LAVC Writing Center

Join us for our next "Study Jam" for some pizza and hanging out with new friends. We might just sneak in some good tips for having "Confidence in the Classroom" as well. Hope to see you there! Monday, 3/11 LARC 212, upstairs from the library.

Want to learn how to improve your reading and test-taking skills? Stop by LARC 212 on Monday 1-2pm for a free workshop. You'll learn some great tips and have an opportunity to share your own.
ps. Free snacks!

Free Workshop Today! Hang out with some new friends and learn how to set, meet, and surpass your academic goals. Did we mention free snacks?
Monday, February 27, 1-2pm, LARC 212 (right upstairs from the library).

Want to learn how to get great grades (while making new friends and enjoying some free snacks)? Stop by Monday's free workshop on "Time Management and Note Taking" and do all three!
Monday, February 13, 1-2pm, LARC 212 (upstairs from the library)

Success Starts at Academic Resource Center! Boost your grades by visiting The Writing Center (LARC 229), The General Tutoring Center (Larc 213), and the Math Lab (LARC 226). For more information, Please call 818-294-2922.

Want to become familiar with some of the topics you're likely to face in English 101? Stop by for a free workshop!
Monday, Nov. 14, 1-2pm, LARC 212.

Join us for a free workshop that will help you discover your interests and abilities--then explore a major or career that's just right for you!
Monday, 11/7, 1-2pm, LARC 212

Free workshop today! Stop by LARC 212 and get some hands-on experience working as part of a team. Collaborative learning isn't just fun; it can help you get better grades, too!
Oct. 31, 1-2pm.

Stop by our collaborative learning workshop and see how working together with your classmates can take your educational experience to another level. Also, if you bring in any of your graded papers or tests, we can help you reflect on your work's strengths and areas for improvement. Two workshops in one!
Monday, Oct. 24, 1-2pm, LARC 212.

Thank you to everyone who's been attending our free study skills workshops on Monday afternoons. Attendance has never been higher. If you haven't been to one yet, stop by LARC 212 next Monday 1-2pm for hands-on collaborative learning activities. More info coming soon!

Are you feeling stressed about an upcoming exam or a big paper that's due? Learn how to replace the anxieties often associated with these major events with strategies that can help you ace them.
Free Workshop: LARC 212, Monday, 10/17, 1-2pm.

Improve your grammar and take your communication skills to the next level at our free ESL/English Grammar Review workshop. Monday 10/10, 1p-2p, LARC 212. See you there!

Free workshop! Bring in your graded papers or tests for help reflecting on your work's strengths and areas for improvement. Monday 1-2pm, LARC 212. See you there!

Active reading is a skill invaluable for your success in the classroom and beyond. It's a great test taking strategy, too. Stop by LARC 212 Monday 1pm - 2pm for a free hands-on workshop you're certain to enjoy!

Every great journey begins with one step. Come to our free workshop tomorrow and learn how to set, meet, and surpass your goals.
When and Where? Monday, Sept. 19, 1-2pm, LARC 212
See you there!

Free study skills workshops are heading your way! Stop by LARC 212 this Monday (9/12) from 1-2 pm for our first one of the term, "Time Management and Note Taking." It'll be a good one!

Writing Center Tutors and Marshmallow Challenge!

We here at the Writing Center are so proud of two of our tutors Dominique Bautista and Dion Skinner and the LAVC Speech and Debate Team who completed against 31 schools at the California Community College Forensics Association (CCCFA) Speech and Debate Championships on March 9-13, 2016 at City College of San Francisco in Concord, California.

The team of 15 members returned home with 6 Gold, 10 Silver, and 6 Bronze Medals from the statewide competition for California community college students. The team is coached by Kevin Briancesco, Allison Bowman, and Jimmy Gomez.

Overall, the team was honored as the 4th best overall program in the entire state of California. It should be noted that the success of Valley’s students is especially impressive when considering the disparity of budgetary and coaching resources between Valley and its top competition at other colleges.

On March 17, 2016, The Writing Center at LAVC hosted the kick-off event for La Academia, a new program designed to provide assistance to Spanish speaking students. With over 100 people in attendence, the event was a huge success.
On behalf of the students, faculty, and administrators, we want to thank all of you who participated and were involved in the event. We want to send a special shout-out to the following staff who truly went above and beyond in their efforts that included months of planning, developing fliers and logos, and lending their creativity and experitise to this endeavor: Aaron Nolasco, Luis Nunez, Magaly Jimenezm Evelyn Puebla, Jose Lazo, Dani Gilia, and Josh Munson.
A special thank you to Holly and Fay for their coordination, and last but certainly not least, Jose Cancino, whose leadership, vision, and passion made this event happen.

Need a little fine tuning with your grammar skills or some one-on-one attention for an assignment you've been working on? Stop by LARC 212 this week for a free workshop!
Mon & Tue, March 21 & 22, 1:00-2:30pm

Should Apple be required to help the FBI crack iPhone passwords? We heard compelling arguments from both sides this week as students worked on their argumentative essays. Stop by next Monday or Tuesday for more of the same!

If you need help preparing for a test, or if you'd like to understand a test or paper score you just got, stop by LARC 212 for a free workshop and plenty of one-on-one attention. Mon & Tue, Mar. 14 & 15, 1:00-2:30. Hope to see you there!

Learn strategies for taking tests and becoming a more active reader in this week’s free study skills workshops. Mon-Tue, Mar. 7-8, 1:00-2:30, LARC 212. See you there!

IMPORTANT HOLIDAYS AND DATES FOR SPRING 2016:
2/19: Last day to add classes
2/21: Last day to drop without a "W"
5/8: Last day to drop with a "W"
2/12-15: President's Day
3/31: Cesar Chavez Day
4/1-8: Spring Break
5/31-6/6: Finals week

SPRING 2016 STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

SPRING 2016 WRITING WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Faithful tutors and their fearless leader!

IMPORTANT HOLIDAYS AND DATES FOR FALL 2015:
9/11: Last day to add classes
9/13: Last day to drop without a "W"
11/22: Last day to drop with a "W"
11/26-29: Thanksgiving Break
12/14-20: Finals week