Hear from fellow students, staff, faculty and community members as they share their experiences, challenges, successes, and advice about navigating college as a first-generation student. FREE FOOD provided!

First-Generation Panel RSVP – Fill out form https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/rYdnPwgpw7

View the First-Generation Week flyer.

Connect with campus programs, explore student resources, meet staff and faculty, and discover support services available to help you succeed at West Valley College.
FREE FOOD provided! 💙

Why Attend?
College is a journey, and you don't have to navigate it alone! Come build community, discover resources, celebrate your accomplishments, and connect with others who understand your journey.

Your story matters.
Your goals matter. And you belong here!

For questions, please contact Kayla Harper-Alvarez at [email protected].

View the First-Generation Week flyer.

Join Miss B and members of our Public Safety team for a casual meet-and-greet! Stop by, grab a snack, say hello and get to know the people (and pup!) helping keep our campus community safe. Join us from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Kirkorian on the following dates:

* Wednesday, October 21, 2026 - Aguas Frescas
* Wednesday, November 11, 2026- Hot Chocolate
* Wednesday, February 10, 2027- Pizza
* Wednesday, March 3, 2027- Slushies
* Wednesday, April 21, 2027 - Fruit Cups

Join local author Alison "Al" Carpenter Davis for a cozy afternoon of tea and scones as she discusses her book, "Letters Home from Stanford", a collection of 125 years’ of letters, emails, and texts that students wrote home.

“I hate my roommate,” “What am I doing with my life?” and “Who am I away from home?”—these messages capture the heritage, history, and shared experiences of college students anytime, anywhere—alongside correspondence about historical moments such as JFK’s assassination, as well as the 1906 and Loma Prieta earthquakes, and a letter from a soon-to-be- graduate before he ships out to Vietnam.

Students often find the book reassuring, especially the “Resilience” chapter, in which three students from different generations tell their college stories—from early slumps to graduation days. Come meet the author, share a story, and see how letters can bridge generations.

Organized by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Student Achievement Program (SAP).

Meet at Flagpole in Front of Campus (Between FOX and the Gore Student Services Center)

Join us for exciting campus visits to two outstanding Bay Area universities: San José State and Santa Clara universities Explore each campus, learn about academic programs, student life, admissions, and more!

Transportation and lunch are provided.

This free opportunity is open to WVC students. Only 15 student seats are available.

Questions? Contact Hideo Ikeda at [email protected].

The High School Partners Breakfast is an annual relationship-building event that brings together high school counselors, administrators, partners, and West Valley College faculty and staff to strengthen partnerships that support student access and success.

The event provides an opportunity to share institutional updates, enrollment information, student support resources, and collaborative initiatives while recognizing the vital role high school partners play in preparing students for college.

Through networking, dialogue, and information sharing, this breakfast helps foster meaningful connections and aligns efforts to support students' successful transition from high school to West Valley College.

The High School Partners Breakfast was formerly known as the Counselor Breakfast.

A classic american play directed by Teresa Veramendi.

Described by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” Our Town presents the small town of Grover’s Corners in three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, the play depicts the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually – in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre – die. Thornton Wilder's final word on how he wanted his play performed is an invaluable addition to the American stage and to the libraries of theatre lovers internationally.

Show Times

11/13, 11/14, 11/19, 11/20, 11/21 at 7:30 p.m
11/15, 11/22 at 2:00 p.m

A classic american play directed by Teresa Veramendi.

Described by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” Our Town presents the small town of Grover’s Corners in three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, the play depicts the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually – in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre – die. Thornton Wilder's final word on how he wanted his play performed is an invaluable addition to the American stage and to the libraries of theatre lovers internationally.

Show Times

11/13, 11/14, 11/19, 11/20, 11/21 at 7:30 p.m
11/15, 11/22 at 2:00 p.m

A classic american play directed by Teresa Veramendi.

Described by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” Our Town presents the small town of Grover’s Corners in three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, the play depicts the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually – in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre – die. Thornton Wilder's final word on how he wanted his play performed is an invaluable addition to the American stage and to the libraries of theatre lovers internationally.

Show Times

11/13, 11/14, 11/19, 11/20, 11/21 at 7:30 p.m
11/15, 11/22 at 2:00 p.m

FREE haircuts for all West Valley College Students!

The Entrepreneurship Center and E-Club are co-hosting events every Monday this semester beginning at 3 p.m. in CHE 122/124.

Students can learn small business and professional skills through workshops, panels, networking opportunities, and more. These events are free and open to all students, regardless of major or enrollment in specific classes. Students are welcome to attend one event or join us throughout the semester.

For event details and to RSVP, visit www.westvalley.edu/e-center.

