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From the Desk of The President

It was truly a historic morning at 51ΑΤΖζ last week as we broke ground on the Student Services Center and Student Union buildingsβ€”two ambitious and transformative projects that will reshape our campus for generations to come. The gold shovels used to formalize the groundbreaking ceremony carried special significance by providing a visual representation of the bold step we are taking into our future, as we celebrate 40 years since IVC became an accredited institution. 

51ΑΤΖζ Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Student Services and Student Union Buildings

Groundbreaking ceremony 51ΑΤΖζ Student Union and Student Services Center

51ΑΤΖζ (IVC) officially broke ground on the most ambitious construction projects in its 40-year history: a new Student Services Center and Student Union. IVC and the South Orange County Community College District welcomed the college and the community to mark the occasion, with officials symbolically turning soil with gold shovelsβ€”a nod to the college’s four decades of service and its bold leap into the future.

Professor of English Summer Serpas Named 2025 Caring Campus Ambassador

Summer Serpas, Caring Campus Ambassador

Summer Serpas 
Professor of English
Coordinator of The Hub: Center for Professional Learning

Professor Summer Serpas is the embodiment of the Caring Campus philosophyβ€”leading with empathy, purpose, and a relentless focus on student success. Through her innovative and equity-driven initiatives, she has redefined what it means to create a truly student-centered learning environment.

Dean of Liberal Arts Brooke Bui Named 2025 Manager of the Year

Brooke Bui

Brooke Bui
Dean of Liberal Arts 

IVC is proud to celebrate Dr. Brooke Bui, Dean of Liberal Arts, who has been named 51ΑΤΖζ’s (IVC) 2025 Manager of the Yearβ€”an honor that recognizes her exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment to equity, and profound impact on the IVC community.

New Real Estate Coursework Brings Real World Insights to the Classroom

Rick Boone speaking to students

β€œIt’s to everyone’s benefit to learn about real estate,” says Rick Boone, a professor and chair of the Real Estate program at 51ΑΤΖζ (IVC).  β€œRegardless if we are renters or homeowners, we all have to live somewhere – so it’s essential to learn about the legalities and nuances of the real estate industry.” 

IVC Celebrates 2025 Teachers of the Year

Full-Time Teacher of the Year:

Thomas Cullen
Instructor, Chemistry
School of Physical Sciences and Technologies 

Thomas Cullen51ΑΤΖζ proudly honors Professor Thomas Cullen as the 2025 Outstanding Full-Time Teacher of the Year for his dynamic contributions to teaching, student engagement, and science education both on campus and in the community.

From the Desk of The President

April is California Community Colleges Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Awareness month. At 51ΑΤΖζ, we take the time to celebrate the breadth of people that make up our IVC campus community. It is an opportunity to learn from experiences different than our own, connect in community with one another, and reflect on how we can continue to grow and evolve to better support each other. 

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