Campus News & Events

• ‘Tis the season: AVC receives $100,000 gift for students
  Posted: December 9, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  A long-held desire by McDonald’s franchise owners Hernando and Fran Marroquin to open opportunities for young people through athletics has resulted in a $100,000 donation by the couple to the Antelope Valley College Foundation.
• College’s RN program graduates named
  Posted: December 9, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Students successfully completing Antelope Valley College’s associate degree program in nursing are due to receive their nursing pins during a 3 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 11) ceremony at the Poppy Pavilion, Antelope Valley Fairgrounds.
• First class of radiologic technology students ready for jobs
  Posted: December 9, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  The first class of graduates from Antelope Valley College’s Radiologic Technology Program will be presented pins 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 in the Board Room, SSV 151, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• Craft fair “encore” to be held Dec. 18
  Posted: December 2, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  A second holiday craft fair will he held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 at Antelope Valley College’s Cafeteria, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• Pink Floyd meets “The Wizard of Oz” Dec. 3
  Posted: December 2, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Antelope Valley College’s student rock band Test Flight will seek to do some myth busting Dec. 3 when it performs Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” synchronized with the classic film “The Wizard of Oz.”
• Food handler certification offered at AVC
  Posted: November 30, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Food service employees needing to meet state safety requirements can enroll in a Food Handler Certificate course offered 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 through Corporate and Community Services at Antelope Valley College.
• Health care providers to learn about cardiac, respiratory emergencies
  Posted: November 30, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Recognizing cardiac and respiratory emergencies and instituting life-support measures will be the focus of a one-day workshop offered 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7 by Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office.
• Get help with finances at AVC
  Posted: November 30, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Financial tips and strategies will be among the topics of a two-hour workshop on “Family Financial Success” to be presented noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 through Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office.
• AVC to show students where to find the money
  Posted: November 9, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  High school seniors planning to attend Antelope Valley College (AVC) and current AVC students are invited to learn how to apply for scholarships through the Antelope Valley College Foundation.
• AVC to host StoryFest Nov. 20
  Posted: November 9, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  A celebration of the diversity of cultures as expressed through stories and folktales will be the focus of Antelope Valley College’s StoryFest, 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20 at the Antelope Valley College Choral Room, FA3-162, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• Constitution exam offered for prospective teachers
  Posted: November 9, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Teaching credential candidates needing to take a U.S. Constitution examination can enroll for the exam being offered 3:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3 through Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Education Office.
• Pharmacy tech training program offered at AVC
  Posted: November 1, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  People interested in becoming eligible to work as registered pharmacy technicians can enroll in a training program offered by Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office in cooperation with Boston Reed College beginning Nov. 6.
• Grant writing workshop to assist money seekers
  Posted: October 26, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  People wanting to learn to write a winning grant proposal are encouraged to enroll in “Grant Writing Fundamentals” a one-day workshop offered by Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Education Office Nov. 20 at the Lancaster campus, 3041 W. Ave. K.
• Fundraising workshop to provide proven examples
  Posted: October 26, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Simple yet proven examples of fundraising will be the focus of a one-day workshop "Fundraising Fundamentals" presented 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 by Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office at the Lancaster campus, 3041 W. Ave. K. The workshop will meet in BE 243.
• Learn to sell on the world's largest online marketplace
  Posted: October 26, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Learning to sell on eBay, the world's largest online marketplace, is the focus of an all-day workshop offered 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 13 by Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office.
• Get help with finances at AVC
  Posted: October 26, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Financial tips and strategies will be among the topics of a two-hour workshop on “Family Financial Success” to be presented noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 through Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office.
• Food handler certification offered at AVC
  Posted: October 26, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Food service employees needing to meet state safety requirements can enroll in a Food Handler Certificate course offered 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6 through Corporate and Community Services at Antelope Valley College.
• SAT-1 preparation workshops slated
  Posted: October 26, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  A series of four workshops designed to improve the scores of college-bound students taking the SAT is being offered starting Friday, Nov. 5 through Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office.
