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Celebrate Black History Month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24 in the Campus Center
February is Black History Month. SFCC hopes you can join SFCC’s Black History Month celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 24 in the Campus Center. The following is an invitation from the Office of Student Engagement and Recruitment.
Dear SFCC community,
Please join us celebrating Black History Month. Let’s honor the strength, resilience, and brilliance of Black leaders, past and present. We will be recognizing and honoring their contributions and achievements.
As part of the celebration, Dr. LaNysha Adams, SFCC’s Director of the Student Wellness Center, TEDx speaker, and 10x award-winning author of Me Power, will share a dynamic talk, “Beyond the Box: Race, Identity, and the Practice of Amity.”
Enjoy a special performance by Soriba Fofana, a talented drummer from Guinea, West Africa
Come for the food. Stay for the entertainment. Leave inspired.
Date: Tuesday, February 24
Location: SFCC Campus Center
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
11:45 a.m. – Performance
12:00 p.m. – Speech
Hosted by: Office of Student Engagement and Recruitment
Don’t forget to bring your A number to enjoy the complimentary meal!
For resources for teachers, visit Black History Month 2026.
Continuing Ed instructor Michael Long interviewed on KSFR about his new book
Longtime CE Art instructor, Michael Long, spoke about his just published book, “THE FEARLESS CREATOR: Art Without Limits,” on KSFR on Lynda Hope’s radio show Moment to Moment on Feb. 4.
Listen to the Feb. 4 show: https://www.ksfr.org/show/moment-to-moment/2026-02-05/2-4-2026-with-michael-long-author-of-the-fearless-creator
Long, one of CE’s popular art teachers, offers classes every semester. Read more about him at his website: https://www.michaellongartist.com/.
News and Announcements
- CE class How to Create a Cabochon begins 10 a.m. Thursday
- Join Lunch n’ Learn: Using AI as a Thought Partner in Research, Teaching, and Digital Creation from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 on Zoom
- Reminder: Seek alternate routes during HVAC upgrade and construction through March 27
- Writing Generation series features Jamie Figueroa with reading at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, and creative session on Wednesday, Feb. 25
- Adult Education temporarily relocating to Room 226 from Feb. 16 through April 6
- Visions from the Constructed Mind from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, in the Dean’s Gallery
- SFCC and AARP Foundation® Tax-Aide offer appointments for free tax assistance
- Latest Inside SFCC issue highlights adjunct faculty, Ethyl the Whale and more
- SFCC represented at Higher Education Day and Chamber of Commerce Legislative Reception
- KRQE highlighted SFCC’s Integrated Education & Training programs
- Student Nurse Association has a raffle fundraiser from Feb. 2 through March 9
- Our Home Gardens: 12 New Mexico Photographers had a successful opening and continues through Feb. 18
- Library is relocating Feb. 16 through April 6
CE class How to Create a Cabochon begins 10 a.m. Thursday
There are still some openings in the Continuing Education class, How to Create a Cabochon, which begins at 10 a.m. this Thursday. Here are the details about the two week class:
How to Create a Cabochon
Course number : 4050040 ID : 7387
Course descriptionL We’ll explore the art of grinding, shaping, and polishing semi-precious stone resulting in a beautiful cabochon. Cabochons are used in jewelry making; pendants, rings, bracelets, bolos, belt buckets, etc. We’ll use raw rock, templates, trim saws and lapidary machines in the cabochon creation process. The rock will consist of various hardnesses. The shape of the cabochons will be primarily ovals, but we may create a designer cab as well. You’ll learn about native New Mexican stone and other materials from around the world.
Find registration assistance at Continuing Education. For questions or further assistance either email ce@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1676.
Join Lunch n’ Learn: Using AI as a Thought Partner in Research, Teaching, and Digital Creation from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 on Zoom
In this Lunch & Learn, Angela Gorrell (Communications adjunct faculty) will share how she uses AI as a practical tool for research, lesson design, and creative work in her field of expertise. She’ll walk through real examples of how she partners with AI to do deep research, clarify ideas, generate teaching activities, and develop digital products, without outsourcing her voice or values. This session is designed to spark curiosity, demystify the process, and offer concrete ways educators and practitioners can thoughtfully integrate AI into their own workflows.
Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S672MJ8
Dr. Angela Williams Gorrell is a Partner-Scholar at the Yale Center for Faith & Culture and regularly leads retreats, lectures, and workshops across the United States and around the world. She currently teaches as an adjunct in Communications at SFCC and has previously taught at institutions such as Yale University and Baylor University. Her research has been featured in media outlets such as The New York Times, NPR, and The Washington Post. Dr. Gorrell is the author of three books, including her newest release, Braving Difficult Decisions: What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do. She’d love to connect on Facebook or Instagram at @angelagorrell.
Reminder: Seek alternate routes during HVAC upgrade and construction through March 27
Please note that necessary HVAC upgrades and construction from February 16 to March 27 will mean that you will need to seek alternate walking routes to avoid the HVAC upgrade and construction zone. As indicated in the graphic above, the area outlined in red (the upper, northern section of the East Wing) will be closed during the construction/upgrade period.
Keep alert and stay safe.
