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The JOHn Letter Student Activities for the Week of April 21st - April 27th 2014
Email your items to [email protected]. Deadline is Wednesday at Noon prior to the week of publication.
Campus Activities
Available at the Student Life Desk:Student IDs - Free (replacement $10)
RTD 10-ride booklets - $17Locker Rental - $8
Movie Tickets (limit 6) - $8Postage Stamps (limit 6) - 49¢
Photocopies - 10¢/pageColor Prints - 50¢/page
Faxes - 50¢ local $1 long distance
Checkout with Current ID:Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 Games
Pool Balls and CuesComputer Equipment
Ping-Pong Paddles & BallsBasketballs, Volleyballs, Soccerballs
Tennis Equipment
All events listed in the John Letter are open and FREE for Current Students unless otherwise noted!
Tuesday, April 22nd
Monday, April 21st
I’m Great, Now What? Personal Statements
Learn how to talk about how great you are without sounding stuck up. This workshop
includes how to develop an elevator speech, tips and tricks for writing personal statements
such as those needed on scholarship applications, and how to filter personal details
in social situations.5:30 - 7:00 p.m. in the Gateway Room
Wednesday, April 23rd
STEM Week!Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
events; for more information go to rrcc.edu/studentWeekly/
Costume ContestScience Fiction.
Science Fact.12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in the Great Hall
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Careers in Social JusticeI want to save the world.” Sound naive?
Perhaps a bit cliche? Or could it be part of a legitimate objective statement on your resume? Come to this interactive talk on choosing a social justice career and learn
how to strategically forge a path that fits your values and matches your aspirations. You will leave with concrete steps on paper and hope
in your heart.The facilitator will be Megan Kinney.
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in The Library
About:Where he’s from: Wheatridge, CO
What’s his major: Associate of Arts in Social Work
Dream car: Modena SpyderLast trip he took: Texas
Pets: Cat named BrooklynDaily craving: Flammin’ hot chips
Best job: Work Study in the Gateway Office
Favorites: Color: Red and Black
Song: SLACKERSuperhero/Villain: Jigsaw from the
Saw moviesClass: CIS 118
Music Band: Avenge SevenfoldTV show: Law and Order SVU
Drink: PepsiNumber: 18,769
Josh Drummond
Student Food Bank: at the Student Life Desk. Up to 4 free items
per week With Current Student ID. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Claro Considered: An Academic Conference
Featuring student presentations of scholarship published in Claro (the Red Rocks scholarly journal). Attending an academic conference
looks great on your CV/resume! Please consider attending one or more sessions.
April 22nd - 24th in the Community room. For more information go to rrcc.edu/claro
Coming SoonThe 9Health Fair will be here at the
Lakewood campus on Saturday, April 26th from 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
More “John” on the back!
Get To Know...
The Arvada section has been moved to the back!
Welcome to RRCC’s online career network
Hot Jobs:
#1935 - Lighting Project Manager - Wiedenbach Brown
#1958 - Private Swim Instructor - Swim Otters Swim and Fitness School
#1928 - Banking Sales Representative - TCF Bank
Hot Internships:
#1937 - Web Store/Site Designer Internship - Littleton
#1919 - Social Media and ContentLeader - Golden
#1832 - Irrigation Auditor Internship - Aurora
For more information about these and many other positions, visit: http://www.rrcc.edu/careerconnect
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Campus Activities Cont.
Thursday, April 24th
The Doctor is In12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 23rd
Foundation Scholarships 101Need cash? The RRCC Foundation is your ally in education, offering scholarships and financial support to over 200 students each year. Learn how to complete the application
and get advice on the attachments.5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room
STUDENT VETERANS CENTERSouthwest Corner of Library
Computer, TV Lounge, VA Literature, Magazines, etc.
