Road work for irrigation repairs Monday, Nov. 3 through Monday, Nov. 10

Road Work for Irrigation Repairs begins Monday, November 3, and continues through Monday, November 10. The construction zone is indicated on the map/graphic above. Please seek alternate route. Thank you for your patience while we provide necessary improvements.

Contact: Andrea Mueller, Assistant Director Facilities & Campus Planning andrea.mueller1@sfcc.edu | 505-930-9781

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CEA Used Book Sale continues through Nov. 7 in Room 815

A Used Book Sale is going on now through Friday, November 7, in Room 815. The money from the sale of these books goes to the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA ) program to support student activities. The CEA program is raising money to take students to the Indoor Ag-Con in Las Vegas in February. SFCC’s Hydroponic and Aquaponic Club is assisting in the sale. Stop by and show your support to the CEA program. Donations to the CEA program are also welcome. Note new hours for the sale during the week of November 3 though November 7.

Days/hours for Nov. 3-Nov. 7
Monday: 12-4
Tuesday: 2-4
Wednesday: 12-4
Thursday: 2-4
Friday: 11-3:30

The Used Book Sale is sponsored in part by Santa Fe Community College Foundation.

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Read the latest issue of Inside SFCC

Enjoy the newest issue of Inside SFCC by visiting: Film Backlot Groundbreaking * Craft Fairs * New student-run 5×5 Gallery Read the story, “SFCC celebrated groundbreaking for new Film and Television Backlot.” Check out the latest about November events including art exhibition, art club sales, a Respiratory Therapy Open House, Family Storytime and more. Also, read about noteworthy news such as the creation of the 5×5 Gallery photography club exhibition space in Room 702, as well as recognitions for Professor of Teacher Education sj Miller, Ph.D.

Share Inside SFCC with friends and family. Encourage them to subscribe here.

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SFCC Dental Program received $5,000 Delta Dental Grant – SMILES Across New Mexico

SFCC’s Dental Program received a $5,000 Delta Dental Grant – SMILES Across New Mexico. The money will be used for scholarship and re-publishing of the “My Tooth Book.” SFCC Dental Department wants to thank SFCC Director of Grants Laura White for her help with the grant writing. SFCC Dental Department wants to thank Manager of Marketing Communication and Community Engagement for Delta Dental Jeremy Aslaksen for his support and visit to the SFCC Dental Department.

To learn about SFCC’s Dental Programs, please visit: https://www.sfcc.edu/programs/dental-2/ or email aamna.nayyar@sfcc.edu
Photo credit: Aamna Nayyar

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Writing Generation videos of James Thomas Stevens’ Oct. 22 reading and Oct. 29 creative session available

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Library’s expanded hours include Saturday hours

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SFCC offers Group Fitness Instructor Certificate

Do you enjoy fitness and are you interested in helping others get fit? Consider the Group Fitness Instructor Certificate, which can be completed in just three semesters. The 28.5 credit program prepares students the skills and experience to lead safe and effective and engaging group fitness classes in a variety of formats.

For more information contact Kim Hopkins via email at kimberly.hopkins@sfcc.edu. Find out more about the program/certificate at https://www.sfcc.edu/programs/group-fitness-instructor/.

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Library lockers available for day use

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SFCC veterans please RSVP by Nov. 10 to reserve lunch for Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony on Nov. 12

SFCC Veterans Resources Center will be hosting a Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, November 12, from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in the Jemez Room at SFCC.

All Veteran Staff and all Veteran Students are invited to attend. The Department of the Navy is helping us celebrate Veterans Day and the 250th Anniversary of the United States NAVY. All SFCC veterans are welcome to attend. To get an accurate lunch count, please RSVP to gary.logsdon@sfcc.edu no later than 5 p.m. November 10, 2025.

Please note: Everyone at SFCC (employees and students) is invited to the Veteran’s Recognition Ceremony. But the luncheon is only for SFCC employees and students who are veterans.