During the upgrades and construction work, keep alert and stay safe. Watch for signs and banners to help guide you. For your safety, do not enter the the closed HVAC upgrade| construction zone. Please let students, your colleagues and other campus visitors know about the upgrades and construction so they can plan alternate access routes.
The following services/offices will temporarily relocate during construction:
- SFCC Library moving to Room 583 Library’s relocation FAQs
- OIT Service Desk moving to Room 416
- Adult Education moving to Room 226
- Film programs & KSFR – Access from 500s East Wing
Please see specific information about the SFCC Library and Adult Education in other sections below in Campus Weekly. Note: SFCC Library and Adult Education will stay in their temporary locations until the end of Spring Break on April 6.
Questions? Contact: Andrea Mueller, Facilities & Operations Assistant Director & Campus Planning | andrea.mueller1@sfcc.edu | 505-930-9781
Writing Generation series features Jamie Figueroa with reading at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, and creative session on Wednesday, Feb. 25
Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SFCCWriGenSpring26 for the free online series.
SFCC’s Library and Creative Writing program present the free online Spring 2026 Writing Generation (Wri-Gen) Series beginning Wednesday, Feb. 18, featuring esteemed authors. Each author will read at an introductory session. In a follow-up Zoom meeting 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/SFCCWriGenSpring26. The sessions begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and will feature these writers: Jamie Figueroa (Feb. 18 reading; Feb. 25 creative session), Swati Avasthi (March 18 reading; March 25 creative session) and Ramona Emerson (Apr. 22 reading; Apr. 29 creative session).
Jamie Figueroa
- Reading: 6 p.m. February 18
- Creative Session: 6 p.m. February 25
Bio: Jamie Figueroa is a critically acclaimed writer whose work interrogates lineage, colonial legacy, and the poetics of place. A passionate storyteller drawn to the sacred, the broken, and the luminous, she believes in the power of story to reclaim, reimagine, and heal—and is most alive when helping others uncover the language of their own truths. With deep roots in her Boricua/Puerto Rican (Afro-Taíno) heritage and a life lived in northern New Mexico, she explores themes of lineage, memory, and cultural reclamation through her writing.
She is the author of the novel Brother, Sister, Mother, Explorer (Catapult, 2021), praised by The New York Times Book Review as “a beautifully crafted, poetic book,” and by Publishers Weekly as “brimming with spellbinding prose, magical elements, and wounded, full-hearted characters that nearly jump off the page.” The novel was an Indie Next Pick, longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, shortlisted for the Reading the West Debut Fiction Award, and selected as a Good Morning America Book Club Must-Read. It was also named one of the most anticipated debuts by Electric Literature, The Millions, Bustle, and The Rumpus.
Her genre-defying memoir-in-essays, Mother Island: A Daughter Claims Puerto Rico (Pantheon, 2024), continues her exploration of ancestral memory and cultural reclamation. The book received a starred review from Kirkus and was named one of the Los Angeles Times’ “6 Books to Shake Off Colonialism and Rethink Our Latino Stories.” It has been recognized as one of the most anticipated and essential nonfiction books of 2024 by Ms. Magazine, Elle, SheReads, Lupita Reads, Hispanic Executive, and Latinx Publishing.
Figueroa’s essays and fiction have appeared widely, including in The New York Times, McSweeney’s, Elle, American Short Fiction, Emergence Magazine, Agni, The Boston Review, and Kweli Journal, among others. She wrote her first poem at six, published her first poem as a teenager, and committed fully to a life centered around her writing practice in 1998. A devoted teacher of craft and creative courage, she is on faculty at the Institute of American Indian Arts MFA Creative Writing program and has taught in public schools, colleges, community spaces, and universities nationwide since 2010.
A Voices of Our Nations Arts Foundation (VONA) alum and faculty member, she has received a Truman Capote Award and was named a Bread Loaf Rona Jaffe Scholar. Figueroa also served on the Carol Shields Prize Authors Committee, helping shape one of the most significant literary prizes for women and nonbinary writers of North America for the initial four cycles of the prize.
Figueroa is currently in her third year of doctoral studies in Visionary Practice and Regenerative Leadership at Southwestern College, where the heart of her research is on Creative Sovereignty through the lens of a Cuentista/Curandera. Her work poses a profound question to writers at all stages of their journey: “When you sit down at your desk to write, who owns you?”
Read more about other featured authors in the press release.
SFCC Library Director Valerie Nye and SFCC professor of English and Creative Writing Austin Eichelberger are coordinating the free Writing Generation Series, which began in Spring 2024.
Nye said, “As a librarian, I love seeing people discover their voices through this series. The Wri-Gen Series invites participants into a welcoming, creative space where they can learn from authors, respond to prompts, and build confidence in their writing. The closing reading each semester is always moving and memorable.”
Eichelberger added, “These events are about giving people space and inspiration to write. We’re excited to offer this series that gives the online community an opportunity to engage with creative writers while developing their own voices.”
The public is welcome to attend one or all sessions. Since the Wri-Gen series began more than 100 people have attended the free online sessions.
