Archive for the ‘Recent Events’ Category
On Saturday, September 12, LACC alumna Cindy Williams returned to the El Camino Theater stage as she discussed her new book, “Shirley, I Jest: A Storied Life.” Fellow alumnus and friend, Bruce Kimmel ’68, introduced the event, while Herbie J Pilato served as moderator. Cindy spoke to Herbie on the Camino stage about her life, her time spent at LACC, her notable acting career, and her quirky friendship with Andy Kaufmann. As she spoke, she brought stories to life...
Continue Reading
On Friday, February 20, Lakeshore Learning and the LACC Foundation hosted a party and toy give-away for LACC students within our Veterans or Guardian Scholars programs with young children. Lakeshore has been a wonderful partner with both LACC and LACCD for many years. Their innovative educational products are used in our Child Development Center helping to further the development of the children and the learning techniques of our students who will become daycare and child development leaders. Thank you...
Continue Reading
Thank all of you who joined us for the Los Angeles City College Foundation Gala! We were privileged to celebrate four remarkable individuals: David and Merryl Alpert, Steve Lebowitz and Dr. Lula Ballton. We were also thrilled to have the opportunity to recognize Jeanne Pritzker for her ongoing support of our Guardian Scholars program for emancipated foster youth. The evening was hosted by Geraldo Rivera and chaired by the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Ned Colletti. We thank them, our corporate...
Continue Reading
“I believe that there is a fire that is burning deep down in the depths of our souls that reminds us each and every day that we were meant to do better. Let that fire continue to run wild. Let it run wild all the way down to your spirit and allow yourself to be a wildfire.” – Henry Brown ‘14 LACC Student Speaker Henry Brown 2014 from LACC Foundation on Vimeo.
Continue Reading
“I have been awarded a better life through educational opportunity, and for that I thank LACC and the Los Angeles Community College District.” On Thursday, June 12th Los Angeles City College proudly awarded alumnus and current student, Henry Walton, with an A.A. degree. Henry’s connection with LACC began 56 years ago in 1958, when he decided to take a photography course. From his home in South Central he took the ‘V’ car to get to LACC, which in his...
Continue Reading
Whether you are heading off to a four-year college or university or launching your career, you have earned the right to call yourself a LACC alumnus. So now what? Join the LACC Alumni Association! Join an exclusive network of thousands who have traveled in your shoes and have become successful. Connect with other alumni, register for upcoming events and access your alumni benefits. You can get great discounts and message your classmates!
Continue Reading
Los Angeles City Mayor Eric Garcetti joined the Los Angeles City College community to welcome Reneé D. Martinez, LACC’s 16th President, at a reception on September 26, 2013. Ms. Martinez is the first Latina to be named LACC’s President in the school’s 84-year history. Reneé D. Martinez was born and raised in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles. She attended Our Lady of Lourdes and Assumption Grammar School, then graduated from Sacred Heart of Jesus High School. She...
Continue Reading