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Clay Club Ceramic Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19 and Thursday, Nov. 20

Don’t forget 100 percent of the proceeds from Silent Auction at the Clay Club Ceramic Sale will benefit the Campus Cupboard.

Above is an assortment of items made by SFCC’s Clay Club members.

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Registration for Spring 2026 semester opens to all Tuesday, Nov. 4

Registration for the Spring 2026 semester opens to all from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, November 4. Encourage students, friends and family members to register as early as possible to get the best selection of classes. Employees consider using your EEB Benefit.

Priority Registration is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, November 3. Priority Registration is open to New Mexico residents (students who physically reside in New Mexico; have earned more than 30 credit hours and have declared a degree).

For information on how to apply or register visit sfcc.edu/get-started/apply-and-register/ or call 505-428-1270.

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SFCC will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day

The Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road, will remain open

Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Avenue, will be closed Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. No classes or activities will be held, and no other student services will be available. The college’s early childhood development center, Kids Campus, and the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center also will be closed.  The Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road, will remain open on November 11.

SFCC, Kids Campus and William C. Witter Fitness Education Center will reopen on Wednesday, November 12.

SFCC honors veterans and will be closed November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. SFCC’s Veterans Resource Center (VRC) in Room LL302 provides services to all veterans in the community. For more information, contact SFCC VRC Coordinator Gary Logsdon at gary.logsdon@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1314.

Registration for spring 2026 classes will open on Tuesday, November 4. 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, emailing ce@sfcc.edu or calling 505-428-1676.

Throughout the year, SFCC offers many ways to stay notified about weather- and holiday-related delays, cancellations, closures and emergencies. While the college does notify the public of severe weather and emergency conditions through print, television and radio news outlets, additional information can be accessed quickly through the following:

• Visit www.sfcc.edu, and see a notification on the home page
• Visit the college’s Weather and Closure web page
• Check the SFCC Facebook page
• Check your SFCC email account
• Call the college’s main number at 505-428-1000, the message will be updated in case of closure
• Watch local TV news
• To receive SFCC text message and/or email alerts, subscribe to SFCC Alert at  https://www.sfcc.edu/sfcc-alert/

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The Internet is Amazing… And Exhausting: A Wellness Workshop for Screen-Time Sanity, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 in LL312

The Internet is Amazing… And Exhausting: A Wellness Workshop for Screen-Time Sanity, 10:15 to 11:15 Wednesday, Nov. 12 (open to students and employees)

The Internet is Amazing… And Exhausting: A Wellness Workshop for Screen-Time Sanity
 
We love the internet.
But sometimes… it loves us a little too much.
 
If you’ve been feeling drained, distracted, or disconnected—even while staying “connected,” then this Wellness Wednesday workshop is for you.
 
In this hands-on, judgment-free session, you’ll:

• Identify your true priorities (beyond the algorithm)
• Get honest about how much time you’re really spending online
• Discover your most vulnerable scroll/gaming zones
• Reflect on what your internet use is giving you, and what it might be costing
• Learn science-backed tips to help your devices serve you, not the other way around

Come reset your relationship with technology and walk away with clarity, strategies, and a sense of digital peace.

Free snacks!

Location: In person, LL312

RSVP: Either use the QR code in the graphic above or go to https://lu.ma/sfccswc

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Register for Lunch n’ Learn: Learning with AI: The Student Perspective 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20

Lunch n’ Learn: Learning with AI: The Student Perspective

WHAT: “Lunch n’ Learn: Learning with AI: The Student Perspective”

This student-led event flips the script. You’ll hear directly from SFCC students about the ways they’re integrating AI into their academic lives, followed by open discussion Q&A.

WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 20, 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Online via Zoom – Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CZZ7TB6

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Exhibition “Art, Extraction and Imagination: If the Land Could Speak, What Would it Say?” opens from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, outside Room 567

SFCC announces the opening of “Art, Extraction, and Imagination: If the Land Could Speak, What Would it Say” exhibition from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, November 3, in the exhibition space next to Room 567. The exhibition continues through Tuesday, November 25.

