Valencia College Community Affairs serves as a liaison between the college and the Central Florida community. We work to create opportunities for connection between the college and the business community, and work on the college’s economic development initiatives with the Orlando Economic Partnership. We also develop and maintain relationships with the area’s non-profit organizations through events, partnerships, outreach, and civic initiatives.
Sponsoring and attending events is an essential part of our community affairs work. These events allow us to support important community initiatives, expand the depth and breadth of our external presence, and allow us to reach new audiences.
For tips and guidelines on attending community events, take a look at our
community event toolkit.
We are all ambassadors of Valencia College and it’s a privilege to represent our organization in the community.
For more information on community events, contact:
Stephanie Howell
Check out the ways that Valencia College is connecting to the community and helping positively shape the Central Florida area.
Events
2023 Upcoming Events
September 12, 2023
Samaritan Resource Center - Transforming Lives Breakfast
Center for Health and Wellbeing
2005 Mizell Ave., Winter Park FL 32792
7:30am to 10:30am
September 14, 2023
State of Osceola 2023
Osceola Heritage Park
1901 Chief Osceola Trail, Kissimmee FL 34744
11:30am to 1:30pm
September 23, 2023
Famous Faces at the Oscars
Presented by Shepherd’s Hope
Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando
6300 Hollywood Way, Orlando, FL 32819
6:00pm to 11:00pm
September 27, 2023
DOP's State of Downtown 2023
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Steinmetz Hall
445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando FL 32801
11:00am to 1:30pm
October 7, 2023
Viva Osceola
Kissimmee Lakefront Park Civic Lawn
12:00pm to 6:00pm
October 13, 2023
Page 15 - Orlando Mix Tape: 80’s Edition
Cheyenne Saloon
128 W. Church St. #3304, Orlando FL 32801
6:00pm to 10:00pm
October 19, 2023
Central Florida Foundation Table Talk
Variuos locations and times
Event Details
October 19, 2023
Prospera Success Stories
Orlando Museum of Art
3:00pm to 5:00pm
October 31, 2023
Osceola Star - 3rd Annual Business Awards
Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando
Kissimmee, Lake Buena Vista
Luncheon at 11:30am
November 1, 2023
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Central Florida
Economic Impact Summmit
Dr. Phillips Center for The Performng Arts
3:30pm to 8:30pm
November 16, 2023
Junior Achievement of Central Florida 46th Annual Hall of Fame Presented by JPMorgan
Chase & Co
Full Sail Live
141 University Park Drive, Winter Park FL 32792
5:30pm
Event Details
2023 Past Events
June 24, 2023
Jimmy Crabtree Dare to Dream Event
Tanner Hall in Winter Garden
5:30pm - 10:00pm
June 24, 2023
Black History Committee of Orange County
19th Annual Black History Month Celebration Gala
Rosen Plaza Hotel
6:00pm
June 9, 2023
Orange County 2023 State of the County
Orange County Convention Center
8:00am
June 3, 2023
100 Black Men Scholarship Dinner
Rosen Centre Hotel
9840 International Drive
6:00pm
Formal Event
May 31, 2023
Osceola Update 2023 Luncheon
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
11:30am – 1:30pm
May 24, 2023
National Entrepreneur Center 20th Anniversary
UCF Downtown Academic Commons
5:30pm – 8:00pm
May 20, 2023
African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida Eagle Awards
Coronado Springs Resort
7:00pm
Formal event
May 18, 2023
Osceola County Early Learning Coalition
Provider Appreciation Event
Elks Lodge, Kissimmee
6:00pm – 9:00pm
May 7, 2023
Florida Youth Symphony Orchestra
66th Season Classical Finale Concert
First United Methodist Church Orlando
5:00pm
April 27, 2023
Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Florida
White Rose Tribute Event
Orlando Science Center
April 26
Education Foundation Osceola Awards Ceremony
Osceola Heritage Park
5:30pm
April 26, 2023
Heart of Florida United Way Women's United Luncheon
Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
11:30am
April 25, 2023
Boy Scout Eagle Event Honoring Don Fisher
Osceola Heritage Park
6:00pm
April 13-16, 2023
IEEE Southeast Con 2023
The Hilton Orlando
TBD
March 31, 2023
Victim Service Center
Cheers to Change 2023
Orlando Science Center
6:00pm - 9:30pm
March 9, 2023
School District of Osceola County
2023 Education Awards
Osceola Heritage Park
February 24, 2023
Winter Park Chamber of Commerce
2023 State of the City Luncheon
The Alfond Inn
11:30am
February 18, 2023
Coalition for the Homeless
2023 Hearts of Gold
Orlando Magic's Magic Carpet
Aviation Hangar
6:00pm
February 13, 2023
Mayor Dyer Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission Luncheon
First Baptist Church Orlando
11:30am
February 4, 2023
Osceola Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner
Disney's Contemporary Resort
7:00pm - 11:00pm
January 26, 2023
12th Annual Polaris Star Awards Ceremony
UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management
6:00pm
Event Toolkit
For tips and guidelines on attending community events, take a look at our
community event toolkit.