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March 7, 2025

Run for Student Leadership at ARC!

Student elections are coming up, and we need leaders like you to make a difference on campus! Run for a student leadership position! Complete an online Candidate Form to participate in the Associated Student Body elections, including positions in the Student Senate and the Clubs and Events Board.

Want to represent the student perspective on the Los Rios Board of Trustees? Consider running for the districtwide Student Trustee position!

Applications Open: Monday, March 3 - Tuesday, April 1

Elections will be held online on April 22-23  and all enrolled students are eligible to vote.

Daylight Savings

Spring weather is on the way! Don’t forget to “spring ahead” by setting your clocks one hour ahead before going to bed this Saturday night. Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 9, at 3:00 am. Let’s stay prepared and welcome the changing season together!

Spring Break is Coming!

Spring Recess will be from Monday, March 17, through Sunday, March 23. Offices will remain open to support students, but no classes will be held. 

Due to the Spring Recess schedule, Beaver Bites will not run next week. We will resume on Friday, March 21. 

Enjoy your break, Beavers!

Los Rios’ Chancellor Holds Office Hours on Campus

Chancellor King will be hosting office hours at each Los Rios college. This is an opportunity for faculty, staff, or students to drop in and talk to Chancellor King about any topic(s) important to you or your college in general. 

Chancellor King's next Office Hour at American River College will be Wednesday, March 12 at 11:00 am in the Center for Leadership and Development.

Congratulations to Nigel Joshua Santiago!

We’re thrilled to announce that ARC Beaver Nigel Joshua Santiago has been named a 2025 Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar and will receive a $1,250 scholarship! Selection for this prestigious scholarship was based on outstanding scores in the highly competitive All-USA Academic Team competition, which saw nearly 2,100 applicants this year.

This scholarship, sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and administered by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, recognizes students for their academic excellence and leadership. Nigel will be honored at the Parade of Scholars PTK Catalyst, Phi Theta Kappa’s Annual Convention in April. Please join us in celebrating this incredible achievement!

Financial Aid Priority Deadline Has Been Extended

The priority deadline for submitting your 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) has been extended to Wednesday, April 2! We recommend that you begin the process today to ensure you have time to address any questions that may come up as you complete the application. Visit the Financial Aid and Fees webpage for more assistance and helpful resources.

 Make sure to look for updates to financial aid deadlines in future newsletters.

Your Voice Matters!

Complete the Real College California Survey

All of us here at American River College care about your success as a student. You are invited to participate in a survey to help us better understand the challenges students face while attending college and to learn more about how students overcome these challenges.

The survey will take 10 to 15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary and completely anonymous. By participating in the survey, you will have the opportunity to enter into a drawing for a chance to win one of twenty $250 incentives.

This survey is being administered by The Research and Planning Group (The RP Group) for California Community Colleges. Survey results will be used both statewide and here at Los Rios to better support students now and in years to come.

Enroll Now in a Late-Start Class

It's not too late to enroll this spring! The second eight-week (8W2) term begins the week of Monday, March 24. Other late-start classes begin throughout the semester. View Spring 2025 Dates and Deadlines. This is a great opportunity to add another class so you can complete your program sooner and reach your academic goals faster!

New Family-Friendly Study Room in the Library!

The ARC Library is happy to share that we have a second Family-Friendly Study Room available for parenting students! These study spaces are complete with child-friendly furniture and activities, and can be found on the first floor of the Library in rooms L-114 and L-115. Student(s) who have at least one child with them are given priority access to these study spaces. Visit the Library and check out this resource for parenting students!

Prepare for Midterms with the LRC

The Learning Resource Center and its tutors are dedicated to providing support as you prepare for the upcoming midterms. We're pleased to offer extra hours and special rooms during the week of March 10-13, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, to assist you in your studies. We look forward to helping you succeed!

Mental Health Workshop:

Coping with Anxiety Amidst Immigration Climate

Join our interactive workshop on Wednesday, March 12 at Noon in Community Rooms 1 and 2 to manage stress in today's political climate. Connect, learn, and relax with mindfulness activities, breathing exercises, meditation, and intention beads while building community!

