Riverside City College Spring 2015 Editor: Rebecca Faircloth Time Spent In EOPS

Hello EOPS students,

It is amazing how fast time flies. With that in mind I wanted to touch base with you about your time in the EOPS program. The partnership between you and EOPS centers on planning your educational goals and success. The program offers you supportive services and in return you follow your signed Cecilia Alvarado EOPS contract. It’s an easy partnership, but for some reason students sometimes stray from the partnership and end up being dropped from EOPS.

A student who is dropped from EOPS will no longer receive program benefits. The last thing we want to see happen is a student being dropped from the program while he or she can still benefit from the it. To avoid being dropped, students should simply follow the EOPS contract. Students lose EOPS benefits once they reach 70 units or 6 semesters. Therefore, it is important that every class taken counts towards your educational goal. The repercussion of not taking the correct EOPS approved classes can catch up to you. The program counts every degree applicable unit you took at RCC and other colleges, and the semester count begins once students start the EOPS program. EOPS counselors develop your education plan with your educational goal in mind as well as your exit time from the program. Enrolling in EOPS approved classes will ensure that when you exit EOPS it’s because you met your education goal and not because you just timed out.

Use your time in EOPS wisely by only taking EOPS approved classes. If you have challenges in your classes, take advantage of the EOPS paid one-on-one and online tutoring.

Wishing you a great semester, Cecilia Alvarado Dean of Student Services & EOPS Director

If you want to see the official notice on the state’s enrollment priorities, please go to: http://extranet.cccco. edu/Portals/1/Legal/Regs/FINAL_AS_FILED_Enrollment%20priorities_regs.pdf

1 Mission Statement The mission of the Riverside City College EOPS is to support EOPS students in achieving their academic and personal goals. To this end the EOPS staff commits to the following actions:

• To stimulate and support student interest in their intellectual, educational, and vocational achievement • To recruit and retain EOPS students • To provide personal and accessible services • To facilitate the transfer and career placement of students • To go “Above and Beyond” the traditional educational and student support programs of the College • To positively affect student self-concept and self-esteem

EOPS Staff

Cecilia Alvarado Claudette Ellis Mark Longway Marisela Alcarez Rebecca Faircloth EOPS and CARE Administrative EOPS Full-Time EOPS Specialist EOPS/CARE Director Assistant to the Counselor Specialist Director

Important Dates March 13 Mandatory CARE Orientation April 9 Last day for 1st counselor contact appointment: Two year Ed Plan Review May 14 Last day for 2nd counselor contact appointment: Progress Report June 11 Last Day for 3rd counselor contact appointment: One semester Ed Plan June 11 Commencement June 15-18 Mandatory EOPS Orientations for Fall 2015

EOPS Office Information Phone 951-222-8045 • Fax 951-222-8046

Office Hours Holidays (office closed) Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 4 pm Cesar Chavez’s Birthday March 31 Friday: 8 am - 12 pm Spring Break April 13 - 18 Memorial Day May 25

2 Student Employees

Kevin Nguyen Donna Flores

Student Discounts Discounts? Don’t hesitate to ask! Most local businesses, dining places, and shopping stores give student discounts. Just show your RCC Student ID Card to see what discounts are available to you! You also get discounts for:

• Free Admission to Live Entertainment, Eligible to Participate in Student Government, Bookstore Discounts • Free Admission to Campus Music Concerts • Free Admission to Recognition Banquets (if being honored) • Discounts at Local Merchants, Free Barbecues and Food Giveaways, Representation by ASRCCD Membership • Free Admission to Athletic Events, and Discounts to Performing Arts Shows!

Health & Psychological Services Did you know that you can get 10 free counseling sessions through Health & Psychological Services with your College Card? For more information: Health & Psychological Services (951) 222-8151.

Counseling Corner Mark Longway

We would like to welcome new and continuing EOPS students to RCC for the Spring 2015 semester. As your EOPS counselor, I look forward to helping you achieve your educational goals while you are a student in the EOPS program. So, whether you are interested in a certificate, an AA/AS degree, a transfer program, or a combination of these options, we will keep you on track to meet EOPS program eligibility as well as graduation and transfer deadlines. Please ask us as anything. We are here to help!

JUST A REMINDER: The first EOPS counseling appointment needs to be completed by April 9.

ALERT: Progress Reports come out in April. Progress Reports are a way EOPS can monitor how well you are doing in your classes. Be sure to check your RCC e-mail for deadline dates and updated EOPS information.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON!

