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SFCC offers free film and TV production assistant training to NM residents

Training is offered by SFCC Film Department and Stagecoach Foundation on Saturdays and Sundays May 17 through June 1 at SFCC.

SFCC Continuing Education & Workforce Development in partnership with the Stagecoach Foundation Inc. and SFCC Film program is accepting applications for the Production Assistant Training for Film and Television, which is free to New Mexico residents. The training sessions will be on Saturdays and Sundays, May 17 through June 1. Participants in this intensive program will earn their OSHA 10 safety certification, and upon completing résumé coaching with Stagecoach Foundation, graduates are referred to productions seeking trained PAs.

Classes are hands-on and taught by film industry professionals.  For information and applications visit https://www.protecsantafe.com/ or email Candice Mirabal at candice.mirabal@sfcc.edu. The class sizes are limited, so applicants are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.

The film industry continues to grow in New Mexico along with the demand for trained production assistants for film and television. SFCC Film Department Chair Milton C. Riess said, “If you are interested in a career in the film and television industry, this is the best place to begin.”

The training is structured to fit into a series of weekend classes. Each weekend intensive is led by industry professionals teaching from their field of experience, focusing on essential skills for Production Assistants both on set and in the production office. Set safety and film basics, walkie-talkies, lockups, set etiquette, call sheets, and résumé building are among the topics taught in the program. The final weekend emphasizes set safety with an OSHA 10 certification. Participants will have one-on-one résumé and interview coaching and will be presented as candidates to productions for hire through the PA Production Incentive Program.

All classes will be at SFCC, 6401 Richards Avenue. SFCC has been training New Mexico film crews for more than 20 years. Read more and apply at https://www.protecsantafe.com/.

For registration assistance, please email CE@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1676.

Register now for special free screening of ‘Counted Out’ to celebrate Pi Day on March 14

Thanks to the sponsorship of the LANL Foundation, Northern New Mexico STEAM Coalition and LSGermann Consulting LLC in collaboration with SFCC, a special free screening of the film “Counted Out,” is scheduled with special activities from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the SFCC Planetarium (Room 215) on Friday, March 14.

The mathematical constant pi (π) is celebrated by mathematicians around the world on Pi Day, with the 3/14 giving a nod to pi. March 14 is also the day Albert Einstein’s was born. Join in SFCC’s celebration. Read more about the fun ways people celebrate this date in an AP story from last year.)

About the film:

Counted Out investigates the biggest crises of our time through an unexpected lens: math.

In our current information economy, math is everywhere. The people we date, the news we see, the influence of our votes, the candidates who win elections, the education we have access to, the jobs we get—all of it is underwritten by an invisible layer of math that few of us understand, or even notice.

But whether we know it or not, our numeric literacy—whether we can speak the language of math—is a critical determinant of social and economic power.

March 14 Schedule for film and events:

• 12:30 to 1 p.m. Networking and pie (yes, yummy pie!)
• 1 to 2:30 p.m. Film Screening
• 2:30 to 3 p.m. Reflections

Respond on the QR code in the graphic or register (below the film trailer) on Eventbrite here.

Opening reception for ‘Women of the Dream Shift’ by artist Katherine Wells from 3 to 6 p.m. March 6 in Dean’s Gallery

SFCC’s Art on Campus this week is welcoming artist Katherine Wells with a reception from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 6, in the Dean’s Gallery of the Fine Art Center to celebrate the donation of her artwork, “Women of the Dream Shift.” Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel is excited to have the distinguished artist’s work become part of the college’s permanent collection. Cassel encourages everyone to stop by to see that installation as well as attend the opening Amy Parrish’s “Palladium 1000” in the Visual Arts Gallery.

Biography of Katherine Wells

Katherine Wells is an artist and writer who was born and raised in Kansas City. Missouri. She graduated from the University of Wyoming with Honors, Phi Beta Kappa and received a Fulbright scholarship to Venezuela where she lived for one year. After returning Wells attended the Otis Art institute in Los Angeles.

Wells has had three professional careers. She taught high school for 11 years. After that she co-owned a graphic design/silkscreen business for nearly a decade. Following that she began a successful career as a mixed-media artist. She has had 20 solo exhibitions and been a part of numerous group shows. Her work has been shown across the United States, but primarily in California and New Mexico.

In 1992 Katherine moved to New Mexico and purchased a 188-acre parcel north of Santa Fe that she now knows has more than11,000 petroglyphs on it. Wells founded the Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project along with neighbors and local archaeologists in 1999. In 2007 she gave 156 acres of land to The Archaeological Conservancy. It is known as the Wells Petroglyph Preserve. She has received many awards. These include the Heritage Preservation Award for Lifetime Achievement in Archaeology by the state of New Mexico. She is the author of Life on the Rocks: One Woman’s Adventures in Petroglyph Preservation published by the University of New Mexico Press.

Wells has guided the Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project from a small group to its present status as a highly respected 501(c) (3) organization with scores of volunteers and a full-time archaeologist. From the beginning she believed in the importance of recording the complete cultural landscape of Mesa Prieta and in educating local underserved children about their heritage. Katherine has dedicated most of the last 25 years to the preservation of the estimated 100,000 petroglyphs on Mesa Prieta. The mesa is the largest petroglyph site in New Mexico. You can find more information at mesaprietapetroglyphs.org.

History of and inspiration for “Women of the Dreamshift”

Learn more about the history of and inspiration for “Women of the Dreamshift” by clicking on and enlarging the image below:

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SFCC participated in Higher Education Day at Roundhouse

SFCC’s Office of Recruitment represented SFCC at the Roundhouse during Higher Education Day on February 25. In the above photos, Community Outreach Coordinator Lydia Daily is seen wearing an SFCC T-shirt. Dominique Morales, in the red SFCC sweatshirt, is one of SFCC’s student employees.

