Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month | Welcome Week Brings Energy Back to Campus | Seven IVC Students Participate in CSUF Summer Symposium | President Hernandez Welcomes New Student Cohorts | Women's Soccer Team Wins Big, Scores Eight Goals | Finding a Sustainable Career Path

From September 15 to October 15, we honor Latinx Heritage Month. Don’t miss the celebration on Wednesday, September 17—featuring Latin dance lessons, local vendors, and delicious food. Come join the fun and celebrate the vibrant traditions of the Latinx community! See Upcoming Latinx Events at IVC and in the Community »

The first week of the fall semester buzzed with energy as we welcomed students back to campus. From welcome booths to Welcome Week activities, campus came alive with energy as IVC kicked off the new year. Relive the best moments and see if you made it into the photos!
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Seven IVC students showcased their research prowess at the 12th Annual California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) Summer Research Symposium, held on August 7. The symposium marks the culmination of the Undergraduate Research Experience (URE) hosted by Project RAISE (Regional Alliance in STEM Education). Students from IVC were mentored by faculty from CSUF’s College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Over the course of eight weeks, each participant engaged in hands-on, faculty-guided research and received a $5,000 stipend through the URE program. Read More About Summer Research Symposium »

As the fall semester began, President John Hernandez warmly welcomed two new student cohorts to IVC. On August 21, he greeted Puente Cohort 5 with a heartfelt message, sharing his personal journey of family, heritage, and academic success as a first-generation college student. A week later, on August 28, he joined ELEVATE AAPI students for their first Lunch and Learn workshop of the year, where he shared his experiences in higher education and connected with students over lunch. View Photos from ELEVATE AAPI and Puente Welcome Events »

Irvine Valley's women's soccer team had another very impressive showing Friday afternoon at home. The Lasers improved their record to 2-0 on the season with a second, lopsided victory to start the year. They defeated Grossmont, 8-1, and have now outscored their two opponents, 17-1. IVC started the season with a 9-0 win at Cuyamaca the previous week. Read About Women's Soccer »

Jenny Huynh is proof positive that one can leverage core skills to segue into a dream job. Now a global sustainability manager at apparel companies and sister brands Alo Yoga and Bella + Canvas, she embarked on a career in corporate sustainability after several years in the fast-paced field of public accounting and financial auditing. Read More About Jenny Huynh »

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Monday, September 29
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