The exhibition will showcase artwork created by SFCC students in a free workshop that was offered in collaboration with guest artist, photographer and environmental advocate Shayla Blatchford of the Anti-Uranium Mapping Project. Through the process of “counter-mapping,” students explored how art can help communities reflect on extraction, resilience, and visions for sustainable futures.

Artist Shayla Blatchford’s bio

“Documentary and commercial photographer, based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S.— but I’ll take any opportunity to travel!

Growing up in Long Beach, California, I had little exposure to my Native heritage; this sparked a curiosity within me that continues to propel my work today. My mother’s genealogical investigation was a launching pad that began my journey to establish a connection with my ancestors and their ways of living.”

Initiative connecting students with peers

The Art for Nature – Ideas for our Future initiative connects students in Santa Fe with peers in Richmond, Virginia; Birmingham, Alabama; and Boise, Idaho, to exchange ideas on sustainability and climate action. The program is coordained by POCACITO, a nonprofit focused on environmental education and transatlantic collaboration, which is funded by Germany’s Federal Foreign Office. The November workshop and opening at SFCC are hosted by SFCC, POCACITO and the Anti-Uranium Project.

The exhibition continues through Tuesday, November 25, and can be viewed during open hours at the college. SFCC will be closed on November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. For more information, contact Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel at linda.cassel@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1501.

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Opening reception for “Cirque du Celestia” exhibition by Joan Zalenski  from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, November 6, in the new 5×5 Gallery (Room 702) in Fine Arts Center

 5×5 Gallery is a new student-run exhibition space to showcase Photography program students’ work
Room 702 in the Fine Arts Center, 6401 Richards Avenue, Santa Fe, NM, 87508

Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) announces an opening reception for the “Cirque du Celestia” exhibition by student Joan Zalenski from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, November 6, in 5×5 Gallery (Room 702) in the Fine Arts Center on campus, 6401 Richards Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87507. The exhibition runs through December 4. The 5×5 Gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Room 702.

“Cirque du Celestia” exhibition featuring artwork by Joan Zalenski

The first exhibition in the 5×5 Gallery was awarded to Joan Zalenski and curated by Jordan Mount. Zalenski’s solo exhibition titled, “Cirque du Celestia,” expresses her personal experiences and wonder with the night sky while living in the mountains of New Mexico. Her installation of ceramics demonstrates an imaginary gathering of stars, planets, meteors, space junk, rocks, dust, and gas, constellations, asteroids, comets and other things that one might see on a trip in space; it is a ruckus of small, toy-like ceramic elements associated with what we see and think we know about our sky. These pieces work along with her photographs of the Milky Way and other astronomical events that are not imagined such as the solar eclipse.

Bio for student artist Joan Zalenski and student curator Jordan Mount

Zalenski is an accomplished interdisciplinary artist engaged in photography, ceramic and mixed media sculpture, and public art. Her work has been exhibited nationally, and she has received grants and commissions for major public art projects most notably in California, New York, Texas and New Mexico. Her work is represented in many private and public collections, including a permanent photographic installation at the Santa Fe Convention Center.

Zalenski was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She received a BFA degree in Sculpture and Ceramics from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio and studied for an MFA at the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. After an artist-in-residence position at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, MA, she moved to the Bay Area in California, where she completed several public art commissions in Oakland, Sacramento, and San Jose, CA. After multiple moves around the country including Texas where she established her photography career, Zalenski settled in New Mexico. She currently resides and works in Santa Fe.

Curator, Jordan Mount, holds a BFA in photography from the Savannah College of Arts and Design. She has worked assisting photographers and professional fine art printers, managed her own freelance photography work, and has experience in the educational sphere. A current SFCC student, she is continuing her dedication to the arts and her own artistic practice.

