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February 23, 2024

Summer Class Schedules

The Summer 2024 class schedule is now available on the American River College website! Check out the summer class offerings and make sure you are ready to register for classes. Your priority enrollment date/time will be available in your eServices account today, Friday, February 23, and enrollment will begin Monday, March 4. Be sure to make a counseling appointment now if you want to speak with someone about what classes to take over the summer.

Financial Aid Update

Students who are filling out their FAFSA may encounter an issue where contributors without a social security number (SSN) are unable to start or access the 2024-25 application form. Until it is resolved, the Federal Student Aid Commission has provided instructions for submitting the form if you have a contributor without an SSN. Please note that following the instructions will result in an incomplete FAFSA submission that must be corrected at a later date.

Light the Beam!

Los Rios has partnered with the Sacramento Kings to offer discounted tickets to students! Students can sign up at the Kings Student Tickets website with their student email address to be notified of discounted tickets for sale 72 hours before a game.

Therapy Floofs

Destress during midterms by coming to the Student Center on Wednesday, February 28 between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm to put some cute dogs!

Club Day -

Welcome to Spring

Interested in joining or founding a club at ARC? Come by the Student Center on Thursday, February 29 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm to meet clubs, ask questions, and enjoy music, food, and good vibes!

Building Your Career Toolkit:

Los Rios Job and Internship Resources

Unlock your career potential at our informational workshop presented by the Sacramento Employment Training Agency (SETA) and the Work Experience and Internship Program. Learn essential strategies for finding job and internship opportunities, navigating the application process, and effective networking. Don't miss this opportunity to kickstart your career journey with the resources and support you need to succeed. Join us online on Wednesday, February 28, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm and take the next step toward realizing your professional goals.

Internship Info Session: Kaiser Roseville Volunteer Opportunities

Discover valuable, real-life experiences through volunteer opportunities at Kaiser Permanente. This online event is tailored for those interested in pre-health majors and those who are seeking career development and personal growth. Join us online on Thursday, February 29 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm to learn more about the skills that volunteers gain, expectations, the application process, training requirements, and more. Register to secure your spot!

Please Note: This opportunity is for students looking to explore the health profession. This is not for students who are already accepted or enrolled in a nursing program.

Undocu-Knowledge Workshop Series:

Know Your Rights

Empower yourself with tools and training to navigate the immigration system. Join us for an informational session hosted by CHIRLA on Wednesday, February 28, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. This event focuses on providing immigrants with crucial information on handling encounters with ICE, ensuring preparedness, and protection of rights. Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your understanding and safeguard your future.

Queer and Trans Community College Student Oral History Project

The Queer and Trans Community College Student Oral History Project tells the stories of approximately 50 queer students in community colleges via video-recorded oral history interviews. Many of the students interviewed attend one of the Los Rios Colleges.

These interviews, and the other resources provided on QueerTransCollege.org, are meant to help community college educators provide more robust and nuanced support for our queer and trans students in general, and more broadly our students of color, disabled and neurodiverse students, and our poor and working-class queer students in particular.

Professor Sara Smith-Silverman (she/they), Professor of History and LGBTQ+ Studies at American River College oversaw the project and conducted the interviews.

Visit QueerTransCollege.org to learn more or follow the project on Instagram @QueerTransCollege and Facebook @QTCollege.

Dr. Cooke: Thoracic Surgery and Innovations in Lung Cancer Care

Lunch and learn with Dr. Cooke who specializes in robotic surgery and can’t wait to share the work he’s been doing at UC Davis! Sign up to join us on Monday, March 4 at 1:00 pm in the STEM HomeBase or on Zoom (Zoom ID: 844 2880 6129).

More about Dr. Cooke:

Dr. Cooke’s philosophy of care motto is “Equality of Great Quality”. Dr. Cooke's theme Song is “Land of Hope and Dreams”, by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band. He specializes in complex general thoracic surgery, thoracic oncology with a special interest in Lung Cancer and Esophageal Cancer, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, including Robotic Surgery with a special interest in Robotic Lung Surgery and Robotic Esophagectomy; interventional bronchoscopy, including EBUS and navigational bronchoscopy; esophageal stenting; tracheal and airway surgery; surgery for mesothelioma, surgical treatment of end-stage achalasia, hyperhidrosis surgery, diaphragm plication, and diaphragm pacing; complex esophageal reconstruction for discontinuity.

Additional interests include student mentoring, community engagement, and leadership.

Brown Bag with Brian

Join Chancellor Brian King at an upcoming Brown Bag session at your college! These informal gatherings are an excellent opportunity for faculty, staff and students to engage directly with Chancellor King on the topics that matter most to them or the college community as a whole. Bring your lunch and join us for a fruitful discussion. 

The next session at American River College will be on Tuesday, March 5 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in the Student Center Board Room.

ARC Music

Aria-Concerto Contest Winners

Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2, 7:00 pm,

American River College Theatre

Get ready for the timeless beauty of classical music as our 2024 concerto contest winners take you on a magical journey across 300 years of melody. Immerse yourself in the power of music!

General Admission $15, Student $10

Symphonic Band

Monday, March 4, 7:30 pm, American River College Theatre

The American River College Concert and Symphonic Bands presents “The March King: Lieut. John Philip Sousa and his Band.” 

General Admission $10

Concert Choir

Tuesday, March 5, 7:30 p.m., American River College Theatre

ARC Concert Choir directed by Dr. Bobby Halvorson presents “Le Printemps: musique de compositeurs français.” 

General Admission $10

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