Undocumented Student Action Week | |
Serving the largest number of undocumented students in the state, California Community Colleges are committed to serving ALL students, regardless of immigration status. In its 6th year, Undocumented Student Action Week, October 17-21, is a system-wide campaign to advocate and provide support resources for our undocumented student population. For more information on statewide webinars, activities, and resources, visit the California Community Colleges website.
The Los Rios colleges will be hosting a series of student workshops during the week including:
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DACA Update by the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) - Monday, October 17 at Noon; Register
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Health Care Options for Undocumented Students by the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) - Tuesday, October 18 at Noon; Register
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Step-by-Step CA Dream Act Application Overview (CADAA) by Anthony Vega and Patricia Jimenez - Wednesday, October 19 at Noon; Register
There also will be virtual workshops for educators:
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Financial Aid 101: Barriers & Challenges for Undocu Students by Patricia Jimenez and Anthony Vega - Wednesday, October 19, 2:00 to 3:00 pm; Register
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Onboarding Process for Undocumented Students by Joann Ramirez - Thursday, October 20, 2:00 to 3:00 pm; Register
All are invited to a grand opening for the UndocuScholar Resource Connection on Thursday, October 20, from 10:00 to 11:30 am. The location is the Connection’s new space in the Welcome and Support Center building, inside Beaver Cares.
To learn more about services available to ARC’s undocumented students, visit the UndocuScholar Resource Connection website.
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Veterans Resource Center Support
At a special ceremony on October 7, Assemblymembers Kevin McCarty and Ken Cooley presented the ARC Veterans Resource Center with a $2.5 million check allocated from the 2022 California State Budget. The funds will be used to expand and remodel the center to help improve the experience of Veterans at ARC. The college thanks Assemblymembers McCarty and Cooley for their advocacy on behalf of our students.
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Emergency Grants for Students
We know that life is unexpected and students may experience a sudden and unexpected emergency that threatens their ability to continue their education, that’s where the Student Emergency Fund can help! The Student Emergency Fund provides grants of up to $1,000 with no repayment obligation. Direct students to visit the Student Emergency Fund webpage for eligibility requirements and to apply.
Here is how the Emergency Grant has helped students continue their education:
“Thank you to all who helped grant me this financial help. It was very stressful to find that something like this happened to me despite me planning ahead with my counselor, and now I feel so much relief. I appreciate your consideration so that now I am able to finish my summer classes and apply to Monterey in August!”
“I started my studies while I was homeless. During this time, I was able to get out of homelessness and focus on rebuilding my life. It will help me continue to get the essentials that I need to continue to be successful in my career in Cybersecurity.”
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Re-Emerging Scholars Support
ARC has been awarded $382,500 in funding for the college's Re-Emerging Scholars program, which provides meaningful support in the lives of justice-involved and formerly incarcerated students looking to take steps toward a new path. The funds are from the Educational Services and Support Division of the State Chancellor’s Office as part of the Rising Scholars Network Program 2.0 grants.
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Filipinx American History Month Speaker Series
Please join us for the following speaker series, celebrating Filipinx American History Month:
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Friday, October 21, 3:00 to 4:00pm - Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriguez
- 50 years of Filipinx American Studies and Intergenerational Impact of Martial Law and Activism
- Zoom Registration
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Thursday, October 27, 3:00 to 4:30pm - Dr. Anthony Christian Ocampo
- How Filipino Americans Break the Rules of Race
- Zoom Registration
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ITC Spring 2023 - Sign Up Now!
The Instructional Technology Center (ITC) offers a number of academies and institutes during Spring 2023. Register now to reserve your place!
ARC Online Teaching Institute (OTI) – Spring 2023 Schedule
ARC Accessible Course Creation Academy (ACCA) – Spring 2023 Schedule
ARC Equity & Culturally Responsive Online Teaching Institute – Spring 2023 Schedule - note the late start, updated schedule!
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Internship Info Month Continues
The Los Rios Work Experience and Internship Program invites all students to a series of virtual sessions this October to learn about available, quality, local internships and the organizations that are offering them!
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New Exhibit at Kaneko Gallery
ARC's Kaneko Gallery presents a new exhibition, "Hanging on a Thread" by artist Penny S. Hanscom, October 17 to November 10. There will be a reception on Thursday, November 10 at 3:00 pm. Penny S. Hanscom is an alumni of ARC. After retiring from a career in the corporate world she came to ARC to take art classes. This set her off on a path of being an artist. With what she learned from her classes here she began to experiment with different materials and fibers became her main medium. She has been making "paintings" with fabric for over a decade now and has won numerous awards and has exhibited her work all over the country.
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Music Events
Mark your calendars now for these exciting live fall music events from ARC’s Music Department!
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Student Music Showcase on Thursday, October 20, 1:30 to 4:00 pm - enjoy a preview of the upcoming performances by the ARC Jazz Band and Jazz Combos
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A Tribute to The Beatles on Thursday, October 27, 7:30 to 9:30 pm - ARC Instrumental Jazz Ensembles presents A Tribute to The Beatles with charts arranged by Bob Florence and Chico O’Farrill for the Count Basie Orchestra, featuring special guests River City High School Jazz Band and the Sacramento Youth Band’s “Tower Bridge Trad” combo
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ARC Orchestra Presents: Great Sacramento Student Orchestras Series on Friday, October 28, and Saturday, October 29, 7:30 to 9:30 pm - join the ARC Orchestra in concert with the Folsom Middle School and Sutter Middle School Advanced Orchestras
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You're So Dramaaatic! on Tuesday, November 1, 7:30 to 9:30 pm - the ARC Concert Choir presents a program featuring dramatic choral works directed by Lee Hoffman and accompanied by renowned pianist Carlos McMillan Fuentes
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ARC Vocal Jazz Ensembles in Concert on Wednesday, November 2, 8:00 to 10:00 pm - the award-winning ARC Vocal Jazz Ensembles in concert
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A Tribute to Those Who Have Served on Thursday, November 3, 7:30 to 9:30 pm - the ARC Symphonic Concert Band presents a concert honoring those who have served
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Jazz Combo Showcase on Friday, November 4, 7:30 to 9:30 pm - directed by Dr. Dyne Eifertsen.
Visit the online calendar for more information and to get tickets.
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Interview Strategies Workshop and Career Fair
Encourage students to attend a Zoom Interview Strategies workshop on Tuesday, October 18, at 12:00 pm. A successful interview will help students land that dream job. This workshop will offer tips and advice on how to interview like a pro. All students and the community are welcome. Students need to register in advance.
ARC is hosting an In-Person Career Fair on Wednesday, October 19, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the main campus Student Center. This is a great opportunity for students to meet employers who are ready to hire. Students need to register in advance.
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Share the Stars
Do you enjoy working with people, learning new things, and sharing that knowledge with others? Do you have a passion for astronomy? If so, consider applying to become a docent for the Community Observatory located at Folsom Lake College’s El Dorado Center in Placerville. Docents are volunteers of all ages who serve as guides to Observatory visitors and share information on the telescopes, the universe, deep space objects, stars, and planets.
The Community Observatory will train and mentor docents through their learning period by having them shadow experienced docents. Docents are then required to volunteer a minimum of two nights a month (the Observatory is open Friday/Saturday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 pm in Fall/Winter, and from 9:00 to 11:00 pm in Late Spring/Summer).
To apply, complete the downloadable application and email it to Carissa Lombardi at [email protected].
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