VCC Truth and Reconciliation Event
In honour of residential school survivors.
In honour of residential school survivors, VCC is hosting an event in conjunction with Vancouver Reconciliation Week.
VCC Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team will be hosting an “Ask & Learn” with best-selling author Chief Bev Sellars who will be discussing her book They Called Me Number One.
Special guest Murray Porter, Juno award-winning musician, will perform at the event.
Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was established to begin “truth-telling” and the reconciliation process as part of an overall holistic and comprehensive response to the Indian Residential School legacy as a sincere indication and acknowledgement of the injustices and harms experienced by Aboriginal people and the need for continued healing. The TRC is committed to establishing new relationships embedded in mutual recognition and respect that will forge a brighter future.
As part of their commitment to raising awareness, the TRC has been travelling across the country hosting events to bring people together to educate them about the legacy of residential schools. There will be several events throughout the week of September 16.
Remembrance Day
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 12, 2018 | Monday |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
|
?VCC closed
Thanksgiving Day
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2018 | Monday |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
|
?VCC closed
Labour Day
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2018 | Monday |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
|
?VCC closed
B.C. Day
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 6, 2018 | Monday |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
|
?VCC closed
Canada Day
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2018 | Monday |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
|
?VCC closed
Victoria Day
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2018 | Monday |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
|
?VCC closed
Good Friday
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2018 | Friday |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
|
?VCC closed
Family Day
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2018 | Monday |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
|
?VCC closed
Posies, Prayers & Partings
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 15, 2017 | Friday |
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
|
Auditorium, level 2, builidng "A" | Broadway campus |
Classical Voice Student Recital - EVENT CANCELLED
Say goodbye to 2017 with an evening of dramatic and uplifting songs and arias featuring the VCC classical voice studio. Featuring gorgeous vocal music by Mozart, Mahler, Fauré, Brahms, Bellini, and more.
Free Admission
Jazz for the Winter Blues
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 11, 2017 | Monday |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
|
VPL - Central Library, 350 W. Georgia |
Shake away the winter blues with some swinging big band jazz!
The VCC Jazz Orchestra brings you classics by Duke Ellington, Harry James, and Woody Herman. The orchestra is joined by talented local vocalists Adri Lake, Cary McCaffrey, Ila Zbarksy and Caralyn Taylor.
In partnership with Vancouver Public Library.
Admission is free. This is a popular event, so get there early!
Location:
Central Library, 350 W. Georgia
Alice MacKay Room
VCC Choral Concert
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 8, 2017 | Friday |
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
|
Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, UBC Pt. Grey Campus |
VCC Choral Concert with West Coast Symphony at the Chan Centre
VCC choirs (Willan Choir, VCC Concert Choir & Madrigal Singers) perform seasonal favourites with the West Coast Symphony Orchestra. Featured soloist: Erin Sutton, winner of VCC's 2017 Aria Competition.
Joseph Haydn: Te Deum in C
Craig Courtney: A Musicological Journey through the Twelve Days of Christmas
Audience Singalong of seasonal favourites
Bujar Llapaj, Conductor
Admission by donation
Directed Ensembles Recital #2
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 29, 2017 | Wednesday |
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
|
Auditorium, level 2, builidng "A" | Broadway campus |
A showcase of directed student ensembles within the VCC Music program
Students perform weekly as part of our Performance Techniques recital class. These performances are open to the public.
The last two classes of term are dedicated to featuring VCC Music's directed ensembles. On November 29th, join us as four more ensembles take the stage to showcase what they have been working on all term.
Featured ensembles:
Madrigal Singers, directed by Gerald van Wyck
Pre-bop Ensemble, directed by Alan Matheson
New Music Ensemble, directed by Giorgio Magnanensi
Mount Pleasant Brass Ensemble, directed by Jim Tempest
Directed Ensembles Recital #1
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 22, 2017 | Wednesday |
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
|
Auditorium, level 2, builidng "A" | Broadway campus |
A showcase of directed student ensembles within the VCC Music program.
Students perform weekly as part of our Performance Techniques recital class. These performances are open to the public.
The last two classes of term are dedicated to featuring VCC Music's directed ensembles. On November 22nd, join us as four of our ensembles take the stage to showcase what they have been working on all term.
Featured Ensembles:
Gamelan Ensemble, directed by Jon Siddall
Classic Jazz Ensemble, directed by Craig Scott
Latin Jazz Ensemble, directed by John Korsrud
Logical Band (performing the music of Supertramp), directed by Laurence Mollerup
VCC Guitar Day
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 25, 2017 | Saturday |
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
|
Auditorium, level 2, builidng "A" | Broadway campus |
Live Performance & Masterclass
VCC Guitar Day is an annual event where VCC guitar faculty offer a performance and masterclass - FOR FREE!
Featured performance by:
Laurence Mollerup, double bass and bass guitar
Adrian Verdejo, classical guitar
Daryl Jahnke, jazz and contemporary electric guitar
Plus!
