The Husky Herald. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING At. East Los Angeles College. Wednesday *February 24, 2010 Auditorium Foyer. Public Session at 3:30 p.m.

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1 The Husky Herald February 22, 2010 In This Issue Faculty/Student Mentoring Program... 2 Dodger Tickets for Sale... 2 Library Workshops... 3 Career Workshops... 4 Transfer Center Bulletin... 5 Transfer Center Events... 6 Amusement Park... 7 Husky Sports... 7 "Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine and at last you create what you will." George Bernard Shaw *Note Correction to the Date Los Angeles Community College District BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING At East Los Angeles College Wednesday *February 24, 2010 Auditorium Foyer Bulletin submission info Requests for Weekly Bulletin must be submitted to Catalina Cathy Medina in the President s Office, no later than Wednesday, 12:00 noon (week prior). You may submit your request in person, or at medinac@elac.edu Public Session at 3:30 p.m. East Los Angeles College 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez Monterey Park, CA 91754

2 Faculty/Student Mentoring Program You are invited to attend the first faculty mentor meeting for the Spring Semester. By popular demand, Melanie Vansell, Assistant Professor ASL, will conduct a presentation/workshop on American Sign Language. The presentation will cover the following areas: Signing a Story/Joke ASL Alphabet Demonstration of Basic Signs How ASL Works: Five Basic Grammar Rules Deaf History/Culture Founders of Deaf Education in the U.S. DATE: March 11 th Time: 12:15 1:15 Location: E7-313 (Voc. Ed. Conference Room) FLEX CREDIT COFFEE & DONUTS Dr. Linda Elias, Director ~ Mentoring Program ~ (323) DODGER TICKETS FOR SALE!! Two seats behind home plate, field level, $ includes two seats and parking. You name the dates. For more information contact Marilyn Ladd in Women s P.E. at x8920 or laddmc@elac.edu 2

3 ELAC MAIN CAMPUS LIBRARY WORKSHOPS Students need to sign up for workshops at least one day in advance at the designated computer station next to the library circulation desk. Please contact Amy Guy, ELAC s Instruction Librarian, if you have questions about the Main Campus workshops at (323) or by at guyal@elac.edu. Wednesday, 2/17 12:30-1:30pm Wednesday, 2/17 5:30-6:30pm Thursday, 2/18 10:30-11:30am Thursday, 2/18 3:30-4:30pm Monday, 2/22 12:30-1:30pm Monday, 2/22 3:30-4:30pm Get Started with Research Tuesday, 2/23 10:30-11:30am Journal, Magazine & Newspaper Articles Tuesday, 2/23 2:30-3:30pm Online Library Catalogs Wednesday, 2/24 12:30-1:30pm Cite Your Sources & Avoid Plagiarism Wednesday, 2/24 5:30-6:30pm Introduction to Library Databases Thursday, 2/25 10:30-11:30am Credible Sources on the Web Thursday, 2/25 3:30-4:30pm Using Reference Sources Monday, 3/1 12:30-1:30pm Get Started with Research Monday, 3/1 3:30-4:30pm Journal, Magazine & Newspaper Articles Tuesday, 3/2 10:30-11:30am Introduction to Library Databases Tuesday, 3/2 2:30-3:30pm Wednesday, 3/3 12:30-1:30pm Wednesday, 3/3 5:30-6:30pm Cite Your Sources & Avoid Plagiarism Thursday, 3/4 Thursday, 3/4 10:30-11:30am 3:30-4:30pm Cite Your Sources & Avoid Plagiarism 3

4 Internship Information Thurs, February 25 th 4pm - 6pm Wed, March 3 rd 12pm - 1:30pm Thurs, April 29 th 4pm - 6pm Nursing Professions Tues, March 2 nd 10am - 12pm Thur, March 18 th 4pm - 6pm Teaching Professions Tues, April 13 th 10am - 12pm Wed, April 28 th 10am - 12pm Resume Tues, February 23 rd 10am - 12pm Wed, March 17 th 10am - 12pm Thur, April 15 th 4pm - 6pm Tues, May 11 th 10am - 12pm Wed, May 12 th 10am - 12pm Undecided Major Wed, February 24 th 12pm - 2pm Thur, March 4 th 4pm - 6pm Tues, March 16 th 10am - 12pm Wed, April 14 th 10am - 12pm Health Professions Thurs, May 13 th 4pm 6pm Workshops held in E7-313 Sign up at Career & Job Services Bungalow A-4 (323)

