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Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration, Storytelling Workshop
Date : Tuesday, June 14th
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Where: login into zoom and use the meeting id: 316 137 8420
Password: 026228

Jocelyn Winn will lead a 1-hour workshop in celebration of the Juneteenth holiday. She will discuss why storytelling is important to legacy-building and human connection.

Jocelyn will read excerpts from her book entitled One of Nine: A Memoir A Collection of True Stories that Prompted Suicidal Thoughts and Began A Remarkable Journey to Find a Reason to Live.

During the workshop, participants will be invited to share in a writing exercise exploring their own personal stories on race and discovering how storytelling can bring about meaningful discussions and influence positive change in the world around us.

West Los Angeles College A*O & Basic needs invites you to celebreate Juneteenth & Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month

Date: Thursday, June 16th
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Location: 2nd Level of the Parking Structure

While supplies last, students will receive free groceries and a gift to celebrate both Juneteenth and AAPI Month.

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Happy Pride Month
Today and everyday
~A*O

Free Student Housing for Women in Rosemead
Is accepting applications for female students (18-28 years old)
Attending LACCD Community Colleges who are struggling with housing insecurity

Life, School, Mental Health - Finding the Balance

Tuesday, May 31 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Meeting ID: 847 6362 3187
Passcode: 891999

Life can be heavy right now and finals are coming up. Join Elizabeth Ramos & Maricela Madrigal, from our health partner Via Care, to talk about improving mental health - learn about healthy strategies to balance the demands of school, family, and work.

Elizabeth Ramos, LCSW and Co-Director of Behavioral Health. Provides brief therapy, collaborates with Via Care staff to ensure overall BH department delivery of services, and supervises behavioral health interns. Maricela Madrigal, LCSW and Co-Director of Behavioral Health. Provides individual therapy, helps manage the behavioral health department, and clinically supervises unlicensed staff.

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Su***de Prevention Training
Presented by Didi Hirsch Su***de Prevention Center
Students 18+ years, faculty, classified educators, administrators, and members of the West LA College Community are invited to participate.

The training is an overview of su***de prevention. Participants learn about the nature of su***de, su***de related statistics, risk factors and signs, how stressors and mental health relateto su***de, and intervention strategies.

Friday, May 27
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Zoom.com: https://didihirsch.zoom.us/j/96660346674?pwd=SExER0lXMzU1UHoyTTlnYnhxS0hsQT09
Meeting ID: 966 6034 6674
Passcode: 133715

If your heart is heavy from the violence that occurred in Uvalde, Texas, reach out for free telehealth counseling services with our health partner Via Care.
Call (323) 268-9191. You must mention that you're a West Student.

Join and celebrate
Armenian Republic Day
Announcement of LACC's Armenian Language & Literature Certificate

Wednesday, May 25th, 2022🇦🇲

WLAC Stands With You. Black Lives Matter.

If your heart is heavy from the racist violence that occurred in Buffalo, New York, reach out for free telehealth counseling services with our health partner Via Care.
Call (323) 268-9191. You must mention that you're a West Student.

Free Food for Finals
No Cooking = More Study Time
Presented by WLAC A*O & Basic Needs
7 prepared meals and 2 Snack

Thursday, May 26th
12:00 - 3:00 pm
Level 2 of the WLAC parking structures

*Supplies are limited*

Join Su***de Prevention Training
On Friday, May 27 from
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Via Zoom
Meeting ID: 966 6034 6674
Passcode: 133715
Students, faculty, classified educators, administrators, and members of the WLAC community are invited to participate.

Didi Hirsch
Mental Health Services

A little late but never late to post
Community Earth Day at West on
April 29, 2022 🌱🌎

Stay up to date and check out upcoming A*O & Basic Needs Events!!!🤪🌸🍎

Don’t miss out on updating your resume. Learn new tips and tricks!

