IVC Idea Pitch Competition
Trustee Milchiker attended the Irvine Valley College Pitch Competition where students presented innovative ideas, and the winner received a $1,000 check. Trustee Milchiker is pictured with the IVC...
SOCCCD Board President Inmon and Trustee Milchiker Appointed to National ACCT Committees
SOCCCD Board President Carolyn Inmon and Trustee Marcia Milchiker Appointed to National ACCT Committees MISSION VIEJO, CA — The South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) is proud to...
Table of Thanks Luncheon at ATEP's Summit Restaurant
Trustees Bartlett, Milchiker, Rydell, and Dack joined the Chancellor and campus community members at the Table of Thanks Luncheon held at the Summit Restaurant at SC@ATEP. The event highlighted student talent in the culinary program and celebrated the spirit of gratitude across the district.
IVC Veteran of the Year Awards
Trustees Marcia Milchiker and Ryan Dack joined Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris at Irvine Valley College for the seventh annual Veterans of the Year Ceremony, honoring three distinguished veterans and presenting certificates of recognition to IVC Veterans Service Center staff for their dedication to supporting the campus veteran community.
Veterans' Day Ceremony
Our Trustees Lisa Bartlett, Marcia Milchiker, and Carolyn Inmon joined Student Trustee and veteran Blake Leonard, other students, staff, and community members in a heartfelt Veterans Day celebration, paying tribute to the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans.
Coffee and Tea with the Board of Trustees
The SOCCCD Board of Trustees continued its annual listening sessions, offering employees another opportunity to engage in open and friendly conversation at IVC. The second session featured Trustees Ryan Dack, Marcia Milchiker, and TJ Prendergast III. The event was once again a great success, fostering meaningful dialogue and connection.
Trustees Recognize IVC for 40 Years
The SOCCCD Board of Trustees proudly presented a resolution honoring Irvine Valley College for its 40th anniversary! Since its founding in 1985, Irvine Valley College has been a beacon of innovation, academic excellence, and student success — empowering generations of learners and strengthening our community. Congratulations to all for four decades of dedication, achievement, and impact. Here’s to the next 40 years of inspiring success!
Multicultural Center Grand Opening and Inaugural Multicultural Festival
Trustees Marcia Milchiker and Terri Rydell joined Saddleback College as it hosted its inaugural Multicultural Festival in conjunction with the grand opening of The Den, the college’s new Multicultural and LGBTQIA+ Center. The event transformed the Quad into a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and inclusion.
Pathways to Success Fair Fall 2025
On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Trustee Marcia Milchiker joined the Guided Pathways Committee and its completion teams as they hosted the Pathways to Success Fair at the SSC Quad. Many students were able to participate, explore the booths, learn more about their majors and career paths, and discover various resources available at IVC.
OCBC First Responders Dinner
Board President Carolyn Inmon and Trustees Marcia Milchiker and TJ Prendergast recently joined this special event to honor the dedication and service of our local first responders who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe. This was an opportunity to express our gratitude on behalf of SOCCCD and to strengthen our connections with the public safety agencies that partner with our colleges. We are proud of the programs at Saddleback College and Irvine Valley College that train future first responders and support the vital work these heroes perform every day.