Undocumented Student Month of Action
Join us in October for a powerful month of action dedicated to supporting undocumented students throughout the Los Rios Community College District. From vital workshops on transferring to a four-year university to understanding your rights and participating in safe protest strategies, these events are designed to empower, inform, and inspire. Click on the event title for more information and/or to register!
Transferring to a Four-Year University as an Undocumented Student
Tuesday, October 8, from 3:00 to 4:30 pm - via Zoom
This webinar provides crucial information, resources, and support to help you succeed in your academic journey.
2nd Annual I Stand With Immigrants Day of Action
Tuesday, October 15, 12:00 to - 1:00 pm. - Student Center
Join us for the I Stand With Immigrants Day of Action during this pivotal election year! Now more than ever, immigrants and their families need your support. Every day, elected officials are making decisions that directly affect the lives of our undocumented friends, family, and neighbors. Stand with us and make your voice heard!
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The Road to Graduation
If you plan to complete your degree or certificate at the end of this semester (Fall 2024), make sure to submit your graduation petition by the Friday, October 4 deadline. If you need to see a counselor before filing your petition, don't wait – make your counseling appointment today!
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Join Our Graduation Petition Workshop
Need help with your graduation petition? Join this virtual workshop for step-by-step guidance from our counseling team. Be sure to register in advance to secure your spot.
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Monday, September 30, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (Virtual via Zoom)
- Tuesday, October 1, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (In-Person – Counseling Office RHN 147)
- Wednesday, October 2, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (In-Person – Financial Aid Lab STS 103)
- Thursday, October 3, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (In-Person – Counseling Office RHN 147)
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Sacramento City College Celebrates the Joan Didion Learning Resource Center
On Tuesday, September 24, SCC officially renamed its library to the Joan Didion Learning Resource Center. Didion was an SCC student who would later become a journalist, novelist, memoirist, essayist, and screenwriter who wrote some of the sharpest and most evocative analyses of culture, politics, literature, family, and loss.
Join us in celebrating this significant milestone at the Joan Didion Learning Resource Center, and visit the new exhibit that pays tribute to one of our most celebrated writers. Thank you to everyone who participated in this special event, helping us honor an icon of literature and culture!
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The exhibit was created by Savannah Rose, a Design & Digital Media student at SCC, with valuable support from SCC Professor Robyn Waxman, Kim Whitfield from the California State Railroad Museum, and Exhibits Coordinator Amy Greer.
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Resume Building Workshop for Immigrants/Refugees
The Los Rios Refugee Career Pathways program will present a Resume Building Workshop on September 30, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm at the Ethan Way Center, located at 1410 Ethan Way, Sacramento, CA 95825. During the workshop, you'll learn about55 resume structure, key formatting tips, and how to present your unique skills to potential employers in a way that stands out. Pre-registration is required to attend; feel free to contact us at refugees@losrios.edu.
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Transfer Center CSU Application Workshop
The Transfer Center is hosting a CSU application workshop on Wednesday, October 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Rodda Hall North - RHN 138; the Transfer Center. We will be printing out transcripts and helping students navigate the application and fill it in correctly.
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SCC’s Professor Danny Romero Recipient of PEN Oakland Award!
Exciting news! Our very own SCC English professor, Danny Romero, has been honored with the prestigious 2024 PEN Oakland Josephine Miles Award for his poetry collection, "Mi Vida Oakland (and other poems)". This is an incredible achievement, celebrating his remarkable contribution to the literary world. He’ll be formally recognized at a virtual ceremony this December, and we couldn’t be more proud. Let’s come together to celebrate and acknowledge this outstanding accomplishment from one of our own!
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Second Eight-Week Classes Start Soon
Looking for one more class to round out your fall schedule? Second eight-week term classes start the week of October 17, and there is still time to enroll! Seats are available in dozens of classes, so check the schedule and enroll now in eServices!
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Chancellor Office Hours
Chancellor Brian King will be hosting monthly 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 on Monday, October 7 from 10:00 to 11:00 am. in RHS-270.
