Campus Weekly
Kids Campus celebrated with a festive graduation
While all of the college’s commencement ceremonies are filled with excitement, applause and cheers of joy, SFCC’s Kids Campus Pre-K graduation is probably the most festive with lots of heart-touching moments as the little grads get ready to leave campus to further their education. Thank you to Kids Campus Director Deyanira Contreras for sharing photos of the celebration. SFCC extends its graditude to the hard-working faculty and staff who have educated and nurtured these kids — many who started their journey as infants. In addition to providing excellent early childhood education, Kids Campus also serves as a learning lab for students studying Early Childhood Education.
Click the photos and program images to enlarge.
News and Announcements
- Trades Open House 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 26
- Opening reception for ‘Santa Fe Art Educators Exhibition’ from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 26, in Visual Arts Gallery
- Check out the latest Inside SFCC
- SFCC hosts ‘Unhoused ART’ exhibition opening from 4-6 p.m. June 12 and panel discussion from 6:30 to 7 p.m. June 18
- Brian Sandford of Pasatiempo gave out awards at the well-attended Student Art Show opening
- NM HED Cabinet Secretary Stephanie Rodriguez addressed HSE grads
- Dental Department graduates honored with pinning ceremony
- Bilingual Early Childhood graduates honored at celebration
- Youth Triathlon on June 21 and Adult Triathlon on June 22
- Check out Facebook images and Youtube video of Commencement
- Baking students shared their specialties with SFCC community
- Katie Besser Art & Writing Awards announced
- TATC closed May 12-Aug 15 for HVAC renovation
- SFCC Duplicating Center summer hours
- Campus Cupboard art show continues through June 6
- SFCC announces tuition and fee increases for 2025-2026 Academic Year
- Register soon for the best selection of Fall classes
- Medical Assisting is now accepting applications
- Free Workforce Training for New Mexico residents
Trades Open House from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 26, in Campus Center
SFCC will host a Trades Open House from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 26, in the Campus Center. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about new certificate programs in HVAC/Plumbing, Electrical Technician, and Building and Home Remodel, which can pave the way for careers in the trades industry. The programs will launch in the fall semester, which begins on August 18.
The public is invited to the free event to learn about career opportunities in the trades industry. The SFCC School of Trades and Advanced Technologies and Sustainability actively works with students to connect them with employers who are ready to hire.
At the SFCC Trades Open House attendees can meet SFCC faculty members, academic advisors, support services staff and financial aid staff members. Staff will be on hand to register prospective students for the fall semester.
SFCC’s new certificate programs include:
- HVAC & Plumbing Certificate: This program equips students with the technical knowledge and hands-on experience needed to work in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and plumbing systems.
- Electrical Technician Certificate: Students in this program gain expertise in electrical systems, preparing them for careers in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of residential and commercial electrical systems.
- Building and Home Remodel Certificate: This certificate program provides students with the skills necessary for work in construction, renovation, and remodeling, preparing them for a variety of roles in home building and improvement projects.
For more information about the Trades Open House or the new certificate programs, contact Academic Director Geneva “Cookie” Look at geneva.look@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1235.
While reservations are not required, those planning to attend are encouraged to complete this form.
SFCC hosts an opening reception for ‘Santa Fe Art Educators Exhibition’ from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 26, in Visual Arts Gallery
SFCC will host an opening reception for the “Santa Fe Art Educators Exhibition” from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 26, in the Visual Arts Gallery in the Fine Arts Center. The exhibition continues through Wednesday, July 23.
Shane Tolbert, academic director of the School of Art and Design, and Linda Cassel, director of Art on Campus, coordinated the exhibition, which highlights the work of art educators in the Santa Fe.
“Santa Fe is an art town—steeped in history, sustained by place, and shaped daily by the hands of working artists. At the foundation of that creative ecosystem are the educators—those who guide, challenge, and model what it means to live a life rooted in art,” Tolbert said. “The ‘Santa Fe Art Educators Exhibition’ at the Visual Arts Gallery at Santa Fe Community College brings together the work of these often-unsung contributors to the city’s cultural fabric.
“This exhibition honors not only their individual studio practices—distinct in medium, voice, and form—but also the shared commitment to nurturing creativity across generations. In a city known for its galleries, museums and makers, it’s these educators who shape the next generation of our creative industries,” Tolbert added.
The SFCC Visual Arts Gallery is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except when the college is closed. Please note: The SFCC Campus will be closed to the public on Friday, July 4, for the Fourth of July holiday. For more information about the SFCC Visual Arts Gallery, contact Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel via email at linda.cassel@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1501.
Check out the latest Inside SFCC
Check out the latest edition of the Inside SFCC, electronic newsletter. Read the story, “DezBaa’ inspires: Self-care builds stronger communities.”
Discover how welding students are on the fast-track to success in the story, “Welding students forge great-paying jobs.” Learn about upcoming events and noteworthy accomplishments by students and employees. Become an SFCC Insider by subscribing here.
SFCC hosts ‘Unhoused ART’ exhibition opening from 4-6 p.m. June 12 and panel discussion from 6:30 to 7 p.m. June 18
Santa Fe Community College’s Art on Campus will host “Unhoused ART,” an exhibition of work from unhoused individuals. The public is invited to a free reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 12, in the main entrance hallway of the college where the exhibition will be displayed. The exhibition continues through June 24, 2025.
The exhibition is open for public viewing during regular business hours at the college:
- 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday
- Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
Please note: The SFCC Campus will be closed to the public on Thursday, June 19, in honor of Juneteenth.
SFCC’s main entrance building is to the left as you enter through the breezeway from the parking lot towards the Campus Courtyard. The main hall exhibition space is across from the Cashiers office.
Panel Discussion: “What it’s like to be unhoused”
Panel Discussion: “What it’s like to be unhoused” will be presented from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, in Jemez Rooms
In conjunction with the exhibition, there will be a panel discussion with four currently or previously unhoused artists from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Jemez Rooms on the SFCC campus. The panel discussion is sponsored by Santa Fe Housing for All Collaborative: A grassroots group committed to making Santa Fe livable for all. The collaborative is a network of housed and unhoused neighbors joining together, learning from one another, and connecting resources to support people experiencing homelessness. Through advocacy, education, and hands-on volunteer work, they strive to create paradigm shifts around homelessness and inspire lasting community change to promote safe, viable housing solutions.
The panel will discuss:
- How and why they became homeless.
- The impact on being homeless and how they are treated.
- How communities can assist with their needs.