• Guitarist to perform benefit concert
  Posted: October 20, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Guitarist William Davila will perform a concert to benefit the Antelope Valley Symphony Orchestra and Master Chorale (AVSOMC) at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3 in the Antelope Valley College Recital Hall, FA3 162, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• Break out the lederhosen for Oktober Kirmes-Fest at AVC
  Posted: October 18, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  German food, entertainment and games will be part of Antelope Valley College’s Oktober Kirmes-Fest celebration 4-8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 23 in the campus Cafeteria, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• Smoking prohibited
  Posted: October 5, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Students and employees are reminded that smoking is prohibited on campus, except in parking lots.
• Seminar to look at how to launch a law enforcement career
  Posted: October 4, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Anyone wanting to know how to pursue a career in law enforcement can enroll in a community education course, “Prepare for a Career in Law Enforcement,” being held 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 16 in room LS1 132 at Antelope Valley College, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• Loan signing specialist training at AVC
  Posted: October 4, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  The California real estate industry is in need of notaries to become loan document signing specialists – a skill that will be covered in a workshop for those trained to be notary publics 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 17 through Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office.
• Computerized bookkeeping offered at AVC
  Posted: September 30, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  A workshop that will provide an introduction to QuickBooks Pro and its related bookkeeping functions will be held 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, through Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office.
• Notary public training and exam offered at AVC
  Posted: September 30, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  People interested in working as notary publics can learn how to perform the job and prepare for a required state exam through a one-day “Notary Public Workshop” offered through Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office at 8 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 16.
• AVC solar power project to begin construction
  Posted: September 28, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Construction is slated to begin next week on a solar system that is expected to provide for more than half of Antelope Valley College’s annual electricity consumption.
• Valley’s largest job fair set for Oct. 6
  Posted: September 28, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Job seekers are encouraged to attend the Antelope Valley’s largest job fair 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6 as Antelope Valley College hosts the 15th Semi-Annual Fall Career Information and Job Fair at the Lancaster campus, 3041 W. Ave. K.
• Exhibit focuses on collage in painting and drawing
  Posted: September 27, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  A group exhibition that explores the transformative power of collage will be held Sept. 29-Oct. 22 in the Antelope Valley College Art Gallery, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• AVC to host university and college representatives
  Posted: September 22, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Students wanting to continue their education at a college, university or technical school will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from approximately 30 public and private institutions when Antelope Valley College hosts its annual Transfer Day 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 28.
• Learn to relax through Reiki
  Posted: September 10, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Two days of instruction in Reiki -- whose practitioners claim the practice leads to soothing, relaxing energy – will be held Sept. 17-18 at Antelope Valley College.
• Learn to sell on the world’s largest online marketplace
  Posted: September 10, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Learning to sell on eBay, the world’s largest online marketplace, is the focus of an all-day workshop offered 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 25 by Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office.
• Owners, prospective owners of rental properties offered advice
  Posted: September 10, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  The fundamentals of purchasing and managing rental properties will be covered in a three-hour course to be taught through Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 25.
• Food handler certification offered at AVC
  Posted: September 10, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Food service employees needing to meet state safety requirements can enroll in a Food Handler Certificate course offered 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 through Corporate and Community Services at Antelope Valley College.
• Workshop set to help non-accountants
  Posted: September 10, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Helping non-accountants acquire accounting skills is the focus of a one-day workshop offered 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, through Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office.
• Medical transcription course to be offered
  Posted: September 3, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Anyone interested in pursuing a career in medical transcription is encouraged to attend a free orientation Sept. 9 for an online medical transcription course to be offered by Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office.
• LVN phlebotomy course offered at AVC
  Posted: September 3, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Licensed vocational nurses (LVN), registered nurses, physician assistants and medical assistants can obtain phlebotomy certification though a six-unit continuing education course offered through Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 11.
• SAT-1 preparation workshop slated
  Posted: September 3, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  A series of four Saturday workshops designed to improve the scores of college-bound students taking the SAT is being offered starting Sept. 11 through Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office.
