Campus Weekly
Thanks for a successful Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair
Thanks to all who made SFCC Arts & Crafts Fair a success! The annual event, which was on Dec. 7, is a great pre-holiday shopping spot and an opportunity for many artists and craftspeople to sell their work.
A big shout out to Interim Facilities Coordinator Chad Gasper for all of his work for overseeing this event for the first time. He estimates that more than 1,000 people stopped by throughout the day.
Chad appreciates all who helped with the fair. Thank you to student intern Erin Logue y Perea, Sarah Martinez and Doreen Gallegos of Marketing & Public Relations. He appreciates the whole security team, with a special shout out to Security Officer Benarita Segura and Security Officer Noel Stone. Also, much gratitude goes to Custodian Manager Reyna Varela and the whole team who helped with set-up and clean-up after the event.
SFCC is also grateful to SGA and the Student Wellness team, which sold coffee and pastries. Manko Food truck was also a big hit.
Of course, thank you to all who supported the Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair by attending the event. We love the photographs that were taken and shared by Doreen Gallegos and Ben Lauer. Click to enlarge.
News and Announcements
- SFCC accepting applications for Environmental Technical Training through March 31
- Student Nate Downey featured in 10 Who Make a Difference story and video
- Check out the latest issue of Inside SFCC
- Listen to KSFR report about SF County Commission’s approval of Midtown Film Development Studio
- CE Spring registration is now open
- Audrey Lucero Recognized for Exceptional Service to SFCC Boards
- Pushcart Prize Nominations by the Santa Fe Literary Review
- Student shares his experiences in Adobe Construction program for ‘Last Straw Journal’
- SFCC and SF Higher Education Center to close for Winter Break from December 21 through January 5
- Congratulations to Nursing pinning recipients
- School of Art & Design hosted N.M. Art Education Association’s 52nd Annual Fall Professional Development Conference
- KNCE radio interview highlighted summer film partnership with NYU Tisch
- Watch Jake Skeets read and lead a creative writing session on video
- Apply now for Film and Television Production Assistant Training sessions starting January 4
- Kids Campus Main Entrance new access door construction
- PEDAC Statement of Recognition for Transgender Awareness Month/Declaración de Reconocimiento de PEDAC para el Mes de Conciencia Transgénero
- PEDAC Cultural Calendars through January 2025
- Spring Registration now open
- Winter Weather Tips
- Free Workforce Trainings for New Mexico residents
SFCC accepting applications for Environmental Technical Training through March 31
Training will run April 7 through May 8 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at the Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road.
Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) is accepting applications for its free Environmental Technician training program, which provides the training, skills and certifications necessary to enter a wide range of job opportunities in the environmental profession. Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2025. The free training runs April 7 through May 8 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at the Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road. This intensive 5-week training program classes provide certifications and skills for entry level job positions:
- General Hazardous Waste Site Worker (HAZWOPER) 40 hours
- CPR and First Aid (6 hours)
- Forklift Operator (6 hours)
- OSHA Construction Standards (10 hours)
- Confined Space Entry and Non-Entry Rescue (8 hours)
- Solid Waste Management (8 hours)
- Hazardous Waste Management (RCRA) (24 hours)
- Phase I and Phase II Environmental Assessments (16 hours)
- Environmental Sampling (24 hours)
- DOT HazMat (16 hours)
- Bloodborne Pathogens (4 hours)
- Radiation Safety (8 hours)
Applicants must be able to attend the entire five-week program, have a high school diploma or GED, be 18 years or older, be able to lift 30 pounds and must be unemployed, underemployed or low-income. Veterans are encouraged to apply. The training also will help students to become career-ready with assistance preparing résumés and practicing interviewing techniques.
The free training is possible through a $500,000 grant SFCC received from the Environmental Protection Agency. Sponsors and partners include: Los Alamos National Laboratory, Eight Northern Indian Pueblo Council, U.S. EPA and AGC New Mexico.
For more information and to fill out an application, visit https://www.sfcc.edu/programs/environmental-job-training. Still have questions? Either send an email to Candice.Mirabal@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1324.
Student Nate Downey featured in 10 Who Made a Difference story and video
The Santa Fe New Mexican recently honored their “10 Who Made a Difference”, including SFCC student intern Nate Downey in the story “Promoting aquaponics and providing greens.” With the help of Controlled Environment Agriculture at SFCC, he has given about 9,000 heads of lettuce away, free of charge, over the past few years. Checkout this YouTube video to see more of his story. (Nate’s story starts at the 3 minutes and 11 seconds mark.)
Check out the latest issue of Inside SFCC
The latest issue of Inside SFCC extends wishes for a wonderful Winter Break, expresses gratitude for recent bond support and includes interviews with Nursing Education Director Lucas Gonzales, Daniela Gurule who is spreading the word on the value of college through the Title V Exito en SFCC grant intiative and an interview with SFCC’s 93-year-old pickleball player known as J.R. and more!
Read the full Inside SFCC here. Want to be on the email list for upcoming issues? Fill out the subscription form.
Listen to KSFR report about City Council’s approval of Midtown Film Development Studio
Read or listen to the report by KSFR reporter Robb Hoschild about the City’s approval of the Midtown Film Development Studio. He reported, “The new studio will cultivate and support education and job training programs with local institutions and organizations, including Santa Fe Community College and the Stagecoach Foundation.” He recorded comments from a cinematographer James Chressanthis. He also spoke with actor, educator, and screenwriter, Dezbaa’, a member of the cast and writing room for Santa Fe-filmed production Dark Winds.
The report is available to read or hear at https://www.ksfr.org/arts-culture/2024-12-13/santa-fe-council-approves-midtown-film-studio-development.
CE Spring registration is now open
Legendary Chef Johnny Vee, featured on the catalog cover, will offer three culinary classes
Attend a film premiere of “Blue: Life and Art of George Rodrigue”
Dozens of new classes offered on campus, 6401 Richards Avenue, and at partner locations
SFCC’s Continuing Education (CE) registration has opened with more than 150 offerings in SFCC’s Spring Continuing Education Schedule. Print copies are available in the racks at Santa Fe Community College, the Santa Fe Higher Education Center and around town. Visit https://www.sfcc.edu/ce for tips on registering and to view the variety of offerings available for personal enrichment or to develop professional skills.
