LANL, SFCC partner on Machining Engineering Technologies training, expand job opportunities
Los Alamos National Laboratory and Santa Fe Community College have entered into a partnership to provide local students education and training for in-demand, well-paid jobs through SFCC’s Machining Engineering Technologies certificate. Congressman Ben Ray Luján, New Mexico Higher Education Deputy Secretary Carmen Lopez, Director of LANL Thom Mason, Ph.D., and […]
Operation Bandana New Mexico
Nursing students and CNAs Erin Price and Robin Carrillo Ortiz have been making masks to help the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. They started the Facebook group, Operation Bandana New Mexico in March to make face masks for NM health care workers. Note, these are not N95 masks, but masks for extra […]
SFCC welding graduates are essential workers
Fortunately during these challenging times, welding has been determined an essential job. SFCC students Monique Lujan and Carlos Zamora will start jobs in construction with UA Local Union 412 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters and will be working at INTEL in Rio Rancho. Monique Lujan AWS Student Chapter Member Award in […]
New faculty publications
sj Miller, Ph.D., releases two new books on gender identity in education Two new books written by sj Miller, Ph.D., about gender identity in pre-K through university education have recently been published. Read more… Dr. Aamna Nayyar co-authors ‘Three Paths, One God: Traditional Scriptures and New Prayers’ Read more… Andrew […]
Sustainability on a world stage
If you’ve stopped by SFCC’s large greenhouse in recent months, you’ve probably noticed that fish and dozens of plants are thriving while temperatures outside plummet below freezing. The reputation of SFCC’s Controlled Environment Agriculture and Sustainable Technologies programs continues to grow, nationally and internationally. More people are coming to see […]
‘The Big Book of Blues Guitar: The History, The Greats―And How to Play’ by Andrew Lovato
Santa Fe City Historian and Associate Professor Andrew Lovato, Ph.D., released his new book, “The Big Book of Blues Guitar: The History, The Greats―And How to Play” in December. About the book, from Amazon website: The book covers the history of the guitar and of the blues, including a personal […]
Aamna Nayyar co-authors ‘Three Paths, One God: Traditional Scriptures and New Prayers’
A message from Aamna Nayyar, Director Department of Dental Health, and member of SFCC’s PDAC: “[I’m] sharing with you the book that I co-authored/compiled. The book is about religious tolerance and hopefully, it will be my small contribution toward world peace. Amen.” From the book description on Amazon.com: Three paths, […]
Two new books written by Dr. sj Miller about gender identity in Education
Two new books written by Associate Professor of Teacher Education sj Miller, Ph.D., about gender identity in pre-K through University Education have recently been published. ‘ about Gender Identity Justice in Schools and Communities What is gender identity justice, why does it matter, and what are the implications for not […]
SFCC Fall 2019 student speaker Leslie Orena Quintana Ayala
SFCC’s Fall 2019 student speaker Leslie Orena Quintana Ayala, 20, received a Certificate in Early Childhood Development. She was born in Guatemala and moved to Santa Fe when she was 14. She chose to study with the Spanish-speaking student group to pursue her studies. The Santa Fe High graduate works […]
SFCC Library announces February events
February library events feature faculty publications SFCC Library February Events: February 6 3 to 4 p.m. Panel discussion, book sales and signing of Three Paths, One God: Traditional Scriptures and New Prayers by Aamna Nayyar, Min Kantrowitz and Victoria Reder. The book brings together beliefs from Jewish, Christian and Muslim […]
SFCC’s Visual Arts Gallery presents Tangent/Trajectory
Show featuring Don Redman and Christina Hall-Strauss opens from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 The exhibition is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through March 26 (Closed for SFCC Spring Break March 16 through March 22) Santa Fe Community College’s Visual Arts Gallery presents the exhibition, […]
Shades of Color – Black History Month 2020
Santa Fe Community College Celebrates Black History Month SHADES OF COLOR 2020 A multicultural journey to learn about and recognize the accomplishments of African diaspora and/or LGBTQ+ individuals and organizations. As active participants in the various activities, the organizers hope to raise awareness of how members of these groups have […]
Preview SFCC’s Automotive Technologies Center
SFCC is excited to share Greer Stafford/SJCF ARCHITECTURE, Inc.’ renderings of the college’s newest building, the Automotive Technologies Center. The center’s green design elements, including a water collection and storage system, contribute toward earning the facility a U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold designation. […]
SFCC Governing Board elects new officers
SFCC Governing Board Update The SFCC Governing Board Regular Session on January 22 included the swearing in of new Governing Board members Piér Quintana and Jody Pugh by Judge Patricio Serna. In addition, new officers were elected for a one-year term: Jack Sullivan, Chair; George Gamble, Ph.D., Vice Chair; and […]
Community economic impact
In 2018, Santa Fe Community College and New Mexico Independent Community Colleges NMICC, worked with Emsi, a labor market analytics firm, on an economic impact study. SFCC is proud to be a major employer and economic contributor to the region, in addition to educating our community members and workforce. Study Takeaways […]
