CRC Fun Facts

When did CRC open?

• 1953

• 1964

• 1970

• 1976

What is the CRC Mascot?

• Beaver

• Falcon

• Hawk

• Panther

What is the origin of the name "Cosumnes?"

• In historic times, tuberculosis (commonly known as "consumption") plagued the area. At the time it was thought that the river transmitted the disease.

• The native America Miwok tribe inhabited this area. The Miwok work "kosum" refers to the salmon that spawned in the river, and "-umne" means "people of"

• It is named after the confluence of the American River and the Sacramento River. The "Co-" refers to the joining of the two rivers.

This object is present in the front walkway of the Black Box Theater near the Visual and Performing Arts Center.

• A time capsule that will be opened in 2020 during CRC's 50th anniversary.

• A bust of the current CRC President - Dr. Edward Bush. A new one is added each time there is a new college president.

• A mosaic of the CRC Mascot, "Hawkeye" the Hawk.

• A planter containing regional flowers and shrubs. It was constructed in 1995 during the 25th anniversary of CRC.

Which departments are located in the Northeast corner of campus?

• Horticulture

• Veterinary Technology

• Welding

• Construction

The Digital media lab, Math Center, ESL/Foreign languange lab, and Tutoring center are all located in which building?

• Library

• Campus Center

• Learning Resource Center (LRC)

• Winn Center

Faculty can visit the Business and Social Science building (BS-163/164) to learn about and use emerging technologies in this department:

• Center for Professional Development

• Office of Institutional Effectiveness

• Media Services

• Center for Instructional Innovation (CI²)