Spring CE classes begin in January. “It’s a great time to register for a class as part of your New Year’s Resolution,” CE Director Benjamin Lincoln said. “We’re delighted to partner with Las Cosas Kitchen Shoppe at De Vargas Center where we will offer three new culinary classes taught by Santa Fe’s legendary chef, Johnny Vollertsen, known best as Chef Johnny Vee.” Chef Johnny Vee is featured on the catalog cover.
Lincoln added, “While we have many CE classes at the college, we’re also excited to continue our many popular classes with off-site partners such as Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado, CHOMP Food Hall and Sky Railway. A highlight this spring will be an opportunity to attend the premiere of “Blue: Life and Legacy of George Rodrigue” on Sunday, March 2 at Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado.”
Cook with Chef Johnny Vee
Chef Johnny Vee’s classes include: A Culinary Tour of France, A Culinary Tour of Spain and a High-Altitude Baking Workshop. He’ll lead the classes in the kitchen at Las Cosas Kitchen Shoppe. A 10 percent discount at the shop is available at the completion of any of the classes.
Chef Johhny Vee began his career working in a variety of popular and famous New York City restaurants including Soho’s “Greenstreet,” Tribeca’s “Odeon” and Larry Forgione’s milestone “An American Place.” In 1985, Johnny was sought out by a company in Sydney to open an American-Style Restaurant and Cocktail Bar, a project that led to a chain of six Southwest cuisine restaurants in Australia and New Zealand called the “Arizona Bar and Grill.” After completing his final Arizona Bar and Grill location in New Zealand, he moved to Santa Fe.
Since his arrival in Santa Fe, the charismatic chef has had a distinguished career as an esteemed culinary instructor, caterer to celebrities, and as a popular food critic and culinary writer. He currently is a contributing writer to the Santa Fe New Mexican’s Pasatiempo.
Attend Film Premiere of “Blue: Life and Legacy of George Rodrigue”
The CE department has offered a variety of popular classes taught by Wendy Rodrigue, the widow of acclaimed artist George Rodrigue. Last fall, the SFCC Visual Arts Gallery featured the artist’s work in “Dream Big: The Art of George Rodrigue,” including his well-known Blue Dog canvases.
The CE department now offers the opportunity to attend the film premiere of “Blue: Life and Art of George Rodrigue,” on Sunday, March 2 in the grand ballroom of Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado. The documentary is an intimate exploration of the iconic artist behind the Blue Dog series. After viewing the documentary, participants will be part of a lively Q & A session with producer Jim Dotson, director Sean O’Malley and George Rodrigue’s widow, Wendy Rodrigue Magnus. There is also an option to attend a four-course dinner following the film showing.
Jim Dotson is a celebrated filmmaker and producer known for his compelling documentaries and cultural projects. His work includes “Gulf Aid: Concert for the Coast (2010),” which captured the resilience and solidarity of the Gulf Coast community through music; and “Fats Domino: Walkin’ Back to New Orleans (2008),” a tribute to the legendary musician’s influence on rock and roll. Dotson’s storytelling weaves together art, music, and history, creating impactful narratives that resonate with audiences worldwide. Director Sean O’Malley brings more than two decades of work experience with his wife and partner, Jeannine O’Malley, through their production company, O’Malley Productions.
Sample new wine classes
New classes by Sommelier Byron Rudolph will tempt your palate in the world of wine. He will teach the following classes: “Tour the Wine Regions of France,” “Wine 101—Grape to Bottle to Nose to Taste,” “Champagne for Every Occasion” and “Taste and Share Wine like a Sommelier.” These fun and engaging classes will be in person at SFCC.
Learn how to safely operate a drone
R.J. Pieper offers drone instruction and skills in two new course offerings.The first class, “An Introduction to Drones,” will focus on the fundamentals. At the end of the class, students will be ready to take the FAA TRUST test and will participate in a discovery flight. An intermediate course, “Drones at Work,” explores the various applications of drones as a versatile tool, covering fields such as photography, video production, agriculture, construction, surveying, and public safety.
Benjamin Lincoln, CE director said, “We’ve got a full range of classes to meet everyone’s needs. You can participate in classes during the day or join evening or weekend classes to fit your schedule. It’s great because you can attend a one-day class or a course that meets for several weeks.”
Audrey Lucero recognized for exceptional service to SFCC boards
The SFCC Governing Board honored Audrey Lucero, Executive Assistant to the SFCC Boards, earlier this month for her outstanding dedication to the college and her exceptional work supporting the boards.
“Audrey has put up with us day and night, weekend in, weekend out, holidays, and we’re not an easy crew,” said Board Chair Jody Pugh. Board Member Lina Germann, Ph.D., added, “Thank you, Audrey, for helping us and keeping us straight.”
Pushcart Prize Nominations by the Santa Fe Literary Review
The editors of the Santa Fe Literary Review are pleased to announce this year’s Pushcart Prize nominees:
SFCC alumna Susan Griego, “Apple of Discord” (Creative Nonfiction)
Sheree La Puma, “If You Skipped One Coffee A Day” (Poem)
Fadairo Tesleem, “Self-portrait with a Fistfight on memory Lane” (Poem)
Liz Lydic, “Sobriety” (Fiction)
Christine Hamm, “Self-Portrait As Ambien” (Poem)
Michael Mark, “Walking the Camino de Santiago With My Daughter – A Sacrificial” (Poem)
The Pushcart Prize is an annual American literary award that recognizes outstanding works of poetry, short fiction, and essays published in small presses and literary magazines throughout the previous year. The selected works are published in a distinguished anthology titled “The Pushcart Prize: Best of the Small Presses.”
Pick up copies at the Santa Fe Library, area libraries or see the online copy at https://www.sfcc.edu/santa-fe-literary-review/literary-review-issues/
Student shares his experiences in Adobe Construction program for ‘Last Straw Journal’
SFCC student Mateo Salinas Clarke who attended both virtual and in-person classes in Adobe Construction shared about his experiences in the new issue of “Last Straw Journal.” His instructor Kurt Gardella shared the issue and story.