For more information about this exhibition or the panel discussion, contact SFCC Adjunct Art Faculty Member Carmelita Topaha at carmelita.topaha@sfcc.edu or 505-716-1391.
For information about SFCC’s Art on Campus exhibitions, contact Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel at linda.cassel@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1501.
Brian Sandford of Pasatiempo gave out awards at the well-attended Student Art Show opening
SFCC celebrated at the Student Art Exhibition, coordinated by Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel. “This is the largest turnout I can ever remember for the Student Art Exhibition. It was great to see so many people attend from the community,” Cassel said.
The winners for the Student Art Exhibition are announced during the opening. To add to this year’s excitement (Santa Fe New Mexican) Pasatiempo reporter Brian Sandford handed out the awards after Dean James (Jim) Wysong announced the winners. Art faculty select the best work from their classes to enter their pieces into the competition. It’s an honor for students to have their work included in the exhibition. The awards honor outstanding work.
2025 Student Art Award Winners
Awarded by Category
Printmaking/Book Arts
Program Head: Patricia Pearce
- First Place: Ronald Short – Everynight I Went Flying, Lithograph
- Second Place (Tie):
- Johnanna Hamblett – Red in the Sky, Lithograph
- Jim Coogan – Japanese Egrets, Relief Print
Fine Woodworking
Program Head: Doug Jones
- First Place: Alex Potter – Folding Lawn Chair, Wood and Metal, Fine Woodworking – Material Study
- Second Place (Tie):
- Doug Oliver – Louis’s Dream, Woodcarving
- Paul Von Soosten – Dovetail Chair, Wood
Jewelry
Program Head: Beth Greene
(Note: A community member generously funded the prizes in this category.)
- First Place: Keiko Murase – #25 Cicadas
- Second Place: Albert Tack – #2 Bolo Tie
- Third Place (Four-Way Tie):
- Freya A.P.J. Ortega – #18 El Rostro de Guerra, Brooch
- Mary Ellen McMorrow – #6 Necklace and Earring Set
- Quinn Erickson – #6 Ring
- Kirsten Bromberger – #9 Moon Rabbit, Hair Fastener
Ceramics
Program Head: Liz Hunt
(Sponsored by New Mexico Clay – gift certificates awarded)
- First Place: Toby Dicker – Red Dress
- Second Place (Tie):
- Janeen Maas – Starfish
- Judith Freedman – The Talk
Photography
Program Head: Sage Paisner
- First Place: Roger Thomasson – Cyanotype on Watercolor Paper
- Second Place (Tie):
- Susan Ohori – Cyanotype on Cotton
- Joan Zalenski – Mixed Media
Drawing and Painting
Program Head: Jared Weiss
(Awards presented by Shane Tolbert, Academic Director of Art and Design)
- First Place: Rene Kaup – High Road Jinx, Painting
- Second Place (Tie):
- Vanya Wagner – Self Portrait with Love, Oil Painting
- Catherine Albers – The Incident, Oil Painting
- Third Place: Amaury Bargione – Green Still Life, Oil on Panel
Media Arts
Program Head: Peter Taussig (Awards presented by J. David Jones)
- First Place: Aila Carr – The Lover’s and The World – Tarot Cards, Digital Illustration
Sculpture
Program Head: John Boyce
- First Place: Roberto Espinosa – Multimedia Installation, Exhibit in Ripple Effect
- Second Place (Tie):
- Micah D’Angelico – Steel Sculpture
- Carnell Chosa – Fiber Arts Sculpture
Thank you to Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel for organizing this and so many spectacular exhibitions this past academic year. Prizes were sponsored in part by SFCC Foundation.
Thank you to J. David Jones for sharing these fantastic photos!
NM HED Cabinet Secretary Stephanie Rodriguez addressed HSE grads
New Mexico Higher Education Department Cabinet Secretary Stephanie Rodriguez delivered keynote address to the 38 students who successfully completed their High School Equivalency (HSE) in the Adult Education Academic Career Education (ACE) program at SFCC on May 20.
The HSE graduation ceremony is a celebration of the students’ hard work and dedication in achieving their High School Equivalency Certificate. It’s a formal event where graduates are recognized for their accomplishments and receive their diplomas. This ceremony marks a significant step forward, enabling them to pursue further education, advance in their careers, and achieve their personal goals.SFCC’s HSE graduates include 38 students, ranging in age from 16 to 34 years old. The majority of the students identify as Latino/a, and most are female. All graduates are from the Santa Fe area.
Congratulations to the graduates:
Amanda Aguirre, Jerimiah Alejo, Miguel Alvarez, Carlos Araiza Ramos, Zabdi Ayala, Catalina Badillo Montalvo, Bret Barranco, Vanessa Benavidez, Chloe Benta, Kristal Blanton, Lillian Bodei, Sabrina Castleberry, Veronica Castro Rodriguez, Esther Chavez, Lucy De Santis, Seth DeLupos, Laureta Disue, Carla Enriquez Marquez, Brenda Flores Martinez, Miguel Garcia, Elias Gomez, Martin Gurule, Tera Hart, Nicole Herd, Javier Isaias, Hernandez Merino, Isaiah Holding, Zuwena Islam, Naima Kopriva Basse, Lily Krainz Grimaldo, Gia Larson, Carlos Lucero, Shania Martinez, Julienne Masopust, Yesika Medina Ochoa, Kristina Mercado, Monica Morales, Tania Moreno Favela, Anthony Muller, Elena Quintana, Rizwan Ramirez Crespin, Marisol Ruiz, Nancy Salcido Chavez, Terah Sena, Tiffany Sesma, Gurpreet Singh, Josef Tarenzi, Brandon Terrazas, Zoey Thoman, Ethan Tilson, Claudia Utomo, Yeilyn Varela, Maria Wheeler, Elizabeth Whitehead and Elizabeth Youts.
Dental Department graduates honored with pinning ceremony
The SFCC Dental Department honored graduates with a pinning ceremony on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1 p.m. by the Bio-wall in the Health & Sciences Center of SFCC.
The DA certificate graduates include: Ashely Luevano, Alexia Archuleta Valdez, Karina Castro, Virginia Gonzales, Jeneen Roybal and Samantha Bencomo.