About 5×5 Gallery, the new student-run gallery at SFCC

The SFCC Photography Program is introducing a new student-run gallery project, 5×5 Gallery. The 5×5 Gallery offers current photography students a generative learning opportunity outside of the bureaucracy of traditional art spaces for students who are interested in curating and/or pursuing a solo exhibition of their work.

This gallery space is established with an asset-based approach, focusing on the strengths and potential that already lie within the student body of the SFCC Photography program. The gallery is led by student volunteers. Gallery curators will rotate on a yearly basis, and exhibitions are chosen through an application process. By taking this approach, the 5×5 Gallery aims to further foster and exhibit the diversity and individuality that inherently exists in the student body while combating elitism and power imbalances that tend to be inherent in traditional gallery spaces.

The 5×5 Gallery gives students the opportunity to strengthen their professional skills, build confidence, and gain experience in curating and/or exhibiting their work, which can be applied to future opportunities outside of the college and/or their career/artistic goals. For more information about SFCC’s Photography program visit https://www.sfcc.edu/programs/photography/.

For more information about the exhibition contact Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel at linda.cassel@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1501.

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Glass Club Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 12 and Nov. 13, in Main Hallway

The Santa Fe Community College Glass Club presents its fall holiday sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12 and Thursday, November 13 in the main hallway of the college.

The exhibiting artists are Barbara Bloomberg, Bob Carson, Luetta Donalds, Gurudaya Khalsa, Nina Mastrangelo, Yahne McLemore, Jayne Nordstrom, Andrea Polli, Ellen Premack, Alicia Rencountre-DeSilva, Fred Roensch and Leslie Walker Hirsch.

These artists use a range of techniques such as casting, fusing, blowing, and painting glass. Patrick Morrissey, SFCC instructor said, “Many of these students have been working in glass for ten or more years and are using new processes. In glass, many techniques are possible and the artists who experiment are always sharing new ideas. This year, five students traveled to Australia and Italy with the Glass Art Society out of Seattle, WA. to learn from international artists new techniques and cold working skills.”

The SFCC glass sale will include functional bowls, platters and vessels, jewelry, games, holiday ornaments, mezuzahs, along with sculptural fine arts. “Our glass club members are beginners to advanced students in their creativity and final products are always a visual and often stunning surprise when they come out of the kiln,” said Fred Roensch.

Support the SFCC Glass Club by purchasing beautiful glass artwork for your home or as holiday gifts. For information about the Glass Club call Ellen Premack at 303-513-4401.

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SFCC celebrated the 20th anniversary of Santa Fe Literary Review on Oct. 23

Writers and artists from Santa Fe and beyond gathered at the SFCC Visual Arts Gallery on Thursday, October 23, to celebrate the 20th anniversary issue of the Santa Fe Literary Review (SFLR). Founded by former SFCC faculty member Miriam Sagan, the Review features writing and visual art from Santa Fe and worldwide.

Free copies of the Santa Fe Literary Review are available at the SFCC Library.

All photos were taken by Student Intern Gina Pugliese.

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Law Enforcement Procedures at SFCC/Procedimientos de Cumplimiento de la Ley en SFCC

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Medical Assisting Program accepting applications

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New Banner security requirements begin Oct. 18

Students and Staff accessing Banner (Registration & Grades etc.) may have to authenticate using their MFA, username, and password after noon on October 18, 2025.

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Respiratory Care Open Houses on Nov. 17 and Dec. 3

The Respiratory Care program will host several open houses on November 17 and December 3. The Respiratory Care open houses offer prospective students the opportunity to visit the college’s state-of-the-art simulation labs, meet the Respiratory Care faculty and staff, and ask questions about the program. Prospective students can choose from a selection of open houses on different dates and times.

Respiratory Care Open Houses
in SFCC Health and Science Center, Room 433

Upcoming Respiratory Care Open Houses

• Monday, November 17, 10 a.m. to noon.
• Wednesday, December 3, 10 a.m. to noon.
• Wednesday, December 3, 3 to 5 p.m.

