February 24, 2025

Summer Class Schedules Are Here!

The Summer 2025 class schedule is now available! Please encourage students to check out the summer class offerings and make sure they are ready to register for classes. Students’ individual priority enrollment dates/times are available in eServices now and enrollment will begin Monday, March 3.

Black History Month Wraps Up

February is Black History Month and the theme for 2025 is African Americans and Labor. Join Los Rios and Sacramento City College in honoring the contributions, achievements, resilience, and culture of the Black community. 


Join us for our final events celebrating Black History Month, including:


Village Time: Mental Health Matters (SCC ASHÉ Center)

Wednesday, February 26, 1:30 to 3:00 pm

Mental health workshop.


Hip Hop Conference! Rock the School Bells (SCC ASHÉ Center)

Friday, February 28, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Hip Hop Conference! Rock the School Bells

Global Makers: Featuring Didacus Odhiambo, Farmers With a Vision, Kenya

Join us for Global Makers, a series highlighting individuals around the world who create solar cookers and energy-efficient technologies to reduce fossil fuel consumption in cooking. This session features Didacus Pius Odhiambo from Farmers With a Vision in Kenya, who will discuss his energy-efficient stove designed for on-site production in homes across the region.


Taking place on Monday, February 24, from 9:15 to 10:15 am, this event provides a unique opportunity to learn from global innovators working toward sustainable cooking solutions. 


Registration required. Flex credit is available for this event.

Register Now!

SCC Students Join National BioManufacturing Challenge!

A team of Sacramento City College students has advanced to the final phase of the BioMADE Academic Challenge: Future Foods, a national competition focused on biomanufactured food solutions.


In collaboration with UC Davis’ Agricultural and Chemical Engineering Departments, SCC students are researching how to repurpose agricultural waste into food using fungi. Their team is one of only five selected nationwide to present in Washington, D.C., later this February.


SCC Professor Jessica Coppola played a key role in connecting SCC students to this opportunity, emphasizing the rare hands-on research experience for community college students. Check out the article to read more!

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Help SCC Students Succeed – Become a Scholarship Reviewer!

Scholarship season is here, and SCC students are working hard to secure funding for their academic and career goals. Last year, thanks to the dedication of faculty and staff reviewers, 349 students received over $300,000 in scholarships!


You can make a direct impact this year by volunteering as a scholarship reviewer. Your time and support help students achieve their dreams. 


If you're interested, contact Liz Starbuck at starbue@losrios.edu by March 7 to get involved.

Undocu-Knowledge Workshop Series: CHIRLA Meet and Greet

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:

CHIRLA Meet and Greet: A Roundtable Discussion

Wednesday, February 26, 1:00 to 2:00 pm, online via Zoom (register now)


Join CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights) for an informative session where they will provide an overview of their services, highlighting the support they offer to the community. After the presentation, a roundtable discussion will take place, offering an open space for you to ask questions and engage in meaningful dialogue. This is a great opportunity to learn more and get your inquiries addressed in an interactive setting.

UndocuAlly Workshop for Faculty: Creating a Safe and Supportive Campus

Come join us for an essential UndocuAlly training Workshop designed to help faculty create a welcoming and supportive environment for undocumented students. Participants will be provided with resources available to students at all four Los Rios campuses.


This workshop will cover:

✅ An overview of the legal landscape affecting undocumented students

✅ Strategies to make your classroom and campus more undocu-friendly

✅ Guidance on Los Rios policies, including what to do if ICE comes to your classroom

✅ Resources available to undocumented students across all four Los Rios campuses


This professional development activity is limited to employees of the Los Rios Community College District and invited participants.

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📽️ SCC Professor’s Film Selected for Sundance!

Sacramento City College’s Theatre & Film Professor Roberto Chacon-Gutiérrez Young (aka Roberto Fatal) is making waves in the film industry! Their short film, En Memoria, co-written and co-produced with Ali Meyers-Ohki, has been officially selected for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. The film was created with a highly inclusive cast and crew, including SCC students, and was supported by the City of Sacramento’s Innovation and Growth Fund.


This milestone highlights SCC’s commitment to fostering creativity, representation, and professional opportunities for our students. Be sure to share this inspiring news with your students and encourage them to explore SCC’s Theatre & Film programs!

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Los Rios’ Chancellor Holds Office Hours on Campus

Chancellor King will be hosting 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 Monday, March 3 at 3:00 pm in RHS 270.

Student Career and Internship Events

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


Upcoming events include:


Tuesday, February 25, 12:00 to 1:00 pm



Thursday, Feb 27, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm


Thursday, February 27, 12:00 to 1:00 pm

Panther Pride: Catch Our Teams in Action!

Get ready to cheer for your fellow Panthers as they dominate on the court, mat, and diamond this season! Let's pack the stands and show our Panther spirit!


Tuesday, February 25

🎾 Tennis at Sierra @ 1:00 pm

Baseball vs. Folsom Lake @ 2:00 pm

🥎 Softball at Modesto @ 3:00 pm


Wednesday, February 26

🤼‍♀️ Women's Wrestling SCC Tri-Meet #1 @ 5:00 pm


Thursday, February 27

🏐 Women's Beach Volleyball vs. Siskiyous @ Livermore Park; 1:00 pm

🏐 Women's Beach Volleyball vs. Feather River @ Livermore Park; 3:00 pm

⚾ Baseball at Folsom Lake @ 4:00 pm


Visit the Panther Athletics webpage for more information and the full schedule!



See the SCC Faculty & Staff Calendar of Events!

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