The AAS in Dental Health graduates include: Jeneen Roybal and Virginia Gonzales
The CDHC Certificate and Adv. DA Skills Certificate graduate: Karla Martinez-Talavera
The EFDA certificate graduates include: Maricella Acosta, Shoa Mansoor, Janessa Montoya, Stephanie Nieuwenhuis, Juanita Pinon-Williams, Mariam Rodriguez Zarate, Arianna Sanchez, Elizabeth Soto, Estella Sweeten
This event was possible due to the generous contribution by SFCC’s SMILES Club, Dr. Aamna Nayyar, Ms. Karla Martinez Talavera, Ms. Patricia Delgado and Henry Schein Dental. Thanks you!
To learn more about the Dental programs, please visit https://www.sfcc.edu/programs/dental-2/ or contact the Dental Director Aamna Nayyar by email at aamna.nayyar@sfcc.edu or by phone at 505-428-1258.
See all the photos shared by Dr. Amna Nayyar on Facebook at this link:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=100063606905673&set=a.1301536285309923
Bilingual Early Childhood graduates honored at celebration
The Bilingual Early Childhood Education program hosted an end-of-semester celebration on Thursday, May 15, recognizing 58 students who completed Certificates in Early Childhood Development, Associate of Arts degrees in Early Childhood Education, and two honorees from the Alternative Licensure Program.
The heartfelt event included remarks from ECED faculty members Deyanira Contreras and Jonathan Contreras, who offered inspiring words of encouragement to the students and their families.
Students recognized at the event completed significant milestones in their academic journeys, and many are moving forward into careers in early childhood education across the region.
Special thanks to SFCC Student Activities and the SFCC Foundation for their generous financial support, which helped make this celebration possible. We also deeply appreciate the contributions of Kayla Garcia, Anthony Rivera, Dawn Wink, Kristy Pruitt, Laurie Saylor, Charlie Shultz, Mary Eleas, Marcos Maez, Niki McKay Kelly Marquez, Maria Montoya and Joanna Johnston, as well as faculty Deyanira Contreras, Jonathan Contreras, Sandra Friedrichs, and Olga Jaramillo, and the custodial staff who helped make this celebration a success.
Special gratitude to President Becky Rowley, Vice President Margaret Peters, Krystel Sanchez, Emily McCarthy, and Jonathan Harrell for joining us for this celebration.
A special shoutout to honoree Teacher Education member Mateo Chavez (Kayla Garcia’s son), who brought joy to the event by making us laugh and smile throughout the day.
To learn more about the Early Childhood Education program, visit https://www.sfcc.edu/programs/early-childhood-education/. Click photos to enlarge.
Youth Triathlon on June 21 and Adult Triathlon on June 22; note related FEC closures
SFCC is co-hosting and sponsoring a youth triathlon on Saturday, June 21 and an adult triathlon on Sunday, June 22. There will be partial closure of the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center (FEC) on Saturday, June 21 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The FEC will be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 22. The FEC will be closed to the public on Sunday, June 22.
SANTA FE SPRINT TRIATHLON
Races:
Kids (Ages 6-16): Saturday June 21, 8AM
Adults (Ages 16 & up): Individual Race – Sunday June 22, 7AM,
Team Race – Sunday June 22 9 A.M.
Registration:
Step 1: Register at USA Triathlon Membership to be eligible
to compete: usatriathlon.org/membership
Step 2: Register for the event at: tcrproductions.com
SANTA FE SPRINT TRIATLÓN
Carreras:
Niños (6-16 años): Sábado 21 de junio, 8AM
Adultos (16 años o más): Carrera individual el domingo 22
de junio, 7AM, Carrera en equipo el domingo 22
de junio, 9AM
Registro:
Paso 1: Regístrese como miembro de USA Triathlon
para poder competir: usatriathlon.org/membership
Paso 2: Regístrate para el evento en:
tcrproductions.com
Check out Facebook images and Youtube video of Commencement
It has been a hectic few weeks, so you might have missed the spectacular Facebook photo album from Commencement. There were some glitches in the live YouTube broadcast. See the updated full video without interruptions. Also, wondering who graduated? Read and download the 2025 Commencement program.
Baking students shared their specialties with SFCC community
The SFCC community was invited to the Pastry Presentation High Tea experience on May 15. People waited in line to see and sample the colorful, creative pastries. Want to know more about SFCC’s Patisserie classes? Contact Sandra.Nitschke@sfcc.edu. Thank you to Doreen Gallegos for taking these great photos. Click to enlarge.
Katie Besser Art & Writing Awards announced
Stacey Foiles received Richard Bradford Memorial Creative Writing Scholarship
Santa Fe Community College’s emerging writers and artists were recognized during the Katie Besser Art & Writing Awards celebration hosted by Meow Wolf on May 5. The awards were named for the late Katie Besser in recognition of her love of literature and creative writing. The event celebrated students’ creative expression through writing, photography and media arts. Writers representing SFCC’s diverse community read from their winning works.
The fifteenth annual winner of Santa Fe Community College Foundation’s Richard Bradford Memorial Creative Writing Scholarship was announced at the conclusion of the awards celebration. Stacey Foiles will receive the $1,000 scholarship. Named for the author of the 1968 classic Red Sky at Morning, the scholarship was initiated by author Michael McGarrity, the late arts advocate Charmay Allred and former Santa Fe City Councilwoman Rebecca Wurzburger.
These are this year’s Katie Besser Art & Writing Award winners by category:
Image
Winner & Cover Image
Carolyn Cooper – “Aspens in Early Autumn”
Runner-Up
Lynae Witt – “Morning Dew”
Honorable Mention
Carolyn Cooper – “Land of Enchantment”
Poetry
Winner
Stacey Foiles – “Fallen Leaf”
Runners-Up
Rachel Weber – “Watermelon Cotton Candy”
Stacey Foiles – “George at Agnew State Hospital in 1964”
Bonnie Stack – “Childhood Home”
Honorable Mentions
Rachel Weber – “The Wild West”
Camila Lucero – “Feathers in Motion”
Loki-Anthony Honey – “Gaia’s Patterns”
Fiction
Winner
Judith White – “Mystic Salvation”
Runners-Up
Tony Blankenship – “Rick the Recycled Guru”
Rodney DeHerrera – “The Bunker”
Honorable Mentions
Judith White – “Variations upon Consciousness”
Callie Elkins – “Gorgon”
Creative Non-Fiction
Winner
Stacey Foiles – “First Date?”
Runners-Up
Judith White – “Mama Disappearing”
Tony Blankenship – “Goodbye Sparks, Nevada, Goodbye”
Honorable Mentions
Rachel Weber – “Ohio: One Season of Life”
Judith White – “The First Time I Ever Saw This Place”
The Katie Besser Art & Writing Awards are presented through a collaboration of SFCC’s English and Creative Writing programs, SFCC’s Media Arts department, SFCC Foundation, and with the support of Meow Wolf. The Katie Besser Art & Writing Awards are directed by Genevieve Betts.
