Welcome to the Student Corner, your weekly update on events and resources designed to support you at West Valley. See what’s happening next week with the Office of Student Needs! It’s Undocu Student Success Week and we have a great line-up of events and workshops aimed at bringing students together for connection and empowerment.
Monday, October 13th
Second Harvest Food Bank Food Distribution | Parking Lot 6
Join us this Monday for our free food distribution! All students are welcome, come grab fresh groceries and stock up your cabinets at no cost. Don’t miss out on this chance to fuel up for the week!
Undocu Student Success Week - Keynote with Yosimar Reyes | 11 a.m.-noon | LASS 50
A writer, poet, and performer, Reyes is widely recognized for his compelling storytelling and exploration of the undocumented and queer experience. View the Keynote flyer for more details.
Undocu Student Success Week - Activism in Action Luncheon | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Kirkorian
Join us for an empowering lunch conversation with the Undocu Club on turning stories into action featuring EOPS! View the Luncheon flyer for more details.
WVC Park-It Market (Mobile Pantry) | 1:45-3 p.m. | Campus Center Walkway
Need groceries? Stop by our Mobile Food Pantry and grab FREE fresh produce and pantry staples—no cost, no questions, just support. Open to all students while supplies last.
Tuesday, October 14th
Undocu Student Success Week - Battle of the Vikings | Noon-1 p.m. | Campus Center Walkway Lawn
Cheer on the friendly competition during a series of mini tournaments!
Undocu Student Success Week - Know Your Rights and Empowering Viking Voices | 2-3 p.m. | Kirkorian
Join us to learn how to protect and advocate for yourself and your community.
Wednesday, October 15th
West Valley Wednesdays
Join us for West Valley Wednesdays! Whether it’s your favorite hoodie, T-shirt, or any Viking gear, let’s show our school pride together every Wednesday. Students, staff, and faculty are all invited to rep West Valley and ASWVC merch and enter our raffle! Please, visit the ASWVC office located in the Campus Center Room 101 to enter the monthly raffle.
Undocu Student Success Week - Movement Without Borders | 2-3 p.m. | Kirkorian
2:00PM | Zumba Dance Class
3:00PM | Afro-Latinx Dance Class
Join our dance classes to celebrate culture, learn new moves, and have fun together!
Thursday, October 16th
Undocu Student Success Week - Healing in Comunidad: A Mental Health Workshop | 1-2 p.m. | Kirkorian
Healing in Comunidad is a mental health workshop providing a safe space to connect, reflect, and grow together.
Undocu Student Success Week - Undocu Carnival: Unidos Building Comunidad, Celebrating Cultura | 2-4 p.m. | Kirkorian
Come join us at the Undocu Carnival! Enjoy snacks from around the world, connect with comunidad, and celebrate together.
Friday, October 17th
Undocu Student Success Week - Undocu Conference | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Register at bit.ly/UndocuCON2025
Be part of the Undocu Conference, a day of learning, empowerment, and building comunidad together! See more details on the UndocuConference flyer.