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Congratulations!
- Congratulations to our Poster Showcase winners | See IG reel
- Honors Transfer students and faculty attended the Honors Transfer Council of California's (HTCC) 24th annual "Building Bridges Research Conference" at UC Riverside where they made poster presentations and served on panels. Student Oscar Lopez received an Exemplary Achievement Award.
- Basketball player Marland Harris has committed to the Morgan State Bears.
FEATURED ITEMS & EVENTS
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Campus Pride Month (LGBTQI+)
Anime Drawing Contest
- Tues, May 21 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm: Wildcat Walkway
During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, spend your lunch break with Anime fun - pick your favorite student art, browse booths and grab a snack. How to submit for the ...how to enter the contest
Write Better Papers
- Workshops: May 7: Using AI in your research; May 8: Using database searches; May 14 & 21: How to do paper citations ...Workshop details
ASO Elections
- Voting for your ASO President and LACCD Student Trustee begins April 29. Learn more and view candidate statements.
Grocery Giveaways May 2 & May 15
PBS Inside CA Screening
- Mon, Apr 30 @ 4:00: Enjoy a special screening of a PBS KVIE's special on Bachelor's Degrees offered by CA Community Colleges featuring the WLAC Dental Hygiene Program. West students and faculty will also be on hand to share their experiences.
Career & Money
- You & Your Money - May 18: Presented by Prof. Charles V. Daniel, former accounting consultant. At this free popular annual session, you'll learn how to have good credit for life; Save vs. spending decisions; Personal budgeting tips; Dodging financial predators and more...RSVP required
- Future K-12 Teachers Start Here: If you're considering a career in teaching, check out this streamlined program at West LA College to transform you from student to teacher. Applications due May 24...informational video
Information Sessions
- Biotech Lab Technician: Be ready to work in 1 year - May 7, May 10, Aug 21 (Zoom)
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Computer Science: Saturdays at 1:00 pm through June 1 (In-Person)
- Dental & Orthodontic Assisting: see schedule and links Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays (Zoom)
- Paralegal: May 20, Jun 17, Jul 15, Aug 19 (Zoom)
- Pharmacy Technician: Wednesdays at 6:00 pm May 8, 15, 22 & 29; June 5, 19 & 26 (Zoom)
Graduation News
- Time to RSVP for Commencement at West and LACCD's special events:
May 17 - Lavender Grad | May 18 - Celebration APDA Celebration | May 23 - Black Grad Celebration | June 1 - Mi Gente Grad Celebration | - WLAC Events: May 23 - EOPS Celebration | June 4 - WLAC Commencement
- Orders for cap & gown are being accepted at the Bookstore
Foster Care Awareness Month
May 20 - 23 | 10:00 - 1:00 our Fine Arts Gallery will host a special exhibit "Fostering Photovoice."
The group exhibit reflects the lives and experiences of youth impacted by foster care. The project was conceived by a Photovoice Research Collective that included the six artists whose work will be shown—all former foster youth between the ages of 18-25 residing in Los Angeles County, and one of whom is a current West LA College student. Also involved were several UCLA undergraduate and graduate students with lived experience in foster care or expertise in using an arts-based empowerment method called Photovoice for research and social policy.
If you are currently or were a Foster Care Youth, you may qualify for support services, free stuff and find students with similar life experiences through WLAC's EOPS and Guardian Scholars
Updates for EOPS Students
$150 Meal cards available. Complimentary graduation cap & gown available. May 23 - EOPS Grad Celebration- RSVP ASAP ...check the newsletter for details or contact EOPS
...about EOPS
University Transfer Activities
Transfer events, Schedule of visiting university reps, Workshops, Dates & deadlines
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