Campus Weekly

SFCC celebrates Día de los Muertos in Campus Center

Community Ofrendas from Student Affairs and PEDAC Tues.-Fri.
Special event on Wednesday

In the spirit of Día de los Muertos, the SFCC Office of Student Engagement will host a community Ofrenda from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 29 through Friday, November 1.

Office of Student Engagement Ofrenda for Día de los Muertos

Join our community Ofrenda at the Main Campus Center for Día de los Muertos to remember and celebrate loved ones who have passed away with copies of photos and names in a beautiful and meaningful tribute. Cards for names will be provided.

PEDAC Ofrenda Table

PEDAC will also sponsor an Ofrenda table from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting Tuesday, October 29 through Friday, November 1. The Office of Student Engagement will also have an Ofrenda table right next to PEDAC’s table. The tables will be in the Campus Center by the monitor across from the stairs.

Día de los Muertos Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday

Stop by for a special Día de Los Muertos event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 30.

The event is a Wellness Wednesday event and is sponsored by Student Government, Student Activities and the Wellness Center. Honoring ancestors and healing the living is the theme.

Enjoy delicious pan dulce and other refreshments.

Winners of the Santa Fe Regional Middle and High School Art contest announced

SFCC’s Visual Arts Gallery hosted the “Third Annual Santa Fe Regional Exhibition for High School and Middle School Artists” reception on September 24 and announced the winners of cash prizes. Congratulations to the winners and all the young people who submitted their work. Many exhibited their work for the first time in a public space.

The exhibition includes more than 100 pieces from the New Mexico School for the Arts, Capital High, Santa Fe High, Monte Del Sol and Milagro Middle School.
Cash prizes: Best of Show ($500), Outstanding Creative Merit ($200), Best Concept ($100), Dean’s Choice ($100) and Honorable Mention (2) $50. The prizes were given via the SFCC Foundation.

Here are the 2024 winners:

3rd Annual Santa Fe Regional
High School/Middle School Young Artist Exhibit

Prizes
Honorable Mention: $50
Atlas Hussey – New Mexico School for the Arts, mixed media piece
McKenzie R. Sanchez – Monte del Sol, ceramic monsters in the back vitrine
Hilary Salinas – Capital High, graphite insect drawing
Jayden Barry – Monte del Sol, Video playing in the hallway
Malcolm Campbell – Monte del Sol, mixed media piece
Dean’s Choice: $100
Nya Griego – Santa Fe High School, Acrylic Painting
Best Concept: $100
Leiliani Arroyo – Milagro Middle School, Fifty Cent Paper Mache piece
Outstanding Creative Merit – $200
Rai Ferrell – New Mexico School for the Arts, Acrylic Painting
Best of Show – $500
Rune Shultz – Santa Fe High, Crochet Prom Dress

The exhibition continues in the Visual Arts Gallery until Dec. 5. The Visual Arts Gallery is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday when the campus is open.

Thanks to Dean James “Jim” Wysong for sharing the images from the opening. To see larger click on the image.

Veterans Day Flag Homage

The Office of Student Engagement encourages you to submit names for those to be recognized with flags to Mary Eleas via email at maria.eleas@sfcc.edu by Nov. 1. Please read the flyer above for more details.

Veterans & Family Resources Fair and Veterans Appreciation Ceremony from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 5

Santa Fe Community College’s Veterans Resource Center (VRC) will host Veterans & Family Resources Fair and Veterans Appreciation Ceremony from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday,  November 5, in the Jemez Rooms on campus.

The free event includes a resource fair with information on new benefits and programs for vets, veteran-owned business support, education benefits and veterans’ family services. There will also be information about academic programs and scholarships. The event is free and open to the public. Veterans and their families are encouraged to attend.

“We’re excited to be able to offer this in-person event to show the college’s support and appreciation of veterans and their families,” Veterans Resource Center Coordinator Gary Logsdon said. Logsdon, an Air Force veteran, understands veterans’ needs.

Organizations and businesses interested in participating with an information table at the event can send an email to Gary Logsdon at gary.logsdon@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1314.

Some of the organizations that will participate include: UNM Business/Education Outreach, Horses for Healing, Veterans Upward Bound-UNM Taos, Santa Fe Vet Center, and Paw and Stripes.

For more information about SFCC’s services for veterans, please send an email to gary.logsdon@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1314.

GenAI & Copyright Proactive Protection sessions at 1 p.m. Nov. 4 and Nov. 11 in Room 712

GenAI & Copyright: Proactive Protection for Artists

Are you concerned about the impact of generative AI on the visual arts? The proliferation of AI image generators threatens the livelihoods of concept designers, illustrators, and other artists and performers– the very people whose work was used to train them, without consent, credit, or compensation. Join us to learn about copyright protections for your work, the appropriation of intellectual property by generative A.I. companies, and how to prevent unethical scraping of your artistic works, style, and creative expression.

The GenAI & Copyright Proactive Protection sessions:

• Part I: Copyright and Intellectual Property at 1 p.m. Nov. 4 in Room 712
• Part II: Protecting your Work Online Monday, at 1 p.m. Nov. 18 in Room 712

These sessions are open to artists of all media, as are writers and creative allies. The series is sponsored by the Drawing & Painting program and presented by Laura Smith, SFCC Librarian.

PEDAC Cultural Calendars through December 2024

The President’s Equity and Diversity Advisory Committe (PEDAC) is sharing monthly cultural calendars through the end of the semester.

PEDAC invites you to consider applying for PEDAC funds of up to $400 for a diversity-related event at SFCC. Please visit the PEDAC page for more details and to download the funding application: https://www.sfcc.edu/pedac/.

The November and December 2024 PEDAC Cultural Calendars feature observances for a variety of cultural and awareness days, including Día de los Muertos, Native American Heritage Month, Chanukah and more. Other notable dates include World AIDS Day, Human Rights Day, and celebrations such as Kwanzaa and Christmas. Each calendar promotes diverse educational opportunities, with December highlighting National Human Rights Month and awareness initiatives on disability and spiritual traditions. For full details, please view the full PEDAC November calendar here and the December calendar here.

In case you missed it, see the October calendar here.

Watch video of Kasia Merrill’s October 23 reading and register for online creative session at 6 p.m. Wednesday

SFCC Library and Creative Writing program are presenting the Fall 2024 Writing Generation Series through November. Each author will read at an introductory session. The following week 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/WriGenFall2024. Registrants will receive a Zoom link via email the morning of each event.

This series is about giving people time and inspiration to write, building community, amplifying New Mexico voices, and giving students across the globe the opportunity to join in this free online series.

Kasa Merrill presented a reading on October 23 and will follow-up with a creative writing session at 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 30. Don’t forget to register to get a Zoom link sent to you. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WriGenFall2024.

Kasia Merrill’s Bio:  Kasia Merrill is a fiction writer based in Maryland. She holds a BFA from Pratt Institute and an MFA from the Institute of American Indian Arts. Her work has appeared in Fiction International, Quarter After Eight, Breadcrumbs Mag, The Ekphrasis Review, Salamander Magazine, and The Appalachian Review, and her stories have been finalists for the GRITLit, Cutbank, New Millenium Writings, and Salamander Magazine fiction competitions. She has received support from the Peter Bullough Foundation, Disquiet International, and the Kenyon Writer’s Workshop, for which she was a Peter Taylor fellow. She is currently at work on her first novel.