• Additional guard training offered at AVC
  Posted: September 3, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Additional security guard training to meet continuing education requirements of those with a valid security guard card will be offered 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 11 and 18 through Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• Clouds drift into gallery
  Posted: August 31, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Sculpture and painting by Melinda Smith Altshuler is featured in the Antelope Valley College Art Gallery’s first show of the new season on display through Sept. 17 at 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• Stadium to be named after retired coach
  Posted: August 31, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Antelope Valley College officials announced today that the college’s stadium will be renamed Brent Carder Marauder Stadium at a ceremony during half-time of this Saturday night’s home opening football game.
• Online medical transcription course to be offered
  Posted: August 25, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Anyone interested in pursuing a career in medical transcription is encouraged to attend a free orientation Sept. 9 for an online medical transcription course to be offered by Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office.
• Vendors invited to participate in craft fair
  Posted: August 24, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Vendors interested in participating in the Fall 2010 Craft Fair to be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 13 at Antelope Valley College should reserve a space by Oct. 15.
• Grant writing workshop to assist money seekers
  Posted: August 24, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  People wanting to learn to write a winning grant proposal are encouraged to enroll in “Grant Writing Fundamentals,” a one-day workshop offered by Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office Sept. 4 at the Lancaster campus, 3041 W. Ave. K.
• Campus parking enforcement clarified
  Posted: August 23, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Students wanting to park on campus will need to obtain permits from the Cashier’s Office by Friday, Sept. 3 to avoid being cited.
• AVC graduate chosen for statewide award
  Posted: August 20, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Kay Ryan, an Antelope Valley College graduate and the nation’s poet laureate for two years, has been chosen to receive the California Community College Distinguished Alumni Award for 2010.
• Book rental delay
  Posted: August 19, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  A plan to allow students to rent textbooks through the AVC Marauder Bookstore has been delayed due to late arrival of the software to operate the program.
• Event and wedding planning focus of course at AVC
  Posted: August 19, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  People interested in event or wedding planning can gain hands-on experience and certification through a 10-week course by Antelope Valley College Corporate and Community Services.
• Learn to sell on the world’s largest online marketplace
  Posted: August 17, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Learning to sell on eBay, the world’s largest online marketplace, is the focus of an all-day workshop offered by Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office.
• Around AVC: Job Fair
  Posted: August 13, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Congressman Howard "Buck" McKeon addresses job seekers at the opening of a job fair the congressman hosted at Antelope Valley College on Friday. Hundreds of job seekers flooded into the campus cafeteria to meet representatives from approximately 50 employers.
• AVC exercise and running course opened to public
  Posted: August 09, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  A physical agility and running (PAR) course that was constructed near Marauder Stadium as part of Antelope Valley College’s West Campus Expansion is now open for use by the public.
• Author to challenge concept of free will at AVC forum Aug. 28
  Posted: August 09, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Author and philosopher Dr. Norm Haughness will discuss his views that challenge the concept humans have a free will as Antelope Valley College hosts “Freedom is a Dangerous Illusion,” 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28 in the college Board Room, SSV 151, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• Learn to relax through Reiki
  Posted: July 19, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Reiki master Lynn Palmer will offer instruction in Reiki -- whose practitioners claim the practice leads to soothing, relaxing energy – July 23-24 at Antelope Valley College.
• Workshop stresses good, nutritious meals on a budget
  Posted: July 19, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Making the most of meals on a limited budget is the focus of a workshop “The 99 Cent Gourmet – How to Feed a Family of Four for $10 or Less” being held at Antelope Valley College 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 28.
• Intravenous therapy certification offered LVNs
  Posted: July 19, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Licensed vocational nurses (LVN) can obtain intravenous therapy certification through three weekend training sessions offered through Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services beginning Friday, July 23.
• “Clutterology” offers cure for pack rats
  Posted: July 19, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  People needing to get rid of the clutter in their lives can get help through a workshop in “Clutterology – Get Rid of Clutter and Get Organized” offered through Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 28.
• Additional guard training offered at AVC
  Posted: July 19, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Additional security guard training to meet continuing education requirements of those with a valid security guard card will be offered 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays, July 24 and 31 through Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• AVC to host 4th grade pupils for “I’m Going to College”
  Posted: July 19, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Instilling a vision for a college education among elementary age children and their parents is the goal of “I’m Going to College,” a half-day event hosted by Antelope Valley College 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 14.
