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News to Know
FEATURED ITEMS & EVENTS
Dates to Know & Hours: Holiday Mar 31; Spring Break Apr 7 - 11
Women's History Month Activities
- Mar 25: Guest Speaker: Author/Poetry Slam Star Yesika Salgado (HLRC/Library 4th Floor)
Mar 27: The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause
Apr 1: Guest Speaker: Rooted in Resistance - Storytelling, Climate Justice, and the Chicanx Experience - Helena María Viramontes
Clothing Drive for Homeless Women/Children: Mar 24 - 27
Virtual Open House for Adult Ed: Mar 25 - 28
- College & Career Prep Division ESL, GED, Job Skills, Re-Entry and more
Explore Climate & Landscaping Careers: Mar 27
Brain Talks - Talk with International Doctors: Mar 27
Write Better Papers - Database Searching: Apr 1
Become an ASO Officer: Apply by Mar 28
Program Info Sessions...
Computer Science / Game Development - Saturdays thru May 24; Paralegal - March 24; Dental / Orthodontic Assisting - Mar 21, 22 & 24; Dental Hygiene - Mar 27 BioTech Lab Technician - Apr 15; Pharmacy Tech Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
...Info Session Locations / Zoom Links
University Transfer News...
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Mon, Mar 24 – Zoom 11:00: CSULB College of Engineering & Transfer Admission Info Session.On Wildcat Walkway 12:00 - 2:00: California College of the Arts (CalArts).
- Tues, Mar 25 – Zoom 4:00: CSULB School of Nursing & Transfer Admission Info Session and CSULA Fall 2025 "What’s Next" Virtual Presentation.
- Thurs, March 27 - Zoom 11:00: – Grand Canyon University info session.
Details on these and many other event and updates on the WLAC Transfer Center Calendar.
Career & Money...
- 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)
- Osher Scholarship for community college student with a 2.0 GPA or better: Due Apr 14
- Career Exploration Workshop: Apr 21
- Free Short-term Certificates Start in April: There's still time to sign up for these free certificate programs which take only 1 to 4 short-term classes to complete: Job Readiness for Green Careers; Sustainable Facilities Management; Conservation Studies; and Sustainable
You Can Do It...
- Cooking on a Budget: Apr 15
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Time Management Workshop: Apr 21
- Test Taking Strategies: May 11
Library Workshop Series - Register / Calendar
- Database Searching - Apr 1 @ 1pm, May 7 @ 6pm
Using databases such as ProQuest, JSTOR, EBSCO and more! - 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.
Coming Soon...
- About Becoming a Doctor: May 13
Graduation News...
April 18 is the deadline...
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to file your graduation petition if you want your name to appear in the 2025 Spring Graduation Program. Schedule your Graduation Evaluation with Counseling | Get Help Scheduling Appointment at (310) 287-7242 or email cnseldsk@wlac.edu
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West LA College Commencement is June 10
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Other Special Ceremonies: May 3: APDA + Scholar Recognition at LAHC; May 22: Black Graduation at LASC; June 6: Lavender Graduation at LACC; June 7: Mi Gente Celebration at ELAC
Wildcat News...
Home Baseball Games: Mar 22, 27
Good to Know...
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Grocery Give Away Days: Apr 3, Apr 17, May 1, May 15
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TimelyCare Services include:
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TalkNow - 24/7, on-demand access to mental health care professionals
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To sign-up for TimelyCare timelycare.com/westlacollege or download from app stor
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- 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.