Melissa Korber is a Las Positas College Mass Communications instructor and program coordinator since 1988r. She is an advisor to the LPC Express student newspaper, annual HAVIK Literary Anthology, and the LPC Journal of Arts, Literature and Academic Writing. All of...

The Academic Senate represents the Las Positas College faculty in collegial consultation related to certain academic and professional matters:curriculum, degree and certificate requirements;grading policies;standards or policies regarding student preparation and...

The Las Positas College Foundation was established in 2003 to support the mission of Las Positas College through philanthropic support. The foundation acts in partnership with the college and helps to bridge the gap between available public funding and institutional...

The Las Positas College Student Veterans Organization provides support to student veterans. They work with the LPC Veterans First Program to facilitate academic success through mentorship and assistance. The SVO works to establish widespread networks of support for...

For more than 60 years, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has applied science and technology to make the world a safer place. LLNL is the “new ideas” laboratory, and we continue to aspire to intellectual leadership, originality, and audacity. We support an...

The League of Women Voters of the United States encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. We envision a democracy where every...

After working in elementary education, in 1975 Dr. Lucas became Dean of Instruction and Learning Resources and was part of the original staff establishing the Valley Campus, later to become Las Positas College. She supervised and supported the college’s performing...

James Livingston founded several medical supply and equipment businesses, which merged with a national company where he served as Executive Vice President. At the time of his retirement, the company he founded with a single store grew to 350 branches worldwide. His...

Joanne and Dale Berven established the Matthew Berven Memorial Scholarship in loving memory of their son. Those who knew him remembered his friendliness and cheerful disposition.

Don Milanese was a member of the founding team for Valley Campus, later Las Positas College. He retired as Emeritus Vice President of Academic Services. His wife, Linda is a member of the Wild Vine Writers, Bay Area women writers. Mr. Milanese is currently board...

Charles Graham Nissen ranched in the Livermore area for over 40 years, and his ancestors settled in the Valley in the 1800s. He was a philanthropist to many causes, especially education and health care.

Charles and Anna Nissen were Livermore Valley natives in the ranching community. Mr. Nissen was a philanthropist, especially in education and health care. Mrs. Anna Nissen’s family ran the Holdner Dairy.

Scott Vigallon is the Las Positas College Instructional Technology Coordinator, supporting Distance Education curriculum, strategic planning, policies and procedures, and other issues in the delivery of web-enhanced, hybrid, HyFlex, and online courses. He established...

The Pedrozzi Foundation provides college and vocational scholarships and resources to Livermore students. Mario Pedrozzi, born in Switzerland, immigrated to Livermore and established a grocery business. He served on the City Council and as Vice Mayor. He left his...

Judy Porta taught sociology at Las Positas College for 20 years. She and Fred donated a half million dollars to provide early childhood education scholarships through the LPC Foundation “2GenFund.” These scholarships allow student parents to finish their education at...

Judy Porta taught sociology at Las Positas College for 20 years. She and Fred donated a half million dollars to provide early childhood education scholarships through the LPC Foundation “2GenFund.” These scholarships allow student parents to finish their education at...

This scholarship for first responder students was established by Dr. Patricia “Pat” Wheeler, known at Las Positas College for her visiting therapy dogs. All her dogs have received the AKC Therapy Dogs Distinguished title and Good Citizen Awards. They have have...

The Puente project is a learning community with the goal of increasing the transfer-going rate of educationally disadvantaged students. The Puente program at Las Positas College provides a dedicated counselor to students participating in the program,and utilizes...

This endowed memorial scholarship for a LPC student veteran honors two past Rotary presidents – David Cherry and Ed Golden. David Cherry served in the US Air Force as a flight simulator specialist. Ed Golden was a US Army information technology engineer. Pleasanton...

This scholarship was established by Charles Graham Nissen, whose ancestors settled in the Livermore Valley in the 1800s. He was a life-time Livermore rancher and a philanthropist especially supporting education and health care. It is a memorial scholarship to his...

Dr. Barbara Mertes (1930-2015), a life-long Livermore resident, was a key force in establishing Las Positas College and served on the college district board of trustees for fourteen years. Her husband, Dr. David Mertes (1931-2014), was a founding member of the LPC...

Dr. Barbara Mertes (1930-2015), a life-long Livermore resident, was a key force in establishing Las Positas College and served on the college district board of trustees for fourteen years. Dr. David Mertes (1931-2014) was a founding member of the LPC Foundation and...

Dr. Barbara Mertes (1930-2015), a life-long Livermore resident, was a key force in establishing Las Positas College and served on the college district board of trustees for fourteen years. She had a passion for the arts and wrote and directed many theatrical...

P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization founded in 1869 by seven college women in Iowa. It has grown to over 6000 chapters with a quarter mission members. P.E.O. promotes, supports and motivates women to achieve their highest aspirations and make a difference in the...

The Tri-Valley Writers is the regional branch of the California Writers Club, with 22 branches throughout the state. The Club’s mission is to educate writers of all abilities in the craft of writing and marketing their work. Started in 1909 in the Bay Area, it is one...

This scholarships honors Valerie Ball, an administrative assistant at Las Positas College for nearly two decades. At the time of her sudden death, she worked for the Social Sciences, Library, Public Safety and Career Education Division. Valerie was known for her...

Victor William Willits pursued a career in college administration and teaching, much of it at Chabot and Las Positas Colleges.

Stuart Eccles of Wild Horse Properties in Reno, NV, supports this scholarship for students pursuing a degree in math, engineering or science.

XL Construction, based in Milpitas, CA, is an organization focused on improving lives, making a positive impact with their projects, and being a great company to work for and with. They donate to, and volunteer with, many local organizations, including Lighthouse for...