3 Student Spotlights Angela Dart

If this isn’t your first semester with EOPS, then you likely know this familiar face. Angela Dart started with EOPS as a volunteer in 2010 and shortly after was hired as a student worker. This past intersession was the final semester for Angela with EOPS as she is graduating from RCC with not one, but two associate degrees. She is now on her way to La Sierra University to commence her studies for a bachelor degree in Social Work. EOPS is sad to lose such a great employee, but we are all so very proud of her accomplishments and desire to go farther in her educational journey.

School hasn’t always been easy for Angela. Although she spent 20 years in an accounting career, she admits that math is challenging. She found that she struggled with English and writing as many other scholars do. When one of her instructors at RCC suggested she contact the Disability Resource Center, Angela met with a DRC counselor for testing. The test results determined she had a learning handicap. With this new knowledge, Angela did not let this stop her from being proactive in finding all of the resources to help her to succeed.

This has proven that Angela is definitely not a quitter. At the age of 57 she says she feels like a spring chicken. She also shared that you can never be too old to learn and encourages students to take time to come up and employ all of the resources they can - whether it is online writing software such as Ginger or people like our EOPS counselor, Mark Longway. Mark has been the biggest help to Angela and was a big source of support. Angela was a part-time student, which has taken her longer to complete her goal, but she has done it and the staff at EOPS is so very proud.

Congratulations, Angela!

Rosie Flores

EOPS is proud to recognize Rosie Flores in our student spotlight section. Rosie has quite an amazing story and has made remarkable progress during her time here at RCC. She started her educational journey in Spring 2012 to better her life because she knew that it would be the only way to get ahead after having some incredible challenges.

Formerly incarcerated, Rosie has become a strong advocate for antipoverty issues at the state level. On numerous occasions she has been invited to be the voice of change and speak to State Assembly members, on the Senate floor, and at the State Capitol. Rosie played a major role regarding Senate Bill 1029, which allows formerly incarcerated individuals to access Cal-Fresh benefits. Her work in advocacy at this level has earned her a personal invitation from Senator Richard Roth to take part in an internship program at his Riverside office.

In addition to her state work she is a community organizer for a San Bernardino non- profit California partnership and is also a member of the Riverside All of US or None chapter where she continues her fight for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals and their human rights.

She has been working towards her associate degree in Social Work and is planning on graduating in 2016. She is actively looking forward to securing a career in an organization where she can share her experiences and help others. Rosie is a perfect example of a life turned around, and with the support and encouragement of EOPS and CARE, as well as her determination and hard work, we have no doubt that Rosie will succeed in all she does.

4 Marc Davis

EOPS is also proud to recognize Marc Davis as an exemplary student who continues to meet the requirements of EOPS and CARE and consistently displays his desire to succeed in all he does. He is currently working towards his associate degree in Automotive Technology/Mechanical and he anticipates graduating in 2016. His dream is to become an auto technician and live comfortably with a good job and a happy family. That dream is already coming to fruition as he contributes much of his success to his loving wife, Sharon, and their six children who have supported him in all aspects of his life.

As a returning student, he is determined to work through any challenges, and is proud of his hard work, determination, and passing all of his classes. Marc’s work ethic was so noticeable that the Automotive department hired him as their student employee. He was named to the dean’s list for the 2014 spring and fall semesters. This honor is bestowed upon full-time students receiving a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Marc’s recommendation to other students is to work hard and never quit. 2015 Woman of the Year Elva Estrada

On April 14, 2015 RCC EOPS student Elva Estrada will be receiving the County of Riverside Commission for Women – Second Supervisorial District’s 2015 Woman of the Year Award, which is presented to an outstanding woman who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to her community by working to improve the status of women, young ladies and families within Riverside County.

Leila Moshref-Danesh from the Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment program nominated Elva for the award based on her dedication to her work as an Animator (mentor) with the Junior Youth Empowerment Program sponsored by the Baha’I Community of Riverside. The program focuses on children ages 11 to 14 and their families and works to develop a community service oriented mindset. Together the program and its families work to identify the needs of their neighborhood, helping to plan and implement service projects such as planting trees, providing meals for the homeless, and visiting the elderly.

Ms. Moshref-Danesh had this to say about Elva, “She is someone who has exhibited the utmost maturity, commitment and dedication to the betterment of her community…” and that “she has become the unofficial heart and soul of her neighborhood, and has developed a level of understanding of her community that us impossible to duplicate.”