Coming up in November: Jake Skeets – November 13 (with creative session on November 20) See Jake Skeets’ bio in the press release.

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SFCC participated in Cars for Kids event on October 26

SFCC Recruitment Coordinator Daniela Gurule represented SFCC at the Annual Cars for Kids (Children’s Miracle Network Car Show) event on October 26 at the State Employees Credit Union. The fundraiser supports continuing education through to hospital-bound children, as well as medical equipment, research, and treatment programs that are not fully covered by insurance. Daniela reports that it was a well-attended event and many people stopped by the SFCC table to find out more about SFCC. She shared photos from the fun event.

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SFCC closed on November 11 in observance of Veterans Day

Santa Fe Higher Education Center at 1950 Siringo Road will remain open

Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Avenue, will be closed Monday, 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 and Kids Campus will reopen on Tuesday, November 12. SFCC’s William C. Witter Fitness Education Center will reopen at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12.

SFCC honors veterans and will be closed November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. In the week prior, SFCC Veterans Resource Center will host a Veterans & Family Resources Fair and Veterans Appreciation Ceremony from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 5 in the Jemez Rooms on campus, 6401 Richards Avenue.

Registration for spring 2025 classes will open on Wednesday, November 13. For information on registration visit sfcc.edu/get-started/apply-and-register/ or call 505-428-1270. Learn more about registration for non-credit Continuing Education classes by visiting https://www.sfcc.edu/ce or send an email to ce@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1676.

Bathroom Quote Project – Submit new quotes and feedback by Nov. 6

Have you enjoyed the inspiring quotes in SFCC’s bathroom stalls? Let us know what you think! We’re also looking for new quotes to include. You can easily submit your feedback and favorite motivational or uplifting quotes by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

Help us continue spreading positivity around campus!

Share your feedback or submit new quotes using the QR code provided on the flyers located around campus, or click here to submit.

Broken Car Parts Club fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 1

The car club is hosting a fundraiser on Friday, November 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Customers interested in having their oil changed…the club will provide the labor. Customers will need to come with their oil and filter. A donation of $20.00 is requested.

Proceeds will go to help the Campus Cupboard collect food for the holiday season.

Student Nursing Association Club fundraiser Fall 2025

Each semester the Student Nurses Association Club (SNA Club) at the Santa Fe Community College raises money to provide a memorable pinning ceremony for our graduating nurse students. This ceremony is a long-standing tradition among nursing programs throughout the nation. We are diligently working to raise funds so we can elevate our program traditions and develop a strong sense of pride for the SFCC nursing program. We encourage all nursing students, faculty, staff, alumni, and our community partners to help our SNA by purchasing a hoodie and/or T-shirt! Let’s show our community in the city of Santa Fe that we are proud of our local SFCC Nursing Program!  Follow the links below to order.

Buy the t-shirt

Buy the sweatshirt!

Pop-up show: Erik H. Gellert in Dean’s Gallery

Erik H. Gellert

“There is No Opening”

Select Works 2014-2024

Now through November 1

SFCC Dean’s Gallery

Artist’s Bio: Erik H Gellert is an American Artist who lives and works in Lamy, New Mexico. Born in Royal Oak, Michigan in 1976, he graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in English Language and Literature. He subsequently worked as a house painter taking evening classes in art and design at a local community college eventually relocating to Chicago in 2005 to work on many historic homes including the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. In 2011, Erik moved with his wife Esther Ann Smith, also a ceramist, to Santa Fe to focus on art. In 2015 he was awarded the prestigious SITE Scholar Award. The ensuing show of his work at the museum sparked his career resulting in numerous solo and group exhibitions of his work. His forms, though varied, all exhibit the qualities of beauty, tranquility, and chaos found in the natural world as well as the uncanny realms of dreams. Many of the glazes you see in his work were formulated by Esther, and the nuances within them the result of their working together in the same space, experimenting in very different styles within the same medium. Gellert currently serves as the Ceramics Technician at Santa Fe Community College where he earned a degree and certificate in ceramics in 2015. More of his work can be found at the newly opened Nine Muses Gallery at 108 Don Gaspar Avenue.

Donate new socks through October 31

The SFCC Foundation is a partner in this year’s Socktober event. SFCC is a drop-off point for those who would like to donate new socks for those living in shelters. There are bins in the Main entrance, in the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center and in the Health and Sciences building. New socks are the most requested item at shelters at this time of year. Donate the new socks by October 31.

SANTA FE LITERARY REVIEW reading and reception was a success

Screenshots of the reading that was both in-person and online.

This year’s annual SANTA FE LITERARY REVIEW (SFLR) Reading was presented at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 17 in the SFCC Visual Arts Gallery, as well as on Zoom for remote attendees.

Complimentary copies of the SANTA FE LITERARY REVIEW (SFLR) are available for pickup at the Santa Fe Public Library branches, the Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado, and at the SFCC Library.

This year’s SFLR—themed “Lovely, Dark, and Deep: Journeys Real and Imagined”—features original poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and artwork by writers and artists from around the world. The issue also features an original interview with Monica Prince, playwright, author, and Assistant Professor of English & Creative Writing at Susquehanna University.

The 2024 issue of the SFLR is available for viewing or download at https://bit.ly/sflronline. For a selection of writing and art, visit https://www.sfcc.edu/literary-review-issue/2024/.

Thank you to Faculty Advisor Kate McCahill and the SFLR team for presenting such a wonderful reading.

Indigenous Peoples Day and Native American Heritage Month / Día de los Pueblos Indígenas y Mes de la Herencia de los Nativos Americanos

On October 11, SFCC President Rowley and PEDAC co-chairs sj Miller and Marcos Maez sent the following statement to the campus community:

Dear SFCC Community,

On this Indigenous Peoples Day, October 14, Santa Fe Community College stands in recognition and respect for the Indigenous peoples who have long stewarded the lands on which we live, learn, and grow. This day offers a moment for us all to honor the deep cultural heritage, history, and ongoing contributions of Native communities, both in New Mexico and across the nation.

We acknowledge the profound influence of Indigenous knowledge, traditions, and resilience in shaping our shared world. Indigenous Peoples Day also reminds us of the ongoing work required to address historical and current injustices faced by Native communities.

At SFCC, we remain committed to fostering an environment that values inclusivity, celebrates diversity, and supports the cultural rights and sovereignty of Indigenous peoples.

As we mark this important day, we invite our college community to engage in reflection, learning, and dialogue about the lasting impact of Indigenous peoples. Let us all recommit to strengthening our understanding, promoting cultural preservation, and working in solidarity with Indigenous nations for a future grounded in mutual respect and justice.

In 1990, President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 “National American Indian Heritage Month.” Similar proclamations, include “Native American Heritage Month,” “National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month,” and Native Hawaiian Heritage Month.” The month is dedicated to uplifting, honoring, celebrating and centering the voices of Indigenous wisdom. and local knowledge and practices.

The Santa Fe Indigenous Center is sponsoring the Second Annual Honoring Native Nations Powwow on Monday, October 14, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., on the Santa Fe Plaza. The event welcomes Native nations to participate in a day of intertribal dancing and celebrating the rich diverse cultures of Native Nations. You are invited to bring your tribal flag for the Parade of Nations at noon. Guest drums are welcome. For more information see: https://santafeindigenouscenter.org.