🍝 Join Us for a Spaghetti Feed and

Support Our Rugby Team! 🏉

Get ready for a fun-filled evening of great food, community, and support for our rugby club! The Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser is on Saturday, March 15 from 5:30 to 9:30 pm at American River College.  

Tickets:

🎟 $25 when purchased through a player/club member (Avoid online fees!)

🎟 Buy online

VIP Tables:

Limited availability! Reserved table for 8 guests – $300. Tables must be purchased directly through ARC Rugby.

Your support makes a huge difference in helping our team travel and compete at the highest levels. Join us for a night of great food and even better company while backing our incredible athletes. We can't wait to see you there!

Get Transfer-Ready with the

Los Rios Transfer Workshop Series

Planning to transfer? All Los Rios students are welcome to attend a series of virtual Transfer Workshops designed to help navigate the transfer process with confidence! Get support, ask questions, and learn about application timelines, transfer requirements, financial aid, and more!

Check out the upcoming events below and click on a title for more information, or to register in advance:

UCLA Virtual Transfer Admission Presentation

Friday, March 7, 10:00 to 11:00 am

Learn how to successfully transfer to UCLA! Our admission representatives are ready to answer your questions. Register now and secure your spot!

#Transfer2UCDavis: College of Letters & Science

Tuesday, March 11, 5:00 to 6:00 pm

Join us for an informative and engaging webinar for prospective Fall 2025/2026 transfer students interested in the College of Letters & Sciences at UC Davis!

UC Transfer to Success: Resources for Student Parents

Tuesday, March 11, 4:00 to 5:00 pm

Don't miss the opportunity to discover how a UC can support your academic journey and personal success!

Sac State “What’s Next” Session for Fall 2025 Admitted Students

Wednesday, March 12, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

If you applied and were admitted to Sac State for Fall 2025, then come join us for a “What’s Next” presentation! We will cover the important dates, deadlines, and next steps you’ll need to take to complete the transfer process to Sac State.

Exploring UC Berkeley Majors for Transfers

Thursday, March 13, 4:00 to 5:00 pm

Don't miss the opportunity to discover how a UC can support your academic journey and personal success!

#Transfer2UCDavis: College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences

Tuesday, March 18, 5:00 to 6:00 pm

Join us for an informative and engaging webinar for prospective Fall 2025/2026 transfer students interested in the College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences at UC Davis!

UC Transfer to Success: Finding Community and Navigating the Transfer Experience Student Panel

Thursday, March 20, 4:00 to 5:00 pm

Career and Internship Events

All students are invited to attend a variety of virtual events this month that can help with your job and career search! Click on the event title below for more information and to register in advance via Handshake. 

Upcoming events include:

Cover Letters Workshop - Why It's Essential and What to Include

Tuesday, March 11, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Internship Workshop - Why Internships Offer More Than Part-Time Jobs

Tuesday, March 11, 12:00 to 1:00 pm

Explore PAID Internship Opportunities in the Sac Area

The Los Rios Work Experience and Internship Program (WEXP) team is hard at work identifying great local internships and jobs for students. Here are a few recent highlights from Handshake – an easy-to-use online platform where students and alumni can find full-time and part-time jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities.

• Assist Programs - After-School Team Member
• Folsom’s Hope- STARS Afterschool Program Site Assistant Intern
• Clark Pacific - Engineering Intern 
• California Department of Public Health - Pathways into Public Health Intern
• Soil Born Farms - Youth Educator Intern
• Northwestern Mutual - Sales and Financial Representative Intern
• Cosumnes River College - Firefighter Intern

Explore Careers in Law Enforcement

Informational Job Talk with Sac PD

Join us online for an informative talk where you’ll discover exciting career opportunities with the Sacramento Police Department, featuring insights from Sacramento PD officers.

Thursday, March 20, 12:00 to 1:00 pm - via Zoom



• Careers in law enforcement
• The police officer hiring and background process
• Academy life
• Live Q&A session with officers

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