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In The News
West's free dental clinic featured on KCAL News (video)
West's Aviation Tech team again placed among the top 4 teams at the national Aerospace Maintenance Competition
FEATURED ITEMS & EVENTS
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Earth Month Events
sponsored by our Center for Climate Change Education
- Mon, Apr 22: Earth Day Event including short films on Wildcat Walkway.
Movies for Mental Health is an arts-based mental health workshop that focuses on empowering young adults to gain a better understanding of mental health within their environment. Short films examine mental health and mental illness, inspiring young people to tell their own stories and explore those of others. The event also connects students with mental health resources. - Apr 23 (Vote) & Apr 25 (See the Winners): Student Poster Showcase
- Apr 26 & 28: BioBlitz - Free & Open to All
Discover the biodiversity of West LA College and nearby hills. Learn about plants, birds, insects, and more on a guided walk with nature scientists and using the INat app
Campus Pride Month (LGBTQI+)
- Apr 26 & 29: LGBTQI+ Allyship Training
- May 3: LGBTQI+ Suicide Prevention & Sensitivity Training
About Black Student Success Week & Activities (Apr 22 - 26)
Re-Entry Awareness Day
- Tues, Apr 23 | 11:00 - 2:00 pm: Wildcat Walkway
Learn about the tools that can help you thrive after incarceration including Expungements, Educational and Career Opportunities, Housing Support, Community Services and more. coordinated by WLAC's Rising Scholars Program
Grocery Giveaway: Thur, Apr 25
Succeed in Class Workshops
- Apr 22: Write Better Research Papers: How to Research, Proper Use of Citations, Using Databases
- May 7: Using AI in your research; May 8: Using database searches; May 14 & 21: How to do paper citations ...Workshop details
Coming in May: APIDA Heritage Month Anime Contest
Career Center News
- Tues, Apr 23 - Career Advising Sessions: Learn how to prepare for interviews for a job / internship you've applied for. Get tips on navigating a group interview. Learn how LinkedIn can help you with your professional future...sign up
Information Sessions
- Biotech Lab Technician: Be ready to work in 1 year - Apr 19, Apr 21, May 7, May 10, Aug 21 (Zoom)
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Computer Science: Saturdays at 1:00 pm through June 1 (In-Person)
- Dental & Orthodontic Assisting: see schedule and links Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays (Zoom)
- Paralegal: Apr 22, May 20, Jun 17, Jul 15, Aug 19 (Zoom)
- Pharmacy Technician: Wednesdays at 6:00 pm May 8, 15, 22 & 29; June 5, 19 & 26 (Zoom)
- Nursing - What you need to do now to prepare for a university nursing program. Application process, About a Bachelor's in Nursing (BSN)...guest host Grand Canyon University. Apr 22 @ 12:00 In-person (SSB 345) and on Zoom
Graduation News
Planning to graduate in June?
- File your petition by April 26 to ensure that your name appears in the printed program
- Orders for cap & gown are being accepted at the Bookstore
- Find additional information on graduation and special related celebrations
Athletics
Baseball's last home games are April 23 & 26
University Transfer Activities
Transfer events, Schedule of visiting university reps, Workshops, Dates & deadlines
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