February 10, 2023

Presidents' Day Weekend is Coming

American River College will be closed Friday, February 17 and Monday, February 20 in observance of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln's birthdays. No classes will be held and all college offices will be closed. View the Spring 2023 Academic Calendar for all holidays and deadlines this semester.

Apply Now for Scholarships

Nearly $500,000 in scholarships is available to Los Rios

students! Scholarships can help you pay for your education or related expenses. Make sure to submit your application early so you have time to get a letter of recommendation — a faculty member, counselor, or employer are all good options! The deadline to apply is Friday, March 3.

Career Workshops

Exploring Majors and Careers

Tuesday, February 14, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., Register in Advance

Learn a 4-Step Process for How to Discover a Major and Career that are in alignment with who you are.

Demystifying the Path from Community College to Medical School 

Thursday, February 16, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.,

Location: CRC Main Campus WIN 150 or Register in Advance for Online

Interested in the medical field but do not know where to start? Then come demystify the path with AvenueM and see how they can help you on your path!

Grad Petition Deadline is March 3

Only three weeks left! If you are planning on completing your associate degree or certificate requirements this semester, Friday, March 3 is the deadline to petition to graduate.

More information about signing up for graduation and the graduation student speaker interest form will be shared after the graduation petition closes. Stay tuned for more in a March student newsletter. 



To petition to graduate visit the How to Petition for a Degree and Certificate websites.

Your Future Starts Here

Los Rios has had a series of short videos produced promoting our colleges, our career education programs, and, most importantly, our students! Check out the video below on American River College’s Gerontology program featuring student Tamara Kilgore. View more videos.

University Rep Appointments Available In-Person and Virtually!

Are you on the transfer path? Don’t miss out on the opportunity to speak with

representatives from many of the UC and CSU campuses as well as ASU, the

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, and more. Visit the Transfer Center webpage and click “See a University Representative” to make an

appointment to speak with a representative from the university you are

interested in attending.

Note: Students planning to meet with a UC rep must have a Transfer Admissions Planner (TAP) account created.

The Mousetrap

Find out why, for almost 70 years, Agatha Christie's play The Mousetrap has kept literally millions of people from every corner of the globe on the edge of their seats! This popular murder mystery opens at American River College Theatre Friday, February 17 for a two week run, closing Sunday, February 26. All performances of The Mousetrap will be at American River College's Mainstage Theatre, 4700 College Oak Drive, Sacramento. Masks and vaccinations are recommended but not required. Parking is free (in non-staff spaces) next to the theatre at the corner of College Oak and Myrtle. For tickets and more information, go to ARCTheatre.org.

The New Parrot is Here

The Parrot wishes you a fabulous February! Jumpstart your month with issue #168 of The Parrot, your friendly, neighborhood ESL newsletter. Please peruse the creative work of ARC’s ESL students. 

In this issue:

• Introducing Dr. Nicole Porter, Dean of Humanities
• Yalda Night–A Persian Celebration
• Toxic Love (Spoiler:  it involves French fries!) 
• Ode to a Skateboard 
• Deadly Bite! 
• See the Statue of Liberty Re-dressed 
• Susan Pezone Memorial ESL Scholarship Recipients
• Phi Theta Kappa’s Dunya Attallah
• Parrot Voices: Why I Left My Country
• All Arts Bond, a New Student Club at ARC
• DIY: Do It Yourself (a new feature column)