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Visual Arts Gallery opens ‘Dream Big! The Art of George Rodrigue’ from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday

Thirty original paintings from the private collection of Rodrigue’s widow include some of the artist’s most famous Blue Dog canvases, iconic portraits of Cajun personalities, and rarely seen artworks inspired by his lifelong love of New Mexico.

Santa Fe Community College’s Visual Arts Gallery hosts an opening reception for Dream Big! The Art of George Rodrigue from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, September 5 in The Visual Arts Gallery. The exhibition is drawn exclusively from the private collection of Wendy Rodrigue Magnus, widow of American artist George Rodrigue. The artwork is presented through a collaboration with SFCC School of Arts and Design, SFCC Continuing Education, SFCC Foundation, and the Life & Legacy Foundation. The exhibition continues through October 2.

The prominent painter George Rodrigue (1944-2013) was born and raised in New Iberia, Louisiana. His art studies at the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles spawned one of the greatest success stories in American art. In the early 1990s his Blue Dog Series, based on the French-Cajun loup-garou legend, catapulted him to worldwide fame, while his dark Renaissance-like landscapes developed into robust modern masterpieces.

Dream BIG!  The Art of George Rodrigue features 30 original works of art including Rodrigue’s dark Louisiana landscapes of the 1970s, portraits of athletes, musicians, and artists, paintings inspired by New Mexico, and giant Blue Dog canvases, some eight-feet square. Highlighting the exhibition is Rodrigue’s pivotal student work, “Pop Goes the As”—a 4×5 foot collage from 1966 created during his time at the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles.

The exhibition also marks a rare opportunity to see Loup-garou (1991), the painting Rodrigue considered to be the true beginning of his Blue Dog Series.

Director of Galleries Linda Cassel said, “The college is excited to partner with Wendy and her Life & Legacy Foundation to bring this compelling exhibition of George Rodrigue’s art to share with the community and SFCC’s students.”

Wendy Rodrigue Magnus has also loaned on a long-term basis George Rodrigue’s 8-foot-tall Blue Dog sculpture, “Colors of My Mind,” to remain on view outside in the Campus Courtyard.

Dream Big! is the theme for the exhibition. Dreams are the portal to creativity. They are tied to instinct and desire, and they are the birthplace of ideas. This exhibition seeks to inspire through stories of pursuing one’s dreams, meeting one’s fears, and expressing our art, whatever it may be, with the full wonder of our imagination.

George Rodrigue was influenced by his childhood dreams throughout his life.  These paintings explore not only those visions, but also some of their greatest public accomplishments, including worldwide campaigns for major companies like Neiman Marcus and Xerox Corporation, and philanthropic statements in the form of joyous paintings for children’s hospitals.

This SFCC installation is the first exhibition of Rodrigue’s work in New Mexico since his 1987 one-man show hosted by Rosalea Murphy (1912-2000) at the Pink Adobe, the restaurant she founded in 1944 after moving to Santa Fe from New Orleans. Rodrigue and Murphy, also an artist, became close friends, and a recently discovered portrait of her hangs on view in this exhibition for the first time anywhere.

“George first introduced me to Santa Fe in 1993,” recalls Wendy Rodrigue Magnus, “when we traveled through to see his artist friends, including Rosalea Murphy and Douglas Magnus, at the Pink Adobe, and for George to work on his bronzes at Shidoni Foundry. It was in Santa Fe, more than anywhere else, that George found the artist camaraderie he enjoyed, exchanging ideas and sharing excitement for each other’s projects.  We visited annually for twenty years. After his death in 2013, it is in Santa Fe that I found life, and love, again. I’m extremely grateful to Santa Fe Community College for this opportunity to share George’s life and art with the enchanting city I now call home.”

In conjunction with the exhibition, special classes with Wendy Rodrigue Magnus are offered by SFCC’s Continuing Education department on September 19 and September 26. Registration is available online through SFCC Continuing Education. The session on September 26, “Blue Dog:  An Art Adventure for Families,” includes free admission for all participants under the age of 18.  Registration is available at https://sfcc.augusoft.net/. For more information about the classes send an email to ce@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1676. To learn more about the Life & Legacy Foundation visit www.legacyarttour.org.