Sarah Rodriguez, SFCC Director of Clinical Education for Respiratory Care said, “The faculty and staff are eager to talk with prospective students about the many career opportunities in New Mexico for respiratory therapists. We’re glad to answer questions about the program or application process.”

SFCC’s Respiratory Care program is great fit for individuals interested in getting into a fast-paced, in demand career in the health care field. The Respiratory Care program prepares people to become a respiratory care practitioner, a specialist in assessing and treating people with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders.

Applications open until Dec. 12 for the Spring 2026 term

Applications are open through December 12 for the Respiratory Care program for the Spring 2026 term

The Respiratory Care program is accepting applications until December 12, 2025. If you would like more information about the program please reach out to the Director of Clinical Education, Sarah Rodriguez at 505-428-1082 or sarah.rodriguez2@sfcc.edu.

For program details, the application form, and instructions on how to apply, visit https://www.sfcc.edu/programs/respiratory-care.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. SFCC’s spring term begins January 20.

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Register for The Rewriting Room sessions on Nov. 14 and Dec. 19

Santa Fe Community College’s Wellness Center invites everyone to The Rewriting Room, a monthly hybrid experience that blends writing, reflection and well-being. The sessions are from 4 to 5:15 p.m. Friday, November 14 and Friday, December 19 in the SFCC Wellness Center, Room LL312 in person or online. RSVP encouraged at https://luma.com/sfccswc. To get a virtual link, participants must pre-register.

This monthly non-guided session offers an opportunity to write without writing prompts. Writers of all levels are welcome. Participants can write anything. Each session is a calm, welcoming space to reflect, write, and reconnect with yourself—no pressure, just presence. The free event is hosted by LaNysha Adams, Ph.D. Call 505-428-1349 for assistance registering.

The Rewriting Room is open to students, employees and the public.

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Essential End of Life Document Prep Workshop begins Nov. 8

Class series is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3 day workshop on Saturdays on Nov. 8, November 15, and November 22

Class description

In this time of uncertainty, ensure your family’s financial security and provide a clear road map of your wishes for your loved ones. Join an End-of-Life (EOL) document preparation workshop offered through SFCC Continuing Education and led by a Certified
Paralegal to help you complete three essential documents: a simple Last Will and Testament, a New Mexico State Statute Power of Attorney, and a New Mexico State Statute Health Care Directive. This 3-day workshop introduces you to the basics of end-of-life planning and features insights from local experts on probate, hospice care, right-to-die legislation, and more—all in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere.
Contact Continuing Education at 505-428-1676 to get enrolled today!

Additional Information
Tuition: $59 (You can use your Employee Education Benefit!)
After enrolling in the course, you must separately purchase the required ‘Course Materials Bundle,’ ($160), which includes 20+ years of curated curriculum and the workbook,
“PREPARE TO DIE” and sign a required ‘Release Form’ for participation in this workshop. Both can be found on www.lifeizshort.com.

Need registration assistance? Contact Continuing Education at 505-428-1676.

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Registration open for Fiber Optic Technician Bootcamp in November

Free to qualified New Mexico residents  

Registration is now open for November Fiber Optic Technician Bootcamps with the opportunity to earn three certifications from the Fiber Optic Association that are recognized throughout the world and aligned to industry standards. The training is free to qualified New Mexico residents. Participant requirements: Students must be 18 or older, able to distinguish colors and have good finger dexterity. No prior workforce training is required.

Register now for the Fiber Optic Technician Bootcamp. The Bootcamp runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road, Santa Fe, 87505. Here are the details:

• November Fiber Optic Technician Bootcamp runs Monday, November 17 through Friday, November 21. Registrants should apply at Fiber Optic Technician Series NM Gro – SFCC Continuing Education.

For application or registration assistance, email evelyn.gonzales@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1866.

