IN THIS EDITION

WEEK AT A GLANCE

COMING EVENTS

& FEATURES

NEW:

President's Message

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

ATHLETIC SCHEDULE

SCHOLARSHIP BOOK

IMPORTANT DATES

WEST WEEK ARCHIVES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLICK FOR  October 08 Meeting Calendar

        FOR FEATURE STORIES, CLICK HERE

Go West Wildcats!: The votes are in on the election of a new college athletic mascot and it was a landslide victory for the Wildcats with nearly 70% of faculty, staff and students voting for the Wildcat. The official debut of the new mascot is scheduled for the Fall Festival on October 29.

  • WiFi  @  West

  • Noah's Cafe - Your Cup is Waiting

  • Scholarship, Internship & Mentor Opportunities

  • Student Writers Wanted

  • Learn to Succeed in Online Courses

 

Thanks for the shout out Rashied!

In the introduction of the starting line-up, Rashied Davis, acknowledged his attendance at West Los Angeles College in Sunday's game (Sept. 28) against the Eagles where Chicago won 24 to 20. Davis is a Wide Receiver and caught two passes for 10 yards. After attending West, he transferred to San Jose State University.

Other notable West alumni in the NFL include Keyshawn Johnson, Isaac Bruce and Warren Moon.
   

MONDAY

| OCTOBER 6

 

"Children Are the Future" Exhibit   |  HLRC

This exhibit, showcased on the 2nd floor of HLRC, runs Sept 29 - Oct 16. Created by the Value Creation Association, it illustrates some of the points in the United Nations  "Eight Action Areas For Peace"

for background on this exhibit click here

 
Gallery Exhibition: Michael Rich, Digital Artist  |  FA Gallery thru Oct 17

Rosh Hashanah Begins at Sundown Today: and ends at nightfall on Wednesday, October 1st. Please make appropriate accommodations for our Jewish colleagues and students who will miss class or meetings in observance of these religious holidays.

MEETINGS: 11:00a Leadership Retreat Program Cmt - PCR;  1:00p Women's Volleyball Practice - Gym;  3:00p Women's Basketball Practice - Gym; 5:00p Men's Basketball Practice - Gym

TUESDAY

| OCTOBER 7

 

WOMEN'S SOCCER:      vs. Ventura at Ventura  |  5:30pm

 

WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL: vs. Oxnard at Oxnard |  6:00pm

 

MEETINGS: 10:00a Pre-Submittal Conf for Athletics - ATA 116;  1:00p Women's Volleyball Practice - Gym;  3:00p Women's Basketball Practice - Gym; 5:00p Men's Basketball Practice - Gym

WEDNESDAY

| OCTOBER 8
 

Technical Training Schedule: "Understanding IT0008"

10:00a  |  8th Flr, Comp Lab - LACCD

view the schedule for future classes

 

 

MEETINGS:   9:00a UCLA Day Planning Mtg - PCR;  10:00a  EMT - Winlock;  1:00p Technology Master Plan Cmte - PCR;  1:30p Signage Mtg - TBD; 1:30p Basic Skills Cmte - Winlock;  2:00p Student Services Mtg - ATA 116;  1:00p Women's Volleyball Practice - Gym;  3:00p Women's Basketball Practice - Gym; 5:00p Men's Basketball Practice - Gym

THURSDAY

|  OCTOBER 9

 

Technical Training Schedule: "HR Baseline Training"

9:00a  |  8th Flr, Comp Lab - LACCD

view the schedule for future classes

 

MEETINGS:  1:00p College Council Mtg - Winlock;  300p Building Mngt Cmte - Winlock;  1:00p Women's Volleyball Practice - Gym;  3:00p Women's Basketball Practice - Gym; 5:00p Men's Basketball Practice - Gym

 

FRIDAY

| OCTOBER 10

 

JCOC Probation Graduation |  10:00a  |  FA 100

 

