The American River Current

Lauren Chavez, ARC anthropology professor, stands out as being open and compassionate toward her students on top of making sure they succeed in and outside the classroom. (Photo courtesy of Lauren Chavez)

Lauren Chavez brings knowledge, compassion and communication to her classroom and students love it

Jaqueline Ruvalcaba, Arts & Culture, Social Media Editor November 28, 2022

Finding professors to connect with can be difficult for students. Sometimes it may be due to a difference in backgrounds, interests or lack of motivation or efforts to really get to know one another. Lauren...

The primary keeper of the primates, Janine Steele, stands in front of the sumatran exhibit at the Sacramento Zoo on April 25. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

ARC holds primatology class at the Sacramento Zoo

Tracy Holmes May 7, 2018

Anthropology 372 Primatology Field Studies class will be held during American River College’s summer session this year, instead of its usual spring semester. The class focuses on the observation of...

Psychology professor Mark Stewart presents to the audience about studying abroad in London during summer of 2018 at American River College on Feb. 1 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Alondra Botello)

ARC college hour offers the chance to study in London

Alondra Botello February 12, 2018

In a previous version, the Current incorrectly referred to Kristina Casper-Denman as Kristina Casper-Denmark. On Feb. 1, Raef Hall became home to a group of eager students looking to spend a semester...

American River College provides wonderful opportunities for learning about cultures from all over the world, such as the Latino Heritage Day celebrated on Oct. 8. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)

Opinion: ARC students should interact with people of different cultures

Mychael Jones October 19, 2015

Asking questions that sometimes make people feel politically incorrect or apprehensive can help us to learn about different cultures on campus. The classes we study in together are introducing us to...

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