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WESTWEEK

February 20, 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  

Spring Events Calendar At-A-Glance

News to Know

Celebrating Black History
Month: Feb 24, 25 & 27

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1st Gen College Students
Survival Guide: Feb 25

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FEATURED ITEMS & EVENTS

Dates to Know & Hours
Black History Month
  • Feb 24 - BSU Open House; Feb 25 - Paint & Sip; Feb 27 - Healing Circle 
Meet The Employer: LA County Arts Internship: Feb 24

For 1st Generation College Students - Survival Guide: Feb 25
FAFSA How To Workshop (In-Person): Feb 25
Grocery Give Away Days: Feb 27 (please bring your own bag)
Planetary Parade Viewing: Feb 28
Micro-Forest Planting - Sign-up: Sat, Mar 8 
2025 LACCD Student Trustee Election

The election process is now open. The deadline to apply to run for Trustee is March 14, 2025. Elections will be held the week of April 28...about the position and how to apply

Next Academic Program Info Sessions 

Computer Science / Game Development - Saturdays thru May 24;  Paralegal - Feb 24; Pharmacy Tech Wednesdays Feb 26...Info Session Details

Career & Money

2025 - 2026 FAFSA  Time to Apply! 

  • How to Sessions Tuesdays (In-Person):  Feb 25, Mar 11 ...At $20/hour, it takes 50 hours to earn $1,000. But in just 90 minutes, you can complete the FAFSA that may qualify you to receive over $6,000 for college related expenses. It's worth it! How to videos

You Can Do It!

LIBRARY WORKSHOPS SERIES: 
Register at the Library Workshop Calendar!

  • Database Searching - Apr 1 @ 1pm, May 7 @ 6pm
    Using databases such as ProQuest, JSTOR, EBSCO and more!
  • Using OneSearch - Mar 11 @ 1pm
    Find relevant information in books, journal articles and more from the Library Collection.
  • 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. 

Club Updates

Wildcat News

Home Games

Baseball Feb 27; Mar 1, 6, 11, 14, 22, 27

Good to Know

  • Grocery Give Away Days: Feb 27,  Mar 6, Mar 30, Apr 3, Apr 17, May 1, May 15

  • TimelyCare Services include: 

    • TalkNow - 24/7, on-demand access to mental health care professionals 

    • Scheduled Counseling - Select the day, time, and mental health provider of your choice. (12 visits per year) 

    • Basic Needs Support - Get connected to low or reduced-cost community resources. 

    • Self-Care Content - Yoga and meditation sessions and group conversations with our providers on a variety of health and well-being topics.

    • To sign-up for TimelyCare: 

      • Go to timelycare.com/westlacollege 

      • Directly download the TimelyCare app from the app store to register with your WLAC.edu email address.

  • 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 Mon - Thur 12:00 - 7:00, Fri 9:00 - 1:00; 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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