Unthanksgiving Day (also known as Indigenous Peoples Sunrise Ceremony) showcases the advocacy and social justice movement for Native Americans that gained most visibility in the 1960s, including the occupation of the island of Alcatraz.

The program will include a land acknowledgement, blessing, traditional ceremony, and tribal leader presentations on Native history and the meaning of Unthanksgiving. We are honored to have leaders and community from the Muwékma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area joining us again this year. We will also have tabling by MOSAIC America and the New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU).

Sponsored by the Office of the Chancellor, WVC Office of Strategy & Equity, and WVC Ethnic Studies program in partnership with:

• WVC Democracy Institute
• WVC School of Language Arts and Social Sciences
• Mosaic America Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area
• New Museum Los Gatos

Drop by the Transfer Center for help filling out your UC and CSU applications!

Join us for a Lunch & Learn to explore Valley Water’s stipend-supported career program and paid summer internship opportunities. Discover career paths in environmental science, biology, chemistry, park management, business, technology, data analytics, marketing, graphic design, and government relations.

Learn how to gain hands-on experience and make a difference in your community through environmental sustainability.

Sign up for Lunch & Learn at bit.ly/valleywater-lunch-learn (hyperlink this). Free lunch is provided.

Questions? Contact Ibuki Hlaing at [email protected]

Drop by the Transfer Center for help filling out your UC and CSU applications!

Book: "The Rainbow Fish" by Marcus Pfister

Reader: Erika Llantero, Disability and Educational Support Program (DESP) Counselor

Schedule

3-3:15 p.m. | Book Reading
3:15-3:30 p.m. | Activity

Drop by the Transfer Center for help filling out your UC and CSU applications!

A classic american play directed by Teresa Veramendi.

Described by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” Our Town presents the small town of Grover’s Corners in three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, the play depicts the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually – in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre – die. Thornton Wilder's final word on how he wanted his play performed is an invaluable addition to the American stage and to the libraries of theatre lovers internationally.

Show Times

11/13, 11/14, 11/19, 11/20, 11/21 at 7:30 p.m
11/15, 11/22 at 2:00 p.m

A classic american play directed by Teresa Veramendi.

Described by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” Our Town presents the small town of Grover’s Corners in three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, the play depicts the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually – in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre – die. Thornton Wilder's final word on how he wanted his play performed is an invaluable addition to the American stage and to the libraries of theatre lovers internationally.

Show Times

11/13, 11/14, 11/19, 11/20, 11/21 at 7:30 p.m
11/15, 11/22 at 2:00 p.m

A classic american play directed by Teresa Veramendi.

Described by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” Our Town presents the small town of Grover’s Corners in three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, the play depicts the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually – in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre – die. Thornton Wilder's final word on how he wanted his play performed is an invaluable addition to the American stage and to the libraries of theatre lovers internationally.

Show Times

11/13, 11/14, 11/19, 11/20, 11/21 at 7:30 p.m
11/15, 11/22 at 2:00 p.m

A classic american play directed by Teresa Veramendi.

Described by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” Our Town presents the small town of Grover’s Corners in three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, the play depicts the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually – in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre – die. Thornton Wilder's final word on how he wanted his play performed is an invaluable addition to the American stage and to the libraries of theatre lovers internationally.

Show Times

11/13, 11/14, 11/19, 11/20, 11/21 at 7:30 p.m
11/15, 11/22 at 2:00 p.m

Drop by the Transfer Center for help filling out your UC and CSU applications!

The Entrepreneurship Center and E-Club are co-hosting events every Monday this semester beginning at 3 p.m. in CHE 122/124.

Students can learn small business and professional skills through workshops, panels, networking opportunities, and more. These events are free and open to all students, regardless of major or enrollment in specific classes. Students are welcome to attend one event or join us throughout the semester.

For event details and to RSVP, visit www.westvalley.edu/e-center.

Take a deep breath and come relax with Miss B! Students, staff, and faculty are invited to stop by for a calming break filled with tail wags, cuddles, and positive vibes. Sometimes all you need is a little bit of puppy cuddles to get back on track. Join us from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Kirkorian on the following dates:

* Tuesday, September 29, 2026
* Tuesday, October 27, 2026
* Tuesday, November 24, 2026
* Tuesday, February 23, 2027
* Tuesday, March 23, 2027
* Tuesday, April 27, 2027

Drop by the Transfer Center for help filling out your UC and CSU applications!

Drop by the Transfer Center for help filling out your UC and CSU applications!

The Entrepreneurship Center and E-Club are co-hosting events every Monday this semester beginning at 3 p.m. in CHE 122/124.