For additional information about the series, please contact SFCC Library Director Valerie Nye via email at valerie.nye@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1506. For more information about SFCC’s Creative Writing program visit https://www.sfcc.edu/programs/creative-writing/.
Adult Education temporarily relocating to Room 226 from Feb. 16 through April 6
Adult Education is temporarily relocating to Room 226 from Feb. 16 – April 6
Adult Education is temporarily moving!
Due to the HVAC upgrade project, Adult Education services will be temporarily relocating to the West Wing Adjunct Faculty Office Room 226.
WHEN: February 16 through Spring Break (April 6)
HOURS: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Adult Education services available in temporary location in Room 226 (West Wing Adjunct Faculty Office):
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Academic Career Education (ACE)
- High School Equivalency (HSE) Preparation for GED or Hi-Set exams
- Integrated Education Training (IET)
- Literacy Volunteers of Santa Fe
Questions?
Please contact Adult Education staff at 505-428-1356.
SFCC announces opening reception for Visions from the Constructed Mind from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, in the Dean’s Gallery
SFCC announces opening Santa Fe Community College announces an opening reception for Visions from the Constructed Mind from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, February 26, in the Dean’s Gallery in the Fine Arts Center, 6401 Richards Ave. 87508. The exhibition features the abstract art of Atma Bernardi, an alum of SFCC’s Fine Arts program. The reception is free. Refreshments will be served. The exhibition continues through Friday, March 27.
Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel said, “This exhibition is a full-circle moment for Atma Bernardi who first began his serious study of art at Santa Fe Community College. SFCC is delighted to showcase his large-scale, bold and expressive work.”
Atma Bernardi’s Artist Statement
“I create from a space of quiet attentiveness – listening to memories, imagined futures, and the subtle rhythms of the natural world. A misty morning, the sound of footsteps in the woods, the courtship of birds, people around and with me – these fleeting sensations become the emotional foundation of my work.
“Through drawing, painting, and layering, I translate feeling into form. Lines emerge, colors shift, shapes evolve. I build and erase, guided by intuition allowing the work to reveal itself slowly. In this process chaos gives way to structure, mirroring the fragile, constructed nature of memory and mind.
“My work is not about depicting scenes, but about embodying presence – of breath, of emotion, of time passing. It is where love, confusion, joy, and pain converge, and where the act of making becomes a meditation on being.” – Atma Bernardi
Atma Bernardi’s Bio
Atma Bernardi is a Santa Fe-based artist, who earned his Associate of Fine Arts with an emphasis in Drawing and Painting in 2021 from SFCC. Bernardi went on to earn his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of New Mexico in 2024. Born in Vittorio Veneto, Italy. Bernardi grew up immersed in a landscape rich with artistic heritage, though his own creative path emerged later in life. After moving to the United States in 2013 to work in the organic food industry, he retired in 2018 and turned his focus to art, discovering a profound passion for visual expression.
Inspired by his love of reading, music and the natural world, Bernardi often carries a sketchbook, capturing fleeting moments with quick drawings or poetic fragments. These impressions—combined with memory and imagination—form the foundation of his abstract studio practice.
Whether at his easel or seated in the garden with a cup of tea, Bernardi remains committed to deep observation, continually opening himself to the intricacies of nature and the inner landscapes of thought and feeling. His work reflects an ongoing journey of presence, perception and personal discovery.
SFCC and AARP Foundation® Tax-Aide offer appointments for free tax assistance
SFCC and AARP Foundation® Tax-Aide announce they will offer in-person tax assistance and preparation by appointment. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation service. The services are provided by volunteers from the community. Appointments can be made now at https://www.sfcc.edu/taxaide.
Yvette Varela, the local coordinator of AARP Foundation® Tax-Aide Program said, “We’re excited to partner again with Santa Fe Community College to offer this free service through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide. This year we will be offering Saturday morning appointments from 8 to 11 a.m. in addition to the Monday through Friday appointments from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tax preparation services are being offered in English and Spanish in classrooms near the spacious Campus Center.”
Appointments are required. Make an appointment at https://www.sfcc.edu/taxaide. Appointments, which are expected to fill quickly, will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday beginning Monday, February 2 and ending Wednesday, April 15. Individuals who do not have internet access or those who need more information, please call 505-428-1780 during tax appointment hours.
AARP Foundation® Tax-Aide Fast Facts
Appointments: Required and can be made at https://www.sfcc.edu/taxaide.
Where: Rooms 408 and 410 in SFCC main building (near Campus Center) 6401 Richards Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508
Dates: Monday, February 2 through Wednesday, April 15
Days and times available: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday
Cost: Free
Phone: 505-428-1780 during tax appointment hours
Please Note: Individual appointments must be made for each member of a household or group that is filing a return. For taxpayers who are married and filing jointly, both individuals must be present to sign documents. Exceptions may be made only when a spouse is unable to be present due to health issues.