• Learn to sell on the world’s largest online marketplace
  Posted: July 15, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  A course in how to operate a profitable exporting business will be offered through Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday in Room BE 242 at the Lancaster campus, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• Learn exporting business through AVC
  Posted: July 15, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  A course in how to operate a profitable exporting business will be offered through Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday in Room BE 242 at the Lancaster campus, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• AVC exercise and running course opened to public
  Posted: July 6, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  A physical agility and running (PAR) course that was constructed near Marauder Stadium as part of Antelope Valley College's West Campus Expansion is now open for use by the public.
• Food handler certification offered at AVC
  Posted: June 17, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Food service employees needing to meet state safety requirements can enroll in a Food Handler Certificate course offered 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 26 through Corporate and Community Education at Antelope Valley College.
• Grant writing workshops to assist new and experienced money seekers
  Posted: June 17, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  People wanting to learn to write a winning grant proposal are encouraged to enroll in “Grant Writing Fundamentals” and “Grant Writing Intermediate,” one-day workshops offered by Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Education Office June 19 and 26, respectively, at the Lancaster campus, 3041 W. Ave. K.
• Nursing students to graduate Sunday
  Posted: June 4, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Antelope Valley College is doing its part to combat California’s shortage of nurses with 62 graduates due to receive their nursing pins during a 3 p.m. Sunday, June 6 ceremony at the Poppy Pavilion, Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, Lancaster.
• Journalism Recruitment Event
  Posted: May 27, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  
• Counselor honored as Scholar in Residence
  Posted: May 24, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  A counselor who helped establish California's first reentry program for students was named by her colleagues on Wednesday as Antelope Valley College's Scholar in Residence for 2010-11.
• Auditions for “Big Love” to be held at college
  Posted: May 24, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Antelope Valley College’s Theatre Arts Department will hold auditions for Charles Mee’s “Big Love” on Saturday, June 5 from 9-11a.m. and 2-4 p.m., and Sunday, June 6 from 2-4 p.m., in the AVC Black Box Theater, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.  Callbacks will be Sunday, June 6 from 6-8 p.m.
• Free outdoor guitar performance at AVC May 19
  Posted: May 17, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  A 20-piece guitar ensemble led by William Davila will perform an outdoor concert 12:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 19 in the Library Plaza at Antelope Valley College, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster. The performance is free.
• Clothing students host fashion show
  Posted: May 12, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Aspiring clothing students will show off their best work and work the runway during the “Lights, Camera, Fashion 2010” fashion show hosted by Antelope Valley College’s Clothing and Textiles program 12:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27 in the campus Applied Arts Plaza, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• Band to perform at LPAC
  Posted: May 12, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  The Antelope Valley College Concert Band will perform a spring concert 7 p.m. Monday, May 17 at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center (LPAC), 750 W. Lancaster Blvd.
• Workshop set to help non-accountants
  Posted: May 4, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Helping non-accountants acquire accounting skills is the focus of a one-day workshop offered 9 a.m.-5 p.m. this Saturday, May 8, through Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Education Office.
• Survival backpacking seminar slated
  Posted: April 30, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Wilderness specialist Lee Bergthold will lead a survival backpacking seminar 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, May 16 at Antelope Valley College’s Board Room, Student Services Building Room 151, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• “Little Rock Nine” student to discuss effects of desegregation and racism
  Posted: April 28, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Gun-toting troops escorting nine African American students to a previously all-white high school is one of those images that left a significant imprint on the American consciousness.
• Original One-Act Play Festival set for May 6-9
  Posted: April 21, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Antelope Valley College’s 14th Original One-Act Play Festival will be held in the campus Black Box Theatre FA2, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 6 through Friday May 8, and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 9.
• 2010 Grad Finale
  Posted: April 16, 2010
  
• “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing” performs at Antelope Valley College
  Posted: April 13, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Antelope Valley College’s Theatre Arts Department will present Judy Blume’s beloved classic “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing” this weekend at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the AVC Black Box Theatre, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• Mind management strategy class to be held at AVC
  Posted: April 13, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  One-day classes in “Mind Management Strategies” designed to help people attain what they want will be offered through Antelope Valley College’s Contract and Community Services Office.
