In the realm of higher education – where lectures and textbooks often dominate – Irvine Valley College Business Sciences Professor John Russo is on a mission to break the mold. His manifesto? To propel students out of the confines of traditional learning and into a realm of hands-on experience, networking, and industry immersion.
Sometimes “success stories” make winning look too easy. In truth, success often stems from grit – the ability to overcome obstacles, pursue passions, and translate persistence into measurable growth, thereby opening doors to new opportunities. Carrie Arrieta, currently a Managing Consultant with United Health Group's Optum sector, exemplifies the transformative power of higher education, which she credits in part to her experience at Irvine Valley College (IVC).
The IVC Circle K International Club attended the annual California-Nevada-Hawaii Circle K International District Convention in Riverside on March 22 – 24. Circle K members from colleges across the district gathered for educational workshops, leadership training, service projects, networking, elections, and to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments. IVC Circle K International is proud and honored to be the home club of the newly elected governor for the California-Nevada-Hawaii District of Circle K International, Dylan Nelson.
After winning 118 awards over 22 days of competition this season, the IVC Speech Team tested their talents by competing at the 34th Annual International Forensics Association (IFA) Speech and Debate Championships. IFA is an affiliate of the National Communication Association and promotes the diversity of speech and debate competition in countries around the world by hosting an annual tournament in alternating geographic locations.
Promote Taiwanese culture, establish unity among the Taiwanese/Taiwanese American community at IVC and create a sense of community through the different events.
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We are a student-led academic organization that gives students the opportunity to explore the interdisciplinary field of neuroscience while developing a collaborative community with shared interests. Whether you plan to pursue a career in this field or are simply curious about the brain, our club is open to anyone who is interested. We offer mentorship and collaboration on research projects, create volunteering opportunities, and hold events that foster the wider community’s interest in neuroscience.
The purpose of this student organization is to provide an environment for students to exercise critical thinking, acting, public speaking, and advocacy, while becoming familiarized with courtroom procedures through the activity of Mock Trial. This club provides students with the opportunity to participate in simulated criminal and civil trials in the procedure of lower-court trials by performing the roles of attorneys, key witnesses, clerks, timekeepers, and bailiffs.
The geology club looks forward to connecting students who are interested in spending time outdoors in Southern California, exploring and hiking our local trails, observing the local geology, and visiting our local museums. Our goal is to enjoy the amazing geology around us, present and past; we live in the perfect location for it! We intend to work with local non-profits to keep Orange County’s beaches and waterways clean, as well as other local non-profits.
Our mission statement is to provide an appreciation for the many different regional styles of traditional Chinese dance (i.e. Han, Uygur, Kazak, and Mongoloid), as well as explorations of other Asian types of dance. Our goal is to provide a safe, fun, educational, and inclusive environment for everyone interested in learning these cultural dances that are a part of China’s very long history, and present day.
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