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November 3, 2023

American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month


November is National Native American Heritage Month. It is a time to honor the sovereignty, traditions, languages, resilience, and land stewardship practices of American Indian tribal nations. It is also an opportunity to recognize ARC's ongoing relationship with local tribal nations and to consider how Sacramento history is the story of land dispossession, genocide, and harmful policies. It is a time to acknowledge the realities and lived experiences of present-day tribal citizens not only in this region but also across the United States. 


ARC Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge the land which we occupy today as the traditional home of the Nisenan, Maidu, and Miwok tribal nations. These sovereign people have been the caretakers of this land since time immemorial. Despite centuries of genocide and occupation the Nisenan, Maidu, and Miwok continue as vibrant and resilient tribes and bands, both Federally recognized and unrecognized. We take this opportunity to acknowledge the generations that have gone before as well as the present-day Nisenan, Maidu, and Miwok people.


This month and throughout the year, we are committed to honoring tribal sovereignty and to continuing our work to establish and maintain legal and ethical relationships with local tribal nations. We also voice support for our American Indian/Alaskan Native students and employees.

Start Planning Your Spring Schedule


The American River College Spring 2024 class schedule is now live! Check out what classes are being offered and plan your schedule for next semester. Need to talk with a counselor? Make your appointment now so you are ready to enroll in classes at your enrollment day/time. Your personal enrollment date will be posted to your eServices account on Thursday, November 9.

View Spring 2024 Class Schedule

Veterans Day


American River College will be closed and no classes will be held next Friday, November 10 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. A very special thank you to all the veterans in our campus community for your service.

The Current Wins General Excellence for Reporting 


The Current, American River College's student-run newspaper, recently won GeneralExcellence for its reporting in the annual Journalism Association of Community College's (JACC) annual regional Northern California competition. 


The recognition, which is awarded the entire staff, is one of four General Excellence awards in a competition that includes more than 30 regional community colleges.


The staff also received several mail-in and on-the-spot honorable mention awards including an honorable mention in On-the-Spot newswriting to Heather Amberson, the Current's editor-in-chief.

New Arts HomeBase Sign


A peer mentor in the Arts HomeBase, David Martinez, created an AMAZING sign to hang above the ArtsHomeBase door which showcases some of the various departments in the Fine and Applied Arts division at American River College. The Arts HomeBase would also like to give a huge shout-out to Bill Pridemore for hanging the sign in such a short amount of time! 


Please come see the sign and visit us in The Arts HomeBase (Arts and Science room 102)

Floral Sales Reminder


Floral arrangements created by the talented Floriculture students will be on sale in the Student Center across from the Cafeteria on Thursdays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm this semester! Cash, check, or credit cards are accepted. All proceeds purchase department supplies.

Juried Student Art Competition


The 2023 Juried Student Art Competition Exhibition opens on Monday, November 20 and runs through Thursday, December 14! Come check out the wonderful artwork made by our students here at ARC. There will be two receptions and award ceremonies. The first reception and award ceremony will happen on Thursday, November 30 at 12:00 pm. The second reception and award ceremony will happen on Tuesday, December 5 at 12:00 pm. Many of the students will have artwork for sale. The student exhibition is a great place to buy a gift for the holidays and support our students at the same time. Stop by and bask in the talents of our students!

Financial Wellness Workshops


You are invited to improve your financial skills with this free workshop series held in collaboration with Los Rios Financial Aid and the CSUS Financial Wellness Program. For questions, contact Yolanda Garcia at garciayl@losrios.edu. The next workshop in the series is:


Gift Giving on a Budget: Go Big, Not Broke

The holidays are right around the corner and gifts can be expensive. Join Financial Wellness to hear tips, tricks, and even some gift ideas you can accomplish on a budget!


  • Tuesday, November 14, 12:00 to 1:00 pm, online via Zoom
  • Tuesday, November 21, 12:00 to 1:00 pm, online via Zoom

UC Irvine Biological Sciences Info Session

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The BioSci Club at the University of California, Irvine welcomes you to an information session on Thursday, November 16, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm via Zoom. They provide transfer students planning to major in Biological Sciences (Bio Sci) with resources, guidance, and a network of Biological Science professionals who aim to support both students’ educational journeys and careers. Register in advance.

UC/CSU Fall 2024 Applications


Applications are open for Fall 2024 admissions to the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems. Make sure to get your applications in by the deadline!


  • UC: Thursday, November 30
  • CSU: Thursday, November 30
  • Sac State: Friday, December 15


Need help with your application? Contact the Transfer Center for one-on-one assistance!

Parrot Newsletter


Squawk! Squawk! Issue #175 of The Parrot ESL Newsletter is ready to talk, so give a listen or have a read! Check out the work of the Parrot staff and other ARC ESL students!

 

In this issue:

  • Davies Hall RIP:  What do ESL students have to say? 
  • Woodcarver of Wonders:  Ivan Noshyn from Ukraine
  • Alina Archibasova:  Guitar Hero & Student Employee
  • Solar Eclipse in “Explore California” by Manny Madrid
  • Fisherman Phong:  From Hobby to Pro
  • Judo Champion:  Kateryna Pyroh
  • Bread Is the Head by Artem Levchenko
  • Hot Maroc:  A Book Review
  • Parrot Voices from Afghanistan
  • “An Eagle’s Spirit,”  a poem in Urdu
  • Morocco Is in Indiana.  Wait!  What? Why? How?
  • New Conversation Groups
  • DIY: Autumn Decoration
  • and much, much more . . .

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