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October 14, 2024

By WLAC

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2024 - 2025 Events Year-at-a-Glance

 

News to Know

Sat, Oct 26:
Climate Action Palooza
Join the Fun (video)

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8-Week Classes
Start Oct. 21

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FEATURED ITEMS & EVENTS

Climate Action Palooza - Oct 24 - 26

  • All events are free with an RSVP
  • OCT 24: High School Day   |   OCT 25: Professional Conference
  • SAT, OCT 26: Circular Communities Fair: A vibrant, family-friendly event focused on how we can produce and consume in ways that combat climate change, minimize waste, and maximize joy! Live music, food, booths, raffles, and fun activities for all ages, including a Halloween costume swap, face painting,  art & more.
     

Explore Climate & Landscaping Careers: Oct 8 @ 10:00am

  • Explore climate and landscaping careers and take a tour of WLAC’s latest landscaping projects. The first 100 students can enjoy breakfast, grab a goodie bag, and enter exciting raffles. Meet at the outdoor Piano Lounge next to the Library.
     

Grocery Giveaway Days – Oct 3 & 17:

  • Students can pick up a bag or two of free groceries at the Wildcat Den on Sept 26 & Oct 3 from 12:00 to 3:00. The Den is located on the first floor of the CE building facing the SC building. Don’t forget to bring a couple of bags.

Career & Money

  • About Your $$:
    Credit Reports & Scores (Oct 3 on Zoom)
    Using Credit Cards (Oct 17 on Zoom) 
    Enhance your credit knowledge in these financial literacy webinar sessions. Learn the essentials for building a strong financial foundation and making informed financial decisions.
     
  • LA Tech Academy Paid Internships - Oct 14
    Interested in a career in tech? Sign up to learn about LA-Tech.org's full and part-time paid opportunities within the industry.

Say Yes to Academic Success

Information Sessions

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Zoom Links / Locations

Health Science

Wildcat News

Home Games

  • OCT 19, NOV 9: Football;  OCT 4, 8, 18, 22, 25: Soccer;  OCT 9, 18, 25: Volleyball

Wins

  • Volleyball secured their first win of the season beating LA Pierce in three straight sets.
  • Women's Soccer started conference play with a shut out 6-0 win over Antelope Valley.
  • Football is off to a strong start winning two straight games at home and Bryant Collins was named SCFA Offensive Player of the Week. 

Other Events Coming This Fall

Good to Know

  • Parking: It's free for the 1st two weeks. Then you'll need a semester parking pass ($27) or day pass ($2) which you can purchase in the parking lots. OR, catch the Culver Bus #3 or #4 to campus. Free Metro ITAP cards available for students in the Welcome Center (TLC 1st Floor)
  • Food: Cafe West (SSB 1st Floor) Mon - Thur 8:00 - 2:30; Bookstore Mon - Thur 9:00 - 4:00, Fri 9:00 - 1:00; PAWs Mon - Thur 12:00 - 7:00, Fri 9:00 - 1:00; Vending Machines outside Library facing Wildcat Walkway 
  • Payment Plan for Fees: Students can now use a no-interest payment plan to pay fees using smaller payments over several weeks

Accommodation Needed? LACCD encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Student Services at (310) 287-4333 or studentservices@wlac.edu as soon as possible, but no later than five (5) business days prior to the event.

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