Note: A copy of “Accolades,” which includes the winning entries, is available to download here.
TATC closed May 12-Aug 15 for HVAC renovation
The Trades and Advanced Technologies Building will be closed for the summer in order to remodel the HVAC system. When complete, this project will provide much needed fresh air to the building.
There will be no access for students, faculty, staff, or the public. For more information contact Helen Doherty, Facilities & Operations, Manager of Special Projects at helen.doherty@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1064.
SFCC Duplicating Center summer hours
M-Th 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Duplicating Center will operate on a modified summer schedule beginning immediately. Summer hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Duplicating Center is located on lower level of the main building room LL302. Duplicating center orders must be submitted through the Copy Request System button in MySFCC.
Please note: The center will be closed the week of May 26 for system updates. Plan ahead for your printing and copying needs.
For questions or assistance, please contact the Duplicating Center at DuplicatingCenter@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1728 during operating hours.
Campus Cupboard art show continues through June 6
Stop by to see the art from 1 to 4:45 p.m. Fridays through June 6 in the Campus Cupboard.
Congratulations to the organizers and participants in the Food for Thought art exhibition for a great event that also introduced many to the Campus Cupboard Food Pantry, as well as students’ artwork. The Food for Thought exhibition will continue through June 6. Student Resource Coordinator Joanna Johnston suggests that the best time to stop by and see the artwork is from 1 to 4:45 p.m. Fridays.
The Campus Cupboard Food Pantry is supported by SFCC Foundation. Want to make a contribution to the Campus Cupboard? Just click on donation button.
The exhibition is an exciting collaboration between the Student Wellness Center and the School of Art and Design. A special shout-out goes to collaborators: Student Resource Coordinator Joanna Johnston, Campus Cupboard & Exchange Coordinator Lauren Porras and Academic Director of the School of Art & Design Shane Tolbert.
Featured artists:
- Jodi Balsamo
- Dane Bass
- Alicia Da Silva
- Joanne Dominique Dwyer
- Wendy Harnwall
- Eric Landgraf
- Andrea Polli
- Dave Raggio
- Willow Rutkowski
- Lisa B. Schwartz
- Vanya Wagner
Joanna Johnston shared this report:
“We had a wonderful opening, with more than 40 attendees! We had quite a few students, faculty, and staff who told us that they had never been to the Campus Cupboard before, and they were excited to see the quality and quantity of options we keep in stock! I had more than one person comment that they wished they would have had access to something like the Campus Cupboard and Exchange when they were in college!
We also had a few folks in the community who came to see the incredible art provided by our talented student artists. We were lucky enough to get amazing submissions, in various mediums, that really represent the vision of community and nourishment. Getting the opportunity to meet a couple of the artists and their friends was so much fun! We have a lot of talent on campus.
We are so grateful to the SFCC community for coming through and showing support for the students and the Campus Cupboard. The Campus Cupboard belongs to the SFCC community, and we want everyone in that community to feel welcome to come by for a coffee, a snack, or to pick up some groceries.”
Thank you to Ben Lauer for the photos. Click on the images to see larger.
SFCC announces tuition and fee increases for 2025-2026 Academic Year
The SFCC Governing Board has approved an adjustment to tuition and fees for the 2025–2026 academic year, effective immediately for the Summer 2025 semester. The college remains one of the most affordable higher education options in New Mexico while continuing to deliver high-quality instruction and student support. SFCC last adjusted its tuition rates during the 2020–2021 academic year.
SFCC’s in-district and in-state tuition will be set at $54 per credit hour for classes beginning in the Summer 2025 semester. Tuition for students residing in New Mexico but outside of SFCC’s district will be $67 per credit hour. Tuition for out-of-state students will remain $67 per credit hour for those enrolled in six or fewer credits, and $158 per credit hour for students taking seven or more credits. Senior citizen tuition will remain unchanged at $5 per credit hour.
Students who have already submitted payment for Summer or Fall 2025 may see adjustments reflected in their accounts as updates are processed by SFCC’s Cashier’s Office.
In addition, the Governing Board approved the following student fees:
- $12 per credit hour service fee
- $12 per credit hour technology fee
- $1 per credit hour Student Government Association (SGA) fee
- $0.50 per credit-hour student activities fee
- $12 per course continuing education service fee (effective Fall 2025)
SFCC was recently recognized by WalletHub as one of the Best Community Colleges in the Nation and continues to rank as one of the most affordable colleges in New Mexico. Even with the upcoming adjustment, SFCC’s in-district tuition remains the fourth lowest among all community colleges in the state, according to an SFCC comparison.
These updates help ensure the college remains financially healthy while continuing to meet the needs of students, families, and the regional workforce.
“SFCC continues to offer one of the best values in higher education,” said SFCC President Becky Rowley, Ph.D. “This tuition and fee adjustment helps ensure that we can maintain access to top-tier instruction, expand student support services, and keep up with the evolving needs of our community and workforce.”
“SFCC and its Governing Board members take seriously the impact of tuition and fee changes on certain members of our student body,” President Rowley added.
“We encourage any student who feels they will be adversely impacted by these changes to take full advantage of our college’s robust financial aid, scholarship, and wrap-around student support services.”
Current and prospective students can reach the Office of Financial Aid via email at financialaid@sfcc.edu or by calling 505-428-1268.
For more information including a chart that reflects previous and current tuition and fees see the press release.
Register soon for the best selection of Fall classes
Fall 2025 registration is now open.
Call 505-428-1270 for help with credit enrollment or visit https://www.sfcc.edu/get-started/apply-and-register/. Fall semester classes begin on Monday, August 18.
If you have an issue with your password or accessing MySFCC, contact the Office of Information Technology (OIT) Help Desk at 505-428-1222.
Medical Assisting is now accepting applications
Medical assistants are often the first point of contact for patients and play a key role in both administrative and clinical care. Their responsibilities range from scheduling appointments and maintaining records to assisting with exams, lab tests, and minor procedures. SFCC’s accredited Medical Assistant program provides comprehensive training in clinical, lab, and administrative skills, preparing students to pass the National Certification Exam and work in various healthcare settings as competent, entry-level professionals.
Learn more at: https://www.sfcc.edu/programs/medical-assistant/
Free Workforce Training for New Mexico residents
SFCC’s Workforce Development Department is offering free workforce training classes to New Mexico residents. Unfortunately, due to the grant restrictions SFCC cannot offer these trainings to SFCC staff. Your friends and family members, however, are welcome to take advantage of this great opportunity.
