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October 4, 2021

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Listening Session for Afghan Community

Los Rios colleges stand in solidarity as our Afghan community is hurting as a result of the recent and ongoing events in Afghanistan. There will be a listening session on Thursday, October 7, 12:00 to 1:30 pm, to provide students a safe space of support and community. Mental health professionals, faculty and staff, and community members will be present to show support and listen to students. We want to learn how we can best support you and your families. Also, we want to share about the resources at the colleges and in the community available to you. 
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Campus Safety in the Digital Age

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This month we take time to educate ourselves about how to be healthy in our relationships, learn the types of abuse often found in unhealthy intimate partner relationships, and remember those we have lost to domestic violence. Over the last few years, communities have seen a rise in technology enabled abuse. Join us for EndTAB: Campus Safety in the Digital Age, on October 4 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm either in person at Sacramento State’s Union Hall or via Zoom: 869 0998 9265.

Guest Speaker Adam Dodge, co-founder of EndTAB (a local nonprofit specializing in educating about and supporting survivors of technology enabled abuse), will help us define and recognize technology enabled abuse, explain red flags and warning signs of potential abuse, and provide tips for healthy, digitally safe relationships. We’ll also hear from our Los Rios Confidential Campus Advocate, Dominique Rosete, about the services they provide to our community.
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Multi-Factor Authentication Information Session

The Los Rios Information Technology team is hosting an information session on Thursday, October 7, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm to provide Los Rios employees with the following:
  • An overview of the Duo Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) roll-out
  • Demonstration of the user experience
  • Guided walk-through of the setup process
  • Time to answer any questions users may have about the MFA process


As a reminder, MFA will be required for all Los Rios employees (faculty, adjunct faculty, classified staff, temporary, contractors, and student employees) to increase the security of Los Rios systems and combat cybercriminals. The scheduled effective date for all classified employees (non-faculty) is October 12. The effective date for all faculty is October 19.

Los Rios is committed to safeguarding our information systems and the confidential data stored on those systems. MFA requires users to complete multiple steps to verify their identity before they can access Los Rios applications or online accounts by creating an extra layer of security that makes it incredibly difficult for attackers to get past in the event a user's password is compromised or stolen.
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Digital Inclusion Week

Digital Inclusion Week (DIW) is an annual campaign that recognizes local digital inclusion organizations and special events that promote digital equity across the country. Please join the campaign October 4-8 – this will be our biggest Digital Inclusion Week ever, with seasoned practitioners and newly launched programs hosting virtual and in-person events. DIW aims to raise awareness of solutions addressing home internet access, personal devices, and local technology training and support programs. Learn more at digitalinclusion.org/diw21/ 
Professional Development
October Virtual Training Opportunities

Here are October’s Virtual Training and Development Workshops presented by Kaiser Permanente, Western Health Advantage, SAFE Credit Union, and LRCCD Risk Management. To see workshop descriptions and register, click on the workshop name, or go to the Training and Development Workshops webpage. These workshops and more (e.g., Hiring the Best and Equity Representative Trainings) are also listed on the District’s Calendar and Events webpage. Register with your Los Rios email address to ensure admittance.

Did you know?
  • You can visit Calendar and Events for upcoming workshops.
  • You can find past workshop recordings, handouts, and articles on self-care, returning to work, financial wellness, and mental & physical health topics under “Resources,” at Training and Development Workshops.
ARC Theatre Comedy of Errors
Comedy of Errors

Two sets of twins -- separated by a shipwreck, each thinking the other is lost -- end up in the same beach town without realizing it. What could possibly go wrong! To add to the fun, director Jason Long has dropped the story right into a setting resembling a 1950s surfer movie. Let the fun begin!
 
This production marks ARC Theatre's return to live theatre, with a twist. Audiences will have the option of watching it live (October 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24), or streaming (October 29-31). Proof of vaccine, masks, and distanced seating won't diminish the fun of this hilarious farce, which features some of ARC's most talented alums, as well as some fabulous new faces!
 
Friday and Saturday live performances begin at 7:30pm, with Sunday matinees starting at 2pm. All performances (live and online) are only $10. For more information, go to ARCTheatre.org.
Filipino American History Month
October is Filipino American History Month

For more information on the significance of October as Filipino American History Month, visit the Filipino American National Historical Society website at fanhs-national.org/filam/resolution/ CRC is hosting a virtual keynote presentation with Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriguez, “A Century in the Making: The Unfolding History of Filipinos in Greater Sacramento,” on Thursday, October 7, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Registration and event info is at tinyurl.com/2y8a2xey. All are welcome!
In Memoriam

It is with sadness that we share that former ARC Business professor Walt Hardin recently passed away at his home in Idaho. Walt started at ARC in 1964 and retired in 1992. Services were held in Idaho. You can see Walt’s obituary at bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2021/sep/28/walter-walt-lawrence-hardin-89/
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Redesign Website

Over the last few months, the Districtwide redesign efforts of Admissions & Records and Financial Aid have been underway. For the latest information on the project, please visit the Admissions & Records and Financial Aid Redesign Projects website. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Parrish and/or Yolanda.
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Check out the Parrot

The latest issue of the ARC ESL Department newsletter, the Parrot, is now available online. Check it out today!
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CSU Fall 2022 Application Is Open

The Cal State University Fall 2022 admissions application period is October 1 to November 30. Encourage students to connect with the Transfer Center to make a plan and move forward!
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