Lydia Daily reported that they had a brief opportunity to get quick photos because they were both busy most of the day talking to people stopping by for more information.

Lydia also shared that recruitment efforts are strong right now. In the past few weeks, she’s been in Estancia and Taos.

Reserve a spot for free Fitness Bootcamp from 9 to 10 a.m. March 15 at FEC

SFCC’s Fitness Education Center (FEC) will host a free Fitness Bootcamp from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 15. Reserve a slot by emailing Herman Garcia at nutrifitu@gmail.com or call the FEC front desk at 505-428-1615. Participants will be required to sign a liability waiver. It’s recommended that you bring water and a small towel.

SFCC Fitness Education instructor Herman Garcia said, “Bootcamp is a huge umbrella, everything goes. I use a lot of props, Combat ropes, Kettlebells, Sled, Low Crawl, Agility ladders, and so much more. I have an Exercise Science Degree and am certified with the American College of Sports Medicine. I’ve been teaching group exercise for eighteen years. I also will have to certified assistants on hand.”

Check out the latest Inside SFCC issue

Check out the latest issue of Inside SFCC to read about how East meets West with the introduction of the Thai Massage program, the launch of KSQR, noteworthy items, upcoming events and more! Want to be on the email list for upcoming issues? Fill out the subscription form.

Polina Smutko’s exhibition, ‘Stillborn Still Free,’ continues through March 12 in Dean’s Gallery

SFCC’s Art on Campus hosted a reception for Fine Arts student Polina Smutko’s pop-up exhibition, “Still Born Stillfree” on February 27 in the Dean’s Gallery in the entry lobby of SFCC’s Fine Arts Center. The exhibition runs through March 12.

Artist Polina Smutko Biography
Santa Fe artist Polina Smutko (b. 1948 Sewickley, Pennsylvania) drawing on their own experience deconstructs the marginalization of trans and nonbinary people through assemblage sculptures. After studying at Pennsylvania State University (1966-1970), the San Francisco Art Institute (1971-1972), and Foothill College (1974-1975), Smutko’s bold constructions using found objects like broken asphalt and rusted nails are housed in steel boxes and specimen jars, creating a melancholic reflection on resilience in the face of oppression. Taking cues from Joseph Buyes, David Wojnarowicz, and Robert Gober and others, Smutko’s work was exhibited at venues like Cloud Cliff Art Space (1993), Fuller Lodge Art Center (1993), Fine Arts Gallery New Mexico State Fair Grounds (1993) and the Santa Fe Community College (1992), and in 1985 at the Colorado Springs Biennial highlights the humanity and defiance of marginalized communities everywhere.

Polina Smutko 2025 Artist Statement
My art practice is deeply personal, drawing on my experiences as a trans/nonbinary person to explore the trauma of dehumanization and marginalization. I use assemblage and installation to confront the societal frameworks used to pathologize and objectify trans and nonbinary people. The objects and materials I use are selected for their poetic/metaphoric and tactile relationship to these experiences and trauma. I aim to challenge viewers to confront their own complicity in systems of oppression question their own biases. Ultimately, I hope my work fosters a greater understanding of the trans experience and cultivates a more just and equitable society where all trans and nonbinary individuals are accepted, respected and celebrated.

The Santa Fe Reporter featured the exhibition in their SFR Picks. Thank you to Academic Director Shane Tolbert and Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel for sharing images from the opening.

Thanks for successful Transfer Fair

Thank you to Katie Studer for coordinating successful Transfer Fairs in-person and online last week. As always, SFCC extends gratitude to Facilities and Operations and Chad Gasper from Conference Services. Thanks to Katie Studer and Ben Lauer for sharing photos.

Pop-up show of Indigenous Pottery made by Carmelita Topaha’s students in Main Hallway beginning March 11

Art instructor Carmelita Topaha’s students from Spring 2024 will show their work in the Main Hallway beginning March 11.

Course Description: The study of Indigenous Pottery in the Southwest. This course presents an archaeological anthropological study of traditional pottery making from New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Colorado. The study and making of Indigenous Pottery includes those of Anasazi, Sinagua, Patayan, Hoboken, Mollogon Indigenous cultures. The class is used to create site/specific pottery from geographical locations. 

Students who attended the class in Spring 2024 include: Faith Barela, Oneida Brook, Sally L. Butler, Jane Carpenter, Deborah J. Dale, Laura A. Huertas, Karin L. Johnston, Elizabeth M. Martinez, Karla M. McWilliams, Anita Salazar, Selene T. Sinclair, Luci Tapahonso, Tatiana Bohorque, Bonnie Brennan and Julie E. Romero. 

Paralegals of Santa Fe Networking Group
Next meeting Mar. 13 at HEC

SFCC Paralegal Studies program sponsors this networking group to bring together paralegals, legal assistants, and legal secretaries in Northern New Mexico. The group meets the second Thursday of the month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the HEC. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow students, connect with legal professionals, networks, learn and share tips and just have fun!

Invitation to Participate in SFCC’s ‘Culture of Hope’ Event – April 16, 2025 

The following message was emailed on Monday, February 24:

Dear SFCC Community, 

As we celebrate both National Community College Month and the 40th anniversary of SFCC this April, we invite you to join us in honoring this milestone by participating in the College’s “Culture of Hope” event, taking place on Wednesday, April 16, in the Main Hallway and Campus Center. 

We are excited to celebrate and showcase displays of culture and hope, as demonstrated by members of our campus and the local community. We encourage you to reflect on what the theme of “Culture of Hope” means to you and invite you to take part in this free event, which is open to the public. Food and refreshments will be provided. 

