Coffee & Cookies in the Library

Broussard Library

Join the library and coffee crew for a Friday celebration of the first week of classes. Coffee and cookies will be available!

3D Printing Workshop

FVCC Makerspace

Stop by and learn how to operate the Makerspace's 3D printers! No materials are required, click here to register.

TRIO Tuesday Ice Cream Social

Blake Hall Flagpoles

Treat yourself to ice cream, meet new people, and learn about how TRIO can provide support services to make your journey through college a success.

Share Your FVCC Story

Broussard Library

Secure your spot in the FVCC Archive with a 30-minute interview! All interviews will be recorded in the FVCC Library recording studio. Click here to schedule a time slot.

Archiving Workshop: Scanning Saturdays

Broussard Library

Bring your own photos and negatives that you would like scanned and receive help using the FVCC Library's Epson Perfection scanner. Only materials needed will be a 32GB or more flashdrive and the media to be scanned! Click here to sign up for a time slot.

Archiving Workshop: Digital Archiving

Broussard Library

In this workshop we'll go over the basics of how to store your digital materials including choosing the right file types, naming conventions, and how to properly ensure that you don't lose your special memories. No materials are required! Click here to sign up.

New Student Orientation

Arts & Technology Building, Room 139

Attend early from 3-4pm for a brief tour to locate your classes and helpful resources. At the main session from 4-5pm, learn in depth-information about helpful resources by connecting with valuable campus partners, departments and offices. At 5pm, enjoy a BBQ dinner on the Arts & Technology Building lawn! Registration is encouraged but not required, […]

Party on the Lawn

Arts & Technology Building Lawn

Enjoy a FREE BBQ dinner on the Arts & Technology Building lawn and meet your fellow classmates! Fun yard games and activities will be provided.  Resources tables will also be available.

Outdoor Movie

Founders Hall Courtyard

Join us for a movie in the Founders Hall courtyard and enjoy free popcorn!

Welcome Breakfast

Blake Hall Front Lawn

Do you enjoy FREE food? Stop by the Blake Hall flagpoles to meet your Student Government officers and enjoy a free breakfast and beverage to kick off the semester! In the case of inclement weather, breakfast will be in the student lounge (LRC 102).

Ask Me Tent

Blake Hall Front Lawn

The first few days of the new semester can be a little overwhelming. We are here to help! If you have a question, we can answer it, or guide you to someone who can! Stop by to pick up your free welcome bag!

Household Goods Reuse Event

Student Lounge (LRC 102)

Do you need household items or goods for your dorm? Stop by the student lounge in LRC 102 to check out a variety of items!  Everything is free on a first come, first serve basis.

Ask Me Tent

Blake Hall Front Lawn

The first few days of the new semester can be a little overwhelming. We are here to help! If you have a question, we can answer it, or guide you to someone who can! Stop by to pick up your free welcome bag!

TRIO Ice Cream Social

Blake Hall Flagpoles

Treat yourself to ice cream, meet new people, and learn about how TRIO can provide support services to make your journey through college a success.

Household Goods Reuse Event

Student Lounge (LRC 102)

Do you need household items or goods for your home? Stop by the student lounge in LRC 102 to check out a variety of items!  Everything is free on a first come, first serve basis.

Krispy Kremes & Coffee with Career Services

Blake Hall Flagpoles

Stop by for a quick sharing of how Career Services can help you along the way. Grab your Handshake job activation prize while they last! Can't make it then? Connect with us at careers@fvcc.edu, (406) 756-3803, LRC building.

Plant Your Own Succulent

Blake Hall Flagpoles

Brighten up your space by planting your own succulent! All materials will be provided at no cost.

Volleyball and Yard Games

Founders Hall Lawn

Join the fun and let’s play volleyball! Come meet new people and have some fun! All skill levels welcome!

Nacho Average Club Day

Covered Walkway

With numerous clubs to choose from, our student organizations truly offer something for everyone! Students have the opportunity to meet and interact with many of these groups during this event. Participate in the event and receive FREE nachos! Also, you can enter to win a $50 Eagle's Nest gift card.

Student Ambassador Meet & Greet

Foundation Office, BH 105

Meet the FVCC Foundation staff and learn about the Student Ambassador Program. Enjoy special treats, photo booth with mascot Timber, and a raffle!

