Meet Your New Student Representatives!
We'd like to congratulate and welcome your newly elected student leaders for the upcoming 2022-2023 academic year:
Student Senate
- President: Marissa Galvan
- SVice President: March Chechenin Gelfer
- Treasurer: Andrea Anaya
- Secretary: Manvi Ram
- Secretary of Outreach and Development: Olivia Garcia-Godos Martinez
- Secretary of Technology: Melody On
- Senators: Alicia Ngo, Bismillah Pezhand, Colin Kemp, Desiree Jauregui, Tehya Woodcock
Clubs and Events Board
- President: Hibah Ahmed
- Vice President: NeKayla Irvin
- Secretary of Equity and Diversity: Nancy Eke
Also, congratulations to FLC student Trajan Robinson, who has been elected to represent all of the Los Rios student body as the Student Trustee. In addition to serving as the student voice on the Board of Trustees, the Student Trustee chairs the Student Advisory Committee, which provides a forum for communication and exchange of ideas, information, and concerns among students.
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Get Ready for Finals
Finals are just around the corner, Panthers! The last day of regular instruction is Wednesday, May 11. Final exams will be held from Thursday, May 12 through Wednesday, May 18. View the final exam schedule and check with your instructors to confirm your exam day/time.
We’ve put together a list of tips to help you get ready for your finals and take your final test.
Pre-Test
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Access online tutoring support
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Have a final paper or project with a lot of writing? The Writing Center can help support you!
- If available, take a practice exam
- Be prepared – study class materials
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Determine when you will take your final exams
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Your physical and mental health is important. Don’t forget that as a student you have access to TimelyCare with 24/7 mental and medical virtual care for students.
Taking the Test
- If you’re taking a test for an online class:
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Find a quiet test-taking spot with minimal distractions and check your computer to make sure the location has adequate internet. Technical problems? Don’t panic. Contact your instructor immediately detailing the exact problem.
- Don’t leave the test page – you may lose your work
- Clear your mind before you get started: put both feet flat on the floor, sit up straight, take a slow deep breath (or two or three), and begin!
- Plan your allotted time – keep your eye on the clock
- Give yourself time to check your work before turning it in
Best of luck on your final exams – you've got this! And remember, summer is almost here.
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Textbook Buyback and Rental Returns
Sell Your Textbooks
At the end of each term (or whenever you no longer need the book), the college bookstore will buy back textbooks based on the book’s current market value and if the book is scheduled to be used by an instructor next term.
You can sell back your books in one of two ways:
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Online via the bookstore's partner website, ValoreBooks; or
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In-person at the Bookstore – view store hours and sell back FAQs
Return Textbook Rentals
If you rented textbooks this semester from the bookstore, they are due to be returned by Wednesday, May 18.
You can return your books in one of two ways:
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In-person at the SCC Bookstore – view store hours
- Ship your rentals to the store, using the shipping carrier of your choice. Note: Shipping is at your expense.
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Sign in to your bookstore account using the same email address you provided at the register in-store or entered when you rented online. Note: If you don’t know your password, that’s OK – just click “Forgot Password” to reset.
- Once you’ve signed in, you will be navigated to the Rentals page to view your Rental Account Information and Rental History.
- Click “Return all Rentals by Mail” and follow the steps to print your packing slip.
- Print your packing slip, and include with your rental shipment. Your packing slip is crucial to include in your box – it identifies you, what you’re returning, and where to send your rentals.
For questions, please contact the SCC Bookstore at sccbookstore@losrios.edu or 916-558-2421.
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Reminder: Complete the Campus Climate Survey
You are invited to share your experiences at SCC so we can better understand and improve the campus culture and learning environment, both in-person and online.
The Campus Climate Survey should take approximately 20 minutes to complete; check your email for the link. Note: Your participation in this survey is confidential and the college will not share your personal information or your responses. Survey findings will be presented in summary form only, and your name and identifying information will not be used in any report. Your responses to this survey will help us make improvements to policies and practices at SCC to create a more welcoming, affirming, and inclusive environment for students. The deadline to complete the survey is Wednesday, May 25.
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Freeport Blvd. Project
The City of Sacramento is seeking your help in getting feedback on the emerging vision for Freeport Boulevard. The project goals include enhancing transportation safety, improving mobility, and planning with and for the community. Be a part of the change and submit your feedback by taking the online survey by May 15.
