Campus Weekly

Cristina Kahlo’s talk on contemporary Mexican photography captivated audience

Shane Tolbert, Academic Director of Arts and Design, reported, “Last Tuesday (August 6) was a special treat for the college and our community. We welcomed Cristina Kahlo, great grandniece of Frida Kahlo, who delivered a fascinating and well-attended (120+) lecture on the progression of contemporary Mexican photography from the early 20^th century to present in RM 216.

In her lecture, Kahlo emphasized the themes of political thought and documentary photography. She highlighted how Mexican photographers have played a crucial role in shaping and reflecting political narratives through their work over multiple generations. Photography in Mexico has been instrumental in documenting social and political issues, providing a visual archive of the country’s cultural and political landscape. Kahlo also discussed the significance of documentary photography in capturing the realities of life in Mexico.

Some of photographers who stood out to me in the presentation: Lola Álvarez Bravo, Pedro Meyer, Manuel Álvarez Bravo, and Baldomero Robles.

The event was a success thanks to the collaboration between the college’s Art on Campus program, MPR, OIT, Sage Paiser, our interim Head of Photography, and Carlos Rovelo, a trustee and chair of the Education and Community Engagement Committee at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum.”

Thank you to Shane Tolbert, Charlie Shultz and Linda Cassel for sharing photos from this event. Click to see larger.

SFCC Library and Creative Writing program present Fall 2024 Writing Generation series

Register once at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WriGenFall2024

Series includes readings and writing generation sessions by esteemed writers
Carla Crujido – September 18 reading; September 25 creative session
Kasia Merrill – October 23 reading; October 30 creative session
Jake Skeets – November 13 reading; November 20 creative session

Santa Fe Community College’s Library and Creative Writing program present the Fall 2024 Writing Generation Series beginning September 18. Each author will read at an introductory session. The following week the author will engage the participants in a writing exercise/creative session. Attendees can go to any of the sessions by registering just once at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WriGenFall2024. The sessions begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and will feature these authors: Carla Crujido (September 18 reading; September 25 creative session); Kasia Merrill (October 23 reading; October 30 creative session) and Jake Skeets (November 13 reading; November 20 creative session.) Registrants will receive a Zoom link via email the morning of each event.

Valerie Nye, SFCC Library Director and associate professor Austin Eichelberger from the Creative Writing program are coordinating the series, which was launched last spring. The sessions are free and open to the public.

“We were thrilled by the positive response the series received last spring,” Nye said. “Participants were emotionally moved by the authors’ readings and inspired by the creative writing sessions. The online format allowed people to join from throughout the region, as well as other parts of the country.”

Eichelberger added, “We’re excited to offer a new line-up of diverse voices. The talented writers certainly will spur attendees to explore their own voices in writing.”

The following authors will participate:

Carla Crujido – September 18 reading; September 25 creative session

Bio:  Carla Crujido is the author of the short story collection, “The Strange Beautiful” (Chin Music Press). Her work has appeared in Moss, Bellingham Review, Crazyhorse, Yellow Medicine Review, Ricepaper Magazine, and elsewhere.

Carla is the nonfiction editor at River Styx Magazine and holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the Institute of American Indian Arts. She lives in the Pacific Northwest.

Kasia Merrill – October 23 reading; October 30 creative session

Bio:  Kasia Merrill is a fiction writer based in Maryland. She holds a BFA from Pratt Institute and an MFA from the Institute of American Indian Arts. Her work has appeared in Fiction International, Quarter After Eight, Breadcrumbs Mag, The Ekphrasis Review, Salamander Magazine, and The Appalachian Review, and her stories have been finalists for the GRITLit, Cutbank, New Millenium Writings, and Salamander Magazine fiction competitions. She has received support from the Peter Bullough Foundation, Disquiet International, and the Kenyon Writer’s Workshop, for which she was a Peter Taylor fellow. She is currently at work on her first novel.

Jake Skeets – November 13 reading; November 20 creative session

Bio:  Jake Skeets (he/him) is the author of “Eyes Bottle Dark with a Mouthful of Flowers,” winner of the National Poetry Series, American Book Award, Kate Tufts Discovery Award, and Whiting Award. His work has appeared widely in journals and magazines such as Poetry, The New York Times Magazine, and The Paris Review. Other honors include an NEA Grant for Arts Projects, a Mellon Projecting All Voices Fellowship, and the 2023-2024 Grisham Writer in Residence at the University of Mississippi. He is from the Navajo Nation and teaches at the University of Oklahoma.

For additional information, please contact SFCC Library Director Valerie Nye via email at valerie.nye@sfcc.edu or by calling 505-428-1506. For more information about SFCC’s Creative Writing program visit sfcc.edu/programs/creative-writing/.

Inside SFCC newsletter celebrates 40th anniversary and more!

The latest issue of Inside SFCC shares memories and reflections from the past 40 years. Learn about the college’s economic impact, view an inspiring anniversary video, read highlights from Amy Loyd’s commencement address, learn how donations have put a spark in SFCC’s Auto Tech program and more. If you haven’t seen the latest issue of Inside SFCC, check it out here.

ESL orientations offered on Aug. 12, 13 and 14

Required orientation and registration sessions on August 12, 13 and 14
Classes begin on August 19

Do you or someone you know want to learn English as a Second Language? Whether you speak no English at all, only know a little, or even if you know a lot of English, SFCC has classes for you.

