February 3, 2025

ARC, CRC, FLC, SCC Pride Center Statement of Support for LGBTQIA+ Community

The staff and faculty in the Pride Centers across Los Rios Community College District are deeply troubled by the recent Executive Order that denies recognition of gender identities beyond the binary of male and female sex assigned at birth. This action attempts to erase the existence and human rights of transgender and non-binary individuals, creating significant barriers to travel, healthcare access, and basic acknowledgment of identity. Additional orders attacking the rights of immigrants and asylum seekers, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and protections against sex discrimination further threaten the well-being of vulnerable LGBTQIA+ populations.

While the constitutionality of these orders is questionable, they have already sparked fear and anxiety among community members. We want to reassure our community: our centers’ doors remain open, and our resolve to serve and uplift our diverse LGBTQIA+ community remains unshaken. Together, we are strong. Together, we will endure. Together, we will support students while they complete their educational journeys to improve their lives during and after their time at Los Rios.

In solidarity,

Tiffany Clark, SCC Pride Center, clarkt@scc.losrios.edu

Celebrate Black History Month

Join Los Rios and Sacramento City College in honoring the achievements, resilience, and contributions of the Black community during Black History Month. This upcoming February, we’re excited to offer a series of events and activities designed to educate, inspire, and celebrate.

RAZA & ASHÉ Scholarship Workshop (SCC ASHÉ Center)

Tuesday, February 4, 12:00 to 1:00 pm

Find out about applying for foundation scholarships and the application process.

Village Time: Black Student Leadership Development (SCC ASHÉ Center)

Wednesday, February 5, 1:30 to 3:00 pm

What does leadership look like, and how can you tap into your leadership skills?

Village Time: Giving Black Women Their Flowers! Self Care, Wellness, and Affirmation (SCC ASHÉ Center)

Wednesday, February 12, 1:30 to 3:00 pm

Uplifting and affirming our Black women.

Village Time: Student Panel - Navigating Professional Spaces (SCC ASHÉ Center)

Wednesday, February 19, 1:30 to 3:00 pm

Students share their experience attending Umoja, A2MEND, and Pace PD Opportunities.

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

Happy Lunar New Year!

Lunar New Year is a holiday observed by many Asian cultures as a way to celebrate the beginning of a new year based on the Lunar calendar. Although each culture celebrates a little differently, the holiday is a time for family, renewal and traditions.

Each year is associated with a different animal from the Chinese Zodiac – 2025 is the Year of the Snake!

Enhance Communication with Namecoach in Outlook

With over 30 million names in the world, 80% of which have multiple pronunciations, getting someone's name right is the first step in showing that you respect and appreciate them. Namecoach provides a seamless solution to the common problem of name mispronunciation.

Namecoach is an available add-in for Microsoft Outlook that allows you to add a personalized recording of your name with proper pronunciation to your email signature, ensuring that colleagues and students can address you correctly and respectfully.

To start using this feature, simply add the Namecoach add-in to your Outlook and record your name. We encourage all employees to use this helpful feature. Click on the appropriate link below for instructions:

Career Growth for Classified Professionals

Join us for a free webinar, “Climbing the Ladder: Career Growth Strategies for Classified Professionals,” on Friday, February 7, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm, online via Zoom. Attendees will learn:

Concrete advice for all classified professionals
Insight, challenges, and solutions for advancement strategies
Unwritten rules for advancing your career

Panelists include Scott Thayer, President of Cypress College, Jamille Teer, Facilities Project Coordinator for Peralta Community College District, and Feras Asakrieh, author of Seven Unwritten Rules of Advancing Your Career: Advice Your Boss Won’t Tell You to Achieve the Career Success Your Deserve. Hosted by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office and the CSU Fullerton College of Education.

New Student Job and Internship Opportunities

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.

Go to Handshake

Explore Career Services: Open House Event!

Visit us on Thursday, February 6, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm for a special Career Services Open House, where students, faculty and staff can learn more about the career resources available to students.

Our team is dedicated to helping students succeed beyond the classroom by providing career focused support with resume and cover letter writing, Handshake profile setup, job searches, internship opportunities, and job skills workshops. We look forward to connecting with you and sharing how Career Services can support your students' success!

Event Details

Audition for "She Kills Monsters" at City Theater!

The Sacramento City College Theatre Arts Department is holding auditions for She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen, directed by Janey Pintar.

About the Play:

This action-packed, heartfelt dramedy follows Agnes Evans as she embarks on a fantastical journey through her late sister Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons world. Along the way, she encounters magical creatures, fierce warriors, and the bonds that connect them all.

Auditions:

📅 Friday, February 7 (5:00 to 7:00 pm)

📅 Saturday, February 8 (12:00 to 2:00 pm)

📍 Art Court Theatre (PAC 160), SCC

Callbacks:

📅 Saturday, February 15 (12:00 pm)

What to Bring: