Río Hondo College Hosts Annual Free Community STEAM Festival

(Whittier, Calif.) – Río Hondo College (RHC) invites community members of all ages to its annual FREE Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The event will take place at the College’s main campus, located at 3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601. Parking is free.

The STEAM Festival will feature a variety of exciting, hands-on science activities and games designed for elementary, middle and high school students. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with interactive exhibits led by Río Hondo College students, faculty and community partners. Free giveaways will also be available while supplies last.

“We are thrilled to open our campus to the community for a day of discovery and fun,” said RHC Superintendent/President Dr. Marilyn Flores. “This festival not only showcases the incredible talents of our students and faculty but also inspires young minds to explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.”

Río Hondo Community College Board of Trustees President Oscar Valladares emphasized the importance of building strong educational programs to prepare students for careers in STEAM. “We are proud of our STEAM programs, we are equipping our students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the ever-evolving workforce,” said Valladares. “This festival is a wonderful opportunity to spark interest and curiosity in these critical fields.”

This event is made possible through the generous support of the College Foundation and its valued partners, including the BCM Foundation and the Rotary Club of Whittier.

For more information about the STEAM Festival, please email event director Dr. Garima Garg at [email protected]. At Río Hondo College, classes start every eight weeks with Spring Second Half Classes beginning March 29, 2025. To learn more about RHC, please visit riohondo.edu.

RHC_STEAMFestival1: Interactive activity at last year’s STEAM Festival

Scheduled Website Maintenance – March 26 @ 11pm to March 28 @ 11pm

Dear Rio Hondo College Community:

We want to inform you that scheduled maintenance on the College IT systems will take place beginning Wednesday, March 26, at 11:00 p.m. through Friday, March 28, at 11:00 p.m.

During this period, both the AccessRio portal and the Banner system will be temporarily unavailable as we perform essential maintenance tasks. We understand the inconvenience this may cause and apologize for any disruption to your workflow.

Note: All other systems such as Canvas, eSARS Appointment, and the college website are not impacted by this maintenance schedule.

Canvas Link: https://riohondo.instructure.com

We will make every effort to complete the maintenance as quickly as possible and restore access to the AccessRio portal and Banner system promptly. However, should any unforeseen circumstances arise, we will keep you informed about any changes or updates regarding the maintenance schedule.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our systems and services.

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