If you would like to reserve a table or space to showcase what a “Culture of Hope” means to your organization, club, or other group, please RSVP by Monday, March 31, by emailing Dr. sj Miller and Marcos Maez with the following information: 

• Your name (or names) 
• Name of your group 
• Teaching area (if applicable)
• Email address 

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or need further information. 

We look forward to seeing you there! 

Sincerely, 
Becky Rowley, Ph.D. | SFCC President 
Dr. sj Miller, Professor of Teacher Education | sj.miller@sfcc.edu 
Marcos Maez, Director of Student Engagement and Recruitment | marcos@maez.sfcc.edu 

Controlled Environment Agriculture program to host Used Book Sale on March 15 and March 16

Santa Fe Community College’s Controlled Environment Agriculture Program (CEA) will host a Used Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, and Sunday, March 16, in the Trades and Advanced Technology Center on campus at 6401 Richards Avenue. The Used Book Sale is sponsored in part by Santa Fe Community College Foundation.

SFCC’s Academic Director of Controlled Environment Agriculture Charlie Shultz said, “This will be an epic used book sale. Our program received a large donation of books. The CEA program faculty, staff and students will sell books to support their many activities.”

Used Book Sale Details:

Saturday, March 15 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Best Selection: Most books that day will be $1

Sunday, March 16 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Sunday Box of Books discount

Both days: Only Cash or Checks.

Book topics: Various, including books in these subjects: sustainability, horticulture, religion/spiritual, self-help/wellness, cooking, history, art, Indigenous, regional, language, teaching, novels, science, exercise, animals, business and poetry/literature.  

The CEA program will use the funds raised for student activities. Students in the CEA program attend seminars, conferences, visit farms and other controlled environment agriculture production centers and participate in additional educational and networking opportunities.

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is a technology-based approach to food production and farming that allows farmers/growers/food producers and agri-tech businesses to optimize their growing conditions and resource management. Students participate in growing and research activities in both a smaller geodesic greenhouse, as well as a large-scale greenhouse.

The purpose of SFCC’s CEA program is to revitalize agricultural traditions and develop sustainable growing systems, methods and practices in controlled environment greenhouses using aquaponics and hydroponics that support local food systems and promote economic development through food innovation and entrepreneurship.

SFCC’s CEA program offers students the opportunity to earn any or all of the following credentials:

• Controlled Environment Agriculture, A.A.S.
• Algae Cultivation Certificate
• Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Certificate

For more information about the Used Book Sale, email Charlie Shultz at richard.shultz@sfcc.edu.

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SFCC celebrated Black History Month on February 18

SFCC celebrated Black History Month during a special event proudly sponsored by Student Activities on February 18 in the Campus Center.

The lunch time event offered Black History Month trivia, tasty food and opportunities to watch inspiring documenataries. Thank you to Student Activities and the Office of Student Engagement and Recruitment for their work on this event!

SFCC also thanks Doreen Gallegos and Lydia Daily for taking photos at the event. Click on images to see larger.

KSFR expands reach with KSQR

KSQR Qusta/Taos will broadcast all KSFR programming at 91.3

SFCC and KSFR announce the expansion of the station’s signal through the activation of the repeater station KSQR Questa/Taos broadcasting its programming at 91.3 FM. The new transmitter tower in Questa has made it possible for listeners in Questa, Taos, Red River and Española to enjoy listening to KSFR’s programming with a much better signal.

KSFR’s General Manager Tazbah McCullah said, “We’re excited that our dynamic programming is now available to an estimated 8,000 more listeners in Northern New Mexico. The stronger signal adds to listening enjoyment of people scattered throughout Northern New Mexico who can tune in to KSQR at 91.3 FM. Those new listeners will join the ranks of the thousands of listeners who tune in regularly to KSFR’s award-winning programming at 101.1 FM.”

KSQR, as a “repeater” station, simultaneously broadcasts KSFR’s content. KSFR, a public service of SFCC, has brought Northern New Mexico news, music, public affairs and more since 1991.

SFCC President Becky Rowley, Ph.D., said “The college is thrilled that KSFR’s award-winning news coverage and other diverse programs will now be accessible throughout much of Northern New Mexico. Adding KSQR with its transmitter tower in Questa is a major milestone in the growth of this great radio station.”

KSFR is produced through the volunteer energy of more than 120 hosts and producers. The KSFR program schedule lists times for the various radio shows. KSFR Content Director Eric Davis is always seeking new volunteers and program suggestions. Send an email to him at eric.davis1@sfcc.edu. He would love to hear from potential reporters in communities north of Santa Fe.

While KSFR values its role as a community educational station, it also takes pride in offering its content to a worldwide audience via livestream at ksfr.org.

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.

Late-Starting Classes in English, Communications and Creative Writing

Dental Department accepting applications

SFCC Dental Department is accepting applications.

• Certificate in Dental Assisting
• Certificate in Advanced DA skills
• Certificate in Expanded Dental Functions Auxillary (EFDA)
• Certificate in Community Dental Health Coordinator
• AAS in Dental Health
• Board prep courses
• CE courses
• Online/On site/Hybrid options

Please see the above flyer for details and visit: https://www.sfcc.edu/programs/dental-2/

Questions? Email: aamna.nayyar@sfcc.edu

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!”

March Cultural Calendar

Visual Arts Gallery will host a reception for ‘Palladium 1000’ from 3 to 6 p.m. March 6

SFCC’s Visual Arts Gallery will host a reception for “Palladium 1000” from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 6 in the Visual Arts Gallery. The multi-media exhibition will showcase artist Amy Parrish’s figurative sculptures (dolls), writings and additional artwork that embody the artist’s years-long exploration of the concept of women’s intuition. Refreshments will be served at the free public reception.