-Join us on stage to play
-Receive direct guidance from instructors
-Ask questions in our round table discussion
For more information email vccbass@gmail.com.
Circle Craft Market
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2017 | Wednesday |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
|
Vancouver Convention Centre West |
VCC's fashion and jewellery will be at the 45th annual event
Check out the VCC fashion and jewellery displays while you're at Circle Craft market and stay for one of the many holiday fashion shows that VCC fashion merchandising students will be helping to produce.
Circle Craft hours
Wednesday Nov 8, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday Nov 9, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday Nov 10, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday Nov 11, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday Nov 12, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fashion show schedule:
Wednesday November 8, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday November 9, 6:30 p.m.
Friday November 10, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday November 11, 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Sunday November 12, 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Click here for show guide and schedule
LOCATION
Vancouver Convention Centre West
1055 Canada Place Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3
Holiday Break
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 22, 2017 | Friday |
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
|
VCC closed
VCC will be closed Friday, Dec. 22, 2017 - Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 and re-open on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018.
University/College Traditional Jazz Band Challenge 2017
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2017 | Saturday |
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
|
Auditorium, level 2 | Broadway campus |
VCC Music and the White Rock Traditional Jazz Society host a clinic and competition
Vancouver Community College’s Department of Music and the White Rock Traditional Jazz Society are hosting a Traditional Jazz clinic and competition at VCC on Oct. 14. This event is open to the general public.
Two college-based traditional jazz bands will be participating, receiving coaching and feedback from a talented group of Vancouver musicians-all experts in traditional jazz and swing.
Alan Matheson (trumpet/piano)
Rob McKenzie (trombone)
Josh Roberts (banjo/guitar)
Wynston Minckler (bass)
Craig Scott (drums)
There will be a general meeting at 9:30 am in the Auditorium and the clinics will take place upstairs in the VCC Department of Music, rooms 3226 and 3201.
PEBemployment
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 27, 2017 | Wednesday |
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
|
Downtown campus Vancouver Fashion Week |
Employment Forum and Hiring Fair for Persons with Disabilities
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Project EveryBODY
WHEN:
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Vancouver Community College
250 W Pender Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1S9
Fiat Mode 2017
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2017 | Wednesday |
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM
|
Vancouver Fashion Week |
VCC Fashion celebrates 30 years at Vancouver Fashion Week
FIAT MODE celebrates and promotes VCC Fashion graduates' unbridled fashion creativity.
WHEN
September 20, 2017
Doors 4:30 p.m.
Show 5:00 p.m.
WHERE
Chinese Cultural Centre
50 E. Pender Street
Vancouver, BC
MORE INFO
Student welcome days
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 13, 2017 | Wednesday |
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
|
Atrium | Downtown campus |
Welcoming students old and new!
Join Student Services and the Student's Union in welcoming students to VCC.
There will be carnival festivities in the courtyard with games, prizes, and snacks, and an opportunity to learn about all of the services available to support student learning at VCC.
NB: If it is raining, we will move the party to the event space, Level 1, Building B.
Student welcome days
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 12, 2017 | Tuesday |
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
|
Courtyard | Broadway campus |
Welcoming students old and new!
Join Student Services and the Student's Union in welcoming students to VCC.
There will be carnival festivities in the courtyard with games, prizes, and snacks, and an opportunity to learn about all of the services available to support student learning at VCC.
NB: If it is raining, we will move the party to the event space, Level 1, Building B.
VCC celebrates National Aboriginal Day
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2017 | Friday |
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
|
Broadway A & B | Broadway campus |
Celebrate National Aboriginal Day on Friday, June 16 with specialty workshops and a meal
Vancouver Community College celebrates National Aboriginal Day on June 16. The Indigenous Education and Community Engagement department will be sponsoring a keynote address by Drew Hayden Taylor, five interactive workshops throughout the day, and a meal at noon.
There are limited seats in each of the workshops and for lunch. Please register early to avoid disappointment!
Keynote presenter, Drew Hayden Taylor
An Ojibway from the Curve Lake First Nations in Ontario, Drew Hayden Taylor has worn many hats in his literary career, from performing stand-up comedy at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., to being Artistic Director of Canada’s premiere Native theatre company, Native Earth Performing Arts. He has been an award-winning playwright (with over 70 productions of his work), a journalist/columnist (appearing regularly in several Canadian newspapers and magazines), a short-story writer, a novelist, a television scriptwriter, and has worked on over 17 documentaries exploring the Native experience. Most notably, he wrote and directed REDSKINS, TRICKSTERS AND PUPPY STEW, a documentary on Native humour for the National Film Board of Canada. Read more...