What you need to bring:
- Prior year return
- Driver’s License or State ID of the primary filers
- Social Security Card or ITIN Letters for all taxpayers and dependents
- Social Security and other income documents: 1099SSA, W-2s; 1099’s for retirement income or self-employment; interest, dividend, capital gains or brokerage statements; Unemployment (form 1099-G); gambling wins (form W2-G and related loss documentation)
- Bank information (routing and account numbers) for direct deposit or direct debit
- Individuals eligible for State/County Rebates or Credits– bring 2025 property tax bill(s) or rent information, and other household income
- Supporting documents for itemized deductions or credits: childcare, college, or vocational training information (1098-T), medical expenses not covered by insurance (no over-the-counter or medical cannabis expenses) – including mileage, charity donations, property tax bills or receipts and mortgage interest paid
- Self-employed Income and Expenses Documentation: 1099 NEC or other income, employment related expenditures, and business mile documentation.
- Be Well New Mexico or other Market Place Insurance documents (1095A)
- IRS Identity Theft PIN (IPPIN) letter for taxpayers and/or dependents
The AARP Foundation® TAX-AIDE program cannot prepare returns that include:
- Married individuals who file separately
- Rental income
- Self-employment returns with expenses of more than $50,000 or more, home office deduction, employees, inventory, operating loss or insurance with Be Well NM (Form 1095A)
- Royalty income with associated expenses; Solar Credits; or Casualty Losses
- Some special tax forms – check with the site volunteers
Some New Tax Law Changes:
- Federal: Qualified employees may be eligible for non-taxation of tip and overtime income – please use the worksheets below to gather information and determine eligibility.
- Federal: You may qualify for an interest deduction for purchasing a new vehicle that meets federal requirements – please use the worksheet (available for download at https://www.sfcc.edu/taxaide or pick-up on site in advance of appointment).
- State: Qualified medical expenses will no longer be used for reduction of taxable income, they can only be used if you can itemize your deductions.
The following forms will be available at the tax preparation site, or you may download the forms at https://www.sfcc.edu/taxaide:
- 2025 Tax-Aide Intake Booklet
- 2025 Itemized Deductions Worksheet
- 2025 Education Credits Worksheet
- 2025 Self-employed Income/Expenses Worksheet
- 2025 Qualified Tip Deduction Worksheet
- 2025 Qualified Tip Deduction Worksheet for Self-Employed
- 2025 Qualified Overtime Deduction Worksheet
- 2025 Qualified Passenger Vehicle Loan Interest Worksheet
- 2025 Tax-Aide Intake Booklet
- 2025 Itemized Deductions Worksheet
- 2025 Education Credits Worksheet
- 2025 Self-employed Income/Expenses Worksheet
- 2025 Qualified Tip Deduction Worksheet
- 2025 Qualified Tip Deduction Worksheet for Self-Employed
- 2025 Qualified Overtime Deduction Worksheet
- 2025 Qualified Passenger Vehicle Loan Interest Worksheet
Latest Inside SFCC issue highlights adjunct faculty, Ethyl the Whale and more
Check out the latest issue of Inside SFCC. The main feature, “Adjunct roles offer flexibility and purpose,” focuses on the contributions of adjunct faculty, highlighting how these professionals bring real-world experience into the classroom and enrich student learning. The story also invites community members to consider sharing their expertise through teaching at SFCC. The newsletter also lists upcoming campus events such as the Writing Generation Series with multiple author sessions and Family Storytime at the SFCC library.
Additionally, the Noteworthy section highlights the selection of Ethyl the Whale as a nationally recognized roadside attraction as well as other noteworthy achievements.
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SFCC represented at Higher Education Day and Chamber of Commerce Legislative Reception
Above photo gallery: SFCC was well represented at Higher Education Day at the capitol, New Mexico’s Roundhouse. In the top left image Student Ambassador Dennis Dickinson, President Becky Rowley, Ph.D., Term Director of Student Engagement Daniela A. Gurule and Student Parent Success Program Manager Rachel Kutcher at the information tables. Many others stopped throughout the day at the table for SFCC Outreach and Recruitment as well as SFCC Student Parent Alliance table. In the bottom image, gubernatoral candidate and former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland stopped by SFCC’s information table and was photographed with Dennis Dickinson and Daniela A. Gurule.
SFCC represented at Higher Education Day at the capitol on January 20. SFCC had two tables in the Roundhouse. One was from SFCC’s Office of Recruitment and the other was from SFCC’s Student Parents.
SFCC and SFCC Foundation represented the college at the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Reception
Marcos Maez shared that their were two tables from SFCC at the Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Reception on January 26. Both SFCC and SFCC Foundation were represented at two tables. Below is a photo from the event.
Second Row (Back) Assistant Professor of Economics Art Herlihy, Academic Director Controlled Environment Agriculture Charlie Shultz, Associate Dean Kristy Pruitt, Term Director of Student Engagement Daniela Gurule, Administrative Assistant Anthony Rivera, Director of Student Engagement and Community Outreach (working with CHESS initiative at this time) Marcos Maez.
KRQE highlighted SFCC’s Integrated Education & Training programs
Adult education in NM is booming — and SFCC is part of the reason why. KRQE News 13 recently highlighted record enrollment across adult education programs statewide, and included SFCC’s Integrated Education & Training (IET) programs — designed for adults balancing work, family, and big goals. Read more about SFCC’s IET programs. These programs help students jumpstart new careers, earn credentials faster, and build real momentum toward high-demand jobs.