Students can learn small business and professional skills through workshops, panels, networking opportunities, and more. These events are free and open to all students, regardless of major or enrollment in specific classes. Students are welcome to attend one event or join us throughout the semester.

For event details and to RSVP, visit www.westvalley.edu/e-center.

12:00 PM: Setup
1:00 PM - 2:00PM: Performance

Do you want to start your own small business? Have an early-stage business that needs funding? Join the Fall 2026 Business Pitch Competition where students can present a pitch for up to a $5,000 grant to start their small business. Hosted by the Entrepreneurship Center and made possible by the Gore Family Business Incubator Fund.

Applications due November 13th, 2026

Family Concerts with the WVC Symphonic Band

Dr. Troy Davis, Conductor

Get ready for an exciting musical journey From Pixel to Podium, a concert celebrating the unforgettable music of animated films, television, and video games. From beloved characters and iconic screen moments to epic game worlds and adventures, the concert brings these familiar stories to life through the power and energy of live music. We’ll also perform some festive holiday music and feature WVC Music alumni in the band!

$15 General admission
$10 Students & seniors
Get tickets at bit.ly/wvc-pixel

Family Concerts with the WVC Symphonic Band

Dr. Troy Davis, Conductor

Get ready for an exciting musical journey From Pixel to Podium, a concert celebrating the unforgettable music of animated films, television, and video games. From beloved characters and iconic screen moments to epic game worlds and adventures, the concert brings these familiar stories to life through the power and energy of live music. We’ll also perform some festive holiday music and feature WVC Music alumni in the band!

$15 General admission
$10 Students & seniors
Get tickets at bit.ly/wvc-pixel

The Entrepreneurship Center and E-Club are co-hosting events every Monday this semester beginning at 3 p.m. in CHE 122/124.

Students can learn small business and professional skills through workshops, panels, networking opportunities, and more. These events are free and open to all students, regardless of major or enrollment in specific classes. Students are welcome to attend one event or join us throughout the semester.

For event details and to RSVP, visit www.westvalley.edu/e-center.

The West Valley College Performing Arts Department presents

Sounds of the Season

Our annual Sounds of the Seasons concert will be held in the beautiful and resonant St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church for a concert of choral music from throughout the centuries.

The Concert Choir will perform Antonio Vivaldi’s Baroque masterpiece Gloria, and the Chamber Singers will perform music of the holiday season. Come join us for an eclectic blend of holiday favorites as well as some pieces you probably have never heard before.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
13602 Saratoga Avenue

West Valley College Concert Choir and Chamber Singers
Lou De La Rosa, conductor
Esther Archer Lakhani, collaborative pianist

Tickets: $20 General; $15 Senior; Students FREE

For more info: westvalley.edu/music.

Join Miss B and members of our Public Safety team for a casual meet-and-greet! Stop by, grab a snack, say hello and get to know the people (and pup!) helping keep our campus community safe. Join us from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Kirkorian on the following dates:

* Wednesday, October 21, 2026 - Aguas Frescas
* Wednesday, November 11, 2026- Hot Chocolate
* Wednesday, February 10, 2027- Pizza
* Wednesday, March 3, 2027- Slushies
* Wednesday, April 21, 2027 - Fruit Cups

Take a deep breath and come relax with Miss B! Students, staff, and faculty are invited to stop by for a calming break filled with tail wags, cuddles, and positive vibes. Sometimes all you need is a little bit of puppy cuddles to get back on track. Join us from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Kirkorian on the following dates:

* Tuesday, September 29, 2026
* Tuesday, October 27, 2026
* Tuesday, November 24, 2026
* Tuesday, February 23, 2027
* Tuesday, March 23, 2027
* Tuesday, April 27, 2027

Join us for a high-energy campus celebration welcoming prospective, new, and returning students to West Valley College! The Spring Block Party features great food, a live DJ, and 50+ interactive tables highlighting academic programs, transfer and career pathways, student services, and hands-on activities.

Explore schools, majors and support programs, connect with faculty and staff, and learn about the resources that support your success—from internships and tutoring to identity centers and student life.

Join Miss B and members of our Public Safety team for a casual meet-and-greet! Stop by, grab a snack, say hello and get to know the people (and pup!) helping keep our campus community safe. Join us from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Kirkorian on the following dates:

* Wednesday, October 21, 2026 - Aguas Frescas
* Wednesday, November 11, 2026- Hot Chocolate
* Wednesday, February 10, 2027- Pizza
* Wednesday, March 3, 2027- Slushies
* Wednesday, April 21, 2027 - Fruit Cups

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Setup

1:00 PM–2:00 PM: Performance

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Roll Call

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Concert

Take a deep breath and come relax with Miss B! Students, staff, and faculty are invited to stop by for a calming break filled with tail wags, cuddles, and positive vibes. Sometimes all you need is a little bit of puppy cuddles to get back on track. Join us from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Kirkorian on the following dates:

* Tuesday, September 29, 2026
* Tuesday, October 27, 2026
* Tuesday, November 24, 2026
* Tuesday, February 23, 2027
* Tuesday, March 23, 2027
* Tuesday, April 27, 2027

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
A pop-rock musical directed by Amy Zsadanyi-Yale.