Agenda
| 9 a.m. | Welcome reception | Event space |
| 9:30 a.m. | Opening remarks and welcome | Event space |
| 10 a.m. | Keynote address | Auditorium |
| 11:15 a.m. | Workshop 1A: The complex world of writing, Drew Hayden Taylor | Auditorium |
| 11:15 a.m. | Workshop 1B: From the classroom to the workplace, Indigenous alumni panel | B1227 |
| 11:15 a.m. | Open session: 150 Thoughts and feelings about Canada's 150 | B1210 |
| 12:15 p.m. | Lunch | |
| 1:30 p.m. | Workshop 2A: Comic books - storytelling through graphic art, Cole Pauls | B1215 |
| 1:30 p.m. | Workshop 2B: Leading the way - Indigenizing programs at VCC | B1227 |
| 1:30 p.m. | Open session: 150 Thoughts and feelings about Canada's 150 | B1210 |
| 2:45 p.m. | Closing remarks and door prize | Event space |
Click here to register today!
Workshop 1A: The complex world of writing
Broadway B – Auditorium
Join author of numerous plays and books Drew Hayden Taylor as he discusses literary creation, and addresses everything we want to know about the complex world of writing and publishing. Short cuts and pit falls. What to do and what not to do. And, what the heck is a dangling modifier?
Workshop 1B: From the classroom to the workplace- Indigenous alumni panel
Broadway B – Room 1227
Five Indigenous VCC Alumni representing health sciences, culinary, hair design and automotive programs will return to discuss the VCC experience and the transition into the workforce. What did it take for them to be successful in the program and in the workforce and what suggestions do they have for new students and faculty?
Workshop 2A: Comic books - storytelling through graphic art
Broadway B – Room 1215
An introductory workshop with local artist and author Cole Pauls of the Tahltan Nation on how to write, draw, and design your own story. Cole has just published his second comic in Dakwakada Warriors that mixes traditional stories with science fiction with parts written in the Tahltan language.
Workshop 2B: Leading the way- Indigenizing programs at Vancouver Community College
Broadway B – Room 1227
Join Fionna Chong, Department Head & Instructor, Baking and Pastry Arts and Shari Laliberte, R.N., Ph.D., Bachelor of Science in Nursing, as they discuss their experiences working with urban and rural Indigenous communities, organizations, and individuals to develop respectful, relevant, and responsive Indigenous content and curriculum.
All day drop-in session: 150 Thoughts and feelings about Canada’s 150
Broadway B – 1227, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Broadway B – 1210, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
These classrooms will be open throughout the day and we encourage you to drop in and share your personal thoughts and feelings about what Canada 150 means to you in 150 written words or images. All voices are welcome. Be creative and have fun!
Jewellery Art and Design Grad Show - Gala Opening
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2017 | Thursday |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
|
Atrium | Downtown campus |
A who's who of designers, alumni, and jewellery business professionals
Open to the public, this event launches VCC's 2017 Jewellery Art and Design Grad Show .
The Gala Opening includes a cash bar, hors d'oeuvres, and a number of awards will be presented to top students from the program.
Each student will showcase five pieces in original display cases, all designed around a creative theme. Displays will remain open for public viewing May 18 - June 8, 2017.
Victoria Day
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2017 | Monday |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
|
?VCC closed
Canada Day
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2017 | Monday |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
|
?VCC closed
B.C. Day
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2017 | Monday |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
|
?VCC closed
Labour Day
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2017 | Monday |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
|
?VCC closed
Thanksgiving Day
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2017 | Monday |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
|
?VCC closed
Remembrance Day
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 13, 2017 | Monday |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
|
?VCC closed
Visual Communications Design Graduate Portfolio Show
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2017 | Monday |
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
|
Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre | 162 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver BC |
Vancouver Community College presents Visual Communications Design Graduate Portfolio Show
The 2017 VCC Visual Communications Design grads invite the public to view their portfolios on Monday, June 5 at the Goldcorp Stage, BMO Theatre Centre from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Convocation spring 2017
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2017 | Thursday |
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
|
Downtown campus Queen Elizabeth Theatre |
Celebration of achievement
Convocation ceremonies are held at the Downtown campus in June and November of each year. Gowning of the graduands takes place at the Downtown campus and ceremonies take place from 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. across the street at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
For more information, please visit VCC's convocation page.
Student awards spring 2017
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2017 | Friday |
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
|
Building B, event space | Broadway campus |
Celebrating student success at VCC
Friday, June 9 in event space B, Broadway campus.
Morning and afternoon ceremonies by invitation only.
For more information, please visit the student awards page.
Classical Voice Masterclass
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2017 | Saturday |
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
|
2010 | Broadway campus |
Attention high school and adult singers! You're invited to participate in a masterclass with VCC voice instructor Dory Hayley.
Try out your audition arias or exam repertoire, or just gain experience singing in public. Plus, learn about the music program at VCC!
Dory Hayley has performed worldwide in opera, oratorio, and recital. An enthusiastic champion of new music, she is a member of the Hayley-Laufer Duo, the Broadwood Duo, and the Erato Ensemble. Dory is the artistic director of the Blueridge Chamber Music Festival. She holds a doctorate in performance from University of Montreal.