Congratulations to Elva on her outstanding award.

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5 Fall 2014 Dean’s List Congratulations to the following full-time students who have achieved the honor of dean’s list for the Fall 2014 semester. This recognition is for students who have demonstrated outstanding scholastic achievement by completing at least 12 units of credit graded work in one semester or 12 units of credit graded work earned in no more than one academic year (fall, winter and spring, with summer being excluded) with a grade point average of 3.0 or better. Students who have excelled with a 4.0 GPA are noted with an asterisk (*). Juan Alaniz Hector Contreras Janette Hernandez My Sam Brenda Alavez Katrina Corrales Robert Hernandez Tomas Sandoval* Jennifer Arroyo Morales Crystal Correa Rosalina Hernandez* Kyungjin Shin Alejandra Astilleros Marc Davis Luis Herrera Kristina Shirley Christian Avila Tjah’mari Ducloux Allison Idiaquez Ana Sosa Alejandro Barriga Kathryn Dyer Jennifer Jimenez Barragan Huina Sun* Diego Barriga Ashley Echstenkamper Nam Lai Kristin Tasch Monica Barriga Luis Esparza Kaylene Lambert-Aragon Toshie Taylor Jocelyn Beltran Christopher Espinoza Anthony Lara Hamna Tayyab Lilian Beltran Donna Flores Victor Le Jesus Terrazas Linda Bianco Jessica Fortier Gregory Mcdaniel Alonso Torres Corea Tiffany Blanco Aaron Freire* Paige Mcnamara Tuan Tran Hussain Bokhari Abishai Garcia Cynthia Mosley Lynn Truong Jason Borza* Evelyn Garcia Anita Neira Florella Valles Heidi Briceno Laura Garcia-Ulloa Marivel Ordaz Georgena Vanyo Brittney Bucio Natasha Gonzales Maricela Oropeza Stephanie Villegas-Realin Carolyn Burrell Ricardo Gonzalez Nauren Paramo-Coronado Quynh Vo* Kyara Castaneda Jamit Hagen Manali Patel Hara Vu Jaclyn Chairez Deina Hanna Patrick Pelayo Patrick White Fong Chao Derek Henderson Ana Rodriguez Maria Zamora Diana Conerly Daniel Hermosillo Natalie Saffi*

Second Annual Riverside City College Associated Student Leadership Conference BARSTOW • CERRO COSO • CHAFFEY • COPPER MOUNTAIN • CRAFTON HILLS • COLLEGE OF THE DESERT • MT. SAN JACINTO • MORENO VALLEY • NORCO • PALO VERDE • SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY COLLEGE • VICTOR VALLEY • BARSTOW • CERRO COSO • CHAFFEY • COPPER MOUNTAIN • CRAFTON HILLS • COLLEGE OF THE DESERT • MT. SAN JACINTO • MORENO VALLEY • NORCO • PALO VERDE • SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY COLLEGE • VICTOR VALLEY • BARSTOW • CERRO COSO • CHAFFEY •SAVE COPPER MOUNTAIN THE • CRAFTON HILLS DATE! • COLLEGE OF THE DESERT • MT. SAN JACINTO • MORENO VALLEY • NORCO • PALO VERDE • SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY COLLEGE • VICTOR VALLEY • BARSTOW • CERRO COSO • CHAFFEY • COPPER MOUNTAIN • CRAFTON HILLS • COLLEGE OF THE DESERT • MT. SAN JACINTO • MORENO VALLEY • NORCO • PALO VERDE • SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY COLLEGE • VICTOR VALLEY BARSTOW ALL• CERRO COMMUNITY COSO • CHAFFEY • COPPER MOUNTAINApril • CRAFTON 11, HILLS2015 • COLLEGE OF THE DESERT • MT. SAN JACINTO • MORENO VALLEY • NORCO • PALOCOLLEGES VERDE • SAN ARE BERNARDINO VALLEY COLLEGE • VICTOR VALLEY • BARSTOW • CERRO COSO • CHAFFEY • COPPER MOUNTAIN • CRAFTON HILLS • COLLEGE OFINVITED! THE DESERT • MT. SANHosted JACINTO by: • MORENO RCC Associated VALLEY • NORCO Student • PALO Body, VERDE • SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY COLLEGE • VICTOR VALLEY • BARSTOW • CERRO COSO • CHAFFEY •EOPS, COPPER TRiO, MOUNTAIN DRC, Student • CRAFTON Activities, HILLS • COLLEGE Student OF THE DESERT • MT. SAN JACINTO • MORENO VALLEY • NORCO • PALO VERDE • SAN BERNARDINO VALLEYHealth COLLEGE and Psychological • VICTOR VALLEY • Services, BARSTOW • CERRO COSO • CHAFFEY • COPPER MOUNTAIN • CRAFTON HILLS • COLLEGE OF THE DESERT • MT. SAN JACINTO • MORENO VALLEY • NORCO • PALO VERDE • SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY COLLEGE • VICTOR VALLEY BARSTOW • CERRO COSO • CHAFFEY • COPPER MOUNTAINStudent •Services, CRAFTON HILLS and •Equity COLLEGE OF THE DESERT • MT. SAN JACINTO • MORENO VALLEY •

