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WESTWEEK

March 29, 2023

By WLAC

Westweek captures the news and event headlines in one easy spot. Check back regularly for the news you should know and/or follow us on Instagram or Facebook  

Special Events

  • HOLIDAY & SPRING BREAK - West will be closed March 31 for Cesar Chavez Day. Spring Break follows from April 1 to April 7. Most offices will be open during normal hours but classes do not meet.
     
  • WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH SPEAKER: Tuesday, March 28th at 1:00PM - Close out the month hearing from Natasha Case, Co-Founder of Cool Haus Ice Cream who once made the Forbes 30 Under 30 List. Be there in person (MSA 003) and enjoy some free ice cream or drop into our Zoom: 867 2056 7848.
     
  • COPING WITH GRIEF & LOSS: Tuesday, March 28th at 11:30AM - Another mental health group session for WLAC students, facilitated by Via Care.  Click Here to Register for Zoom 
     
  • LACCD CAMPUS SECURITY SUMMIT on Mar 28 at 9:00 am: ...details here
     
  • GRADUATING THIS SPRING? File your petition now. And, sign up for one of the additional year-end events including AAIPD, Black, Lavander and Mi Gente Grad Celebrations.

 

Career & Money

 

Opportunities

  • WHAT SHOULD WE CALL IT? The Basic Needs Office (WLAC Food Pantry & Wardrobe) is changing their name. How about Wildcats Warehouse (The Bodega) or maybe Wildcats Cave or something else. Vote here or make a suggestion.
  • PHOTO CONTEST: Entries due by April 14, 2023 - 8 Winners will receive $150 each. Images should feature campus architecture...read more 
  • ASO SENATORS WANTEDBuild your resume, gain leadership skills, and help create a great campus environment - you even get a small stipend $$. Application due March 30
  • HARVARD ALUMNI FOR BLACK ADVANCEMENT Paid Internship for community college students...learn more and apply by March 30 

 

Class Success

8-WEEK CLASSES STARTING APR 10 

  • Introduction to Robotics (MIT 220)....................... is an introductory course in robotics emphasizing hands-on experience to build a basic functional robot. Students learn about electric motors, servos, sensors, switches, actuators and their application in a robot.
     

    University Transfer

     


    ...Save the Date

    Apr 12  In-Person CAREER FAIR (10:00 am - 3:00 pm) & FINANCIAL AID FAIR (11:00 am - 1:00 pm) on Wildcats Walkway...sign-up

    Research Paper How Tos: Mon, Apr 17 & Thurs, May 18 at 1:00 pm...HOW TO CITE MLA style...In-Person HRLC (Library), Rm 218 or Zoom: 847 8072 5347 Password: 487592

    Your Goal is Transfer? Get critical information so that you take all of the right classes and make the right steps. Sign up for one of the in-person or online Transfer 101 sessions: Apr 28, May 2, May 5

    Research Paper How Tos: Tues, May 2 at 1:00 pm...HOW TO CITE APA style...In-Person HRLC (Library), Rm 218 or Zoom: 847 8072 5347 Password: 487592

    Research Paper How Tos: Mon, May 22 at 3:00 pm... DATABASE SEARCHING find credible sources using specific databases such as ProQuest, JSTOR, EBSCO, and more...In-Person HRLC (Library), Rm 218 or Zoom: 847 8072 5347 Password: 487592

    Graduation Events: WLAC Graduation - June 6 and  LACCD APIDA (May 27). Black Grad (June 1), Lavender Grad (May 25) & Mi Gente Grad (June 3) Celebrations.