Ventura Speaks | Oct. 29

Centennial Celebration at Ventura College

Join the Division of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences on October 29 in for Ventura Speaks, a FREE Centennial Celebration filled with discovery, connection, and creativity—from student oral histories to live music and poetry.

Wednesday, October 29 at Guthrie Hall

Oral History Forum

• 10 a.m. - Noon
• Students and faculty present research based on oral histories and local archival materials—bringing community voices and often-forgotten stories to light.
• Moderator: Michael Ward

Liberal Arts & Public Humanities Initiative Symposium 

• 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• Faculty panels led by Anthony Mansueto
• Explore the college’s mission and community insights

Centennial Celebration

• 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Music by by acclaimed New Zealand musician Mark Menzies,
• Poetry reading with Luzmaria Espinosa
• Photography exhibit by Yvette Marthell
• Honoring of alumna and community leader Ola Washington.
• Light refreshments

Share Your Story 

• Community members are invited to share their life experiences
• Contribute to a growing archive that honors the lived history of our community
• Contact Anthony Mansueto at amansueto@vcccd.edu or 805-289-6230