Folsom Lake College

Join SCC for a Green Table Talk - Sustainability at CSU Sacramento on Thursday, May 6, at 3 PM. Zoom ID: 485 225 7290

Los Rios colleges announces more in-person Fall 2021 classes and servicces, plan to reopen fully in spring 2022. For more information on the Los Rios reopening process visit www.losrios.edu/reopening

Happy Star Wars Day! May the 4th be with you, young Jedis!

Join us virtually on May 6 at 12 PM in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and to talk with SCC/RISE Alumni Jimina Afuola about the importance of community and resources. Zoom ID: 617 261 5038

What do we do after we've been vaccinated? Come to "After Shot," a COVID-19 vaccine information session, to learn about best practices post-vaccination. The session will be held Wednesday, May 5, at 11 AM, Zoom ID: 989 3215 4406.

We'd like to congratulate and welcome your new Associated Students of Folsom Lake College student leaders for the upcoming 2021-2022 academic year: Vice President: Trajan Robinson Treasurer: Sangeeta Kumar Senators: Zoila Adalia, Dustin Gaddis, and Jonathon Wang... If you would like to get involved or fill a vacant position in the Student Senate or Clubs and Events Board, contact Student Life Supervisor Jessica Pressley at [email protected]. In addition, congratulations to Sacramento City College (Official) student Jenn Galinato who has been elected to represent all of the Los Rios Community College District 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. Special thanks to FLC student Toni Schiffmaier who served as the Student Trustee for the 2020-2021 year!

Join us Monday, Nov. 9, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., for guest presenter Lisa Daniels, the executive Director of the Unsung Heroes Living History Project, sharing her story and walking us through the history of African American veterans. The Unsung Heroes Project salutes and preserves the legacy of African Americans in the military in multiple ways by collecting life stories, documents, recordings and pictures of veterans and their families. Open to all Los Rios and community members! Contact Dr. Chochezi at [email protected] for more information. Zoom: bit.ly/equitymondays Password: eqtyMON

FLC Admission & Records Evaluator/Degree Auditor Rochelle Franco donated her first unit of blood at a campus blood drive in 2003. On October 31, 2020 she reached an awe-inspiring milestone - a total of 30 gallons of lifesaving blood donated! Rochelle shares, "Because campus blood drives have been canceled, it is so important to go into your local Vitalant or American Red Cross and donate blood. Especially as we head into cold and flu season, and now that surgeries have resumed, the need for blood components is high. Please consider rolling up your sleeve and making a difference in our region."

Join us for a Mid-Semester Update - Addressing Racial Equity & Justice next Mon., Nov. 9 from 12-1:30pm via Zoom (login: https://tinyurl.com/flcequityupdate) to learn about Folsom Lake College’s ongoing efforts and long terms plans to close equity gaps for our disproportionately impacted student populations, as well as plans to address anti-Blackness and cultivate a culture of anti-racism on campus. Participants are welcome to share insights and ideas to inform this critical work at our college.

Don't miss the Next Frontier Conference & Expo, Nov. 10 - Nov. 11, empowering 100,000+ students, early STEM career adults, and STEM entrepreneurs on their pathway to success! Register now: www.base11.com/next-frontier-2020

Students are now able to select a preferred email to receive all official college and district communications! Things to know: Students can change their preferred email at any time via Canvas (for preferred email within Canvas only) and eServices (for preferred email for all other Los Rios systems). Note: Because Canvas relies on Los Rios Gmail for the Google Apps integration to work properly, for now, the changes must be made separately in both eServices and Canvas. Rosters will now indicate which email a student prefers so that faculty always have the most current correct information available when attempting to contact a student. All students still have access to Los Rios Gmail if they prefer or need a .edu email account.

You made it through Election Day - now take a deep breath and join us for a Post-Election Campus Forum tomorrow, Thurs., Nov. 5 from 12-1pm via Zoom (login: https://tinyurl.com/flcpostelection). FLC Political Science professor Deanne Repetto will provide non-partisan context and understanding of the political process and this year’s election. Licensed psychologist Dr. Tameka Jackson will also be available to address emotional stress/anxiety that the election may have caused members of our college community, regardless of your political affiliation.

Register today for the UCD Black Excellence Symposium, Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Staff and students will discuss practical topics such as student resources and UC application tips. This is an event that current and prospective students won’t want to miss. Register at https://ua.ucdavis.edu/register/BES20

If you are feeling anxious or stressed, you are not alone! Election season can be a stressful time. Here are some tips to help manage election season stress. Take a break from the news and from social media. Information overload is a thing! Make an effort to switch off your screen periodically and try turning off notification to content that may be triggering. Take care of your body. Drink water, eat well-balanced meals, take deep breaths. Aside from staying safe, stay h...ealthy. Take time to unwind. Use a few minutes of your day to do something you enjoy. Connect with others. Talk to people you trust about your concerns and how you're feeling. Check the online calendar for events where you can feel connected and supported. Ask for help. Los Rios has partnered with Timely MD to provide free online medical and mental health care for students. www.flctelehealth.com

Don't forget to vote! Polling places and dropoff locations open until 8 p.m. As long as you are in line by 8 p.m., you will be able to vote! Find your locations and more info at vote.org.

Let's talk about the election results! Thursday, 11/5, 5 pm - 6:30 pm, Zoom ID 932 47069868

Did you have the chance to participate in Internship Info Week Oct. 15-22? If not, you can now check out recordings of all of the presentations at: https://flc.losrios.edu/intern-week

Come to our Election Day Hangout as part of our workshop series for Undocumented Student Weeks of Action, Nov. 3, from 5 pm - 6 pm! We'll talk about your rights and wellness strategies during what could be a stressful time. Zoom ID 913 9505 9712

In November, we celebrate Native American Heritage Month! Learn more at @kviepbs www.pbs.org/specials/native-american-heritage-month

Have a safe and spoooooky Halloween!