For more information, visit https://www.sfcc.edu/economic-workforce-development/. To register use the QR code in the graphic above, call 505-428-1095 or send an email to emily.goode@sfcc.edu.
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SFCC Student Eric Landgraf Collage Exhibit at HERE Gallery
Art and Design student Eric Landgraf invites the community to explore his latest collage series, on view at HERE Gallery from June 6 through July 6, 2025. The exhibition features a collection of evocative, story-rich images that delve into themes of memory, emotion, and transformation.
An opening reception will take place Friday, June 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. at HERE Gallery, located at 1704-C Llano Street in Santa Fe. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Learn more at heregallerysantafe.com.
New Information Literacy class offered in fall
A new Information Literacy class will be offered this fall. LIBR 1111 (CRN 20636) is an online 3-credit hour class that will be offered this fall.
- Cut through the noise and get straight to reliable information! Get ready to level up your critical thinking and research game!
- In this convenient online course, you’ll learn how to fact-check news, decode media bias and understand the role of AI in information – skills that will serve you in college and beyond.
Questions? Contact sarah.hood@sfcc.edu.
Student Accomplishment: Publication of SFWP Journal for PILAS internship
SFCC student Rachel Weber has produced the 32nd issue of the SFWP Journal as part of her PILAS internship this spring. Rachel writes, “My big project for Santa Fe Writers Project is up and live! I published the Spring Journal, where I have chosen and edited 30 stories/poems for this issue. My editor’s note is at the bottom of the page, too.”
See the publication at https://www.sfwp.com/sfwp-quarterly/issue-32-/spring-2025
Happy reading!
English 1110: Composition I for Spanish speakers in Fall semester
English 1110: Composition I for Spanish speakers
This bilingual section of English 1110 supports Spanish speakers in developing skills in English composition, while simultaneously recognizing the value of their native language as a foundation for success. Permission is required to enroll.
For anyone interested, please contact professor, Joseph Klemens via email at joseph.klemens@sfcc.edu.
Inglés 1110: Composición I para hispanohablantes
Esta sección de English 1110, que se enseña de forma bilingüe, apoya a los hispanohablantes en el desarrollo de habilidades en la composición en inglés, reconociendo al mismo tiempo el valor de su lengua materna como base para el éxito. Se requiere permiso para inscribirse.
Si tiene interés en tomar este curso, por favor contacte al profesor Joseph Klemens (joseph.klemens@sfcc.edu)
Apply now for Summer and Fall Student Worker jobs
Hiring has begun for summer and fall student workers. Earn $15 an hour and work on campus 20 hours per week.
Job openings available in the following areas:
- Copy Center/Summer/Fall
- East Wing Eatery Summer/Fall
- Film Department/Summer
- Financial Aid/Summer
- Foundations/Summer
- Human Resources/Summer/Fall
- Jewelry Department/Summer
- Kids Campus/Summer/Fall
- Media Arts/Fall
- Planetarium/Medical Simulation Technician/Summer
- Registrar’s Office/Fall
- Student Engagement
- Student Recruitment/Fall
- Testing Center
Contact Katie Cadena Priebe at katie.cadenapriebe@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1068 for more information or to apply!
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
- Summer Online Teaching & Learning Professional Development Opportunities
- SFCC celebrated Mary Eleas at her retirement party
- Congratulations to Sharon Franco on her retirement
- English & Creative Writing Spring Newsletter now available
- Nicole Ferreira presented research at the Persianate Worlds Symposium
Summer Online Teaching & Learning Professional Development Opportunities
SFCC’s Office of Online Teaching and Learning is offering several professional development options this summer to support faculty in designing and improving online and hybrid courses. Opportunities include Quality Matters workshops—such as Designing Your Online Course (DYOC), Designing Your Hybrid Course (DYHC), and Improving Your Online Course (IYOC)—with fees covered by the Title V EXITO Grant upon receipt of badge. Additional offerings include HyFlex Course Design sessions (July 7–13 and August 18–24), internal training on SFCC Course Development Standards, and a new three-phase course review process in Canvas that allows faculty to earn digital badges.
To register or learn more, contact Julia Dunkin at julia.dunkin@sfcc.edu or visit sfcc.edu/otl.
SFCC celebrated Mary Eleas at her retirement party
SFCC celebrated Mary Eleas at her retirement party on May 21 at the Bio Wall. Mary shared how when she first came to SFCC about 16 and half years ago, she talked to someone at the Cashiers Office and said I like this place and I’d like to work here. She was encouraged to get academic credentials. She did get both her associate degree at SFCC and then her bachelor’s degree at New Mexico Highlands University. Through the years she worked in both the Finance department and later in Student Affairs, ultimately as Student Involvement Coordinator in the Office of Student Engagement and Recruitment. In her role, she oversaw the Student Government Association and the campus student clubs, and organized and worked at a variety of events.
Director of Student Engagement and Recruitment Marcos Maez gave her kudos for her work expanding the Campus Cupboard from a small cupboard to a three office suite that now houses refrigerated cold food items, a variety of fresh, canned and boxed food as well as supplies for infants. Mary Eleas also developed the area for The Exchange, which carries clothing for students and their young children, as well as books and toys.
It was fun sendoff, with several people joining with her to dance the Cha Cha Slide and then La Macarena!
SFCC congratulates Mary Eleas and wishes her well on her next adventure.
Thank you to Ben Lauer for taking these photos. Click to enlarge.
Above photos. Left to right. First image: Daniela Gurule, Nicky McKay, Lydia Daily and Marcos Maez. Second image: Thomasinia Ortiz-Gallegos, Mary Eleas and Bernadette Gonzales.
Congratulations to Sharon Franco on her retirement
Please join SFCC in congratulating Sharon Franco, Communications faculty, on her retirement. Sharon has taught at SFCC since the college opened in 1983. She will be missed!
A special thank you to Kate McCahill for sharing this news.
English & Creative Writing Spring Newsletter now available
The SFCC English and Communications Department’s spring newsletter highlights several exciting developments and faculty achievements. The department is launching a new Technical and Professional Writing certificate, set to debut in the 2025–26 catalog, and continues to grow its internship program with partnerships across Santa Fe’s literary and media landscape. This spring also featured the return of The Writing Generation literary series and the announcement of a bilingual section of ENGL 1110 to support Spanish-English learners. A new course on digital literacy, developed in collaboration with the library, will further enrich the curriculum. Faculty accomplishments include national conference presentations, publications in literary journals, podcast features, and upcoming art exhibitions. The department also hosted a reflective conversation on student engagement in today’s political climate, with plans to continue the dialogue into the next academic year.