Santa Fe Community College will offer a 14-week English as a Second Language (ESL) session from August 19 to November 21 to any adult who wants to learn English. New students must attend an orientation session to register for classes. The orientation session will include testing and placement as well as registration for the courses. The $25 registration fee is waived for the Fall 2024 term. The classes are free. Classes will be in person at the SFCC Main Campus, at Sweeney Elementary School, and online.

How to Register:
Attend an orientation at the SFCC Main Campus, 6401 Richards Ave. in the Adult Education Department.

Orientation Schedule
Orientation sessions begin at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. (no late arrivals) on the following dates:

• Monday, August 12
• Tuesday, August 13
• Wednesday, August 14

Orientations are limited to 30 participants. Arrive on time. Only future students may be present. Additional guests will not be permitted in the orientation area.

Students interested in online classes can attend an orientation at SFCC or contact the ESL Program (505-428-1329 or olga.rees@sfcc.edu) to arrange an online orientation. Students will need a stable internet connection to attend online classes.

Classes meet twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays depending on the level. Morning and evening classes are available at SFCC. Evening classes are offered at Sweeney Elementary School. Students are expected to attend classes twice a week.

For more information:
https://www.sfcc.edu/english-second-language/
https://www.sfcc.edu/programa-de-ingles-como-segundo-idioma/

Fall 2024 ESL classes begin August 19. Space is limited. For more information, call 505-428-1329 or email olga.rees@sfcc.edu.

Visual Arts Gallery opens Dream Big! The Art of George Rodrigue from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 5

Thirty original paintings from the private collection of Rodrigue’s widow include some of the artist’s most famous Blue Dog canvases, iconic portraits of Cajun personalities, and rarely seen artworks inspired by his lifelong love of New Mexico.

Santa Fe Community College’s Visual Arts Gallery hosts an opening reception for Dream Big! The Art of George Rodrigue from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, September 5 in The Visual Arts Gallery, 6401 Richards Avenue. The exhibition is drawn exclusively from the private collection of Wendy Rodrigue Magnus, widow of American artist George Rodrigue. The artwork is presented through a collaboration with SFCC School of Arts and Design, SFCC Continuing Education, SFCC Foundation, and the Life & Legacy Foundation. The exhibition continues through October 2.

The prominent painter George Rodrigue (1944-2013) was born and raised in New Iberia, Louisiana. His art studies at the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles spawned one of the greatest success stories in American art. In the early 1990s his Blue Dog Series, based on the French-Cajun loup-garou legend, catapulted him to worldwide fame, while his dark Renaissance-like landscapes developed into robust modern masterpieces.

Dream BIG!  The Art of George Rodrigue features 30 original works of art including Rodrigue’s dark Louisiana landscapes of the 1970s, portraits of athletes, musicians, and artists, paintings inspired by New Mexico, and giant Blue Dog canvases, some eight-feet square. Highlighting the exhibition is Rodrigue’s pivotal student work, “Pop Goes the As”—a 4×5 foot collage from 1966 created during his time at the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles.

The exhibition also marks a rare opportunity to see Loup-garou (1991), the painting Rodrigue considered to be the true beginning of his Blue Dog Series.

Director of Galleries Linda Cassel said, “The college is excited to partner with Wendy and her Life & Legacy Foundation to bring this compelling exhibition of George Rodrigue’s art to share with the community and SFCC’s students.”

Wendy Rodrigue Magnus has also loaned on a long-term basis George Rodrigue’s 8-foot-tall Blue Dog sculpture, “Colors of My Mind,” to remain on view outside in the Campus Courtyard.

Dream Big! is the theme for the exhibition. Dreams are the portal to creativity. They are tied to instinct and desire, and they are the birthplace of ideas. This exhibition seeks to inspire through stories of pursuing one’s dreams, meeting one’s fears, and expressing our art, whatever it may be, with the full wonder of our imagination.

George Rodrigue was influenced by his childhood dreams throughout his life.  These paintings explore not only those visions, but also some of their greatest public accomplishments, including worldwide campaigns for major companies like Neiman Marcus and Xerox Corporation, and philanthropic statements in the form of joyous paintings for children’s hospitals.

This SFCC installation is the first exhibition of Rodrigue’s work in New Mexico since his 1987 one-man show hosted by Rosalea Murphy (1912-2000) at the Pink Adobe, the restaurant she founded in 1944 after moving to Santa Fe from New Orleans. Rodrigue and Murphy, also an artist, became close friends, and a recently discovered portrait of her hangs on view in this exhibition for the first time anywhere.

“George first introduced me to Santa Fe in 1993,” recalls Wendy Rodrigue Magnus, “when we traveled through to see his artist friends, including Rosalea Murphy and Douglas Magnus, at the Pink Adobe, and for George to work on his bronzes at Shidoni Foundry. It was in Santa Fe, more than anywhere else, that George found the artist camaraderie he enjoyed, exchanging ideas and sharing excitement for each other’s projects.  We visited annually for twenty years. After his death in 2013, it is in Santa Fe that I found life, and love, again. I’m extremely grateful to Santa Fe Community College for this opportunity to share George’s life and art with the enchanting city I now call home.”

In conjunction with the exhibition, special classes with Wendy Rodrigue Magnus are offered by SFCC’s Continuing Education department on September 19 and September 26. Registration is available online through SFCC Continuing Education. The session on September 26, “Blue Dog:  An Art Adventure for Families,” includes free admission for all participants under the age of 18.  Registration is available at https://sfcc.augusoft.net/. For more information about the classes send an email to ce@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1676. To learn more about the Life & Legacy Foundation visit www.legacyarttour.org.

