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‘Santa Fe Art Educators Exhibition’ opens 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 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.
Learn more about the artists and how Academic Director for the School of Art and Design Shane Tolbert and Linda Cassel coordinated the exhibition in the story, “A new exhibition reveals experience is the best teacher,” written by Brian Sandford in the Santa Fe New Mexican’s Pasatiempo on June 20.
News and Announcements
Attend Pride Celebration from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 in Campus Center
All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend a Pride Celebration from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, in the Campus Center. Enjoy a taco bar, snow cones, snacks and refreshments. Music, fun and good vibes!
Come as you are and celebrate PRIDE with SFCC!
Check out the latest Inside SFCC
See the latest issue of Inside SFCC, Vol. 5. Read the story, “EMSI students gain experience with the latest technology.”
Related to the story about SFCC’s EMSI program, check out a great video below produced by Doreen Gallegos.
The issue also includes, “Student artists shine on and off campus,” as well as highlighting upcoming events.
Get the full Inside SFCC enewsletter delivered to you inbox by subscribing here. Don’t miss out! Also, encourage your friends to subscribe.
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 Library presents “Herding Poems: A Reading by Miriam Sagan” online at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 31
Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/July2025MS for free online reading and discussion on how to put a poetry manuscript together
About Sagan’s book, “What Solitude Sees in Me: Uncollected Poems 1976-2023”
When Sagan was approaching 70, she started to sort her files of “uncollected” poems. These poems had been published in magazines, but not in books. Did they merit being collected? The answer was that most did not, but there was a book-length manuscript that could be assembled. These poems begin in the mid-1970s and run to the present. They are quirkier, perhaps more eccentric than her more publicly accessible writing.
Santa Fe Community College Library will present “Herding Poems: A Reading by Miriam Sagan” from 5 to 6:15 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) on Thursday, July 31. The free online poetry event begins with a half-hour reading by Sagan who will read from her latest book, “What Solitude Sees in Me: Uncollected Poems 1976-2023,” published by Casa Urraca Press in Abiquiú. The second half will be an open discussion on how to put a poetry manuscript together. Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/July2025MS to be sent an online link on the morning of the event.
Poet Carol Moldaw calls the book “Lyric, imagist, and visionary” and writer John Macker says, “A generous and illuminating tour of words.”
Format for “Herding Poems: A Reading by Miriam Sagan”
Participants are invited to come share in the experience of excavating poetry, memory, landscape, and a life in New Mexico. The event begins with a half-hour reading by Sagan from “What Solitude Sees in Me: Uncollected Poems 1976-2023” from Casa Urraca Press in Abiquiú.
After her reading, Sagan will lead an open discussion on how to put a poetry manuscript together. This editorial process can be daunting for both beginners and established poets, but there are numerous handy strategies that create a readable and enjoyable book of poetry.
Author’s Bio
Miriam Sagan is the author of more than thirty books of poetry, fiction and memoir. She is a two-time winner of the New Mexico/Arizona Book Awards as well as a recipient of the City of Santa Fe Mayor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts and a New Mexico Literary Arts Gratitude Award. She founded and directed the creative writing program at Santa Fe Community College until her retirement in 2016.
For More Information
For more information about this reading, please contact SFCC Library Director Valerie Nye via email at valerie.nye@sfcc.edu or by calling 505-428-1506.
East Wing Eatery Summer Hours
East Wing Eatery Summer Hours
Beginning Tuesday, June 17
Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The East Wing Eatery is serving up your favorite specialty coffee drinks, pastries, breakfast burritos, soups and salads. Please come and support the Culinary Arts Program students as they learn in this cafe classroom.
‘Unhoused ART’ closes on Tuesday, June 24
Community members gathered in the main entrance hallway for the opening reception for “Unhoused ART” on June 12. The opening began with a warm welcome and remarks from President Becky Rowley, Dean James “Jim” Wysong, Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel and Adjunct Faculty member Carmelita Topaha, who initiated the exhibition.
A steady crowd of visitors came to two-hour reception, which ran from 4 to 6 p.m. After opening remarks, the popular duo Indigie Femme performed adding to the festive atmosphhere. Some of the youngest attendees showed off their hip-hop moves, while others frequently sang along with the choruses of Indigie Femme’s popular songs.
All proceeds from the art sales go directly to the artists. The exhibition will remain on view in the main hallway through June 24.
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.
In conjunction with the exhibition, there was a panel discussion with four currently or previously unhoused artists on June 18 in the Jemez Rooms. The panel discussion was 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.
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.
Thank you to Dean Wysong for sharing photos from the opening. Read the story, “Art for All,” by Santa Fe New Mexican Pasatiempo writer Ania Hall in the June 13 issue. Click the images to see larger.