Coffee and Cookies in the Library

Common Grounds, Library

Join the library and coffee crew for a Friday celebration of the first week of classes. Free coffee and cookies will be available.

STEM Colloquium – James Webb Telescope

Broussard Library

Join FVCC faculty for a discussion about the engineering/history of the new James Webb Telescope and the amazing images it's capable of producing.

Student Summer Art Show Opening

Arts & Technology Building, Student Gallery

The FVCC Art Department will hold an opening on September 6th from 4-6pm in the Arts and Technology student gallery. Works on display were produced during the summer of 2022 art classes in drawing, painting and ceramics.

Basketball Shoot Out

Outdoor Basketball Court (Blake Hall)

Join us for a fun game of Lightning and HORSE/PIG to win prizes!

Involvement Fair

Covered Walkway

Enjoy Sweet Peaks ice cream and learn how to get involved on and off campus. Resource and engagement opportunities will be available at this tabling event.

FVCC Career Services: Make Your Resume Strong

LRC 123C

Open to all FVCC students, come to this career chat hosted by FVCC Career Services to learn how to build your resume. Click here to sign up.

Ultimate Frisbee

Calling all Frisbee fanatics! All skill levels are welcome to join the fun. Meet at the green space along Grandview Drive.

All-Campus Picnic

Arts & Technology Building Lawn

All students and employees are welcome to enjoy an outdoor BBQ, music, and fun activities.

STEM Colloquium: Marble Track Play

Broussard Library

We purchased some fun toys for science. Come take an hour and build some marble-maze tracks with Gravitrax! Open to all, Friday September 9 from noon until 1pm.

Outdoor Movie: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Arts & Technology Building Lawn

A high school wise guy is determined to have a day off from school, despite what the principal thinks of that.  Free popcorn and beverages! Rated PG-13. All students, employees, and their families are welcome to attend this FREE event.  No tickets necessary!

Great Fish Fun Run And Community Celebration

Depot Park

Celebrate the Great Fish Community Challenge by running or walking for the FVCC Foundation in the Great Fish Fun Run on Saturday, September 10 at 9am at Depot Park in Whitefish. By joining the Great Fish Fun Run, you are helping the FVCC Foundation raise money for scholarships, programs, and learning facilities at FVCC. Enjoy […]

Grocery Bingo and Trivia

Student Lounge (LRC 102)

Stop by the student lounge in LRC 102 for grocery bingo. Meet new people, have fun and win free food! Sponsored by FVCC Campus Recreation, contact rkujala@fvcc.edu with any questions.

Career Assessment Workshop

Broussard Library Classrooms, BL214/215

Figuring out your career direction? Join FVCC Career Services for a career assessment workshop. Students who attend will be given a free Common Grounds gift card, while supplies last! Click here to register. For questions or more information, contact careers@fvcc.edu or (406) 756-3803, or drop by LRC 129.

Careers & Opportunities in Forestry

Ross Hall, Room 119

Join FVCC Natural Resources faculty and the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation for a forestry presentation in Ross Hall 119 on September 14 at 11:00 am. This presentation is open for all students.

TRIO Cornhole Tournament

Founders Hall Courtyard

Come play cornhole and meet the TRIO mentors! Have fun, eat some snacks, and learn all about TRIO resources including 24/7 online tutoring. We look forward to seeing you! Contact us with any questions at (406) 756-4358 or trio@fvcc.edu.

Ping Pong Tournament

Student Lounge (LRC 102)

Volleyball has been cancelled due to weather, join a ping pong tournament in the Student Lounge. Contact FVCC Campus Rec at rkujala@fvcc.edu with any questions.

Constitution Day Celebration

Student Lounge (LRC 102)

Observe this important day in our nation's history with trivia, prizes and free cake! Students will also have the opportunity to check their voter registration and/or register to vote. For more information, contact the FVCC Student Engagement Office (LRC 108) at student-engagement@fvcc.edu.

GlowForge Workshop

FVCC Makerspace

Learn how to use the GlowForge laser engraving machine in the FVCC Makerspace, located in the Broussard Library. Registration is required, click here to register.

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Surgical Technology Open House

BC 135

Join the FVCC Surgical Technology department for an open house! Learn about the surgical technologist profession, celebrate 2022 National Surgical Technologist Week, and meet FVCC surgical technology faculty and students.