Enjoy reading the full newsletter here.
Nicole Ferreira presented research at the Persianate Worlds Symposium
On April 18, academic advisor and international coordinator Nicole Ferreira presented her research at the Persianate Worlds Symposium at Bryn Mawr College. At the symposium, scholars gathered to discuss their work related to a special feature in the Journal
of the Modern Language Association, “The Persianate” (2024).
Nicole presented her paper “What Can Afghan History Tell Us about the Persianate? Lessons from the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries.” She showed how the writers of the first Afghan histories creatively engaged with the classics of Persian literature to explore
the ethical dimensions of their community’s reputedly humble social origins. They did this using the more humorous modes of Persian writing.
The respondent for Nicole’s panel had this to say about her work:
“What Nicole so fascinatingly plumbs is humor as a mode that can resist not only the aesthetic demands of Persian adab (etiquette, refinement) but also…the aesthetic judgments of what Adorno claims are the foundation of modern subjectivity. One big payoff of
Nicole’s work today is to show…(that this) turn to humor offers a third path through the attachments of subjectivity either to the universal or the particular.”
Nicole loved this opportunity to continue her academic research and meet with others in her field. She also had the chance to gain Rocky-like strength after running up the stairs of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Shane Tolbert’s mural featured in ‘In the Making’ exhibition in Houston
Academic Director of the School of Art and Design Shane Tolbert has a mural featured in “In the Making” exhibition in City Centre in Houston.
Exhibition Description: “In the Making” celebrates the process and art of mark-making, highlighting the transformative journey of creation. Featuring five artists whose practices are guided by their materials, the exhibition presents works that embrace imperfections, experimentation, and the tactile traces of the artist’s hand. Through layers, gestures, and textures, each piece reveals the dialogue between material and maker, revealing the evolution of ideas and the emotions they evoke as they take form.
Location: City Centre Houston, a complex of 5 office towers – Shane Tolbert’s mural is in the lobby of tower 5.
Exhibition Dates: March through September 2025
Work Title and description: Untitled (Desert Garden), 2023, digitally printed mural, 13′ x 20′
Images: Nicki Evans Photography
Jared Weiss exhibition continues at Iconik Lupe through June 10
Jared Weiss, Program Head of Drawing and Painting has an exhibition, “Portraits,” at Iconic Lupe, 314 S. Guadalupe, Santa Fe, presented by Curate Santa Fe (curatesanta.com). The show runs through June 10.
Pets of the Month January-March
Congratulations to the pets of the month for January through March, 2025 and their proud owners! Don’t forget to submit photos of your pet to the Duplicating Center! Learn more
CHESS Connection Newsletter – May 21, 2025
The second May 2025 issue of ‘CHESS Connection’ learn how CHESS is modernizing college registration with Workday Student, a streamlined platform that simplifies scheduling, automates waitlists, and improves the student experience. The transition moves colleges away from outdated systems and toward a more connected, student-centered approach.
This issue also celebrates CHESS Superstars for their outstanding teamwork and leadership, including SFCC’s Roxanne Tapia. Plus, new training resources, tech support tools, and opportunities for feedback are now available to help support the transition.
Read the full issue here.
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!
June is Pride Month
The following message was sent via email to to SFCC Community on May 30, 2025:
Join SFCC at Pride Santa Fe 2025 – Resilience: Stronger Than Ever / Acompaña a SFCC en el Pride Santa Fe 2025 – Resiliencia: Más Fuertes que Nunca
Dear SFCC Community,
June marks National Pride Month, a time to celebrate the resilience, joy, and contributions of LGBTQIA+ communities. Santa Fe Community College is proud to continue our tradition of participating in the Pride on the Plaza Parade on Saturday, June 28, 2025. We warmly invite all students, faculty, staff, and community members to join us for this joyful and meaningful event.
March with SFCC
This year’s theme, Resilience: Stronger Than Ever, reflects the enduring spirit of queer and trans communities. Let’s walk together in celebration and solidarity. Friends, families, and allies are welcome—last year’s turnout was inspiring, and we hope to make this year’s presence even more vibrant.
A Brief History
Pride Month commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Riots, a pivotal moment in the LGBTQIA+ rights movement when queer and trans individuals resisted systemic injustice. Today, Pride is both a celebration and a continued call to action for equity and dignity.
Citywide Pride Events
In addition to the parade, Santa Fe will host a wide array of events: the Pride Train, community dances, a prom, drag bingo, film screenings, and more. To explore the full lineup, visit: PRIDE 2025 | hrasantafe.org.
Please RSVP to March with Us!
To join the parade group, please email sj Miller and Marcos Maez (sj.miller@sfcc.edu and marcos.maez@sfcc.edu).
We look forward to celebrating Pride together in solidarity, joy, and community.
Warmly,
Becky Rowley, Ph.D., SFCC President
Marcos Maez, MBA, Director of Student Engagement & Recruitment
sj Miller, Ph.D., Professor of Teacher Education
Querida comunidad de SFCC:
Junio marca el Mes Nacional del Orgullo, un momento para celebrar la resiliencia, la alegría y las contribuciones de las comunidades LGBTQIA+. El Santa Fe Community College se enorgullece de continuar nuestra tradición de participar en el desfile Pride on the Plaza el viernes 28 de junio de 2025. Invitamos cordialmente a estudiantes, profesorado, personal y miembros de la comunidad a unirse a nosotros en este evento alegre y significativo.
Marcha con SFCC
El tema de este año, Resiliencia: Más Fuertes que Nunca, refleja el espíritu perdurable de las comunidades queer y trans. Caminemos juntos en celebración y solidaridad. Amistades, familias y aliadxs son bienvenidxs—la participación del año pasado fue inspiradora, y esperamos que este año sea aún más vibrante.
Un poco de historia
El Mes del Orgullo conmemora los Disturbios de Stonewall de 1969, un momento crucial en el movimiento por los derechos LGBTQIA+, cuando personas queer y trans resistieron la injusticia sistémica. Hoy en día, el Orgullo es tanto una celebración como un llamado continuo a la acción por la equidad y la dignidad.
