Fall Schedule is Now Available
Get a head start on planning your fall semester and check out the newly released Fall 2024 class schedule, which includes a mixture of both in-person and online classes. Check eServices now for your priority enrollment appointment day/time. Fall enrollment begins Monday, April 15.
While in eServices, make sure to also complete your Supplemental Enrollment form under "Tasks" so you are ready to enroll (it just takes a few minutes!).
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Free Counseling Services Available through
ECMC Solutions
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Los Rios Community College District is proud to partner with ECMC Solutions, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing Federal Student Loan counseling services at no cost. Whether you have questions about managing your loans, exploring repayment options, or seeking assistance with loan forgiveness programs, ECMC is here to help.
You can reach ECMC Solutions by visiting their website at www.ecmcsolutions.org, or by calling (844) 782-2333.
Take advantage of this valuable resource to navigate your student loan journey with confidence.
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Reminder: Please Complete the Student Experience Survey
American River College has engaged Applied Research + Consulting team to conduct a study to better understand how we use our space on campus. This study will consider all aspects of student, faculty and classified professional experiences and the impact of evolving modalities.
Our goal is to learn more about all aspects of student learning, on-campus experiences, and the associated impact on the campus of the future.
As part of this study, we are conducting a Student Experience survey, and your participation is incredibly important to help us understand the student perspective. This is your opportunity to help shape the American River College Campus of the future so please take time to complete the survey, which will take approximately 15 minutes.
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Student Input Form
The Student Senate has created a form to gather specific feedback on challenges across the campus that impact students. With the gathered information, the Student Senate will create official recommendations to address these issues. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Student Senator Justin Tseng at j.tseng.asbarc@gmail.com.
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Chancellor Office Hours
Chancellor Brian King will be hosting monthly office hours at each Los Rios college. This is an opportunity for faculty, staff or students to drop in and talk to Chancellor King about any topic(s) important to you or your college in general.
Chancellor King's April Office Hour at American River College will be on Wednesday, April 10 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Center for Leadership & Development.
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2024 Cultural Celebrations for Graduates
Congratulations! We are so excited to celebrate this monumental milestone with our graduating students! If you are graduating this year and plan to participate in one of the Los Rios cultural celebrations, make sure to register by the deadline!
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Asian Pacific Islander (API) Scholars Rising Ceremony
Saturday, May 4, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm - American River College; Student Center
RSVP by Friday, April 19
The API Scholars Rising Ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of students of Asian and Pacific Islander descent who have earned a certificate and/or degree in the current academic year and/or are transferring to a four-year university.
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Celebration of Excellence and Achievement for Students of African Descent
Friday, May 10, 6:30 to 8:30 pm - Center of Praise Ministries and live-streamed
RSVP by Monday, April 29
The annual Celebration of Excellence & Achievement for Students of African Descent (COEA) recognizes students receiving degrees/certificates and/or transferring to four-year universities.
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Honrando a Nuestros Estudiantes (Honoring Our Students) Celebration
Tuesday, May 14, 5:00 to 7:00 pm - FLC Main Campus, Harris Center for the Arts
RSVP by Tuesday, April 30
The annual Latinx Recognition Ceremony, Honrando a Nuestros Estudiantes (Honoring Our Students), celebrates the accomplishments of students who have earned a certificate and/or degree in the current academic year or are transferring to a four-year university.
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Lavender 2024 Celebration
Friday, May 3, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. - American River College; Cafeteria
RSVP by Sunday, April 21
The annual Lavender Celebration celebrates the accomplishments of LGBTQIA+ students graduating from Los Rios colleges.
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Los Rios Native Celebration and Transfer Honoring Ceremony
Friday, May 10, 6:00 to 9:00 pm - FLC Main Campus, Community Room, Aspen Hall FL1-20
RSVP to attend
Los Rios Native American Celebration honors Los Rios student graduates of Native American descent.
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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 or Zoom.
Upcoming workshops include:
Tuesday, April 9, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Thursday, April 11, 9:00 to 10:00 am
Friday, April 12, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Monday, April 15, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Tuesday, April 16, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Wednesday, April 24, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
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Kaiser Volunteer Opportunity: American Geriatrics Society CoCarer®, HELP
The AGS CoCarer®: Hospital Elder Life Program is for hospitalized older adult patients to decrease confusion and loss of independence. They are actively recruiting volunteers to participate in their HELP Program. Patients are assisted by trained volunteers and overseen by Elder Life Specialists and Elder Life Nurse Specialists.
Seeking volunteers who:
- Have an interest in caring for older adult patients
- Responsible, caring, and respectful or older adults
- Can help re-orient patients to their settings with social visits/conversation
- Will provide cognitive stimulation to patients based on specialized training
- Accompany patients during mealtime
- Guide patients with range of motion exercises and encourage appropriate ambulation
HELP Volunteer Requirements:
- Make at least a 1-year commitment to the program
- Commit to a 4-hour weekly shift for at least 6 months
- Undergo specialized training, including 8 hours of classroom instruction and 8 hours of precepted training
- Successfully complete competency-based checklist
To sign up, reach out to Valerie Sanders at Valerie.W.Sanders@KP.org or (916) 688-6069
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Attend Sacramento State Spring Sting 2024!
The Office of Admissions and Outreach will be hosting Spring Sting in person at American River College on Wednesday, April 10 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Spring Sting is an event where we bring Sacramento State departments and support services right to your community college. Prospective transfer students will have the opportunity to meet with the Sacramento State community in order to help ease the transition from community college.
Some departments include: Transfer Resource Center, EOP, Liberal Studies, MLK Center, Pride Center, College of Business, Department of English, Department of Recreation, Park, & Tourism, Art Department, and much more!
RSVP recommended but not required to attend. We can’t wait to see you there!
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Parrot Newsletter Special Edition!
Squawk! Squawk! Celebrate National Poetry Month! For April, Issue #180 of The Parrot ESL Newsletter has plenty of poems, poetry, and poets. Prepare for “Poem in Your Pocket Day” by perusing this month’s offerings from The Parrot.
In this issue:
- My iPhone 14 Pro: A Poem
- Keep a Poem in Your Pocket Day–April 18
- Ode to Cricket by Nasir Siddiqi
- Painting is silent poetry: the Art of Olena Logvyneko
- Nastaliq: Gorgeous Persian Calligraphy Picture Poems
- Professors Pick Poem
- Movies about Poems and Poetry…Well, Sorta, Kinda
- “I’m Wearing My Parrot” and other poems just for fun
- Photography: The Orchards of Woodland
- Quotes about Poetry to Make You Think
- and much, much more . . .
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