The “Palladium 1000” exhibition runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (March 6 through April 11). Viewers will be asked to share their own reflections in response to the work. In conjunction with the exhibition, Parrish will offer two free workshops for women to create their own soft-sculpture dolls and explore their own still inner voice. The workshops will be offered in the Visual Arts Gallery from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 8 and Saturday, March 22. Participants will need to bring a sack lunch and pre-register at palladium1000.com.

Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel said, “SFCC is excited to host this innovative, creative and deeply moving exhibition by artist and longtime SFCC art student Amy Parrish. We’re looking forward to the community interacting with her art.”

Parrish said the exhibition, titled “Palladium 1000,” draws inspiration from the Greek word “Pallas,” associated with Pallas Athena, the protector of the city of Troy. “Pallas” means “Little Maiden Protector,” a fitting symbol for the small yet powerful intuitive voice within each of us. “Through this collection of my art, I invite viewers to visualize and connect with this inner guidance,” Parrish added.

Parrish has studied and been inspired by the Russian fairy tale and myth of Vasalisa for more than 20 years. In the tale, Vasalisa’s dying mother gives her a little doll and instructs her to feed it a little every day and listen to it, promising it will protect her. Vasalisa faces numerous trials, with the doll guiding her through each one, ultimately returning home resilient and deeply connected to her inner wisdom. Parrish’s sculptures are her artistic dolls. All of them are made with various materials and feature hand-stitched elements.

Parrish explains that the doll has long been a powerful symbol woven into our cultural and historical fabric. While modern society often associates dolls with childhood play—such as the iconic Barbie phenomenon that captured the imagination of millions—ancient cultures imbued dolls with deeper, spiritual significance. In Greek tradition, women would consecrate their dolls to goddesses upon marriage, marking a profound rite of passage. Archaeological discoveries reveal small, portable goddess figures from Paleolithic and Neolithic cultures, designed to be carried close to the body as sources of spiritual connection. Dolls have also served sacred purposes, symbolizing those who have passed or acting as vessels of energy and meaning.

Parrish asks, “If you were to make a little doll of our own, what would she look like? What would she say to you?” This is the invitation extended to all through “Palladium 1000.”

Register for free workshops for women on either March 8 or March 22

She is leading the two workshops in March to foster community engagement. She invites women to join her in creating their own dolls – symbols of their intuition, which can be showcased in the exhibition. Parrish said, “This collaborative effort aims to give image and voice to the inner knowing that guides and protects.” The free workshops are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on either Saturday, March 8 or Saturday, March 22, in the Visual Arts Gallery. Read more about the workshops and pre-register at palladium1000.com.

“Working with this material for so many years has been such a gift to me,” Parrish shared. “Giving a physical form to that part of myself that I hide from myself or am taught to not trust gives me greater awareness about what I really want and need and who I am at a deeper level. My hope is that we will honor all the grandmothers before us who passed on their wisdom, in any voice they could muster. We will find a way to make the lineage stronger, reweave the breaks in the thread, and go forward intact and more connected to our intuition.”

She added, “As women, we need reminders of this deep dimension of ourselves. In a world that is shouting at us, how do we find space to hear that soft, quiet knowing voice?”

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

SFCC and AARP Foundation Tax-Aide open appointments for tax assistance and preparation February 3 through April 15

Appointments required for tax preparation

SFCC and AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will offer in-person tax assistance and preparation by appointment. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation service. The services are provided by volunteers from the community. Appointments can be made now at https://www.sfcc.edu/taxaide. Tax preparation services will be offered in rooms 408 and 410 at SFCC’s main campus, 6401 Richards Avenue.

The State Coordinator of AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program Gene Varela said, “We’re excited to partner again with Santa Fe Community College to offer this free service through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide. We require appointments, so we can schedule our volunteers. Tax preparation services are being offered in English and Spanish in classrooms near the spacious Campus Center.”

All appointments can be made online at https://www.sfcc.edu/taxaide. Appointments, which are expected to be quickly filled, will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning Monday, February 3 and ending Monday, April 15. Individuals who do not have internet access or those who need more information, please leave a voicemail at 505-428-1780 beginning February 3. Volunteers will return calls when possible. Multiple year returns may also require multiple appointments.

Tax-Aide services are not available during any holidays observed by SFCC including Spring Break from March 24 through March 30. Tax-Aide services will also observe all SFCC closures and weather delays. Appointments affected by weather delays or closures will be rescheduled. Visit https://www.sfcc.edu/sfcc-alert/weather-alerts-and-holiday-closures/ to see notices of weather delays or closures.

Intake and other forms may be picked up at the site during tax preparation hours or you may download these forms from https://www.sfcc.edu/taxaide. Please arrive 15-30 minutes early for your appointment.

Please note: Individual appointments must be made for each member of a household or group that is filing a return. For taxpayers who are married and filing jointly, both individuals must be present to sign documents. Exceptions may be made only when a spouse is unable to be present due to health issues.

What you need to bring:

• Copy of prior year return.
• Driver’s License or State ID of the primary filers.
• Social Security Card or ITIN Letters for all taxpayers and dependents.
• Social Security Year End Statement.
• Bank information (routing and account numbers) for direct deposit or direct debit.
• Income documents: W-2s; 1099s for retirement income or self-employment; interest, dividend, capital gains or brokerage statements; Unemployment (form 1099-G); gambling wins (form W2-G and related loss documentation).
• Individuals eligible for State/County Rebates or Credits – bring 2024 property tax bill(s) or rent information, out-of-pocket medical expenses (no over-the-counter or medical cannabis-related expenses) and other household income.
• Supporting documents for itemized deductions or credits: childcare, college, or vocational training information (1098-T), medical expenses not covered by insurance – including mileage, charity donations, property tax bills or receipts and mortgage interest paid.
• Self-employed Income and Expenses Documentation: 1099 NEC or other income, employment-related expenditures, business miles.  
• Market Place insurance documents (1095-A)
• IRS Identity Theft PIN (IPPIN) letter for taxpayers and/or dependents.

