Dam Proud Day: Wellness, Pride & Community

Featured Activities

Thursday’s Themed Attire

• TBD

Chalk the Walk (9:00 – 10:00 AM : Various Locations, Starting Point TBD)

• Hosted by the Arts Department, students will fill campus walkways with colorful chalk art and positive affirmations.
• Messages will highlight pride, identity, belonging, and encouragement for the ARC community.
• Artwork will remain on display throughout the week, creating a vibrant path leading into Thursday’s Wellness Walk.
• Chalking ends at the Library 1st Floor so participants can participate in the Wellness Walk

ARC Wellness Walk (10:00 - 10:45 AM : Starts at the Library)

• Begin at the Library, where the 1st floor features the ARC Archives Display of historic photos, yearbooks, and memorabilia.
• Walk along pathways brightened by Chalk the Walk affirmations created earlier in the week, carrying positive messages into the day.
• Pause at mindfulness stations hosted by ARC Health & Wellness for simple activities that encourage relaxation, balance, and self-care.
• Students: experience the Wellness Walk as a health & wellness activity and connect with the ARC community.
• Faculty & staff: use this time as your daily walk around campus while engaging with students and colleagues.
• Reminder: keep an eye out — you may discover your next scavenger hunt clue along the way!
• The route ends at the stadium, flowing directly into the 11:00 AM Pep Rally.

ARC Post-Walk Pep Rally (11:00 - 11:45 AM, Bookstore Quad)

• Dynamic emcee team with President Lisa Cardoza and a student/staff co-emcee.
• Opening land acknowledgment in partnership with the Native American Resource Center.
• Recognition of ARC clubs, departments, athletic teams, employees, and identity centers who joined the Wellness Walk.
• Student Voices: reflections on what being “DAM PROUD” means at ARC.
• Remarks from Student Senate, Clubs & Events Board, Academic Senate, Classified Senate, and Cabinet.
• Rally concludes with a spirited group cheer, confetti poppers, and a community group photo.
• Post-rally social with light treats inside the Student Center, alongside displays (floral sales and bee research).

Native Bee Project Spotlight: The BUZZ (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM : Student Center)

• ARC students and/or faculty share their work from The BUZZ, a National Science Foundation funded project on ARC’s native bee biodiversity.
• Explore preserved bee specimens under microscopes and learn how campus habitats support pollinators.
• View posters and student-faculty research and discoveries made right here at ARC.

Horticulture Floral Sales (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM : Student Center)

• Seasonal floral arrangements designed and created by students in ARC’s Floriculture program.
• Sales support ARC’s Horticulture program while giving students hands-on experience in design and business skills.
• Take home a beautiful, student-crafted arrangement and support applied learning at ARC.

Wellness & Belonging Event (Afternoon Time TBD : UNITE Center)

• As part of ARC’s Homecoming wellness programming, the UNITE Center will host a bracelet-making activity.
• Students, staff, and visitors are invited to create bracelets that reflect identity, pride, and connection.
• The event welcomes all members of the ARC community, especially the Pride Center and our other campus learning communities to join and share in this space of creativity and care.
• A relaxed, hands-on activity designed to promote wellness, belonging, and community connection.

ARC Emeritus Luncheon (Invitation-Only, hosted by ARC Philanthropy)

• ARC Emeriti Association Information Available Here!
  

Instrumental Jazz Concert (7:30 – 9:30 PM : ARC Theatre)

• The American River College Instrumental Jazz Ensembles
• Directed by Dr. Dyne Eifertsen
• A tribute performance to Gerry Mulligan.
• Guest Band: River City High School - Rudy Cisneros, director.
• Purchase Tickets Here!