Today, tomorrow and every day, we must honor the vibrant Indigenous cultures that continue to enrich our communities and beyond.

PEDAC’s Monthly Cultural Calendar

We are excited to introduce PEDAC’s Monthly Cultural Calendar, a new initiative from the President’s Equity and Diversity Action Committee. This calendar will highlight important communal events, significant remembrances, and religious holidays from diverse cultures around the world. Starting October 15, you can look forward to receiving a link to the calendar each month in the SFCC Campus Weekly newsletter, offering us all an opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the rich cultural diversity that strengthens our community.

Additionally, we invite you to consider applying for PEDAC funds of up to $400 for a diversity-related event at SFCC. Please visit the PEDAC page for more details and to download the application: https://www.sfcc.edu/pedac/.

Kind regards,

President’s Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee (PEDAC)

Becky Rowley, SFCC President
sj Miller, PEDAC Co-chair
Marcos Maez, PEDAC Co-chair 

Estimada comunidad SFCC,

En este Día de los Pueblos Indígenas, el 14 de octubre,  Santa Fe Community College se une en reconocimiento y respeto hacia los pueblos indígenas que han sido los guardianes de estas tierras donde vivimos, aprendemos y crecemos. Este día ofrece un momento para que todos honremos la profunda herencia cultural, la historia y las contribuciones continuas de las comunidades nativas, tanto en Nuevo México como en todo el país.

Reconocemos la profunda influencia del conocimiento, las tradiciones y la resiliencia de los pueblos indígenas en la formación de nuestro mundo compartido. El Día de los Pueblos Indígenas también nos recuerda el trabajo continuo que se requiere para abordar las injusticias históricas y actuales que enfrentan las comunidades nativas.

En SFCC, seguimos comprometidos a fomentar un entorno que valore la inclusión, celebre la diversidad y apoye los derechos culturales y la soberanía de los pueblos indígenas.

Al conmemorar este importante día, invitamos a nuestra comunidad universitaria a participar en la reflexión, el aprendizaje y el diálogo sobre el impacto duradero de los pueblos indígenas. Reafirmemos nuestro compromiso de fortalecer nuestra comprensión, promover la preservación cultural y trabajar en solidaridad con las naciones indígenas para un futuro basado en el respeto mutuo y la justicia.

En 1990, el presidente George H. W. Bush aprobó una resolución conjunta que designaba noviembre de 1990 como el “Mes Nacional de la Herencia Indígena Americana”. Proclamaciones similares incluyen el “Mes de la herencia de los Nativos Americanos”, el “Mes nacional de la herencia de los Indígenas Americanos  y los Nativos de Alaska” y el Mes de la herencia de los nativos hawaianos”. El mes está dedicado a elevar, honrar, celebrar y centrar las voces de la sabiduría indígena. y conocimientos y prácticas locales.

El Centro Indígena de Santa Fe patrocina el segundo Powwow Anual en Honor a las Naciones Nativas el lunes 14 de octubre, de 9 a.m. a 4:30 p.m., en la Plaza Santa Fe. El evento invita a las naciones nativas a participar en un día de bailes intertribales y celebración de las ricas y diversas culturas de las Naciones Nativas. Estás invitado a traer tu bandera tribal para el Desfile de Naciones al mediodía. Los tambores invitados son bienvenidos. Para más información, visita: https://santafeindigenouscenter.org.

Hoy, mañana y todos los días, debemos honrar las vibrantes culturas indígenas que continúan enriqueciendo a nuestras comunidades y más allá.

Calendario cultural mensual de PEDAC

Nos complace presentar el Calendario cultural mensual de PEDAC, una nueva iniciativa del Comité de Acción por la Diversidad y la Equidad del Presidente. Este calendario destacará eventos comunitarios importantes, conmemoraciones significativas y festividades religiosas de diversas culturas de todo el mundo. A partir del 15 de octubre, recibirá un enlace al calendario cada mes en el Campus Weekly de SFCC, que nos ofrece a todos la oportunidad de celebrar y reconocer la rica diversidad cultural que fortalece a nuestra comunidad.

Además, lo invitamos a considerar la posibilidad de solicitar PEDAC fondos para eventos hasta $400 para un evento relacionado con la diversidad en SFCC. Visite la página de PEDAC para obtener más detalles y descargar la solicitud: https://www.sfcc.edu/pedac/.

Saludos cordiales, 

President’s Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee (PEDAC)

Becky Rowley, SFCC President
sj Miller, PEDAC Co-chair
Marcos Maez, PEDAC Co-chair 

Expanded early voting October 19-November 2 in West Wing, Room 209

Santa Fe County residents can come to SFCC for expanded early voting from October 19-November 2.

West Wing, Room 209

Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tues – Fri, 11 a.m. – 7p.m.

Here is link to County Voting: https://www.santafecountynm.gov/clerk/elections/pollinglocations

Those outside of Santa Fe County, should visit their county’s website. For further details on voting statewide– both in-person and absentee — visit Voter Information Portal.

Consider voting on Bond 3 and Bond 2 to support higher education and libraries

Voting for the fall election begins October 8 in Santa Fe County at the County Clerk’s Office. For those who would like to vote on campus, you can start voting at SFCC from Saturday, October 19 through Saturday, November 2.

Those outside of Santa Fe County, should visit their county’s website. For further details on voting statewide– both in-person and absentee — visit Voter Information Portal.

Bond 3

Voters across New Mexico have a vital opportunity to support public colleges and universities by voting on General Obligation Bond 3 for Higher Education. Near the end of the ballot, voters will be asked to approve more than $229.5 million for statewide essential college and university funding. This bond is tax-neutral, which means it will not increase property tax rates. These funds are designated for specific projects in 29 cities across 23 counties, ensuring a broad impact on our educational infrastructure.

The bond will finance renovations at agricultural and science centers throughout the state, addressing crucial needs from sustainable farming to animal safety. It will establish two new early childhood development centers to support children who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf. GO Bond funding often serves as the only source of revenue for basic renovations, such as repairing roofs and upgrading heating and cooling systems. Furthermore, it will bolster technology initiatives to advance STEM education and provide remote learning options for rural students.

Consider voting on Bond 3. If approved, it will support SFCC with an allocation of $3.7 million to develop a Student Hub. This hub will be a central, accessible space that supports a variety of services, including information, resources, advising, technology, accessibility, activities, and security. It will provide an inclusive environment where all students, regardless of background, can thrive.

Read more about Bond 3 at InvestinBond3.com.    

Bond 2

The academic libraries through the New Mexico Academic Library Consortium use GO Bond funds to engage in shared purchasing agreements. Many of SFCC’s Ebsco databases are jointly purchased through the funds and are available at all colleges and universities in New Mexico. No matter where a student may start or continue their education, our common resources are familiar and our joint purchasing saves New Mexico and our institutions money.

Academic libraries provide 24/7 access to library information resources for all campus-wide and distance education students, faculty, and staff–no matter where they live; We support our students and faculty by developing and updating current library materials in community college and university libraries;

GO Bonds assist in meeting accreditation; Help increase collaborative initiatives.

Academic libraries use library bonds to support the purchase of material (books, databases, journals), equipment (computers, scanners, printers), electronic resources (integrated library systems, electronic tools, steaming resources), and technology projects (websites, software, authentication systems).