SFCC’s congratulates the team of staff members and intructors (including Alan Mirabal featured in this report). The college also thanks Career Readiness Coordinator Evan O’Neal for sharing insights in the KRQE story.
Read the KRQE story and see the video.
Student Nurse Association has a raffle fundraiser from Feb. 2 through March 9
The SFCC Student Nurses Association (SNA) is hosting a raffle fundraiser to support future nurses and help fund the Graduate Nurse Pinning Ceremony. Tickets are cash-only and can be purchased from SNA members or at the SFCC Nurse Static Lab in Room 428, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The raffle runs from February 2 to March 9, 2026, with the drawing held on March 24, 2026, and participants do not need to be present to win. This raffle has been approved by SFCC Foundation for fundraising purposes.
Bring cash if you’d like to buy tickets. You’ll get more tickets and more chances to win if you spend a little more!
- 1 ticket for $1
- 6 tickets for $5
- 10 for $7
Our Home Gardens: 12 New Mexico Photographers had a successful opening and continues through Feb. 18
Our Home Gardens: 12 New Mexico Photographers had a successful opening and continues through Feb. 18
A steady stream of visitors came to the opening of Our Home Gardens: 12 New Mexico Photographers on January 22.
Our Home Gardents: 12 New Mexico Photographers opened on January 22 with a festive opening in the Visual Arts Gallery in the Fine Arts Center. The exhibition will continue through February 18.
Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel said, “SFCC is very fortunate to present this exhibition, which is co-curated by Sage Paisner and Laurie Tümer. The two distinguished photographers are also dedicated instructors at the college.” Paisner is the lead faculty member for the Photography program. Tümer is a long-time adjunct faculty member who has taught many art history and photography classes.
The 12 exhibiting fine art photographers in the exhibition are Marilyn Conway. Steve Fitch, Sondra Goodwin, Elsa Lopez, Doris Page, Sage Paisner, Janet Russek, Isabel Winson-Sagan, Sharon Stewart, Nancy Sutor, Laurie Tümer and Sylvia Ernestina Vergara.
Laurie Tümer, who developed the concept for the exhibition, said, “Each artist offers a unique take on the home garden—from dinosaurs and neon signs that blend into the landscape to home gardens that feed the artists and their community. We find peace in our home gardens and in pictures of them. In these perilous times, those who care for their home gardens and who are artists cultivate hope, tenacity, and joy in the face of heartache—qualities that have always been essential for human survival.”
The Visual Arts Gallery in the Fine Arts Center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information about the exhibition or the gallery, contact Art on Campus Director Linda Cassel via email at linda.cassel@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1501.
Library is temporarily relocating to East Wing Open Computer Lab (Room 583) from Feb. 16 through April 6
SFCC Library is MOVING!!
Due to an HVAC project, library services will be temporarily relocating to the East Wing Open Computer Lab (Room 583).
WHEN: SFCC Library moving:
February 16 through Spring Break (April 6)
HOURS in the new location will be:
8 a.m.–5p.m. Monday through Friday
10 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday
Services available in our new location:
- Computer, scanner, & printer access
- Limited book/DVD circulation (TBD)
- Reference & consultation (also available virtually)
- Course reserves
- Interlibrary loan
- Library instruction
QUESTIONS?
Please contact the library staff at library@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1352.
Visit the SFCC’s Library’s relocation FAQs for more information about the move.
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Students
- Attend Spring Career Workshops from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 18, March 18 and April 15 in Room 412 or online
- Stop by Spring Transfer Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25
- SFCC seeks Student Recruiters who are available to work morning shifts
- Register for free workshops for parents and caregivers to support families with young children
Student Weekly Connection February 13, 2026
Get the latest news from Student Affairs!
Attend Spring Career Workshops from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 18, March 18 and April 15 in Room 412 or online
Looking for a new job or wanting to advance your career? Attend the Spring Career Workshops.
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: In Room 412 or request a link in advance to join online at career.services@sfcc.edu.
Dates and Topics
- Wednesday, February 18: Revamp your résumé
- Wednesday, March 18: Acing the interview
- Wednesday, April 15: Navigating the job search
Stop by Spring Transfer Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25
Stop by the Spring Transfer Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 25 in the Main Entrance Hallway. Meet representatives of SFCC, as well as four-year colleges and universities, including New Mexico Highlands University, Eastern New Mexico University, the Institute of American Indian Arts, the University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, Northern New Mexico College, Western New Mexico University, New Mexico Tech, Grand Canyon University, Adams State University, Northern Arizona University and other institutions about transfer opportunities. Free event. Call 505-428-1531 or email jonathan.harrell@sfcc.edu for information.
The first 30 students to complete a Transfer Fair Passport win a free lunch!
SFCC seeks Student Recruiters who are available to work morning shifts
Are you outgoing and enjoy working with the public? Become a Student Recruiter and join SFCC’s Recruitment Team!
Student Recruiter Requirements:
- Must be available to work morning shifts
- Have strong communication skills and have a positive attitude
- Be willing to engage with the prospective students, families and community members.
- Must be pursuing a declared degree and be carrying at least 6 academic hours.
If interested, please send an email to either lydia.daily@sfcc.edu or daniela.gurule@sfcc.edu.