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Mindful Mondays

Student Lounge (LRC 102)

Join FVCC Student Wellness for 20-to-30-minute guided meditations to start the week, focused on stress management, intentional living and self-care.

National Voter Registration Day

Covered Walkway

Join us under the covered walkway from 11-2 for National Voter Registration Day to: Check your voter registration status Register to vote Gather non-partisan information on the upcoming election Enjoy free pizza served at noon!

Learn How to Interview: Career Services Workshop

LRC 123D

Hone your job interview skills with FVCC Career Services at this workshop. Open to all FVCC students, click here to register. Students who attend can recieve a free Common Grounds gift card while supplies last! For more information, email careers@fvcc.edu or call (406) 756-3803.

Salary Negotiation Basics: Career Services Workshop

LRC 135

Learn the basics of salary negotiation with FVCC Career Services. Open to all FVCC students. Students who attend can receive a free Common Grounds gift card while supplies last! Click here to register. For more information, email careers@fvcc.edu or call (406) 756-3803.

Traveling Medicine Show: Native American Heritage Day

Broussard Library

Enjoy the Traveling Medicine Show from the Hockaday Museum of Art featuring ancient, traditional, and contemporary art and artifacts chosen in collaboration between the Hockaday Museum of Art and members of the Blackfeet Nation. Explorations begin with an exhibition of more than 150 items accompanied by a special presentation about cultural, historic, and contemporary connections. […]

Student Leadership Retreat

Trinity Lutheran Camp

Attend the Student Leadership Retreat, a fun, interactive two-night retreat at the Trinity Lutheran Camp on Flathead Lake to develop your leadership skills. All transportation, lodging, meals, and materials are included at no cost.  Click here to learn more about the FVCC Student Leadership program. To sign up or for more information about the retreat, […]

Native American Heritage Day Celebration

Student Lounge (LRC 102)

In celebration of Native American Heritage Day, enjoy free fry bread and wojapi in the Student Lounge (LRC 102) from 11:30am–1:30pm. A showing of Whale Rider will start at 12pm. Movie synopsis: On the east coast of New Zealand, the Whangara people believe their presence there dates back a thousand years or more to a […]

STEM Colloquim: Communicating with James Webb

Broussard Library Classrooms, BL214/215

Join FVCC faculty speaker Mike Severino at this week's STEM Colloquium for a discussion of error correction codes and the advanced communication technology used to operate NASA's new James Webb Space Telescope.

Button Press Workshop

FVCC Makerspace

Learn how to use the button press in the FVCC Makerspace in the Broussard Library. Registration is required, click here to sign up.

Concert Series: Violoncelle à la Francophone

Arts & Technology Building, Room 139

Join the FVCC Music Department Concert Series for Violoncelle à la Francophone, featuring music for cello and piano by French-speaking composers. Performed by Adam Collins (cello) and Brian Locke (piano) from the University of Montana.

Bob Ross Paint Along

Student Lounge (LRC 102)

Join FVCC Campus Rec for a Bob Ross Paint-Along! All supplies will be provided and all students are welcome. For more info, contact FVCC Campus Rec at rkujala@fvcc.edu

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Chess Club

Student Lounge (LRC 102)

Join the chess club! The club meets Tuesdays in the Student Lounge at 11am. No experience necessary, and all students are welcome.

Fresh Check Day

Arts & Technology Building Lawn

Join the FVCC Student Wellness Team for Fresh Check Day, a mental health check-in with interactive booths, free food, giveaways and more.

Student Government Elections

Covered Walkway

Stop by and vote at the Student Government election booth under the Blake Hall covered walkway. Free tacos for students who vote!

NW Montana Fall Job & Veteran Opportunity Fair

Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building

Learn about jobs and employers at the NW Montana Job & Opportunity Fair. Check out 75 employers and veterans’ resource providers! Courtesy of Flathead Valley Community College, Job Service Kalispell, Kalispell Chamber/Workforce Flathead, and the Daily Inter Lake. Preview some of the employers who’ll be there at the Workforce Flathead website. Questions or a student […]

Outdoor Volleyball

Founders Hall Lawn

Join FVCC Campus Rec for outdoor volleyball on the grass in front of Founders Hall. All students welcome! For questions contact Campus Rec at rkujala@fvcc.edu

Montana Conservation Corps/AmeriCorps Info Table

Student Lounge (LRC 102)

