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WESTWEEK

April 17, 2025

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

News to Know

Rising Scholars Week
& Resource Fair: Apr 22

Career Fair and Workshops
Apr 21 - May 1

Images representing Career Center workshops

FEATURED ITEMS & EVENTS

Dates to Know & Hours: Holiday Apr 24

Earth Day: Apr 22

Food truck with vegan burgers; Walking tours with stops at the campus garden and new microforest; A collective art activity

Apr 21: About Rising Scholars; Apr 22: Resource Fair at Earth Day; Apr 23: Meet our partners incl. Homeboy Industries, Give a Beat, Hollywood CPR; Apr 24: Hear from our scholars; Apr 25: Symposium

Career Center Workshops & Job Fair

Career Exploration Workshop: Apr 21; Time Management Workshop: Apr 21; Resume Workshop: Apr 2; Interview Skills Workshop: Apr 23; Stress Management Workshop: Apr 23; Job Fair: May 1

Supporting Loved Ones - Dream Center Virtual Session - Apr 23

Christian Club Encounter Jesus Session: Apr 29

Program Info Sessions...

Computer Science / Game Development - Saturdays thru May 24; Paralegal - April 21; Dental / Orthodontic Assisting - Apr 25, 28; Dental Hygiene - Mar 27; BioTech Lab Technician - May 13; Pharmacy Tech Apr 23, 30; About Becoming a Doctor: May 13
...Info Session Locations / Zoom Links

University Transfer News...

On Wildcat Walkway: UCLA (Apr 22 & 23 11 am - 1 pm) | Cal State Dominguez Hills (Apr 28 11 am - 1 pm)
On Zoom: Cal State Long Beach (Apr 21 11am) | Cal State Sacramento - Child Development (Apr 23 - 6 pm) Register here: Transfer Center Calendar.

Details on these and many other event and updates on the WLAC Transfer Center Calendar.

Career & Money...

New Payment Policy

Beginning Summer 2025, students enrolled in college credit classes, who do not pay their fees or make financial arrangements with their home college to cover their enrollment fees by the published “Due Date” will be dropped from their class(es)

You Can Do It...

Test Taking Strategies: May 11

Library Workshop Series - Register / Calendar

Using AI in Research - May 1 @ 1pm
Learn how to integrate the use of AI tools into your research.
Cite Right Series - APA Style May 21 @ 1pm; MLA Style April 30 @ 1pm, May 29 @ 1pm
Avoid plagiarism, learn to cite sources for academic papers in MLA or APA style.

Good to Know...

Grocery Give Away Days: Apr 3, Apr 17, May 1, May 15
TimelyCare Services include:
- TalkNow - 24/7, on-demand access to mental health care professionals
- To sign-up for TimelyCare timelycare.com/westlacollege or download from app stor

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 is closed for repairs; 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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