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

SFCC celebrated the completion of NE/SE Connector project

SFCC thanks all of the SFCC community for their patience during this project.

Here are highlights from the Santa Fe County press release:

The Santa Fe County Public Works Department is pleased to announce the completion of the Northeast/Southeast Connector Roads Project. After a year and eight months of deliberate construction, the road was completed one month ahead of schedule.

The Northeast and Southeast Connector Roads Project represents 20 years of planning and implementation by Santa Fe County and the Santa Fe Metropolitan and Planning Organization (MPO). The project is designed to ease traffic congestion, aid in traffic flow, and allow for pedestrian and bicycle-friendly roads in the growing Community College district.

Key features of the project features include:

• 3 new roadway segments totaling 3.88 miles.
• 6 new roundabouts.
• 6.4 miles of new trails and a new 22 parking space trailhead.
• 7.6 miles of new bike lane.
• 8,175 feet of new water line including new fire hydrants.
• 2.5 miles of broadband infrastructure.

Thanks to meticulous planning, strong execution by the project team, and the public’s patience, sections of the road—such as Rabbit Road—were opened early, alleviating traffic through Oshara Village and allowing for the timely completion of the remaining segments.

Learn how to perform for audiences at Jam Academy starting Sept. 12

Join Jam Academy this Fall with Continuing Education at SFCC!. Professional musician, Jason Moscartolo and Jam Academy seek to bring individual singers, musicians, and songwriters to form a group, duo, trio, or solo act over 10 weeks culminating in an on-stage performance before a live audience at CHOMP café and music venue in Santa Fe.

Classes are from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays (Sept. 12 to Nov. 14). See more in the online CE catalog here. Employees: Consider using some of your EEB credits to enroll. Need help enrolling? Email ce@sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1676.

Check out Medical Assisting Emergency Preparedness Poster Presentations from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at FEC

College Ready class series for parents of young children: Register by September 30

Sessions run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. October 9-November 6 with free meals

Do you know a parent of a young child, who would like to attend college but doesn’t know where to start? Please encourage them to register for the College Ready series.

SFCC will offer College Ready, a 5-part series of classes to help parents of young children prepare to go to college. Registration for the series is required before September 30 at https://bit.ly/CollegeReady24. The classes run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays from October 9 to November 6.

“We realize many young parents have dreams of going to college but aren’t sure how to start their education journey while raising their young children. These sessions will walk parents through the admissions and financial aid process and connect them with the resources to support their success as parenting students at SFCC,” Rachel Kutcher, Student Parent Success Program Manager, said.

The prospective parenting students will be offered a free meal during each class. Those who complete the full series of College Ready classes will be given a $125 gift card.

The series will offer attendees:

• An opportunity to explore careers and majors offered at SFCC.
• Assistance in preparing and submitting their college application.
• Help filling out a financial aid application.
• A chance to learn about options for childcare, as well as resources for SFCC parenting students.

Visit sfcc.edu/parenting-students/ to find out more about resources and family friendly spaces for parenting students. For information about the Student Parent Success Program, email parentingstudents@sfcc.edu.

Opening reception and panel for ‘Collective Glass’ from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 12 in the Dean’s Gallery in Fine Arts Center

Exhibition features work by SFCC and IAIA students, as well as Prairie Dog Glass from September 6 through October 4.

Jayne Nordstrom, “Sunport Tray” at “Collective Glass” exhibition at SFCC

Santa Fe Community College’s Art on Campus will host an opening reception and panel for “Collective Glass” from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, September 12 in the Dean’s Gallery in the Fine Arts Center, 6401 Richards Avenue. The exhibition marks the first time glass artists from Santa Fe Community College, the Institute of American Indian Arts and Prairie Dog Glass will come together to display their work. The exhibition runs from September 6 through October 4.

Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel said, “SFCC is delighted to showcase this stunning glass art created by SFCC and IAIA students, alongside pieces from Prairie Dog Glass. The opening and panel will give the public the opportunity to engage with the artists and learn more about this exquisite art form.”