The SFCC Visual Arts Gallery is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except when the college is closed. For more information about the SFCC Visual Arts Gallery, contact Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel via email at linda.cassel@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1501.

Santa Fe Reporter‘s Best of Santa Fe: SFCC Best Fitness Classes

Congratulations to the faculty and staff at the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center for winning Best Fitness Classes in the Santa Fe Reporter’s Best of Santa Fe 2024. This is what the Santa Fe Reporter published:

Best Fitness Classes

1. Santa Fe Community College

The SFCC William C. Witter Fitness Education Center is a well-equipped facility that combines fitness and education and includes a resistance training center, indoor track, cardio equipment and more. The fitness instructors are highly trained professionals and passionate teachers who offer on-ground and Zoom classes, making it convenient for all our busy schedules. This is the place to go to not just get fit, but to learn how to stay fit.

6401 Richards Ave., (505) 428-1615.

There’s still time to register for a Fitness Class this fall. Hurry, these classes fill fast!

Save the Date: Open House with IAIA from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 19

SFCC and IAIA will once again have an Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 with activities in the Main Courtyard and tours around the campus. Watch Campus Weekly for more details in the weeks to come.

Those who would like to participate in the Open House should contact Director of Galleries Linda Cassel via email at linda.cassel@sfcc.edu. Here’s the link to IAIA’s Open House: 2024 IAIA Open House > Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) and SFCC’s Open House: sfcc.edu/iaia-sfcc-open-house-24/

College services unavailable during Convocation meeting on August 14

SFCC services will not be available on Thursday, August 14 until 11 a.m.
William C. Witter Fitness Education Center will open at noon.
SF HEC will observe regular office hours.

The College’s services including front desk reception, academic advising, registration assistance and the cashier’s office will not be available on Wednesday, August 14 until 11 a.m. due to the campuswide Convocation employee meeting. Services will resume after 11 a.m. via email, phone, online and in-person.

William C. Witter Fitness Education Center will be closed until noon on August 14. The Santa Fe Higher Education Center will observe regular office hours.

SFCC welcomes “The Las Vegas Project: Contemporary Life on the Historic Santa Fe Trail in New Mexico,” photo exhibit from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 20 in the Main Hallway

Exhibition continues through Oct. 16.

The Visual Arts Gallery will host an opening reception for “The Las Vegas Project: Contemporary Life on the Historic Santa Fe Trail in New Mexico,” a contemporary black-and-white photo exhibition, from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 20 in the Main Hallway. The travelling exhibition features 52 archival photographs and oral histories by the project organizer Peter Schreyer and eight master class students from the Crealdé School of Art in Winter Park, Fla. Schreyer a Swiss-born artist, photographer, and arts administrator will be in attendance. The exhibition continues through Oct. 16 during open hours at Santa Fe Community College (SFCC), 6401 Richards Ave.

As a proud dual citizen, Schreyer is a passionate traveler and explorer, who leads groups of students to explore both his beloved America and his native Switzerland each year. He has a deep love for the American West where he has led photographic tours to New Mexico and the Four Corners region for more than 30 years.

His enduring admiration for the cultural heritage of Las Vegas prompted him to organize a trip in 2021, bringing master-level photography students from the Crealdé School of Art to New Mexico. This journey commemorated the 200-year anniversary of the Santa Fe Trail and documented the contemporary life in Las Vegas, New Mexico and in nearby communities. The exhibition debuted last year at New Mexico Highlands University and will now be presented for the first time in Santa Fe at SFCC.

Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel said, “SFCC is excited to bring these exceptional archival photographs showcasing contemporary life in Las Vegas to Santa Fe – the heart of the Santa Fe Trail. Alongside the images, each photograph is paired with a meticulously researched and edited oral history, enriching the experience for our students and the community alike.”

Schreyer’s photographs are featured in numerous private and public art collections, as well as in the archives of history museums in the U.S. and Switzerland. His social landscape and documentary photography projects have been showcased in more than 100 solo, juried, and invitational exhibitions across the U.S. and in his native Switzerland.

For more information about the exhibition contact Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel via email at linda.cassel@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1501.

Hear KSFR report on EPA Brownsfield funding

KSFR reporter Rob Hochschild covered the recent the Brownfields EPA grants celebration at SFCC. Listen to the KSFR report.

Read more in Margaret O’Hara’s July 20 story in the Santa Fe New Mexican, “SFCC secures EPA funding to train environmental workers.”

Applications are now open for the upcoming free training from September 16 – October 17: sfcc.edu/programs/environmental-job-training/

Congratulations to Dental pin recipients!

Director of Dental programs, Dr. Aamna Nayyar shared the exciting news about the latest students to be recognized with dental pins in recognition of their completion of dental programs.

She shared, “CONGRATULATIONS to all who were recognized at the Dental Pinning Ceremony on Friday, July 26, 2024. You all did it!”

• Certificate in Dental Assisting: 9 students
• Certificate in Advanced DA Skills: 2 students
• Certificate in Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary [EFDA]: 12 students
• Certificate in Community Dental Health Coordinator [CDHC]: 2 students
• AAS in Dental Health: 2 students

Diego Ortiz and Sophia Rivera were recognized for the best dental bulletin board project.

Chelsea Leon was recognized for the best dental community health research project.

Thanks to all who attended and made this a memorable event. Thanks to OIT for all the media set up. Thank to Facilities and Operations for the room set up. Thanks to the SMILES Club for the farewell treats.

