We Celebrate Black History
February is Black History Month and the theme for 2022 focuses on the importance of Black Health and Wellness. This theme acknowledges the legacy of Black scholars and medical practitioners in Western medicine, as well as a focus on emotional and mental health.
Beginning Tuesday, February 1 at Sacramento City College and across the Los Rios district, there will be a series of events planned to celebrate and share Black wellness, art, literature, music, and community.
Join us at SCC for the following Black History events:
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Feb. 9 - Welcome Black, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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Feb. 16, March 16, April 6 - Financial Literacy Series, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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Feb. 17 - Black History is Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math!, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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Feb. 23, March 9, April 20 - Black Self Love Series, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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March 10, April 7 - S.H.E. Tea (Sistas Helping Each Other), 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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Celebrating Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 1 this year. This is a holiday observed by many Asian cultures as a way to celebrate the beginning of a new year, based on the Lunar calendar as opposed to the Gregorian calendar. Although each culture celebrates a little differently, each year is assigned to a different animal from the Chinese Zodiac - 2022 is the Year of the Tiger!
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SCC Among Area Colleges, Universities Receiving Up to $16.1M to Fund New Service Program
We are very excited to announce that The Sacramento Valley Consortium comprised of Sacramento City College, UC Davis, Sac State, and Woodland Community College will altogether receive up to $16.1 million over two years to recruit and train about 1,000 students and match them with internships at community organizations. At Sacramento City College this will include 25 AB540 Dreamers in year one and 30 in year two, as well as 30 non-Dreamer students in year one and 40 in year two for a total of 125 students over two years. Students who serve 450 hours—or 15 hours a week—over an academic year will receive a $7,000 stipend and, on completion, a $3,000 education award, academic credit, and training and professional development opportunities. Internships will be aligned with College Corps three focus areas: K-12 education, climate action, and food insecurity. The first cohort of students will be placed in internships for the 2022/2023 academic year.
Interested students should complete the form at the bottom of the news announcement. Students that complete the form will have information and the application link emailed directly to them when it becomes available later this spring.
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Therapy Appointments Available for SCC Students
Beginning therapy can be a big step toward being the healthiest version of yourself and living the best life possible—no matter what challenges you may be facing. Though no one can tell you exactly what your therapy process will be like, in all modes of therapy you will establish goals for your therapy and determine the steps you will take to get there.
You can expect that your therapist will be someone who supports you, listens attentively, models a healthy and positive relationship experience, gives you appropriate feedback, and follows ethical guidelines. Good therapy should be tailored to you and your experiences.
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Career Center Events
There are a number of career-related Zoom workshops this month - please see the list below. Click on the event title to register in advance.
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Sacramento County Overview Wednesday, February 2 12:00 to 1:00 pm - Sacramento County’s Department of Personnel Services Talent Acquisition Team is eager to share the career opportunities and resources available to help you succeed when applying for jobs at the County.
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Handshake 101 Thursday, February 3 12:00 to 1:00 pm - Handshake is the job and internship board for Los Rios students to find exciting opportunities, register for hiring events, and connect with employers! During this workshop we will show you how to navigate Handshake and make the most of this awesome platform!
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Job Search Strategies Wednesday, February 9 12:00 to 1:00 pm - Learn tips and resources for a successful job search.
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How to Ace an Interview Tuesday, February 15 12:00 to 1:00 pm - A successful interview will help you to land that dream job! Join us for tips and advice on how to interview like a pro! All students and the community are welcome!
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Limited In-Person Classes & Services Extension
An email was sent Friday, January 21 announcing that difficult to convert courses originally scheduled in-person this semester (science labs and arts/lab/activity classes) resume on-ground instruction on Monday, January 31. Lecture classes scheduled for in-person that do not fall into the impossible or difficult to convert category as well as most student services will remain online through the Presidents’ Day weekend with the goal to be back in-person on Tuesday, February 22.
Check for a communication from your instructor in your email or Canvas account for the status of your class and reach out to your instructor with any class-related questions.
You can find a full list of difficult to convert courses, FAQs, and more information about online and in-person instruction and services on the Reopening Webpage.
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Get Boosted
We continue to strongly encourage everyone in our college communities to get their COVID-19 booster shot, which public health experts agree significantly reduces the likelihood that you will get seriously ill as a result of the Omicron variant. For more information about the efficacy of booster shots and why they are so important, visit the CDC’s website. Find a location near you to get your booster shot at myturn.ca.gov.
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WEAVE Support Services
Dominique Rosete is the Los Rios WEAVE Confidential Advocate and her role is to support students and employees at all four Los Rios colleges who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault/harassment, or sex trafficking. At this time, WEAVE support services are offered virtually. Those who are in need of services can contact Dominique via email at WEAVE@losrios.edu or phone at (916) 568-3011 (M-Th 9:00 am to 5:00 pm).
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Upcoming Events:
Jan 28, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Feb 2, 12 pm - 1 pm
Feb 3, 12 pm - 1 pm
Feb 3, 12 pm - 1:30 pm
Feb 3, 12 pm - 1 pm
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