The AARP Foundation Tax Aide Program cannot prepare returns that include out of scope items, such as:

• Married individuals who file separately.
• Rental income.
• Self-employment returns with expenses of more than $35,000 or more, home office deduction, employees, inventory or operating loss.
• Royalty income with associated expenses.
• Solar credits.
• Casualty loss.

2025 SOFE calendar of FEC events

The School of Fitness Education (SOFE) has a preliminary 2025 calendar of special events at the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center (FEC). Refer to the image above for the dates. The dates on the calendar are firm, but not all the registration details or hours are set at this time. Save the Date if these are activities that you enjoy participating in! Maybe seeing these upcoming dates will inspire you to keep up your 2025 Fitness New Year’s resolutions.

SFCC accepting applications for Environmental Technical Training through March 31

Training will run April 14 through May 16 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at the Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road.

Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) is accepting applications for its free Environmental Technician training program, which provides the training, skills and certifications necessary to enter a wide range of job opportunities in the environmental profession. Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2025. The free training runs April 14 through May 16 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at the Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road. (Please note: The training dates have changed as indicated here.) This intensive 5-week training program classes provide certifications and skills for entry level job positions:

• General Hazardous Waste Site Worker (HAZWOPER) 40 hours
• CPR and First Aid (6 hours)
• Forklift Operator (6 hours)
• OSHA Construction Standards (10 hours)
• Confined Space Entry and Non-Entry Rescue (8 hours)
• Solid Waste Management (8 hours)
• Hazardous Waste Management (RCRA) (24 hours)
• Phase I and Phase II Environmental Assessments (16 hours)
• Environmental Sampling (24 hours)
• DOT HazMat (16 hours)
• Bloodborne Pathogens (4 hours)
• Radiation Safety (8 hours)

Applicants must be able to attend the entire five-week program, have a high school diploma or GED, be 18 years or older, be able to lift 30 pounds and must be unemployed, underemployed or low-income. Veterans are encouraged to apply. The training also will help students to become career-ready with assistance preparing résumés and practicing interviewing techniques.

The free training is possible through a $500,000 grant SFCC received from the Environmental Protection Agency.  Sponsors and partners include: Los Alamos National Laboratory, Eight Northern Indian Pueblo Council, U.S. EPA and AGC New Mexico.

For more information and to fill out an application, visit https://www.sfcc.edu/programs/environmental-job-training. Still have questions? Either send an email to Candice.Mirabal@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1324.

Free Workforce Training classes for New Mexico residents begin in January

The Santa Fe Community College Workforce Development Dept. is offering free workforce training classes to New Mexico residents. These classes are available to SFCC students as well. Employees have to use EEB credits to register.

See the above flyer that includes class descriptions with dates, times and registration information.

Please note (due to grant restrictions), SFCC employees need to enroll using EEB benefits. Employees should contact the Continuing Education Enrollment Specialist Paloma Trujillo Anaya at paloma.anaya@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1255. She can help employees navigate the EEB enrollment and answer any questions they may have.

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Joint Office Hours: Fathers New Mexico and Student Parent Success Program 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays through March 18

Tuesdays, February 25 – March 18, 1-4 pm
SFCC Kids Campus, Conference Room 4A

Join us for open office hours. No appointment needed. Just drop in. Or email us at parentingstudents@sfcc.edu to set up an online appointment. Fathers New Mexico specializes in father focused support, as well as the following for parents of any gender: healthy relationships and communication skills; custody and child support case mentorship and guidance, identifying and supporting children’s developmental needs; co-parenting and conflict management. And both program can support you to find child care, developmental services, and to support any of your needs as a student parent.

Build your emotional toolbox 12:30-1:30 p.m. March 5 in the Student Wellness Center

If you would like to strengthen your ability to regulate and navigate your emotions, you’re invited to join us at the Student Wellness Center (LL312) for a Wellness Wednesday event, “Building your Emotional Toolbox!” form 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5. The event will be hosted by Counselor Leah Goldstein.

Free snacks and refreshments for the first 25 students!

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

“Food for Thought” – call for submission of student artwork

Help Campus Cupboard with your art. Submit your original artwork by March 21 to be considered for the exhibition to be on display at Campus Cupboard from April 13 through June 20. All SFCC students are welcome to apply. Sponsored by SFCC Foundation.

Focus on the power of community support and how we nourish one another, both physically and emotionally. Artworks could highlight the importance of food, sharing, and collective care, emphasizing the role the Campus Cupboard plays in supporting students, faculty and staff.

How to submit:
Email an image and description to shane.tolbert@sfcc.edu, include “Food for Thought” in email title.

Student Activities launches Game Day 11:30 Fridays

Starting now in February! Every Friday in the Campus Center from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy board games and catch live sports on the big screen.  Free snacks, popcorn and drinks!
Sponsored by your friends at Student Activities

Multi-factor Authentication will begin soon for students

In the coming weeks, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) will be rolling out the requirement for multi-factor authentication (MFA). MFA will be required when logging into SFCC-provided applications such as MySFCC, Canvas, and Microsoft products. MFA is best practice, and the added security measure requires you to verify your identity with a second factor, like a code sent to your phone, in addition to your password.

More information will be shared soon. If you are an employee, you have already completed this process. Please contact the Office of Information Technology service desk at (505) 428-1222 if you have any questions.
For further information, please visit: https://w3.sfcc.edu/oit/mfa/

Please note: No action is required at this time.

Apply now for Spring Student Worker jobs

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

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

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

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

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

Milton Riess appointed to the Governor’s Council on Film and Media Industries

Congratulations to Film Department Chair Milton Riess for his recent appointment to the Governor’s Council on Film and Media Industries.