• Valley’s largest job fair to be held April 14
  Posted: April 8, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  The valley’s largest job fair will bring together job seekers and employers from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 14 as Antelope Valley College hosts its 15th Spring Career Information and Job Fair at the Library Plaza, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• Manage and improve your credit through credit education workshop
  Posted: April 5, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Improving your credit score, budgeting and preparing for home ownership are among the topics to be covered in a Credit Education Workshop 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 9.
• Notary public training and exam offered at AVC
  Posted: April 5, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  People interested in working as notary publics can learn how to perform the job and prepare for a required state exam through “Notary Public Workshop” offered 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 17 through Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office.
• California college advocate to speak at Gala
  Posted: April 5, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Scott Lay will be the keynote speaker at the 80th Anniversary Gala slated for 5:30 p.m. April 17 at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds Poppy Pavilion.
• Construction to start on Health and Science Building
  Posted: March 31, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Work should begin soon on a two-story Health and Science Building at Antelope Valley College’s Lancaster campus following the award of 23 bids to contractors during a special meeting of college trustees Monday.
• Event and wedding planning focus of course at AVC
  Posted: March 24, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  People interested in event or wedding planning can gain hands-on experience and certification through a course offered through Antelope Valley College Corporate and Community Services beginning April 11.
• SAT-1 preparation workshop slated
  Posted: March 24, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  A series of four weekend workshops designed to improve the scores of college-bound students taking the SAT is being offered March 27, April 3, 17 and 24 through Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office.
• Food handler certification offered at AVC
  Posted: March 24, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Food service employees needing to meet state safety requirements can enroll in a Food Handler Certificate course offered Saturday (March 27) through Corporate and Community Services at Antelope Valley College.
• Dancers find inspiration in conquest for April 23-24 performances
  Posted: March 24, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Dancers will explore the concept of “Conquest” when they appear on the stage for the annual Dance Dimensions concert 8 p.m. April 23-24 at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster.
• Short-term classes added at AVC’s Palmdale Center
  Posted: March 24, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Several short-term classes beginning the week of April 12 have been added at Antelope Valley College’s Palmdale Center, 1529 E. Palmdale Blvd.
• Employers sought for valley’s largest job fair April 14
  Posted: March 23, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Employers are invited to participate in the valley’s largest job fair 4-7 p.m. April 14 when Antelope Valley College hosts its 15th Spring Career Information and Job Fair at the campus, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• “Faith in The Classroom” -- AVC to host roundtable discussion
  Posted: March 23, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  The expression of religious faith within educational settings will be the focus of a roundtable discussion 7-10 p.m. March 31 in the Antelope Valley College Board Room, SSV 151, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• Auto body program gets industry certification and new facility
  Posted: March 23, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  When auto body students at Antelope Valley College enter their newly constructed lab this spring, they will find the latest equipment in the industry as well as the promise of national certification.
• Dance Dimensions 2010 Conquest
  Posted: March 19, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  
• AV Christian, Quartz Hill teams among winners at Math Field Day
  Posted: March 15, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Top math students from 15 area high schools spent 90 minutes Friday morning working through a series of written problems devised by Antelope Valley College math faculty members.
• Class provides information on citizenship
  Posted: March 5, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Immigrants interested in becoming United States citizens can enroll in a two-hour workshop offered through Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office.
• Owners, prospective owners of rental properties offered advice
  Posted: March 5, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  The fundamentals of purchasing and managing rental properties will be covered in a three-hour course to be taught through Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office 10 a.m. Saturday, March 13.
• "X-Hunters" to discuss search for crashed planes during AVC presentation
  Posted: March 3, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Efforts by two men to research and locate crash sites of historic aircraft and experimental planes from Edwards Air Force Base and Nevada's Area 51 will be discussed at a free presentation 7 p.m. Thursday, March 25 at Antelope Valley College's Board Room, SSV 151, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• “Unearths” exhibition to show human body prints
  Posted: March 1, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Large format prints made from the human body will be the subject of a solo exhibition by Canadian-born artist Annelie McKenzie in the Antelope Valley College Art Gallery, March 8-April 3.