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3 Cups of Tea event focused on cultures on the Silk Road

The 3 Cups of Tea event on July 19 at SFCC was well-attended. Thank you to Chad Gaspar for his assistance with the presentation of 3 Cups of Tea. SFCC’s Art on Campus and the School of Art and Design sponsored the event. Here is the organizer’s thank you letter to Linda Cassel and Shane Tolbert:

Dear Linda Cassel and Shane Tolbert, 

The Avizeh Collective is indebted to you, your department, and staff for hosting the main event at the Santa Fe Community College. We felt the initial event was a success though I am sure there are certain things we could improve… . All in all we had 63 people, including youth, and children, whom showed up to the event! 

In the same week, the Santa Fe Public Library Southside also hosted a smaller kickoff as a prelude to the main event where we introduced the indigenous textile craft through a phulkarri workshop. 

Wassa Wassa from Guinea, Africa, played his beautiful string instrument, called the N’gony, as an opening to the 5 panel discussion which included visiting Pakistani artisan Gohar Sajjid from the Pakhtoon Khyber Valley. 

Before we started the panel discussion, I moderated the event and introduced who we are as an organization, the significance of the Silk Roads, then proceeded to introduce the panelists Joey Schultz, Program Officer, International Exchanges, from Global Santa Fe, followed by Pakistani-American Dina Mahmood, a pivotal figure at the New Mexican Higher Education Department and doctoral candidate in Education Leadership at NMSU who provided us the synopsis of Pakistan’s region, history, important figures, and historical sites, food culture, etc. 

I then introduced our main speaker, Phulkarri artisan Gohar Sajjid, who spoke in her native language, Urdu, who discussed her altruistic approach working with women from the 4 regions. Multi disciplinary artist and teacher of Qalam Karri and pulkarri, Nikita Shah, from India helped translate and introduced the value of indigenous artisanal work. Both Gohar and Nikita then led folks into the Pulkarri workshop that was set up outside the Jemez room. Our panel discussion continued with photographer, writer, global traveler Adam Ferguson who shared his amazing travel experiences to the Hunza Valley region and expressed the awe, the beauty, gratitude and hospitality of the people of Pakistan beyond the plate.  We followed up with some questions and answers from the audience during and after the discussion. 

Pakistani appetizers comprised of samosas and pakoras, fresh fruit, and cardamom green tea was served and catered by the Avizeh’s ‘Santa Fe Stone Soup Kitchen’. 

A little market was setup after the discussion to promote Gohar Sajjid’s women’s collective of an array of beautiful textile work from the various regions of Pakistan.  

We are so thankful to Chad for his support in helping us setup the audio, video, as well as the request of additional chairs as we were expecting a delegation from Africa and Armenia to attend. We are so thankful for those who were able to join and expressed support!

We hope we can collaborate again with SFCC in the future and wish to know your thoughts. We have a group of young Afghan Scouts who have been displaced due to the Taliban regime’s threat upon them and their families. Thankfully, these brilliant, brave, young Afghans, who are recognized as amongst the educated class, who struggled to make it out are currently sponsored by a number kind families here in Santa Fe and in other States. These students are out of harms way due to the significant work and camaraderie of a few U.S. State department officials and connections. We wish to share their plight and continue to share additional stories of belonging and preserving our identities and heritage from the Silk Road to Santa Fe. 

We are so incredibly grateful to each of you, the Art & Design Department, SFCC for providing us the venue and our Santa Fe Public Library Southside in hosting. We consider these facilities as incredible resources to our broader community. 

If anyone is interested to purchase Gohar Sajjid’s work, they may reach out to The Avizeh Collective, through our contact and we are happy to coordinate smaller gatherings at one’s home, church, agency, etc. to bring the beautiful craft forward over additional cups of tea! 

Please see photographs included. The timing of this event couldn’t be better based on the nature of geo political events. Kindly share your response and what we could do better as we develop our programs and future events. We are working in our most humble means and just getting started! Thank you!

Sincerely, with much Gratitude, 

Miraj

Miraj Bukhari-Frayer
Founder & President
The Avizeh Collective, LLC
A 501(c)3 organization
(Co-Founder of the Santa Fe Refugee Collaborative)
Weaving stories, connecting cultures, and preserving identities from the Silk Road to Santa Fe

Let Campus Weekly share your news!
Let us know about your accomplishments and other news that you’d like to share. Please remember that the deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesday to get an item in the next week’s issue. Submit here.

Dental programs enrolling now

Enrolling now!

• Certificate in Dental Assisting
• Certificate in Advanced DA Skills
• Certificate in Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary [EFDA]
• Certificate in Community Dental Health Coordinator [CDHC]
• AAS degree in Dental Health
• Board prep courses
• CE courses
• Online/ Onsite/ Hybrid options

Contact: aamna.nayyar@sfcc.edu , 505-428-1258.

VISIT: https://www.sfcc.edu/programs/dental-2/

Fall Student Worker jobs available

There are a lot of jobs opening this fall for student workers. Earn $15 an hour and work on campus 20 hours per week. Contact Katie Cadena Priebe at katie.cadenapriebe@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1068 for more information or to apply!

Apply now for AwardSpring Scholarships

Here are the requirements that must be met for all Foundation scholarships for the Fall 2024 semester:

• GPA (2.5 or higher)
• Completion Rate (67% or higher)
• Satisfactory Academic Status
• Enrollment (6 credit hours or higher)
• FAFSA on file
• Completed Financial Aid file

For more assistance and information, please contact The Financial Aid office at finaid@sfcc.edu.