In addition to duties as Film Department Chair, he is also a Professor of Film Production and Work Force Training at SFCC. His more than 30 years of production experience include producer, writer, director, lighting director, technical director, photo journalist and actor.

SFCC is proud of his latest achievement.

Film and Media Arts faculty played key roles in distributing equipment from former Santa Fe University of Art and Design

Milton Riess and Jason Goodyear were featured in a February 9 Santa Fe New Mexican story, “From storage to stage: Santa Fe giving college’s old instruments, film equipment to local schools.”

Riess, at the request of the City of Santa Fe, had a pivotal role in sorting film equipment left at the now defunct University of Art and Design (former College of Santa Fe) and then spearheading the distribution of the equipment to schools.

Jason Goodyear, SFCC media arts instructor who teaches audio production and sound editing, was also tasked with sorting through audio equipment and musical instruments.

While most of the equipment is older than 12 years and not as much use by industry professionals they are wonderful resources for students. Some of the film and audio equipment will be going to SFCC for instructional purposes.

Bravo to both Riess and Goodyear for their hard work in inventorying and finding homes for the items in area high schools and at SFCC. New Mexico School for the Arts will receive musical instruments.

CHESS Connection Newsletter – February 12, 2025

Play “Name that college” in the latest edition of the CHESS Connection. Plus, share a “WOW” Workday Student moment from Kari Smith at CCC, and enjoy Chesster the squirrels poetic prowess in the CHESS Valentine’s Day card! Get reminders about tax documents in Workday and the upcoming Coffee with Kathy.

CHESS Superstars from SFCC:

⭐ Emily Perez is named a CHESS Superstar for her leadership in the Student Core and Cross-Functional team. Recognized for her patience and professionalism, she has played a key role in guiding colleagues through Workday, ensuring a smooth transition and effective use of the system. Her dedication reflects CHESS’s commitment to collaboration and excellence.

Read the full issue here.

Read CHESS Connection

OER Grants for Faculty

The SFCC OER Committee is excited to announce the next round of Open Educational Resources (OER) Grants, now open to all faculty and adjunct faculty. These grants have been developed to support faculty in reducing textbook costs for students while enhancing the relevance and quality of course materials. Faculty can use funding to redesign courses, enhance existing content, or create entirely new instructional materials.

Grant Opportunities

• Course Redesign or Course Enhancement: Funding for significant course modifications or enhancements using OER.
• Special Projects: Funding for innovative projects such as writing textbooks, creating new course materials, and developing instructional videos or images. Proposals beyond traditional course redesigns are highly encouraged.

Key Dates:

• Grant Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
• Notification of Awards: March 21, 2025
• Project Completion Deadline: December 31, 2025

To learn more about the program, including eligibility, funding details, and how to apply, visit the OER Grants webpage:

https://libraryhelp.sfcc.edu/SFCCOERGrants

For questions or additional support, faculty can contact Valerie Nye at valerie.nye@sfcc.edu.

Procedure Updates for Degree Requirement Policies 3-3 & 3-4

POLICY UPDATES: Please review the Procedures for these policies that have been updated and posted online:

• SFCC Policy 3-3 Associate in Arts and Associate in Science Degree Requirements – Procedures
• SFCC Policy 3-4 Associate in Applied Arts and Associate in Applied Science Degree Requirements – Procedures

Should you have any questions, please reach out to Vice President Margaret Peters or Associate Vice President Ivan Lopez Hurtada. All employees are responsible for adhering to College Policies and Procedures, which are online at SFCC Policies. For more information about the Policy Review Process, contact Policy Officer Laura J. Mulry, ext. 1776.

SFCC’s Workforce Training seeks part-time Microsoft Office Instructor

The Workforce Training Division at SFCC is seeking a dynamic part-time Microsoft Office Instructor to provide high-quality training on Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. The instructor will deliver training sessions to groups throughout Santa Fe and surrounding areas, ensuring that participants acquire the necessary skills to use these tools efficiently and effectively.

Requirements:

• Have your own reliable transportation and able to travel to customer locations in Santa Fe, Los Alamos, and Albuquerque to deliver the trainings.
• Availability to work Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. approximately 18-20 hours per month.
• Willingness to become a certified Microsoft Office Instructor. We will pay for your study time and to take the online exams.
• Prior experience teaching or instructing groups of varying skill levels is highly preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand manner.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to the needs of different learners.
• Patience, adaptability, and a passion for teaching.
• Hourly teaching rate is $125/hour.

For more information please contact:

Christi Balzarini, Director of Program Sales | SFCC Continuing Education & Workforce Development
Christi.balzarini@sfcc.edu
505-428-1247

Employee Fitness CRN now available for Spring 25

The Office of Human Resources is happy to make available the Employee Fitness Program CRN code for the Spring 2025 semester. SFCC Employee Health Benefit (Policy 4-36) allows employees to gain access to the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center by waiving access fees. The policy also offers employees use of 90 minutes paid release time upon supervisor approval for fitness purposes. You may register for the fitness program online through MYSFCC or through an enrollment specialist.

Policy 4-36: Compensation and benefits – Policy

The CRN can be found on SFCC Connect and in the most recent HR Newsletter.

English and Communications Winter 2024 Newsletter

Kate McCahill has shared the Winter 2024 English and Communications Newsletter: https://www.sfcc.edu/english-and-communications-winter-2024-newsletter/

Policy Updates

On Dec. 4, the SFCC Governing Board approved the following policies. Please become familiar with these policies:

•  SFCC Policy 1-2 Governing Board Authority, Roles, and Responsibilities; President Rowley
• SFCC Policy 2-9 Children on Campus (New), Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Margaret Peters, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs Thomasinia Ortiz-Gallegos, Ed.D., Student Parent Success Manager Rachel Kutcher
• SFCC Policy 3-3 Associate in Arts and Associate in Science Degree Requirements and SFCC Policy 3-4 Associate in Applied Arts and Associate in Applied Science Degree Requirements, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Margaret Peters, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Ivan Lopez-Hurtado, Ph.D.

