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STEAM'D FEST 2026

May 14-16 | Various Locations on Campus

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Dance Caravan

May 16 | 3:30 & 7 p.m. | Outside Cilker

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Congrats Vikings! Countdown to Commencement!

Thursday, May 21 at 5 p.m. | San Jose Civic Auditorium

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  1. Cilker Art and Design EXPO: Dance Caravan

    Poster announcing the 5th Anniversary Cilker Art + Design Expo ’26, Dance Caravan outdoor concert with five dancers, May 16, 2026.

    Join with family and friends to attend the exciting and dynamic dance event of the season, Dance Caravan! Dancers from both West Valley and Mission colleges, along with special guest performances by sjDANCEco, will present new works that promise to inspire audience members of all ages. 

    The program features dance styles for everyone! Enjoy hip hop, ballroom, ballet, modern, salsa, tap, and jazz.

    Dance Caravan performances are held outdoors on a professional stage in front of the Cilker School of Art and Design. Purchase tickets online. Seating available for first 200 guests to buy tickets or bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the performance from the grass. Complimentary parking available on site.

    Cilker Art and Design EXPO: Dance Caravan
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    Cilker Art and Design EXPO: Dance Caravan 3:30 PM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  2. Cilker Art and Design EXPO: Dance Caravan

    Poster announcing the 5th Anniversary Cilker Art + Design Expo ’26, Dance Caravan outdoor concert with five dancers, May 16, 2026.

    Join with family and friends to attend the exciting and dynamic dance event of the season, Dance Caravan! Dancers from both West Valley and Mission colleges, along with special guest performances by sjDANCEco, will present new works that promise to inspire audience members of all ages. 

    The program features dance styles for everyone! Enjoy hip hop, ballroom, ballet, modern, salsa, tap, and jazz.

    Dance Caravan performances are held outdoors on a professional stage in front of the Cilker School of Art and Design. Purchase tickets online. Seating available for first 200 guests to buy tickets or bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the performance from the grass. Complimentary parking available on site.

    Cilker Art and Design EXPO: Dance Caravan
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    Cilker Art and Design EXPO: Dance Caravan 7:00 PM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  3. (Baseball) West Valley at Feather River

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    (Baseball) West Valley at Feather River, 2026 3C2A NorCal Finals Game 3

    (Baseball) West Valley at Feather River
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    (Baseball) West Valley at Feather River 12:00 PM, Virtual Event
  4. Haircuts of Change

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    Free Haircuts for all WVC students! Start the semester feeling confident!

    Haircuts of Change
    Date
    Location
    Kirkorian
    Haircuts of Change 10:00 AM, Kirkorian
  5. 2026 Commencement Rehearsal

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    Join us for the Commencement Rehearsal on Monday, May 18. This event is optional but highly recommended for students who are attending the ceremony on Thursday, May 21. 

    This is an in-person event.

    Location Address:
    San Jose Civic
    135 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113

    2026 Commencement Rehearsal
    Date
    Location
    San Jose Civic
    2026 Commencement Rehearsal 5:00 PM, San Jose Civic
  6. Concurrent Enrollment Workshop | Free College Classes for High School Students

    Free classes for high school students

    Want to learn more about taking a Community College class?

    Join the Outreach Team to learn about the benefits of enrolling at West Valley College, get step-by-step guidance through the application process, and hear helpful tips to get started. For questions, please email [email protected].

    RSVP Here for an Email Reminder.

    Concurrent Enrollment Workshop | Free College Classes for High School Students
    Date
    Location
    Virtual
    Concurrent Enrollment Workshop | Free College Classes for High School Students 6:00 PM, Virtual
  7. 2026 Commencement Ceremony

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    Celebrating students receiving degrees, certificates and transferring.

    This is an in-person event.

    Location Address:
    San Jose Civic
    135 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113

    2026 Commencement Ceremony
    Date
    Location
    San Jose Civic
    2026 Commencement Ceremony 5:30 PM, San Jose Civic
  8. Next Steps Workshop for Seniors/Class of 2026

    Graphic promoting West Valley College next steps for seniors and parents, highlighting two years free college and transfer options, with a laptop.

    Graduating high school seniors (Class of 2026) and their families are invited to attend this virtual information session to learn how to successfully enroll at West Valley College after graduation. This session is designed to guide students through the next steps in the college enrollment process and help them understand the resources available to support their success during their first year of college.

    During this session, we will review key topics including:

    • The West Valley College application process
    • Student support programs and learning communities available on campus
    • Information about the Free Universal Meal Plan
    • Community Grant requirements for free tuition eligibility
    • Understanding transfer pathways to four-year universities

    This session will help students and families feel more confident about the transition from high school to college and ensure students are prepared to complete the necessary steps to enroll and begin their college journey.

    Join us virtually:
    Zoom ID: 563 045 8317

    RSVP:
    https://forms.office.com/r/ZW1iD3UvA3

    Next Steps Workshop for Seniors/Class of 2026
    Date
    Location
    Virtual
    Next Steps Workshop for Seniors/Class of 2026 5:00 PM, Virtual
  9. Next Steps Workshop for Seniors/Class of 2026

    Graphic promoting West Valley College next steps for seniors and parents, highlighting two years free college and transfer options, with a laptop.

    Graduating high school seniors (Class of 2026) and their families are invited to attend this virtual information session to learn how to successfully enroll at West Valley College after graduation. This session is designed to guide students through the next steps in the college enrollment process and help them understand the resources available to support their success during their first year of college.

