Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Month celebrates the breadth of people that make up our IVC campus community. This is an opportunity to learn about human experiences other than our own, connect in community with one another, and to reexamine the ways we need to grow and change to better support one another.
SOCCCD Celebrates CA Community Colleges Month in April!
A time to recognize and celebrate the important role that community colleges play in providing accessible education, fostering opportunity, and building strong communities.
Join us as we honor the impact of community colleges on students, educators, and society as a whole.
Featured IVC Event
DEIA Day
Honoring Indigenous Voices: Culture, Wisdom and Community
Friday, April 3, 2026 | 7:45 am - 1 pm | Outdoor Learning Labs & A 311
Join us for a campuswide gathering dedicated to elevating Indigenous voices, honoring ancestral knowledge, and strengthening relationships with the Native communities whose ancestral homelands and traditional territories we gather upon.
Week 1: April 1-3
ELEVATE AAPI: Brewing & Beyond - Traditional Tea Arts Meets Modern Tea Mixology
Wednesday, April 1 | 3 - 4:30 pm | CAAANPI, B 354 | Register »
ELEVATE AAPI is partnering with the English Language Center (ELC) to host a Tea Mixology workshop. This hands-on workshop brings together the art of traditional Chinese tea brewing and fun, modern tea mixology. Participants will practice brewing techniques, experiment with creative tea blends, and craft their own personalized tea through guided group activities. Event hosted by Lauren Luo, National Tea Luminary – Ambassador of Tea Culture and Branding, Invited Speaker at World Tea Expo, and Certified Senior Tea Master and Tea Evaluator. Open to All Students.
Monarch Nights
Wednesday, April 1 | 3 - 4 pm | Virtual | Register »
Join us in a series of monthly workshops for Dream Scholars, focusing on different themes such as student resources, self-care/stress relief techniques, financial aid, know your rights, and more! Registration required.
ELEVATE AAPI: Visualizing Success - Be Empowered to Create the Life You Desire
Wednesday, April 1 | 2 - 4 pm | CAANAPI, B 354 | Register »
Visualizing Success is a hands-on workshop where students will be guided to create their own vision board. They will be guided through a meditation/visualization process using their created vision to feel into the reality of their dreams.
Week 2: April 6-10
ELEVATE AAPI: The China Games - The Ultimate China Challenge
Tuesday, April 7 | 1 - 2 pm | CAANAPI, B 354 | Register »
Explore China. Test your knowledge. Win the challenge. Students will learn about geography, food and holidays of China. Students will earn small prizes when they participate in the games.
Arab Heritage Month Event
Wednesday, April 8 | Noon - 2 pm | SSC Quad
Celebrate Arab Heritage Month with us! Join us for an inspiring event highlighting the history, culture, and contributions of Arab communities through conversation, connection, and celebration.
Black Student Success Scholars: We Are Magic - Black Resilience, Cultural Wealth, and Storytelling Circles
Wednesday, April 8 | 3 - 4:30 pm | SAC 130
Come join Black Student Success Scholars (BSSS) in our monthly meetings! Porch Talks are a safe space for students from the African diaspora to build a sense of connectedness and learn to advocate for themselves while discussing important topics in the Black community.
Week 3: April 13-17
Pride Scholars: CCC LGBTQ+ Virtual Summit Watch Party
Wednesday-Thursday, April 15-16 | 9 am - 2 pm | SAC 130 | Register »
The 8th Annual California Community Colleges (CCC) LGBTQIA2S+ Summit is proudly presented by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. This year’s theme, Planted in Pride and Purpose: Cultivating Queer Futures, emphasizes the summit’s intention to nurture an environment centered on steadfast community and persistent growth. Attend the Summit together with IVC Pride Scholars by joining this watch party!
Heart Scholars: Table Talks
Thursday, April 16 | 11 am - Noon | SAC 130 and Online via Zoom | Register »
All students are invited to join our monthly Table Talks meetings to learn about IVC’s basic needs, support and resources, and our various community partnerships across Orange County.
Week 4: April 20-24
Art Opening Minds Event Series - Part 2: Film & Mental Wellness
Monday, April 20 | Noon - 1:30 pm | SSC 260K | Register »
Join Disability Support Programs for Students (DSPS) for a two-part Interactive Workshop Series focused on creativity, connection, and mental wellness. We will be providing free pizza for lunch.