Should you have any questions about these policies, please reach out to the contacts above. All employees are responsible for adhering to College Policies and Procedures, which are online at SFCC Policies. For more information about the Policy Review Process, contact Policy Officer Laura J. Mulry, ext. 1776.

Spring 2025 Online Teaching & Learning training opportunities

A number of training opportunities are available this spring. Explore the Quality Matters (QM) Workshop Schedule: https://www.qualitymatters.org/PD-schedule.

For more information or to register contact: julia.dunkin@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1168. Click here to schedule an appointment with Julia. You can also contact the Office of Online Teaching and Learning at otl@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1166, or visit their page:  www.sfcc.edu/otl.  

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!

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SFCC Library and Creative Writing Program offers free 2025 Writing Generation Series

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Register now. Series begins March 19.

Register once at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WriGenSp2025

Readings and writing generation sessions by esteemed writers
Adele Oliveira – March 19 reading; April 2 creative session
Alfredo Celedón Luján – April 23 reading; April 30 creative session
End of semester participant reading – May 7

Santa Fe Community College’s Library and Creative Writing program present the free online Spring 2025 Writing Generation (Wri-Gen) Series beginning March 19. Each author will read at an introductory session. In a follow-up Zoom meeting the author will engage the participants in a writing exercise/creative session. Attendees can go to any of the sessions by registering just once at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WriGenSp2025. The sessions begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and will feature these writers: Adele Oliveira (March 19 reading; April 2 creative session) and Alfredo Celedón Luján (April 23 reading; April 30 creative session.) Participants at the end of the semester will have an opportunity to share their work during the final Zoom session on May 7. Registrants will receive a Zoom link via email the morning of each event. Please register as soon as possible.

Valerie Nye, SFCC Library Director and associate professor Austin Eichelberger from SFCC’s Creative Writing program are coordinating the Writing Generation Series, which began in Spring 2024. The sessions are free and open to the public.

SFCC Library Director Valerie Nye said, “The Writing Generation series has created excitement in the writing community this past year. Since this dynamic series began in the Spring 2024 semester, we’ve attracted participants from throughout the community, state and across the country. About 100 individuals have joined at least one session since we launched the series. Many others have viewed the recordings we’ve made available after the sessions. In today’s hectic world, the SFCC Library is happy to create this free online space that gives people time and inspiration to write, build community and amplify writers’ voices. I’ve personally been touched to hear the writers present their own work and inspired by their approaches to creative writing.”

Stanley (Austin) Eichelberger added, “Our featured authors and poets have been so generous while sharing insight into their unique creative writing processes. Both beginning and advanced writers have expressed thanks for this online community space and the time it provides to write. Each of our participants has been encouraged to discover and develop their own writing voice through the exercises and ideas our featured writers share.”

Adele Oliveira

Bio: Adele Oliveira (she/her) grew up in Santa Fe and lives here with her family. A freelance journalist and fiction writer, her nonfiction appears regularly in local and national publications including Vulture, Dwell, The New Republic, and Longreads. Her fiction appears in Caigibi, Texlandia and the Santa Fe Literary Review. Adele has an MFA in creative writing from the Institute of American Indian Arts and an MA in journalism from NYU. Please visit adeleoliveira.com.

Session Description: Adele loves writing in groups and cultivating shared creative space, and looks forward to doing so for SFCC’s Wri-Gen series.

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, 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/.

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CE Spring registration continues

Legendary Chef Johnny Vee, featured on the catalog cover, will offer three culinary classes

Attend a film premiere of “Blue: Life and Art of George Rodrigue”

Dozens of new classes offered on campus, 6401 Richards Avenue, and at partner locations

SFCC’s Continuing Education (CE) registration has opened with more than 150 offerings in SFCC’s Spring Continuing Education Schedule. Print copies are available in the racks at Santa Fe Community College, the Santa Fe Higher Education Center and around town. Visit https://www.sfcc.edu/ce for tips on registering and to view the variety of offerings available for personal enrichment or to develop professional skills.

Spring CE classes begin in January. “It’s a great time to register for a class as part of your New Year’s Resolution,” CE Director Benjamin Lincoln said. “We’re delighted to partner with Las Cosas Kitchen Shoppe at De Vargas Center where we will offer three new culinary classes taught by Santa Fe’s legendary chef, Johnny Vollertsen, known best as Chef Johnny Vee.” Chef Johnny Vee is featured on the catalog cover.

Lincoln added, “While we have many CE classes at the college, we’re also excited to continue our many popular classes with off-site partners such as Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado, CHOMP Food Hall and Sky Railway. A highlight this spring will be an opportunity to attend the premiere of “Blue: Life and Legacy of George Rodrigue” on Sunday, March 2 at Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado.”

Cook with Chef Johnny Vee

Chef Johnny Vee’s classes include: A Culinary Tour of France, A Culinary Tour of Spain and a High-Altitude Baking Workshop. He’ll lead the classes in the kitchen at Las Cosas Kitchen Shoppe. A 10 percent discount at the shop is available at the completion of any of the classes.

Chef Johhny Vee began his career working in a variety of popular and famous New York City restaurants including Soho’s “Greenstreet,” Tribeca’s “Odeon” and Larry Forgione’s milestone “An American Place.” In 1985, Johnny was sought out by a company in Sydney to open an American-Style Restaurant and Cocktail Bar, a project that led to a chain of six Southwest cuisine restaurants in Australia and New Zealand called the “Arizona Bar and Grill.” After completing his final Arizona Bar and Grill location in New Zealand, he moved to Santa Fe.

