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Los Angeles Mission College Fair

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:16:41 GMT

Prepare for your entry to Mission College by: Meeting with counselors, Applying for Financial Aid, Completing admissions applications, Learning about academic programs and more! Two $500 scholarships will also be raffled! Click Here For More Information

The College Fair will be held on Friday, June 27, from 9:00 a.m. ...more

Student Acknowledgement Ceremony

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:03:42 GMT

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! ...more

Class of 2008 Commencement

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:46:01 GMT

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 acc ...more

Mission College’s Newly Dedicated Solar Farm

Fri, 30 May 2008 09:34:34 GMT

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 ...more

‘HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR DAY’ AT MISSION COLLEGE

Wed, 28 May 2008 16:47:32 GMT

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, fin ...more

Springfest 2008 Raised $50,000!

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:07:51 GMT

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! ...more

Honors Ceremony

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:14:55 GMT

At the Honors Ceremony on April 18, awards were presented to students who earned outstanding scholastic achievement for the Fall 2007 semester. Faculty members Lori Buchanan, Rodolfo Casares, Dr. Sheila Fennoy, Gustavo Jimenez, David Jordan, Margie Long, and Janice Silver announced student names. Speakers at the ceremony were former Academic Senate President Leslie Milke, LAMC President Judith V ...more

Armenian Genocide Remembrance Event

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:04:36 GMT

Los Angeles Mission College’s second annual Armenian Genocide Remembrance Event was held at the Campus Center on Thursday April 24th, 2008. Presentations were made by Mike Long on the history that led up to the Armenian Genocide in 1915 (where 1.5 million Armenians were killed). Discussions included perspectives on the Genocide from both Armenian and Turkish point of views. Discussions also inclu ...more

Denim Day / Clothesline Project

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:32:20 GMT

Denim Day - In 1998, an Italian Supreme Court decision overturned a rape convictionbecause the victim wore jeans. People all over the world were outraged. Wearing jeans became an international symbol of protest against erroneous and destructive attitudes about sexual assault.

Clothesline Project - The clothesline project is a visual display that cal ...more

The New Mission College President, Judith Valles

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:35:26 GMT

Mission College's new president, Judith Valles, addressed the Academic Senate on April 3, 2008. President Valles brings extensive leadership experience as former president of Golden West College and Oxnard College, and as mayor of San Bernardino. Also pictured are Angela Echeverri, Academic Senate president, Pat Flood and Louis Zandalasini (seated right to left). ...more