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February 2, 2024

ARC River Tales Featuring AVP, BJ Snowden 

American River College proudly celebrates Black History Month, and would like to cordially invite you to join us in welcoming this month's speaker, Dr. BJ Snowden! For the month of February, BJ shares his story of finding community in college, the importance of mentorship for success, and his own educational journey as a young black man. Please take a moment to watch BJ's video here on the ARC main YouTube channel! 

In addition, BJ will be in the UNITE Center on Tuesday, February 13 from 12:00-1:00 pm to answer any questions you have about his life or the video itself....there will also be cookies!

Black History Month

Join us for this special event celebrating Black History Month:

The Los Rios Black Experience Virtual Forum: “Teaching While Black: The Need for Culture in Curricula”

Thursday, February, 8 from 10:00 to 11:30 am, online via Zoom

Join Folsom Lake College’s BASE (Black. African. Student. Edu-Culture) Program for the second in this three-part conversation series on matters impacting the Black/African community in higher education. All Los Rios students, staff, and faculty are invited to participate.

Celebrating Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year will be celebrated on Saturday, February 10 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 associated with a different animal from the Chinese Zodiac – 2024 is the Year of the Dragon!

Let's embrace the cultural richness and vibrant festivities that Lunar New Year brings. Wishing you a year filled with prosperity, happiness, and good fortune!

Important Changes to FAFSA

The application period for the 2024-25 FAFSA and CADAA is now open! Due to some changes to streamline the FAFSA process, students may experience technical issues while submitting their application. Be sure to check the 2024-25 FAFSA Issue Alerts website for the most up to date information on known issues related to the FAFSA.

Career Preparedness Workshops

All students are invited to attend a variety of virtual workshops this month that can help with your job and career search! Click on the workshop title below for more information and to register in advance via Handshake. 

Upcoming workshops include:

• Employer Information Session: Shaping the NextEra with Renewable Energy - Thursday, February 8, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
• Networking For People Who Hate Networking Workshop - Friday, February 9, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
• Internship Info Session: Public Accounting Internships with Moss Adams - Tuesday, February 13, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
• Internship Info Session: CA Department of Water Resources - Monday, February 14, 12:00 to 1:00 pm

Figure Friday at ARC

Drop in to draw, paint, or sculpt every Friday (except for school holidays) from 1:00 to 4:00 pm in Fine Arts Rm. 510. It is free for ARC art students and $10 for the general public. The room is equipped with drawing horses, easels, and sculpting tables, but you will need to bring your own art supplies.

Foster and Kinship Care Online Classes

Community college Foster and Kinship Care Education are supporting foster and kinship caregiver efforts. We know that caregivers like you understand that parenting another's child is more than just warm and tender affection. Whether you are taking on the responsibility of caring for a relative's child or a child from within the foster care system, we understand that there is much you need to know. View the spring list of Foster and Kinship Care classes now available on our website and join us to learn more.

Supporting Your Mental Health

We all have mental health. If you have been feeling sad, hopeless, anxious, or not yourself for two or more weeks, it may be time to talk about it and seek connection. To support our students, Los Rios has free mental health services to help.

Peer-to-Peer Virtual Support

Log into Togetherall and anonymously share your feelings and concerns with an understanding community of your peers. Available 24/7 when you need it and FREE – a whole community is ready to support you.   

Individual Mental Health Therapy Sessions

Do you prefer to talk individually in a safe space? Los Rios provides all students with up to 17 FREE mental health therapy sessions each academic year.

• Los Rios Therapists: Make an appointment for up to five free one-on-one on-campus in-person or virtual sessions with a Los Rios Therapist. 

AND

• TimelyCare: Make an appointment with TimelyCare for up to 12 free virtual teletherapy sessions available for students seven days a week, including evenings.  

In Case of a Mental Health Emergency

If this is a mental health emergency, please dial 911, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988, or text “COURAGE” to the Crisis Text Line at 741741. 

You are worthy of life, love, and healing.

Register to Vote!

The 2024 Primary Election will be held in California on Tuesday, March 5 and there is still time to register to vote! Not sure if you are registered? You can check your registration status online. 

If you want to know more about what is on the ballot in the upcoming primary election, you can see the Secretary of State’s Voter Information Guide. For more election information and resources, visit the Secretary of State’s Election and Voter Information webpage.

Study Abroad in London in Fall 2024

Have you considered the life-changing experience of participating in the Los Rios Study Abroad Program? Delve into the incredible possibilities of studying abroad in London, England for Fall 2024. Trip dates are from September 5 through December 6, 2024. The application priority deadline is Friday, April 19 and scholarships are available. All Los Rios students are invited to participate!

Drop-in information sessions will be held online via Zoom every Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00 pm, and Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:00 pm through Thursday, April 18. This is your opportunity to gather information, ask questions, and envision the unique experiences that await you on this academic and personal journey. Don’t miss out – plan your next adventure with us! For questions, contact CRC History Professor Gregory Beyrer at beyrerg@crc.losrios.edu.

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