IVC Honors First-Generation College Students | Honoring Veterans Through Shared Experience and Service | IVC Model United Nations Team Shines at National Conference | Highlights from Filipino American History Month Celebration | Share IVC's Success in Your Email Signature | Men's Soccer Wins OEC | Former IVC Student Well Poised for Success  

On November 5, IVC hosted its annual First-Generation College Student Celebration honoring the achievements, resilience, and pride of IVC’s first-generation student community. This year’s program emphasized the importance of persistence and completion in math and English, with engaging activities hosted by the Math and Writing Centers to encourage connection with key academic support services. First-Generation Student Club Vice President Rustin Keshavarzian led the ceremonial portion of the event, welcoming attendees and introducing each of the day’s speakers. View Photos from First Gen Celebration »

IVC kicked off its annual Veterans Day Celebration on November 6, bringing the campus together to honor the courage, service, and everyday impact of our veterans. This year’s theme,“Bridging the Gap: The Value of Your Experience in a Changing World,”  highlighted how military skills translate into school, careers, and life beyond. Keynote speaker Brent Theobald—a Marine Corps Force Recon veteran—shared his journey from active duty to championing student veterans. Students also heard from a veteran panel and joined a celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps’ 250th birthday, complete with a traditional cake-cutting ceremony. See Photos from Veterans Day Celebration »

IVC's award-winning Model United Nations (MUN) team achieved national recognition at the National Model United Nations Conference in Washington, D.C., held November 5–9. Competing among top universities and colleges from around the world, IVC students earned an impressive collection of honors including two Outstanding Delegation Awards, two Position Paper Awards, and the rare distinction of chairing three committees. IVC was one of only two community colleges to earn two top awards. Read More about Model UN Conference »

IVC celebrated Filipino American History Month on October 22 with cultural performances, food, and interactive booths honoring Filipino heritage and community. Watch Highlights from Filipino American History Month Celebration »

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Irvine Valley's men's soccer team won the Orange Empire Conference title on Friday afternoon, defeating Golden West, 3-2, in a thrilling match in LeBard Stadium at Orange Coast College. The Lasers and the Rustlers used the artificial turf at OCC due to the heavy off and on rain.

IVC went into the contest one point ahead of Cypress for first place in the standings. Irvine Valley came out on fire, scoring the first three goals of the match in under 20 minutes. Continue Reading Men's Soccer »

Caitlyn DeJesus’s love of numbers and logic ultimately laid the groundwork for her career path. The former IVC Honors student transferred to University of Southern California’s (USC) Marshall School of Business after a course taught by IVC professor Don Bradshaw piqued her interest in the field of accounting. “Dr. Bradshaw’s Financial Accounting class really caught my attention,” she says. “Then after taking six exams in his class and performing well on all of them I realized accounting resonated with me, specifically because it is systemic and logical,” she said. Read More About Caitlyn DeJesus »

International Day   
Wednesday, November 19 | Noon – 2 pm | Live Oak Terraces  
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"On the Backs of Our Ancestors" Film Screening  
Wednesday, November 19 | 1 – 3 pm | A 311 and Zoom 
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Adopt a Family Donation Drop-Off Period Ends December 1
Donations may be delivered to SSC, Room 220 by noon on December 1.
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Holiday Mingle 
Tuesday, December 2 | 2 – 3:30 pm | PAC Lobby 

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