Admission is free and everyone is welcome to attend.
To participate please send PDFs of one or two pieces you would like to sing to dhayley@vcc.ca by Friday, April 28. Participants will be selected on a first come, first served basis.
Jewellery Art and Design Grad Show
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2017 | Friday |
12:00 AM - 8:00 PM
|
Atrium | Downtown campus |
A stunning display of original jewellery and metalwork May 19 - June 8, 2017
See the outstanding work of VCC's 2017 Jewellery Art and Design grads. Each student will showcase five pieces in original display cases, all designed around a creative theme.
Displays will remain open for public viewing May 18 - June 8, 2017.
Night of Stars
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
- 8:30 PM
|
Auditorium | Broadway campus |
Night of Stars
Join the VCC classical voice studio for an evening of beautiful songs and arias celebrating the night, music and love. Works by Mozart, Mendelssohn, Debussy, Dvorak and more!
Saturday, April 22nd @ 7 pm
Broadway Auditorium, Level 2
Free Admission
Student development office closure
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
- 3:00 PM
|
DTN & BWY campuses |
Early closure on April 18
The Student Development (formerly Student Services) Office will close at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18 for an internal meeting. The affected areas in all campuses are:
- Reception Services
- Advising Services
- Counselling Services
- Disability Services
- Interpreting Services
- Assessment Centre
- Arbiter of Student Issues
- Manager Student Services
Normal office hours will resume on April 19.
Experience VCC
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
- 6:00 PM
|
Broadway campus |
VCC is thrilled to open the doors to our Broadway campus on Wednesday, April 26 for an evening of free workshops, demos, and entertainment.
Register today to Experience VCC and be entered to win a VCC swag bag*.
VCC Latin and Motown Ensembles
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
- 9:30 PM
|
Seven Dining Lounge 53 W Broadway, Vancouver |
An evening of salsa and Motown
VCC's Latin and Motown ensembles present an evening of hot salsa moves and solid motown grooves! Come hear the music of Tito Puente, the Supremes, Chucho Valdes, the Jackson 5 and more, performed by fantastic VCC music students. (By donation, at the door)
March 16
7-9:30pm (early show!)
Seven Dining Lounge
53 W Broadway, Vancouver
Facebook event info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1850638071826855/
Aboriginal Electronic Music Festival
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
- 11:59 PM
|
Event space, building B | Broadway campus |
In collaboration with Native Education College, Giorgio Magnanensi, and Vancouver New Music.
Join VCC instructor Giorgio Magnanensi, Native Education College, and Vancouver New Music as part of EMUSE 2017's, Aboriginal Electronic Music Festival.
This free event features VCC alumna Sandy Scofield, as well as Raven Chacon, Eliot Britton, Russell Wallace and Remy Siu, Jordan Abel and more.
Music Dialogue I
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
- 12:00 PM
|
B2205 | Broadway campus |
Sonic materials and artistic transformations
VCC music continues its series of conversations about music, art, aesthetics, and culture with Giorgio Magnanensi (VCC music instructor and artistic director of Vancouver New Music) and Ken Morrison (VCC music instructor).
In the dialogue we will preview two upcoming events:
EMUSE Aboriginal Electronic Music Festival and Vancouver New Music presents the Talea Ensemble (New York).
Duke's Place - A Tribute to Duke Ellington and his friends
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
- 9:00 PM
|
Vancouver Public Library-Central Library Alice MacKay Room 350 West Georgia Street |
The Vancouver Public Library and VCC Jazz Orchestra present "Duke's Place-A Tribute to Duke Ellington and his friends".
Featuring selections from Ellington's New Orleans Suite and songs made famous by Artie Shaw, Stan Kenton and Woody Herman.
Performed by the Vancouver Community College Jazz Orchestra and featuring vocalists Talia Butler-Gray, Adriane Lake, Cary McCaffrey, Lynn Stewart and Caralyn Taylor
April 3, 2017
7 p.m.
Vancouver Public Library-Central Library, Alice MacKay Room
350 West Georgia Street
Free admission
Singing and swinging
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
- 9:00 PM
|
Auditorium | Broadway campus |
The Vancouver Community College Jazz Orchestra and Pre-Bop ensemble present an evening of
swing and jazz.
The Vancouver Community College (VCC) Jazz Orchestra and Pre-Bop ensemble present an evening of swinging instrumental and vocal jazz. Featured vocalists Talia Butler-Gray, Adri Lake and Ila Zbarsky pay tribute to the greats of jazz singing with songs made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, Rosemary Clooney and Jo Stafford. The VCC Jazz Orchestra will also feature instrumental favourites from the libraries of the Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton and the Tommy Dorsey orchestras.
Free event!