Riverside City College Student Activities Register online at 4800 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA 92506 (951) 222-8570 https://EquityEmpowermentSuccess. or Rebecca Faircloth at [email protected] eventbrite.com

Riverside Community College District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all District programs and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the program/ event organizer, Greg Ferrer, RCC Disability Resource Center at (951) 222-8508 or the office of Diversity, Equity and Compliance at (951) 222-8039 by April 3, 2015. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

6 Faculty Spotlights

This year EOPS is proud to announce our first Faculty Appreciation Award. These awards are presented to faculty who made a significant and positive impact on the students of EOPS. Over 300 continuing EOPS students were asked to complete a survey, which allowed them to give a thank you to faculty that made a difference in their life. Whether it was the professor’s passion that showed for their discipline, the ability to teach in ways that made learning easier, or simply their time and patience when offering additional assistance. Nominated faculty will receive a letter that includes the student’s special message as well as a certificate of appreciation and public recognition via the EOPS newsletter and President’s Office. The faculty who receives the most nominations will be recognized at the EOPS Recognition Banquet and will receive the Faculty Appreciation Award. Here are just a few examples of student nominations:

Ken Bowyer/History 7 Nominated by: Rosa Ramirez He was funny, attentive, and supportive. For the first time history was fun. He always supported me. He’s the best.

K. Al-Azem/Math 35 Nominated by: Fiorella Valles Fall 2012 was my first semester and my first math class. He helped me go to the Math Lab and encouraged me to stay after class. I wish he had more math classes. He stayed after class to help other students and me understand math problems. He is committed to his students. He is willing to help students who seek help.

Ron Pardee/Business Math Nominated by: Marivel Ordaz He taught us many things in business math that helped me through accounting class. He shared his funny experiences and made the class very enjoyable. He is experienced and has many years at RCC.

Dorothy Gaylor/Spanish 2 Nominated by: Nathaly Beltran The faculty motivated my classmates and me. The instructor thoroughly explained the reasons behind the fundamental principles of the Spanish language. In addition, she allowed me to make mistakes and helped me improve my reading and writing skills.

Katherine O’Bryan/Communications 1 Nominated by: Genesis Rangel She was positive and would always make sure we all were trying our best. She made each class fun. She helped us become better public speakers, as well as writers. She is a great instructor and really does care for her students’ success.

Greg Burchett/Biology 1 Nominated by: Stormy Franklin He encouraged me to continue the class and gave me hope that I have what it takes to succeed. He gave advice and made the class enjoyable and taught in a way that I could understand and helped me when I was lost. His stories and advice are inspiring and they kept me from dropping his class and my statistics class.

7 CARE Corner Teaching our children good character with Character Counts!

Do you want your children to mature into young men and women whose integrity makes them shine like stars? Do you want your kids to have great character — but you don’t know how to help them become all that they can be? Well, we have found a great resource to help get you started.

What is CHARACTER COUNTS!? CHARACTER COUNTS! was established to promote and teach the Six Pillars of Character. It is today the most widely implemented approach to character education, reaching millions of youth through thousands of affiliated schools, agencies and organizations.

Why teach character? A person’s “character” is the summation of his or her habits, attitudes and attributes. Because those qualities are learned, they can also be purposefully taught. And they should be — because good character doesn’t happen automatically, and it’s too important to be left to chance. The effectiveness and well-being of individuals, their organizations, and their society depend on it. What are the Six Pillars of Character?

Trustworthiness Be honest • Don’t deceive, cheat, or steal • Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do • Have the courage to do the right thing • Build a good reputation • Be loyal — stand by your family, friends, and country.

