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WESTWEEK

April 17, 2025

By WLAC

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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

Rising Scholars students

 

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

Rising Scholars Week: Apr 22

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
 

Headline "Info Sessions"
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


Headline "University Transfer News"
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.


Headline "Career and Money"
Career & Money...

New Payment Policy

  • Beginning Summer 2025students 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) 

Headline "You Can Do It"
You Can Do It...
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. 

Headline "Coming Soon"
Coming Soon...

Headline "Graduation Updates"
Graduation News...

Headline "Wildcat News"
Wildcat News...

Home Baseball GamesApr 22, 25


Headline "Good To Know"
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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