Register for free workshops for parents and caregivers to support families with young children
SFCC’s Early Childhood Center of Excellence (ECCOE) and New Mexico Student Parent Alliance (NMSPA) are offering free parent & caregiver workshops to support families with young children. Spring 2026 workshops are online and open to all caregivers. Check out the workshop options and register today at: https://www.sfcc.edu/eccoe/parent-caregiver-workshops/.
Please use the QR codes on the flyers below or visit https://www.sfcc.edu/eccoe/parent-caregiver-workshops/ for descriptions and registration links for the workshops. There are some workshops available in Spanish. Please note that the workshop times and days vary. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
Click the above graphics to enlarge and review the schedules.
Apply for LANL Foundation Career Pathways Scholarships by April 3
Applications are now open for LANL Career Pathways Scholarships. You must apply by April 3. Make sure to allow time to gather transcripts and prepare answers to essay questions. Career Pathways Scholarships are specifically for those who want to earn an associate degree, certification or professional trade credential.
Career Pathways Scholarships are $750 awards per semester up to $3,000 total. Renewal is dependent upon remaining in good academic standing and making progress toward completion.
Strong applicants pursuing any area of study will be considered for a Career Pathways Scholarship if you meet the following criteria:
- You are currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in a two-year degree or certificate program.
- You have earned, or are on track to earn, a high school diploma or GED, are a high school senior currently enrolled in the final semester of high school or near completion of a GED/HSE program.
- You are a permanent resident (366 consecutive days+) of Northern New Mexico counties of Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe, or Taos at the time of application.
Successful candidates come from all walks of life. Career Pathways Scholars share a commitment to improving their quality of life through continued education and training. Here are some examples:
- A current high school senior with a strong interest in a specific trade or career and intends to enroll in a two-year degree or certificate program in that field immediately after high school.
- A GED recipient who is currently making minimum wage and is motivated to go back to school to gain additional skills and land a better-paying job.
- An adult who left formal education and wants to earn an associate degree that will allow them to pursue their dream and provide for their family at the same time.
- An individual who already has a degree and work experience but wants to pursue a new path. A two-year degree or certification will jumpstart their career change.
Read more about the requirements and find a link to apply at https://lanlfoundation.org/scholarship/career-pathways-scholarships/.
Katie Besser Student Awards accepting submissions through March 1, 2026
Showcase your creativity in writing or art for a chance to win prizes, be published in Accolades, and present your work at Meow Wolf. Categories include image/photography, fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, academic essay, en español (any genre), and instructor-nominated. Students enrolled in at least 3 credits may submit up to six pieces (5 pages max for writing; jpg/pdf for images). Especially consider submitting in art, academic essay, and en español. SFCC Employees are not eligible.
Email submissions from your SFCC account to genevieve.betts@sfcc.edu with your name, titles, categories, phone number, and A#. Deadline: March 1, 2026. Submissions must not contain identifying information.
Student Parent Success Program available to help parenting students anytime
Students who are juggling parenting and school are encouraged to reach out anytime to the Student Parent Success Program by calling 505-428-1036 or by sending an email to parentingstudents@sfcc.edu.
- Discuss your concerns as a parent
- Learn about resources and support as a parent
- Get help finding childcare
- Get help assessing developmental assessments for your child
- Find out about family activities and parenting classes
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
- Check out upcoming professional development sessions and fun engagement opportunities, including online dancing, through the Center for Professional Learning (CPL)
- Share your photos of classic cars/motorcycles for Duplicating Center’s calendar
- Dr. Aamna Nayyar was invited to recite prayer at 57th Annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast
Check out upcoming professional development sessions and fun engagement opportunities, including online dancing, through the Center for Professional Learning (CPL)
SFCC employees can explore professional development, wellness opportunities, and campus conversations this February. For full details, registration information and links to online activities visit the Center for Professional Learning (CPL) Sharepoint Site. Also, find the links in SFCC Connect.
Here are upcoming opportunities to check out:
🔹 Tueday, Feb. 17 | 10–11 a.m.
The Pedagogy of Structure (second session)
🔹 Wednesday, Feb. 18 | 12–12:30 p.m.
Wellness Wednesdays: Shake It Off with Online Dance!
🔹 Friday, Feb. 20 | 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Generative AI Applications and Shifting Pedagogies
Explore strategies for integrating generative AI into teaching with an emphasis on ethics and inclusivity.
🔹 Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 2–3 p.m. (Hybrid)
Active Listening 101 (second session)
🔹 Wednesday, Feb. 25 | 12–12:30 p.m.
Wellness Wednesdays: Shake It Off with Online Dance!
🔹 Friday, Feb. 27 | 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Generative AI Applications and Shifting Pedagogies (second session)
🔹 Date & Time TBA
ABC Suicide Prevention – Ask, Be Present, Connect
Learn to recognize warning signs of suicide and how to connect individuals in crisis with help. Participants earn a one-year certification.
Share your photos of classic cars/motorcycles for Duplicating Center’s calendar
The Duplicating Center is now accepting pictures of classic cars /motorcycle or your favorite picture, for our yearly calendar. No professional pictures please!