Mateo Salinas Clarke writes about the program. Here is part of his story, “As a student, the sense of community and shared purpose is palpable. Through hands-on practice cultivating the “relational soil” of our learning environment, the program workshops are immediately rewarding. Much like in social movements, where deep connections and trust among participants are essential, our in-person interactions foster a unique bond that goes beyond simply acquiring skills.
“You can learn a lot remotely and through online videos, but there is something very special about having an in-person learning community where you actively nurture these connections. It is important to feel the textures, hear the sounds, and develop tactile experience with a trowel. Despite many of us commuting from farflung locations, we are always excited to take turns digging earth and mixing mud. While I commute from the north, I have classmates who take equally long journeys from New Mexico’s southern border near El Paso for workshops. I even have classmates from Australia and Germany who were drawn by the desert landscapes and lifestyles. We share a bond of passion for earthen construction, both as a solution to the climate crisis and as a cultural heritage practice
that extends beyond the classroom or workshop.
“Students are hungry for this type of coursework. SFCC routinely has its adobe classes waitlisted. Kurt, my instructor, shared with me that although it has taken “many years of hard work to build the program to a sustainable student base” the Adobe Certificate program at SFCC is “beginning to see workforce development progress.”
See the full issue here. Read more about SFCC’s Adobe Construction program.
SFCC and SF Higher Education Center to close for Winter Break from December 21 through January 5
Santa Fe Community College (SFCC), 6401 Richards Avenue, and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center (SFHEC), 1950 Siringo Road, will close for Winter Break from Saturday, December 21 through Sunday, January 5. All campus facilities will be closed. No classes, activities or student services will be available. SFCC’s early childhood development center Kids Campus and the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center also will be closed.
SFCC, SF Higher Education Center, and Kids Campus will reopen with regular hours on Monday, January 6. SFCC’s William C. Witter Fitness Education Center will reopen at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, January 6.
Registration for spring 2025 classes is now open. Spring semester classes begin on Tuesday, January 21. For information about registration visit sfcc.edu/get-started/apply-and-register/ or call 505-428-1270. Learn more about registration for non-credit Continuing Education classes by visiting https://www.sfcc.edu/ce or send an email to ce@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1676.
Congratulations to Nursing pinning recipients
SFCC celebrated the Fall semester nursing graduates with a pinning ceremony on December 5. The SFCC community joined the family and friends of the Fall nursing graduates.
The nurse pinning ceremony is a solemn ceremony, which includes the reading of the Florence Nightingale Pledge, lighting of the Lamp of Knowledge, as well as the pinning. The lamp lighting ceremony formally recognizes the students’ entry into the nursing profession as the lamp symbolizes the light that a nurse becomes to patients and as a symbol of hope and comfort to those suffering. The tradition commemorates the heroine of nursing Florence Nightingale, who was seen in the dark alleys with a lamp while caring for the injured soldiers of the Crimean War.
Congratulations!
Associate of Applied Science Nursing
Marlene Anguiano
Renata James
Alicia Martinez
Monique MartinezAssociate of Applied Science, Nursing & Bachelor of Science Nursing
Armenia Balderrama
Ariel Blackwell
Daniel Kachan
Miranda Merrill
Amy Prindle
John SanchezThe Program
Professional Song: “Happy” – Pharrel Williams
Welcome and Introductions: Lucas Gonzales, MSN-ED, RN, CNE Director of Nursing Education & Allied Health
History of Pinning: Jason Bloomer, MSN, RN, CCRN, FANAI, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Student Speaker: Amy Prindle, Graduating Dual-Degree Student
Keynote Speaker: (Sent regrets and was unable to attend.)
Bestowing of Pins: Maria Bollenbach, Dual-Degree Student, Spring Class of 2025
Lamp of Knowledge: Natasha Trujillo, MSN, RN, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Florence Nightingale Pledge: Kristi Erikson, MSN, RN, CNEcl
Closing remarks: Lucas Gonzales, MSN-ED, RN, CNE Director of Nursing Education & Allied Health
Recessional song: “Send Me on My Way” – Rusted Root
Congratulations to those who received their nursing pins on December 5 after much rigorous study and commitment. Also, thank you to SFCC’s dedicated faculty and staff who supported them on their journey. Another big shout-out goes to the SFCC Student Nurses Association for their support. Thank you to Lydia Daily, Todd Lovato, JJ. Allan and Alec Valdez for sharing a selection of images. Click to see larger.
School of Art & Design hosted N.M. Art Education Association’s 52nd Annual Fall Professional Development Conference
Academic Director of Arts and Design Shane Tolbert shared the following report:
SFCC’s School of Art & Design hosted the New Mexico Art Education Association’s 52nd Annual Fall Professional Development Conference on November 8 and 9 with more than 130 art educators and museum professionals from all corners of the state. Attendees enjoyed a variety of more that 40 workshops that they could fold back into their own curriculum, divisional meetings for each grade level as well as grant writing development and a keynote presentation by Theresa McGee on Artificial Intelligence in the classroom. SFCC’s very own Assistant Professor of Jewelry/Small Metals Beth Greene, Assistant Professor of Printmaking Book Arts Patricia Pearce and instructor Steve Campbell, led workshops as well. Student Studio Liason, Eric Landgraf, led an open studio on collage to a constant stream of attendees between sessions.
Attendees repeatedly complimented SFCC’s facilities, art collection, and student artwork on display. Each time our school and programs were referred to as a “hidden gem” I was quick to say, “We’re working hard to be a not so hidden gem and hope to earn your trust to refer our programs to your students and their parents.”
Organizing this conference took eight months and countless hours of collaboration with Linda Cassel, Chad Gasper, OIT, Continuing Education, Security and our faculty: Assistant Professor Beth Greene, Assistant Professor Elizabeth Hunt, Assistant Professor Sage Paisner, Assistant Professor Patricia Pearce and Assistant Professor Jared Weiss.
The winter storm created many challenges, and we are deeply grateful for the Office of Facilities and Operations’ and the Office of Safety and Security’s ability to reset the power and create a safe environment for our guests.
