February 24, 11:00 am:
Black History Month Celebration [PDF]
LACC Camino Theatre

Camino Theatre, Feb. 10, 10:00 am & 3:00 pm:
Campus Forum:  LACC's Budget Crisis
Campus-Wide Forum [PDF]

Feb. 22, SCI 132:
"What's in a Stamp" [PDF]
AD 306, 12:15 pm:
Revisit the 60's [PDF]

Theatre Academy Season:  The LACC Theatre Academy will return this Winter Session with a program of  Student-Directed 1-Act Plays, performed in the LACC campus theatre on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Feb 3-5. For ticket information call (323) 953-4000 ext. 2990, or get tickets online at the Academy's Website.
African American Heritage Month:  February is African American Heritage Month [PDF].  Join us in a month of tribute and celebration. Activities will include Revisit the 60's [PDF] on Tuesday, Feb. 15; "What's in a Stamp" [PDF] on Tuesday, Feb. 22; and a Black History Celebration [PDF] on Thursday, Feb. 24.

Camino Theatre, 10:00 am & 3:00 pm:
Campus Forum:  LACC's Budget Crisis
Campus-Wide Forum [PDF]

AD 306, 12:15 pm:
Revisit the 60's [PDF]

Black History Celebration
11:00 am, Camino Theatre [PDF]

Book Program Kickoff March 23:  The LACC Book Program is sponsoring three events this spring related to its book of the year, "ZEITOUN," by Dave Eggers.  Noted authors and poets -- including Michelle Alexander, Solmaz Shariff , and Mike Davis -- will be participating as guest speakers.  The first event takes place March 23, when highly acclaimed author and civil rights activist Michelle Alexander will speak on "The New Jim Crow," drug laws and racial injustice.  A book signing will follow.  This event will be held in Clausen Hall 247, at 12:00 pm, Wednesday March 23.  Everyone is invited.
Music Dept Free Concert Series:  The LACC Music Department Free Concert Series [PDF] features daytime performances by professional musicians on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning at 12:10 pm, in Clausen Hall 247, and lasting about an hour.  Evening free concerts begin at 7:00 pm, or as noted.  For more information on the LACC Music Department, call (323) 953-4000 ext 2880, or visit their website.
Career Center Workshops:  Once again this semester, the Career Center will be presenting a full program of Free Workshops [PDF] to help you make and carry out your career plans.  Workshops are usually held in either AD 303 or AD 109, and last about one hour.
Transfer Center Workshops & University Representatives:  The LACC Transfer Center will again offer a full program of workshops and consultations with visiting representatives from four-year colleges and universities, to help you make transfer plans and carry out your educational goals.  For more details, see the Transfer Center Calendar.
Theatre Academy Season:  The LACC Theatre Academy will return March 5-6 with a production of Arthur Miller's American classic Death of a Salesman, starring Tony Plana; with Esai Morales, Elizabeth Pena, and Danny Pino; and directed by Dr. Al Rossi.  For ticket information call (323) 953-4000 ext. 2990, or get tickets online at the Academy's Website.

Spring Break -- Monday, April 18 through Monday, April 25:  No Classes, Some College Offices Open

(Admissions Office, Bookstore, & Business Office Open)

