Cityscape

April 23, 2021

Don’t forget to Register for Curbside Commencement

The deadline for grads to register to participate in Curbside Commencement is Saturday, May 1. Make sure to visit the Commencement webpage for more information about Curbside Commencement including where to purchase your cap and gown, vehicle requirements, the event route, and other FAQs. We hope to see you there!

Lavender Celebration

If you will be graduating, obtaining a certificate, or transferring in Spring or Summer 2021 and are a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, join us in celebrating your achievement at the Lavender Celebration on Friday, May 7 on Zoom! The celebration will open with a DJ performance by DJ SUB OH at 5:30 pm and the ceremony will follow at 6 pm.

Graduates and guests should register by Wednesday, May 5 to participate.

Grad Registration

Guest Registration

Next Week: Los Rios Career Fair

All Los Rios students and alumni are invited to join us on Tuesday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a virtual career fair! Employers will host one-on-one appointments and group sessions via Handshake, Los Rios’ online job and internship platform, to discuss available jobs and internships. Don’t miss out, register for the Career Fair today!

The RASA Center is Hiring!

The SCC RASA Center is hiring for peer mentor positions. The deadline to apply is Monday, May 3, at 5 p.m. Make sure to check out the job posting as well as the job application.

Qualifications:

Knowledgeable of campus and community resources
Enrolled in at least 6 units at Los Rios
Minimum 2.0 GPA
Flexible Schedule

If you have questions or need more information, please contact the SCC RASA Center.

Outstanding Essay Contest

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to submit an essay to the SCC Outstanding Essay Contest. First prize is $1,000!

The deadline to submit your essay is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 30. Make sure to take a look at the writing prompt and entry guidelines. We can’t wait to see all the great submissions!

Colorism, Texturism, and the Impact It Has on Black Confidence

The SCC ASHÉ Center welcomes you to join them for a discussion focused on unpacking the impacts of colorism (differential treatment based on skin color, especially favoritism toward those with a lighter skin tone and mistreatment or exclusion of those with a darker skin tone) and texturism (favoring or praising Black hair with looser, finer curl patterns) on Black confidence on Wednesday, April 28, at 2 p.m. via Zoom.

Los Rios Sexual Assault Awareness Panel and Resource Fair

Los Rios’ WEAVE Confidential Advocate is partnering with campus programs to close Sexual Assault Awareness Month with an informational panel on Friday, April 30, from 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Panelists will be discussing the impacts of sexual assault in our communities, how we can contribute to prevention, what campus resources are available, and how to be supportive allies to survivors. To attend, register in advance to be sent the Zoom information.

Support Survivors of Sexual Violence

April 28, 2021 has been designated Denim Day to raise awareness and support for survivors of sexual violence. Visit the Denim Day website for more information about its history and observance.

Arab American Heritage Month

National Arab American Heritage Month is a time for celebrating the history, contributions, and culture of the diverse population of Arab Americans. This month recognizes the contributions of the 3.7 million members of the Arab community in the United States. In medicine, law, business, technology, civic engagement, government, and culture, Arab Americans have been, and continue to be, an invaluable part of the mosaic of American life.

Open Mic: Changing the Narrative — Joy and Gratitude in Trying Times

Bring your poems, stories, songs, thoughts, or share someone else's, as we change the narrative, celebrate our Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, and focus on joy and gratitude to combat hate, racism, and resulting trauma. Join us on Friday, April 30 at noon via Zoom for this Open Mic opportunity. With this event, we strive to lift our mood and spirits for improved mental health. Hosted by the FLC Equity Center.

City Theatre Presents "10 Ways to Survive Life in a Quarantine"

City Theatre closes out its all online 2020-21 season with "10 Ways to Survive Life in a Quarantine." Playwright Don Zolidis has written a comedic Zoom play with a menagerie of characters sharing their quick and quirky home quarantine survival techniques.

"10 Ways to Survive Life in a Quarantine" opens Thursday, April 29 and plays through Sunday, May 9. Evening performances are streaming live at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and pre-recorded performances are available beginning at 2 p.m. until midnight on Sundays. All performances will be streaming online with a ticket price of $10 per person.

Legacy of Blue: Gregory Kondos Remembered

The following is an excerpt from the article titled "Gregory Kondos’ Legacy of Blue: Namesake of City College Art Gallery Remembered," written by Casey Rafter, co-written by Amaya Torres, that was published in SCC's student-run newspaper, The Express.

Daubert said that while he was running the gallery, he would see Kondos once a month. Kondos never missed a reception, even when he had gotten much older and was unable to walk. According to Daubert, Kondos would arrive, usually with his wife pushing his wheelchair, and hold court. He loved the fact that he got to be the elder statesman.

“The main thing I remember was his generosity. He would print up posters of his famous paintings and then individually sign them to sell them at our Christmas sale and donate all the funds to the art department,” Daubert said. “He would come in and do painting demonstrations between shows, set up an easel and invite the students to come in and watch him paint.”