For more information, please call 604.331.3603 or visit vcc.ca/music
Student budget town hall
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
- 1:00 PM
|
Room 2662, building A | Broadway campus |
Ask questions. Give comments.
The Student Union will host a VCC student budget town hall on Tuesday, March 21, 2017.
Time: noon - 1 p.m.
Location: BWY campus, room 2662, building A
There will be a complimentary pizza lunch for those students who stay for the presentations by Dr. Peter Nunoda and Marlene Kowalski.
Pink Shirt Day
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
- 11:59 PM
|
Take a stand against bullying
On February 22, 2017 Pink Shirt Day encourages everyone to wear a pink shirt, button, or pin to symbolize that you do not tolerate bullying.
Did you know? Pink Shirt Day was started by two Nova Scotia high school students who organized a protest to support a boy who was being bullied for wearing a pink shirt. They took a stand by distributing pink T-shirts to all the boys in their school.
Read more and donate to anti-bullying causes at pinkshirtday.ca.
Easter Monday
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
- 11:59 PM
|
?VCC closed
Good Friday
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
- 11:59 PM
|
?VCC closed
B.C. Family Day
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
- 11:59 PM
|
VCC closed
VCC Try-a-trade 2017
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
- 3:00 PM
|
Event space, building B and transportation trades area | Broadway campus |
Fifth annual open house for high school students
VCC is excited to host the fifth annual Try-a-trade open house on March 1, 2017 at the Broadway campus. This event, held in collaboration with the Skills Canada Regional competition, is a unique opportunity for over 500 students in grades 9 to 12 to gain hands-on experience with the tools and equipment used in many VCC programs.
Popular booths and workstations include:
- automotive service technician
- auto collision and repair
- auto refinishing
- baking and pastry arts
- culinary arts
- hair design
- skin and body therapy
- hospitality management
- and many more
Flourish - VCC Foundation Gala
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
- 10:00 PM
|
Event Space | Broadway campus |
Flourish Gala is a fundraiser for the VCC Foundation to provide scholarships and training materials for current and future VCC students.
Flourish is our signature, annual fundraising green-tie gala! Your ticket purchase helps the Vancouver Community College (VCC) Foundation fund student scholarships and bursaries. VCC has been at the heart of education in this city for 50 years and we look forward to continuing to serve and enrich our community for many decades to come.
The gala will take place on Thursday, March 9 at the VCC Broadway campus. Guests will be treated to a memorable evening showcasing the work of VCC’s highest-achieving students, faculty members and alumni. In addition to tasting creations by Vancouver’s leading culinary minds, guests will experience the best of VCC's fashion arts, auto restoration, live music and more. Join us in helping the next generation of VCC students flourish.
Net proceeds from this fundraiser provide scholarships and training materials for VCC students. Buy your ticket before January 31 and save $50!
Jewellery art & design Valentine’s Day sale
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
- 3:00 PM
|
Downtown campus |
Unique, handmade gifts for that special someone
Please join VCC's jewellery art & design students for their annual Valentine's Day sale.
The Valentine's Day sale runs Wednesday, February 8 to Friday, February 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. VCC's students are sure to impress you with their creative pieces available for sale.
Christmas in January
| Date | Day | Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
- 11:59 PM
|
Volunteers needed
Once again VCC is partnering with the Salvation Army to bring a Christmas-themed lunch to our neighbours in the DTES on Saturday, January 21. Read about last years event here.
Volunteer shifts are available in the following areas:
- 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Food preperation (waitlist)
- 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Service
- 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Service and clean up
Please fill out this form if you're interested in helping out and The Salvation Army Harbour Light will be in touch.
CANCELLED (will be rescheduled) - Songs to Warm the Winter
Join the VCC classical voice students for a heart-warming evening of song, and drive away the winter blues!
Music by Purcell, Schubert, Fauré, Mozart, Mahler, and more.
Class of Dory Hayley, with Helen Hall, piano
VCC Auditorium
Friday, December 9th at 7 pm
Free Admission
VCC Willan Choir Concert
VCC Willan Choir presents Bruckner's Locus Iste and other works
Concert also features Mendelssohn's Magnificat in D Major along with selections by Bach, Handel, Faure, Rutter, Bruckner and Willan.
Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m. at Canadian Memorial Church & Peace Centre 1825 Burrard (Burrard and 16th).
Patricia Plumley, director
Eric Hominick, piano
Admission by donation
Singing and swinging
The VCC Jazz Orchestra presents an evening of swinging instrumental and vocal jazz.
Featured vocalists Talia Butler-Gray, Adri Lake and Ila Zbarsky pay tribute to the greats of jazz singing with songs made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, Rosemary Clooney and Jo Stafford. The VCC Jazz Orchestra and Pre-Bop ensemble will also feature instrumental favourites from the libraries of the Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton and the Tommy Dorsey orchestras.
Vancouver Community College
Broadway auditorium
1155 E. Broadway
Free!
Popular. Come early.