Applications open for APRENDE Early Childhood Teacher Apprenticeship Program

Pre-Apprenticeship for new educators – Earn a NM Child Development Certificate and become qualified as an Assistant Teacher.

Apprenticeship for educators working or seeking work in a classroom – Earn an associate degree in early childhood education and become qualified as a lead teacher.

For more information and to apply: www.sfcc.edu/aprende

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APRENDE Programa de aprendices para los educadores de la educación temprana

Pre-Aprendiz para educadores nuevos – Obtén un Certificado de Desarrollo Infantil y capacitación como Asistente de Maestro

Aprendiz para educadores quienes ya trabajan (o buscan empleo) en un centro/escuela – Se obtiene un título de asociado en la educación temprana y capacitación como un Maestro Principal

Para más información y para aplicar: www.sfcc.edu/aprende

Register now for last New Student Orientation session on Aug. 16

New Student Orientations (NSO) began on June 12. Do you know someone who is interested in applying and enrolling at SFCC? NSO is a great way for new and prospective students to learn about the many services and support sytems available at the college. There are only two more sessions left!

In-Person Student Orientation Schedule 2024

• August 16, Friday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

If you have any questions, please call 505-428-1050 or email Welcome & Support Coordinator Karla Catanach at karla.catanach@sfcc.edu

Register for New Student Orientation here.

Follow SFCC Foundation on socials!

Mental Health & Wellness Counseling available to students through Uwill

Students, SFCC wants you to know that this summer that students continue to have free access to a licensed counselor through Uwill. Scan the QR code to register and make an appointment.

Register now for fall semester

The fall semester begins on Aug. 19. Register as soon as possible to get into classes before they fill.

For application and registration information, please visit https://www.sfcc.edu/get-started/apply-and-register/ For more information, call 505-428-1270 or email enrollment-admissions@sfcc.edu.

Not sure of what classes you need for your certificate or associate degree? Visit sfcc.edu/academic-advising/advising-appointments/ to make an appointment with an academic advisor.

Explore opportunities to work with young children

There are three options at SFCC to build your résumé, gain early childhood work experience and get paid! Check out the APRENDE Early Childhood Teacher Apprenticeship Program, apply for work study positions at Kids Campus by contacting StudentEmployment@sfcc.edu, or Child Care On Call worker positions.

Follow Student Parent Success Program on social media!

Financial Aid News: 2024-2025 FAFSA now open ; SFCC scholarship and loan applications open

The Department of Education announced that the newly overhauled 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, opened to students and families last December.

The SFCC Spring 2024 Scholarship Application is available.
The SFCC Spring 2024 Student Loan Application is available.

Questions? Call 505-428-1268 or email finaid@sfcc.edu.

Counseling services available for students

Students: Need childcare? Make sure you’re on the Kids Campus waitlist

When a spot comes available at the Kids Campus, students get priority placement. Kids Campus wants to support student parents and hopes that those needing childcare will get on the waitlist.

Children of degree-seeking SFCC students, SFCC employees, and full-time students at the Higher Education Center are prioritized for placement to support a two-generation philosophy of education at the college.

Visit the Kids Campus website for more information. Students receive a 10% discount on the cost of Kids Campus and N.M. Early Childhood Education and Care Development offers Child Care Assistance to income-eligible students.

Student Resource Center is here for you

Connect with Community Resources
The Student Resource Center focuses on providing information to students about resources throughout the community and providing appropriate referrals to agencies. The resources focus on basic needs such as: housing and shelter, food, legal services, transportation, childcare services, utility payment assistance, and physical and mental health services. All services are free and confidential.

Conèctese con los Recursos de la Comunidad El Centro de Recursos para Estudiantes se enfoca en proporcionar información a los estudiantes sobre los recursos en toda la comunidad y proporcionar referencias apropiadas a las agencias. Los recursos se centran en necesidades básicas como: vivienda y refugio, alimentos, servicios legales, transporte, servicios de cuidado infantil, asistencia para el pago de servicios públicos y servicios de salud física y mental. Todos los servicios son gratuitos y confidenciales.

505–428-1194 | resourcecenter@sfcc.edu | www.sfcc.edu/offices/student-resource-center

SFCC team attended AFIT Institute focused on emerging technologies

A group of Santa Fe Community College employees recently attended the 2024 AFIT (Alliance for Innovation and Transformation) Higher Education Summer Institute in Glendale, Arizona, from July 29 to August 2. The conference, themed “Looking Ahead to Empower the Future Today,” explored the exciting ways AI and emerging technologies like AR/VR, 3-D printing, and IoT are transforming higher education.

Participants delved into innovative strategies to enhance the student experience and boost operational efficiency. Sessions highlighted the critical role of strategic foresight in navigating rapid technological advancements and preparing students for tomorrow’s jobs. The event also emphasized the value of industry partnerships in closing the skills gap and creating a strong, technologically advanced talent pipeline.

The SFCC team returned inspired and equipped with actionable ideas, ready to share and explore new, forward-thinking strategies within the college community. This enriching professional development experience also fostered valuable connections, paving the way for future collaborations.

In Memoriam: Edward Nazzaro

SFCC extends sympathy to the family, friends, SFCC colleagues and students of Edward Nazarro.

