June 6, 2022

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Get Your Summer Off to a Great Start

The Summer 2022 session officially begins today, Monday, June 6. Open classes are still available so please spread the word to students. Hope you have a great summer!

Pride Month

June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month. This month-long celebration demonstrates how LGBTQ Americans have strengthened our country by using their talent and creativity to help create awareness and goodwill. The history and legacy of LGBTQ individuals can be explored on the Library of Congress website.

Juneteenth Holiday

All offices are closed and no classes are held on Monday, June 20 in observance of Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a U.S. public holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it has been celebrated annually on June 19 in various parts of the United States since 1865.

Emergency Resources

To ensure you receive critical emergency notifications, make sure your contact information is up-to-date. Login to Employee Self-Service, click “Employee Information,” and then “Emergency Alert Information.” You will then be able to update your information including your cell phone number and non-work email. You can also download the Rave Guardian App to have Los Rios safety resources and information at your fingertips, including what to do in case a lockdown happens on campus.

Hiring the Best Training

Any employee who wants to serve on a hiring or interview committee must complete Hiring the Best training through the district office or one of our colleges. There are two online training opportunities this summer: Wednesday, June 15 and Friday, June 24, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm both days. For more information and to register in advance, visit the Hiring the Best training website.

In Memoriam

We are saddened to share that former ARC Library Dean Jim Carlson recently passed away in Minnesota. Jim was with the library from 1966 to 1992. Read more about Jim in his obituary.

New IT Web Portal Coming Soon

To better serve students and employees, college and district IT teams have been collaborating on a new web portal to support IT needs in one online location. The district and all four colleges will share a common platform to handle issues ranging from equipment requests and device support to software and network drive access. Called Service Central, the goals of the new portal are to:

• Simplify how you get support from IT
• Allow you to see what's happening with your request online
• Provide you with faster responses to issues and requests
• Provide a host of other capabilities that will improve support districtwide

All Los Rios IT will be trained to receive and manage customer requests in Service Central to provide greater transparency and efficiency. The anticipated go-live date is this summer. Be on the lookout for additional announcements as we get closer to launch or visit our Service Central page for the most up-to-date information.

ITC Virtual Drop-In Labs

The Instructional Technology Center (ITC) offers virtual drop-in labs throughout the summer. During these virtual drop-in labs, you will be able to get assistance with Canvas and other instructional software or technology. The Summer 2022 drop-in schedule is:

• Wednesdays 1:00 to 3:00 pm
• Thursdays 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Summer Jazz Workshop

The ARC Summer Jazz Workshop is a one-day event on Saturday, June 11, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, that is open to all instrumental musicians from middle school to adult, interested in developing skills in the jazz idiom. Students will practice sight-reading skills in an ensemble setting throughout the day. Students will also attend a workshop on jazz improvisation and a master class on their instrument. This exciting event will include instructional materials and lunch; the day will conclude with a free public concert performance of all ensembles in the ARC Theatre at 4:00 pm. Cost is $45.00.

ARC Football Golf Tournament

ARC Football is holding its Golf Tournament fundraiser on Friday, July 29 at Whitney Oaks Golf Club, with a 9:00 am shotgun start. Golfers’ fees are $650 for a foursome, $175 for individuals, and $30 for lunch only. All proceeds benefit the football program. For more information, contact Coach Lou Baiz at baizl@arc.losrios.edu. 

Celebrating the Class of 2022

We were so thrilled to celebrate our 2022 graduates in-person! Congratulations to our Beaver grads and all the graduates from our Los Rios sister colleges at Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, and Sacramento City College. Check out the highlight reel below and don't forget you can watch a recording of the ARC graduation livestream on our YouTube page.

Study Abroad Information Meetings

There is a series of information meetings scheduled next month about the Los Rios Study Abroad program for London. The schedule is:

• Monday, June 6 - 12:00 to 1:00 pm and 6:30 to 7:30 pm
• Wednesday, June 8 - 12:00 to 1:00 pm, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, and 7:00 to 8:00 pm
• Thursday, June 9 - 3:00 to 4:00 pm, 6:00 to 7:00 pm, and 8:00 to 9:00 pm

Student Newsletter

On Friday, June 3, ARC's newsletter for all students shared a variety of helpful tips for students starting the summer semester, including information about Canvas, waitlists, and more. See the newsletter for more information.

Upcoming Religious Observances

• June 4-6 - Shavuot (Jewish)
• June 22 - Litha/Midsomer/Alban Hefin/Summer Solstice (Pagan, Wiccan, Druid)
• July 9-10 - Eid al-Adha (Islamic)
• Holiday with significant work restriction
• August 1 - Lammas /Lughnasadh (Pagan, Wiccan, Druid)
• August 6-7 - Tish’a B’Av (Jewish)
• August 12 - Raksha Bandhan (Hindu)
• August 19 - Krishna Janmashtami (Hindu)

Want to know what's happening?

Check out the calendars below!

Public Website Calendar

Insider Calendar