Campus News

• Online education advocate chosen as AVC's 2013-14 Scholar in Residence
  Posted: May 22, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  A scholar who has served as a driving force behind Antelope Valley College’s online instructional program has been chosen by his colleagues for the highest honor bestowed upon a faculty member.
• President finalist withdraws
  Posted: May 15, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  One of five finalists for the superintendent/president job at Antelope Valley College has withdrawn and will not participate in public forums next week.
• New VP chosen for AVC
  Posted: May 14, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  Dr. Erin E. Vines has been hired as AVC’s vice president of student services, effective June 17.
• CEO finalists to be at AVC next week
  Posted: May 14, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  Five finalists for the superintendent/president position at Antelope Valley College are scheduled to visit the campus next week so people can have input into the process to find a replacement for Dr. Jackie L. Fisher Sr., who is retiring June 30.
• AVC students succeed at Peace Tournament
  Posted: May 14, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  AVC debate students competing in their first intercollegiate debate tournament earned top honors at the 2013 True Boardman Peace Tournament held at Los Angeles City College over the weekend. 
• May 31 memorial service planned for former college trustee
  Posted: May 10, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  Author, engineer, Air Force veteran and former Antelope Valley College trustee Don Ross died May 3 in Lancaster, according to his son, Gary Ross.
• A Night at the Improv performs in Performing Arts Theatre at AVC
  Posted: May 8, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  Antelope Valley College’s Theatre Arts Department will present a night of comedy with the AVC Improv Players at 7 p.m. Monday, May 20 in the AVC Performing Arts Theatre.  Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the Performing Arts Theatre Box Office Wednesdays through Saturdays 2 p.m. until 6 p.m., or before the performance.
• Public invited to take part in interactive art experience at AVC Art Gallery
  Posted: May 8, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  Visiting artists will conduct interactive art experiences on May 14 at 2 p.m. and 2 p.m. May 23 at the Antelope Valley College Art Gallery, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• Fisher to be released from hospital, transferred to rehabilitation facility
  Posted: April 30, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  AVC Superintendent/President Dr. Jackie L. Fisher Sr. is due to be transferred from a hospital to a rehabilitation facility today as he recuperates from injuries sustained in an April 7 traffic collision.
• Acting CEO's contract approved
  Posted: April 26, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  Patricia Marquez is acting superintendent/president of Antelope Valley College following approval of her contract by the college district’s board of trustees Friday morning.
• French Professor's art exhibit continues in gallery through May 10
  Posted: April 26, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  An art exhibit that features works inspired by the linear designs of Aboriginal Australians can be viewed through May 10 in the Antelope Valley College Art Gallery, located in the FA1 Building, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• AVSOMC to perform May 4-5
  Posted: April 23, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  The Antelope Valley Master Chorale and the Antelope Valley College Concert Choir present their annual concert, “Voices of Spring,” 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4 and 4 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at the Antelope Valley College Performing Arts Theatre, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• High school administrator given AVC job
  Posted: April 23, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  Mark Bryant, assistant superintendent of personnel for the Antelope Valley Union High School District, was chosen Monday as AVC’s vice president of human resources, effective June 10.
• Trustees appoint retired faculty member as interim CEO
  Posted: April 22, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  Antelope Valley College governing board members emerged from closed session Monday morning and voted unanimously to have Patricia A. Marquez serve as interim superintendent/president. 
• Four finalists named for vice president's job
  Posted: April 22, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  Four finalists for the vice president of student services position at Antelope Valley College are scheduled to take part in public forums April 29-May 2.
• One-Acts perform through Sunday
  Posted: April 18, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  Antelope Valley College’s Theatre Arts Department will host performances of the 17th Original One-Act Play Festival Thursday, April 18, through Sunday, April 21, in the Black Box Theatre, FA2 130, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• Valley's largest job fair set for April 17
  Posted: April 16, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  Job seekers are encouraged to attend the Antelope Valley’s largest job fair 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 as Antelope Valley College conducts the Spring 2013 Career Information and Job Fair in the Fine Arts Quad of the Lancaster campus, 3041 W. Ave. K.
• Writer/director of award-winning film to be at AVC screenings of "Smuggled"
  Posted: April 4, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  The writer/director of an award-winning film about a 9-year-old boy and his mother being smuggled into the United States will visit Antelope Valley College on Thursday, April 18 for screenings of the movie and to discuss the movie with audiences.
• Vice president candidate to attend public forum
  Posted: April 4, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  A local man being considered for the position of vice president of human resources at Antelope Valley College will be on campus Monday, April 8 to discuss his qualifications and respond to questions during a public forum 3 p.m. in the Board Room, SSV 151, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster. Members of the community are invited to attend.
• Band to perform April 13 at Performing Arts Theatre
  Posted: March 29, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  The Antelope Valley College Symphonic and special guests the Saxophone Symphonette under the direction of Lee Matalon will perform in concert 7 p.m. Saturday, April 13 in the campus Performing Arts Theatre, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• Dance concert to be held April 19-20 at AVC
  Posted: March 29, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  Dance Dimensions 2013, an annual showcase of dance by Antelope Valley College students, faculty and community members, will be held 7 p.m. April 19-20 at the college’s Performing Arts Theatre, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• Fire damages Care-A-Van
  Posted: March 21, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  A recreational vehicle that serves as the Care-A-Van to provide medical services to students was severely damaged in a fire Wednesday afternoon.
• Info meetings slated for summer firefighting program
  Posted: March 18, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  Men and women interested in enrolling in Antelope Valley College’s summer Wildland Firefighter Academy are invited to attend one of several informational meetings scheduled over the next few weeks.
• Joint exhibit closes March 29
  Posted: March 18, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  A joint exhibition featuring the work of Ji sun Park and Anthony Ragucci continues through March 29 in the Antelope Valley College Art Gallery, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• 30 teams to compete in regional science competition at AVC
  Posted: March 15, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  Thirty teams of middle and high school students are expected to be at Antelope Valley College’s Lancaster campus on Saturday, March 16, for the 2013 Aerospace Valley Regional Science Olympiad.
• Author on deaf movement to speak at AVC March 2
  Posted: February 21, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  A student movement that is credited with breaking down barriers for the deaf will be the subject of a presentation by author Dr. Angel Ramos at Antelope Valley College 1 p.m., Saturday, March 2 in the Performing Arts Theatre, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• College to close for holidays
  Posted: February 14, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  AVC will be closed Feb. 15-18 in celebration of the Lincoln and Washington birthday holidays. The college will resume classes and normal operating hours on Tuesday, Feb. 19.
• Los Angeles Experimental Artists Group 2 to hold show in AVC Art Gallery
  Posted: January 29, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  A group exhibition of new work by the Los Angeles Experimental Artists Group 2 will be featured in the Antelope Valley College Art Gallery Feb. 4-22. The gallery is located in Fine Arts Building 1 on the west side of campus, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• Open auditions slated for all AVC spring productions
  Posted: January 24, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  Open auditions for all of the spring semester productions by Antelope Valley College’s Theatre Arts Department will be held 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 in the campus Performing Arts Theatre, Room 114 (Studio Theatre), 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.
• Experts to discuss ways to save money while saving the environment
  Posted: January 8, 2013 | Steve Standerfer
  Incentive and rebate programs that encourage conservation and recycling will be among the topics when a panel of experts from various organizations will discuss “Saving Money While Saving the Environment” 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15 at the Antelope Valley College Board Room, SSV 151, 3041 W. Ave. K, Lancaster.

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