He worked at the college since 2015 as an ESL instructor. A Mass of Christian Burial and the Rosary will be held at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi on Thursday morning, August 22 beginning at 10:30 a.m. The Mass will be livestreamed.

Read more about him in his obituary: https://www.dailyrecord.com/obituaries/pnys0889775

President’s Convocation Opening rescheduled for 9 a.m. Aug. 14

Please be advised that the President’s Convocation Kick Off has been rescheduled for 9-10:45 a.m. on August 14, 2024. Employees should have received an updated calendar event and can see the most current Convocation Schedule at https://www.sfcc.edu/convocation-kick-off-and-schedule/.

Attend AI Panel Convocation Series

SFCC Faculty and Staff are hosting an AI Panel Series at Convocation this fall. All employees are welcome!

Each panel is one hour and will happen online. Kate McCahill and Val Nye will be the panel mediators. Check your email for the Convocation Schedule for the Zoom links for these sessions.

Monday, 8/12/24 – 12-1 p.m.
AI in the Classroom: Best Practices, Methods and Management
With Jula Dunkin, Sarah Hood, Dr. Ivan Lopez Hurtado, Dr. Joseph Klemens, Dr. sj Miller, and Margaret Peters

Tuesday, 8/13/24, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ethics and Equity in AI
With Dr. Aileen El-Kadi, Dr. Yash Morimoto, Dr. Becky Rowley, and Laura Smith

Wednesday, 8/14/24 – 1-2 PM
Expert Insights: Strengthening Community Ties Through AI
With Philip Bayer, Dr. Tracie Campbell, and Meg Fisher.

In Memoriam: Alfred “Al” Mirman

SFCC extends condolences to the family and friends of Alfred “Al” Mirman, who passed away on June 29 in Tulsa, Oklahoma where he had been living. He was 81.

He worked with SFCC from January 2002 to May 2016 as an Intro to Woodworking adjunct faculty member. He loved teaching woodworking and woodturning. His widow, Karen Kenny, shared that he loved his time teaching at the college and had fond memories of his many students and colleagues.

Please read more about his life and feel free to share remembrances at https://www.dilloncares.com/obituaries/alfred-mirman.

Todd Lovato joined Sol Fire at Plaza concert

Dual Credit Specialist Niki McKay shared the above photo of Chief Communications Officer and Executive Director of Marketing and Public Relations Todd Eric Lovato playing with Sol Fire on the Plaza on July 23 for the Summer Scene concert series. That perfomance was sponsored by Santa Fe Goldworks. She, Assistant Executive Director of MPR Laura Mulry and others enjoyed Todd’s performance. Niki added, “Todd played slide guitar, electric banjo and triangle. The show was awesome!” 

Congratulations to Jocelyn Hernandez-Monsalvo!

Congratulations to Jocelyn Hernandez-Monsalvo, SFCC Bilingual Early Childhood Coordinator as being named one of the 40 under 40 Top Business Leaders by the Santa Fe Hispanic Chamber.

The organization will have an awards celebration for all 40 on Sept. 14. Read more at https://www.santafehispanicchamber.org/40-under-40-2024/

July Pet of the Month – Woody

July’s pet of the month is Woody . He loves walks, food, and meeting new friends. He is not scared by loud noises, so he watches the fireworks with us every July 4th.

Nohemi Garcia from the Campus Cupboard submitted the photo.

Defensive Driving Certification offered 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. August 16

The next Defensive Driving Certification Class has been scheduled for Friday August 16, 2024 from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. in room 212. (Please arrive promptly or it will cause the class to go further in time.)
To receive full credit for the class, you must arrive promptly at 8 a.m. and attend the full 4-5 hours.

Please register by calling or emailing:

• jackie.Gutierrez@sfcc.edu X 1756
• steve.silva@sfcc.edu X 1403

Please provide the following information when you call or email to make a reservation for the class:

• Full name of individual attending.
• Individual’s New Mexico driver license number; and a copy of the individuals driver’s license if not already on file
• Department Name

Fleet vehicles are a great cost-effective way for employees to travel for work related reasons without incurring any personal vehicle expense and having to wait for a reimbursement.

If you have any questions about the program or the classes, please call Jackie or Steve at the numbers listed above.

Policy Updates

POLICY UPDATES: Last month, the SFCC Governing Board approved these revised policies:

Policy 2-7 Admission of International Students

SFCC Policy 2-7 Admission of International Students, Nicole Ferreira, Ph.D., Academic Advisor and International Coordinator, Principal Designated School Official.

SFCC Policy 2-18 Registered Student Organizations

SFCC Policy 2-18 Registered Student Organizations, Thomasinia Ortiz-Gallegos, Ed.D., Associate Vice President for Student Affairs

SFCC Policy 8-7 Social Media

SFCC Policy 8-7 Social Media, Todd Lovato, Chief Communications Officer/Executive Director of Marketing and Public Relations

Procedures for Policy 8-8 Public Website Management

In addition, the Procedures for Policy 8-8 Public Website Management have been updated. Please become familiar with these Policies and Procedures. Should you have any questions, please contact the Policy Owner or the Policy Author. All employees are responsible for adhering to College Policies and Procedures, posted at SFCC Policies. To learn more, contact Policy Officer Laura J. Mulry, ext. 1776.

CHESS Connection Newsletter – August 7, 2024

If you’re wondering what’s happening with Workday, check out the latest CHESS Connection!

As well as our Workday Student project updates, this issue shares insight into the SIS Vision for Enhanced Student Experience, information on Grants training in Workday, as well as some SIS Vocabulary, plus our new CHESS superstars and an upcoming Coffee With Kathy!

