Today, Friday, Nov. 12, you should receive an email with your Spring 2022 priority registration appointment date and time. You will also be able to find your enrollment date/time in your eServices account. This appointment time is the earliest you can enroll in classes via eServices, but you can register any time after your scheduled appointment until the end of enrollment.

Note: This is not a counseling appointment. If you need to speak with a counselor, make an appointment as soon as possible.

As part of the 6th Annual Keeping the Dream Alive Conference that will be held virtually Thursday, November 18 and Friday, November 19, Los Rios has partnered with Sacramento State to offer an Undocu-Leadership Student Strand specifically for, and free to, undocumented college and high school students. This series includes access to workshops, keynote speakers, and an expert panel that will provide students tools for leadership and self-empowerment.

The SCC Global Studies Program and Makerspace have collaborated with the Solar Education Project to create an opportunity for the community, solar cooker enthusiasts, clean cooking advocates, educators, and leaders in environmental sustainability to meet leaders in solar cooking, making, sustainability, social change, and economic growth.

In this first of several workshops, join us on Thursday, November 18, at 9 a.m. to learn how to make a Heat Retention Basket Cooker with change leader & maker Grace Chepkemei from Eldoret, Kenya. You'll also learn about future Global Maker events. Featured Global Makers join us from their homes and workshops in Kenya, Haiti, Mexico, Lesotho, Italy, and southern California.

Are you a smoker and would like to quit? Thursday, Nov. 18, is the date for this year's Great American Smokeout. Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time and a plan. Let the Great American Smokeout event be the day to start your journey toward a smoke-free life. The Los Rios Community College District is tobacco-free, smoke-free, and vape-free. The American Cancer Society can help you access the resources and support you need to quit. The American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout website has resources and support to help you quit.

Please join the SCC Geography Department in celebrating Geography Awareness Week by welcoming Dr. Steve Graves, Professor of Geography at CSU Northridge, as he discusses his work analyzing COVID-19 in Los Angeles County. The virtual event is Tuesday, November 16, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Zoom.

The Los Rios Refugee Pathways program is holding a series of informational sessions for refugees/SIV/asylees. 

Careers in Information Technology - Monday, November 15, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Topics covered include:

Careers in Business Administration and Finance - Wednesday, November 17, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Topics covered include:

Careers in Healthcare - Thursday, November 18, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Topics covered include:

Careers in Early Childhood Education - Friday, December 10, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Topics covered include:

Are you looking into jobs in the healthcare field focusing on psychology or mental health? Join representatives from Invo Healthcare on Tuesday, November 16, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm via Zoom (register now) to learn more about this national company that specializes in school-based behavioral health and early intervention services. Invo Healthcare offers opportunities to get hands-on training in the fields of Applied Behavioral Analysis, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Feeding Therapy, and Speech & Language Pathology. They offer growth and career development opportunities regardless of past experience or major/degree. 

Join us on Wednesday, November 17, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm via Zoom (register now) to learn about entry-level careers with one of the fastest-growing tech companies in the nation, Inductive Automation! This is a great opportunity to learn more about the Folsom-based software company, what qualities, skills, and experience they look for in candidates, and what their hiring and interview process is like. The entry-level Technical Analyst position would be a great fit for students in computer science-related majors and those in all majors who are computer savvy and customer-focused. Presented by Inductive Automation's Mitzi Robinson, Human Resources Director, and David Grussenmeyer, University Engagement Manager.

The “Movies for Mental Health” event was listed with an incorrect date in the previous newsletter; we apologize for any confusion. The virtual event will be held Wednesday, Nov. 17, from 2 p.m to 4 p.m. Learn more and register.