After paying for our portion of the collaborative project, it is estimated that SFCC will receive approximately $60,000 over two years to support the SFCC Library.

Read more at bondsforlibraries.org.

Important voting dates, times and locations

Early Voting at Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office

 Oct. 8 – Nov. 2

Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.*
*Open one Sat only, Nov. 2, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
*CLOSED Mon, Oct. 14 for Indigenous People’s Day

Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office
240 Grant Ave, Santa Fe, 87501

Expanded Early Voting – at various locations including SFCC:

At SFCC in Room 209, West Wing, right across from MPR
Saturday, Oct. 19 – Saturday, Nov. 2

Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.,
Tues – Fri, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m

Election Day In-Person Voting – NOT AVAILABLE at SFCC
Tuesday, Nov. 5

To find other voting locations in Santa Fe County, including places for in-person voting on Election Day visit: Santa Fe County voting locations.

Those outside of Santa Fe County, should visit their county’s website. For further details on voting statewide– both in-person and absentee — visit Voter Information Portal.

Read President Becky Rowley’s “My View: Empowering community: your vote on higher education matters,” which appeared in the Santa Fe New Mexican on Sunday, October 6.

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Submissions due November 1 for next SANTA FE LITERARY REVIEW

The deadline for submitting to the upcoming SANTA FE LITERARY REVIEW is November 1. Please visit https://www.sfcc.edu/santa-fe-literary-review/ for more details on the theme, links to guidelines as well as information on how to submit your work. Follow the SANTA FE LITERARY REVIEW at these media handles: Facebook @santafereview, X @santafeliterary, Instagram @santafereview, and TikTok @santafereview.

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Library Newspapers: How to access The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times

SFCC Library recently subscribed to The Wall Street Journal, which is accessible to all currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff through the library’s website by going to the A-Z Database List. When users log on for the first time, they will need to follow the prompts to set up an account with their SFCC email address. Users can also access the Wall Street Journal SFCC subscription directly with this link: https://partner.wsj.com/partner/santafecommunitycollege 

The library is also continuing its subscription to The New York Times, which is available to all currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff. Users can set up their account by visiting http://www.accessnyt.com and using their @sfcc.edu email address to create an account. If anyone experiences issues or needs further information, they can find troubleshooting resources here: https://libraryhelp.sfcc.edu/nytimes. 

Happy reading!

SGA Vice President Santiago Archuleta interviewed Mark Chalom about the Beggar’s Banquet

SGA vice president Santiago Archuleta shared the following interview and photographs with Campus Weekly. The event was part of the September 19 Open House and was sponsored by Art on Campus. Here is his interview and closing remarks:

Feasting on Community: The Story Behind Beggars Banquet

In a quiet corner across from the culinary department, the Beggar’s Banquet took place. Under the beams and sunshine streaming from the window on the ledges and table tops where students usually study, sat a feast for the eyes, mouth, and soul.  Fresh produce, breads and cookies all grown or made on campus were displayed in woodturners’ bowls, ceramic and glass dishes, and other handcrafted sculptural art pieces made by students and teachers at SFCC.

The Beggar’s Banquet was advertised as “A Celebration of Arts and Foods produced at SFCC” brought together by the School of Art and Design, the Culinary Arts Program, and the Controlled Environment Agriculture Program. The goal was to create beautiful tablescapes of art food and free-standing sculpture and they absolutely delivered!

Mark Chalom was the mastermind behind this wonderful event and when interviewed, Mark shared the following with SGA Vice President Santiago Archuleta:

Santiago: What inspired you to host the Beggar’s Banquet?

Mark: Over a year ago, I started taking my wooden pieces to the greenhouse and filling them with produce and photographed them. They looked so good that I realized this needed to be done on a larger scale. That is where the idea of the Beggar’s Banquet came from.

I was also inspired by the community at SFCC that I have always enjoyed. We have an incredible art department. We have an incredible culinary department. A great biology department.

But rarely do people take the time to meet and to take the time to talk and share.

I thought it would be a great idea to talk to various artists and combine our work with the food that is produced at the school through the greenhouse program, and the culinary department, and create beautiful tablescapes.

I proposed the idea to the art and design program, and they accepted it. I talked to all the artists I could and put out emails to gather work. And it turned out to be a wonderful environment in the space it was in.

Santiago: Yes, I agree it was a gorgeous setting. How was the event attended?

Mark: We were off to the side, and the open house was happening, so it wasn’t really well attended, but it was beautiful and showcased students, teachers, and the different departments work in a beautiful way. I loved that it brought many of us from across departments together while working on the project.

I hope the Beggar’s Banquet will continue and it will become a real banquet with more people attending and participating, and we can have fancy hats and toasts!

During the Hispanic Heritage lunch—which was lovely, I thought it was wonderful to find myself sitting with ceramicists and woodworkers and suddenly we were all talking together. That’s something we don’t often do because usually I am in the wood department staring at a hunk of wood, and the ceramicist is in the clay department staring at a hunk of clay. The lunch was great for the same reason the Beggar’s Banquet was, people across campus were brought together and that was the best part of the whole project, bringing people together.

I hope to see more collaborations happening across departments.

Santiago: Wonderful to hear! SGA is hoping to help similar projects to happen which is why I was so happy to participate with a wood piece of my own and to see the gorgeous display that was created. Thank you, Mark!

Seeing Mark’s hard work and dedication, the members of the Student Government Association were inspired and want to create other opportunities to nurture and encourage events like the Beggar’s Banquet. We want to create spaces where students can meet each other and discuss the work that they are most proud of, to collaborate on projects together, and celebrate the great community we share at SFCC.

Please know we are open to ideas, and we can offer support to bring similar visions to life. We will also be planning projects and events and look forward to getting to know the students we represent and more of the great staff who make this place the gem it is.

Contact your Student Government Association (SGA) at: sga@sfcc.edu or email Santiago at santiago.archuleta2@sfcc.edu. Room LL 311 Office of Student Engagement and Recruitment.

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Let us know about your accomplishments and other news that you’d like to share. Please remember that the deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesday to get an item in the next week’s issue. Submit here.

Student Success & Wellness Expo 12:30-2 p.m. Nov. 7 in Campus Center

The Student Wellness Center invites students and employees to join them for the Student Success & Wellness Expo from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 7. Enjoy wellness refresher drinks, explore SFCC and community resources, and enter a free raffle for a chance to win prizes. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, relax, and connect with resources to help you thrive!

Hosted by the Student Wellness Center. Contact accessibilityservices@sfcc.edu for more information.

Allstate Insurance info session – 9-11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8

Learn how to become an insurance agent! Local employer Jacobs Family Insurance Allstate Agency will be hosting an informational session on Friday, November 8 in Room 410, 9-11am. Come join us to learn how to prepare an auto insurance quote, learn about the comprehensive training program, and about their job opportunity! If you are interested in attending or if you have any questions, email SFCC Career Services at career.services@sfcc.edu.

SFCC in-person mental health counseling

Did you know that as an enrolled SFCC student you can meet with an in-person counselor at the Student Wellness Center Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.?

To make an appointment visit: https://sfcc.titaniumhwc.com/
To contact the Counselor directly, email counselingservices@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1682.