5 ELAC Spring 2010 Start at ELAC Transfer to any University! Transferring from ELAC to Whittier College Transfer Tips from former ELAC student 1. I cannot stress the importance of taking the initial steps with meeting with Gabriel Chabran, the transfer coordinator at Whittier College and taking the tour to see what the campus is like and how everything works. I found my first visits to Whittier to be extremely helpful when first beginning to start thinking about transferring. I cannot stress that point enough. 2. Also another important aspect in taking the proper steps in preparing to transfer by building a solid foundation for yourself. What I am referring to is equipping yourself with the right skills at ELAC such as selfdiscipline, a strong commitment to your work ethic, and of course good time management skills. 3. To me, Whittier College personifies the ideas of strong critical thinking skills, as well as fostering crucial curriculum with an emphasis on writing. 4. My first semester has been very rewarding with a strong sense of self complication. Whittier College is a very communal place in the sense that it's very tight knit. The students, staff and Professors are all so personable and attentive, not to mention that they are accessible and willing to help out whenever you need it. From East Los & Beyond Transfer Tony I began my time at ELAC with the mind set of taking a couple of classes at a time and trying to do better than I had in High School. I didn t really understand the importance of getting my own ambitions together. I ended up not taking my classes serious because I was told what to take and I had no real understanding as to why. Eventually I ended up dropping out of college and decided to work, but after getting a dose of what 7 years of working at a good job, but with heavy labor at UPS; I decided to go back to school so that I could make a living using my mind rather than my giant muscles. JK. After redeeming myself by becoming a proficient student and getting involved with some of the resources at ELAC; I was able to see myself apply to some big name colleges. And because of that I now get to stake my claim as a genuine Trojan at USC; Yay!! The truth of the matter is college is not like high school because you really have to take your future in your own hands; nobody is going to do it for you. It took me some time to find my focus. If I could give anyone who is presently as lost as I was some advice, it would be to start finding some direction. So here you go: 1. If you re not sure what you want to do visit the Career Center for an assessment test this may give you some general ideas. Also pay attention to the common things that you do. Ex.-if you watch a great deal of the discovery channel you might be a science major. 2. Visit the transfer center when you decide on a major and they will give show you what schools offer your major, what classes to take for your major, and which college representatives visit the ELAC campus. 3. Visit the Counseling Office; this is the best way you can use the information from the Transfer Center and have a discussion with your counselor, versus having a consultation. This is especially important since Counseling appointments are only 30 minutes. Sincerely, Transfer Tony 5

6 Transfer Center Spring Events Representative Visits A monthly calendar of their visits is available in the Transfer Center A-8. Schedule an appointment to meet with a College or University representative at the Transfer Center (323) Workshops Financial Aid Awareness Day February 10 th 12 1:30 E7 105 Common Application Workshop (Application for Private Colleges) Transfer Student Reception Feb 25 th Common Application Essay Writing Workshop March 10th Wednesday, May 26 th 2010 Drop in from 12:00-7:00 p.m. E7-313 Special recognition for those who are transferring to a four year college or University ELAC Transfer Achievement Award for all participants Special cord to be worn on graduation day for transfer students To participate, please bring your CSU, UC, or Private University acceptance letter(s) to the Transfer Center located in the A -8 bungalow between April 22 nd and May 21 st. You will receive an official invitation to the reception at the Transfer Center. Steps to Transfer March 15 th & April 14 th USC Norman Topping Scholarship Workshop (For those who applied to USC for fall 2010) April 6 th E3 112 Congratulatory Admissions Workshop What to do next? May 12th 6

7 East Los Angeles College Athletics Date Day Opponent Location Time Baseball Feb. 23 Tues Moorpark College Moorpark College 2:00 pm Feb. 24 Wed Citrus College Citrus College 2:00 pm Badminton Feb. 26 Fri Irvine Valley Tournament Irvine Valley TBA Softball Feb. 23 Tues Long Beach ELAC 3:00 pm Feb. 25 Thur Mt. San Antonio Mt. San Antonio 3:00 pm Track and Field Mar. 6 Sat Ben Brown Invitational CS Fullerton All Day Amusement park tickets sold for all faculty, staff, and students at the Student Activities Office G Tickets sold on a cash basis only, except for faculty and classified staff who are able to write checks with proper ID. Tickets are sold between the hours of 8:00 am ~ 7:30 pm, M-TH and until 3:30 pm on Friday. If you have any questions, please call ext ASU/Employee Non-ASU Magic Mountain: Adult $25/ea Adult $26/ea Child $15/ea Child $15/ea (Child Tickets are for children under 48 ) AMC and Regal Theatre tickets (unrestricted) Now available at the Student Activities Office, G8-119 on a cash basis only. Faculty and staff can pay by check with employee ID. Any questions, please call ext ALL MOVIE TICKETS ARE UNRESTRICTED! AMC ~ $8.50 /ea. Flat Rate Regal Theatres ~ $8.50/ea. Flat Rate Universal Studios: General $50/ea General $51/ea No separate child tickets Aquarium of the Pacific: Adult $18.95/ea Adult $19.95/ea Child $10.95/ea. Flat Rate, Ages