New Mexico Broadband Pre-Apprenticeship

 All Fiber Optic Technician graduates are eligible to apply for a New Mexico Broadband Pre-Apprenticeship.

In May 2025, SFCC was awarded $100,000 through the State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula, Round 2 (SAEF2) grant administered by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions Building, Energizing, and Connecting through Apprenticeships (BECA) program for building a pre-apprenticeship pathway for New Mexico’s workforce students pursuing careers in the broadband industry. Since 2021, more than 300 New Mexicans have participated in SFCC’s fiber optic certification courses.

On September 10, 2025, the first 11 pre-apprentices enrolled in technical instruction courses for telecom, cable, fiber and wireless instruction. The program has the support of New Mexico telecom employers K’awaika Hanu Internet, Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc., and Pueblo of Pojoaque Internet Service, who have employees enrolled in the pre-apprenticeship program.

SFCC Director of Workforce Development Monique Anair, Ed.D. said, “Our first cohort brings together professionals working in the field upskilling to better serve their communities, and trades contractors new to fiber and interested in learning new skills to pursue full-time work in New Mexico’s growing broadband industry sector.” She added, “This type of hands-on training is an excellent example of what we can accomplish when we bring workforce agencies, higher education, and employers together in New Mexico.”

SFCC plans to enroll its second cohort of pre-apprentices starting in January 2026. Anyone interested in learning more about this program should contact Anair at monique.anair1@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1060.

About the five-day Fiber Optic Technician Bootcamps

The five-day, hands-on intensive bootcamp gives students the opportunity to earn three certifications from the Fiber Optic Association. These credentials will remain valid for three years, after which they can be renewed by the student. Students can earn the following certifications: Certified Fiber Optic Technician, Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in Splicing, and Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in Testing and Maintenance.

Demand for certified fiber optic technicians

Certified fiber optic technicians are needed in the broadband industry because they bring the specialized knowledge, skills, and certifications required to ensure that fiber optic networks are installed, maintained, and repaired to the highest standards. As broadband networks continue to expand and evolve, the demand for certified technicians who can handle these advanced technologies will continue to grow.

New Mexico employers who would like to know about special group pricing for classes should contact Director of Workforce Development Monique Anair at monique.anair1@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1060. Individuals who need registration assistance for the October and November Fiber Optic Technician Bootcamps should contact Operations Coordinator for Contract Training Evelyn Gonzales at evelyn.gonzales@sfcc.edu or 505-428-1866.

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SFCC and partners presented City Council and Mayoral Forums; see videos

The Santa Fe New Mexican, Santa Fe Community College, KSFR and KSWV partnered to provide civically focused, nonpartisan information on issues, candidates and the voting process for the 2025 Santa Fe local elections.

The college hosted the City Council forum on September 3 and the Mayoral Forum on September 17. A big shout out to all at SFCC who helped make this possible. Thank you to our partners at the Santa Fe New Mexican, KSFR and KSWV.

The panelists were Inez Russell Gomez of The Santa Fe New Mexican, Larry Martinez of KSWV, and Tazbah McCullah of KSFR.

Read more about the partnership in this press release.

See the video of the City Council and Mayoral forum below:

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CHESS Connection Newsletter – October 22, 2025

The October 2025 issue of the CHESS Connection celebrates collaboration and innovation across the Workday Student project. SFCC’s Emily Perez was named a CHESS Superstar for her dedication to the Student Core and Cross-Functional Workstream, joining honorees Erica Keppel and Julie Schroeder for their exceptional teamwork. San Juan College’s Christy Ferrato shared a “WOW Moment,” highlighting progress on building Programs of Study and new Academic Plan Templates that will enhance student advising and academic tracking.

This issue also announces Benefits Open Enrollment through Workday, introduces an improved Workday Community sign-in experience, and invites employees to a CHESS Chat with CEO Shaun McAlmont on November 5. The newsletter closes with helpful resources in the Technology Support Hub and an open invitation for feedback—because, as CHESSTER the Squirrel reminds readers, collaboration makes CHESS stronger.