Read CHESS Connection

Duplicating Center accepting photos for SFCC Pet of the Month

Send pictures of your pet to DuplicatingCenter@sfcc.edu. Each month a pet will be chosen, and notepads will be available with their picture. The proud owner will receive a 36×36 poster of their pet.

The Duplicating Center hopes to collect enough pictures to create a 2025 SFCC Pet Calendar.

Requirements:

• Must be a your own photo, no professional portraits
• Must be submitted by the last week of each month

Contact Michael at the Duplicating Center with questions.

Generative AI Syllabus Policy Consults with Sarah Hood: one-on-one, small group or departmental

Want to create a Generative AI policy for your syllabus but not sure where to start? Sarah Hood is happy to provide a 1-on-1, small-group or departmental consultation. Book an appointment here: https://forms.gle/D7ziADm7fQPGQ1pV8

WOW awards – nominate an outstanding coworker today!

The Office of Human Resources recognizes WOW recipients for their dedicated work and commitment to Santa Fe Community College.

Please be sure to nominate someone who you think is doing a great job here at SFCC.

The award is a $25.00 gift certificate from Amazon.
The submission form can be found at the SFCC Connect portal, Home » Online Forms/Surveys/Tests » Online Forms » Office of Human Resources or nominate by reaching out to Donna Castro at donna.castro@sfcc.edu.

Opt-In to get Student Parent Success newsletter

Did you know that more than 1 in 5 college students nationally is a parent and that 42% of student parents are enrolled at community colleges? The Student Parent Success Program, a program of the SFCC Early Childhood Center of Excellence, distributes a monthly student parent newsletter, events, and resources to student parents. Please help us reach more student parents – staff and faculty, use this form to opt-in to our emails so that you receive information on events, resources, and opportunities that you can share with student parents: https://forms.office.com/r/fr3gyHqQBC And student parents, use the form on our webpage to opt-in to our emails directly: www.sfcc.edu/family-resources.

New employees: We’d like to get to know you!

Staff Senate is encouraging new staff employees to come to an upcoming Staff Senate to introduce yourselves.

Campus Weekly would also love to introduce new staff and faculty members. Please send us your name, job title, when you started at SFCC, brief bio and photo (it can be a selfie!) to Submit News.

If you’re new to SFCC, we’d love to introduce you to the our community. We’re happy you’re working with us at SFCC!

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SFCC sponsored concert at SWAN Park 

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SFCC sponsored Summer Scene concert with Couch

Register for Fall CE classes, many new classes

SFCC announces the release of the  Fall Continuing Education catalog, showcasing a diverse array of classes and dynamic community partnerships. Returning this fall are many of the community’s favorite immersive classes in collaboration with esteemed partners such as the Four Seasons Resort, Nuevo Mexicano Heritage Arts Museum, Santa Fe Sky Railway, and the Rodrigue Life and Legacy Foundation. Additionally, SFCC is thrilled to introduce its newest partner, CHOMP Food Hall, which will host a “Fine Art of Charcuterie” class, as well as serve as the vibrant venue for the student showcase for CE’s new Jam Academy class.

 “We’re excited to continue to expand our world-class offerings this fall,” said Benjamin Lincoln, Director of Continuing Education. “SFCC is proud to welcome renowned professional guitarist Jason Moscartolo to our roster of stellar music instructors. This fall CE students will also have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating life and art of American artist George Rodrigue presented amidst a spectacular exhibition in the SFCC Visual Arts Gallery.”

Express yourself with music

The Jam Academy, led by Jason Moscartolo, debuts this fall, offering a 10-week class open to beginner and intermediate musicians, singers, and songwriters. Moscartolo, a seasoned touring guitarist and songwriter, brings a wealth of experience from his years on the road with national acts including country music star Jessie James Decker and Lava Atlantic Records’ Tony C and the Truth. The Thursday evening class will meet at the college and will culminate with a showcase performance at CHOMP.

SFCC’s CE catalog also features a full array of classes to develop or hone musical and songwriting skills in a range of styles from contemporary pop to jazz.

Develop through art exploration

CE’s art classes allow individuals to grow their skills, develop personally and gain a greater appreciation of art in Santa Fe’s rich art community. Learn art by picking up colored-pencils or paintbrushes while guided by experienced teachers, who are working artists. Develop new skills such as felt needling, silkscreen printmaking, collage or basketry. Also, new this semester is a class in making an Appalachian Ladderback chair.

This fall the SFCC Visual Arts Gallery will feature an exhibition highlighting the iconic work of the late George Rodrigue, curated by Wendy Rodrigue Magnus of the George Rodrigue Life and Legacy Foundation. Wendy will present two special family-friendly classes: “BIG DREAMS: George Rodrigue Exhibition Tour” and “Blue Dog: An Art Adventure for Families.”

The Spanish Colonial Arts Society will host the class, “Heritage Arts of New Mexico.” The mix of lecture with a behind-the-scenes museum tour will offer dynamic discussions about the history of heritage arts in New Mexico through the lens of museums, art markets, and patrons. The Spanish Colonial Art Society’s extensive collection at the Nuevo Mexicano Heritage Arts Museum will serve as a visual example of the influences, materials, and artists who contributed to creating the unique art forms still practiced today from tinwork, straw applique to lowriders.