KNCE radio interview highlighted summer film partnership with NYU Tisch
Film Department Chair Milton Riess shared a KNCE (Taos) radio program, which included information about the NYU Tisch Empowering Indigenous Voices: An intensive Film Directing Workshop that was offered in partnership with IAIA and SFCC last summer. Hear the radio program:
Watch Jake Skeets read and lead a creative writing session on video
The Fall Generative Writing series concluded with a reading and creative session with author/poet Jake Skeets. Watch for details for the Spring series. Enjoy this video!
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.
The series is presented by SFCC Library and the SFCC Creative Writing Program. Visit sfcc.edu/programs/creative-writing/.
Apply now for Film and Television Production Assistant Training sessions starting January 4
Applications open for Production Assitant Training positions for Film and Television
Free to all New Mexico residents (see note below about how SFCC employees can attend using EEB benefits) Continuing Education & Workforce Development in partnership with the Stagecoach Foundation Inc. and SFCC FILM program will be accepting applications for the Production Assistant Training for Film and Television course beginning January 4. Students earn their OSHA 10 and learn how to apply for paid internships managed by the Stagecoach Foundation. Classes are hands-on and taught by film industry professionals.
Please note (due to grant restrictions), SFCC employees need to enroll using the EEB benefits. Employees should contact the Continuing Education Enrollment Specialist Paloma Trujillo Anaya at paloma.anaya@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1255. She can help employees navigate the EEB enrollment and answer any questions they may have.
Kids Campus Main Entrance new access door construction notification
Kids Campus Main Entrance New Access Door Construction Notification
November 25 – December 13
Follow signs for alternate entrance.
Questions? Contact: Andrea Mueller, Facilities & Operations, Assistant Director & Campus Planning, andrea.mueller1@sfcc.edu, 505-930-9781.
PEDAC Statement of Recognition for Transgender Awareness Month/Declaración de Reconocimiento de PEDAC para el Mes de Conciencia Transgénero
Dear Campus Community,
November is Transgender Awareness Month, and November 13 marks the start of Transgender Awareness Week. At SFCC, we proudly recognize and honor the experiences, contributions, and resilience of trans* and gender creative (T*GC) individuals.
This month, we reflect on the rich history, strength, and diversity within the T*GC community, as well as the importance of inclusivity and respect for all identities.
As part of our commitment to fostering a welcoming environment, we encourage our community to learn more about the challenges and achievements of T*GC people. By supporting Transgender Awareness Month, we acknowledge diversity and underscore our dedication to equity and inclusion for everyone.
Let’s come together to celebrate the richness of T*GC lives—not only this month but every day.
Kind regards,
President’s Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee (PEDAC)
Becky Rowley, SFCC President
sj Miller, PEDAC Co-chair
Marcos Maez, PEDAC Co-chair
Querida Comunidad del Campus,
Noviembre es el Mes de Conciencia Transgénero, y el 13 de noviembre marca el inicio de la Semana de Conciencia Transgénero. En SFCC, reconocemos y honramos con orgullo las experiencias, contribuciones y resiliencia de las personas trans* y de género creativo (T*GC).
Este mes, reflexionamos sobre la rica historia, fortaleza y diversidad dentro de la comunidad T*GC, así como la importancia de la inclusión y el respeto hacia todas las identidades.
Como parte de nuestro compromiso de fomentar un ambiente acogedor, animamos a nuestra comunidad a aprender más sobre los desafíos y logros de las personas T*GC. Al apoyar el Mes de Conciencia Transgénero, reconocemos la diversidad y subrayamos nuestra dedicación a la equidad y la inclusión para todxs.
Unámonos para celebrar la riqueza de las vidas T*GC, no solo este mes, sino todos los días.
Con amabilidad,
President’s Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee (PEDAC)
Becky Rowley, SFCC President
sj Miller, PEDAC Co-chair
Marcos Maez, PEDAC Co-chair
As with all vulnerable populations, we encourage you to share these phone numbers with your friends and families/Como sucede con todas las poblaciones vulnerables, les animamos a compartir estos números de teléfono con sus amigxs y familias:
Trans Lifeline. (877) 565-8860. Oprima 2 para hablar con unx operador en español.
Agora Crisis Line. (866) HELP-1-NM (435-7166) Chat Online.
Trevor Lifeline. (866) 488-7386. Text START to 678-678. Chat / Reach A Counselor.
NM Crisis & Access Line. (855) NMCRISIS (662-7474) Peer-to-Peer Warmline. (855) 4NM-7100 (466-7100)
Explore these resources to learn more about the T*GC community:
→The Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico <https://tgrcnm.org/> is a hub of information and supports to T*GC across New Mexico
→NM Genders and Sexualities Alliance Network <https://themountaincenter.org/services/nm-gender-and-sexualities-new-mexico/> is a youth-driven program that increases resiliency, self-efficacy, positive self-identity, and effective self-regulation skills among LGBTQIA2S+ youth ages 13-24 and adults.
→ Check out this cute comic – a collaboration between my NBJC Youth and Young Adult Action Council and Cartoon Network: https://msmagazine.com/2021/02/23/national-black-justice-coalition-cartoon-network-collaboration-black-trans-non-binary-kids/
→ Read Peggy Gillespie’s beautiful volume of interviews, AUTHENTIC SELVES, and explore the Family Diversity Projects website: https://www.familydiversityprojects.org/exhibits/portraits-of-trans-and-nonbinary-people-and-their-families
→ Read about how Camp Fire created gender affirming experiences for kids: https://campfire.org/blog/article/study-creating-gender-affirming-spaces-at-summer-camp/
→ Browse through the National Black Justice Coalition’s Ubuntu Repository at https://beenhere.org/
→ Watch the DISCLOSURE documentary on Netflix : https://www.disclosurethemovie.com/
→ Pick up the edited volume, T* Is for Thriving: Blueprints for Affirming Trans* and Gender Creative Lives and Learning in Schools at Myers Education Press, or anywhere books are sold. In it, we use sj Miller’s powerful Gender Identity Complexities Framework. Watch sj here: https://www.tedmed.com/talks/show?id=730492
→ Find more opportunities for learning, advocacy, and action here:
https://www.gardenofpeaceproject.org
https://www.them.us/story/orgs-fighting-back-anti-trans-legislation
https://www.glsen.org
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ <https://www.thetrevorproject.org/>
Please read Santa Fe Community College Land Acknowledgment Statement/Declaración de reconocimiento de tierras
PEDAC Cultural Calendars through January 2025
The President’s Equity and Diversity Advisory Committe (PEDAC) is sharing monthly cultural calendars.
