Cityscape

March 24, 2025

Show Your Panther Pride at Celebrate City!

Celebrate City is right around the corner—Thursday, April 17—and we want YOU to be part of the fun! This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your department, program, or service while connecting with students, alumni, and the community.

Sign up by Thursday, March 27 to host a table in the main quad and share what makes your program special. Whether it’s hands-on activities, giveaways, or helpful resources, your participation helps highlight the incredible work we do at SCC!

Event Highlights:

⚾ Free Baseball Game: SCC vs. Santa Rosa at 2:00 pm in Union Stadium

🎶 Music & Entertainment: Live performances in the main quad

🍔 Food Trucks: Delicious bites

🅿️ Free Parking & Admission

🏆 Celebrate City Award: One participating department will be honored with this custom trophy and special recognition—will it be yours?

Let us know how you'll participate by Thursday, March 27. See you there!

Get Your 2025 Celebrate City Email Signature!

We’ve created two unique Celebrate City email signature templates for SCC staff and faculty to help spread the word!

Choose the design that fits your style and update your email signature to encourage others to join the fun at Celebrate City on April 17.

🔔 Reminder: Please switch back to the standard SCC email signature after the event to keep your signature up-to-date.

Download the templates and instructions by clicking the button below!

Thank you for helping us promote this celebration of Panther Pride!

Download 2025 Celebrate City Signature!

Congratulations to SCC’s 2025 PTK All-California Academic Honor Roll Students!

The Community College League of California is proud to recognize the 2025 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) All-California Academic Honor Roll, celebrating the academic excellence and dedication of community college students across the state.

A special congratulations to Sara Borges, Anna Forsgren, Scott Lee, and Fnu Sohail from Sacramento City College for their outstanding achievements!

These students represent the best of SCC, and we celebrate their hard work and commitment to academic success.

To view the full list of honorees, visit 2025 PTK All-California Academic Honor Roll.

SCC Students Recognized as Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Semifinalists

Scott Lee, Araceli Robles, and Sohail Sohail from SCC have been named semifinalists for the Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, an award providing up to $55,000 per year to support community college students as they transfer to a four-year institution.

This distinction places Scott, Araceli, and Sohail among a select group of 467 students nationwide recognized for their academic excellence, perseverance, and leadership.

SCC celebrates this impressive accomplishment with you. Congrats, Panthers!

For more details, visit the Cooke Foundation website.

SEAP APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR FY 2025-26

We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the Student Equity and Achievement Program (SEAP) funding for the 2025-26 fiscal year. SEAP was established with the goal of eliminating achievement gaps and supporting the success of disproportionately impacted (DI) student populations.

Key Dates and Deadlines

Application Closes: Friday, April 18

Application Workshop (Zoom): Friday, April 18, 10:00 to 11:00 am

Application Link: Submit Your SEAP Application

Tentative Award Notifications: Early May

We invite you to submit your proposals for innovative programs and activities that align with the goals outlined in SCC's Student Equity Plan (SEP). To qualify for funding, your request must address at least one of the key metrics and target one DI student group. We encourage you to review the SCC Student Data Dashboards to better understand the student achievement gaps and identify how your program can help close these gaps.

We look forward to receiving your applications and supporting initiatives that further our commitment to equity and student success!

Visit SEAP Webpage

Undocu-Knowledge Workshop Series: Family-Based Immigration

Los Rios’ Undocumented Student Support Centers continues its series of timely and informative workshops designed to provide critical support and guidance to undocumented individuals, students, and their families. Whether you're directly impacted or seeking to be an informed ally, these workshops offer valuable insights and resources for navigating complex immigration challenges.

Upcoming Session:

Family-Based Immigration

Wednesday, March 26, 1:00 to 2:00 pm, online via Zoom (register in advance)

Family-based petitions are a key pathway to reunite families under U.S. immigration laws. This workshop offers a general guide to understanding eligibility, filing requirements, and the overall process for sponsoring relatives.

Public Safety Career Fair at SCC

Interested in supporting students pursuing a career in public safety? Encourage them to attend Career Services’ Public Safety Career Fair on Thursday, March 27, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in SCC’s Quad. There they’ll have a chance to meet with representatives from city, county, state, and federal agencies to learn about career growth, job opportunities, pay, and more. Feel free to stop by yourself to explore specialized gear and vehicles used by public safety professionals as well.

Public Safety Career Fair

Handshake Highlights – Paid Student Internships and Job Opportunities in Sac Area

The Los Rios Work Experience and Internship Program team is hard at work identifying great local internships and jobs for students. Here are a few recent highlights from Handshake – an easy-to-use online platform where students and alumni can find full-time and part-time jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities. Please share with students!

Career and Internship Events

All students are invited to attend a variety of virtual events this month that can help with your job and career search! Click on the event title below for more information and to register in advance via Handshake.

Upcoming events include:

How to Write an Effective Resume Workshop - Tuesday, March 25, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Internship Info Session with the Sacramento Kings - Thursday, March 27, 12:00 to 1:00 pm

Student Leadership Applications Open!

Encourage your students to make a difference on campus by running for a position in the Student Associated Council or as the district-wide student trustee. Applications are due by Tuesday, April 1, before 5:00 pm. Voting will take place online on April 22-23.

Let’s support students in stepping up to leadership roles!

Spring 2025 Student Elections

Creative Connections: Word Bracelet Making with Craft Club & Writing Center

Bring your creative energy and join the SCC Craft Club and Writing Center for a relaxing and fun bracelet-making session on Tuesday, March 25, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in LRC -144 . Spread the word and invite students to explore the Writing Center in a fun and relaxing way.

Whether you’re an expert crafter or just looking to unwind, Snacks will be provided to keep the creativity flowing!

Event Details

Spring into STEM at SCC!

STEM is for Everyone! Explore how SCC’s STEM programs can enhance your professional development and future opportunities! Encourage students to drop by the Natural Sciences quad area on Thursday, March 27, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm for exciting chemistry demos, career insights, swag, food, and more. Chat with faculty from the Chemistry, Math, and Physics departments to learn how STEM can support your journey.

Don’t miss this opportunity to dive into the world of STEM and connect with experts!

Spring into STEM

Los Rios Chancellor Office Hours on Campus

Chancellor Brian King will be holding office hours at each Los Rios college. This is an opportunity for faculty, staff, or students to drop in and talk to Chancellor King about any topic(s) important to you or your college in general.

Chancellor King's next Office Hour at SCC will be Wednesday, April 2 at 1:00 pm in RHS 270.