Have you stopped by the new Promenade Café yet? Located in IVC’s Arts Promenade (WC on the campus map), the café offers a welcoming spot to grab a bite, recharge, and connect with colleagues. Start your day with egg bites or a breakfast sandwich, or stop by for Roman-style pizzas and hot paninis. Drink options include lattes, cold brew, matcha, chai, and fruit smoothies. The café is open Monday–Thursday, 7 am–6 pm, and Friday, 7 am–2:30 pm. View the Promenade Café Menu »

The Arts Promenade and Café officially opened on September 30. If you missed the celebration, watch a video highlight of the ribbon cutting ceremony! 

IVC celebrated Filipino American History Month throughout October with events hosted by ELEVATE AAPI. Students explored Filipino American history and culture through author Michelle Sterling’s journey to publication, a Tagalog workshop, a screening and discussion of Delano Manongs, and talks about the traditional Filipino parol lantern. A campuswide celebration held on October 21 featured cultural performances, traditional Filipino food, and interactive booths. View Photos from Filipino American History Month Celebrations »

IVC has earned three 2026 Pathway Champions awards from the Campaign for College Opportunity, recognizing campuswide English success, equitable outcomes for Black students in English, and growth in associate degrees for transfer. Discover how personalized writing support, community-building programs and faculty collaboration are helping IVC students succeed and prepare for transfer. Read More About Pathway Champions Award »

IVC’s seventh annual Giving Day on October 15 raised $295,871 to support student scholarships and programs. This exceeds last year’s total by $123,000! PRO IVC boosted contributions by adding $1 for every $2 donated, up to a $500 match per account. Thanks to a generous gift from the Samueli Foundation, an additional STEM match provided $1 for every $2 donated to accounts supporting science, technology, engineering and math. Every dollar raised will support scholarships, strengthen programs and expand learning opportunities for IVC students. View Giving Day Photos »

IVC’s Art Gallery presents The Glass Canvas: Contemporary Stained & Fused Glass, Oct. 29–Dec. 12. The exhibition showcases artists reimagining glass as a fine art medium through light, color, texture and dimension, with works spanning glass, painting, sculpture, and mixed media. An opening reception will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, at 5 pm at the IVC Arts Hall and Gallery, W4.103. Admission is free and open to the public. Read More About The Glass Canvas Art Exhibition »

More than 300 students explored academic programs, career pathways, and campus resources at IVC’s fifth annual Pathways to Success Fair on October 7. The event highlighted IVC’s 10 Guided Pathways Interest Areas and featured program presentations, including interactive skits and hands-on demonstrations. View Pathways to Success Photos »

Latiné Heritage Month celebrations wrapped up on October 14 with Conchas y Café with Counselors. The Counseling team invited students to enjoy conchas and coffee while learning how to access support with their academic goals. View Photos from Conchas y Café with the Counselors »

Irvine Valley's women's volleyball team improved its record to 10-5 overall and 8-1 in the Orange Empire Conference with a sweep over Fullerton last Friday at home. The Lasers stayed just one match back of first place Saddleback in the OEC standings. IVC is on the road for two matches this week, starting with Santa Ana at 6 pm on Wednesday. Read More About Women's Volleyball »

Flex Week Proposals Due 
Friday, October 26
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District Fall Fest 
Friday, November 6 | 11 am – 1 pm 

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