WOMEN'S SOCCER:         vs. Santa Barbara at SB  |  7:00pm

WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL: vs. Cuesta at WLAC |  6:00pm

CROSS COUNTRY:    SoCal Preview Meet - Kern Cntry Soccer Prk  | 3:00pm

 

 

MEETINGS: 9:30a Region 7 Articulation Mtg - Winlock;  1:00p Women's Volleyball Practice - Gym;  3:00p Women's Basketball Practice - Gym; 5:00p Men's Basketball Practice - Gym

 

SATURDAY

| OCTOBER 11

 

FOOTBALL:  vs. Valley at Valley  |  7:00pm

 

MEETINGS: 9:00 MAPP Parent Training

 

SUNDAY

| OCTOBER

 

LIBRARY / HLRC Now Open on Sundays 11:00am - 2:45pm

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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features

WANTED

STUDENT WRITERS sought to work on the Student Voice Newspaper and for an unpaid internship with the WLAC Advertising / PR department.

Student Voice Newspaper:

Contact Celena Alcala (310) 297-4290 - ASO Office

Advertising / PR Writing Intern:

Contact Michelle Long-Coffee (310) 297-4597 -CE 110

ALUMNI STORIES & 40TH BOOK MEMORIES

Do you know a West alumni who exemplifies "Go West. Go Far"? We are looking for a few paragraphs about that alum with contact information for him / her. The first 40 people to submit an alumni story, that does not duplicate one already received, will receive a

40th Anniversary T-shirt.

To submit a story, email castelc@wlac.edu.

For more info, call Michelle Long-Coffee at (310) 287-4597.

 

Help create the content of our 40th Anniversary publication.

Share your memories. The first 40 to submit recollections will receive a 40th Anniversary T-shirt. 

To submit an entry or for more information, contact Professors Lloyd Thomas or Fran Leonard.  View the 20th Anniversary Book, at http://drlloydthomas.50webs.net/Anniversary/sample.pdf

 
HOW TO SUCCEED ONLINE

West is now offering a three week, 1 unit online course covering the basics of how to succeed in an online course. Education 230 (Section #8211 -- 11/3/08 to 11/23/08) serves to help new online instructors better empathize with and ensure the success of their online students. Topics covered include: How to use online course tools effectively, Keys to success as an online student, Basic computer skills, Student learning styles, Online etiquette or “netiquette”, and Academic honesty.  http://www.wlac.edu/online/f08schedule.htm#230

 
VIEW SCENES FROM TRANSFER DAY & HLRC EXHIBITION OPENING CEREMONY ...click here

 

WiFi @ West

Wireless Network is now available on campus for students and employees in and 30ft from HLRC/Library, B6, Winlock Lounge and CE Main Office.

STUDENTS:    The network name is West Los Angeles Student Wireless Network.

                      User Name is the student ID#. Password is their PIN# (4-digit birth month and date).

EMPLOYEES: The employee network is West Los Angeles Employee Wireless Network.

A full roll out of wireless coverage is expected in the next month or two.

 
SCHOLARSHIP, MENTOR & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

"Paying for College Student Resource Guide - 2008 Edition" includes scholarships, internships, fellowships, books and websites with deadlines throughout the year. (Courtesy of U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard)

 

Baldwin Hills Elementary seeks mentors for students - make a difference giving just just 1 hour per week

 

Los Angeles Team Mentoring & Disney Consumer Products seeks mentors. Build your resume through goodwill.  Event Thursday, Oct 2 -- Food, Fun, Prizes & Networking.

 

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is accepting paid internship applications for Summer 2009.  Interns are placed in business and government organizations. Apply at www.hnip.net.

 

 
COMING EVENTS

 

                       

OCT 30: UCLA Day at West - UCLA Chancellor Speaks at West + Transfer Event

OCT 29: Fall Fest & Law Enforcement Career Day - Food, Art & Crafts, Book Sale, Career Information