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Los Angeles Mission College Ushers in a New Era with a New President
Commemorating three milestones that greatly impact the future of the college and community, Los Angeles Mission College ushered in a new era by celebrating the dedication of its Center for Child Development Studies; broke ground on a Family & Consumer Studies Building and Bookstore; and welcomed the new president, Judith Valles, with a reception on Thursday, October 28, 2008. LACCD Trustees Nancy Pearlman and Angela J. Reddock, Chancellor Marshall E. Drummond, and Senator Alex Padilla participated in the welcome reception ceremony for President Valles. There were representatives from various community organizations, LAMC faculty, staff, and students as well as a seven member mariachi band. Nearly 300 guests were in attendance. See photos of the events

See a slide show of the start-to-finish construction of the CCDS (2-1/2 minutes) Play Slide Show

Visit a New Resource For Students: www.College.gov!
We are pleased to announce the launch of an exciting, innovative new resource — www.college.gov. College.gov was designed by students for students and features first-person accounts of students who overcame challenges to going to college such as peer pressure, lack of family support, and financial barriers. It provides relevant, comprehensive information about why to go, how to go, and how to pay for college or other postsecondary education programs. Young people who may not have considered higher education a viable option will be engaged, informed, and inspired to create their own "roadmap" to college.

Busy Beginning to Fall Semester
Health and Wellness Fair Highlights – September 3, 2008 What a day at Mission College! The Health and Wellness booth was surrounded with people interested in learning about healthcare and nutrition. All those who stopped by the booth received ideas and tips from health experts on how to stay healthy and fit. Nutrition plays a major role in a person’s health and well-being and risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol are strongly associated with dietary intake. The Health and Wellness Fair featured exercise sessions and a cooking demonstration by Chef Jessie Sanchez of Mission College Culinary Arts. Topics of discussion included diet and nutrition, aging, blood pressure screenings, body mass index check, health education, and stress management just to name a few. Remember…..managing our health is a key to a long and healthy life. Welcome Week kick starts the Fall semester Mission College kicked-off the fall 2008 semester as students were welcome back to school September 2-4 during ‘Welcome Week.’ Students had the opportunity to learn about the different clubs and the various services offered on campus. This was a great opportunity for students to join the fun and meet new people. College personnel from various departments were available to answer questions and provide assistance to new and returning students. The Admissions and Records Office was extremely busy as students continued to enroll in classes throughout the week. The Bookstore arranged to open earlier than usual to assist with the rush. The Los Angeles Mission College Foundation raffled nine $100 Bookstore vouchers - congratulations to Guadalupe Lalde, Uriel Arenas, Jazmine Pelayo, Dora Alarcon, Tanya Martinez, Juan Delgado, Isela Palomera, Oscar R. Veliz and Ricardo Mata! Nearly 10,000 students are enrolled in Mission College this semester – taking advantage of the low $20 per unit tuition rate. See photos of first week activities

Mission College Now Has Wireless!
We are proud to introduce Wireless Technology in our ever growing campus. Mission College students, faculty & staff can now surf the web from almost anywhere on campus using almost any wireless laptop that supports wireless a/b/g technology. For connection instructions, wireless signal map and FAQ's, please visit the Wireless Information page located on the IT website.

2008-2009 Mission College Catalog
Online Now. The catalog has information about the various disciplines, programs, course descriptions, student conduct rules, general information, fees and costs, certificate requirements, etc. Access Catalog

Student Acknowledgement Ceremony
On June 5, CalWORKs, CCCTP, and TANF-CDC held its Student Acknowledgement Ceremony in the Campus Center Main. Keynote speaker Janice Silver, Child Development Faculty, captivated the audience by telling an inspiring STORY. The class totals more than 150 participants. Congratulations to all participants! See photos from Ceremony

Class of 2008 Commencement
Mission College’s 33rd Annual Commencement was celebrated in the Quad on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 5 p.m. All dressed and ready to march, the Class of 2008 commencement featured over 320 students who received Associate’s degrees. President Judith Valles and Los Angeles Community College District Trustee V.P. Kelly G. Candaele congratulated the Class of 2008 for their hard work and accomplishments. This year’s keynote speaker was the former President of Mission College, Ernest H. Moreno. There were more than 2,300 family and guests who shared in celebrating this special occasion.
See photos from Commencement | Click Here to see graduation video

Mission College’s Newly Dedicated Solar Farm
District officials and guests coped with wind gusts atop the parking structure as they commemorated the event by releasing butterflies into the spring air. More info... See photos from Solar Farm dedication

‘HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR DAY’ AT MISSION COLLEGE
If you were wondering what all the excitement and loud noise was, Mission College hosted High School Senior Day on May 8. It was a wonderful opportunity not only for Mission to highlight what is offered, but also for high school students to take a look at the educational opportunities Mission College offers in the community. Staff was on hand to answer questions about admissions, scholarships, financial aid, EOP&S and areas of academic interest. See photos from Senior Day

Springfest 2008 Raised $50,000!
The Foundation would like to extend their appreciation to all of you who attended the Springfest 2008......Foods of the Pacific Rim. This year, with your help, we raised $50,000! Wow... as you know, funds will go towards Mission College student scholarships.

This is a reflection of your dedication for the success of our students. Thank you and see you next year! See photos from Springfest 2008

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