Looking Ahead to a Great Semester!

We all know what a bumpy road it’s been for us, our students, and community since COVID first hit. Through it all, YOU have been key to our ability to continue to serve students and help them on their road to graduation, transfer, and career. This semester is the first time we’ve seen a positive shift in enrollment since before leaving our campuses in March 2020 - and a reason to celebrate! This is great news for our classes and we are thrilled to see all the students, new and returning, who are joining us in-person and online. We couldn’t do this work without you. Let’s keep up the momentum and continue to support our returning students on their journey and welcome new students to this great campus community! 

API Healing Space

Come be in community on Monday, January 30 at 3 PM on Zoom. This is a safe space to discuss the Monterey and Half Moon Bay tragedies affecting our Asian and Pacific Islander communities. La Tisha San Pedro-Lintag and Pam Whipple will be facilitating.

Black History Month 

February is Black History Month and the theme for 2023 focuses on Black Resistance.

From the Association for the Study of African American Life and History:

"African Americans have resisted historic and ongoing oppression, in all forms, especially the racial terrorism of lynching, racial pogroms, and police killings since our arrival upon these shores. These efforts have been to advocate for a dignified self-determined life in a just democratic society in the United States and beyond the United States political jurisdiction."

Beginning in February, there will be a series of events planned to celebrate and share Black wellness, art, literature, music, and community across the Los Rios colleges and here at ARC.

Black to the Future: Black Student Success Center Grand Opening

February 1 from 12 - 2 p.m. in the UNITE Center

Join us for the grand opening of the Black Student Success Center housed in the UNITE Center. Meet the staff and see our new space! Light refreshments will be provided. 

Breaking Bread: Financial Literacy & CalFresh Workshop

February 8 from 12 - 2 p.m. in the UNITE Center

Join us for a CalFresh Workshop and discussion about financial literacy. Light refreshments will be provided. 

Black Love Cinema & Relationship Seminar

February 13-16 from 12 - 1:30 p.m. in the UNITE Center

Celebrate Black Love with BSSC! Join the discussion about love in today’s generation while watching some of our favorite movies. 

Manifesting your Best Black Life

February 21 from 12 - 1 p.m. in the UNITE Center

Join the BSSC as we manifest our dream lives! Learn about the power of manifesting. Light refreshments will be provided. 

Black Wall Street with De’Von Truvel 

February 28 12 - 1 p.m. in the UNITE Center

Join us for a fun hour of games in the Black Student Success Center with special guest De’Von Truvel. De'Von Truvel created Black Wall Street the Board Game in 2017 as a tool to increase financial literacy and awareness of Tulsa's Black Wall Street. He is an engaged Educator, Published Author, and proud Nerd ready to make learning about wealth building fun!

Spring Into Culture/ UNITE Open House Week

Native American Resource Center Open House 

Monday, January 30 from 12-1 p.m. in the UNITE Center

Meet the faculty and staff that work in the Native American Center and come join us in acknowledging the space we occupy. 

PRIDE Open House

Tuesday, January 31, 1-2:30 p.m. in the UNITE Center

Meet the PRIDE center team and learn what the center has to offer and enjoy the festivities. 

UMOJ SAKAU/Black Student Success Center Open House

Wednesday, February 1, 12-2 p.m. in the UNITE Center

Meet with the faculty and staff in the UMOJA and Black Student Success Center. Learn about the center and resources they provide.

Asian Pacific Islander Student Connection (APISC)/ Pacific Islander, Asian American Resilience Integrity & Self Determination Through Education (PRISE) & PUENTE/ LatinX Open House

Thursday, February 2, 12-1 p.m. in the UNITE Center 

Meet the faculty and staff that work in the PRISE, APISC, PUENTE and LatinX Center. Learn about resources and future activities.

Adjunct Open Enrollment is Ending Soon!

The deadline for adjunct faculty to make any changes or enroll in coverage is Tuesday, January 31, 2023 for coverage effective March 1, 2023.

For more information, please review the adjunct open enrollment memo.

Have questions? Contact Employee Benefits at benefits@losrios.edu.

Los Rios WEAVE Confidential Advocate

Andrea Becerra-Lara 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. This semester at SCC Andrea will be available for in-person meetings (by appointment only) on Mondays between 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. in Rodda Hall North 116. You can reach Andrea at WEAVE@losrios.edu or call (916) 568-3011 to schedule a meeting. 

Andrea is also available for staff training and classroom presentations. The goal during these events are to engage staff and students in trauma-informed conversations about topics such as domestic violence, sexual assault and consent, healthy vs. unhealthy relationships, and bystander intervention. During these educational presentations, students will also learn about the support Andrea can offer as the WEAVE Advocate and what resources she can connect them to. 

If you'd be interested a presentation, please feel free to email Andrea with your request (topics, class time/duration, etc.) at WEAVE@losrios.edu.

Internship Info Session: Summer Internships With The Bureau of Land Management

During the summer, ABPA Institute partners with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for an 11-week, paid Resource Assistants Internships with housing provided in national BLM offices. The objective of the program is to provide career experiences for students in undergraduate or graduate degree programs, who might seek employment with federal agencies in the Department of the Interior (DOI).

We will discuss the list of our current opportunities throughout the U.S. with The Bureau of Land Management, share an insight perspective from our previous interns, and answer any questions!

Get more information and encourage students to register today!

Career Events

Steps & Tools for Better Job Search Results

Join us Wednesday, February 1 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. on Zoom. Learn the job search steps you should take to be more efficient during your career/job search process and get better results. Join Shawn from Jobtrees as he shares the steps, free tools, and real world tips from his career as an experienced fortune 100 recruiter. He will open the floor the second half to all your career related questions. Register Now!

Networking for People Who Hate Networking

Have you heard that networking is important but don't know how? Establishing and maintaining professional connections are key to scoring that dream job and advancing in the workplace. Join us Friday, February 3 from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. on Zoom as we discuss accomplishing this with minimal anxiety and awkwardness. In this workshop, we look at it through the lens of temperament (introvert and extrovert) and discuss how to utilize your strengths to build meaningful connections with employers.

Coaches Vs. Cancer

You’re invited to join the Cosumnes River College Hawks basketball teams in the Community and Athletic Center, as they take on rival Santa Rosa Junior College, Tuesday, January 31 beginning at 5:30pm for the annual Coaches vs. Cancer event. 

The goal is to raise $1,500 for the fight against cancer. All gate sales, donations and entry fees will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to donate and place the name of a cancer survivor or a lost loved one on the Wall of Hope.