Online counseling options: SFCC Counselor, UWill, & 988

The SFCC Counselor can meet online Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. To schedule please visit: https://sfcc.titaniumhwc.com/ and specify that you prefer an online meeting

UWILL is an online Counseling Service that partners with SFCC. In addition to being available during the day, they have services available after hours, on weekends and during holidays. To sign up for UWill Counseling you only need your student email address and to visit this link: https://app.uwill.com/login to create an account and choose your therapist, time and date.

UWill mental health crisis line is 833.646.1526 This line is staffed by a licensed mental health professional 24/7

988 is a 24/7 support line if you are overwhelmed by life or emotions and you don’t know where to turn, 988 is here to listen and get you private one-on-one support from a caring, understanding, and non-judgmental person to help you through the moment. No matter the circumstances, don’t wait to get help. Call or text 988, or chat online at www.988lifeline.org/chat

Generative AI Workshop for students
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. October 31

Students are invited to learn about Artificial Intelligence in this Halloween Workshop! Learn what Generative AI is, experiment with prompting on different platforms. Snacks and Halloween candy served!

Katie Besser Awards for Student Writing & Art

CATEGORIES: Poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, academic essay, and art. Submissions can be in English and/or Spanish in all categories.
PRIZES: Winners receive $50; Runners-Up receive $25.
DEADLINE: Academic Year 2024-2025 – One Submission Deadline: Saturday, March 1st

Winners, runners-up, and honorable mentions will be published in Accolades and will be invited to read and share their art at the celebration, to be held at Meow Wolf.

Winners and runners-up in each category will also be considered for the SFCC Foundation Richard Bradford Memorial Creative Writing Scholarship.

Applicants must be enrolled in at least three credits (SFCC staff not eligible). Questions? Email genevieve.betts@sfcc.edu

• ENTRY GUIDELINES:
• Email your entry to Genevieve Betts at genevieve.betts@sfcc.edu
• Submit up to six WRITING ENTRIES as Word or PDF attachments. Submit up to six ART entries as PNGs or JPEGS.
• Please remove any identifying information from the entry itself.
• Include an email message with your name, the title and category of your entry, and your email address and phone number.
• Receipt of entries will be acknowledged by email. We’ll email the results in the spring.

Come to Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 6
Prepare with Résumé Workshop Nov. 4

Save the date! Santa Fe Community College’s Career Fair will be from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6 in the Main Hallway and Campus Center.

• Bring copies of your résumé.
• Talk with employers about job opportunities.
• The first 30 students to fill out a Fair passport will get a free lunch, sponsored by Student Activities in the Office of Student Engagement and Recruitment

Previous career fairs have had dozens of employers eager to hire employees for full and part-time jobs.

Questions? Send an email to career.services@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1406.

Ready to graduate? Submit petition to graduate by November 1

Below are the steps to follow if you are planning to petition to graduate this semester.

1. Make an appointment with your Academic Advisor: https://www.sfcc.edu/academic-advising/advising-appointments/
2. Ensure you have all the credits needed to complete your program this fall by meeting with your advisor in September or October.  Failure to do so will result in a denied petition.
3. Complete the Petition to Graduate (PTG) form on mySFCC via “Forms & Documents.”

Final Petition To Graduate Deadline is November 1, 2024!

SFCC will not host a fall commencement.  Please check your SFCC email in November & December for your spring 2025 commencement invitation!

Free William C. Witter Fitness Education Center access for credit students

Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) announced a new initiative providing free access to the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center (FEC)  for all students enrolled in credit courses. Throughout the fall semester, students registered in at least one credit class can use the fitness center at no additional cost during its regular operating hours.

President Becky Rowley said, “This initiative is designed to support our students’ health, wellness, and overall college experience. Research shows that regular physical activity can help reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance cognitive performance, which are all crucial for academic success. Furthermore, our fitness center offers a great environment for students to connect and engage with each other outside of the classroom.”

The free access includes the main areas of the fitness center, such as cardio equipment, weight machines, and free weights. Access to other areas or fitness classes may involve additional fees or require separate registration. Participants must be 16 years or older to use the facility, in line with SFCC policies.

Eligible students should present their SFCC student ID at the front desk, where it will be scanned and registered in the system. First-time visitors will receive assistance from FEC staff to electronically sign a standard waiver form. There are no additional fees or paperwork required. The staff will also provide information on facility hours, schedules, and details on access to specific areas such as the aquatics section and gymnasium.

Some areas of the fitness center may be temporarily unavailable due to ongoing classes or for routine maintenance and cleaning. Students are encouraged to check the schedule for the most current information on facility availability.

For more information, please contact the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center staff at 505-428-1615 or visit the FEC front desk.

Fall Student Worker jobs available

There are a lot of jobs opening this fall for 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!

Apply now for AwardSpring Scholarships

SFCC Foundation Scholarships provide FREE MONEY to cover student expenses like books, fees, transportation, etc. By completing our AWARDSPRING APPLICATION, you will be automatically considered for any Foundation Scholarship for which you qualify.

Here are the requirements that must be met for all Foundation scholarships for the Fall 2024 semester:

• GPA (2.5 or higher)
• Completion Rate (67% or higher)
• Satisfactory Academic Status
• Enrollment (6 credit hours or higher)
• FAFSA on file
• Completed Financial Aid file

Unless specified otherwise, scholarship funds are typically split into two equal payments for the FALL and SPRING semesters. The award amounts depend on the total number of credit hours you are enrolled in per semester. Funds are automatically applied to student’s accounts.

If you have any questions or need help, email finaid@sfcc.edu or foundation@sfcc.edu from your SFCC student email account. Please make sure to include your Student ID number in the email.

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Here are the requirements that must be met for all Foundation scholarships for the Fall 2024 semester:

• GPA (2.5 or higher)
• Completion Rate (67% or higher)
• Satisfactory Academic Status
• Enrollment (6 credit hours or higher)
• FAFSA on file
• Completed Financial Aid file

For more assistance and information, please contact The Financial Aid office at finaid@sfcc.edu.

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Explore opportunities to work with young children

There are three options at SFCC to build your résumé, gain early childhood work experience and get paid! Check out the APRENDE Early Childhood Teacher Apprenticeship Program, apply for work study positions at Kids Campus by contacting StudentEmployment@sfcc.edu, or Child Care On Call worker positions.

Follow Student Parent Success Program on social media!

Financial Aid News: 2024-2025 FAFSA now open; SFCC scholarship and loan applications open

The Department of Education announced that the newly overhauled 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, opened to students and families last December.

The SFCC Spring 2024 Scholarship Application is available.
The SFCC Spring 2024 Student Loan Application is available.

Questions? Call 505-428-1268 or email finaid@sfcc.edu.

Counseling services available for students

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.

Student Resource Center is here for you

Connect with Community Resources
The Student Resource Center focuses on providing information to students about resources throughout the community and providing appropriate referrals to agencies. The resources focus on basic needs such as: housing and shelter, food, legal services, transportation, childcare services, utility payment assistance, and physical and mental health services. All services are free and confidential.

Conèctese con los Recursos de la Comunidad El Centro de Recursos para Estudiantes se enfoca en proporcionar información a los estudiantes sobre los recursos en toda la comunidad y proporcionar referencias apropiadas a las agencias. Los recursos se centran en necesidades básicas como: vivienda y refugio, alimentos, servicios legales, transporte, servicios de cuidado infantil, asistencia para el pago de servicios públicos y servicios de salud física y mental. Todos los servicios son gratuitos y confidenciales.

