American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, or as it is commonly referred to, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people.
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Grad Has Best-Selling Cookbook | |
ARC graduate Illyanna Maisonet wrote a book about Puerto Rican cooking, "Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook". It came out October 18 and is already a best seller on Amazon. Illyanna was a student at ARC 2009-12. She's a great cook and a wonderful writer. Get your copy now and start cooking!
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CTE Groundbreaking
On October 20, ARC held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Career Technical Education facility that is currently under construction on the main campus. When completed, the 61,000-square-foot building will house the following degree and certificate programs: Automotive, Electronics, Electrician Trainee, Energy (Solar), Design and Engineering Technology, Funeral Services and Welding. It will also house the Design Hub, Maker Space, and Maker Space/Prototyping areas. For more information on the campaign to support the facility, visit arc.losrios.edu/about-us/support-us/the-campaign-for-career-tech-education.
Shown in the photo (L-R) are Paula Allison, Los Rios Chief Advancement Officer; Kirsten DuBray, Regional Director of Philanthropy; Los Rios Board Vice President John Knight; Los Rios Chancellor Brian King; Los Rios Trustee Pamela Haynes; ARC President Melanie Dixon; Allison Otto, President and CEO, Otto Construction; Gary Aguilar, ARC Dean of Technical Education; and Forrest Stuckey, Superintendent, Otto Construction.
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UNITE Center Update
ARC's UNITE Center is excited to welcome two new members to its team.
David Austin has accepted the PRIDE Center Coordinator position. David holds a Masters in Communication with a minor in Public Relations from California State University, Los Angeles. For the past 25 years, David has taught courses in communication studies, marketing, publicity, promotions, public relations, interpersonal, intercultural, group communication, and public speaking.
Caroline Prieto has accepted the PRISE Center Coordinator position. Caroline has been working within the PRISE learning community since Spring 2019 as an English professor and co-advisor to the Pacific Islander Southeast Asian (PISA) student organization. Her experience includes designing/teaching AAPI-centered English courses and coordinating academic support programs, peer writing tutoring, and Supplemental Instruction at Woodland Community College and CSU, Chico.
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What is the Demographic Make-up of ARC Employees?
This Executive Summary on Employees answers the question: What is the demographic make-up of employees: managers, faculty, classified, and student employees? It shows changes in employee numbers over time by employment group disaggregated by race and ethnicity, and it compares employee and student racial and gender demographics. This is one in an ongoing series of Executive Summaries produced and shared by the Office of Institutional Research to provide the ARC community with information to learn more about us, our students, and how we are serving them. This Executive Summary was presented to the Student Success Council on October 18, 2022. Contact the ARC Research Office with questions and ideas.
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The New Parrot is Here
November is almost here, and autumn is all around us! Read all about it in The Parrot, your friendly, neighborhood ESL newsletter. There’s so much to admire and enjoy. Check it out!
In this issue:
- “Why didn’t anyone tell me?” Advice from Student to Student by Nika Radgoudarz
- Apply for the Susan Pezone Memorial ESL Scholarship
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Shahpoor Ali Benawa - The Voice of Starting Point
- “The Road Not Taken” A Language Lover’s Commentary by Professor David Evans
- Light Painting - Do It Yourself Ideas from Manny Madrid
- Religious Diversity: Awareness and Understanding
- ESL Center Grand Re-opening on Ground - November 2, 10 am to 3 pm
- Earthquake in Afghanistan
- Jacky Lopez and Happy the Platypus
- Vietnam: I Miss You
- and much, much more . . .
To see the latest issue, please visit The Parrot website and click on “Read the Latest Issue of the Parrot.”
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ESL Center Grand Re-Opening
ARC’s ESL Center will host a Grand Re-Opening Party on Wednesday, November 2. The party will start at 10:00 am and go until 3:00 pm. There will be free coffee, tea, snacks, and sweets for students and staff. We will also have games, raffles, and prizes to give away, and Dean Nicole Porter will give a brief welcome at 12:00 pm. The center is located inside the Learning Resource Center (LRC).
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Los Rios Police Counter Open Hours
The front counter for the Los Rios Police Department office - located near the Portable Village on the main campus - is now open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday. Stop by during these open hours for staff parking permits, live scan fingerprinting, safety information, and more.
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CSU, UC Transfer Application Support
ARC’s Transfer Center staff and counselors are providing live 1-on-1 support for any prospective transfer applicants to any of the 9 UC or 23 CSU for Fall 2023 Admissions. This support is available November 1 to December 15. The CSU and UC admissions deadlines are November 30. The Sacramento State deadline is December 15.
Virtual Live-Chat Office Hours
In-Person Office Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Wednesday - 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
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Upcoming Career Events
All students are invited to a series of career-focused events this month.
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California Teaching Fellows Foundation - Wednesday, November 2, 12:00 to 1:00 pm Register in advance
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Finding Purpose - Tuesday, November 8, 4:00 to 5:00 pm Register in advance
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Cover Letter Basics - Wednesday, November 9, 12:00 to 1:00 pm Register in advance
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Labor Unions 101 - Tuesday, November 15, 12:00 to 1:00 pm Register in advance
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Learn, Create and Leverage Your LinkedIn - Wednesday, November 16, 12:00 to 1:00 pm Register in advance
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STEMinar: Navigating Early Careers in STEM
Students who are curious about navigating an early career in STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math) should attend a STEM Careers Panel on Thursday, November 3, 12:00 to 1:00 pm, to hear stories from young STEM professionals about what inspired them, what they do, and any advice they might have for anyone considering a career in STEM. Speakers are Elizabeth Reyes Gallegos, Entomology and Nematology Ph.D. student; Arthur Dibeton, Materials & Process Engineer and; Eduardo Castaneda, Clinical Laboratory Scientist. There will be a Q&A session at the end to ask any specific questions you may have. Join on Zoom.
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Free Spay or Neuter for Dogs & Cats
The CRC Vet Tech program needs a few young, healthy female cats and male dogs for our VT 120 surgical assisting lab, who will be performing spay and neuters. Second year students will be learning about general anesthesia and surgical assisting under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian who will perform the surgeries and a licensed RVT who will oversee the anesthesia procedure.
Criteria:
- Cat or dog must be healthy and friendly/good with people.
- 4 months to 4 years old.
- Must provide proof of current rabies vaccination.
- Owner or agent must be able to come on a consecutive Tuesday/Thursday or Thursday/Tuesday and leave the pet for the morning. Check in time approximately 8am. Check out 10:30am for exam day, check out 2-3pm on surgery day.
There is no cost for the procedure. If you are interested, please complete the form here. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Atkins.
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