The End of Summer School
Congratulations on making it to the end of the summer term! View the Summer 2024 Academic Calendar for final deadlines.
Note: Faculty must have all grades posted by Tuesday, August 13. Before fall classes ramp up (see below), take some time to relax and recharge – you've earned it!
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Don’t Miss Out on Great Fall Classes
The Fall 2024 semester starts the week of August 24 with other shorter-term or late-start classes beginning throughout the semester. View the Fall 2024 Academic Calendar.
Not yet enrolled for fall? Check out our Fall 2024 classes – offered both on-campus and online – and enroll today via eServices!
Already enrolled for fall? If you are planning on attending part-time, have you considered taking one more class? Studies show that students who are originally enrolled in 6-9 units and who take just ONE additional course are more likely to stick with college, save money, and meet their academic goals sooner (2-3 years vs. 5 years). Adding one more fall class now via eServices will get you closer to graduation, transfer, and the job you want!
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Intro to LGBTQ+ Studies
Consider enrolling in SJS 310: Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies this Fall! The course is an interdisciplinary examination of LGBTQ+ history, politics, and culture. The class starts off by diving into queer history of the U.S., then moves on to a discussion of politics and culture in the present day, focusing on topics like queerness and prisons, immigration, trans politics, and disability. We also look at queer literature, film, and art, all through an intersectional lens that foregrounds the histories and cultures of queer and trans communities of color.
The class is in-person: Tu/Th, 1:30 - 2:50 pm, Health & Ed 716
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ARC MESA
The ARC MESA program was highlighted in the CalMatters story California boosts spending to help students earn math and science degrees.
“Computers, STEM textbooks, whiteboards, a free-to-use printer and a coffee machine occupy the MESA center at American River College, housed on the first floor of the sleek new Diane Bryant STEM Innovation Center. A line of university pennants hangs from one wall; on another, three astronauts smile from a poster that reads, “FROM MESA TO NASA.”
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Shoutout: Kate Chang
This year, ARC Assistant Professor Kate Chang was recognized as the United Nations Association (UNA) national Advocate of the Year. Kate is passionate about global affairs and dedicated to making the world a better place. That is why she first got involved with the UNA in 2018 and now serves as the President of the Sacramento Chapter where she leads local and national advocacy efforts.
The UNA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots movement of Americans dedicated to supporting the work and mission of the United Nations. Its members are motivated by a firm commitment to human rights, global security, and sustainable development.
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Annual Faculty Exhibition
The Kaneko Gallery will kick off the fall semester with the Annual Faculty Exhibition. The exhibit will run from August 26 through September 19 with a reception Tuesday, September 3 at 12:00 pm.
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Los Rios Poster Contest: Celebrating and Affirming Disability as Diversity
Unleash your creativity and join us in celebrating and affirming disability as diversity! This poster contest is open to all Los Rios College students, and we invite you to create art that reflects the theme: Disability = Diversity, Strength, and Pride!
Here are some examples of messages you may consider incorporating into the poster design, but feel free to use your full creativity and think outside the box, too!
- Disability Rights are Human Rights
- Access is Love
- Disability is Diversity
- Celebrate Neurodiversity
- Not All Disabilities Are Visible
- Disability is Not a Bad Word
- Neurodivergent and Proud
- Dismantle Ableism
- The Future is Accessible
Prizes:
Multiple winners will be selected! Prizes include backpacks, college swag, and a framed copy of your printed poster. Winning designs will be displayed in the new Disability Cultural Center at Sacramento City College and across the Los Rios campuses. Winners will also receive recognition on college websites and districtwide media outlets.
Submission Deadline:
Monday, September 30
How to Participate:
Submit an electronic version of your poster design in high resolution (JPEG or PDF) to Rachel Stewart at stewarr@scc.losrios.edu.
We can't wait to see the amazing creations that reflect the beauty of disability, diversity, and inclusion!
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Spring 2024: Study in Italy!
The Los Rios Study Abroad Program is accepting applications to study in Florence, Italy during the Spring 2025 semester. Florence is an inspiring, vibrant city in which to live and learn. Participants will immerse themselves in art, English, media, math, and Italian life and culture classes while exploring cobbled streets, world-class galleries and museums, and exquisite gardens. Additional cultural activities may include Italian cooking classes, operas and ballets, professional soccer matches, wine tastings, and optional weekend excursions across the region.
All classes are taught in English and are CSU transferable, UC IGETC, or both. The program runs from February 1 through May 2, 2025. For best class selection, apply by September 20, 2024; the final application deadline is November 1, 2024.
For more information, visit the Study in Florence webpage, email studyabroad@losrios.edu, or call (916) 484-8967.
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CSU Spring 2025 Application Period Open Aug. 1 - 31
The application period for transfer to California State University for the Spring 2025 semester is open August 1 through August 31. Several support services are available to students who have questions or need help with their application. Check out the registration form to see and sign up for application session dates and times or contact the Transfer Center.
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See Something,
Say Something Reminder
The Los Rios Colleges are public, open campuses and anyone is free to come onto our college properties, and many people do, even if they are not students or employees. And some will occasionally do things that may raise a red flag in your mind.
You’ve likely heard it before – "If You See Something, Say Something." This slogan is a national campaign that raises public awareness of the importance of reporting suspicious activity to state and local law enforcement as a way to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities.
You play a key role by recognizing and reporting suspicious activity. Suspicious activity can refer to any incident, event, individual, or activity that seems unusual or out of place. Some common examples of suspicious activities include a person on campus that looks to be doing something inappropriate, a vehicle cruising the parking lots repeatedly, someone peering into cars or windows, or shouting inappropriately.
We are asking for your help to speak up if you see anything suspicious or unusual. Contact the Los Rios Police Department at (916) 558-2221 and press "0" to speak to Dispatch. We also encourage you to go to the Los Rios Police Department website for safety resources and other information, including what to do in case of an emergency.
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