Montana Conservation Corps (MCC) will be on campus talking to students about its AmeriCorps offerings on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 1-4pm, in the Learning Resource Center foyer. Learn about their positions, internships and education award offerings with an emphasis on natural resources and experiential education. Questions? Email caleb@mtcorp.org

Festival of Flavors Afternoon Tea

Broussard Center, FVCC

The FVCC Foundation invites you to our Festival of Flavors Afternoon Tea on Sunday, October 2 at 2pm at the Broussard Center at FVCC. Enjoy an assortment of tea and treats prepared by the Culinary Institute of Montana at FVCC and hosted by Suzy Williams. All proceeds benefit student scholarships at FVCC. Thank you to […]

Festival of Flavors Dinner at KM Bar

KM Bar

The FVCC Foundation invites you to our Festival of Flavors Dinner at the KM Bar on Monday, October 3 at 6pm in Kalispell. Enjoy dinner prepared by Chef Shane VanVeldhuizen with beverage pairings provided by Fun Beverage. All proceeds benefit student scholarships at FVCC. Thank you to the Festival of Flavors 2022 sponsors for making […]

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Student Lounge (LRC 102)

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the Student Lounge with arts and crafts, games, free tacos and a documentary showing! All students welcome.

Festival of Flavors Dinner at Schafer’s at Eagle Bend Golf Course

Schafer's

The FVCC Foundation invites you to our Festival of Flavors Dinner at Schafer's Restaurant at Eagle Bend Golf Course on Tuesday, October 4 at 6pm in Bigfork. Enjoy dinner prepared by Chef David May with beverage pairings provided by George's Distributing. All proceeds benefit student scholarships at FVCC. Thank you to the Festival of Flavors […]

Red Cross Blood Drive

Arts & Technology Building, Room 139

Save a life, give your blood! Sign up by visiting redcrossblood.org & searching for code "ATB" or email wjeschke@fvcc.edu to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.

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AICE Group Meeting

LRC 147

Join the AICE group! AICE is a group that supports students with disabilities. We will meet every Wednesday in LRC 147 and plan social activities to create connections on campus. Pizza & snacks will be provided! All students welcome.

Festival of Flavors Dinner at the Home of Lauren and Scott Gilbert

Home of Lauren and Scott Gilbert

The FVCC Foundation invites you to our Festival of Flavors Dinner at the home of Scott and Lauren Gilbert on Wednesday, October 5 at 6pm on Flathead Lake near Rollins. Enjoy dinner prepared by Chef Howard Karp and the Culinary Institute of Montana at FVCC with beverage pairings provided by Fun Beverage. All proceeds benefit […]

Montana Tech Info Table

LRC Lobby

Interested in transferring to Montana Technological University? Speak with a transfer admissions counselor from Montana Tech in the LRC lobby from 9:30am - 2pm on Thursday, October 6.

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Therapy Dog Thursdays

Student Lounge (LRC 102)

Feeling stressed, homesick or otherwise out of sorts? Stop by and see therapy dogs Kara, Tuie, Kate, Buddy and Ande on Therapy Dog Thursdays in the Student Lounge. Brought to you by FVCC Student Engagement.  

Festival of Flavors Dinner at Hellroaring Restaurant

Hellroaring Restaurant

The FVCC Foundation invites you to our Festival of Flavors Dinner at Hellroaring Restaurant on Thursday, October 6 at 6pm in Whitefish. Enjoy dinner prepared by Chef Jeff Garner with beverage pairings provided by Fun Beverage. All proceeds benefit student scholarships at FVCC. Thank you to the Festival of Flavors 2022 sponsors for making these […]

STEM Colloquium: Parkinson’s Disease Research at NIH

Broussard Library Classrooms, BL214/215

Join us at this week's STEM Colloquium to learn about the latest Parkinson's disease research at the National Institute of Health, presented by FVCC microbiology professor Wendy Westbroek.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Today we honor Indigenous tradition, heritage and contributions made historically, today, and into the future in Montana and throughout the world.

Grocery Bingo

Student Lounge (LRC 102)

Grocery bingo and trivia in the Student Lounge! Meet new people, have fun and win free food. All students are welcome. For more information, email FVCC Campus Rec at rkujala@fvcc.edu.

Root Beer Floats with FVCC Allies and GSA

Covered Walkway

Join FVCC Allies and GSA and enjoy a rootbeer float under the covered walkway in celebration of National Coming Out Day!