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Take a moment for yourself in our campus Meditation Room—a quiet, calming space designed to help you relax and refocus. Whether you’re practicing mindfulness or simply taking a peaceful break, the room is here to support your well-being.

To book a session, go to: https://sars.shastacollege.edu/esars/meditation-healthwellness/eSARS.asp?WCI=Init&WCE=Settings

For more information, stop by the Student Health & Wellness Office or call (530) 242-7580.

Looking up!
Knights Stories featuring Alayna

I move a lot. Colorado, Arizona, Wyoming, New Mexico, San Francisco...lots of bouncing around. Eventually, I moved to Redding and decided to attend Shasta College. I was living on my own, facing housing insecurity, and it was really difficult. My GPA dropped below a 2.0, and I was like, "I can either drop out or I can give it my all and see what happens."

I started small. I started going to the gym, quit my bad habits, and quit my job. It was a really rough semester, but I made it through. After that, I was like, "Okay, I can do it. I can take on more." Now I'm taking 15 credits, interning, and hanging out with friends who are motivated and dedicated to school!

When I was moving from state to state, the sky was the only thing that was consistent. I always found myself looking at the stars. So, when it came time to pick a major, I just kept going back to astronomy.

I've had some great math professors at Shasta College, like Jennifer McCandless and Cathy Anderson. Cathy helped me see math as beautiful. The MESA program, specifically Jessie Knight, has been a huge beacon of support in my life. Jessie told me I could do it when I didn't think I could.

I had just gotten my GPA up and staged this comeback when I decided to apply for the highly competitive astrophysics internship with the LAMAT institute at UC Santa Cruz, never expecting to hear anything back. They had already filled the three spots left, and there were at least 150 applicants by the time they got to me. They reached out to Jessie, started talking about funding, and were able to open another spot just for me. This summer fellowship is launching me right into the field I want to be in, doing research with universities in astrophysics. I would love to work at NASA or JPL. I have friends that are aerospace engineers, so I would love to be able to work with them and combine my astronomy and physics education.

My advice would be to take it slow, and go one step at a time. Set your goals high, and then it's okay if you miss them because you're already working towards something bigger. Shoot for the moon, and if you miss, you'll end up in the stars!

https://www.shastacollege.edu/news/story/looking-up/

Career Services had a fantastic week hosting our CareerQuest Summer Internship students! 🎉

Before stepping into their summer internships in environmental, healthcare, and education careers, students spent the week building the skills that set them up for success through our CareerQuest Bootcamp. From interview preparation and resume building to customer service, communication, and financial literacy, students invested in developing the professional skills that will support them not only this summer, but throughout their future careers. We are so proud of the energy, curiosity, and commitment these students brought each day. Good luck to all of our students in your future careers, we're rooting for you!

Hey Knights! Important update regarding the RABA bus stop. Starting today, the bus stop will be located in the Pine Parking lot (north parking lot) next to the gym (Building 1900). If you need help finding the new location, signage will be posted around the campus or you can ask any friendly staff member!

The bus stop will remain in this location until further notice, due to construction in the current area next to the 100 Building. If you have any questions, please contact Campus Safety at (530) 242-7910.

Join us for a day of networking at our Employer Summit, in partnership with the Redding Chamber of Commerce and Anderson Chamber of Commerce. "Beyond ChatGPT: The AI Shift Every Business Needs to Understand" featuring keynote speaker Hope Seth.

Chamber members get a discount!

Thursday, June 25th | 2pm – 5pm (doors open at 1:30pm)
at the Gaia Hotel
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shasta-college-employer-summit-tickets-1989617858574

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing the way organizations operate — and the conversation is moving far beyond ChatGPT. This engaging and practical session is designed for business owners, executives, managers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders who want to better understand how AI is reshaping the future of work and what it means for their organizations.

We'll explore how businesses are beginning to move beyond simple AI prompting into a new era of:
• Workflow automation
• AI-powered operations
• Productivity and efficiency tools
• Decision support and data analysis
• Customer experience enhancements
• Process redesign
• And emerging AI agents that can assist with increasingly complex tasks

In addition to the presentation, attendees will hear directly from local business leaders who are already integrating AI into their operations, workflows, marketing, customer service, and decision-making processes. This panel discussion will provide practical, real-world perspectives on what's working, leadership implications of AI adoption, including how leaders can thoughtfully navigate change, prepare teams, identify opportunities, and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving business environment.

Whether you are AI-curious or already experimenting with tools like ChatGPT, this presentation will help you better understand the broader AI landscape, separate hype from reality, and identify practical opportunities for your business or organization.

No technical background required. Register now to secure your spot at the summit!

For any questions about the event, please contact Mark Endraske at [email protected].

Can't make it to the Health & Wellness office in person? Don't worry, we offer telehealth appointments* for services provided in our office.

All Shasta College Campuses (Redding Main, Trinity, Tehama, Intermountain, Health Science and University Center, and online students) may access the Health & Wellness services in person or through telehealth. Visit our webpage for more information and to request a consultation with any of our providers.

*Students need to be in California during their telehealth appointment.

https://www.shastacollege.edu/student-resources/the-basic-needs-resource-center/health-wellness/request-a-consultation/

AI Practical Tips - Ready to finally dive into the world of AI? 🤖✨

Join us for the June session of How to Start Using AI – Practical Tips, a hands-on introduction designed for anyone curious about how today’s AI tools actually work. Learn what AI can do, where it falls short, how to write effective prompts, and how to keep your personal information secure—all through live demos and practical exercises.

📅 June 24, 2026
⏰ 5:30pm–7pm
📍 Shasta College Health Sciences, Room 8113
👩‍🏫 Instructor: Rio Miner
💲 $50

Take the guesswork out of AI and build confidence using tools that can truly simplify your life. Register today! 💡 https://shastacollege.coursestorm.com/course/how-to-start-using-ai-practical-tips?search=artificial

The Student Health & Wellness Office provides Shasta College students with free psychological counseling appointments, nursing assessments, and weekly doctor clinics to support students' mental and physical well-being. Visit our webpage for more information and learn how to connect with us.

https://www.shastacollege.edu/wellness