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March 29, 2024

César Chávez Holiday Observed April 1

American River College will be closed on Monday, April 1, in honor of César Chávez. No classes will be held, and all college offices will be closed. Chávez made a lasting impact on America’s farmworkers through his work as a labor leader and civil rights activist. This holiday promotes community service in honor of Chávez's life and work. Learn more about César Chávez

Beaver Break with President Lisa Cardoza

Join us for conversation and light refreshments at our second Beaver Break with President Lisa Cardoza on Wednesday, April 3 from 10:00 to 11:00 am in the Language and Communication HomeBase (inside the Learning Resource Center). This is an opportunity to start a conversation, share feedback, an exciting accomplishment, or update, or to just join us in community!

Upcoming Beaver Breaks:

• Thursday, April 18, 2:00 - 3:00 pm, Public Service HomeBase (HEED Rm: 715)
• Tuesday, April 30, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, Manufacturing, Construction and Transportation HomeBase (Tech Ed West Rm: 404)

Student Spotlight 

ARC Beaver Theint Theint Thu has been selected as one of only 15 students to receive Phi Theta Kappa’s 2024 Hites Transfer Scholarship, the Society’s most prestigious and largest scholarship! Hites Scholars are selected based on outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and engagement in college and community activities. The selections are made by a panel of independent judges from among 3,000 national applicants. 

Theint came to the United States in December of 2021 from Myanmar(Burma) following the military coup earlier that year. She had been planning to start medical school in Myanmar until the pandemic closed local universities in 2020 and still plans to pursue her education in the STEM fields. Theint has applied to UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC San Diego, and several private universities where she plans to major in Molecular and Cellular Biology while also planning to explore bioengineering.

After starting at ARC in 2022, Theint has worked as a tutor at the MESA and Math Learning Center, where she gets to help students, many of whose stories and struggles reflect her own. Her time at ARC has been filled with support and encouragement.

“ARC has been a refuge for me. I have received so much love and support from the community that I did not feel out of place even though I had to restart everything again from the ground up. My professors have been really supportive – in class with lectures or out of class with recommendation letters. Supervisors I met through my on-campus jobs have been amazing – always understanding and accommodating that we were students before we were employees. And, I have made genuine friendships which I hope to carry on even if we are no longer bound by ARC. Long story short, I can confidently say that I would not be where I am today without the support from each person I have met to this day!”

In addition to school, work, and other commitments, Theint has been an active part of the ARC AMSA club. AMSA received an Innovation Grant from the Office of Philanthropy this year to support a free CPR certification event. The event has already reached capacity and will proactively make our campus and communities safer.

Congratulations, Theint!

Unlock Your Potential: Explore External Scholarships!

Did you know that Los Rios Community College District consistently receives valuable scholarship information from organizations outside our colleges? These scholarships are often overlooked by students, but they could be the key to unlocking thousands of dollars in financial assistance.

Take a moment to explore these external scholarships – you never know where they might take you!

Priority Deadline for Financial Aid Extended to May 2! 

The priority deadline for submitting your 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) has been extended to May 2, 2024. For the 2024-2025 award year only, the priority filing date has been extended from March 2, 2024 to May 2, 2024.

If you have not submitted your 2024-2025 FAFSA or CADAA Application yet, please do so ASAP. If you have received confirmation of a submitted FAFSA from the Department of Education or confirmation of a submitted CADAA from the California Student Aid Commission, you can disregard this message.

Last Week to Sign Up to Run in Student Elections! Applications Due April 2 

Student elections are coming up! Do you want to make a difference in your college experience and that of your classmates? Run for a student leadership position! To apply for the ARC Associated Student Body elections, including positions in the Student Senate and the Clubs and Events Board, all candidates must complete an online application, candidate biography, and campaign statement by Tuesday, April 2 at 5:00 pm. 

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

Pick up a Gorgeous Floral Arrangement

Don’t miss out on the chance for some beautiful and fresh arrangements made by our talented floral students! Arrangements will be available for sale in the Student Center from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm every Thursday through May 9!

Internship Info Session: Mercy Volunteer Program

We invite you to learn about Mercy's Nursing and Doula Volunteer Program by attending our informational session on Tuesday, April 9, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. This hybrid event will take place at Folsom Lake College in FL5-111 and will also be streamed remotely via Zoom.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn more about how you can contribute to the community while gaining valuable experience in a hospital setting. Whether you're interested in patient care, administrative tasks, or community outreach, there are various roles available to match your skills and interests.

Register is required so secure your spot ASAP! For any inquiries, please contact Ashley Slovak.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Attend Sacramento State Spring Sting 2024!

The Office of Admissions and Outreach will be hosting Spring Sting in person at American River College on Wednesday, April 10 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Spring Sting is an event where we bring Sacramento State departments and support services to your community college. Prospective transfer students will have the opportunity to meet with the Sacramento State community in order to help facilitate the transition from community college to our campus. 

Some departments include: Transfer Resource Center, EOP, Liberal Studies, MLK Center, Pride Center, College of Business, Department of English, Department of Recreation, Park, & Tourism, Art Department, and much more! 

RSVP recommended but not required to attend. We can’t wait to see you there!

The Parrot

Squawk! Squawk! Issue #179 of The Parrot ESL Newsletter has had a fast and furious March to help you fly into April!  Check out the incredible, truly unbelievable work of The Parrot staff and the ESL students of ARC!

In this issue:

• “Parrot Eggs” in Star Wars
• Taylor Swift at ARC
• Celebrate “The Year of the Parrot” with Zelda
• Weird College Courses that Really Exist
• Wisdom from the Sages of the Ages
• The History Behind the History of La Bamba
• Davies Hall Grand Re-opening
• The Old Oaken Bucket (a revised version from the Board of Health)
• and much, much more . . .

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