505–428-1194 | resourcecenter@sfcc.edu | www.sfcc.edu/offices/student-resource-center

Steven Campbell’s exhibition, ‘Tyrany of Small Things,’ at ZANE BENNETT gallery through January 18

SFCC instructor Steven Campbell has an exhibition, “Tyrany of Small Things,” which opened on October 25 and continues through January 18 at ZANE BENNETT Contemporary Art, 435 S. Guadalupe Street. It is an exhibition of collages, paintings, and sculptures. Read more about Steven Campbell and his work at https://zanebennettgallery.com/exhibitions/40-the-tyranny-of-small-things-steven-campbell/works/.

ICYMI, Listen to Associate Dean Kelly Trujillo on Cline’s Corner

ICYMI Check out Associate Dean Kelly Trujillo’s interview with KSFR’s Lynn Cline on her show Cline’s Corner. Kelly not only shares details of the National Star Party event; he talks about how inspiring students to become interested in STEM fields is what really excites him. Don’t miss this lively, informative conversation.

October Computer Updates

Effective 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2024  Microsoft Operating System and Office updates will be deployed. You will have until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 to install these updates at your convenience. After the deadline the updates will be installed automatically and force a restart of your machine.

It is critical to install Security/Windows updates to protect your systems from malicious attacks. Please install these patches as soon as you receive notification that you have updates to install. The updates may take some time to install so please plan accordingly.

For iMac users no action necessary, updates will be installed automatically overnight every third Tuesday of each month.

If you need assistance, please contact the Service Desk at (505) 428-1222.

AI at SFCC: Share Your Experiences
1-2 p.m. October 28 on Zoom

Join us on Zoom from 1 to 2 p.m. on October 28 for a discussion about the diverse ways we are using AI in our professional and personal lives. The discussion will begin with insights from selected faculty and staff members, focusing not only on their experiences but also on the applications of AI in the classroom and our understanding of student engagement with AI at our institution. The purpose of this session is to foster a broad conversation, encouraging sharing and dialogue among all faculty and staff—so please come prepared to share your experiences. Our goal is to share creative ideas, understand the successes and challenges of AI, and understand its ethical implications at SFCC. This event is sponsored by the SFCC GenAI Committee.

Please check SFCC Connect announcements for the Zoom link.

2024-2025 Technology Project Request Period: Oct. 1 – Nov. 15

Please note links are to SFCC Connect, and require on-campus or vpn access.

The submission period for the 2024-2025 Technology Project Requests is here: OIT is now accepting requests for Technology Projects for Spring, Summer and Fall of 2025.

Please go to the TAC Home Page  for details and to submit a project request form.

Here are some key dates and quick links:

• The fall project submission process begins on October 1, 2024
• The fall project submission process ends on November 15, 2024
• The TAC Project Evaluation Group conducts submission reviews November 19 – December 6, 2024

Visit here https://connect.sfcc.edu/Site/view.cfm?pageID=2000696 to view the project request process workflow and timeline
Visit here <https://connect.sfcc.edu/Site/view.cfm?pageID=2000466> to view all current OIT Projects

If you have any questions, please contact Bogi Malecki at (505) 428-1073 or boguslaw.malecki@sfcc.edu any questions, please contact Bogi Malecki at (505) 428-1073 or boguslaw.malecki@sfcc.edu 

Fall 2024 Arts & Design newsletter now available

Academic Director of Art and Design Shane Talbot shared the Fall Art & Design the newsletter, which highlights accomplishments by SFCC faculty, staff and students. Read about recent and upcoming exhibitions, as well as interview with SFCC art student Esther Ann Smith, who received a Certificate in Ceramics in 2015. She now operates her own ceramics studio and shares how SFCC prepared her to get her business going. Read the full Fall 2024 Arts and Design newsletter. Want to share comments or feedback? Contact Shane Tolbert via email at shane.tolbert@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1037.

Dawn Wink named to the international community of English Language Specialists

Director of Teacher Education Dawn Wink, Ph.D., has been named to the international community of English Language Specialists. Specialists are top-tier TESOL experts who lead intensive, high-level English language projects, including curriculum development, materials design, and ESP (English for Specific Purposes) program implementation. They are members of the English Language Programs Community of Practice. Funded by the U.S. Department of State, English Language Programs place highly qualified U.S.-citizen educators in the field of TESOL on projects to assist U.S. Embassies in delivering English language programs and supporting public diplomacy and mutual understanding through cultural exchange. Dr. Wink’s project will include providing continued curriculum development and teacher education working with the Ministry of Education of Panama early next year.

Dr. Joseph Klemens artwork in 11th Annual NM Painter’s Exhibition at NMHU through October 31

Dr. Joseph Klemens, Assistant Professor of English, has three paintings in a group art exhibition at an NMHU gallery.  Exhibition runs through October 31. 

Eleventh Annual New Mexico Painters Exhibition
NMHU’s Kennedy Gallery
Kennedy Alumni Hall, NMHU
905 University Ave
Las Vegas, NM

Policy Updates

POLICY UPDATES: Last month, the SFCC Governing Board approved these policies:

• Policy 1-31 Governing Board Financial Oversight, Nick Telles, Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Finance
• Policy 9-3 External Funding: Grants Request Process, Laura White, Director of Grants

Please become familiar with revised Policy 1-31 as well as with the new Policy 9-3 External Funding: Grants Request Process and its Procedures. Policy 9-3 replaces Policy 6-10 External Funding: Grants Pre-Award, which has been repealed and is no longer in effect. Should you have any questions, please reach out to the contacts above, Nick Telles or Laura White. 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.

Fall 2024 Administrative Leave

President Becky Rowley sent out this message to employees via email on Aug. 23:

 Dear Colleagues,

We’re lucky to experience the vibrant fall season here in Northern New Mexico, highlighted by events like the 100th anniversary of the Zozobra burning. Don’t miss the miniature, creative Zozobras on display across campus, some crafted by our talented faculty and staff.

To give you a chance to enjoy these local events and recharge, I am granting four hours of administrative leave to full-time employees (regular, probationary, and term status), with prorated leave for part-time employees. Please use this time to participate in community activities and relax. I deeply appreciate your hard work and dedication.

A few important details:

• You must use the leave between now and Tuesday, November 12. Please note that the College will be closed on Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day.
• This leave cannot be carried over beyond this period and will not count toward overtime compensation.
• Supervisors should schedule leave to ensure it does not disrupt services.
• Managers and Supervisors are required to approve and track the leave usage as this leave type cannot be entered into Workday. 
• Hourly employees will record the time as regular hours worked.
• Refer to Policy 4-35 Leave for more information.

Please coordinate your time off with your supervisor. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.

Thank you.

Becky Rowley, Ph.D.

President

Fall 2024 Online Teaching & Learning training opportunities

A number of training opportunities are available this fall. 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.  

Phishing email awareness

On August 15, the Office of Information Technology shared this important reminder:

August Pet of the Month – Luna

Augusts pet of the month is Luna. The gentlest, loving giant. 

Luna belongs to Jackie Gutrierrez, in General services. Congratulations!

Don’t forget to submit your pet’s photo. Information is here.

CHESS Connection Newsletter – October 23, 2024

If you’re wondering what’s happening with Workd

ay, check out the latest CHESS Connection!
In this October 23, 2024 issue of the CHESS a spooktacular poem lightens the mood around the Workday transformation process and highlights updates on the ongoing Workday Student Information System (SIS) implementation, which aims to improve student experience and accessibility. This month also focuses on the Workday Mobile release update, ensuring users have the latest operating systems.

