October 6, 2023

POV: It's Your First Year at SCC!

A reminder to all potential students and first-year students. Come join us for our Panther POV event on Thursday, October 12, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., in the Quad (rain plan: Student Center).

Panther POV is an opportunity for prospective students and their families to learn about SCC's academic programs and get connected with resources on campus. There will be lots of information available and program representatives will be onsite to answer questions. If you know someone who may be interested in enrolling at SCC at some point, bring them!

SCC Professor featured in New York Times Article

Dr. Ruth Sime, SCC Chemistry professor, was recently interviewed in a major article published by the New York Times. The article written by Katrina Miller highlights the scientific contributions of Lise Meiter, a Jewish woman and physicist who worked side-by-side with Otto Hahn to develop the theory of nuclear fission. Their work would lead to the Manhattan Project, the creation of the Atomic Bomb, and the Nobel Prize; except Meiter would never receive her awards. Sime emphasized the theme of the article by translating a letter from Meitner to Hahn further demonstrating how important Meiter was to the scientific breakthrough of their lifetimes.

Celebrating Our Tribal Nations

Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which falls on Monday, October 9 this year, recognizes and celebrates the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of the Native people who are the first inhabitants of the Americas, including the land that became the United States. 

Sacramento City College Land Acknowledgement Statement

We also celebrate and recognize today and every day, the original Tribal Nations of the land where the college campuses are located. Our Land Acknowledgement Statement pays homage and offers respect and gratitude to citizens of Tribal Nations and their enduring relationship to the land:

We acknowledge the land currently occupied by Sacramento City College as the traditional home of the Maidu, Miwok and Nisenan people. These sovereign people have been caretakers of the area since time immemorial. Despite centuries of genocide and occupation, the Maidu, Miwok and Nisenan people continue as vibrant and resilient federally recognized and unrecognized tribes, bands, and rancherias. Today, we honor and recognize our Maidu, Miwok and Nisenan tribal neighbors for their contributions as the caretakers of the Sacramento Valley and honor their sustained existence. It is with their blessing and continued guidance that Sacramento City College seeks to provide an accessible, equitable, and supportive institution of learning and experience.

National Coming Out Day

National Coming Out Day will be celebrated globally on Wednesday, October 11. Founded on the idea that increased visibility leads to decreased bias, this day encourages members of the LGBTQ+ community to come out and live their true identity. We want to acknowledge that there are many reasons that people may not be “out.” Society is not always a safe and welcoming place. Coming out is brave and freeing, but can be difficult.

On October 11, we recognize all those who live their lives openly, proudly, and without shame. We celebrate the LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff, and administrators who make our college a more inclusive and equitable place.

Soroptimist "Live Your Dream" Scholarship

The local Soroptimist International chapters are seeking grant applications from women who serve as the primary earners for their families and are in need of financial assistance to continue their education or training. Live Your Dream Award finalists will be awarded up to $16,000 to help offset tuition costs, purchase books, get transportation, or find reliable childcare so they can worry less about how to pay their bills and focus on reaching their dreams. Applications are due by Wednesday, November 15. 

Get Ready for the Career Fair

You are invited to the Fall 2023 Career Fair on Wednesday, October 11 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at American River College in the Student Center. Come meet with employers who are looking to hire students just like you! This event is free and open to all Los Rios students and community members; no pre-registration is required. 

In addition, check out these upcoming virtual career prep workshops (click on the title to register in advance via Handshake or Zoom):

• Cover Letter Building - Friday, October 6, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
• How to Write a Winning Resume - Friday, October 6, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
• Handshake 101 - Monday, October 9, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
• Department of Consumer Affairs: Now Hiring! - Tuesday, October 17, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
• Sharpen Your Interview Skills - Friday, October 20, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
• Exploring Careers & Majors - Monday, October 30, 4:00 to 5:00 pm

Don't Miss The Great Events ASHÉ Center Has Planned!

At Sacramento City College, we're delighted to invite you to our upcoming ASHÉ (African American Student Healing and Empowerment) events—a platform dedicated to fostering growth, enrichment, and empowerment.

Participation is easy! Simply mark your calendar for the events that interest you, and join us in our collective pursuit of knowledge, empowerment, and growth.

Upcoming ASHÉ Events:

• ASHÉ Peer Mentor Workshop: Black Music Through the Years

Thursday October 12, 12:00 to 1:00pm

• Transfer Workshop for Black Students W/ UC Riverside

Monday, October 16, 2:00 to 3:00pm 

• Black on the Quad! Paint & Sip/Music/Games/Spoken Word @SCC Quad

Tuesday, October 17, 12:00 to 1:00pm



• Black Student Resource Fair

Wednesday, October 18, 11:00 to 2:00pm

Special Election Next Week – October 10-11

As a reminder, Los Rios is holding a Student Special Election on Measure A: Extending the Los Rios-RT Universal Transit Pass Program this coming Tuesday, October 10, and Wednesday, October 11.

Measure A is a proposed extension of the existing Universal Transit Pass (UTP) program. The UTP program gives eligible students access to a semester-long Regional Transit (RT) pass. If approved, this measure would extend the UTP program through December 31, 2028. Students currently paying the UTP would not see any increase in their per-unit fees. For more information, go to losrios.edu/measurea.

To Vote:

• Log in to eServices on October 10-11 from 5:00 am to 11:30 pm
• Click on the “Other Resources” tile
• Select “Elections & Surveys”

There’s Still Time to Add a Class This Fall!

Reminder: Second eight-week term “late-start” classes start next week and there is still time to enroll! There are open seats available in dozens of classes so check the class schedule below and enroll now in eServices. View the Fall 2023 Academic Calendar for enrollment deadlines.