September election forums to engage voters via radio, newspaper and campus
Collaborative effort led by The Santa Fe New Mexican, KSFR Santa Fe Public Radio, KSWV Que Suave Radio, and Santa Fe Community College
Two public forums aimed at helping Santa Fe voters engage with the candidates in the 2025 Regular Local Election will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 3 and Tuesday, Sept. 17 at SFCC. The events will be held in the Jemez Rooms on the college’s main campus and are free and open to the public.
- Sept. 3: City Council Candidate Forum
- Sept. 17: Mayoral Candidate Forum
Both events begin at 5:30 p.m. and livestream will be available.
This collaborative effort is led by The Santa Fe New Mexican, KSFR Santa Fe Public Radio, KSWV Que Suave Radio, and Santa Fe Community College. In addition to the public events, the group will publish candidate surveys, share issue-based content, and co-produce multimedia programming to help inform and empower Santa Fe voters. A key component of this partnership is also to help educate the public about Ranked Choice Voting, which will be used in the mayoral race in the 2025 Regular Local Election.
These nonpartisan forums are designed to give Santa Fe residents a deeper understanding of the candidates and issues ahead of the 2025 Regular Local Election, which will take place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Additional details on format, moderators, and how the public can submit questions will be released soon.
Listeners can tune in to KSFR at 101.1 FM in the Santa Fe region and KSQR at 91.3 FM in the Questa/Taos area. KSFR also streams live at ksfr.org. Coverage will also be available through KSWV Que Suave Radio at 99.9 FM, 810 AM, and online at kswvradio.com.
In-depth election content — including interviews, opinion pieces, video, and ongoing multimedia reporting — can be found at the election collaboration landing page hosted by The Santa Fe New Mexican: santafenewmexican.com.
“The Santa Fe New Mexican is thrilled to collaborate with KSFR and KSWV on this important public-service project. Santa Fe Community College is an ideal, trusted host for the forums planned in September,” said Bill Church, executive editor of The Santa Fe New Mexican.
“Helping the public stay informed is a vital part of our community college mission,” said Becky Rowley, Ph.D., President of Santa Fe Community College. “It’s great to see KSFR and the college engaged in civic conversations alongside Santa Fe’s trusted news outlets.”
“This great collaboration will ensure that our community members gain valuable insights into the election process and the individuals who may lead our city in the future,” said Estevan Gonzales, owner of KSWV Que Suave Radio. “Trusted local coverage is journalism at its best.”
“KSFR is happy to partner with local media outlets KSWV and The Santa Fe New Mexican to spotlight the upcoming city leadership changes that will affect the public we all serve,” said Tazbah McCullah, General Manager of KSFR Santa Fe Public Radio.
SFCC participated in Summer Physics Camp College Fair
SFCC was represented at the 2025 Summer Physics Camp based this summer at the New Mexico School for the Arts. The program is organized by Los Alamos National Laboratory and sponsored by the New Mexico Consortium. Students from throughout the state participate.
SFCC participated in the College Fair session at the Summer Physics Camp. This annual summer camp brings together high school students from across New Mexico, who are interested in science, engineering and higher education opportunities. The College Fair offered a great chance for SFCC to connect with motivated students, share information about our programs, and answer questions about admissions. Thanks to Recruitment Coordinator Daniela Gurule for sharing photos from the SFCC table at the College Fair Session at the Summer Physics Camp.
SFCC and SF Higher Education Center to close for Independence Day on Friday, July 4
Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) and Santa Fe Higher Education Center, will be closed Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day. The college’s early childhood development center, Kids Campus, and the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center also will be closed.
Regularly scheduled classes resume on Saturday, July 5. The fitness center will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 5. All services will resume on Monday, July 7.
Fall credit classes begin on August 18. For information on registration visit sfcc.edu/get-started/apply-and-register/ or call 505-428-1270. Learn more about registration for non-credit Continuing Education classes by visiting https://www.sfcc.edu/ce or send an email to ce@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1676.
New Student Orientations: July 11, Aug. 18 & 15
New Student Orientation (NSO) for fall have begun. Encourage new and prospective students to register for this fun, lively introduction to the college. Do you know someone who is planning on attending this fall? Encourage them to pre-register. If you are on campus and see the new students touring the campus, please welcome them.
New or prospective students should pre-register at https://bit.ly/sfcc-nso-fall25.
The upcoming NSO sessions are scheduled for:
July
- Friday, July 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
August
- Friday, August 8, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Friday, August 15, 1-6 p.m.
“New Student Orientation is a great way for students to get comfortable on campus before classes start,” said Michelle Aragon, Welcome and Support Coordinator. “They get to meet other students, find out about helpful resources, and start building their community here at SFCC. We want everyone to feel confident and supported as they begin this new chapter.”
New Student Orientation (NSO) is designed for all first-time, degree-seeking students, whether attending full or part time. SFCC also welcomes prospective students who want to learn more about SFCC.
Each New Student Orientation session includes a welcome from college leadership, an overview of student services, guidance on using the mySFCC portal, and tips for accessing campus resources.