Upgrade your entertaining skills

Learn what all the buzz is about charcuterie in the new workshop, “Fine Art of Charcuterie,” taught at CHOMP, where you will learn the tips and tricks to creating a gorgeous grazing board.

Struggling to find the right adult beverage to serve at your next gathering? Find out the ins and outs of sake, Japan’s unique beverage, at SFCC partner business Izanami Restaurant. Consider learning more about wine this fall in one of several classes taught on campus.

Grow personally and professionally

CE offers many classes for personal enrichment and relaxation ranging from fly-fishing to meditation study. CE and Contract Training also offers dozens of classes to increase your job skills or change careers. Choose between an array of in-person and online classes.

Registration for classes is open online at SFCC Continuing Education (augusoft.net). Print copies of the catalog can be found at Santa Fe Community College, the Santa Fe Higher Education Center and around town. For more information on registering and to explore the full range of offerings, visit sfcc.edu/ce.

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SFCC Exterior Stucco & Site Renovations

SFCC exterior stucco & site renovations will begin mid-June and continue through Fall 2024. Renovation will include stucco, roof parapets, concrete stairs/walkway repairs, site walls, etc. There will be some construction noise while work is in progress.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE WHILE WE PROVIDE NECESSARY IMPROVEMENTS

Contact: Andrea Mueller, Facilities & Operations Assistant Director & Campus Planning | andrea.mueller1@sfcc.edu | 505.930.9781

County announces opening of Dinosaur Trail to the Richards Avenue roundabout for NE/SE Connector Road(s) Project

Santa Fe Country sent this message on June 25:  On Friday, June 28, 2024, at 9:00 AM, the contractor for Santa Fe County Public Works Department (SFCPWD) will open Dinosaur Trail at Churchill Road to the Richards roundabout. This work has been completed two weeks ahead of schedule and marks the end of the detours required for the Northeast and Southeast Connectors Roads Project.

The next major milestone will be the opening of the entire project, which includes the completed Falcon Way, Avenida Del Sur, and the connector road from the Oshara subdivision to Falcon Way. Project completion is scheduled for September 2024.

For more information and additional safety resources, please contact Mike Hart, Project Manager III at mhart@santafecountynm.gov.

 Further project information is available on the project website at www.sfcconnectors.com.

Roof J Stucco Repairs continue

Repairs will include roof area above East Wing.  There will be some construction noise while work is in progress for 1-2 weeks, weather permitting.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE WHILE WE PROVIDE NECESSARY IMPROVEMENTS

Andrea Mueller, Facilities & Operations Assistant Director &
Campus Planning | andrea.mueller1@sfcc.edu  | 505.930.9781

Fire Alarm System Upgrades and Renewal

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STEM Kits – Name Rockets & Robot Necklaces!
Available at the SFCC Library

Free Name Rocket and Robot Necklace STEM Kits are available for kids ages 4-7 at the SFCC Library.  All materials are included in the kits courtesy of the Santa Fe Children’s Museum.

The number of kits we have are limited, so come by the library soon!

For more information contact: valerie.nye@sfcc.edu

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Museum STEP Passes available at Library

With the STEP Pass, you and up to 5 people can use the card for free admission to:

• Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
• Santa Fe Children’s Museum
• IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Art
• Santa Fe Botanical Garden

Passes check out for two weeks at a time.

For more information contact: library@sfcc.edu.

OIT Service Desk Hours
Phone service 24 hours a day Mon. – Fri.

On November 1st the OIT Service Desk extended its phone hours to better serve students, staff and faculty.

Phone Hours
505-428-1222

Monday – Friday: 24 hours
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Office Hours
Room 528

Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon
Sunday: Closed

SFCC in the news

The following stories or radio shows either featured or mentioned SFCC or one of its employees. Some stories also are related to NM higher education.

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08/03/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Prestigious film school offers talented Native students a look behind the camera”

08/02/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Teachers, parents come out to take advantage of back-to-school sales tax break”

07/29/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “New Mexico provided free literacy lessons to nearly 10K kids this summer”

07/19/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “SFCC secures EPA funding to train workers”

06/26/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Dinosaur Trail to open, marking major milestone in connectors project”

06/20/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Local dual-credit programs help students get ahead”

06/17/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Smartboard June 17, 2024 – SFCC announces dean’s list”

06/14/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “As Santa Fe heads into a hot summer, city pool access remains limited”

06/12/2024, Santa Fe Reporter, “Studying Salaries: SFCC starts compensation study to respond to faculty pay concerns”

06/10/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, Smartboard June 10, 2024 – “SFCC, higher education center to close for Juneteenth”

06/04/2024, Los Alamos Daily Post, “NMHED: GEAR UP New Mexico Sparks Career Aspirations For High School Students With Engaging College Tours”

06/03/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Miniature Zozobras are popping up all over Santa Fe”

Santa Fe New Mexican, 06/03/2024, “Smartboard June 3, 2024 – SFCC Visual Arts Gallery to host Gordon Fluke Memorial Retrospective”

05/27/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Smartboard, SFCC to host open house”

05/25/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Santa Fe High grad earns Eagle Scout rank”

05/17/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “SFCC Announces Open House for All Trades, Sustainability, Business and Law Programs June 13”

05/13/24, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Smartboard May 13, 2024, SFCC announces award, scholarship winners”

05/10/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “New grad’s SFCC degree opens door to auto tech career”

05/03/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “An artist’s finishing touches” about Al Kittel exhibition

05/03/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “EDITOR’S NOTE – Artist bravely candid in interview about nearing end of life”