Eventos del Orgullo en toda la ciudad
Además del desfile, Santa Fe ofrecerá una gran variedad de eventos: el Pride Train, bailes comunitarios, un prom, bingo drag, proyecciones de cine y más. Para ver el programa completo, visita: PRIDE 2025 | hrasantafe.org.
¡Confirma tu participación para marchar con nosotros!
Para unirte al grupo del desfile, por favor envía un correo a sj Miller y Marcos Maez (sj.miller@sfcc.edu y marcos.maez@sfcc.edu).
Esperamos celebrar el Orgullo juntxs, en solidaridad, alegría y comunidad.
Con afecto,
Dra. Becky Rowley, Presidenta de SFCC
Marcos Maez, MBA, Director de Participación Estudiantil y Reclutamiento
Dr. sj Miller, Profesor de Formación Docente
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Ongoing news and events
- Wri-Gen Spring Series participants’ reading video available
- Alfredo Celedón Luján’s videos of reading and creative session available
- Multimedia exhibition by student Roberto Espinosa in Ripple Effect Gallery May 14 to August 29
- Summer CE registration now open
- Videos available for Adele Oliveira’s Wri-Gen reading & creative online sessions
- Watch Video of ‘Artificial Intelligence: Prospects and Perils’
Wri-Gen Spring Series participants’ reading video available
SFCC Library and SFCC Creative Writing Department wrapped up the Wri-Gen Spring series on May 7 with an invitation to the online participants to share writing drafts that were inspired by their participation in the series. To read more about the Spring Wri-Gen series, please see this press release. The final reading by participants is in the above Youtube link. All previous sessions are also available for viewing at SFCCNM Youtube.
A big thank-you goes out to SFCC Library Director Valerie Nye and associate professor Austin (Stanley) Eichelberger who schedule and coordinate the series of readings and creative writing sessions. This semester’s featured authors were Adele Oliveira and Alfredo Celedón Luján.
SFCC Library will announce the Fall series soon. But if you’d like to get on the email list to be notified, send an email to SFCC Library Director Valerie Nye via email at valerie.nye@sfcc.edu. Otherwise, watch Campus Weekly for updates. For more information about SFCC’s Creative Writing program visit sfcc.edu/programs/creative-writing/.
Alfredo Celedón Luján’s videos of reading and creative sessions available
SFCC’s Library and Creative Writing Department’s Spring Wri-Gen series featured its second author Alfredo Celedón Luján with a reading on April 23 and creative session on April 30.
The free online Spring 2025 Writing Generation (Wri-Gen) Series began March 19. Each author read at an introductory session. In a follow-up Zoom meeting the author engaged with the participants in a writing exercise/creative session. Read more in this press release. Also, read the bio of poet and author Alfredo Celedón Luján below.
Alfredo Celedón Luján
Bio: Alfredo Celedón Luján is a career teacher. He has an MA/English and MLitt/Creative Nonfiction from the Bread Loaf School of English. He advocates for equity in the classroom. Alfredo is former President of the National Council of Teachers of English.
He is a proud member of the Chicanx/Latinx communities. He identifies as a Chicano writer. His writing amplifies familiarity and place. He has published stories, essays, and poems in various journals and books. He believes in the written and/or digital preservation of family cuentos/stories by capturing place, textures, sounds, and colloquial language. He is Norteño. He lives in Eldorado. He is from Nambé.
Session Description: In the creative session, Alfredo will give prompts that offer insights to self-identity, heritage, place, and the preservation of family vignettes through freewriting and childhood maps.
For additional information about the series, please contact SFCC Library Director Valerie Nye via email at valerie.nye@sfcc.edu or by calling 505-428-1506. For more information about SFCC’s Creative Writing program visit sfcc.edu/programs/creative-writing/.
Multimedia exhibition by student Roberto Espinosa in Ripple Effect Gallery May 14 to August 29
Student Roberto Espinosa exhibits multimedia installation in Ripple Effect Gallery in the sculpture hall of the Arts and Design Building.
May 14-August 29, 2025
About Roberto Espinosa
Roberto Espinosa is an artist who works and studies in New Mexico. “Amusia Alexithymia” is his inaugural show.
Artist Statement, Roberto Espinosa
I’m interested in understanding tensions in conflict and finding a liminal space between both worlds to create a new threshold.
About the “Amusia Alexithymia”:
In the film “The Exterminating Angel,” written and directed by Luis Buñuel, a group of wealthy guests are invited to a late-night private dinner party in a mansion. They soon find themselves unable to leave the dining room, trapped in their own utopian “safe space.” As chaos unfolds in a highly allegorical and surreal manner, the masses outside the window cheer at the unraveling of the elite. When asked about the meaning of his film, Luis Buñuel spoke only one sentence, “The aristocracy harbors savage instincts and unspeakable secrets.”
The desire to detach from the masses and create a VIP sacred space is not “fake news,” but our reality. The ultra-rich, survivalists, and tech-bros are attempting to escape “the event”—be it a world war, apocalypse, pandemic, or final environmental decline—by constructing bunkers, purchasing private islands, and creating off-world colonies, spending billions and billions in the process. Content creators eagerly stream and celebrate their plans, often tone-deaf (Amusia) and lacking empathy (Alexithymia) for the doomed masses they leave behind.
Safe from the masses and “the event”, the former elites, now demigods, will realize that doomsday has followed them and is streaming live to their end. “The Event” is them. They are the monsters.
The masses watch the unraveling and cheer.
Summer CE registration now open
Continuing Education’s Summer 2025 Course Catalog is now available online and in print. Visit SFCC’s Continuing Education and Contract Training web page to see the the class schedule. Printed copies are available at the college, area libraries and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center. The catalog features 51 new classes, covering everything from professional skill development to personal enrichment.
Director of Continuing Education Benjamin Lincoln said, “We’re thrilled to unveil the Summer 2025 Continuing Education Course Catalog filled with carefully curated classes to suit the community’s needs and interests. We invite lifelong learners to immerse themselves in creativity, culture and hands-on experiences. The summer offers a great opportunity to learn new skills and find joy in community connection.”
“We continue to expand our class offerings beyond the SFCC campus through our collaborations with our great community partners,” Lincoln added. “None of this would be possible without the invaluable support of SFCC’s partners, whose collaboration continues to expand our campus and enrich our offerings.”
SFCC’s community partners that host classes in engaging off-campus environments include:
- Las Cosas Kitchen Shoppe & Cooking School, fostering culinary creativity through hands-on workshops
- CHOMP, Santa Fe’s dynamic gathering space for food, art, and community
- Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado, whose commitment to local culture enhances the learning experience
- Nuevo Mexicana Heritage Arts Museum, dedicated to preserving and sharing the region’s artistic traditions
- New Mexico State University, bringing innovation and education together in meaningful ways.
