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The Food for Thought Program sponsored by the LACC Foundation supported 1,327 LACC students with free food during midterm week. The program collaborated with the LACC CubStore assuring students were provided with nutritious food to eat before test taking. What is Midterm Meals? Midterm meals is a CubStore credit of $12 per student, per day. Midterm meals is reserved for LACC students only (you must have a student ID). This event was first come, first serve, 500 students per day. ...
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Welcome to The Scholarship Fund of John T. Riddle Jr, where your contribution will have a direct impact on our student applicants’ ability to attend college. Through the John T. Riddle Jr Scholarship, the Los Angeles City College Foundation supports the education of LACC students pursuing Art Studies. About John T. Riddle, Jr. John T. Riddle, Jr. (1933 – March 3, 2002) was an American artist known for his paintings and sculptures. Riddle’s metal assemblage sculptures, created from the debris of the Watts...
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To view video of previous event – click here. SOLD OUT!!! – This event is back by popular demand! Friday, February 25, 2022 from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm. Wine tasting kits can be picked up at the LACC Foundation office or delivered on a Friday, February 4th, 11th or 18th. (Delivery limited to 25 mile radius of the LACC campus. As far as…West to Calabasas, East to West Covina, South to Long Beach, North to Santa Clarita) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++...
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The American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) contest was held last Friday, 11/03/17 at LACC in Franklin Hall 112. The AMATYC is an annual competition consisting of two tests, one in November and one in March. Get to know LACC’s Math Scholars:
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On October 5th, the LACC Foundation held its 2016 Gala at the Beverly Hilton. We were privileged to celebrate a truly remarkable organization, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, for their donation of $2M to the College’s Cinema/Tv Department. We were also thrilled to have the opportunity to recognize Councilman Mitch O’Farrell for his extraordinary support of LACC and the Hollywood community. The evening was hosted by NBC’s Natalie Morales and chaired by Mayor Eric Garcetti and NBC Chairman Bob Greenblatt. We thank them, our...
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The White House Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release September 14, 2016 Remarks of Dr. Jill Biden at Los Angeles City College as Prepared for Delivery Los Angeles, California Good morning, Los Angeles! Thank you for welcoming me with such warmth and enthusiasm! A few minutes ago you heard two incredible women speak. Two women with very different stories, but one unifying theme: the opportunity — paramount above all else — to receive an education. Education is...
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Los Angeles, CA, August 29, 2016 – Los Angeles City College’s Collegian Times magazine is a Pacemaker finalist. The Pacemaker awards have been part of the collegiate publishing landscape since 1923. This is a national competition and judging standards have always been stringent making this award of special importance to student journalists. Winners will be announced at the Associated Collegiate Press National College Media Convention in Washington, D.C. in October. Pacemaker designates categories for each type of publication –...
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On Monday, March 28th, David Shaw of the Los Angeles Times stopped by the College to speak with the staff of the Collegian. The Collegian staff discussed its current strategy for approaching local businesses and attempting to secure advertising space in the campus newspaper. David has enjoyed great success in digital advertising and had strong advice for the group. He spoke of the significance of an increased social media presence, and the importance of revenue growth to support the publication....
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On Sunday, December 6, Los Angeles City College alumnus Mark Hamill returned to his alma mater to meet with current Theatre Academy Students, followed by a Q&A session with fans, moderated by emeritus Al Rossi in the Camino Theatre. Hamill attended LACC for four semesters plus a summer session in the early 1970s. During the Q&A, Hamill discussed his time at LACC and told stories from his acting and voice over career. He described his audition for Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars trilogy, during which he...
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On Tuesday, November 10, 2015, Los Angeles City College held their first annual ‘Veterans Have Talent’ in honor of Veteran’s Day. Before the talent portion of the event kicked off, Blas Villalobo, Veterans Advisory Commissioner at Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, and LACC’s Congressman Adam Schiff said a few words to the more than 200 veterans in attendance. LACC has the largest number of veterans within the Los Angeles Community College District, over 500, and was rated...
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