New or prospective SFCC students can reach out to Welcome and Support Coordinator Michelle Aragon at 505-428-1050 or michelle.aragon1@sfcc.edu for more information about New Student Orientation and getting started at SFCC.
Fall credit classes begin on August 18. For information on registration visit sfcc.edu/get-started/apply-and-register/ or call 505-428-1270.
Register soon for the best selection of Fall classes
Fall 2025 registration is now open. For the best selection of classes, register as soon as possible.
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.
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Summer Food Bag Giveaway June 23-27 in Campus Cupboard
Kick Off Your Summer with Some Sizzle!
Swing by the Campus Cupboard and pick up a bag filled with basic BBQ essentials—everything you need to get your grill on and make something delicious!
Don’t miss your chance to grab some tasty goodies and celebrate the start of summer.
First come, first served:
Monday, June 23 – Friday, June 27
8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
¡Comienza el verano con chispa!
Pasa por el Campus Cupboard y recoge una bolsa con artículos básicos para tu BBQ ¡todo lo que necesitas para preparar algo delicioso!
No te pierdas la oportunidad de disfrutar de unas delicias y celebrar el inicio del verano.
Por orden de llegada:
Lunes 23 de junio – Viernes 27 de junio
8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Creative Recharge: A Wellness Wednesday Art Experience
1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 9
Step into a sanctuary of self-expression at Creative Recharge, a special event designed to help you slow down, connect, and refresh your spirit.
Come to the West Wing Atrium, Lower Level 312 from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9 in and explore interactive art zones featuring puzzles, vision boards, and mixed media canvas art. Whether you’re looking to unwind or spark new inspiration, there’s a space just for you. Free food and drinks will be available, and all are welcome to attend. RSVP at lu.ma/sfccswc to reserve your spot!
Learn Portuguese this fall
Are you still looking to fulfill a humanities or foreign language requirement this fall? Consider enrolling in PORT 1110: Beginning Portuguese, a dynamic and engaging Hi-Flex course that lets you attend in person or remotely.
This revived course introduces the essentials of Portuguese language and culture, offering a fresh opportunity for students to explore one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.
Class Details:
📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
🕠 5:30–7:15 p.m.
📍 Hi-Flex (Attend in person or online)
📆 Starts August 18, 2025
Questions? Contact instructor John Terzi at john.terzi@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1316.
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.
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. Apply at https://www.sfcc.edu/offices/student-employment/.
Job openings available in the following areas:
- Copy Center/Summer/Fall
- East Wing Eatery Summer/Fall
- Film Department/Fall
- Foundations/Summer
- Human Resources/Summer/Fall
- Kids Campus/Summer/Fall
- Media Arts/Fall
- Photo Lab
- Planetarium/Medical Simulation Technician/Fall
- 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
Reserve tickets for SFCC Night at the Fuego on July 17
Join us for SFCC Night at Fort Marcy Park for a fun-filled Santa Fe Fuego game from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 17. A limited number of free tickets are available. To reserve your tickets, employees should contact Marcos Maez at marcos.maez@sfcc.edu. Only request the number of tickets you need up to a maximum of four.
June Computer Updates
Effective Wednesday 7 p.m. on June18 Microsoft Operating System and Office updates will be deployed. You will have until 7 p.m. Wednesday July 2 to install these updates at your convenience. After the deadline the updates will be installed automatically and force a restart of your machine.
It is critical to install Security/Windows updates to protect your systems from malicious attacks. Please install these patches as soon as you receive notification that you have updates to install. The updates may take some time to install so please plan accordingly.
For iMac users no action necessary, updates will be installed automatically overnight every third Tuesday of each month.
If you need assistance, please contact the Technology Service Desk at 505-428-1222.
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.
CHESS Connection Newsletter – June 18, 2025
The latest edition of the CHESS Connection celebrates the retirement of CHESS founder and CEO Kathy Ulibarri, honoring her 40-year career in higher education and her visionary leadership in creating a collaborative shared services model that continues to benefit New Mexico colleges.
This issue also highlights the continued progress of the Workday Student implementation, which has now moved into Workset C—a key phase focusing on integration, testing, and user feedback to ensure a seamless experience for students and staff. In addition, Workday Learning, a new professional development platform, is launching across several CHESS colleges, offering employees easier access to training. The newsletter also recognizes a new group of CHESS Superstars—including SFCC’s own Emily Perez—for their exceptional collaboration and contributions to project success.
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!
SFCC invites all to participate in Pride Santa Fe 2025 – Resilience: Stronger Than Ever/el Pride Santa Fe 2025 – Resiliencia: Más Fuertes que Nunca
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,
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Ongoing news and events
- TATC closed May 12-Aug 15 for HVAC renovation
- SFCC Duplicating Center summer hours
- 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’
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.
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.
All videos can be found in the YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7H67Ojgmmo&list=PL6AhJfrOrlErcvW8Iayqy72Z4IaVtJKgp
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.
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
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