Read the full issue here.

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Duplicating Center accepting photos for SFCC Pet of the Month

Writing Generation videos of Rowena Alegría’s reading and creative session now available

SFCC’s Fall 2025 Writing Generation (Wri-Gen) series featured author Rowena Alegria in two online sessions. Her reading was on September 17 and her creative session was on September 24.

‘Adventures of Odysseus’ exhibition continues through Jan. 7 in Main Hallway

Photos above are from the September 25 opening of “Adventures of Odysseus” featuring the art of Artemis Jegart (1927-2015). Click to enlarge.

Santa Fe Art on Campus is pleased to present Adventures of Odysseus by Artemis Jegart (1927-2015) in the Main Hallway exhibition space near the Main entrance (across from the Cashiers). The exhibition opened with a reception on September 25 and continues through January 7, 2026.

The exhibition focuses on twelve individual works created in 1968.  The work was publicly exhibited at Watergate Galleries, Inc., Washington D.C. in 1972. Subsequently, Adventures of Odysseus remained privately on view in the home of the artist until her death in 2015. 

Special thanks to the artist’s daughter, Rudi Artemis Jegart, as well as Academic Director of School of Art and Design Shane Tolbert and Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel who helped make this exhibition possible.

Text below is by Katya Kirilloff.

I am five or six years old.  I have come to dinner with my parents and sister to the house of a family friend.  It’s a typical 1970’s style suburban home in Frederick, Maryland, seemingly no different from the neighbors along the street.  We park and walk up the concrete walkway to the front door where we are greeted by our host Artemis Jegart.  The foyer is dark and dramatic.  My sister and I are guided down the stone floor hallway to a room full of vintage clothing.  We are given bathing suits to change into that feel like costumes (hand-me-downs from Artemis’ two daughters).  We shed everything from the outside world and are completely under Artemis’s spell.  Now that we are appropriately dressed for dinner, we are led into the dining room.

I am floating on my back in a deep emerald pool in Artemis’s dining room.  I lift my head up and I hear the soothing noises of my parents and our hosts talking, laughing, silverware and glasses clanking gently.  Behind them is an entire wall covered in oyster shells, each with the mother of pearl metallic inside exposed.  Sporadically throughout the wall a shell is turned to create a shelf. There are lit candles on all these little shelves.  The wall dances with candlelight.  It is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.  I dip my ears back under water and turn my back to the dinner scene and there, high up on the opposite wall in a row, is the Adventures of Odysseus.

Twelve squares of concrete embedded with shells each depicting a character or piece of a story like an ancient comic book. This is my introduction to The Odyssey. There is Polyphemus, the towering cyclops, dominating the square with his massive chest and shoulders, while Aeolus with puckered lips and full cheek seems to blow forth a mighty wind. What strikes me most is Penelope, weeping tears for her long-lost husband, tears so endless that with a touch of humor, Artemis added a spigot.

As Circe welcomes Odysseus,

She opened her gleaming doors at once and stepped forth, inviting them all in, and in they went, all innocence.  Only Eurylochus stayed behind—he sensed a trap…She ushered them in to sit on high backed chairs, then she mixed them a potion—cheese, barley and pale honey mulled in Pramnian wine—but into the brew she stirred her wicked drugs to wipe from their memories any thought of home. Once they’d drained the bowls she filled, suddenly she struck with her wand, drove them into her pigsties, all of them bristling into swine—with grunts, snouts—even their bodies, yes, and only the men’s minds stayed steadfast as before. So off, they went to their pens, sobbing, squealing as Circe flung them acorns, cornel nuts and mast, common fodder for hogs that root and roll in mud.

The Odyssey as translated by Robert Fagles.