Classes Resume Tuesday, April 26

Arts Advocacy Day Video April 6:  The Psychology Department will be participating in the 24th annual Arts Advocacy Day by showing the video Van Gogh: Medical Secrets on Wednesday, April 6, at 12:30 pm in Holmes Hall 101. This revealing program explores the questions of what drove Van Gogh to suicide and whether his madness actually made him great. Using the artist as a case study in bipolar affective disorder, and dissecting his pathology using many works as indicators, experts from Harvard and Johns Hopkins delve into the mind of an artist who created a new art form.
Theatre Academy Season:  The LACC Theatre Academy will return April 7-16 with Sam Shepard's offbeat comic SciFi opus The Unseen Hand, one of the Pulitzer Prize-winning actor/playwright's most entertaining works, directed by Leslie Ferreira.  For ticket information call (323) 953-4000 ext. 2990, or get tickets online at the Academy's Website.
EOP&S/CARE Kids Clothes Drive March 29 - April 11:  The LACC EOP&S/CARE Program is holding a children's clothes drive.  Please bring gently used and washed clothes for kids aged 0-14 to the EOP&S/CARE office in Clausen Hall 111B.  For more information, please contact Annet at (323) 953-4000 ext. 2313.
City Chemistry Seminar April 14:  The first City Chem Seminar of the Spring Semester will take place on Thursday, April 14, at 3:30 pm in SCI 132.  Drs. Chris Wheeler and Dwain Morris-Irvin, from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, will discuss the topics Cancer Vaccine and Treating Neurodegenerative Diseases. The public is invited, and refreshments will be served before the seminar.
Hands Across California April 17:  Hands Across California will bring Californians statewide together to benefit California's community colleges and their students. It will take place on Sunday, April 17, at 2:00 pm on the Quad. HAC will connect all 112 California Community Colleges in a single human chain throughout the state. Colleges within LACCD will be connecting with each other as well as with other Districts.  Event/Route Map. [PDF]
A Night at Disney Concert Hall April 21:  The LACC Ambassadors invite you to a Special Night of Music at the Disney Concert Hall in the L.A. Music Center, Thursday April 21, 2011, at 8:00 pm, featuring world-renowned piano virtuoso Yefim Bronfman and the L.A. Philharmonic, in a program of Brahms. Tickets are available at the LACC Business Office, AD 111.
Psychology Dept Guest Speaker April 27:  The LACC Psychology Department will present noted forensic criminologist and author Dr. Eric W. Hickey on Wednesday, April 27, 12:00 - 2:00 pm in Holmes Hall 6.  Dr. Hickey is the Director of the Center for Forensic Studies at Alliant International University, teaches criminal psychology at Cal State Fresno, and has written numerous books on violent crime, serial killers, and the psychology of criminal behavior.
Getty Center Museum Trip April 29:  The LACC Ambassadors are sponsoring a free field trip to the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center on Friday, April 29, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.  The trip is open to all current LACC students -- just sign up in the Office of Student Life in the Cub Center.  Trip participants will meet at the Cub Center at 9:30 am; transportation will be provided.
Mt. Pinos Star Party April 30:  The LACC Physics Department's Spring 2011 Star Party will be held on Saturday, April 30 at Mt.Pinos  in Ventura County. Beautiful location, clear skies, telescopes, fun and inspiration!  See Flier for Details. [PDF]
Music Dept Free Concert Series:  The LACC Music Department Free Concert Series [PDF] features daytime performances by professional musicians on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning at 12:10 pm, in Clausen Hall 247, and lasting about an hour.  Evening free concerts begin at 7:00 pm, or as noted.  For more information on the LACC Music Department, call (323) 953-4000 ext 2880, or visit their website.
Career Center Workshops:  Once again this semester, the Career Center will be presenting a full program of Free Workshops [PDF] to help you make and carry out your career plans.  Workshops are usually held in either AD 303 or AD 109, and last about one hour.  The Career Center, in collaboration with LACC’s CalWorks Department and the Department of Public Social Services, will present it's annual spring Career Fair on Thursday, April 28, from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm in the Main Quad.
Transfer Center Workshops & University Representatives:  The LACC Transfer Center will again offer a full program of workshops and consultations with visiting representatives from four-year colleges and universities, to help you make transfer plans and carry out your educational goals.  For more details, see the Transfer Center Calendar.
Book Program Events: The LACC Book Program is sponsoring three events this spring related to its book of the year, "Zeitoun," by Dave Eggers.  Noted authors and poets -- including Michelle Alexander, Solmaz Shariff , and Mike Davis -- will be participating as guest speakers.

Music Dept. Evening Concert:  CH 247   |   7:00 pm   |   Singers Showcase I

Book Program Guest Speaker May 12: The LACC Book Program continues its spring program on Thursday, May 12, with a special and timely offering, as prize-winning journalist Dahr Jamail will discuss the biggest story on the planet -- the Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster and what it means for all of us.  Don't miss this important event!  Thursday, May 12, Franklin Hall 117, at 12:00 noon.  

LACC Ambassadors Art Walk May 12:  The LACC Ambassadors would like to invite you to the Downtown Art Walk this Thursday, May 12th! The Art Walk brings together art lovers and community friends to the ever-evolving downtown Los Angeles. With exciting and unique offerings around every corner, downtown celebrates the arts each and every month on the 2nd Thursday. For the true art buyers and fans, arriving early offers a more relaxing stroll through the different galleries and art exhibits. As the evening progresses, more visitors descend on the area to meet up with friends and savor the local experience. Visitors and local downtowners can often be found patronizing the outcropping of local shopping, dining and entertainment establishments that have created the thriving, vibrant community. This event is completely free! We will meet at 5:00 PM at the Office of Student Life and will proceed to the Metro Red Line no later than 5:15 PM. Please sign up at the Office of Student Life located at the Cub Center next to the Book Store.