PEDAC invites you to consider applying for PEDAC funds of up to $400 for a diversity-related event at SFCC. Please visit the PEDAC page for more details and to download the funding application: https://www.sfcc.edu/pedac/.
The President’s Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee (PEDAC) at SFCC has released its January 2025 Cultural Calendar, featuring monthly observances like National Mentoring Month and Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, along with key dates such as World Braille Day (Jan. 4), Epiphany (Jan. 6), and Makar Sankranti (Jan. 14).
The PEDAC December 2024 Cultural Calendar is still available, highlighting observances such as World AIDS Day (Dec. 1), International Day of Persons with Disabilities (Dec. 3), Bodhi Day (Dec. 8), Human Rights Day (Dec. 10), and the start of Chanukah (Dec. 25).
Spring registration now open
Registration for the Spring 2025 semester is now open. You’ll get the biggest selection of classes if you register as soon as possible. Some classes close fast, so don’t delay. If you know someone who has not applied to SFCC or is not sure about the registration process, please have them visit sfcc.edu/get-started/apply-and-register/. You can look for classes in the dropdown menu at sfcc.edu/look-for-a-credit-class/. Returning students need to log onto MySFCC to register. Click on the Registration button there to get started.
SFCC employees consider using your EEB benefits to register for classes.
Winter Weather Tips
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SFCC Safety and Security has shared the above Winter Weather Tips. SFCC is concerned for your safety. Please keep up-to-date on campus delays and closures. If you have not, please sign up for alerts at https://www.sfcc.edu/sfcc-alert/.
Also, you can always visit the SFCC home web page and social media pages to see any announcements. Any questions about these tips? Send an email to security@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1224.
Free Workforce Training classes for New Mexico residents begin in January
The Santa Fe Community College Workforce Development Dept. is offering free workforce training classes to New Mexico residents. These classes are available to SFCC students as well. Employees have to use EEB credits to register.
See the above flyer that includes class descriptions with dates, times and registration information.
Please note (due to grant restrictions), SFCC employees need to enroll using EEB benefits. Employees should contact the Continuing Education Enrollment Specialist Paloma Trujillo Anaya at paloma.anaya@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1255. She can help employees navigate the EEB enrollment and answer any questions they may have.
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Students
- Family Story Times 10 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday in the Library
- Fun course for Heritage and Advanced Spanish speakers
- Register now for Holiday Food Bag Giveaway on December 19 and 20
- Student Resource Center Updates
- SFCC in-person mental health counseling
- Online counseling options: SFCC Counselor, UWill, & 988
Student Weekly Connection December 13, 2024
Get the latest news from Student Affairs!
More Family Story Times 10 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday in the Library Family Study Room
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
December 17, 10-11 a.m.
SFCC Library Family Study Room
During this story time with Santa Fe Children’s Museum, we’ll read The Snowy Day and then create snowflake paintings and patterns.
The Snowy Nap by Jan Brett
December 19, 10-11 a.m.
SFCC Library Family Study Room
During this story time with Santa Fe Children’s Museum, we’ll read The Snowy Nap and then make hedgehog burrows and have fun with “snowballs.”
Register for fun course for Heritage and Advanced Spanish speakers
Interested in learning about Spanish-speaking cultures? Do you want to improve your Spanish while learning about Hispanic films, history, short stories, music, and politics? Then this course is for you! Aileen El-Kadi and Joseph Klemens are teaming up to offer you a fun and diverse class. Register now for SPAN 2121(CRN 30287) Tuesdays 12:30-2:15 p.m.
Register at https://www.sfcc.edu/get-started/apply-and-register/. Please note: Heritage and Advanced Spanish speakers may take a test in the testing center to see if they can be admitted into this class without the required pre-requisite class. For details visit: https://www.sfcc.edu/assessment-exams-english-and-spanish/#spanish. After your assessment, please reach out to Aileen El-Kadi at aileen.elkadi@sfcc.edu.
Joseph Klemens is also teaching ENGL 1410 – Introduction to Literature!
Register now for Holiday Food Bag Giveaway on December 19 and 20
The Campus Cupboard and Student Wellness Center will be hosting a holiday food bag giveaway on December 19 and 20 for students. This event is sponsored by the SFCC Foundation, Hutton Broadcasting, and Albertsons. Please RSVP at this link: Student Wellness Center Events · Events Calendar.
Student Resource Center Updates
There have been big updates to the Student Resources website to make the Campus Cupboard and The Exchange more accessible for students. The Campus Cupboard has free snack, groceries, and kitchen supplies; the Exchange has free clothing. Explore student resources at: //www.sfcc.edu/offices/student-resource-center/.
SFCC in-person mental health counseling
Did you know that as an enrolled SFCC student you can meet with an in-person counselor at the Student Wellness Center Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.?
To make an appointment visit: https://sfcc.titaniumhwc.com/
To contact the Counselor directly, email counselingservices@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1682.
Online counseling options: SFCC Counselor, UWill, & 988
The SFCC Counselor can meet online Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. To schedule please visit: https://sfcc.titaniumhwc.com/ and specify that you prefer an online meeting
UWILL is an online Counseling Service that partners with SFCC. In addition to being available during the day, they have services available after hours, on weekends and during holidays. To sign up for UWill Counseling you only need your student email address and to visit this link: https://app.uwill.com/login to create an account and choose your therapist, time and date.
UWill mental health crisis line is 833.646.1526 This line is staffed by a licensed mental health professional 24/7
988 is a 24/7 support line if you are overwhelmed by life or emotions and you don’t know where to turn, 988 is here to listen and get you private one-on-one support from a caring, understanding, and non-judgmental person to help you through the moment. No matter the circumstances, don’t wait to get help. Call or text 988, or chat online at www.988lifeline.org/chat
Update about the AlgaePrize student team
SFCC Innovation Innovation Center Director Ondine Frauenglass shared this latest update on the AlgaePrize student team. She is the team’s advisor and is grateful for support from faculty members Stephen Gomez, Ph.D., and R. Charlie Shultz.