Learn a new language
The SFCC CE Summer catalog cover features one of the CE Department’s popular Spanish language instructors, Consuelo Byrd. She and Silena Maffey-Meteer have shaped a robust Spanish language program that continues to be popular with those just learning the language and others wanting to further their skills. Other language class offerings this summer include instruction in French, Arabic and Japanese. This summer CE will offer the classes Beginning Japanese: (1 & 2) A Cultural Linguistic Journey taught by Niniam Williams.
Explore your creative spirit
This summer CE invites people to explore their creative side with many fine arts and crafts classes. New this summer is Chainmail Jewelry. In the class, participants will learn how to make chainmail jewelry and explore different patterns from the simple to the more complex. Participants will create one small piece such as a necklace or a bracelet. Instructor Nyal Tack, a dynamic young jeweler who is one of the founders of the SFCC Jewelry Collective, will lead the class. Another exciting addition is a class in clay exploration: Wheel Throwing and Raku taught by Kellogg Johnson is designed for those with prior experience working with clay and using a pottery wheel. Students will create pieces that undergo both a bisque firing and Raku firing – an ancient Japanese technique known for its dramatic and unpredictable results.
Get cooking
Chef Johnny Vee (Vollersten) is back with a selection of tasty cooking classes this summer. The popular chef and Pasatiempo writer will teach the Magic of Mole in the beautiful Las Cosas Kitchen Shoppe in DeVargas Center. Students will be immersed in the cooking traditions of the Mexican town of Oaxaca and will explore its most famous dish – mole. The class will also create a complete menu of Mexican dishes including Sopa de Tortilla, Great Guacamole, Salsa Verde (two ways), Mole Negro, Mole Colaradito and green rice. All this will be topped off with the dessert, Tres Leches Cake. He’ll also teach additional classes: Chinese Take-out from Your Home, Culinary Tour of France Continued, a High-Altitude Baking Workshop and Top-Secrets for Grilling Meats.
Whether exploring the intricate art of metal weaving, shaping clay at the potter’s wheel, or learning a new language, SFCC’s CE courses provide a path to personal growth and creative exploration.
For more information and to register for classes, visit the CE office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in Room 131 at the SFCC campus, 6401 Richards Avenue, or call 505-428-1676.
About Santa Fe Community College Continuing Education Department
Santa Fe Community College’s Continuing Education Department offers a diverse range of non-credit courses designed to enrich the lives of learners of all ages. From arts and culture to language, wellness, and professional development, SFCC provides high-quality, accessible educational experiences that foster creativity, skill-building, and community engagement.
Videos available for Adele Oliveira’s Wri-Gen reading & creative online sessions
SFCC’s Library and Creative Writing Department’s Spring Wri-Gen series started with a captivating reading by author Adele Oliviera on March 19 followed by a creative session on April 2.
Watch the video of Adele Oliveira’s reading:
See Adele Oliveira’s creative session here:
These were the first two sessions of SFCC Library and SFCC Creative Writing program’s Wri-Gen series. Read more about the free spring series open to the public in this press release.
Watch Video of ‘Artificial Intelligence: Prospects and Perils’
The video of the February 12 session ‘Artifificial Intelligence: Prospects and Perils’ is now available. It was an excellent, informative session. So if you missed it, check it out!
In their talk “Artificial Intelligence: Prospects and Perils,” Dr. Melanie Mitchell and Dr. Melanie E. Moses with the Santa Fe Institute discussed the current state of AI systems and how it compares with human intelligence. They also discuss some of the ethical dimensions of AI, and how it is being deployed in society and in our daily lives. This session was sponsored by SFCC’s Generative AI committee.
Learn more about the Santa Fe Institute and Dr. Melanie Moses’ and Dr. Melanie Mitchell’s project here.
Melanie Mitchell is Professor at the Santa Fe Institute. Her current research focuses on conceptual abstraction and analogy-making in artificial intelligence systems. Melanie is the author or editor of six books and numerous scholarly papers in the fields of artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and complex systems. Her 2009 book Complexity: A Guided Tour (Oxford University Press) won the 2010 Phi Beta Kappa Science Book Award, and her 2019 book Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans (Farrar, Straus, and Giroux) was shortlisted for the 2023 Cosmos Prize for Scientific Writing.
Melanie E. Moses is a Professor of Computer Science and Biology at the University of New Mexico and an External Faculty Member at the Santa Fe Institute. She earned a B.S. from Stanford University in Symbolic Systems and a Ph.D. in Biology from UNM. Her interdisciplinary research crosses the boundaries of Computer Science and Biology by modeling search processes in complex adaptive systems such as ant colonies and immune systems. She uses bio-inspired design of swarms of robots to autonomously cooperate with each other and adapt to monitor environmental conditions, currently focused on monitoring the gas emissions from volcanoes. She has mentored dozens of graduate and undergraduate students and led projects including NM CSforAll, the NASA Swarmathon, and the Google ExploreCSR Swarmathon:TNG to engage thousands of women and members of underrepresented groups in computer science from high school through graduate school. She co-founded the UNM-SFI Working Group on Algorithmic Justice and is on the leadership team of the UNM ADVANCE program to support the success of women faculty in STEM. She currently serves on the board of the Computing Research Association’s Widening Participation program. She is a Special Advisor to the UNM Vice President for Research for Artificial Intelligence and the Chair of the New Mexico AI Consortium.
East Wing Eatery open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursdays
East Wing Eatery Spring 2025 Hours of Operation
Chef Milton Villarrubia announces, “SFCC’s East Wing Eatery is a class where students learn about day-to-day operations of a cafe. The East Wing Eatery is a culinary classroom that looks like a cafe, and student schedules and availability dictate our hours of operation. Beginning Thursday, Feb. 6, East Wing Eatery will be open on Thursday’s (only) from 9 a.m. until 12:30 pm. We will be serving specialty coffee drinks, pastries, and soups. We hope to add more savory breakfast and lunch items as time allows and we receive prepared items from culinary classes. Please come and support the SFCC Culinary Arts Program and see what we are doing at the East Wing Eatery Cafe. Thank you!”
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
Watch Jake Skeets read and lead a creative writing session on video
The Fall Writing Generation 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/.
All videos can be found in the YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7H67Ojgmmo&list=PL6AhJfrOrlErcvW8Iayqy72Z4IaVtJKgp
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