Student Rec. Center Proposal Info Sessions
Ask questions about the proposed Student Recreation Center and learn about how it got started and what steps were taken to
get it to a student vote.*Lakewood Campus
Tuesday, April 22nd at 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. & 12:15 - 1:00 p.m. in the Great Hall
Wednesday, April 23rd at 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall
Saturday, April 26th at 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in the Great Hall
*Arvada CampusThursday, April 24th at 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
in Room #7102
Friday, April 25th
Thursday, April 24th
Secrets of Math SuccessEver feel like you study really hard in math
but don’t get the grade you want? This session will talk about how to study smarter, not
harder, for your math classes.2:30 - 3:30 p.m. in the College Prep Zone
All events listed in the John Letter are open and FREE for Current Students unless otherwise noted!
Student Food Bank: at the Student Life Desk. Up to 4 free items
per week With Current Student ID. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Payroll DeadlineBiweekly Payroll: 4/19 - 5/02
E-timesheets are due Friday, May 2nd by 12:00 p.m. Pay will be direct
deposited Friday, May 16th, 2014.
Notice: Vote on Student Fees
From April 28-May 4, 2014, Red Rocks Community College students will have the
opportunity to vote on a student fee increase for the purpose of constructing and operating
a new Student Recreation Center.*How will the proposal appear on the ballot?
RRCC Student GovernmentElection Dates
April 28-May 4, 2014Referendum
Shall a new stepped fee be added for all student activity fee paying students for
the purpose of constructing and operating a Student Recreation Center on the
Lakewood Campus? The fee will have two components. The construction project bond portion of this fee will be charged for 30 years, beginning Spring semester 2016. The building operation and maintenance portion of the fee will start the semester
the recreation center opens for student use and will be a permanent fee.
The construction project bond portion of the fee shall start Spring semester 2016
and be set at $70.00 per semester for Fall and Spring semesters and $42.00
per semester for Summer semesters and continue for 30 years at this fixed rate. The
bond portion of the fee will discontinue when the bonds are paid in full.
The operating portion of the fee shall be a permanent fee set at $45.00 per semester for Fall and Spring semesters and $27.00 per semester for Summer semesters. This fee will not be charged until the semester the new recreation center opens for use, projected to be Spring 2017. When the
recreation center is in operation, the total combined fee shall be set at $115.00 per semester for Fall and Spring semesters and $69.00 per semester for Summer
semesters. The operating portion of the fee will continue indefinitely and may be increased by the annual rate of inflation
and will provide for operation and maintenance of the center.
YES NO *Have questions?
Stop by the RRSG information table on the Bridge. Visit the exhibit in the Great Hall the week of April 21st. You may also send
questions or comments to [email protected],
[email protected] or [email protected] - 303-914-6248.
Express Registration Who? YOU!! Current Students What? What are you waiting for??? Register Now! Now...Now...Now! When? Mon, 4/21 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tues, 4/22 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Thurs, 4/24 - 12:00 - 3:30 p.m. Where? The Great Hall - Lakewood Campus Why? Create an optimal schedule, avoid
filled and cancelled classes, connect with your instructors before the summer break, and be entered in a drawing for a 3 credit class for
registering by May 1st.
Wednesdays
Behavioral Health Counselor Katey Parsons will be on campus. By appointment only. Wednesdays,
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Please call 303-914-6655.
Tuesday, April 22nd
ArvAdA CAmpus ACtivities:
Free Popcorn Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays:
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. & 5:00 - 7:00 p.mSaturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Math TutoringMonday: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.Tuesday: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Food Bank Wednesday: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Thursdays: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Writing TutoringMondays: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. Wednesdays: 12:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Librarian on CampusWednesdays & Thursdays:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
R U LinkedIn?Explore the power of career networking
with LinkedIn. Create an account and start developing your profile before this session: www.linkedin.com. We will also explore
other online career resources such as ONet, Colorado LMI Gateway, CollegeInColorado
and Glassdoor.12:00 - 12:50 p.m. at the Arvada Campus.