Additionally, the newsletter features CHESS Superstars for their collaboration and innovation, upcoming grants training sessions, and an informal “Coffee with Kathy” chat with CHESS CEO Kathy Ulibarri. Employees are reminded to participate in Open Enrollment via Workday.

Read CHESS Connection

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.

Generative AI Syllabus Policy Consults with Sarah Hood: one-on-one, small group or departmental

Want to create a Generative AI policy for your syllabus but not sure where to start? Sarah Hood is happy to provide a 1-on-1, small-group or departmental consultation. Book an appointment here: https://forms.gle/D7ziADm7fQPGQ1pV8

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.

Opt-In to get Student Parent Success newsletter

Did you know that more than 1 in 5 college students nationally is a parent and that 42% of student parents are enrolled at community colleges? The Student Parent Success Program, a program of the SFCC Early Childhood Center of Excellence, distributes a monthly student parent newsletter, events, and resources to student parents. Please help us reach more student parents – staff and faculty, use this form to opt-in to our emails so that you receive information on events, resources, and opportunities that you can share with student parents: https://forms.office.com/r/fr3gyHqQBC And student parents, use the form on our webpage to opt-in to our emails directly: www.sfcc.edu/family-resources.

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!

Feature

SFCC Library presents online Travelogue: Adventures in Cambodia with Charlie Shultz from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 29

Register for Zoom link

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Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Academic Director R. Charlie Shultz on Zoom from 1-2 p.m. October 29

Pre-register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ShultzOct2024.

Santa Fe Community College Library is hosting an online lecture, “Travelogue: Adventures in Siem Reap, Cambodia,” featuring Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Academic Director Charlie Shultz talking about his recent volunteer assignment teaching about hydroponics. The free presentation is scheduled for 1-2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29 on Zoom. Pre-register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ShultzOct2024. Registrants will receive a link the morning of the lecture.

Shultz will share images and insights from his recent trip to Cambodia while serving on a two-week assignment on a United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Farmer-2-Farmer Volunteer Assignment. 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. This manual will be incorporated into the current SFCC’s CEA program content.

In his online lecture, Shultz will discuss his work with rural Cambodian farmers and will highlight the wonders of Siem Reap and Angkor Wat with colorful images from his trip. Visit https://www.sfcc.edu/person/richard-c-shultz/ to read Shultz’s full biography.

Shultz frequently shares his knowledge of hydroponics and highlights SFCC’s CEA program both with international and regional audiences. Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water instead. In this system, plants’ roots are submerged in or supported by a nutrient solution, allowing them to directly absorb essential minerals. Hydroponics can promote faster growth, higher yields, and more efficient use of water and space compared to traditional soil gardening.

SFCC’s CEA program focuses on learning to grow using hydroponic and aquaponic practices. Aquaponics is a sustainable farming system that combines aquaculture (raising fish) and hydroponics (growing plants without soil) in a symbiotic environment. The (CEA) program is designed for those who are interested in pursuing a sustainable agriculture career and learning about modern farming practices to efficiently enhance plant growth and create sustainable production systems.

For more information about the lecture contact SFCC Library Director Valerie Nye at valerie.nye@sfcc.edu

Genuine Foods fall cafeteria schedule and menu

The cafeteria is open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please be aware of The Masters Program student lunchtime between 11:50 and 12:45. The cafeteria experiences heavy traffic during those times.

Grill menu only
Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Grill Menu

Hamburger w/ Fries (half pound)	$12
Grilled Chicken Sandwich w/Fries (8 ounce breast)	$12

Frito Pie	$8
Chile Cheese Fries	$6
Chef’s Choice (changes daily)	$12

Sandwiches, salads, burritos and pizza also available.

Ask about vegetarian options if needed.

Student Nina Mastrangelo exhibiting work outside SFCC Library

Artist Statement for Nina Mastrangelo “Containing Aspects of Dynafluxia”

Location: Outside the SFCC Library

What inspired the four dioramas in the foyer before the library?

“I am interested in the many ways to visually activate spaces. I was inspired to compare the glass cases in the foyer of the library to tabernacles or niches or storefronts that contain dioramas that surprise someone when walking by. At first they are hidden and blend in with the surroundings. There exist several things that can catch one’s eyes. Once noticed, the impression might stay and encourage more exploration. 

Using my study and experience in multimedia, applied arts, architecture, science, cartography, and education, I create artwork and installations that combine dynamism and contemplation. 

I’ve been working on a system I call Dynafluxia. This term is a combination of dynamic and flux or flow. Flux applies in several ways; it can be used to describe the experience of change, and it also refers to melting as in glass or glazes. Dynafluxia can also refer to the way the viewer can melt into the artwork with their eyes. By changing one’s viewpoint circumnavigating the 3D environment, the viewer sees the composition change in terms of shape, color, hue, and the play of positive and negative space. Different things line up. 

Each of the four niches is unique. Each watercolor box was inspired by the two fused glass pieces that are included into an integral part of the installation. I created models in order to design the large 4’ x 5’ watercolors that encase the foot deep niches. Making these pieces has inspired new steps I plan to take in creating future projects. 

I was fortunate to have feedback from staff and faculty and students here as I was completing this project.” 

Register for Fall CE classes, many new classes

SFCC announces the release of the  Fall Continuing Education catalog, showcasing a diverse array of classes and dynamic community partnerships. Returning this fall are many of the community’s favorite immersive classes in collaboration with esteemed partners such as the Four Seasons Resort, Nuevo Mexicano Heritage Arts Museum, Santa Fe Sky Railway, and the Rodrigue Life and Legacy Foundation. Additionally, SFCC is thrilled to introduce its newest partner, CHOMP Food Hall, which will host a “Fine Art of Charcuterie” class, as well as serve as the vibrant venue for the student showcase for CE’s new Jam Academy class.

 “We’re excited to continue to expand our world-class offerings this fall,” said Benjamin Lincoln, Director of Continuing Education. “SFCC is proud to welcome renowned professional guitarist Jason Moscartolo to our roster of stellar music instructors. This fall CE students will also have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating life and art of American artist George Rodrigue presented amidst a spectacular exhibition in the SFCC Visual Arts Gallery.”

Express yourself with music

The Jam Academy, led by Jason Moscartolo, debuts this fall, offering a 10-week class open to beginner and intermediate musicians, singers, and songwriters. Moscartolo, a seasoned touring guitarist and songwriter, brings a wealth of experience from his years on the road with national acts including country music star Jessie James Decker and Lava Atlantic Records’ Tony C and the Truth. The Thursday evening class will meet at the college and will culminate with a showcase performance at CHOMP.

SFCC’s CE catalog also features a full array of classes to develop or hone musical and songwriting skills in a range of styles from contemporary pop to jazz.

Develop through art exploration

CE’s art classes allow individuals to grow their skills, develop personally and gain a greater appreciation of art in Santa Fe’s rich art community. Learn art by picking up colored-pencils or paintbrushes while guided by experienced teachers, who are working artists. Develop new skills such as felt needling, silkscreen printmaking, collage or basketry. Also, new this semester is a class in making an Appalachian Ladderback chair.

