February 3, 2023

Black History Month

This week’s events celebrating Black History Month include:

Notes from Ghana: In a Black Woman’s Voice

Wednesday, February 8, 4:30 - 6:00 pm, online via Zoom, Register in Advance

CRC Professor of Human Services Brandy Jones-Thomas will share stories and photos from her experiences attending the All African Diaspora Education Summit in Ghana, West Africa in Fall 2022. The discussion will be centered on “Black experiences” and will cover topics related to enslavement, historical trauma, and African culture. All are welcome to attend.

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!

LRC Tutorial Center

In-person and online tutoring is up and running at the LRC Tutorial Center. Tutoring services are free to any ARC-enrolled student. The LRC Tutorial Center provides individual appointments, drop-in, and online tutoring for students who need academic assistance outside the classroom. Check our tutors’ availability by subject and make your appointment today!

Hours:

Monday: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. In-person

Tuesday: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Remote

Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Remote

Thursday: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. In-person

Career Workshops

Handshake 101

Tuesday, February 7, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., Register in Advance

Handshake is a 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.

NorCal Ambulance Info Session

Wednesday, February 8, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., Register in Advance

NORCAL Ambulance is Hiring EMTs, Paramedics, Admin, Billing, and more! Learn about the available opportunities and how to apply.

Securing an Internship with The Bureau of Land Management: Federal Resume Building Workshop

Thursday, February 9, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. on Zoom

Looking to embark on a federal career path? The first step is knowing how to build a federal resume and what documents to send to help you stand out. We’re here to help!

How to Write a Winning Resume

Friday, February 10, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., Register on Handshake

Do you want to write a resume but don’t know where to begin? Come join us and learn how to transform your resume into a powerful tool that will get you interviews.

Building Healthy Support Networks and Relationships Series

We are living in a time when many people are experiencing social anxiety; this is normal, and we are here to provide you with practical tips on how to reach out to others and then foster nurturing relationships. Join our Mental Health & Wellness Services therapists virtually in a supportive space to explore building and navigating healthy intimate/romantic relationships as well as tips for building supportive social and career/academic networks. This 6-week extended mini course will meet weekly from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. on Thursdays starting February 2. Come to one session or to all - no registration required!

Mentoring Relationships: Career and Academic

Thursday, February 9, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. on Zoom

Navigating Familial Relationships

Thursday, February 16, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. on Zoom

Guest Speaker from WEAVE on Intimate Partner Violence

Thursday, February 23, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. on Zoom

Romantic/Intimate Relationships

Thursday, March 2, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. on Zoom

Overview of Relationship Areas and Tools

Thursday, March 9, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. on Zoom

Spring 2023 Produce Distributions

American River College's Beaver Cares Basic Needs Center offers currently enrolled ARC students free fruits and vegetables certain Wednesdays throughout the semester to assist those facing food insecurity.

DATES FOR SPRING 2023

Wednesday, February 8 (11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, February 22 (11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, March 8 (11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, March 22 (11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

Location: Next to Porta ble Village

Pre-Register Now!

Free Food Support

CalFresh is a California financial aid program that helps students buy food and eat healthier. It won’t affect your financial aid and you don’t need your parent's tax return information to apply. Come by the Unite Center Lobby on Wednesday, February 8 between Noon and 2:00 p.m. for assistance with your application. It only takes a few minutes to check if you qualify and apply!

Russia’s War with Ukraine: The War Thus Far and How We Got Here

Thursday, February 9, 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. on Zoom

Why is Russia at war with Ukraine? In this talk we’ll explore the course of the war as we look back over this past year and briefly survey Ukraine’s history and how its civil society has developed organically over the last few centuries. Facilitated by: Rolf Gaudard, ARC History