Afro-Latinx Communities, This History of the East Campus and Santa Clara Valley, and Celebration & Art: Poetry, Music, Dance.
- Week 1: September 16th, 2020: Latinx Leadership at VC
- Week 2: September 23rd, 2020: History of Latinx culture
- Week 3: September 30th, 2020: Movements in Hispanic Communities
- Week 4: October 7th, 2020: This History of the East Campus and Santa Clara Valley
- Week 5: October 7th, 2020: Celebration & Art: Poetry, Music, Dance
For more information regarding Latinx Heritage Month programming, please reach out to Student Activities Specialist Libby Fatta at lfatta@vcccd.edu.
Latinx Heritage Month Week 2 Webinar:
Learn more about Latinx Heritage Month in this Webinar which focuses on Race, Ethnicity, Language: Identity Hispanic Heritage vs. Latinx Heritage and Chicano Student Movements.
Latinx Heritage Month Week 3 Webinar:
Listen to a Ventura College Webinar for Latinx Heritage Month. Our Week 3 Webinar focuses on Movements in Latinx Communities through a sociology perspective and Ventura College HSI Initiatives.
Latinx Heritage Month Week 4 Webinar:
Ventura College presents Week 4 of their Latinx Heritage Month Weekly Webinars. This week's topic is The History of the East Campus and Santa Clara Valley. Local leaders from the Santa Paula area and Ventura College East Campus share their experiences in leadership roles relating to Ventura College East Campus and the Santa Clara Valley.
To celebrate Constitution Day on September, 17th, 2020, the Associated Students of Ventura College (ASVC) and Political Science Club is interested in planning an informative, interactive, and nonpartisan Virtual Panel Discussion on Thursday, September 17th, 2020, at 11:30a-1:00p via Zoom for the VC Community. We would like to focus the conversation around the Constitution, voter registration, the importance of voting and the impact of the 2020 Census to our community and families.
For more information regarding the VC Constitution Day Panel Discussion please reach out to Libby Fatta, at lfatta@vcccd.edu.
Ventura College invites you to listen to a non-partisan panel discussion presented on Constitution Day 2020.
The Associated Students of Ventura College in partnership with our VC Student Clubs host a Student Life Day celebration every semester. For the Fall 2020 Student Life Day, Student Clubs and Organizations did things a little differently this year to highlight our Clubs at our virtual Student Life Day. Each Club presented information on their clubs regarding club activities, meetings, and initiatives and how students can get involved at VC. Some students who attended Student Life Day also won giveaways for items such as wireless headphones, Alexa Fire Sticks, Echo Dot Smart Speakers, Wireless Mice, and Pebblebee wallet and key finders!
For more information regarding Student Life Day, please reach out to Student Activities Specialist Libby Fatta at lfatta@vcccd.edu.
Join the Associated Students of Ventura College and the Ventura College Political Science Club Thursday, November 5th from 12-1 via Zoom for a Reflection on the Election Student Forum. This is a forum to help students dealing with anxiety, nervousness, and depression surrounding the Election. We think it is important to host a virtual space for students to ask questions and share their voices. The VC Student Health Center Nurse Coordinator, Mary Jones and VC Mental Health Counselor, Andrew Nelson will be addressing concerns related to anxiety, nervousness, and depression during the event. VC Political Science Faculty Kenyon Callahan and Corinna McKoy will facilitate a dialogue around the presidential elections. We think it’s important to provide students with a space to express their voices, especially as we continue to remain virtual due to COVID-19! For more information, please contact Colin Braza at ASVCdea@vcccd.edu or Libby Fatta at lfatta@vcccd.edu.
Link to Join Reflection on the Election on Thursday, November 5th, from 12-1 PM: https://zoom.us/j/94310436576?pwd=c1M1Undhb1kxRWQwQ2x5c29UNFBwdz09.