SFCC’s AlgaePrize Team: Just AD Algae is hard at work this semester with just 5 months to go in the 18-month national competition sponsored by the Department of Energy and the Algae Foundation. The team started work in March, 2024 and has completed phase 1 of the project: successfully cultivating algae at large scale and running an anaerobic digester (AD) to produce biogas. Biogas from the anaerobic digester process is a renewable energy replacement for natural gas. The team’s experiments will demonstrate that algae increases the yield of biogas when coupled with used cooking oil, showing an economical waste-to-value pathway that will benefit small farm and off grid operations with a renewable energy source. In phase 2, Genuine Foods, Director, Trish Campbell, is assisting the team with donations of used cooking oil from the SFCC Food Service cafeteria. Initial experiments have shown positive results. Additional experiments will confirm findings and expand the understanding of how algae boosts the productivity of biogas in anaerobic digestors.
The Just AD Algae team presented the project in two academic research competitions this fall: NM-EPSCoR’s Building an Advanced Energy Ecosystem in New Mexico (BAEENM) conference, 9/23/2024, and the New Mexico Research Symposium, 10/19/2024. These events included competitors from universities and community colleges across the state. The team won 2nd place at the EPSCoR BAEENM conference and networked with experts and entrepreneurs in the Energy Industry.
Lance Miller is an intern with Los Alamos National Labs, Bioscience Division. Claire White (not pictured) has transferred to Texas State University, Austin
to pursue a master’s degree in marine science.
To read more about the Algae Prize team and its research see this press release.
Mother Tongue Project at SFCC: ENGL 1110 for student parents
This special section of English 1110 with instructor Jared Valdez is designed to support the busy lifestyle of student parents. The class will be 8:30 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays at SFCC. To register, visit https://www.sfcc.edu/get-started/apply-and-register/. The class CRN is 30077. Enrolled student parents will receive a $100 stipend.
Apply now for Spring Student Worker jobs
There are a lot of jobs opening right now for spring 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!
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.
Employees
- English and Communications Winter 2024 Newsletter
- Policy Updates
- OIT maintenance alerts
- Spring 2024 Online Teaching & Learning training opportunities
- Luncheon was a fun, festive celebration
- Robert Bond presented at NMTIE
- Spring 2025 Convocation Schedule
- GlobalProtect VPN access disabled for MacOS 12 on 12/11/24
- Jonathan Harrell, Katie Studer and Nicole Ferreira presented at NACADA
- CHESS Connection Newsletter
- Pets of the Month 2024
- Steven Campbell’s exhibition, ‘Tyrany of Small Things,’ at ZANE BENNETT gallery through January 18
- CHESS Connection Newsletter
- Pets of the Month 2024
- Steven Campbell’s exhibition, ‘Tyrany of Small Things,’ at ZANE BENNETT gallery through January 18
- Duplicating Center accepting photos for SFCC Pet of the Month
- WOW awards – nominate an outstanding coworker today!
English and Communications Winter 2024 Newsletter
Kate McCahill has shared the Winter 2024 English and Communications Newsletter: https://www.sfcc.edu/english-and-communications-winter-2024-newsletter/
Policy Updates
On Dec. 4, the SFCC Governing Board approved three policies. Please become familiar with these policies:
- SFCC Policy 2-9 Children on Campus (New), Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Margaret Peters, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs Thomasinia Ortiz-Gallegos, Ed.D., Student Parent Success Manager Rachel Kutcher
- SFCC Policy 3-3 Associate in Arts and Associate in Science Degree Requirements and SFCC Policy 3-4 Associate in Applied Arts and Associate in Applied Science Degree Requirements, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Margaret Peters, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Ivan Lopez-Hurtado, Ph.D.
Should you have any questions about these policies, please reach out to the contacts above. All employees are responsible for adhering to College Policies and Procedures, which are online at SFCC Policies. For more information about the Policy Review Process, contact Policy Officer Laura J. Mulry, ext. 1776.
OIT maintenance alerts
December 16 – January 6
- December 16, 2024 GlobalProtect VPN Client Update
OIT will be releasing a GlobalProtect VPN client update on 12/16/24. The GlobalProtect client will update without user interaction the next time a VPN connection is established following the release. - December 17, 2020 HEC Network Maintenance at 8 p.m.
OIT will be performing network maintenance at the Higher Education Center Tuesday 12/17/24 beginning at 8PM. This maintenance may result in network outages at the HEC during this time. - December 27, 2024 from 6 a.m. to 12 noon
OIT will be performing maintenance on Friday, December 27, 2024 from 6 a.m.-12 p.m. Online student services will be down during this time. Some functions that this maintenance will affect is Registration, payment, and class schedules. - January 6, 2025 Main Campus Network Maintenance at 8 p.m.
OIT will be performing network maintenance on main campus Monday 1/6/25 beginning at 8PM. This maintenance may result in internet and VPN outages during this time.
Spring 2025 Online Teaching & Learning training opportunities
A number of training opportunities are available this spring. Explore the Quality Matters (QM) Workshop Schedule: https://www.qualitymatters.org/PD-schedule.
For more information or to register contact: julia.dunkin@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1168. Click here to schedule an appointment with Julia. You can also contact the Office of Online Teaching and Learning at otl@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1166, or visit their page: www.sfcc.edu/otl.
Luncheon was a fun, festive celebration
Thank you to Lucia Lucero and members of the Celebration Committee, as well as the SFCC Foundation for making the holiday employee luncheon possible. As always, a giant thank you goes out to the whole Facilities and Operations team for setting up and cleaning up after the event. Director of Advising, Career, Transfer, and International Services Reynaldo Maestas filled the Campus Center with his beautiful voice as he sang in Spanish. Thank you, Lucia for sharing photos and this video.
Robert Bond presented at NMTIE
Robert Bond gave a presentation at the New Mexico Technology In Education (NMTIE) conference last month which was truly outstanding! The topic was Canvas LMS: How to Improve Security. The way he engaged the audience with his dynamic delivery and insightful content was remarkable. The enthusiasm and passion he brought were infectious, leaving a lasting impression on all who attended. It’s clear that he put a lot of effort and thought into his presentation, and it certainly paid off. Congratulations on a job well done!