Respect Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule • Be tolerant and accepting of differences • Use good manners, not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements.

Responsibility Do what you are supposed to do • Plan ahead • Persevere: keep on trying! • Always do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act — consider the consequences • Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes • Set a good example for others.

Fairness Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open-minded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t blame others carelessly • Treat all people fairly.

Caring Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need.

Citizenship Do your share to make your school and community better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment • Volunteer.

If you want to learn more, go to www.charactercounts. org. You will find all kinds of free resources including lesson plans that you can use at home for kids of all ages.

8 2015 Annual EOPS Recognition Banquet Are you graduating or transferring this year? Let us recognize your achievements!

Every Spring EOPS celebrates the achievements of those who have completed their educational goal. If you are an EOPS student and are graduating or transferring during the 2014-2015 academic year, then we would like to invite you to this year’s celebration to commend you on a job well done. At the banquet you will enjoy a delicious lunch, a motivational speaker, and receive a “Certificate of Accomplishment.” Those students graduating will receive an “EOPS sash/stole” to wear over their graduation gown to distinguish them at graduation and it is our pleasure to once again be able to provide your cap and gown for the commencement ceremony. You must turn in this form to receive your sash and cap and gown. Please complete the form below and return it to the EOPS office by May 3. Also, if you are transferring, bring a copy of the “letter of acceptance” from your new transferring college or university to show proof of transfer. You do not have to return this form if you are not graduating or transferring to a four-year school. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Faircloth at (951) 222-8569 in the EOPS office.

Name:______Student ID#:______

Email address:[email protected] Phone:______

I am transferring to:______

_____ YES, I will be attending the EOPS Recognition Ceremony.

_____ NO, I will not be able to attend the EOPS Recognition Ceremony. Please return this invitation form to the EOPS office by May 3, 2015.

State of the City Address

This year we invited EOPS students to take advantage of the opportunity to mix and mingle with Riverside’s mayor and many of the city’s influential business leaders during the annual State of the City Address. Here is what one of our students had to say about the event:

Attending the State of the City Address provided a unique opportunity to inform us on current events and future plans for the city of Riverside. A focus of the event involved awards to local businesses for adding beauty to the city. There was even a special award given to the owners of the Mission Inn for making The Festival of Lights a new annual tradition that continues to bring tourists from all around. We especially enjoyed hearing Mayor Bailey address the 1,000 plus in attendance with such conviction and warmth. By the end of Rosalina Hernandez, Mayor Bailey, Robert Hernandez. the address we were even further convinced that Riverside is a great place to live, and that it is full of citizens who strive to make a difference locally and globally. We were fortunate enough to speak with Mayor Bailey during the reception and take a picture with him. The reception also provided a great forum for meeting a diverse group of people such as a local architectural student and the sales manager for a fast growing solar energy firm. Of course, we also got to indulge on delicious hors d’oeuvres while doing so.

9 Something to Eat Crescent Bacon Breakfast Ring Prep time 15 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 35 mins Serves: 8

Ingredients • 1 can Pillsbury Crescents (8 in a can) • 8 slices of cooked bacon • ½ red bell pepper, chopped • ½ green bell pepper, chopped • 5 eggs • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded • salt and pepper to taste • 1 egg for egg wash (optional)

Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 375F degrees. 2. In a bowl beat the eggs and add the chopped peppers and stir. Season with salt and pepper. Cook the eggs in a skillet so that they’re scrambled. 3. Lay out the crescent rolls on parchment pepper, like a star as shown in the picture above. 4. On each crescent lay a piece of bacon. Add half of the cheese around the ring. Add the scrambled eggs around the ring and top with remainder of the cheese. 5. Fold the crescents over. You may now brush with the egg wash if you prefer; I did because it gives the ring a nice golden color. 6. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the crescents are cooked and golden brown.

Something to Make Small Compost Bin Step 1: Recycle or buy a plastic bin with a tight fitting lid about 24 inches tall or taller (it needs a lid to keep the soil moist and to keep critters out). Step 2: Use a drill to make 8–10 small holes in the bottom of the container and the lid for aeration purposes. Step 3: Place some shredded newspaper or dry leaves on the bottom of your compost bin, filling it about 1/8–1/4 full. Step 4: Place dirt on top of the leaves or newspaper until the container is 1/2 full. Step 5: Now place food scraps or paper products that you’d like to compost. (Do some research as to what you can and can’t compost.) Step 6: Give your compost a little stir with a shovel or stick, making sure to cover your food scraps with dirt. Step 7: Spray with lukewarm water until moist, but not soaking wet, and cover with the lid. (Note: too much water can be the culprit if your compost starts to smell.) Step 8: Place the bin in a shady area away from the house (if you live in an apartment or have no backyard, you can place your bin on the patio). Be sure that it’s not in full sun or your compost will dry out. Step 10: Add food scraps when you’ve got them, making sure to give things a stir each time (mixing the compost helps break everything down faster).