Camaro 67 live at the Waldorf
Camaro 67 is back to throw down a Vancouver dance party!
Camaro 67 (featuring VCC faculty and alumni, Georges Couling, Jimmy Baldwin, Brendan Krieg, Tim Sars, and Kevin Tang) is back to throw down a Vancouver dance party at The Waldorf on Friday November 18th with our friends Love You Miss You. We'll be joined by special guest Ndidi Cascade on a few tracks as well.
Doors @ 9pm, Music @ 10pm sharp.
Tickets available online @ http://tickets.camaro67music.com/
$12 in advance, $15 at the Door.
Check out the facebook event for more info.
Camaro 67 brings together classic Afrobeat influences (Fela Kuti, Tony Allen), and modern Afrofunk / Groove sounds (Antibalas, Budos Band, The Herbaliser) to produce a propulsive, high-energy, made-in-Vancouver heavy funk experience. This explosive 10-piece instrumental group debuted in the fall of 2015, picking up from where Miami Device (BC’s premier Afrobeat orchestra since 2007) left off. In their first year as a band, Camaro 67 released their 9-track debut album “Burn Rubber, Not Your Soul”. The band has toured festivals and clubs throughout BC to support the new album, playing alongside reggae legend Alpha Blondy and local groove-music heavyweights Emily Chambers, Wooden Horsemen, Kutapira, and Bazooka Picnic.
Mount Pleasant Brass Ensemble concert
VCC's Mount Pleasant Brass Ensemble will be performing as part of the Candy Town holiday festival.
Downtown Vancouver’s only free winter festival will transform Mainland Street into a winter wonderland, filled with local artisans, street performers and live music.
VCC's Mount Pleasant Brass Ensemble, directed by Jim Tempest, will be performing from 1:30-2:30 PM.
VCC Motown and Latin Jazz Ensembles
VCC Motown and Latin Jazz Ensembles play an end of term concert in the atrium of Building B. Come prepared to dance!
Join us for a high-energy evening of hot Latin jazz and Motown music by VCC’s student musicians.
Salsa and meringue, the Supremes, Smokey Robinson and many more of your favourite hits!
Vancouver Community College
Event space, Building B
1155 E Broadway
Free admission!
VCC Guitar Day
Free guitar and bass workshop with VCC faculty.
Learn improvisation, technique, chords and scales, how to dial in your amp and pedals, soloing, sightreading and more!
Featuring VCC Music instructors:
Stephen Fisk, Jazz and Contemporary Electric Guitar
Daryl Jahnke, Jazz and Contemporary Electric Guitar
Adrian Verdejo, Classical Guitar
Laurence Mollerup, Double Bass and Bass Guitar
Vancouver Community College
1155 East Broadway
Auditorium, 2nd floor, building A
at Broadway and Glen Drive
Admission is free!
VCC Day
College closed 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Please note that Thursday, Nov. 3 is a non-teaching day and both Downtown and Broadway campuses are closed to the public and students from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Continuing Studies evening courses at the Downtown campus will operate as normal.
Registrar's Office closed
Downtown office only
The Registrar's Office will be closed at the downtown campus on Friday, October 7. The Broadway campus will be open, and all other services will maintain regular service hours.
Beyond the blues
A depression and anxiety awareness and education event
The event is open to all VCC students, employees and passers-by. Please come and visit an information table, pick up brochures and other goodies and chat with representatives from various community based agencies. VCC counsellors, the student union, Positive Space and other VCC departments will also be on hand. The library will have a book table with resources related to mental health and wellness.
VCC counselling services is organizing this event in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Christmas Day
VCC closed
Happy holidays!
VCC campuses will be closed Dec. 23, 2016 to Jan. 2, 2017 for the holiday break.
Holiday break
VCC closed
Happy holidays!
VCC campuses will be closed Dec. 23, 2016 to Jan. 2, 2017 for the holiday break.
New Year's Day
VCC closed
Happy holidays!
VCC campuses will be closed Dec. 23, 2016 to Jan. 2, 2017 for the holiday break.
Holiday break
VCC closed
Happy holidays!
VCC campuses will be closed Dec. 23, 2016 to Jan. 2, 2017 for the holiday break.
Student Awards
Celebrating student achievement
Twice per year -- fall and spring -- Vancouver Community College and our generous donors honour students who have made outstanding achievements in their studies and in the community.
VCC's 2016 Fall Awards ceremonies and receptions will be held in the building B event space at VCC's Broadway campus, 1120 E. 7 Avenue at Glen Drive, across from VCC/Clark SkyTrain station.
Please note this event is by invitation only for award winners, their families, donors and VCC dignitaries.
Visit our Awards event page for more information.
Remembrance Day
VCC closed
College closed in observance of Remembrance Day.
Thanksgiving Day
VCC closed
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at VCC!
Holiday break
VCC closed
Happy holidays!