Spring 2025 Convocation Schedule
For the list of individual sessions and professional development opportunities in January Convocation, please visit Spring Convocation Schedule 2025.
Please use the link for the most current schedule. Schedule will change frequently.
GlobalProtect VPN access disabled for MacOS 12 on 12/11/24
Apple ended support for MacOS 12 on 9/11/24. As a security measure GlobalProtect VPN connectivity will no longer be allowed for computers running this version of operating system.
Please contact the OIT Service Desk with any questions or concerns. Room 528. (505) 428-1222.
Jonathan Harrell, Katie Studer and Nicole Ferreira presented at National Academic Advising Association Conference (NACADA)
from SFCC’s Title V grant.
SFCC team gave the presentation: ‘Designing with Chaos: A Workshop Series for Exploratory Community College Students’
SFCC Undecided & Exploratory Advisors Nicole Ferreira and Jonathan Harrell and Career & Transfer Advisor Katie Studer attended the Annual Conference of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) October 27-30, 2024, in Pittsburgh, PA, with funding from SFCC’s Title V grant. There, they gave an hour-long presentation titled “Designing with Chaos: A Workshop Series for Exploratory Community College Students” to academic advisors and other higher education professionals from across the country.
The presentation highlighted a three-part workshop series that they created to support SFCC students in the career and major exploration process. The workshops introduce students to a variety of activities, resources, tools, and ideas drawn from an eclectic mix of sources including the Stanford Life Design curriculum, Virginia Gordon’s career advising curriculum, and the Chaos Theory of Careers. This work aligns with a growing body of research that emphasizes the importance of giving college students the time and resources to find the right fit and develop meaningful academic and career plans. The workshops are the product of over a year of scholarly research and piloting different activities with SFCC students.
Nicole Ferreira shares the following on behalf of the three presenters:
“Designing with Chaos” at NACADA had a wonderful turnout! Attendees reported that the presentation offered “great examples of theory and research” and that the presenters had “great energy.” One attendee praised the presentation as one of the most engaging and informative that she had seen at the conference. Jonathan, Katie, and Nicole thank all the students who attended and contributed to the career and major exploration workshops. Your pertinent questions and engagement with the workshop curriculum made this an incredibly enriching experience for all of us. Thank you!! We plan to continue offering these workshops and developing new content to support SFCC students in the exploration process.
CHESS Connection Newsletter – December 4, 2024
The December 2024 CHESS Connection newsletter opens with a festive highlight: “A Workday Student Carol,” celebrating the collaborative spirit of CHESS and its Workday initiatives.
Key updates include the Financial Aid vision for streamlined processes, the launch of a new Technology Support Hub for easy access to resources, and reminders for employees to verify their Workday information and sign up for electronic W2s. The newsletter also recognizes CHESS Superstars for their dedication and invites staff to join “Coffee with Kathy,” an informal chat with CEO Kathy Ulibarri. For questions or suggestions, contact CHESS Communications.
Read the full issue here.
Pets of the Month 2024
Here they are! The Duplicating Center’s Pets of the Month for 2024
Steven Campbell’s exhibition, ‘Tyrany of Small Things,’ at ZANE BENNETT gallery through January 18
SFCC instructor Steven Campbell has an exhibition, “Tyrany of Small Things,” which opened on October 25 and continues through January 18 at ZANE BENNETT Contemporary Art, 435 S. Guadalupe Street. It is an exhibition of collages, paintings, and sculptures. Read more about Steven Campbell and his work at https://zanebennettgallery.com/exhibitions/40-the-tyranny-of-small-things-steven-campbell/works/.
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.
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.
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!
Exhibition features work of artist Julie Speed from Marfa, Texas, and continues through February 19
Visual Arts Gallery will host an opening reception from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, January 23 for “Cain and Abel,” an exhibition featuring nine gouache and collage paintings by artist Julie Speed. The large-scale paintings are 60 by 40 inches. Speed paints surreal scenes in a realistic style with oil and collage. After the opening, the exhibition will continue in the Visual Arts Gallery, 6401 Richards Avenue, through Wednesday, February 19.
Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel said, “Julie Speed’s art is extraordinary. SFCC is delighted to present this exhibition. I encourage everyone to stop by to see it in person to fully appreciate the fine detail and intricacy of the artwork.” Cassel first saw the artist’s work when she toured Speed’s studio in Marfa, Texas, as part of a fall semester art class taught by John Boyce.
The “Cain and Abel” works were Inspired by a small group of 15th century paintings and ink drawings known as Siyah Qalam (attributed to The Master of the Black Pen), that include a half dozen wrestling demon paintings reminding Speed of photos of American style high school team wrestling.
The three main paper sources for the “Cain and Abel” series were an 1870s Gustav Dore illustrated Bible from Sweden that was wrecked in a Galveston flood, pages from 19th Century woodblock printed issues of The Illustrated London News that she found on eBay, and wormholed Japanese woodblock prints from the same era. Read more about the “Cain and Abel” series at https://www.juliespeed.com/new-page-4.
Speed (born in 1951) is a distinguished American artist. After dropping out of the Rhode Island School of Design at age 19, Speed spent her twenties moving around the U.S. and Canada working pick up jobs (house painter, horse trainer, ad writer, farm worker, etc.) until moving to Texas in 1978 where she settled down and taught herself to paint. She switches back and forth regularly between oil painting, printmaking, collage, gouache and drawing, often combining disciplines. She lives and works in a century-old prison in Marfa, Texas.
Christoper Blay wrote about Speed in Art in America, “There is a kinship between Speed’s paintings and those of Hieronymus Bosch, the Surrealists and the Dadaists. But her work lives in its own realm, where we can point to absurd juxtapositions and put aside the law of physics and nature as torments build. Viewers find themselves in Speed’s own garden of human damnation where her vivid and dark organization delivers our long-delayed comeuppance.”
Ongoing news and events
Watch the video of ‘Travelogue: Adventures in Siem Reap, Cambodia,’ presented by R. Charlie Shultz
Click on the video above to watch Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Academic Director R. Charlie Shultz’s presentation hosted by the SFCC Library on October 29 on Zoom.
