Published January 25, 2022
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Knight Life: January 25, 2022

My future's so bright, I gotta wear shades. With all due apologies to Timbuk 3 and their hit song from the early '80s, we can't help but notice that it feels more like spring than the middle of winter! Ah well. Anyone for a Starbucks Cold Brew? Sometimes our future can look a little gray. We can get so caught up in what's happening around us that we lose sight of the bigger picture.

More on that below in our story about TimelyMD. Keep reading.

Yesterday was National Compliment Day. So, make someone smile and pay them with something they’ll carry around all day—a sincere compliment.

Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful.
—Thich Nhat Hanh

HEALTH & WELLNESS

TimelyMD

This is your brain... This is your brain on a global pandemic, a fire tornado/snow storm/PSPS, a failed test, a tough day...sound familiar? If you're fried, or maybe just a little hard-boiled, let us suggest a little help. We've partnered with TimelyMD to give you free and immediate access to mental health support 24/7. Who is TimelyMD? Glad you asked. TimelyMD is a leading telehealth company specializing in higher education.

Think of them as an extension of our campus Student Health & Wellness Office available anytime you need to talk. Yep, even on late evenings, weekends, and holidays. It's easy to access and enroll through the TimelyCare app on your phone or another device. The best part, it's FREE (remember, that's our favorite word). If you think that's cool check out their weekly guided meditation and Yoga Group Sessions!

If you're as big a fan of our on-site Psychological Counselor, Nicole Smith, as we are, never fear! She's still available either in-person in the Student Health & Wellness Office, Room 2020 during our normal business hours, or via telehealth.

Want one more reason to check them out? Register by February 18, 2022, and you'll be entered to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card! Sweet!

DATES & DEADLINES

Drop It Like A Bad Habit

Last Call! Maybe taking 21 units wasn't such a hot idea, or the reality of waking up that early for lecture really isn't your cuppa tea. Either way January 28 (as in THIS Friday) is the last chance for you to drop a full-term class without it appearing on your record. Have the opposite problem? Looking to fill in your schedule and get done sooner with your degree in hand (we won't take offense)? The same date to add/register a full-term class.

TUTORING & LEARNING CENTER

Get A Little Help Studying

Let's face it, math can be tough! Okay, and that essay where we have to use MLA style and use gud grammar? What's up with that? And don't get us started on science! Luckily there are the helpful smart people at the Tutoring and Learning Center who love to spend the time helping the rest of us make our essays shine, unravel math problems, and make science, well, understandable. 

All services are online and FREE (yeah, our favorite word again) to all Shasta College students. Access is easier than ever! Simply make an appointment online to get connected with a tutor for your one-on-one appointment. We were even able to figure that out. The Tutoring Services we offer are: 

  • Peer-to-Peer Tutoring in Math, Business, Science, Writing, Computer/Canvas, World Languages, & more… 
  • Drop-in Tutoring is available for select subjects. 
  • Supplemental Instruction/Embedded Tutors are provided in select math, science, and English courses – Ask your professor if they offer this additional support! 
  • Workshops and Recorded Video- Join a live workshop or get access to pre-recorded videos with tips and tricks
  • Net-Tutor- Get help outside of online Learning Center hours (8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.) through Net Tutor.
TRANSPORTATION

Students Ride For Free

  • RABA for Students: There's our favorite word again...Free. As in no charge, zero clams. And when you start looking at the price of gas these days the Ride RABA For Free program for students looks better than that note from your instructor telling you they don't believe in pop-quizzes. Here's the scoop:
  • Students must show their current Shasta College Student ID card to the bus operator when boarding. The card must have a validation sticker for the current academic semester.
  • To purchase a student ID follow these steps for contactless services. Or, students can schedule an appointment to visit the Student Senate Office to take their photo, pay, and receive their ID. https://calendly.com/sc-studentlife/student-senate-id-card
  • The Burney Express service is not part of this agreement.
LIBRARY SERVICES  

Shhhh! Borrow, Grab, & Reserve Today

Check this out. 

  • Need a course textbook?  Borrow it for the whole semester from the library for free! Click here for instructions.
  • Need a laptop?  Grab a laptop to tackle your online courses this semester.  Reserve one here.  
  • Need a calculator?  Taking math? Borrow a TI-30, TI-83, or TI-84 Calculator.  Reserve one here.  
  • Need to reserve course materials?  Place a hold on books and other items here.   

Ask A Librarian! Need help finding sources for your paper? You can chat with a librarian online or schedule a ZOOM meeting for one-on-one help here.

STUDENT LIFE- ICYMI
  • The Library has Moved! Come visit your friendly library staff in the Learning Center (700 building) while the 200 building is renovated. Students can borrow textbooks, Chromebooks, calculators, and more for semester-long loans. We also have research help, computers, and printers. Come upstairs for cozy study spaces in 781 and 785.
  • EOPS Accepting Applications Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) provides academic and supplemental financial support for students challenged by economic, educational, and language disadvantages. Students can submit an application by going to this link. Upon approval, students are invited to a virtual orientation. Deadline: January 31, 2022. For more information, call (530) 242-7540.
  • Graduation Application Deadline Do you plan to graduate this year? Now is the time to submit your degree application and indicate if you’ll attend commencement in the spring. Find information and the application at: www.shastacollege.edu/ApplyForDegree. Please meet with a counselor if you are unsure about coursework or requirements. All degree completion or diploma questions should be emailed to evaluator@shastacollege.edu 
COFFEE BREAK

Starbucks Mobile Ordering Is Here!

Grande News! Now you can bypass standing in line at Starbucks while trying to rapid order that life-giving liquid elixer to get you through the next 2-hour lecture. Enter the Starbucks Mobile App (cue heavenly music). Download the Starbucks App so you can order ahead, pay, and start earning Star Rewards. FREE to join (free is our favorite word). 2 Stars per $1 Spent. Early morning classes look a whole lot better now.