Zoom link to Register:

https://laccd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIpcOCsrTgqHty1_DBpTkv3qumkfQ_Caqm-

Repost from

“Our Aviation Tech team
needs your vote to win "Dream Team" status at this year's
Aerospace Maintenance Competition. Send them some
love by voting today AND tomorrow at www.airexpert.net/
amc2022 - SKIP the top part. Scroll down to West Los Angeles College and enter an email address to vote”

Don’t miss out on
Community Earth Day
On April 29, 2022 from 12-2pm

Brought to you by WLAC Environmental Club
Sponsored by A*O

We hope you come out and support!
🌎🌲🌱🪨

Join the last financial literacy workshop of the semester!!
You don’t want to miss out
You can be entered in a raffle for a $200 bookstore gift card💰💲💳

Don’t forget to attend tomorrows Grocery Giveaway!!
Thursday, April 21, 2022
12:30pm-3pm
Make sure to bring proof of being a WLAC student

Happy Pride Month
Celebrate Pride Month with A*O, Basic Needs, and the Dream Resource Center

Pride shirts and pronoun pins will be given out

*sizes are limited*

Thursday, April 28, 2022
Location: 2nd level of WLAC parking structure
Time: 11am-3pm

With Special Guest
DJ Sizzle Fantastic

We hope you come and spin
Some music with Us!!
🎵🏳️‍🌈⚧🏳️‍⚧️

Taking Care with Leah Gallegos of People's Yoga

A 60-minute movement practice focused on strengthening the mind, body, and corazón.

April 26th @ 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Zoom meeting Registration:
https://tinyurl.com/WestMentalHealthPeoplesYog

We will begin with an arrival practice to ground ourselves in the present moment, and then warm up with a series of
strengthening poses and deep stretches.
Leah will close the session by sharing her journey as a Chicana, mom, entrepreneur, musician, and how she stays rooted in community and motivated to keep pushing forward

Join Us!!

THE MENSTRUAL HYGIENE-PROJECT

JOIN THE BASIC NEEDS &
ASSOCIATED STUDENT ORGANIZATION

IN GIVING MENSTRUAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS ON

THURSDAY | APRIL 21, 2022
TIME: 12:00PM - 3:00PM

LOCATION: 2ND LEVEL OF
WLAC PARKING
STRUCTURE

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Meet the Student Trustee Candidates

Matthew Bakalinsky
Kenneth-Alan Callahan

Ask questions and get feedback from your candidates!

Friday, April 15th at 12:30pm
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Zoom Meeting Information:
Meeting ID: 942 3384 4862
Passcode: 026228

We hope you join us!!

Via :

“WLAC ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
PRESENTS Upcoming Community Earth Fair

April 29th from 12-2 pm.
The location TBD.
SAVE THE DATE 🌎🌎🌎”
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Come on out and support!!

ITS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!!

A*O General Election Deadline has been extended

Are You Interested In Student Government? Then, Let Your Voice Be Heard!
A*O Is Accepting Applications For
Officer Positions:
President
Vice President Executive Secretary Treasurer
Chief Justice

The Deadline To Apply Is Friday, April 29 2022

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ITS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!!

A*O General Election

Are You Interested In Student Government? Then, Let Your Voice Be Heard!
A*O Is Accepting Applications For
Officer Positions:
President
Vice President Executive Secretary Treasurer
Chief Justice

Voting starts Friday, April, 25th

The Deadline To Apply Is Friday, April 1, 2022

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RAIN or SHINE ✨ Wildcats!! We we still be here to distribute your Finals Care Package 🤗 Between 12:00-3:00PM with the location changed to the Parking Structure - Level 2! Seen you soon!! Go West Go Far 🎄

A*O - Finals Care Packages Pick-Up at parking lot (7) Thursday December 9th 12:00PM-3:00PM !! While supplies last ✨🎄 Happy Holidays Wildcats !! -Team A*O

Hello Wildcats!! If you applied for our Pandemic Warriors Scholarship keep an eye on your student email!!

Thank you for sharing part of your journey with us. We wish you nothing but success throughout your academic journey ✨📧

Go West Go Far
Team A*O

Attention students❗️Want to get free money 💵 for the upcoming school year? A*O has created a the Pandemic Warriors Scholarship for all students attending WestLA. We want to help students and support their academic journey📚💪. All you have to do to apply is go to our LinkTree in our bio () and fill out the application. You only need respond to 3 out of the 4 questions. The last day to apply is June 6th. A*O is encouraging everyone to take advantage of this opportunity and we look forward to receiving your applications!

This week in Westweek at WLAC.edu/News

GROCERY GIVEAWAY: Fri, May 21

Student Town Hall w/ College President: Tues, May 18 at 1:30

Career Degrees – Info Sessions
May 18: Dental Asst.; May 19: Cert. Nursing Asst.;
May 19 Film/TV Production Crafts; May 21: Pharmacy Tech

AAPI Heritage Month – May 21 Stop Hate – Speaker Panel

SKY Happiness Retreat – May 21-23

Sierra Club Guest Speaker - May 20