From the Desk of The President
IVC is proud to participate in the I’m First-Gen College Student Celebration on Tuesday, November 8. With incredible support from the Classified Senate, Guided Pathways, and the Office of Student Equity, this celebration is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of our first-generation students, as well as our first-generation faculty, staff, and administrators.
From the Desk of The President
IVC is proud to participate in the I’m First-Gen College Student Celebration on Tuesday, November 8. With incredible support from the Classified Senate, Guided Pathways, and the Office of Student Equity, this celebration is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of our first-generation students, as well as our first-generation faculty, staff, and administrators.
11th Annual IVC/Saddleback Student Research Symposium
On October 29, the IVC Honors Program and Saddleback Honors Program hosted the 11th Annual IVC/Saddleback Student Research Symposium. IVC and Saddleback students convened in person on the Saddleback College campus to share oral presentations and poster displays of their research in a range of disciplines. Of the 47 research projects, 36 were presented by IVC students. The event featured a keynote address by Dr.
Women in Business
Purpose and Services
Women In Business strives to bring all women and future female leaders that aspire to be part of the business world together with social, networking, and recreational events. Our mission at Irvine Valley College is to foster a positive and inclusive environment for women pursuing a career in business and provide opportunities for members to develop leadership skills. We strive for gender equity and intersectionality whilst empowering women to further their professional development in the business field.
IVC's Marketing Team Picks Up Eight NCMPR Awards
IVC’s Marketing and Creative Services team picked up seven Medallion Awards and one Rising Star Award from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) District 6 last week. District 6 covers Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Territory of Guam.
IVC’s creative team won in the following categories:
Gold Medallion:
IVC Speech Team Makes Triumphant Return to In-Person Tournaments
After two and a half years of virtual competition, the IVC Speech Team made its victorious return to in-person competition earlier this month at the 2022 PSCFA Warm-Up Tournament hosted by El Camino College. Fifteen colleges and universities from across Southern California and Arizona came together to compete at the event.
UC Irvine Alum Finds Second Life at IVC
Jeff Botwin has one piece of advice when it comes to achieving an overdue goal: “It’s never too late.” And while it wasn’t easy, the IVC alum’s decision to return to college proved well worth the investment.
“Going back to school can be unnerving. It can feel like you're going backwards,” admits Botwin. “But for me, it was really enjoyable … it was something that made me happier since it was taking me in the right direction.”