News Briefs: The Student of the Year scholarship up for grabs

Sandia National Laboratories and the Livermore Chamber of Commerce Announce announced that they are now accepting applications from students for the opportunity to receive the scholarship worth $1,000.

Students applying must have excellent academic record, outstanding leadership qualities and active involvement in activities and community service. Interested students must also have a recommendation from an LPC faculty sponsor.

The application packet can be obtained from the ASLPC webpage. Applications will be open until Feb. 14, 2013. For More Information please contact Student Life Head Cynthia Ross 925-424-1297.

News Briefs: PG&E opens doors for women

PG&E partners up with to Tradeswomen Inc. to open more career opportunities for women who are interested in working with electronics and electrical equipment, and are technically and mechanically savvy. Or just women in general who feel they can tackle the tasks of an entry-level field operator.

Interested parties need only be physically fit, can pass a drug test, have good basic math and English skills, and a high school diploma or GED certificate. They can turn in applications online for the 60-hour course that aims to prep candidates for employment capabilities with the energy and utilities industry.

The following workshops are also available for further information:

On Jan. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at PG&E HQ, 245 Market Street, San Francisco, CA; and on Jan. 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tri-Cities One Stop, 39399 Cherry Street, Newark, CA.

For more details, email powerpathway@pge.com or sjsuafai@tradeswomen.org.

News Briefs: RAW center finals week hours

The Reading and Writing center will have special hours during finals week. What follows is the times students can go in to get help with their reading and writing assignments during finals week, and which tutors will be there during those times.

Monday, December 17

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — Chad

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. — Joe

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. — Steve C.

Tuesday, December 18

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — Dan W.

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. — Steve C.

News Briefs: LPC faculty to release health magazine

LPC Student Health & Wellness Center teams up with ValleyCare Health System, and will be providing a free yearlong subscription of online magazine “The Student Health 101” for students and their families. The Student Health 101 magazine aims to provide useful information targeting student health and wellness issues.

Every month, students will be receiving email containing the latest issues of Student Health 101 and Parent Perspective.

Students and other interested parties can check the latest issues of both magazines online through webpages http://readsh101.com/laspositascollege.html and http://readsh101.com/laspositascollege-pp.html

News Briefs: Student of the Year scholarship up for grabs

Sandia National Laboratories and the Livermore Chamber of Commerce have announced they are now accepting applications from students for the opportunity to receive the scholarship worth $1,000.

Students applying must have an excellent academic record, outstanding leadership qualities, and active involvement in activities and community service. Interested students must also have a recommendation from an LPC faculty sponsor.

The application packet can be obtained from the ASLPC webpage. Applications will be open until Feb. 14, 2013.

News Briefs:PG&E opens door for women workers

PG&E is partnering with to Tradeswomen Inc. to open more career opportunities for women who are interested in working with electronics and electrical equipment, and who are technically and mechanically savvy. Or just women in general who feel they can tackle the tasks of an entry-level field operator.

Interested parties need only be physically fit, can pass a drug test, have good basic math and English skills, and a high school diploma or GED certificate. They can turn in applications online for the 60-hour course that aims to prep candidates for employment capabilities with the energy and utilities industry.

For more details, email powerpathway@pge.com or sjsuafai@tradeswomen.org.

 

News Briefs: Hot dog lunch to be held on campus

On Wednesday Dec. 15, in front of the Cafeteria, there will be a spontaneous student appreciation hot dog lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hot dogs and concessions will be available to students for a minimal cost.

News Briefs: Event will help students study

The Prep 2 Pass Finals Tutoring Event will be held on Dec. 12 and 13 in the Tutoring Center from 6 to 10 p.m. Student Tutors Will Be Available to provide help for students preparing to take finals.

News Briefs: Classical music coming to LPC

On Thursday, Dec. 13 at 7:30pm the LPC Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Chamber Choir will be performing the Music of Corelli, Holst, Tchaikovsky, Plant and a bit of Handel’s Messiah in the main stage theater.

News Briefs: Jazz concert to liven up LPC

On Saturday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m.  in the main stage theater, Jazz Night featuring the LPC Jazz Bands and Jazz Choirs — It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing!
Featuring the great standards of Ellington and Irving Mills and modern jazz composers.  Throw in a few holiday tunes and you are in for a swinging night of jazz!