• Fire academy to hold information sessions
  Posted: February 25, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Antelope Valley College’s municipal fire academy will offer informational meetings to anyone interested in learning more about its fall 2010 academy.
• Seminar to look at how to launch a law enforcement career
  Posted: February 22, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Anyone wanting to know how to pursue a career in law enforcement can enroll in a community education course, “Prepare for a Career in Law Enforcement,” being held 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, March 6 in room LS1 132 at Antelope Valley College, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• Workshop stresses good, nutritious meals on a budget
  Posted: February 22, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Making the most of meals on a limited budget is the focus of a workshop “The 99 Cent Gourmet – How to Feed a Family of Four for $10 or Less” being held at Antelope Valley College 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26.
• “Clutterology” offers cure for pack rats
  Posted: February 22, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  People needing to get rid of the clutter in their lives can get help through a workshop in “Clutterology – Get Rid of Clutter and Get Organized” offered through Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office Friday, Feb. 26.
• Grant writing workshop to assist new and experienced money seekers
  Posted: February 22, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  People wanting to learn to write a winning grant proposal are encouraged to enroll in “Grant Writing Fundamentals,” a one-day workshop offered by Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 in BE 241 at the Lancaster campus, 3041 W. Ave. K.
• Music competition winners to perform March 27
  Posted: February 19, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Young winners of the annual Bach Competition and Gail Newby Concerto Competition, sponsored by the Antelope Valley Symphony Orchestra and Master Chorale, will perform 8 p.m. March 28 at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster.
• Jazz bands to perform at festival 7 p.m. Feb. 27
  Posted: February 19, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Professional jazz musicians will provide a clinic for aspiring high school and college performers when Antelope Valley College sponsors a jazz clinic and festival Saturday, Feb. 27 at Paraclete High School, 42145 30th St. West, Lancaster.
• Open house to be held by Corporate and Community Services
  Posted: February 16, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  An open house to showcase classes offered to residents and businesses through Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24 in the Lancaster campus Cafeteria, 3041 W. Ave. K.
• Palmdale Site becomes Palmdale Center
  Posted: February 10, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Antelope Valley College’s Palmdale Site at 1529 E. Palmdale Blvd. is now officially Palmdale Center, following action by college trustees Feb. 8.
• Auditions set for “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing”
  Posted: February 10, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Antelope Valley College’s Theatre for Young Audiences will hold open auditions for “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing” 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 and 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21 in the Applied Arts Building, room APL 216.
• Vendors/donors for playground recognized
  Posted: February 4, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Community members and contractors who worked to donate labor, materials and equipment for refurbishing the Antelope Valley College Child Development Center playground were recognized during a ceremony Thursday morning at the Lancaster campus.
• Mediator training program starts in February
  Posted: February 2, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  A mediator training program to prepare people to work in a variety of business, community and legal situations will be held through Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office beginning Saturday, Feb. 6 in Room BE 243 (Business Education Building), 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• “Sun etching” technique to be featured at AVC solo exhibition Feb. 9-26
  Posted: January 27, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  A technique of systematically burning through layers of paper to create images will be featured in Antelope Valley College’s Art Gallery when it hosts a solo exhibition by Austin Straus, Feb. 9-26.
• AVC Achievement Award recipients named for 2010
  Posted: January 27, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Antelope Valley College and the Antelope Valley College Foundation have announced six recipients of the 2010 Achievement Awards who will be honored at the college’s 80th Anniversary Gala, Saturday, April 17 at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds.
• California Guard Card course to be held at AVC
  Posted: January 20, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  An eight-hour training course to secure a California Guard Card will be conducted 6 p.m. Fridays, Jan. 29 and Feb. 5 by Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office at the Lancaster campus, 3041 W. Ave. K, Room BE 242.
• Constitution exam offered for prospective teachers
  Posted: January 19, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Teaching credential candidates needing to take a U.S. Constitution examination can enroll for the exam being offered 3:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29 through Antelope Valley College's Corporate and Community Education Office.