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Free Clean Slate Program Expungement Clinic
Transform your future with clean-slate services! The Los Rios Reentry Education programs have teamed up with The Access Project to provide clean slate services to all community college students, including current and former students. At this clinic, you can get a copy of your record from the Department of Justice, your RAP analysis, paperwork assistance, and much more. To get started, you MUST register in advance!
Date/Time: Saturday, September 28, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: ARC Student Center Community Room 1
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Explore Florence! Spring 2025 Study Abroad Program Informational Meeting
Benvenuto in Italia! The Spring 2025 Study Abroad Program for Florence is now accepting applications. Join us for an informational meeting at Folsom Lake College on Tuesday, October 1, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in Aspen Hall FL1-8.
This 90-day program offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Italian culture while earning 12-15 UC/CSU transferable units. Learn more about this extraordinary study abroad experience and get your questions answered.
For additional information, feel free to contact Professor Joseph M. Steever or email StudyAbroad@losrios.edu.
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Author Speaker Series: Julissa Arce
Los Rios students and staff are invited to ARC to welcome Julissa Arce, a leading voice for social justice, immigrant rights, and education equality, and the best-selling author of “You Sound Like a White Girl”. She will be speaking on Monday, September 30, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in ARC’s Student Center Cafeteria.
This FREE event is open to all Los Rios students and staff, but an RSVP is required.
Special Presentation with SCC's Raza Center
Julissa Arce will also join the RAZA Center and The Puente Program on Tuesday, October 1, from 9:00 to 10:30 am. in the Student Center. No registration is required for the event hosted at SCC—just drop by and get inspired!
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Latino Book & Family Festival
SCC is excited to host the annual Latino Book & Family Festival on Saturday, September 28 from 10:00 am. to 3:30 pm. This free family-friendly event brings together exciting activities and renowned speakers. Don’t miss special appearances by actor and director Edward James Olmos, award-winning authors Reyna Grande and Victor Villaseñor. Bring the whole family for a day of inspiration, books, and culture!
- Live Entertainment
- Over 100 Exhibitors
- Book Autographs
- Bilingual Activities & Workshops
- Food Vendors
- Community Resources
- Raffles and More!
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Get Started on Your Writing Assignment - Skills Workshop
Feeling stuck on a writing assignment? Join the SCC Writing Center for a virtual workshop on Monday, September 30, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. to learn helpful strategies for getting started on your writing project. Whether you're brainstorming ideas, or organizing your thoughts, this workshop will provide the tools you need to kick off your assignment with confidence. Be sure to register in advance and take the first step toward a successful paper.
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Career Preparedness Workshops
All students are invited to attend a variety of virtual workshops this month that can help with your job and career search! Click on the workshop title below for more information and to register in advance via Handshake.
Upcoming workshops include:
Internship Info Session: SMUD - Wednesday, October 2, 12:00 to 1:00 pm.
Join SMUD’s recruitment team and learn how to boost your chances of landing a job at SMUD and other civil service agencies. You’ll learn skills like decoding job postings, sharpening your resume, and acing behavior-based interviews.
Plan Your Job Search Like a Heist - Friday, October 4, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Ready to execute the perfect job heist? In today’s competitive job market, it takes more than just luck to land your dream job. Join us for an action-packed online workshop to discover strategies that target the best opportunities and land your dream job!
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Disability as Diversity Poster Contest Extension
The submission deadline for the Los Rios Poster Contest, “Celebrating Disability as Diversity”, has been extended to October 15, 2024!
This contest is open to all Los Rios students, inviting you to create artwork that reflects the theme: Disability = Diversity, Strength, and Pride. You can incorporate messages like "Disability Rights are Human Rights" or "Celebrate Neurodiversity," or come up with your own ideas.
Winners will receive prizes and have their posters displayed across Los Rios campuses, including Sacramento City College’s new Disability Cultural Center. Submit your design and don’t miss this extended opportunity to showcase your creativity!
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