West Week

IN THIS EDITION

WEEK AT A GLANCE

COMING EVENTS

& FEATURES

MONDAY

| April 14

SUMMER 08 SCHEDULES Available in hard copy & online. Summer mini schedules expected to be in the mail this week.

Last Week for Work Study Assignments: After further evaluation of the Federal Work Study budget it was concluded that all FWS assignments must end on Friday, April 18. For more information, contact Glenn Schenk, Financial Aid Manager ext. 4275.

Summer 08 Priority Registration Begins

Scholarship Committee: Applications and recipient names are due to the ASO Office today.

AFT Retirement Benefits | 10:00 am | ATA 128

MEETINGS: 9:00a VPs - PCR; 10:00a Dean's Meeting - PCR; 1:00p Tech Review Committee - PCR; 1:00p Miracle Mile Project - Winlock; 4:00p Football Offense Meeting & Review - Field; 6:30p SONY INTRAMURAL LEAGUE – Gym

TUESDAY

| April 15

Transfer Center Activities: CSU Dominguez Hill on campus 10a - 1p -- same day admissions; UCLA Peer Advisor Available 9a - 4p | Transfer Center

Men's Baseball vs College of the Canyons | 2:30 pm | WLAC

Fundraiser @ Shakey's Pizza | 6:00 - 9:00pm: Watch the Lakers vs. the Kings while supporting the WLAC Dental Hygiene program. 25% of your receipt will be donated to the Dental Hygiene program. Shakey's is just south of the college at 5604 S. Sepulveda.

MEETINGS: 11:00a District SIS Workshop - B6 Training; 12:45p Academic Senate Exec Bd - PCR; 4:00p Football Spring Practice - Field

WEDNESDAY

| April 16

ASO Health Fair| 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Pavilion Food Court Area:

Blood Drive, HIV Rapid Response Testing, STD Testing, Eastern medicine and mental health professionals and more.

Transfer Center Activities: National University on campus 10a-1p | Transfer Center

Personnel Commission Hours | 10:30a | PCR

MEETINGS: 7:00a LAUSD Assistant Principals' Conference - ATA 128 & FA 100; 10:00a Counseling Division Meeting – ATA 116; 1:00p Basic Skills - Winlock; 2:00p Dean Friedman's CEMA Faculty Meeting - PCR; 4:00p Football Spring Practice; 7:30p Basketball Workout

THURSDAY

| April 17

Summer 08 Continuing Student Registration Begins

ASO Executive Position Applications Due: Applications for President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer & Chief Justice

LA High Outreach Day: LA High on campus today - FA 100

Upward Bound High School Event | 9:00 am | ATA 116

Paralegal Program Info Session | 6:00 pm | ATA 116

Men's Baseball vs College of the Canyons | 2:30 pm | CoC

New Roads Track Meet | 2:00 pm | Track

MEETINGS: 1:00p AFT Adjunct Meeting - ATA 116; 2:00p Program Review Committee - PCR; 3:00p Building Management Program - Winlock; 3:00p CDC Appeal - PCR; 4:00p UCLA Research Group - ATA 116; 4:00p Football Spring Practice

FRIDAY

| April 18

Workshop for Students: Valuable Resources Available to Students

12:00 pm | B1 - 100

Television Academy/Sony Internship Application Due

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Transfer Center Activities: UCLA Buddy Day 8a - 2p

MEETINGS: 7:00a LAUSD - Sr. High School Summit - FA 100; 9:30a HFA Division meeting - Winlock; 1:00p Lanauage Arts meeting - Winlock; 4:00p UCLA Research Group – FA 202E & ATA 116

SATURDAY

| April 19

Men's Baseball vs Bakersfield | 6:00 pm | Bakersfield

Personnel Commission Fast Track Testing | 7:00 am | FA100

MEETINGS: 9:00a UCLA Labor Research Project study – ATA 116

Apr. 21: Van Trip to CSUN - Guided Tour (B4-101 to sign-up)

Apr. 21: ETUDES - NG Online Instructor Certification class begins

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Apr. 24: Deans' Honor Reception

DATE CORRECTION:

The last day to drop spring classes in person w/a "W" is Fri, MAY 2

(via STEP or Online is May 4)

Features

Tech Fair

Add Sheet Online

Rideshare

!10% Discount on Classes

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ESSAY CONTEST & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Rosa Parks Essay Contest: Due April 25 Prize: $75, $150, $250 click for more info

CA Chicano News Media Association Scholarship: page 1 page 2 page 3

Scholarship Guide Book click for more info

08 WLAC SCHOLARSHIP BOOK click for more info

ORDER YOUR GRADUATION REGALIA

The Bookstore is now taking orders for regalia rental for Graduation. Prices will remain the same for orders placed by May 1^st. Doctor is $35.00, Master is $25.00 and Bachelor (mortar board and gown) is $15.00. On May 2^nd prices go up to $75.00, $54.00 and $30.00 respectively and we will be unable to fill any order placed after May 15^th. Regalia will be available for pick up in the Bookstore June 2, however, you may wait to pick it up the day of Graduation. As a convenience we will remain open after the ceremony to accept returns.

WLAC TECH FAIR - APR 21 TO MAY 1

The WLAC second annual Tech Fair showcase how technology is used in the classroom, online, and hybrid environment to enhance student success and encourage student learning. The Fair will have presentations on ways to incorporate technology into education and teaching. All sessions are open to faculty and staff who are able to attend. Faculty can file for Flex Credit for attending workshops.

Watch for the Tech Fair brochure with the workshop schedule in your mailboxes. The Fair is made possible in part by the Title V Cooperative and Title V grants. ~Mary-Jo Apigo

MULTI-STUDENT ADD SHEET NOW ONLINE

Per requests by the faculty, the multi-student add sheet is now available online. Link from Faculty & Staff "West Quick Links" OR http://www.wlac.edu/admissions/forms/Add%20Sheet%20rev%204-08.doc

RIDESHARE PROGRAM

Want to check out the current traffic situation before heading home? Or get information on the various bus companies serving our area? Go to the WLAC Faculty/Staff webpage, and click on Rideshare Program.

GET A 10% WHEN YOU ENROLL IN WESTSIDE EXTENSION

Take a class with Westside Extension this spring. Choose from favorites like Excel or Belly Dancing or one of our many new classes. You can perfect your techniques with Southern California’s Best Barbecue or become a Digital Scrapbooker. West staff gets a 10% discount on registration fees for any Community Services class offered on campus by Westside Extension. Check out our website at www.wlac.edu/westside for more information or call x4475 to register.

MS TEAM RAISES $1700

The WLAC Multiple Sclerosis Walk team raised $1700. Thanks West!