Golden West College
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m, GWC Art Gallery
Featuring artwork by Abel Alejandre, Ana Rodriguez, Jose Manuel Flores Nava, Leigh Salgado, Louis Jacinto, and Michelle Andrade. Curated by Tony Pinto.
12 – 1:30 p.m., Student Union
Join us for a meet and greet with GWC counselors. Enjoy cafecito and pan dulce while connecting with counselors who support your academic and personal success. Learn about resources, ask questions, and build relationships in a welcoming space.
3 – 4 p.m., STEM Center
Join us for an inspiring Journey Speaker Talk with Eliza Hernández, Program Manager in Monitoring and Research at the Irvine Ranch Conservancy. Eliza will share her academic, career, and personal journey in the environmental field, offering valuable insights into her work and experiences. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with a professional in conservation science, ask questions, and explore the many pathways in STEM.
3 – 4 p.m., LRC 250 (Parking Lot B or C)
Alex Panda Armendariz (Mescalero Apache descendant) is an Indigenous scholar and professional serving the Southern California Indigenous community in multiple capacities. He is the Director of Tribal Relations at CSU San Bernardino and a graduate of UC Riverside with a BA in Liberal Studies and a minor in Native American Studies. He is also a current graduate student in the MS Regenerative Studies program at Cal Poly Pomona.
3 – 4:30 p.m., Outdoor tables by the Student Union, facing The Stand (next to the entrance of the Multicultural Center)
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a hands-on ceviche making workshop. Learn the history behind the dish, prepare your own serving, and take home a recipe card. The Basic Needs Center will share resources and host a short presentation. After the workshop, visit The Stand to explore food support and services available to students.
Meet Up: In front of the GWC Theater, 2 p.m. sharp, Return: Around 9 p.m. at GWC
Join us for a field trip to La Plaza de Cultura y Artes & Olvera St in Los Angeles to experience the Día de los Muertos Festival. Enjoy cultural performances, food exploration, and vibrant traditions. See La Danza de la Muerte presented by Teatro Del Barrio, outdoor altar displays, and more. Food will be provided.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Student Services Center Portico
Dia de los Muertos is a day to celebrate our loved ones who have passed away. Come by to learn about the celebration, view student ofrendas (altars), face painting, and make crafts. Free food for all who participate in the event.
Therapy Dogs at GWC
The pups will be here on the 2nd Wednesday of the month
COLLEGE NIGHT
Hoated by Golden West College
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
at GWC Campus
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FALL 2025
10/9, 11/6, 12/4, 1 – 3 p.m.
Coffee Kiki
LRC Lounge
9/25, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Queer Sex Ed 101 with the OC LGBT Center
Student Union MPR
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9/27, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Walk with us in the OC Pride Parade
OC Fair Complex
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10/14 – 10/16
Queerstory Week
More info coming soon
10/30, 3 – 5 p.m.
Safezone Training Level 1
MPR 100
RSVP for Students
RSVP for Faculty/Staff
11/13, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Transfer & How to identify LGBTQ+ affirming colleges workshop
Multi Cultural Center
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11/14, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
UCI LGBTRC Visit & Tour
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11/20, 3 – 5 p.m.
Trans Day of Remembrance
Amphitheater