Part 2: Film and Mental Wellness Engage in meaningful conversations around mental wellness.
• Viewing of independent films related to mental health
• Guided discussion and interactive activities
• Optional canvas painting during the workshop
ELEVATE AAPI Wellness Wednesdays – Savor AAPI Flavors and Stories
Wednesday, April 22 | 2 - 3 pm | CAANAPI, B 354 | Register »
Take a well-deserved break from studying and join our Wellness Wednesday Workshop Series! Each workshop features thoughtfully planned wellness activities designed to help you relax, recharge, and refocus. All materials and supplies are provided at no cost, just show up and enjoy. Make time for self-care, creativity, and connection right here on campus in a welcoming, low-stress environment.
Gaypril Pride Celebration
Thursday, April 23 | 11 am - 1 pm | SSC Quad
Join us for IVC’s annual Pride Celebration! Come explore LGBTQIA+ community resources and vendors, on-campus organizations, and participate in fun activities.
Week 5: April 27-30
Black Student Success Scholars: Health is Wealth — Nutrition, Fitness, and Holistic Health
Wednesday, April 30 | 3 - 4:30 pm | SAC 130
Come join Black Student Success Scholars (BSSS) in our monthly meetings! Porch Talks are a safe space for students from the African diaspora to build a sense of connectedness and learn to advocate for themselves while discussing important topics in the Black community.
CCC LGBTQ+ Virtual Summit 2026 Planted in Pride and Purpose: Cultivating Queer Futures
Wednesday - Thursday, April 15-16 | 9 am - 2:30 pm | Virtual | More Info »
This year’s theme, Planted in Pride and Purpose: Cultivating Queer Futures, emphasizes the summit’s intention to nurture an environment centered on steadfast community and persistent growth. Registration Required.* Free to Attend!
Black Student Success Week - Revolution: (Re)Defining Black Student Success
Monday - Friday, April 20-24 | Noon - 1 pm | Virtual | More Info »
The 2026 Black Student Success Week shifts from institutional designations (BSIs) to an overall structural transformation, and calls for a deliberate redefinition of who higher education serves, how it serves, and who controls the narrative of Black student success.
OC Japan Fair
Friday - Sunday, April 3-5 | Varied Hours | OC Fair and Event Center, Costa Mesa | More Info »
Grab your friends, and celebrate the largest Japanese cultural festivals in Southern California. Enjoy the experience of tasting, shopping, and learning about Japanese culture. There will also be a cosplay show, tuna cutting show, popular Japanese artists/comedians performances, traditional instrument performances, games, kimono models meet and greet, and more!
"Cielo In The Streets" con Cielo Dance Events
Saturday, April 4 | 6 pm | East 4th Street, Santa Ana | More Info »
Dancing Salsa & Bachata Outdoors
Aloha Fair: Arts & Crafts Show
Saturday, April 11 | 11 am - 3 pm | LePort Montessori Irvine Spectrum North, Irvine | More Info »
Enjoy cultural displays and activities showcasing the heritage of Hawaii & Polynesia This is an awesome in-person event where you can soak up the good vibes, enjoy cool activities, and meet fellow aloha lovers.
Viet Book Fest 2026
Sunday, April 12 | 10 am - 5 pm | Bowers Museum, Santa Ana | More Info »
An all-day event celebrating Vietnamese diasporic literature.
ASL Coffee Night at Irvine Spectrum Center 2026
Friday, April 24 | 6:30 - 10 pm | Irvine Spectrum, Irvine | More Info »
Join for a fun signing night, chatting, and coffee at Irvine Spectrum for ASL Deaf Coffee Night! Everyone is Welcome, no level required!
The 50th Annual Orange County Arts and Disability Festival “Shine On!"
Saturday, April 25 | 8 am - 3:30 pm | Main Place Mall, Santa Ana | More Info »
The annual Orange County Arts and Disability Festival is held each spring to culminate year-round, school and community-based arts program efforts, including hands-on workshops, a resource fair of community organizations that provide services to the disability community, performances, and a visual art exhibit, serving all ages and all disabilities.
Check out our various clubs on campus that bring together students with shared interests ranging from academics, sports, arts, and cultural backgrounds.