Since his arrival in Santa Fe, the charismatic chef has had a distinguished career as an esteemed culinary instructor, caterer to celebrities, and as a popular food critic and culinary writer. He currently is a contributing writer to the Santa Fe New Mexican’s Pasatiempo.

Attend Film Premiere of “Blue: Life and Legacy of George Rodrigue”

The CE department has offered a variety of popular classes taught by Wendy Rodrigue, the widow of acclaimed artist George Rodrigue. Last fall, the SFCC Visual Arts Gallery featured the artist’s work in “Dream Big: The Art of George Rodrigue,” including his well-known Blue Dog canvases.

The CE department now offers the opportunity to attend the film premiere of “Blue: Life and Art of George Rodrigue,” on Sunday, March 2 in the grand ballroom of Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado.  The documentary is an intimate exploration of the iconic artist behind the Blue Dog series.  After viewing the documentary, participants will be part of a lively Q & A session with producer Jim Dotson, director Sean O’Malley and George Rodrigue’s widow, Wendy Rodrigue Magnus. There is also an option to attend a four-course dinner following the film showing.

Jim Dotson is a celebrated filmmaker and producer known for his compelling documentaries and cultural projects. His work includes “Gulf Aid: Concert for the Coast (2010),” which captured the resilience and solidarity of the Gulf Coast community through music; and “Fats Domino: Walkin’ Back to New Orleans (2008),” a tribute to the legendary musician’s influence on rock and roll. Dotson’s storytelling weaves together art, music, and history, creating impactful narratives that resonate with audiences worldwide. Director Sean O’Malley brings more than two decades of work experience with his wife and partner, Jeannine O’Malley, through their production company, O’Malley Productions.

Sample new wine classes

New classes by Sommelier Byron Rudolph will tempt your palate in the world of wine.  He will teach the following classes: “Tour the Wine Regions of France,” “Wine 101—Grape to Bottle to Nose to Taste,” “Champagne for Every Occasion” and “Taste and Share Wine like a Sommelier.” These fun and engaging classes will be in person at SFCC.

Learn how to safely operate a drone

R.J. Pieper offers drone instruction and skills in two new course offerings.The first class, “An Introduction to Drones,” will focus on the fundamentals. At the end of the class, students will be ready to take the FAA TRUST test and will participate in a discovery flight. An intermediate course, “Drones at Work,” explores the various applications of drones as a versatile tool, covering fields such as photography, video production, agriculture, construction, surveying, and public safety.

Benjamin Lincoln, CE director said, “We’ve got a full range of classes to meet everyone’s needs. You can participate in classes during the day or join evening or weekend classes to fit your schedule. It’s great because you can attend a one-day class or a course that meets for several weeks.”

Winter Weather Tips

Click on the above slide to visit: https://www.sfcc.edu/sfcc-alert.

SFCC Safety and Security has shared the above Winter Weather Tips. SFCC is concerned for your safety. Please keep up-to-date on campus delays and closures. If you have not, please sign up for alerts at https://www.sfcc.edu/sfcc-alert/.

Also, you can always visit the SFCC home web page and social media pages to see any announcements. Any questions about these tips? Send an email to security@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1224.

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

SFCC in the news

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

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2/17/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, Smartboard Feb. 17, 2025-SFPS to host 11-school districtwide STEM Fair

02/17/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “AG-backed higher education oversight bill could be dead after first committee hearing”

2/10/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, Smartboard Feb. 10, 2025- SFCC offers ‘College Ready’ classes for parents, SFCC to host student’s fine arts reception

2/9/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican story, “From storage to stage: Santa Fe giving college’s old instruments, film equipment to local schools.”

02/08/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “MY VIEW JUSTIN GREENE-City and county governments should work more cooperatively“

1/31/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “FINAL FRAME-‘Cain’s Monkey’ by Julie Speed”

01/29/2025, Santa Fe Reporter, “Breaking Cyclical Chains”

1/28/2025, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Area leaders assail Trump funding halt; State DOJ says FEMA fire relief money not accessible”

1/3/2025, Tumbleweeds Magazine story, “Dual Credit at Santa Fe Community College: A program that really makes a difference.”

12/18/2024, Santa Fe Reporter, “25 Things We Love About Santa Fe Right Now-SFCC’s food pantry served more than 10,000 individuals this year.”

12/16/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, Smartboard Dec. 16, 2024-SFCC spring continuing education classes now open; SFCC higher education center to close for winter break

12/14/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “State higher education department requests 6% budget increase”

12/12/2024, Los Alamos Daily Post, “Santa Fe Community College Accepting Applications For Free Environmental Technician Training”

12/11/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Santa Fe city councilors approve sale of midtown land to film studio”

12/11/2024, Albuquerque Journal, “Higher education leaders grilled on funding, return on investment by lawmakers”

12/09/2024, Los Alamos Daily Post, “Registration Now Open For Spring Continuing Education Classes At Santa Fe Community College”

12/09/2024, Of Interest, Santa Fe New Mexican, “264-lot housing development south of Santa Fe moving forward”

12/09/2024, Smartboard Dec. 9, 2024 Santa Fe New Mexican, —SFCC partners with doh to host free flu, covid-19 vaccine clinic, Santa fe community college to host ‘Big Band Holiday Concert’, Santa fe community college to host free film and tv classes

12/09/2024, Los Alamos Daily Post, “SFCC & NMDOH Offering Free Flu And COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic In Santa Fe Wednesday Dec. 11”

12/07/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “MY VIEW ALAN WEBBER–Midtown campus studio development is good for Santa Fe”

12/02/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican,10 WHO MADE A DIFFERENCE-Promoting aquaponics, providing greens (SFCC student Nate Downey)

11/04/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, City of Santa Fe nears deal with film company to create region’s largest studio at midtown.