Dr. Aamna Nayyar was invited to recite prayer at Governor’s Prayer Breakfast
Director of the Dental Department Dr. Aamna Nayyar, was invited by Presbyterian Health Services (PHS) to recite the closing prayers at the 57th Annual Governor’s Prayers Breakfast on January 29 as the interfaith author. Named in honor of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, this annual event gathered leaders from diverse faiths and spiritual perspectives for prayer and renewal. As New Mexicans, we reaffirm our individual faiths, seek wisdom in our forthcoming decisions and recommit ourselves to serving our communities.
Prayer recording: https://youtu.be/vAeezHUj9mA
To learn more about the book: https://www.sfcc.edu/inside-sfcc/aamna-nayyar-co-authors-three-paths-one-god-traditional-scriptures-and-new-prayers/
To learn about the dental programs at SFCC: https://www.sfcc.edu/programs/dental-2/
Online Teaching and Learning Training Opportunities in Spring 2026
The SFCC Online Teaching & Learning (OTL) Department is excited to share a range of internal and external online teaching and learning opportunities designed to support innovation, professional growth, and online instructional excellence.
TO REGISTER:
Contact: julia.dunkin@sfcc.edu / 505-428-1168
Office: Online Teaching and Learning / otl@sfcc.edu / www.sfcc.edu/otl / 505-428-1166
CHESS Connection Newsletter – January 28, 2026
The second January 2026 issue of the CHESS Connection highlights Luna Community College as the Member College Spotlight, recognizing gains in student completion, expanded support services, and a $2.8 million state investment to address student housing needs through modular dormitories planned for Fall 2026. The newsletter also provides updates on the Workday Student implementation, including the start of End-to-End testing to ensure system readiness, and announces a February 24 CHESS Stakeholder Summit focused on developing shared Data Governance and Business Intelligence strategies across member colleges. Additional items include the welcome of a new CHESS Human Resources Generalist, details on upcoming CHESS CHAT sessions, resources available through the Technology Support Hub, and opportunities for employees to serve as Workday Student Change Agents.
Read the full issue here.
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!
Important Winter Weather Tips
Here are some tips for staying safe in the winter from SFCC’s Safety and Security.
- Wear proper footwear for the weather and conditions.
- Make decisions about whether to come to work or school based on your safety and communicate with your superviser or instructors.
- Be aware of surroundings and avoid icy roadways and walking paths.
- Avoid carrying items such as boxes and books as this can cause an imbalance.
- Sign up for the SFCC RAVE system at https://www.sfcc.edu/sfcc-alert/ to receive updates on delays or closures.
- If you observe icy hazards on campus, please contact the SFCC Safety Specialist 505-428-1825.
- Report slips and falls to SFCC Security. For emergencies Dial #911.
- For any further questions, please contact security at security@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1224.
Information about weather delays or closures.
When a snow delay or closure occurs, SFCC makes every effort get notification out as soon as possible, depending on the timing of the weather circumstances.
In addition to SFCC Alert, you can also find out about an SFCC delay or closure through the following methods:
- Visit www.sfcc.edu, and see a notification on the home page
- Visit the college’s Weather and Closure web page
- Check the SFCC Facebook page
- Check your SFCC email account
- Call the college’s main number at 505-428-1000, the message will be updated in case of closure
- Watch local TV news
It is a good idea to check several sources, because occasionally texts and emails are delayed, depending on individual plans or technological issues.
You make the final decision on whether or not to travel in inclement weather. Be cautious on the road and always use your own best judgment.
Continuing Education Spring 2026 registration continues
New catalog features acclaimed author Elaine Koyama and new weekend & evening classes
Continuing Education proudly announces the release of its Spring 2026 Noncredit Class Catalog, highlighting 87 new courses and an expanded range of programs designed to serve Santa Fe’s vibrant and curious community of lifelong learners.
Building on the college’s strong relationships with community and corporate partners, the new catalog celebrates collaborations with Revolution Bakery, The Railyard Performance Center, Dance Earth Creations, The Four Seasons Resort Santa Fe, Sky Railway, Agua Fria Nursery, CHOMP, The Reel Life and many others who continue to enrich SFCC’s community-based learning.
“SFCC’s Continuing Education thrives because of the shared vision we hold with our partners,” said Benjamin Lincoln, Director of Continuing Education. “Together, we’re cultivating spaces where creativity, skill, and curiosity meet opportunity.”
This spring, SFCC Continuing Education is honored to welcome Elaine Koyama, celebrated author and educator, whose course Making Memoirs Memorable invites students to explore the craft of storytelling through the lens of lived experience.
“Hosting Elaine Koyama in our Spring lineup speaks to our mission of amplifying accomplished voices who inspire others to write, create, and connect,” Lincoln said. “Her work reminds us that education is not only about skill—it’s about story.”
A new highlight of the Spring 2026 catalog is the Weekend and Evening Classes feature, offering flexible learning opportunities for working adults. With more than 40 courses now available outside traditional weekday hours, SFCC Continuing Education is expanding accessibility for those eager to learn beyond the 9-to-5 schedule.