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Student Art Show
The Annual Sacramento City College Student Art Show is open in the Kondos Gallery! This year's Guest Juror is Sacramento Artist Gale Hart who selected 43 pieces from SCC student art, created in the past two years. Don’t miss this exciting display of student talent!
Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. or by appointment, Kondos Gallery: Fischbacher Fine Arts Building (FIA123)
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Workshop with Transfer Center Specialist
Learn about the UC Transfer Admissions Planner known as UC TAP and be able to create a UC TAP account during the workshop.
- May 6 from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
- May 9 from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- May 18 from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- May 26 from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
- May 27 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Department of Rehabilitation Application Workshops
The Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) works with consumers and the Los Rios Disability Services and Programs for Students (DSPS) and WorkAbility III programs to provide services resulting in gainful employment for individuals with disabilities. Application workshops are held every Wednesday, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm, to help students learn more about the available support and services and how to get started!
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Dealing With Allies Who Mean Well
The work we do in cultural empowerment spaces is challenging, including engaging with allies who miss the mark. How do we nurture their desire to help while coaching them on how to better serve our diverse communities? This workshop will be presented on Thursday, May 12, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm via Zoom by Dr. Virginia Loh-Hagan, Director of the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Resource Center (APIDA) at San Diego State University. The workshop aims to equip people with the tools to be strong allies and provide strategies on how to hold others accountable. Attendees will have the chance to win the children's book, Nian: The Chinese New Year Dragon, authored by Dr. Loh-Hagan. Hosted by the FLC Equity Center.
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New IT Web Portal Coming Soon!
To better serve students, Los Rios is developing a new web portal to support the fulfillment of your IT needs in one online location. Regardless of what college you are from, you'll have access to a common platform to handle issues ranging from eServices to Google account access, and so on. Called ServiceCentral, the goals of the new portal are to:
- Simplify how you get support from IT
- Allow you to see what's happening with your request online
- Provide you with faster responses to issues and requests
The anticipated go-live is late Spring 2022. Be on the lookout for additional announcements as we get closer to launch or visit our ServiceCentral page for the most up-to-date information.
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Study Abroad Update
Studying abroad can be a life-changing experience! The Los Rios Study Abroad Program has upcoming opportunities in London for Fall 2022 and Florence, Italy for Spring 2023.
Minimum participation requirements:
- 18 years of age
- 12 college level units completed
- 2.25 college GPA
Study in London September 8 through December 9, 2022
Study in London this fall semester with a group of students from the Los Rios colleges and three other Northern California schools. You must complete at least 12 units of coursework during the semester; options include biology, business, English, and art.
View the flyer for more Information on costs, deadlines, and travel, or attend one of the following virtual info sessions held via Zoom:
- Friday, May 6, 8:00 to 8:30pm
- Monday, May 9, 7:30 to 8:00pm
- Tuesday, May 10, 3:15 to 3:45pm
- Wednesday, May 11, 2:30pm to 3:00pm
- Thursday, May 12, 3:00 to 3:30pm and 7:30 to 8:00pm
Financial aid, scholarships, and loans may be available to help with program expenses. Questions about financial aid should be directed to ARC Financial Aid Officer Stephanie Tran at TranS@arc.losrios.edu.
Applications are due Friday, May 13, but late applications will be accepted through June 15 as space permits. For more information or to apply, visit the Study Abroad website. You can also email the program office at studyabroad@losrios.edu or the Fall 2022 program faculty member Fran Keller at KellerM@flc.losrios.edu.
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Upcoming Events
May 6, 12 pm - 1 pm
May 6, 2 pm - 3:15 pm
May 6, 2 pm - 3 pm
May 6, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
May 6, 7 pm - 9 pm
May 6, 8 pm - 8:30 pm
May 7, 10 am - 1 pm
May 7, 7 pm - 9 pm
Nunsense: Musical in Concert!
May 9, 10 am - 1 am
May 9, 11 am - 3 pm
May 10, 12 pm - 1 pm
May 10, 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
May 11, 12 pm - 1 pm
May 11, 12 pm - 1 pm
May 11, 4 pm - 6 pm
May 11, 5:30 pm
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