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April 14, 2023

Fall Enrollment Begins Monday!

Enrollment for the Fall 2023 semester begins Monday, April 17, with Priority 0. Students can find their enrollment appointment day/time on their eServices account. It’s best to enroll early for the Fall semester!

Eligible priority level 0-2 students enrolled by May 10, 2023 for the fall semester will receive the final distribution of HEERF grants. These grants range between $150 and $900, based on a student's financial need and the number of units they were enrolled in this semester.

View Summer and Fall schedules.

Student Elections: Get to Know the Candidates

American River College will hold a Student Elections Candidate Forum on Tuesday, April 18 from 12 - 1:30 pm at the Center for Leadership and Development in the Student Center building. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the candidates running for student leadership positions for the 2023-2024 academic year on ARC's Student Senate and Clubs & Events Board, or as the Los Rios Student Trustee, representing all students across the district. Elections will be held on April 25-26 online via eServices.

Earth Day

Each year on April 22, more than a billion people celebrate Earth Day. Across the world people take time to engage in service work and learn more about how we can be better stewards for the planet.

ARC Plant Sale

Saturday, April 22 from 8 am - 2 pm at the ARC Horticulture Department



Kick off your Earth Day surrounded by beautiful plants at the ARC Plant Sale! Check below for this spring's offerings. See you there!

🌱 We are selling mature plants grown for the Spring 2020 sale (that was canceled due to COVID) for only $10 a piece

🌱 Lots of 3” veggies and 3” annual flowers

🌱 Limited 4” and 1-gallon herbaceous perennials

Happy Earth Day 

Wednesday, April 26 from 9 am - 3 pm at the Student Center Main Entrance

American River College is committed to diverting more than 90% of our solid waste from the landfill. We can't have an equitable distribution of material resources if everything is placed in the trash. At the Student Center, we offer recycling, organics, and landfill bins, yet it can be difficult to know how to appropriately sort our day-to-day waste. Stop by our table and get the answers you need to help divert what you can and prevent recycling contamination at home and on campus.

Mental Wellness

Why Mental Health Matters

Everyone has mental health and just like our physical health, it is something we need to take care of. It affects every ethnic, racial, cultural group and all ages and genders. Mental health includes our emotions, psychological and social well-being. It directly affects how we think, feel and act. Our mental health determines how we handle stress, make choices and relate to others- it impacts every area of our lives.

Benefits of taking care of your mental health can include:

• Improving mood
• Reducing anxiety
• Thinking more clearly
• Better relationships
• Increasing self esteem
• Enhanced inner peace

How to Care for Your Mental Health

Taking care of your mental health can look different for everyone. Some ideas to help support positive mental health include:

• Practice mindfulness
• Build a routine
• Make sleep a priority
• Eat healthy, stay hydrated & move your body
• Stay connected
• Ask for help

Find out more by visiting the Los Rios Mental Health and Wellness Services webpage.

Upcoming Events

Acceptance and Commitment Skills Group

This 5-week series offers dedicated time to explore areas in your life where you would like to be more present and make clear commitments for positive change.

Voices at the Table Internship Program

The marketing, advertising, and communications industry influences so much of what we see and hear on a daily basis. So why aren’t those faces and voices as diverse as the communities they represent?

Advertising agency, 3fold Communications’ Voices at the Table internship program is for BIPOC students looking to get into the marketing, advertising, and communications industry. You will learn industry best practices and 3fold’s values which encourage drive, empathy, and challenging the status quo. We strive to create space for you to find your voice in our industry, find a seat at the table, and ultimately change the makeup of the industry in this region. Join us to learn more about this internship program Wednesday, April 26 at Noon on Zoom.

ARC’s 9th Annual Integration Bee

Calling all integration experts! Come compete in the Bee on Friday, April 28. 

Start by taking the qualifying exam at 1 pm in Raef Hal 160. The top 16 candidates will qualify to compete at 2:30 pm the same day. The top 5 contestants will receive cash prizes! Even if you don’t qualify, stay and cheer on your friends and fellow students while enjoying some refreshments.

Contact Professor Rocio Owens with any questions (916) 484-8055.

Career Prep Workshops

Check out the upcoming career workshops! See the calendar for a full list of April career events.

Careers in Law Enforcement

Tuesday, April 18, Noon - 1 pm, RSVP for Zoom Link

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is actively recruiting multiple majors for a career in law enforcement. Offering paid academy, retirement pensions, along with great compensation and benefits. 

How to Write a Winning Resume

Friday, April 21, Noon - 1 pm, RSVP for Zoom Link

Do you want to write a resume but don’t know where to begin? Or do you need to freshen up your resume for your next opportunity? Join us and learn how to transform your resume into a powerful tool that will get you interviews.

Board of Barbering and Cosmetology

Tuesday, April 25, Noon - 1 pm, RSVP for Zoom Link 

The Board of Barbering and Cosmetology is responsible for licensing cosmetologists, barbers, manicurists, estheticians and electrologists, as well as the establishments where the services are performed. The Board has a licensee population of over 600,000 and employs a large and diverse team of technicians, field inspectors, analysts, and managers. 

Sharpen Your Interview Skills

Friday, April 28, Noon - 1 pm, RSVP for Zoom Link

Do you get stressed just thinking about interviews? Interviewing is something you can learn, you can practice, and you can improve your skills over time! 

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at ARC Theatre

Don't miss the wonder and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who discover a secret passageway from an old wardrobe into the exciting, magical world of Narnia! This popular C.S. Lewis story of love, faith, courage and giving opens Friday, April 21 at American River College’s Mainstage Theatre for a two-week run.

ARC's lively production, directed and choreographed by Sam Williams, is full of beautiful music, thrilling movement and award-winning actors. (Battle scenes in the show make it more suitable for audience members age 7 and up). You won't want to miss your opportunity to share this unique show with friends and family members -- and our new group rate for groups of six or more make it a very affordable night or day at the theatre!

Tickets are $15/general, $12/student/senior, or $10/person for groups of six or more. For tickets and more information, go to ARCTheatre.org, or call (916) 484-8234.

Fabric Sale

The ARC Fashion Department is holding a fabric sale Saturday, April 22 from 10 am to 1 pm in the Arts & Science Building, Room 105 with proceeds supporting Fashion Department enrichment and student scholarship.

Fabrics for sale are $2 and less per yard. Cash only. Bring your own shopping bags!

The Parrot

Squawk! Squawk! Issue #170 of The Parrot ESL Newsletter is here for you. ESL students from around the world have a lot to say right here at ARC. Check it out!

In this issue:

• Professor Alexander Paez: Communication Specialist
• Beshbarmak from Kazakhstan
• Nowruz 1402–Women Activists at Work!
• Ramadan: The Spiritual Memory of Muslims
• Arabic Words in English
• “The Star-Spangled Banner” and Milky Way by Professor David Evans
• Golden Frogs: A Flood in India
• Parrot Pastimes: Cricket
• George Washington and War in Ukraine
• DIY: Water Bottle Zipper Cases
• and much, much more . . .

Asian American and Pacific Islander Night Market

The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Night Market is coming BACK to Downtown Sacramento on Friday, May 19. Experience 40+ local food and retail vendors, plus live performances from Joyce Wrice, Audrey Nuna, Noodles, and more. Get a sneak peek of the vendor lineup and what you can expect at aapinightmarket.com.

Tickets are on sale NOW. General admission tickets are $25 and include entry to the event and access to the entertainment lineup. Student discounts are available. Children under the age of 6 receive free entry. The first 2,500 ticket holders who arrive will also get a free tote bag – so don't be late!  Click here to get tickets.

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