A Time to Be Thankful, Grateful, and Giving
Sacramento City College will be closed for Thanksgiving Recess on Thursday, November 23 through Sunday, November 26. Please take this time to recharge and reconnect with your loved ones. Looking for ways to give back to your Panther community during this season of giving?
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November 28th is #GivingTuesday, the global celebration that focuses on giving back, and as employees, we hope you will consider joining us in giving back to our students this holiday season with a gift to Panther Cares. Your gift will help us reach an ambitious districtwide goal of raising $15,000 on Giving Tuesday which will make a difference to struggling students at all four Los Rios campuses.
As you know, students are most vulnerable to hunger and homelessness this time of year, so that's why this #GivingTuesday we are asking you to help us sustain Panther Cares. This program provides a safety net for students like Gillian struggling with housing and food insecurity so they can focus on accomplishing their dreams through education.
“I was immediately supported with kindness. I was able to get food from the pantry. … I just felt like I had such a huge support system through the [Cares Program].” – Gillian
Because of the services she received at the Basic Needs Center, Gillian was able to concentrate on her academics and is working on a bachelor’s degree in psychology while also working to become a student support specialist.
This Giving Tuesday, please consider making a gift today so that we can continue to provide these life-changing services to our students. Your support is critical to the Panther Cares programs and helping other struggling students meet their basic needs.
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Happy Birthday, Joan Didion!
Join us Tuesday, December 5, at 6:30 p.m., in the Art Court and Performing Arts Center, for a celebration of Joan Didion on her birthday! Presented by the Sacramento Historical Society (SHS) in partnership with Sacramento City College, the event will be an acknowledgment of her legacy, the recent $500,000 gift from her family and SHS to support SCC programs, and the renaming of the college’s library to the Joan Didion Learning Resources Center.
As a Sacramento native who studied at SCC, it will be fitting to honor her at the college with an evening of food and drink, conversation, and a full program. Admission is free for all Los Rios students and employees – email your full name and W number or a photo of your employee ID to Toni Tinker at msttinkerbell20@gmail.com. Tickets are also available for purchase.
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Time-Saving Canvas Tips
Get ready to take our Canvas skills to the next level by attending our free online workshop via Zoom on Tuesday, November 28, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Following the success of last month’s Canvas workshop, we’re thrilled to present another opportunity to further enhance your proficiency in navigating and utilizing Canvas for an even more streamlined teaching experience. Workshop highlights include customizing course navigation to eliminate unnecessary menu items, using the comment library in SpeedGrader, and creating extra credit assignments.
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SCC Students Volunteer at Land Park Clean Up
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) members volunteered at the Land Park Clean Up with the Land Park Volunteer Corps on Saturday, November 4. Students assisted for a collective 36 hours to clean up Land Park in preparation for the winter season! SCC’s volunteers created a positive impact by planting trees, beautifying areas, performing pond maintenance, cleaning up shrubs, clearing storm drains, and more! Thank you to everyone who attended! Participate in PTK Beta Eta Psi's volunteer opportunities and get involved in your community!
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Launch Student Success Conference – Empower Your Students!
We're excited to announce our first-ever Launch Student Success Conference on Friday, December 1, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. We aim to provide students with strategies to finish the current term strong and start the upcoming Spring term with enhanced preparedness.
The first 200 students to register will receive a backpack filled with school supplies and goodies - and to add excitement, we'll be giving away $50 VISA gift cards. We will also provide breakfast and lunch for all attending students.
We invite you to encourage your students to attend this beneficial conference, which also offers an opportunity for extra credit. Together, let's empower our students to thrive academically and personally.
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Smart Holiday Shopping
Unleash the savings this holiday season! As we gear up for another festive holiday season, we invite you to master the art of smart holiday shopping! Discover the satisfaction of thoughtful gift-giving without breaking the bank.
Top Tips:
- Make a budget and stick to it!
- Before you hit that checkout button, compare prices on various platforms.
- Take advantage of exclusive educator discounts and special academic offers.
- Timing is everything - keep an eye on holiday sales, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday.
- Subscribe to newsletters and loyalty programs.
- Shop online and stress less.
This year, let’s make our budgets work smarter, not harder.
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City Theatre at Sacramento City College presents "Mother Goose: The British Panto
Embark on a whimsical journey to Mother Goose's farm-to-fork ranch in El Dorado Hills. Discover a world where she cooks up homegrown meals, navigates economic challenges, and resists the allure of fame and fortune alongside Father Goose and the kids. Of course, there's the goose that lays the golden eggs! Experience a night of songs, dancing, silliness, and crazy fun suitable for the entire family. Tickets are available at $20, with performances beginning on Friday, November 17, and continuing through Sunday, December 10. For more details, please visit our event calendar.
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HSI Finals Study Jam
SCC’s Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Caminos De La Ciudad Grant Project is excited to present our first Finals Study Jam in collaboration with SCC's Library, MESA and Tutoring Learning Center. All SCC students are welcome to join us on Friday, December 5, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to receive drop-in tutoring resources in a variety of subjects and a free lunch. Attendees are also encouraged to stay and participate in our "Practical Tools to Cope with Anxiety" workshop and more. Visit our event page for more information and register now!
Event Details:
- Open Study Space and Mindfulness Activities
10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Library 2nd and 3rd floors
- Snacks and Drinks, Drop-In Tutoring in a Variety of Subjects
10:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tutoring and Learning Center
Learning Resource Center, LRC-144
1:00 p.m.
Learning Resource Center, LRC-105
- Workshop: Practical Tools to Cope with Anxiety
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Learning Resource Center, LRC-105
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PTK Beta Eta Psi Cultural Potluck and Mixer
All students are invited to join PTK for a delicious cultural potluck and the opportunity to connect with fellow PTK members! As we gear up for finals week, we’ll engage in relaxing activities to ease the stress and build connections this upcoming Thursday, November 30, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm.
Encourage students to RSVP and attend! To ensure there's have enough food and supplies registration is required by Tuesday, November 28, 11:59 p.m. Visit the event webpage for additional information.
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Career Preparedness Workshops
All students are invited to a series of virtual workshops this December that can help with their job and career search! Click on the workshop title below for more information and to register in advance via Handshake.
Upcoming workshops include:
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Movember for Men's Health
This November, let's make a statement that goes beyond style – let's make it about men's health. Movember is here, and it's more than just growing a mustache; it's a growing movement aiming to raise awareness about men's health issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention.
Movember is an annual event that challenges men to embrace their facial hair for a cause. It's not just about growing a mustache, it's about changing the face of men's health. The Movember Foundation hosts this annual charity event with a mission to increase early cancer detection, improve diagnosis and treatments, and ultimately reduce preventable deaths.
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Note:There will be no newsletter on Monday, November 27. We will return to our weekly newsletter distribution on Monday, December 4. | | | | |