Now just wait 2–3 months before the compost is ready for your yard or garden. It can be used as mulch or potting soil and can also be sprinkled over grass as a lawn conditioner. Remember to save at least 1/3 of it so you can keep the composting process going.

10 Something to Do Hiking Mount Rubidoux by R. R. Alexander

Since the 1880s when Riverside began emerging as a quintessential California citrus town, Mount Rubidoux has been a landmark to travelers and a popular day destination for local residents. Named after wealthy rancher Louis Rubidoux, Mt. Rubidoux is a prominent granite hill located west of downtown Riverside and southeast of the Santa Ana River. The mountain was developed largely through the efforts of Frank A. Miller, owner of the luxuriant Mission Inn. With the financial help of Henry E. Huntington, a Southern Pacific Railroad magnate, Miller purchased the mountain in 1906. Their intention was to use the mountain to add to the attractiveness of residential lots for sale at its base.

A single-lane road was constructed to the summit. Landscaping was performed and a cross honoring Father Junipero Serra was erected at the 1,337’ summit. It is widely believed that the first Easter sunrise service in America took place on the peak of the mountain in 1909, and inspired similar services throughout the continent. In 1955 the Miller estate donated Mt. Rubidoux to the people of Riverside.

A walk around the mountain provides a 360 degree vista of the surrounding valleys and mountains. On a clear day it is possible to see Mt. San Jacinto and Mt. San Gorgonio in the east, the long east-west ridge of the San Bernardino Mountains to the north, Mt. Baldy in the northeast, the Santa Ana River valley snaking into the west toward Orange County, and the ridges of the Cleveland National Forest in the south.

More than a recreational walk, the monuments, memorials, and plaques that dot the trailsides give a casual hike the feeling of a pilgrimage. Perhaps the most distinctive monuments are the Peace Tower and Friendship Bridge. Friends had the monument constructed in 1925 to honor Frank Miller, an advocate for world peace.

Mt. Rubidoux was most frequently used as a drive until 1992, when the park was closed to vehicles. Today the mountain hosts hundreds of hikers, runners, bicyclists, and parents pushing strollers daily.

ASRCC Toy Drive

Every year the Associated Student Body heads up a college-wide toy drive that provides hundreds of gifts for children in need. Paper ornaments with the names of children are hung on a Christmas tree in the Bradshaw second-floor lobby. With a smile on their face and joy in their hearts, faculty, staff, and students thoughtfully remove an ornament from the tree and shop for the perfect gift or donate funds so that a toy can be purchased for the child. Every year the offices inside Student Activities/Student Services are filled with bicycles, scooters, and bags upon bags of every type of toys, books, and games you can imagine.

In the past, local community programs have benefited like the Salvation Army and shelter homes of Riverside County. This year we were happy to announce that our CARE students were added as recipients of the ASRCC Toy Drive efforts. Our student parents were beyond grateful and excited to share in this opportunity knowing that those gifts will make their children’s Christmas that much more special. For some, those gifts were the only gifts that the children received. In all, 70 children of our 33 CARE parents who participated in the program received gifts from the toy drive. On behalf of the EOPS/CARE program and the CARE parents, we would like to extend a huge thank you to the Associated Students of Riverside City College and all who donated to this worthwhile cause.

11 Riverside Community College District NONPROFIT Riverside City College ORGANIZATION 4800 Magnolia Ave. US Riverside, CA 92506 POSTAGE PAID SAN BERNARDINO, CA EOPS PERMIT 1673 Riverside Community College District The Shortcut to Your Future

Tell Your Friends! ALL SERVICES ARE FREE! EOPS will have open enrollment in May for the upcoming Fall 2015 semester.

EOPS Eligibility Requirements: • Be a California resident or an AB540 student (qualified non-resident) • Be a RCC student • Be enrolled in 12 units at RCC • Completed fewer than 45 college units • Qualify for the BOGW A or B • Have an educational disadvantage as determined by RCC assessment scores and other factors