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February 7, 2022

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Let's Go Beavers!

ARC athletics is in full swing this spring, with student athletes competing in several sports:
  • Baseball
  • Men's & women's basketball (continuing their seasons, which began in November)
  • Men's & women's swim & dive
  • Men's & women's tennis
  • Men's & women's track & field
  • Softball (photo above from Dianne Rose Photography)


Spectators are allowed at outdoor events - come out and cheer on your Beavers! Spectators are not currently allowed at indoor events.
Oak Café & Bakery to Reopen with Limited Hours
 
As the campus slowly reopens, the Culinary students and Oak Café will continue to welcome the campus community while maintaining safety protocols. Our Hospitality Management lab classes and the Oak Café are within our impossible-to-convert courses and have returned to the campus to provide students the best possible real-world experiences and move them forward toward graduation and their professional careers.
 
This semester the Oak Café and Bakery will operate with restricted hours and limited reservations to ensure the safety of students and our on-campus guests. The Oak Café Bakery will be open only on Thursdays this semester from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, offering a limited selection of baked goods, coffee, sandwiches, soups, and salads. The Bakery will begin service on Thursday, February 17. The Oak Café will be offering take-out meals through February, with preorders required. 

Menu For February 16 & 17
First Course
  • Blood Oranges - dates, Parmesan, almonds

Choice of Entree:
  • Grilled Chicken Leg & Thigh - Farro, Kabocha Squash Or 
  • Pizza - San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, basil, olive oil Or 
  • House Made Burger - Blue Cheese, caramelized onions, Fries

Dessert: Macadamia & Coconut Tart - Passion Fruit

If you want to order, please email Brian Knirk at Knirkb@arc.losrios.edu with your preferences on entree choice as well as preferred date of pick-up (Wednesday, February 16, or Thursday, February 17) and ideal time for pick-up (11:30 am, 11:45 am, 12:00 noon, 12:30 pm, or 12:45 pm). Note: Full meals are $17 each; pizza only or burger only are $13. You will receive a confirmation email from Brian. We regret we are limited to the first 50 orders. Payment of credit card, cash, or check may be made at the time of pick-up.

To go orders will be available for Wednesday, February 16, and Thursday, February 17, as well as Wednesday, February 23 and Friday, February 25.  Regular Oak Café sit down service will be on Wednesdays and Fridays this semester beginning March 2, with reservations available between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm.  
 
We look forward to serving you this semester. For all Oak Café inquiries, please email Brian Knirk at Knirkb@arc.losrios.edu.
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Handshake for Student, Alumni Career Opportunities

Please encourage students to join Handshake, the one-stop-shop for Los Rios students and alumni to explore a myriad of careers, connect with local employers, build their network, get hired, register for events, find volunteer opportunities and internships, and much more!

A perk for our alumni folks is that if they complete a certificate or degree, they get to stay on the platform for an additional two semesters. Great benefits and services are readily accessible at their fingertips!

This online career and internship platform is geared to our students and employers are vetted so folks can be sure they are getting quality job offers. Whether someone is a current student or an alumnus, they should explore the Handshake platform and see how it can radically change their educational and job search experience.
Black History Month Black Health and Wellness
We Celebrate Black History

Black History Month continues with a variety of events and activities planned by ARC and all of the Los Rios colleges. Visit our Black History Month webpage for the latest information.

The ARC Library has created a collection of titles that reflect the beauty and diversity, joy and complexity of Black life. See the collection now.
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ARC Alum Earns National Recognition

ARC alumnus Tamaira “Miss Tee” Sandifer was honored by Forbes magazine as one of their Culture 50 Champions, people who are “models of business excellence in their own various industries who also uplift Black and Brown communities through their crafts and philanthropic efforts.” Learn more about Tamaira at csus.edu/news/made/stories/2022/1/tamaira-sandifer-made-at.html
Marketing
Districtwide Marketing Efforts to Increase Enrollment

Our college and districtwide marketing team is constantly updating and evolving our marketing efforts in response to our growing focus on access at our colleges amid these unprecedented times. We remain focused on growing enrollment at our colleges and creating a public “face” for our institutions that reflects our focus on student success and our organizational commitment to equity and inclusion.

Direct mail, digital advertising, billboards, radio (both digital and terrestrial), calling campaigns, community-based events - you name it, we are trying it. Visit our new marketing web page for more information on our current marketing campaigns and examples of the strategies being used.
Professional Development
Applications Invited for Fellowship Program

ARC faculty and staff are invited to apply for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program. This program strengthens educational partnerships with faculty and staff from HSIs to collaborate with the USDA to gain insight and understanding of the federal government. Through the fellowship, participants meet directly with USDA agencies to learn about opportunities that are available for their respective institutions and their students. Application deadline is March 2. Learn more at usda.gov/partnerships/hispanic-serving-institutions
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The First 2022 Parrot Is Here

The first 2022 issue of the Parrot, the newsletter from ARC’s English as a Second Language (ESL) program, is available online now. Enjoy a variety of stories and profiles from ESL students and faculty.
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