Events

Winter Break

Winter Break: No classes from December 14 to January 11. The college will be closed from Tuesday, December 24, and will reopen on Thursday, January 2. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season!
December 14 - January 11, All day

Thieves Market

Thieves Market is a monthly outdoor, old-school flea market where you’ll discover a curated selection of antiques, vintage finds, handcrafted goods, and exotic imports. Enjoy a day of shopping,…
January 4, 8AM - 2PM

All Employee Welcome Back Breakfast and Meeting

8:30-9 a.m. Breakfast9-11 a.m. Welcome Back Event KSC 1000Join us for PVCC’s Spring 2025 Welcome Back as faculty, staff, and administration come together to prioritize key themes from the President’s…
January 7, 8:30AM - 11AM

New Student Orientation

Start your journey as a proud Puma at New Student Orientation! Enroll today through your Student Center or by connecting with your academic advisor. Orientation sessions will take place in the Center…
January 11, 8AM - 12PM

Desperado LGBTQ+ Film Festival

The Desperado LGBTQ+ Film Festival is back at Paradise Valley Community College’s Center for the Performing Arts, spotlighting this year’s heartfelt theme: Family Matters. This celebration of LGBTQIA…
January 24 - January 26, All day

End Human Trafficking & Domestic Violence: Virtual Training

Paradise Valley Community College, in partnership with the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV), invites you to a free virtual training exploring the intersection of human…
January 28, 1PM - 2PM

Thieves Market

Thieves Market is a monthly outdoor, old-school flea market where you’ll discover a curated selection of antiques, vintage finds, handcrafted goods, and exotic imports. Enjoy a day of shopping,…
February 1, 8AM - 2PM

Digital Art & Chinese Calligraphy

From Oracle Bone pictographs to contemporary Chinese calligraphy, this presentation showcases the evolution of Chinese calligraphy, enriched by student-created computer animations. It will explore…
February 3, 12PM - 1:45PM

Tai Chi Live

Celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year with a live demonstration and performance of Tai Chi along with an explanation by Master Ping Wei and his students at the Cordova Courtyard (if it rains, the event…
February 4, 11:50AM - 12:20PM

Chopstick Training & Game

Join us for a fascinating exploration of chopsticks, one of the most essential tools used daily by billions of people. Learn about their rich history, cultural significance, and the unique…
February 4, 12:30PM - 2PM

American-born: The Story of Scholar, Leader, and Advocate Rose Hum Lee

Join us for an engaging presentation on Rose Hum Lee (1904–1964), a groundbreaking sociologist whose work shaped our understanding of the Chinese American experience. As the daughter of Chinese…
February 5, 9AM - 10:15AM

From Hollywood Stereotypes to Social Activism: Asian Americans in the Media

How has the media shaped perceptions of Asian Americans over the decades? From old Hollywood to modern portrayals, stereotypes of Asian American men and women have often been rooted in racist, sexist…
February 5, 10:30AM - 11:45AM