VCC campuses will be closed Dec. 23, 2016 to Jan. 2, 2017 for the holiday break.
Holiday break
VCC closed
Happy holidays!
VCC campuses will be closed Dec. 23, 2016 to Jan. 2, 2017 for the holiday break.
Holiday break
VCC closed
Happy holidays!
VCC campuses will be closed Dec. 23, 2016 to Jan. 2, 2017 for the holiday break.
Boxing Day
VCC closed
Happy holidays!
VCC campuses will be closed Dec. 23, 2016 to Jan. 2, 2017 for the holiday break.
Holiday break
VCC closed
Happy holidays!
VCC campuses will be closed Dec. 23, 2016 to Jan. 2, 2017 for the holiday break.
Holiday break
VCC closed
Happy holidays!
VCC campuses will be closed Dec. 23, 2016 to Jan. 2, 2017 for the holiday break.
Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship
2016 Competition Final Show
Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship 2016 Final
Saturday, September 17th, 2016
Vancouver Community College, entrance at Hamilton & Dunsmuir
Competition Final Show @ 6:00 p.m.
Stand up dinner reception @ 7:30 p.m.
$80.00 + taxes and service charges
Tickets here
Ticket price includes the Competition Final Show, hosted by Lien Yeung and a post event standing dinner reception with wine and food prepared by Normand Laprise, Anthony Walsh, Lee Cooper, Justin Leboe, Scott Jaeger, Jackie Ellis and David Hawksworth.
Town hall - Broadway
VCC's big picture
Come and join the conversation about what's happening at VCC.
Faculty and staff: September 21, Broadway
Faculty and staff: September 22, Downtown
Students: October 4, Broadway
Fiat Mode XXIX
Save the date!
SAVE THE DATE
FIAT MODE XXIX
Wednesday, September 21, 5 p.m.
FIAT MODE XXIX celebrates and promotes VCC's Fashion Arts Diploma graduates unbridled fashion creativity.
At Vancouver Fashion Week
Chinese Cultural Centre
50 E. Pender Street
Vancouver, BC
Convocation
Honouring our newest graduating class
Convocate! Celebrate!
To convocate means to come together. Convocation ceremonies are held twice per year at Vancouver Community College. It's an exciting time that we honour hundreds of VCC grads who have worked hard to earn diplomas, certificates and degrees.
Visit our Convocation webpage for more information about the ceremonies.
Town hall - Downtown
VCC's big picture
Come and join the conversation about what's happening at VCC.
Faculty and staff: September 21, Broadway
Faculty and staff: September 22, Downtown
Students: October 4, Broadway
Chef's Table pop-up kitchen
Treat yourself to a unique, 5-course seasonal menu by VCC International Culinary Arts
Back by popular demand! VCC’s International Culinary Arts students are bringing back the Chef’s Table to VCC’s Broadway campus!
This pop-up style restaurant is located at VCC’s Broadway campus in the north side of Quizine Kitchen. Patrons will be seated at a communal dining table while VCC’s International Culinary Arts students use modern techniques to create a five-course set menu before their eyes.
Open Tuesday - Friday
Mondays available for private bookings and special events. (Capacity for 15-50 people)
The Chef's Table is currently taking reservations for the season. Email thechefstable@vcc.ca or sign up here to receive future updates.
Details
Dates: August 30 - October 14, 2016
Time: 6:30 p.m. seating
Cost: $30 set menu, $45 with tasting of BC wines
Vegetarian options available upon prior request.
Chef's Table pop-up kitchen
Treat yourself to a unique, 5-course seasonal menu by VCC International Culinary Arts
Back by popular demand! VCC’s International Culinary Arts students are bringing back the Chef’s Table to VCC’s Broadway campus!
This pop-up style restaurant is located at VCC’s Broadway campus in the north side of Quizine Kitchen. Patrons will be seated at a communal dining table while VCC’s International Culinary Arts students use modern techniques to create a five-course set menu before their eyes.
Open Tuesday - Friday
Mondays available for private bookings and special events. (Capacity for 15-50 people)
The Chef's Table is currently taking reservations for the season. Email thechefstable@vcc.ca or sign up here to receive future updates.
Details
Dates: August 30 - October 14, 2016
Time: 6:30 p.m. seating
Cost: $30 set menu, $45 with tasting of BC wines
Vegetarian options available upon prior request.
Chef's Table pop-up kitchen
Treat yourself to a unique, 5-course seasonal menu by VCC International Culinary Arts
Back by popular demand! VCC’s International Culinary Arts students are bringing back the Chef’s Table to VCC’s Broadway campus!
This pop-up style restaurant is located at VCC’s Broadway campus in the north side of Quizine Kitchen. Patrons will be seated at a communal dining table while VCC’s International Culinary Arts students use modern techniques to create a five-course set menu before their eyes.