Auditions for this spring production will be in LASS 50 on 1/25 and 1/26.
Godspell was the first major musical from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden), and it took the world by storm. Godspell follows a small group of people who help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and hefty doses of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus' life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus' messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life.

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
A pop-rock musical directed by Amy Zsadanyi-Yale.

Auditions for this spring production will be in LASS 50 on 1/25 and 1/26.
Godspell was the first major musical from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden), and it took the world by storm. Godspell follows a small group of people who help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and hefty doses of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus' life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus' messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life.

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
A pop-rock musical directed by Amy Zsadanyi-Yale.

Auditions for this spring production will be in LASS 50 on 1/25 and 1/26.
Godspell was the first major musical from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden), and it took the world by storm. Godspell follows a small group of people who help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and hefty doses of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus' life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus' messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life.

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
A pop-rock musical directed by Amy Zsadanyi-Yale.

Auditions for this spring production will be in LASS 50 on 1/25 and 1/26.
Godspell was the first major musical from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden), and it took the world by storm. Godspell follows a small group of people who help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and hefty doses of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus' life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus' messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life.

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
A pop-rock musical directed by Amy Zsadanyi-Yale.

Auditions for this spring production will be in LASS 50 on 1/25 and 1/26.
Godspell was the first major musical from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden), and it took the world by storm. Godspell follows a small group of people who help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and hefty doses of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus' life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus' messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life.

Join Miss B and members of our Public Safety team for a casual meet-and-greet! Stop by, grab a snack, say hello and get to know the people (and pup!) helping keep our campus community safe. Join us from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Kirkorian on the following dates:

* Wednesday, October 21, 2026 - Aguas Frescas
* Wednesday, November 11, 2026- Hot Chocolate
* Wednesday, February 10, 2027- Pizza
* Wednesday, March 3, 2027- Slushies
* Wednesday, April 21, 2027 - Fruit Cups

Written by Keith Bunin

A modern/contemporary play directed by TBA.

A young man armed with a secret that can land him in terrible trouble boards the Coast Starlight, the long-distance train that runs from Los Angeles to Seattle. With the help of his fellow travelers, all of whom are reckoning with their own choices, he has roughly one thousand miles to figure out a way forward. THE COAST STARLIGHT is a smart, funny, and compassionate story about our capacity for invention and reinvention when life goes off the rails.

Written by Keith Bunin

A modern/contemporary play directed by TBA.

A young man armed with a secret that can land him in terrible trouble boards the Coast Starlight, the long-distance train that runs from Los Angeles to Seattle. With the help of his fellow travelers, all of whom are reckoning with their own choices, he has roughly one thousand miles to figure out a way forward. THE COAST STARLIGHT is a smart, funny, and compassionate story about our capacity for invention and reinvention when life goes off the rails.

Written by Keith Bunin

A modern/contemporary play directed by TBA.

A young man armed with a secret that can land him in terrible trouble boards the Coast Starlight, the long-distance train that runs from Los Angeles to Seattle. With the help of his fellow travelers, all of whom are reckoning with their own choices, he has roughly one thousand miles to figure out a way forward. THE COAST STARLIGHT is a smart, funny, and compassionate story about our capacity for invention and reinvention when life goes off the rails.

Written by Keith Bunin

A modern/contemporary play directed by TBA.

A young man armed with a secret that can land him in terrible trouble boards the Coast Starlight, the long-distance train that runs from Los Angeles to Seattle. With the help of his fellow travelers, all of whom are reckoning with their own choices, he has roughly one thousand miles to figure out a way forward. THE COAST STARLIGHT is a smart, funny, and compassionate story about our capacity for invention and reinvention when life goes off the rails.

Take a deep breath and come relax with Miss B! Students, staff, and faculty are invited to stop by for a calming break filled with tail wags, cuddles, and positive vibes. Sometimes all you need is a little bit of puppy cuddles to get back on track. Join us from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Kirkorian on the following dates:

* Tuesday, September 29, 2026
* Tuesday, October 27, 2026
* Tuesday, November 24, 2026
* Tuesday, February 23, 2027
* Tuesday, March 23, 2027
* Tuesday, April 27, 2027