Artemis Jegart brief bio

Artemis Jegart earned her BA (1949) and her MA (1953) from Florida State University. In 1956, Jegart was named an outstanding new talent by Art in America.  She created a mural of the Capitol Center for Tallahassee’s original Municipal Airport which was dedicated April 23, 1961, a mural later re-created and exhibited at Tallahassee International Airport. In 1969, Jegart moved to Frederick, Maryland. In 1993, the artist relocated to Lamy, New Mexico. She died in 2015.

Watch videos of Chip Livingston Wri-Gen Aug. 20 reading and Aug. 27 creative session

If you missed the inaugural reading and creative session with Chip Livings of the SFCC Fall Writing Generation (Wri-Gen) series you can watch the videos above.

Participants need to pre-register just once for any part of the fall series at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WriGenFall2025.

Fire Alarm System Upgrades & Renewal

Fire Alarm System Upgrades & Renewal at SFCC

SFCC is undergoing a large Fire Alarm system upgrade and renewal. There will be no impact to current Fire Alarm systems or normal daily activities. You may see our vendor, Intraworks, working in various areas over the next few months.

For questions please contact: Andrea Mueller, SFCC Assistant Director, Facilities and Operations, c. 505-930-9781 w.505-428-1873, andrea.mueller1@sfcc.edu

Video of Miriam Sagan’s reading “Herding Poems” now available

Enjoy the video recording above of Herding Poems an Online Reading with Miriam Sagan presented by the SFCC Library on July 31.

When Miriam 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, her more publicly accessible writing.

In this presentation viewers were invited to share in the experience of excavating poetry, memory, landscape, and a life in New Mexico. The event began with a half-hour reading by Sagan from WHAT SOLITUDE SEES IN ME: Uncollected Poems 1976-2023 from Casa Urraca Press in Abiquiu. Then there was 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.

Registration continues for Fall Continuing Education courses

New catalog includes 79 new offerings.

Registration for Fall 2025 Continuing Education (CE) classes is now open. Register online at https://sfcc.augusoft.net/ Classes began on August 18. The new catalog features 79 fresh offerings alongside a rich mix of returning favorites across art, history, outdoor adventure, culinary exploration, and professional development. For information or to download a copy of the catalog visit https://www.sfcc.edu/ce.

Continuing Education Director Benjamin Lincoln said, “We are very excited about the Fall catalog and the increasing partnerships we’ve developed throughout the Santa Fe community. These collaborations are not only expanding access to hands-on learning but also deepening our community connections.”

This semester brings special highlights including immersive outdoor experiences from Brad Childs and The Wilderness Institute, marking its 40th anniversary with a full slate of overnight survival skills, archery, astronomy hikes, and eco-camping adventures that emphasize resilience and personal growth.

Cultural programming also thrives thanks to museum director Jan Gottshalk’s engaging new classes at the Nuevo Mexicano Heritage Arts Museum, offering behind-the-scenes access and hands-on artistry rooted in New Mexico’s rich heritage. The CE department also welcomes the dynamic contributions of Ph.D. candidate Carlos Rovelo, whose lectures uniquely blend contemporary perspectives on agave spirits with insights into art history.

SFCC celebrates continuing collaborations with other regional institutions such as The Four Seasons Resort Santa Fe, CHOMP, Chef David Sellers & Horno restaurant, Chef Johnny Vee and Las Cosas Kitchen Shoppe, Chef Peter O’Brien, Sommelier Byron Rudolph, Susan’s Fine Wines, and the City of Santa Fe.

Culinary arts, wellness, history, and conservation take center stage in offerings such as “Tamales and Rellenos” cooking workshops, moonlit yoga, and historical lectures in luxury settings.

Energy Smart Academy expands its “How-To” programming with practical courses in renewable energy and sustainable living. A growing partnership with the City of Santa Fe focuses on water conservation education, reinforcing SFCC’s role as a hub for lifelong learning and civic engagement. Explore the full catalog online at https://www.sfcc.edu/ce. For registration assistance email ce@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1676. SFCC employees can use EEB benefits to attend most classes.

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.

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:

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.