• Around AVC: Legislative Day
  Posted: January 14, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  A recent Legislative Day hosted by Antelope Valley College enabled elected leaders to dialogue with college students about issues of concern.
• Around AVC: SOAR Chemistry Demonstration
  Posted: January 14, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Antelope Valley College chemistry instructor Carlos Hernandez performs a demonstration utilizing liquid nitrogen for Students on the Academic Rise (SOAR) High School Science Club students.
• Around AVC: Swearing In
  Posted: January 14, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  State Assemblyman Steve Knight gives the oath of office to Antelope Valley Community College District trustees Betty J. Wienke, Steve Buffalo and Michael R. Adams during the December board meeting.
• Seasoned administrator to guide Palmdale Site
  Posted: January 14, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  A seasoned administrator who helped develop a second campus for a California community college has assumed his duties as director of Antelope Valley College’s Palmdale Site.
• Mediator training program starts in February
  Posted: January 12, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  A mediator training program to prepare people to work in a variety of business, community and legal situations will be held through Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office beginning Saturday, Feb. 6 in Room BE 243 (Business Education Building), 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• Food handler certification offered at AVC
  Posted: January 6, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Food service employees needing to meet state safety requirements can enroll in a Food Handler Certificate course offered Jan. 23 through the Corporate and Community Services at Antelope Valley College.
• Mind management strategy class to be held at AVC
  Posted: January 6, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  A one-day class in “Mind Management Strategies” designed to help people attain what they want will be offered through Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13 at the college’s Palmdale Site, 1529 E. Palmdale Blvd.
• Yoga course offered at AVC
  Posted: January 6, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  A yoga course that applies Deepak Chopra’s “The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success” will be held 5-6:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 12-Feb. 23 in Room FA4 186 at Antelope Valley College, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• The nation's Poet Laureate Kay Ryan speaks to a standing-room-only audience during a visit to AVC
  Posted: January 6, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  A standing-room only audience listened to Antelope Valley College alumni and the nation’s poet laureate Kay Ryan share her poetry and respond to questions during a Dec. 8 visit to campus.
• Experts to discuss religious terrorism at Jan. 12 AVC presentation
  Posted: January 5, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Two experts in religious terrorism will discuss "The Roots of Religious Terrorism" during a 6:30 p.m., Jan. 12 seminar at Antelope Valley College's Board Room, SSV 151, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• Sheriff’s department takes over duties
  Posted: January 4, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies and security officers have started patrolling Antelope Valley College under a contract to serve as the campus police force that went into effect Jan. 1.
• Pharmacy tech training program offers information session
  Posted: January 4, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  An information session on a Pharmacy Technician Training program will be held 6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 22 in BE 245 (Business Education Building), Antelope Valley College, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• Learn to sell on the world’s largest online marketplace
  Posted: January 4, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Learning to sell on eBay, the world’s largest online marketplace, is the focus of an all-day workshop offered by Antelope Valley College’s Contact and Community Services Office.
• SAT-1 preparation workshop slated
  Posted: January 4, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  A series of four weekend workshops designed to improve the scores of college-bound students taking the SAT is being offered Jan. 8, 9, 16 and 22 through Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services Office.
• Learn to relax through Reiki during the new year
  Posted: January 4, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Reiki master Lynn Palmer will offer instruction in Reiki -- whose practitioners claim the practice leads to soothing, relaxing energy -- Jan. 8-9 at Antelope Valley College.
• Customer service training to start in January
  Posted: January 4, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Attitude, communication and conflict resolution will be among the topics covered in a series of customer service training courses offered through Antelope Valley College’s Corporate and Community Services program beginning in January.
• Children’s choir auditions to be held Jan. 11
  Posted: January 4, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  Auditions for children wanting to participate in the Antelope Valley Children’s Choir will be held 5-7 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Antelope Valley College Music Building, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• Woman accepts challenge to deal with basic skills needs
  Posted: January 4, 2010 | Steve Standerfer
  An English as a second language (ESL) and developmental communications instructor with program management experience in complex organizations has been chosen to lead Antelope Valley College’s efforts to equip students with the basic skills in English and math that they’ll need to succeed.

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