This fall the SFCC Visual Arts Gallery will feature an exhibition highlighting the iconic work of the late George Rodrigue, curated by Wendy Rodrigue Magnus of the George Rodrigue Life and Legacy Foundation. Wendy will present two special family-friendly classes: “BIG DREAMS: George Rodrigue Exhibition Tour” and “Blue Dog: An Art Adventure for Families.”

The Spanish Colonial Arts Society will host the class, “Heritage Arts of New Mexico.” The mix of lecture with a behind-the-scenes museum tour will offer dynamic discussions about the history of heritage arts in New Mexico through the lens of museums, art markets, and patrons. The Spanish Colonial Art Society’s extensive collection at the Nuevo Mexicano Heritage Arts Museum will serve as a visual example of the influences, materials, and artists who contributed to creating the unique art forms still practiced today from tinwork, straw applique to lowriders.

Upgrade your entertaining skills

Learn what all the buzz is about charcuterie in the new workshop, “Fine Art of Charcuterie,” taught at CHOMP, where you will learn the tips and tricks to creating a gorgeous grazing board.

Struggling to find the right adult beverage to serve at your next gathering? Find out the ins and outs of sake, Japan’s unique beverage, at SFCC partner business Izanami Restaurant. Consider learning more about wine this fall in one of several classes taught on campus.

Grow personally and professionally

CE offers many classes for personal enrichment and relaxation ranging from fly-fishing to meditation study. CE and Contract Training also offers dozens of classes to increase your job skills or change careers. Choose between an array of in-person and online classes.

Registration for classes is open online at SFCC Continuing Education (augusoft.net). Print copies of the catalog can be found at Santa Fe Community College, the Santa Fe Higher Education Center and around town. For more information on registering and to explore the full range of offerings, visit sfcc.edu/ce.

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SFCC Exterior Stucco & Site Renovations

SFCC exterior stucco & site renovations will begin mid-June and continue through Fall 2024. Renovation will include stucco, roof parapets, concrete stairs/walkway repairs, site walls, etc. There will be some construction noise while work is in progress.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE WHILE WE PROVIDE NECESSARY IMPROVEMENTS

Contact: Andrea Mueller, Facilities & Operations Assistant Director & Campus Planning | andrea.mueller1@sfcc.edu | 505.930.9781

Roof J Stucco Repairs continue

Repairs will include roof area above East Wing.  There will be some construction noise while work is in progress for 1-2 weeks, weather permitting.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE WHILE WE PROVIDE NECESSARY IMPROVEMENTS

Andrea Mueller, Facilities & Operations Assistant Director &
Campus Planning | andrea.mueller1@sfcc.edu  | 505.930.9781

Fire Alarm System Upgrades and Renewal

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STEM Kits – Name Rockets & Robot Necklaces!
Available at the SFCC Library

Free Name Rocket and Robot Necklace STEM Kits are available for kids ages 4-7 at the SFCC Library.  All materials are included in the kits courtesy of the Santa Fe Children’s Museum.

The number of kits we have are limited, so come by the library soon!

For more information contact: valerie.nye@sfcc.edu

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Museum STEP Passes available at Library

With the STEP Pass, you and up to 5 people can use the card for free admission to:

• Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
• Santa Fe Children’s Museum
• IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Art
• Santa Fe Botanical Garden

Passes check out for two weeks at a time.

For more information contact: library@sfcc.edu.

OIT Service Desk Hours
Phone service 24 hours a day Mon. – Fri.

On November 1st the OIT Service Desk extended its phone hours to better serve students, staff and faculty.

Phone Hours
505-428-1222

Monday – Friday: 24 hours
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Office Hours
Room 528

Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon
Sunday: Closed

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.

• News
• Students
• Employees
• Feature
• Ongoing
• SFCC in the news

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10/11/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, Pasatiempo, Get Out! READ UP- Journal of ‘Journeys’ about Santa Fe Literary Review.

10/08/2024, Los Alamos Daily Post, “SFCC Foundation Hosts National Star Party Event Oct. 19”

10/05/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “MY VIEW BECKY ROWLEY- Empowering community: Your vote on higher education matters”

09/30/2024, Los Alamos Daily Post, “SFCC Selects Laurie Saylor As Dean Of School Of Trades, Advanced Technologies And Sustainability & School Of Business, Professional Studies And Education”

09/22/2024, Los Alamos Daily Post, “SFCC Recognized By Generation Hope With FamilyU Seal For Exceptional Support Of Parenting Students”

09/22/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Smartboard Sept. 23, 2024- SFCC to close Oct. 4-6 for microgrid connection, SFCC awarded FamilyU Seal for student parent support”

09/16/2024 ,Santa Fe New Mexican, ‘Conversations Different’: IAIA, SFCC presidents preview open houses set for Sept. 19

09/14/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – A shout-out to SFCC,” a thank you from SFCC student parents.

09/11/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Report to City Council finds ‘gender disparities’ among city workers”. See this info at end of story: An American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Funds contract with Santa Fe Community College for the hire of a workforce program coordinator to promote and support Santa Fe Community College’s trades and certifications programming in the amount of $250,000 through Dec. 31, 2026.

09/09/2024, “Smartboard, Sept. 9, 2024-SFCC to host College Ready class for parents”

09/06/2024, Los Alamos Daily Post, “SFCC: Santa Fe Literary Review Reading & Reception Oct. 17”

09/06/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, Pasatiempo, “Out There!- Dreaming in Color” Story about “Dream Big” exhibition.

08/29/2024, KRQE-TV, “Santa Fe County’s biggest connecting road project completed after decades of planning”

08/28/2024, Santa Fe Reporter, “The Track of All Trades”

08/28/2024, Santa Fe Reporter, “Conservation Conversations”

08/28/24, KRQE-TV, “Santa Fe Community College offering classes for adults with young kids”

08/28/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Community college road project wraps after 20 years of planning, 20 months of construction”

08/27/2024, Tisch.nyu.edu, “EMERGING INDIGENOUS FILMMAKERS HONE THEIR CRAFT AT SANTA FE WORKSHOP”

08/26/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, Smartboard, Aug. 26, 2024, “SFCC to offer free fall writing series”

08/26/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, Smartboard, Aug. 26, 2024, “SFCC, IAIA to host open houses Sept. 19”

08/26/2024, Albuquerque Journal, “Addressing local economic needs through community colleges”

08/22/2024, Los Alamos Daily Post, “SFCC Announces Free Fitness Education Center Access For Credit Students”

08/20/2024, Los Alamos Daily Post, “SFCC And IAIA Partner To Host Open Houses Sept. 19”

08/20/2024, Los Alamos Daily Post, “SFCC & HEC To Close To Observe Labor Day Sept. 2”

08/19/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, Smartboard, Aug. 19, 2024 – “SFCC to offer students free access to fitness center, N.M. colleges nab top spots in WalletHub rankings”

08/19/2024, Public News Service, “NM parents, mostly women, pursue better paying jobs through higher education”

08/17/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, MY VIEW TONY BLANKENSHIP-Shelter needs support, resources

08/16/2024, KRQE-TVE, “Multiple New Mexico colleges appear in study of best community colleges”

08/13/2024, WalletHub.com, “States With the Best & Worst Community Colleges (2024)”

08/03/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Prestigious film school offers talented Native students a look behind the camera”

08/02/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Teachers, parents come out to take advantage of back-to-school sales tax break”