“Travelogue: Adventures in Siem Reap, Cambodia,” featuring Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Academic Director R. Charlie Shultz
Academic Director of the Santa Fe Community College’s Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) program, Charlie Shultz, recently completed a 2-week Farmer-2-Farmer volunteer assignment in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The work was funded by the NGO, USAID. The assignment included delivering an intensive hydroponics workshop for agriculture extension agents and University students. A simplified hydroponics manual was also created for high school teachers to use with students with the goal of increasing interest in agriculture and other STEM related fields. Charlie’s talk discussed his work with rural Cambodian farmers and highlighted the wonders of Siem Reap and Angkor Wat.
Please click on these links for information related to his travelogue:
SFCC Foundation
SFCC-CEA
SFCC-CEA Facebook
USAID
Farmer to Farmer
CE SAIN https://www.cesain.org/
Angkor Archaeological Park
ATEC Biodigesters
Alchemy Studio
Fall 2024 Arts & Design newsletter now available
Academic Director of Art and Design Shane Talbot shared the Fall Art & Design the newsletter, which highlights accomplishments by SFCC faculty, staff and students. Read about recent and upcoming exhibitions, as well as interview with SFCC art student Esther Ann Smith, who received a Certificate in Ceramics in 2015. She now operates her own ceramics studio and shares how SFCC prepared her to get her business going. Read the full Fall 2024 Arts and Design newsletter. Want to share comments or feedback? Contact Shane Tolbert via email at shane.tolbert@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1037.
Watch videos of Fall Writing Generation series on YouTube
SFCC Library and Creative Writing program are presenting the Fall 2024 Writing Generation Series through November. 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. Registrants will receive a Zoom link via email the morning of each event.
This series is about giving people time and inspiration to write, building community, amplifying New Mexico voices, and giving students across the globe the opportunity to join in this free online series.
- Assistant Professor of English, Technical and Communications Lead Faculty (Stanley) Austin Eichelberger presented a reading on September 18 and a creative session on September 25.
- Kasia Merrill presented a reading on October 23 and a creative session on October 30.
All videos can be found in the YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7H67Ojgmmo&list=PL6AhJfrOrlErcvW8Iayqy72Z4IaVtJKgp
Student Nina Mastrangelo exhibiting work outside SFCC Library
Artist Statement for Nina Mastrangelo “Containing Aspects of Dynafluxia”
Location: Outside the SFCC Library
What inspired the four dioramas in the foyer before the library?
“I am interested in the many ways to visually activate spaces. I was inspired to compare the glass cases in the foyer of the library to tabernacles or niches or storefronts that contain dioramas that surprise someone when walking by. At first they are hidden and blend in with the surroundings. There exist several things that can catch one’s eyes. Once noticed, the impression might stay and encourage more exploration.
Using my study and experience in multimedia, applied arts, architecture, science, cartography, and education, I create artwork and installations that combine dynamism and contemplation.
I’ve been working on a system I call Dynafluxia. This term is a combination of dynamic and flux or flow. Flux applies in several ways; it can be used to describe the experience of change, and it also refers to melting as in glass or glazes. Dynafluxia can also refer to the way the viewer can melt into the artwork with their eyes. By changing one’s viewpoint circumnavigating the 3D environment, the viewer sees the composition change in terms of shape, color, hue, and the play of positive and negative space. Different things line up.
Each of the four niches is unique. Each watercolor box was inspired by the two fused glass pieces that are included into an integral part of the installation. I created models in order to design the large 4’ x 5’ watercolors that encase the foot deep niches. Making these pieces has inspired new steps I plan to take in creating future projects.
I was fortunate to have feedback from staff and faculty and students here as I was completing this project.”
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
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.
11/04/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, City of Santa Fe nears deal with film company to create region’s largest studio at midtown.
11/01/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, Pasatiempo, “IN REMEMBRANCE-An artist’s passing”
10/30/2024, Santa Fe Reporter, “A Growing STEM”
10/29/2024, NBC News, “With costs of child cares soaring, New Mexico finds a way to make it free for many,” this video includes focus on childcare with highlights from SFCC Kids Campus Director Deyanira Contreras and SFCC early childhood teacher Randy Orona Torres. Read the full story here.
10/28/2024, Santa Fe Reporter, “Fostering Creativity–SFCC Visual Arts Gallery showcases student art, promotes self-expression”
10/26/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “COMMENTARY-Recognition and the artistry of one-word Carl,” includes a shout-out to Erik H. Gellert.
10/25/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “MY VIEW MÓNICA TORRES-State bonds would boost higher ed, agriculture”
10/17/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “SFCC holding Star Party to raise funds for astronomy program”
10/11/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, Pasatiempo, Get Out! READ UP- Journal of ‘Journeys’ about Santa Fe Literary Review.
10/08/2024, Los Alamos Daily Post, “SFCC Foundation Hosts National Star Party Event Oct. 19”
10/05/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “MY VIEW BECKY ROWLEY- Empowering community: Your vote on higher education matters”
09/30/2024, Los Alamos Daily Post, “SFCC Selects Laurie Saylor As Dean Of School Of Trades, Advanced Technologies And Sustainability & School Of Business, Professional Studies And Education”
09/22/2024, Los Alamos Daily Post, “SFCC Recognized By Generation Hope With FamilyU Seal For Exceptional Support Of Parenting Students”
09/22/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Smartboard Sept. 23, 2024- SFCC to close Oct. 4-6 for microgrid connection, SFCC awarded FamilyU Seal for student parent support”
09/16/2024 ,Santa Fe New Mexican, ‘Conversations Different’: IAIA, SFCC presidents preview open houses set for Sept. 19
09/14/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – A shout-out to SFCC,” a thank you from SFCC student parents.
09/11/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Report to City Council finds ‘gender disparities’ among city workers”. See this info at end of story: An American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Funds contract with Santa Fe Community College for the hire of a workforce program coordinator to promote and support Santa Fe Community College’s trades and certifications programming in the amount of $250,000 through Dec. 31, 2026.
09/09/2024, “Smartboard, Sept. 9, 2024-SFCC to host College Ready class for parents”
09/06/2024, Los Alamos Daily Post, “SFCC: Santa Fe Literary Review Reading & Reception Oct. 17”
09/06/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, Pasatiempo, “Out There!- Dreaming in Color” Story about “Dream Big” exhibition.
