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On March 7, the Los Angeles City College Foundation (LACCF) hosted the Nick Beck Investigative Journalism Lecture Series, headlined by renowned producer Ira Rosen at Los Angeles City College’s (LACC) Morgan Freeman Theater. The afternoon started with welcoming remarks by Dr. Lisa Nashua, Executive Director of LACCF, followed by an introduction from LACC Journalism Professor Rhonda Guess. Mr. Rosen began by expressing his passion for storytelling and discussed the lasting impact of his involvement in “60 Minutes” reflecting the profound...
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Los Angeles City College (LACC) proudly commemorated the investiture of Dr. Amanuel Gebru on March 14, 2024, as the institution’s 18th president. This was a momentous event attended by over 400 distinguished guests, educational partners, and community leaders. Attendees included City of Los Angeles (LA) Mayor Karen Bass, Poet Laureate of LA Lynne Thompson, Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer and Culture Bearer Tina Calderon. Platform guests included the Chancellor of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Dr. Francisco Rodriguez...
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Photographer Los Angeles City College Foundation proudly celebrates the achievements of its esteemed alumni. We are proud to feature Adrian Ravarour, a member of the class of 1992 who earned his Associate in Arts degree in Television and Broadcasting. Reminiscing about his time at LACC, Adrian fondly describes the college as an “affordable starting point for student body and careers.” He mentions the invaluable connections made with LACC faculty and credits the institution for teaching him the art of...
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The Los Angeles City College Foundation is thrilled to welcome Emmy Award winning producer, Ira Rosen. Join us for an insightful conversation about Ira’s dedication to finding the truth and informing the public, with a lively Q&A to follow. LACC students – ever wondered what it’s like to investigate a story and work as a producer? Come find out! About Ira Rosen For nearly twenty-five years, Ira Rosen has produced some of the most memorable, important, and groundbreaking stories for 60 Minutes....
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February marks the beginning of Black History Month around the nation. At LACC, it serves as an opportunity for reflection and celebration, as we honor and elevate the history, culture and significance of our Black/African American community. Join The Los Angeles City College Race Equity Social Justice Center by making plans to attend the following events below. Thursday, February 15, 2024Black History Month: Master Class with Dr. Edward Bush (Virtual Webinar) 12pm-1:30pm with 30 min. Q&A sessionZoom linkEvent Flyer Tuesday,...
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Los Angeles City College Foundation has been awarded grants totaling $65,000 from the Golden Globe Foundation to provide fellowships to Cinema/TV and Journalism students and production mini-grants to fund students’ projects. Fellowships are intended to support diverse students who demonstrate financial need, those that might be at risk of leaving the program due to economic barriers, or international students who bring a different point of view and voice to their work. Since 2011, over 280 fellowships have been provided...
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The Rams are not just serious about making it to the end zone, they are also serious about making sure their community members are scoring touchdowns as well! To honor the individuals who serve our community every day, and honor the memory of Kenny Washington (#13), the Los Angeles Rams created the pLAymakers program which celebrates 13 Angelenos who are committed to moving our city forward and have demonstrated true perseverance in the face of adversity. Los Angeles...
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Los Angeles City College Foundation is grateful to our community partners who supported students with turkeys, gift cards and turkey dinners this past Thanksgiving. Special thanks to the offices of Senator Durazo and Councilmember Soto-Martinez, which gave away turkeys and gift cards to LACC students and to United Way of Greater Los Angeles for connecting us to FedEx Annual Adopt A Family for Thanksgiving who gave away turkey dinners to LACC families. United Way of Greater Los Angeles connected...
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LACC Theatre Academy revives a lost classic “COURAGE TO RIGHT A WOMAN’S WRONGS” EAST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA. The Los Angeles City College Theatre Department will perform the work of classical playwright Ana Caro in “The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs”. The performances will be on the outdoor stage at Los Angeles City College’s Camino Theater on Thursday, October 26, Friday Oct 27th and Saturday October 28th a at 7pm with a matinee on Saturday October 28th at 2pm. Admission...
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At 11 a.m. on October 5, a statue of King Sejong will be unveiled at Jefferson Hall on the campus of Los Angeles City College (LACC). This marks the first instance of a King Sejong statue being erected on a public university campus in the U.S. LACC intends to familiarize its students, faculty, and staff with King Sejong, the creator of the Korean alphabet. Currently, LACC’s Korean language class boasts over 1,000 students, underscoring its position as a hub...
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