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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:
Dec. 3, 2012 Bus Turnaround | A Building Demolition
May 1, 2013 - WLAC Track & Field Win 6th Consecutive WSC Title. Ladies set winning record
April 24, 2013 - LA Mayoral Candidates will participate in "A Dialogue With Black LA" at West Los Angeles College on May 11
April 10, 2013 - The Do's & Don'ts of Breaking Into the Art World Discussed by Prominent Gallery Owners & Directors
April 4, 2013 - WLAC Aviation Mechanics Program Wins at Competition
April 2, 2013 - EWaste Collection on April 20 & 22
March 2013 - Wildcats hire New Women's Soccer Coach and Men's Basketball Coach
January 30, 2012 - Coaches vs. Cancer Event on February 16, 2013
January 30, 2012 - Coaches wanted. Applications due March 1, 2013. Men's Basketball Coach | Women's Soccer Coach
December 12, 2012 -- West bids farewell to 43-year-old "temporary" buildings at a Demolition Bash. Pre-Event Release | Post-Event Release | Photos w/ Captions
November 29, 2012 -- Join Us December 11 at 2:30 for our Demolition Bash. This event marks the end of the use of 43-year-old "temporary" buildings that have been replaced with modern LEED certified, multi-story buildings. | December 12, 2012 -- Post-Event Release | Photos w/ Captions
Novermber 26, 2012 -- Baseball Alumni Pitch in World Baseball Classic Qualifier and 6 Players Named to All Pacific Conference Football Team
November 26, 2012 -- 6 Wildcats Named to All-Pacific Conference Football Team
November 14, 2012 -- Dance Instructor Wins Prestigious 2012 Ovation Award for Choreography
November 2012 -- 10 Top Artists present "Everybody Loves Nudes" at the West Los Angeles College Gallery
October 1, 2012 -- Computer Science Division Launches VMWare Academy Providing Affordable Training for New Tech Jobs
August 29, 2012 -- EarthFest LA updates: Designer of one of nation's highest LEED rated homes to speak; Free tickets for Heal The Bay volunteers
August 2012 -- West regretfully announces that the Men's Basketball program has been suspended due to budget cuts.
August 2012 -- 7th Annual EarthFest LA - Enviromental Expo & Concert - to be held at West. Presentations from experts on Fracking, Water Sustainability, and Green Jobs / Green Economy. The free expo is followed by a benefit concert featuring smooth jazz and R&B headliners.
June 27, 2012 -- Women's Head Basketball Coach Colleen Matsuhara honored by the WNBA at Staples Center
June 19, 2012 -- $5,400 Scholarships Available to STEM Students at West >>View application
May 29, 2012 -- Track Athletes Bring Home State Medals
May 18, 2012 -- Construction Update -- The campus upper service road will be paved this summer from May through August, 2012
May 2012 -- College holds open house to celebrate opening of new buildings. In addition to ribbon cutting and campus tours, the day featured information sessions and a scholarship/honors student ceremony.
May 11, 2012 -- Free Summer Empowerment Academy for 9th Graders
April 25, 2012 -- WLAC's Dance Performance Group presents "The Lion King: WLAC-Style"
March 12, 2012 -- West Opens Bond-Funded New Student Services Building
March 5, 2012 -- West Opens Bond-Funded New General Classrooms Building
March 5, 2012 -- West Offering 3 New Transfer Degrees
February 14, 2012 -- West Partners with CSUDH to Create Transfer Academy
January 26, 2012 -- Coaches vs Cancer February 8 - Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society
January 18, 2012 -- Hiring Event at West. Full- & Part-time Positions for New Food Court