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The Los Angeles Community Colleges have embarked on an extensive building program to address campus improvements and transform its nine community colleges into state-of-the-art educational resources for students and the community.


  September 2008 HEADLINES
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Eco-Design Stars Unveil their Creative Models at Evening Ceremony Hosted by L.A. Trade Technical College, the L.A. Community College District and LAUSD

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More than $200 Million in Bond Construction Projects Gives Los Angeles Southwest College an 'Extreme Makeover'

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LACCD's Leading Authorities on the Region's Emerging Green Economy and Workforce Development to Address Upcoming Annual Green California Summit

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Reduce, Recycle and Reuse: LA Community College District's Zero-Landfill Policy Leads to Surplus Items Sold Via Online Auction

· Photo of the Month: Go, Team, Go!

COMING NEXT ISSUE
· Construction Updates
· Event Highlights
DID YOU KNOW?

Covering more than 882 sq. miles and 36 cities, the Los Angeles Community College District is one of the largest community college district's in the nation. It's annual enrollment ranges from 200,000 - 240,000 students. That's nearly twice as many as all 10 UC's combined!


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EVENT NEWS

Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Los Angeles City College
MLK Library Dedication & Presidential Inauguration


Time: Noon
Address:
855 N. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles California 90029

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October 8-9, 2008
Green California
Community College Summit


The two-day event will feature general
sessions with keynotes, speakers and more than 30 workshops and sessions addressing the full range of green workforce, education and building issues. Read more...

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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
LACCD Collaborative Brown Bag Lunches


Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Location:
LACCD Board Room
770 Wilshire Blvd.,
Downtown Los Angeles
Please use public transit, we are near Red Line 7th St station, METRO, and DASH lines.
Fee: None, open to all

Topic: Come hear international expert Bharat Patel tell us the latest information about the evolving LEED standards. Find out what is changing and what will change in the future as we learn more about how to build sustainably.

Speaker:
Bharat Patel is senior vice president / director of sustainability at HOK, with over 28 years Design and Construction experience providing real solutions for sustainable development. Read more...

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October 22, 2008
Pierce College
Child Development Center
Groundbreaking Ceremony


Time: 11 a.m.
Location:
6201 Winnetka Ave. Woodland Hills, California 91371

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October 28, 2008
Mission College Child Development Center Dedication and Welcome Reception


Time: 11 a.m.
Location:
13356 Eldridge Avenue Sylmar, CA 91342

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November 5, 2008
Allied Health and Science Building Dedication Ceremony


Time: TBD
Location:
Los Angeles Valley College
5800 Fulton Avenue
Valley Glen, CA 91401

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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
LACCD Collaborative Brown Bag Lunches


Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Location:
LACCD Board Room
770 Wilshire Blvd.,
Downtown Los Angeles
Please use public transit, we are near Red Line 7th St station, METRO, and DASH lines.
Fee: Free, open to all
Read more...

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Eco-Design Stars Unveil their Creative Models at Evening Ceremony Hosted by L.A. Trade Technical College, the L.A. Community College District and LAUSD    

Event showcased students’ design efforts for the 'High School of Tomorrow'; Internship Program prepares students to join the ranks of L.A.’s premier environmental architects and engineers


The Downtown Los Angeles skyline wasn't as bright as the eco-designs for the “High School of Tomorrow,” developed by interns from both the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) and the L.A. Unified School District (LAUSD). Read more...








More than $200 Million in Bond Construction Projects Gives Los Angeles Southwest College an 'Extreme Makeover'    

With two new ‘green’ buildings powered by solar energy and more than 300,000 square feet in new and renovated facilities Southwest College is ready for the 21st Century


During a community breakfast event this month, Dr. Jack E. Daniels III, college president, proudly announced that the College's transformation has made remarkable progress and that the community is proud of the new ultra-modern facilities. Read more...




LACCD's Leading Authorities on the Region's Emerging Green Economy and Workforce Development to Address Upcoming Annual Green California Summit    

The District's commitment to sustainability, education and green workforce development has made its leaders authorities in the field and highly sought after for their expertise


The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is bridging the gap between the region's underemployed and the state's green economy with a new curriculum, state-of-the-art sustainable training facilities, and cutting-edge workforce development. Read more...



Reduce, Recycle and Reuse: L.A. Community College District's Zero-Landfill Policy Leads to Surplus Items Sold Via Online Auction    

Officials Estimate 98 Percent of the District's Surplus Items are Reused or Recycled;District One Step Closer to Reaching its Zero-Landfill Goal


In continuation with its massive award-winning sustainability program, the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) developed a Zero-Landfill Policy, which mandates the District to significantly reduce the amount of surplus assets being sent out to local landfills. Read more...


 
Photo of the Month: Go, Team, Go!    




A view of construction activity for Los Angeles Southwest College's new Field House & parking structure.
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