    During this session, we will review key topics including:

    • The West Valley College application process
    • Student support programs and learning communities available on campus
    • Information about the Free Universal Meal Plan
    • Community Grant requirements for free tuition eligibility
    • Understanding transfer pathways to four-year universities

    This session will help students and families feel more confident about the transition from high school to college and ensure students are prepared to complete the necessary steps to enroll and begin their college journey.

    Join us virtually:
    Zoom ID: 563 045 8317

    RSVP:
    https://forms.office.com/r/ZW1iD3UvA3

    Next Steps Workshop for Seniors/Class of 2026
    Date
    Location
    Virtual
    Next Steps Workshop for Seniors/Class of 2026 5:00 PM, Virtual
  10. Concurrent Enrollment Workshop | Free College Classes for High School Students

    Free classes for high school students

    Want to learn more about taking a Community College class?

    Join the Outreach Team to learn about the benefits of enrolling at West Valley College, get step-by-step guidance through the application process, and hear helpful tips to get started. For questions, please email [email protected].

    RSVP Here for an Email Reminder.

    Concurrent Enrollment Workshop | Free College Classes for High School Students
    Date
    Location
    Virtual
    Concurrent Enrollment Workshop | Free College Classes for High School Students 5:00 PM, Virtual
  11. Next Steps Workshop for Seniors/Class of 2026

    Graphic promoting West Valley College next steps for seniors and parents, highlighting two years free college and transfer options, with a laptop.

    Graduating high school seniors (Class of 2026) and their families are invited to attend this virtual information session to learn how to successfully enroll at West Valley College after graduation. This session is designed to guide students through the next steps in the college enrollment process and help them understand the resources available to support their success during their first year of college.

    During this session, we will review key topics including:

    • The West Valley College application process
    • Student support programs and learning communities available on campus
    • Information about the Free Universal Meal Plan
    • Community Grant requirements for free tuition eligibility
    • Understanding transfer pathways to four-year universities

    This session will help students and families feel more confident about the transition from high school to college and ensure students are prepared to complete the necessary steps to enroll and begin their college journey.

    Join us virtually:
    Zoom ID: 563 045 8317

    RSVP:
    https://forms.office.com/r/ZW1iD3UvA3

    Next Steps Workshop for Seniors/Class of 2026
    Date
    Location
    Virtual
    Next Steps Workshop for Seniors/Class of 2026 5:00 PM, Virtual
  12. Summer Bridge

    Promotional graphic saying Now Accepting Applications for 2026 for West Valley College Summer Bridge Program, showing two students with Viking mascots.

    Summer Bridge helps incoming students prepare for college by building community, connecting with campus resources, and learning the skills needed for a successful start at West Valley College.

    Summer Bridge
    Date
    Location
    Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
    Summer Bridge 8:30 AM, Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
  13. Summer Bridge

    Promotional graphic saying Now Accepting Applications for 2026 for West Valley College Summer Bridge Program, showing two students with Viking mascots.

    Summer Bridge helps incoming students prepare for college by building community, connecting with campus resources, and learning the skills needed for a successful start at West Valley College.

    Summer Bridge
    Date
    Location
    Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
    Summer Bridge 8:30 AM, Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
  14. Summer Bridge

    Promotional graphic saying Now Accepting Applications for 2026 for West Valley College Summer Bridge Program, showing two students with Viking mascots.

    Summer Bridge helps incoming students prepare for college by building community, connecting with campus resources, and learning the skills needed for a successful start at West Valley College.

    Summer Bridge
    Date
    Location
    Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
    Summer Bridge 8:30 AM, Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
  15. Summer Bridge

    Promotional graphic saying Now Accepting Applications for 2026 for West Valley College Summer Bridge Program, showing two students with Viking mascots.

    Summer Bridge helps incoming students prepare for college by building community, connecting with campus resources, and learning the skills needed for a successful start at West Valley College.

    Summer Bridge
    Date
    Location
    Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
    Summer Bridge 8:30 AM, Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
  16. Summer Bridge

    Promotional graphic saying Now Accepting Applications for 2026 for West Valley College Summer Bridge Program, showing two students with Viking mascots.

    Summer Bridge helps incoming students prepare for college by building community, connecting with campus resources, and learning the skills needed for a successful start at West Valley College.

    Summer Bridge
    Date
    Location
    Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
    Summer Bridge 8:30 AM, Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
  17. Wildflower Show | California Native Plant Society - Santa Clara Valley Chapter (CNPS-SCV)

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    The California Native Plant Society-Santa Clara Valley Chapter will showcase the plant biodiversity of Santa Clara, San Mateo, and surrounding counties. The free event will feature a variety of native wildflowers and plant exhibits, lectures, workshops and tours.

    This year’s show features the theme “Our Relationship with Wildflowers." The lecture series and workshops will offer the opportunity to learn about our relationship with native wildflowers, how we view them culturally, and how we can support their biodiversity, through lectures and workshops focused on local flora and fauna, habitat gardening, and a campus BioBlitz.

    Students will present posters and expert botanists, gardeners, biologists, and students will be on site to interact with the public and answer questions. A selection of native plants, native plant art, books, jewelry, and other related goods will be available for purchase.

    Keynote speaker Kat Anderson, author of "Tending the Wild," will share stories of our past and present relationships with native wildflowers, contrast colonial and Indigenous people's use and stewardship, and discuss what we can learn from the past to enhance our relationship with wildflowers today.

    Find out more on the Wildflower Show website.

    Wildflower Show | California Native Plant Society - Santa Clara Valley Chapter (CNPS-SCV)
    Date
    Location
    Science and Math | SM
    Wildflower Show | California Native Plant Society - Santa Clara Valley Chapter (CNPS-SCV) 9:30 AM, Science and Math | SM
 

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Last Updated 5/15/26