Theatre Academy Season:  The LACC Theatre Academy will conclude its Spring Season May 12-21 with a production of the Arthur Miller classic The Crucible, a tensely dramatic, multi-layered retelling of the infamous Salem witchcraft trials, directed by the Academy's own Louie Piday at the Caminito Theatre on the LACC Campus.  For ticket information call (323) 953-4000 ext. 2990, or get tickets online at the Theater Academy's Website.

Transfer Center/Sparkle Plenty Jewelry Sale May 19:  It’s coming soon! The Sparkle Plenty jewelry sale for the benefit of the Transfer Center scholarships, arriving on Thursday, May 19. Come see a huge variety of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and other specialty items. Virtually all of the items are one-of-a-kind, so arrive early and take advantage of the cut-rate prices for this worthy cause. You will be brightening your life and supporting outstanding students at the same time. WHERE: The Transfer Center, AD 109E. WHEN: Thursday, May 19th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Come to browse, come to buy, just come on by!

City Chemistry Seminar May 19:  The final CityChem Seminar of the spring semester will be presented on Thursday, May 19, at 3:30 pm in SCI 132. Once again there will be two guest speakers, senior chemists Shannon Scott and Khristine Tulpinski, from Watson Pharmaceuticals in Corona, CA.  Refreshments will be available at 3:15 pm. Please see the Information Flyer for more details.

English/ESL Dept. Writing Contest Awards May 24:  The winners of the English/ESL Dept's annual Writing Contest will be honored at an Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 24, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in the Camino Theatre on the LACC Campus. Come help us celebrate our student authors!

Dance Program Spring Concerts May 25 & 26:  The LACC Dance Program will present its annual Spring Program of student dance demonstrations on Wednesday & Thursday, May 25 & 26.  The May 25 demonstration is free, and will begin at 12:00 noon in Women's Gym 107.  The May 26 concert will be given in the Camino Theatre at 7:00 pm.  Tickets are $7.00, and may be purchased online at the Theatre Academy Website.

ASO Presents D-Day May 26:  D-Day is a day of education dedicated to disabled students. The D-Day Awareness Event [PDF] will take place on Thursday, May 26, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm on the Main Quad and in Holmes Hall 6.  Presented by the Associated Students Organization.

Finals Week R&R May 31 through June 3:  Finals wearing you down? Join us at the Cub Center (next to the Bookstore) for snacks and beverages throughout the morning (9 AM to 11 AM) and afternoon (12 PM to 2 PM). There will be study space provided and relaxation areas with yoga and other amenities! ALL of this is FREE to LACC students! Feel free to come in, relax, study, and unwind! Tuesday May 31 through Friday June 3. Sponsored by the LACC Ambassadors and the Student Life Office.

Student Film Screenings May 31 & June 1:  The LACC Cinema/TV Dept. will host its annual spring screenings of the best Student Films of the semester, as chosen by the students themselves, on Tuesday & Wednesday, May 31 & June 1.  The screenings will be given in Communications Bldg.176 at 6:30 pm, with the same films showing each night.  There is a $3.00 donation at the door, with proceeds going to the department's supply and equipment accounts.

Campus Open Forum June 2:  The Educational Planning Subcommittee which is currently conducting a Viability Study on Academic Affairs concerning Departmental Configuration will be hosting an OPEN FORUM at the Academic Senate meeting on Thursday, June 2, at 1:00 pm in the Faculty & Staff Center. The entire campus community is welcome to attend, get information, and ask questions.

Spring Commencement June 7:  This year's Spring Graduation Ceremonies will be held on the campus of Cal State Los Angeles, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles CA 90032, at 10:00 am on Tuesday, June 7.  Guest Speakers will include US Congressman John Lewis (D-GA), and noted network legal analyst Lisa Bloom.  Four hours of release time are available for LACC faculty and staff who wish to attend.  Commencement & Rehearsal Information.

Music Dept Free Concert Series:  The LACC Music Department Free Concert Series [PDF] features daytime performances by professional musicians on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning at 12:10 pm, in Clausen Hall 247, and lasting about an hour.  Evening free concerts begin at 7:00 pm, or as noted.  For more information on the LACC Music Department, call (323) 953-4000 ext 2880, or visit their website.

Career Center Workshops:  Once again this semester, the Career Center will be presenting a full program of Free Workshops [PDF] to help you make and carry out your career plans.  Workshops are usually held in either AD 303 or AD 109, and last about one hour.  The Career Center, in collaboration with LACC’s CalWorks Department and the Department of Public Social Services, presented its annual spring Career Fair on Thursday, April 28, in the Main Quad.