Highlighted in This Week’s Beehive Blog

 

YELLOWJACKET DIVERSITY SERIES–UPCOMING EVENTS

Did you know you can attend any of the YDS Events? If you attend 3 out of the 4 presentations you will earn the T-shirt, certificate and online badge but, all students are welcome to attend the events that they would like.  

Join us for any of the upcoming events:

COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS

February 18, 2025  

• WHERE: CF 206/208 or join us online using this Zoom Link 

• WHEN: 1-2PM  

• WHAT: Ever felt afraid to speak up about racial equity? 🤔 Let’s change that! Learn how to have meaningful dialogues on racism and inequality. 🗣️✨ Don’t miss this chance to stop avoiding the elephant in the room and start promoting a culture where all voices are heard. 

IMPLICIT BIAS

March 4, 2025  

• WHERE: CF 206/208  

• WHEN: 1-2pm 

• WHAT: With half a million followers on TikTok, Victoria is on a mission to help you explore your racial and social identities, build anti-racist communities, and create social change. 🌍✨Learn about implicit bias, how to address it, and its impact. This is an event you won’t want to miss! 💡 

GOLD RUSH–AMERICAN HEART MONTH

Join Student Life and our awesome CPR Certified faculty for an action-packed night celebrating both our Men’s and Women’s basketball games AND American Heart Month! 🏀❤️ 

Date: Wednesday, February 12
Time: Women’s Game at 5:30pm, Men’s Game at 7:30pm
Location: RCTC Performance Court 

Arrive 10 minutes early to the Women’s game to snag some FREE Jimmy John’s and exclusive Heart Month swag! 🥪🎁 

Let’s cheer on our Yellowjackets together and learn life-saving skills in the process. It’s going to be an evening full of excitement, community spirit, and heart-healthy fun! 💛 

GRADUATION APPLICATION DEADLINE

The Spring 2025 Graduation Application Deadline is February 25, 2025 and summer graduation deadline is March 25, 2025. Students seeking to graduate should complete the application and attach a DARS audit that reads “All requirements complete” before submitting it to the Records and Registration Office for processing. 

Please follow the link to the Graduation Application. 

If your audit states that you are missing a requirement, please meet with your advisor or counselor as soon as possible by calling, 507-285-7260, or online at advisorvue. 

HIVE SUPPLY

Throughout the year, hundreds of students at RCTC visit the Hive Supply to pick up perishable and non-perishable foods, school supplies and hygiene products. This resource is free to all current students. 

How does it work? Students enter the Hive Supply, fill up a bag with up to 15 items, and then swipe their student ID on the way out. Swiping your ID helps us track how many students utilize this resource.

For current Hive Supply hours please visit the Hive Supply Webpage. Hours are subject to change throughout the week. 

Interested in donating? Bring non-perishable foods, school supplies, or hygiene products to C407 or drop them in a Hive Supply donation bin located at Heintz Center. 

LEARNING CENTER

The Learning Center provides FREE tutoring for all RCTC and WSU-R students to help them build the skills and confidence needed to be successful in their coursework and reach their academic goals. 

Our tutors are specialists in their content areas and are eager to help you. 

For Spring 2025 semester, the Learning Center will be open for both in-person and online tutoring. There are many different options for getting help: drop-in help, scheduled appointments with a tutor, email questions and essay reviews, and scheduling workspaces. Check out our website for hours and services and find what is best for you.