January 27, 2023

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.

Black to the Future: Black Student Success Center Grand Opening

Wednesday, February 1 from 12:00 - 2:00 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

Wednesday, February 8 from 12:00 - 2:00 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 12:00 - 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

Tuesday, February 21 from 12:00 - 1:00 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 

Tuesday, February 28 from 12:00 - 1:00 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 12:00 - 1:00 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 from 1:00 - 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 from 12:00 - 2:00 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 from 12:00 - 1:00 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.

API Healing Space

Come be in community on Monday, January 30 at 3:00 p.m. 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.

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.

Want to study more effectively? RAD Can Help!

RAD is a ½ unit class designed to help you improve your grades by teaching reading and study strategies to help you improve test scores. Classes begin Monday, January 30. Join the class by enrolling in ENGRD 315 through your eServices. We have online and on-ground sections. No additional textbook required and all strategies will be used to improve efficient and effective studying in the class you want help with. 

Questions: Watch a short video or contact us at radcenter@arc.losrios.edu and (916) 484-8053. You can also join us on Zoom or Discord. RAD is available M-Th 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; F 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Financial Aid | Set Up Your PIN

Want to be able to discuss your Financial Aid account over the phone? Make sure to set up your confidential PIN number in your eServices account. Watch our short (less than a minute) step-by-step tutorial. It's fast and easy!

What Are Catalog Rights?

For the purpose of graduating or earning a certificate from any college in the Los Rios Community College District, a student who attends at least one term (whether quarter, semester, or summer) in each calendar year at any California Community College, California State University, University of California, or any regionally accredited institution of higher education, may choose to meet the requirements in effect at the Los Rios college from which the student intends to graduate, as follows:

• Requirements that were in effect at the time the student was admitted to a Los Rios college
• Requirements that were in effect at the time the student originally enrolled in an accredited college
• Requirements that were in effect at the intended date of graduation from a Los Rios college

Please note:

• A college may authorize or request substitution for discontinued courses.
• Students who change their major field of study may be required to complete those requirements for the major in effect at the point of change.
• For purposes of this section, "attendance" means taking classes in at least one session (semester or summer session) in each calendar year. Absence for attendance at another regionally accredited institution shall not be considered an interruption in attendance, per Los Rios Policy P-7242: Establishing Catalog Rights.

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 5:30 p.m. 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.

Get your tickets today!

Internship Info Session: Bureau of Land Management

Are you interested in working for the Bureau of Land Management? Join us for an info session, Thursday, February 2 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

ABPA Institute is a conduit to create opportunities that allows Arab-American and minority students to test drive their careers. We connect students with our employer partners in the public and private sector. The employers ABPA partners with are committed to diversity and inclusion, and to offering meaningful internship opportunities to students.

During the summer, ABPA Institute partners with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for 11-week, paid Resource Assistants Internships (DHA-RAI) with housing provided in national BLM offices. The BLM DHA-RAI Program offers rigorous geoscience opportunities in national offices. The objective of the DHA-RAI 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). Applicants should have a strong interest in a career with the DOI, which includes the BLM, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), National Park Service (NPS), and many other bureaus and offices. Current students who successfully complete this summer program will be eligible to be noncompetitively hired into federal positions for two years starting from the completion date of their qualifying degree program.

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!

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 ARC Andrea will be available for in-person meetings (by appointment only) on Wednesdays between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Welcome and Support Center. You can reach Andrea at WEAVE@losrios.edu or call (916) 568-3011 to schedule a meeting.

Free Medical, Mental Health Support

for All LRCCD Students!

Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Don’t forget, TimelyCare provides you free virtual access to licensed providers for your mental health needs. Register your account now so you can have it later! Start a visit from anywhere in the United States. 

To enter you must create your profile by visiting timelycare.com/LRCCD or downloading the TimelyCare app.

Register by Monday, February 13, 2023 and you'll also be entered to win a $25 Amazon gift card!