Open Tuesday - Friday
Mondays available for private bookings and special events. (Capacity for 15-50 people)
The Chef's Table is currently taking reservations for the season. Email thechefstable@vcc.ca or sign up here to receive future updates.
Details
Dates: August 30 - October 14, 2016
Time: 6:30 p.m. seating
Cost: $30 set menu, $45 with tasting of BC wines
Vegetarian options available upon prior request.
Chef's Table pop-up kitchen
Treat yourself to a unique, 5-course seasonal menu by VCC International Culinary Arts
Back by popular demand! VCC’s International Culinary Arts students are bringing back the Chef’s Table to VCC’s Broadway campus!
This pop-up style restaurant is located at VCC’s Broadway campus in the north side of Quizine Kitchen. Patrons will be seated at a communal dining table while VCC’s International Culinary Arts students use modern techniques to create a five-course set menu before their eyes.
Open Tuesday - Friday
Mondays available for private bookings and special events. (Capacity for 15-50 people)
The Chef's Table is currently taking reservations for the season. Email thechefstable@vcc.ca or sign up here to receive future updates.
Details
Dates: August 30 - October 14, 2016
Time: 6:30 p.m. seating
Cost: $30 set menu, $45 with tasting of BC wines
Vegetarian options available upon prior request.
Chef's Table pop-up kitchen
Treat yourself to a unique, 5-course seasonal menu by VCC International Culinary Arts
Back by popular demand! VCC’s International Culinary Arts students are bringing back the Chef’s Table to VCC’s Broadway campus!
This pop-up style restaurant is located at VCC’s Broadway campus in the north side of Quizine Kitchen. Patrons will be seated at a communal dining table while VCC’s International Culinary Arts students use modern techniques to create a five-course set menu before their eyes.
Open Tuesday - Friday
Mondays available for private bookings and special events. (Capacity for 15-50 people)
The Chef's Table is currently taking reservations for the season. Email thechefstable@vcc.ca or sign up here to receive future updates.
Details
Dates: August 30 - October 14, 2016
Time: 6:30 p.m. seating
Cost: $30 set menu, $45 with tasting of BC wines
Vegetarian options available upon prior request.
Chef's Table pop-up kitchen
Treat yourself to a unique, 5-course seasonal menu by VCC International Culinary Arts
Back by popular demand! VCC’s International Culinary Arts students are bringing back the Chef’s Table to VCC’s Broadway campus!
This pop-up style restaurant is located at VCC’s Broadway campus in the north side of Quizine Kitchen. Patrons will be seated at a communal dining table while VCC’s International Culinary Arts students use modern techniques to create a five-course set menu before their eyes.
Open Tuesday - Friday
Mondays available for private bookings and special events. (Capacity for 15-50 people)
The Chef's Table is currently taking reservations for the season. Email thechefstable@vcc.ca or sign up here to receive future updates.
Details
Dates: August 30 - October 14, 2016
Time: 6:30 p.m. seating
Cost: $30 set menu, $45 with tasting of BC wines
Vegetarian options available upon prior request.
Chef's Table pop-up kitchen
Treat yourself to a unique, 5-course seasonal menu by VCC International Culinary Arts
Back by popular demand! VCC’s International Culinary Arts students are bringing back the Chef’s Table to VCC’s Broadway campus!
This pop-up style restaurant is located at VCC’s Broadway campus in the north side of Quizine Kitchen. Patrons will be seated at a communal dining table while VCC’s International Culinary Arts students use modern techniques to create a five-course set menu before their eyes.
Open Tuesday - Friday
Mondays available for private bookings and special events. (Capacity for 15-50 people)
The Chef's Table is currently taking reservations for the season. Email thechefstable@vcc.ca or sign up here to receive future updates.
Details
Dates: August 30 - October 14, 2016
Time: 6:30 p.m. seating
Cost: $30 set menu, $45 with tasting of BC wines
Vegetarian options available upon prior request.
Student town hall
VCC's big picture
Come and join the conversation about what is happening at VCC.
Faculty and staff: September 21, Broadway
Faculty and staff: September 22, Downtown
Students: October 4, Broadway
Chef's Table pop-up kitchen
Treat yourself to a unique, 5-course seasonal menu by VCC International Culinary Arts
Back by popular demand! VCC’s International Culinary Arts students are bringing back the Chef’s Table to VCC’s Broadway campus!
This pop-up style restaurant is located at VCC’s Broadway campus in the north side of Quizine Kitchen. Patrons will be seated at a communal dining table while VCC’s International Culinary Arts students use modern techniques to create a five-course set menu before their eyes.
Open Tuesday - Friday
Mondays available for private bookings and special events. (Capacity for 15-50 people)
The Chef's Table is currently taking reservations for the season. Email thechefstable@vcc.ca or sign up here to receive future updates.
Details
Dates: August 30 - October 14, 2016
Time: 6:30 p.m. seating
Cost: $30 set menu, $45 with tasting of BC wines
Vegetarian options available upon prior request.