The JOHn Letter
Student Activities for the Week of April 14th - April 20th 2014
Email your items to [email protected]. Deadline is Wednesday at Noon prior to the week of publication.
All events listed in the John Letter are open and FREE for
Current Students unless otherwise noted!
Get To Know...
Student IDs - Free (replacement $10)
RTD 10-ride booklets - $17
Locker Rental - $8
Movie Tickets (limit 6) - $8
Postage Stamps (limit 6) - 49¢
Photocopies - 10¢/page
Color Prints - 50¢/page
Faxes - 50¢ local $1 long distance
Checkout with Current ID:
Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 Games
Pool Balls and Cues
Computer Equipment
Ping-Pong Paddles & Balls
Basketballs, Volleyballs, Soccerballs
Tennis Equipment
Campus Activities
Monday, April 14th
Research Basics
Orientation on how to use the library’s online
subscription databases.
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. in the Gateway Room
Tuesday, April 15th
All-College Development Day
NO CLASSES!
Wednesday, April 16th
SafeZone for Students
RRCC prides itself on embracing diversity
in all of its forms. In this interactive session,
students from the GLBT (Gay, Lesbian,
Bisexual, and Transgender) Resource
Center and the Rainbow Alliance will lead a
workshop addressing myths, stereotypes, and
how to be an ally to the GLBT community.
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.in the Community Room
When Are You Moving Out?
Join other college students for an interactive
time of brainstorming the logistics of moving
away from your family. Snacks will be
provided. Sponsored by the Office of
Disability Services and the Mile High
Independent Living Center
2:30 - 4:00 pm in the Green Mountain Room
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.
Thursday, April 17th
“Central and South
American Rhythms”
Available at the Student Life Desk:
Becca
Coming Soon
About:
Where she’s from: Colorado
Someday she wants to: Know
how the human brain works.
Last trip she took: Rocky
Mountain Star Stair
Childhood idol: Audrey Hepburn
Pets: Schrodinger the Cat
Arvada Campus
Activities:
Daily craving: Bhakti Chai Tea
Happy Place: Red Feather Lakes
Best job: Vitamin Cottage
Worst job: Albertsons/Bakery
Dinner with anyone from
anytime: Siddhartha Gautama
Favorites:
Activity: Reading
Color: Varies
Artwork/Artist: Degas/Van Gogh
Superhero/Villain: Maleficent
Planet/star/galaxy/etc.: M13
Obscure holiday: Samhain
Animal: Orca/Panther
Number: 13
Season: Fall
World Music Master Class
Manuel Lopez: Latin percussion instruments
and their role in traditional and modern
Latin American musical styles.
Free and open to the public.
12:00 - 1:15 p.m. in the Community Room
Planning on attending in the Summer?
You may still have un-used financial aid
available. Check with the financial aid office
to find out!
Campus activities continued on the back!
More “John” on the back!
Summer classes?
The 9Health Fair will be here at the
Lakewood campus on Saturday, April
26th from 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Free Popcorn
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays:
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. & 5:00 - 7:00 p.m
Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Food Bank
Wednesday: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Thursdays: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Writing Tutoring
Mondays: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 1:45 - 2:45 p.m.
Wednesdays: 12:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Math Tutoring
Monday: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Librarian on Campus
Wednesdays & Thursdays:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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.
The back of the
John Letter
Notice: Vote on Student Fees
From April 28-May 4, 2014, Red Rocks
Community College students will have the
All events listed in the John Letter are open and
opportunity to vote on a student fee increase
FREE for Current Students unless otherwise noted!
Economic Tutoring:
for the purpose of constructing and operating a
new Student Recreation Center.
Tuesday: 7:00 - 10:00 a.m.
*How was the need for this new fee determined?
& 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
In Spring 2013, RRSG, (Red Rocks Student
Who?
YOU!! Current Students
Wednesday:
7:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Government) began discussing the need for
What? What are you waiting for???
an improved recreation/fitness facility. RRSG
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Register Now! Now...Now...Now!
surveyed students during Summer 2013 and
When? Mon, 4/21 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Check the website for times at
Fall 2014 to gauge interest in a new facility.
Tues, 4/22 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
http://www.rrcc.edu/lc/tutor_lkwd.htm
After receiving results indicating high student
Thurs, 4/24 - 12:00 - 3:30 p.m.
interest, a favorable vote by the Red Rocks
Where? The Great Hall - Lakewood Campus
Student Government and approval by the
Why? Create an optimal schedule, avoid
filled and cancelled classes, connect with your
college Executive Team in Fall 2013, an
instructors before the summer break, and be
architect/design firm was hired to develop a
Southwest Corner of Library
entered in a drawing for a 3 credit class for
Program Plan for a new facility.
Computer, TV Lounge,
registering by May 1st.
Three interactive workshops have been held to
solicit input from students regarding building
VA Literature, Magazines, etc.
amenities. A comprehensive survey was made
available to students on-line and in-house
It’s not too late to order your cap and gown at the
to allow further input. RRSG has staffed an
RRCC Bookstore. They will be ready to be picked
Payroll Deadline
information table throughout the
up at the store by the first week in May. The
Spring 2014 semester.
Biweekly Payroll: 4/05 - 4/18
staff at the RRCC Bookstore would like to say
*What will the new fee fund?
E-timesheets are due Friday, April 18th by
congratulations to all RRCC Graduates this year.
The preliminary design of the facility includes
12:00 p.m. Pay will be direct
gymnasium space, weight/cardiovascular
deposited Friday, May 2nd, 2014.
Welcome to RRCC’s online career network
area, dance/exercise studios, climbing and
bouldering wall, outdoor recreation center,
student meeting and gathering spaces,
classrooms and locker rooms.
*How much is the new fee?
Find what you need!
A stepped fee will be in place beginning in
Log in to The Rock:
Spring 2016
• Add/Drop classes
Spring and Fall 2016 $70.00 per semester
• Student Clubs
Summer 2016 semester $42.00 per semester
• Desire2Learn
Spring and Fall 2017
$115.00 per semester
Summer 2017 semester $69.00 per semester
• Upcoming Events
(refer to ballot for fee schedule detail)
• And more
*How and where do I vote?
Check out the link on www.rrcc.edu
In order to vote, every currently enrolled
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student must present a valid RRCC student ID,
or photo ID (driver’s license) and S number.
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*Voting will be held on the Bridge at the
Lakewood campus April 28-May 4, 2014:
High Adventures Base
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Total Withdrawal Process Monday-Thursday
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Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Are you feeling completely
#1908 - Community Paramedic Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
overwhelmed and considering
Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
City of Longmont
totally withdrawing from all of
*Voting
will
be
held
at the Arvada Campus
your classes? Before you make
front desk April 28-May 4, 2014:
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that final decision, we want you
to be aware of other options that Monday- Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
could
help you successfully finish Friday
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Saturday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
your
semester.
Please
contact
Technology Summer Internship - Denver
*Have questions?
Advising or Admissions for
Stop by the RRSG information table on the
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additional information.
Bridge. Visit the exhibit in the Great Hall
Actresses, and Musicians - Larkspur, CO
the week of April 21st. You may also send
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questions or comments to
acebook!
[email protected] ,
For more information about these
facebook.com/redrockscc
[email protected] or
AND
[email protected] - 303.914.6248.
and many other positions, visit:
*To view the Referendum, keep an eye out for
witter!
http://www.rrcc.edu/careerconnect
the posters and flyers around campus.
twitter.com/rrccedu
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