“Our new Weekend and Evening schedule is a direct response to our community,” Lincoln added. “We’re making lifelong learning more inclusive, convenient, and exciting for everyone in Santa Fe.”
The Spring 2026 Continuing Education Catalog includes a dynamic range of personal enrichment and professional development classes—from art, culinary, and outdoor adventure to digital design, leadership, and language studies.
“Education doesn’t end with a degree,” Lincoln said. “It’s a lifelong journey—and our goal is to make that journey accessible, meaningful, and full of discovery.”
View the full catalog and register online at www.sfcc.edu/ce or call 505-428-1676.
Watch Fall 25 Wri-gen videos on YouTube
SFCC’s Library wrapped up the Fall 2025 Writing Generation Series with a participant reading on Nov. 19, featuring original work inspired by sessions led by authors Chip Livingston, Rowena Alegría, and James Thomas Stevens. Watch the full participant reading and explore the complete playlist on YouTube.
02/8/2026, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Smartboard, Feb. 9, 2026 SFCC to host art exhibition for Santa Fe artist”
02/7/2026, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Workforce is key to universal child care initiative” Opinion column by Catron Allred and Chelsea T. Morris
02/2/2026, KOAT, “Free tax help appointments open in Santa Fe”
02/1/2026, Los Alamos Daily Post, “Santa Fe Community College Spring Transfer Fair Feb. 25”
01/14/2026, Santa Fe Reporter, “3 Questions with Local Artist Will Karp” Artist explains how he got his start at SFCC.
01/14/2026, Yahoo.com/Alb. Journal, “MovieMaker Magazine names Albuquerque No. 2 big city to live and work as a filmmaker” Article mentions Backlot at SFCC.
01/12/2026, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Smartboard, Jan. 12, 2026-SFCC to close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
01/05/2026, Of Interest, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Smartboard, Jan 5, 2025”
01/02/2026, Santa Fe New Mexican, “First-of-its-kind Santa Fe-funded apprenticeship creating ‘on-ramp’ to early child care careers”
12/18/2025, Los Alamos Daily Post, “Santa Fe Community Foundation Announces Record-Level $1 Million+ In Community Grants”
12/17/2025, Santa Fe Reporter, “25 Things We Love About Santa Fe Right Now – 1 Santa Fe Community College is So Sick”
12/16/2025, Los Alamos Daily Post, “Effective Citizen Advocacy At The Legislature Jan. 10”
12/15/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Smartboard, Dec. 15, 2025-SFCC releases Spring 2026 catalog”
12/10/2025, UNM News, “Fall 2025 Inspiring Graduate | Ian Widrick-Martinez”
12/6/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Santa Fe professor to pen book about impact of anti-trans legislation on education”
12/04/2025, New York Times, “A Native American Jeweler Who Respects Her Materials”
12/1/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, Smartboard, Dec. 1, 2025- SFCC to host Yuletide Pickleball Palooza
11/24/2025, Los Alamos Daily Post, SFCC Pickleball Club Host Yuletide Pickeball Palooza Dec. 14
11/22/2025, Los Alamos Daily Post, NM Colleges Waive Application Fees Through November
11/22/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, Smartboard, Nov. 24, 2025-Colleges waive application fees
11/21/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, Out There! EXHIBITIONISM-Long on Talent, Not in Tooth
11/19/2025, Santa Fe Reporter, SFR Double Picks: Nov. 19, 2025- So Much More Than Bleeps and Bloops Santa Fe Community College music class students present their final works
11/17/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, Nov. 17, 2025-SFCC announces spring orientation dates
11/15/2025, Los Alamos Daily Post, SFCC Announces New Student Orientation Dates: Dec. 10, Jan. 9, Jan. 13
11/11/2025, Los Alamos Daily Post, SFCC And IAIA Announce Holiday Markets Dec. 13
11/10/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, Smartboard, Nov. 10, 2025- SFCC Sculpture Union hosts Annual $99.99 Holiday Sale; SFCC and Higher Education Center to close for fall break
10/29/2025, Santa Fe Reporter, “3 Questions with photographer/activist Shayla Blatchford”
10/27/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Smartboard, Oct. 27, 2025-SFCC hosts reception for ‘Cirque du Celestia’ exhibit”
10/27/2025, Los Alamos Daily Post, “SFCC’s Clay Club Ceramics Sale To Be Held Nov. 19 & 20”
10/22/2025, Albuquerque Journal, “Santa Fe Community College to train aspiring moviemakers with backlot film set”
10/21/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “New Mexico film industry officials tout new set, training project at Santa Fe Community College”
10/21/2025, KRQE, “First-of-its-kind city backlot coming to Santa Fe to expand film industry and training”
10/20/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Smartboard, Oct. 20, 2025-SFCC offers free digital design, 3D printing course; SFCC student glass art sale will feature handmade items; SFCC exhibition explores art and environment”
10/19/2025, Los Alamos Daily Post, “SFCC To Host Glass Club Sale Nov. 12-13”
10/18/2025, Los Alamos Daily Post, “ABC Suicide Prevention Partner Class Oct. 20”
10/15/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Out There! FOR WRITERS & READERS-Reveling in the Review”
10/05/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Early voting opens Tuesday at Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office”