Guided by teacher and mentor Patrick Morrissey, the artists will present their uniquely individual styles of work. “Glass initially comes in many forms and what different artists choose to do with it has infinite variations. Some artists choose to start with sheets of glass and create through kiln fusing, while others work in a hot shop to blow, sculpt, and manipulate liquid glass,” states Patrick Morrissey. “You will see works by emerging glassmakers to seasoned artists who sell their works in galleries and are successful at making a living.”

Refreshments and an artists’ panel will be part of the opening reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, September 12. Four artists will participate in the panel.  “This will be a very educational artists panel,” says student Barbara Bloomberg. “Topics will be based on levels such as ‘How to Take a Piece of Glass Apart with Your Eyes and Understand How It Is Made,’ ‘Glass Processes and Techniques,’ ‘How to Begin: I Want to Be a Glass Artist,’ and ‘Inspirations from Japanese Glass.’”

The exhibition is on display in the Dean’s Gallery (the lobby of SFCC’s Fine Arts Center) during open hours at Santa Fe Community College from September 6 through October 4.

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

Paralegals of Santa Fe Networking Group
First Fall Meeting Sept. 12 at HEC

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

SFCC and IAIA host Open Houses on Sept. 19

SFCC Open House: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
IAIA Open House: 1 to 5 p.m.

Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) and Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) are pleased to announce they will partner—again for the third year—and host open house events on the same day, Thursday, September 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at SFCC, 6401 Richards Avenue and 1 to 5 p.m. at IAIA, 83 Avan Nu Po Road. Visitors are encouraged to visit both campuses—only a six-minute drive or 11-minute bike ride apart—for exciting demonstrations, art exhibitions, campus tours, and to meet students, staff, and faculty at both schools. This event is the perfect opportunity for anyone interested in IAIA or SFCC to learn about their missions, programs, and all they offer to the community. Admission and parking are free at both events.

SFCC Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., September 19, 6401 Richards Ave. 505-428-1000.

SFCC is celebrating its 40th Anniversary. SFCC’s Open House runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tour art studios and watch demonstrations of jewelry making, bronze pouring and raku firing in the Fine Arts Center. See a steamroller printmaking demonstration in the Courtyard. Shop at the “Garage Sale” offered by Friends of the Arts. Check out demonstrations at the Science on Sphere® Theater and visit with representatives from the Health and Science programs. Sign up for tours of the Greenhouse and get free produce grown at SFCC. Visit the film studio. Enjoy the music by DJ Manny Godsey while eating a free Frito pie. Visit information tables for the various college programs. Stop by the Automotive Technology Center and check out the new electrical vehicle trainer. The William C. Witter Fitness Education Center, recently voted for First Place “Best Fitness Classes in Santa Fe” in the Santa Fe Reporter’s Best of Santa Fe, will have free day-passes and class demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and again from 5 to 7 p.m.

SFCC invites the public to view three art exhibitions: “Dream Big! The Art of George Rodrigue” in the Visual Arts Gallery, “The Las Vegas Project: Contemporary Life on the Historic Santa Fe Trail in New Mexico,” in the Main Hallway and “Collective Glass: Artists of Santa Fe Community College, Institute of American Indian Arts and Friends of Prairie Dog Glass” in the Dean’s Gallery in the Fine Arts Center.

IAIA Open House, 1 to 5 p.m., September 19, 83 Avan Nu Po Road. 505-424-2300

IAIA’s open house takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. First, stop by the Dance Circle to hear opening remarks by IAIA President Dr. Robert Martin (Cherokee Nation) at 1 p.m. Attendees can also visit the welcome table to sign up for guided tours of the IAIA campus and participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Mixed-Use Housing Facility for students. Check out numerous demonstrations in the Academic Building’s studios and open studios by artists in our Artist-in-Residence Program. See IAIA’s one-of-a-kind, fully articulating Digital Dome in the Ells Science and Technology Building. Head over to the Performing Arts and Fitness Center to tour IAIA’s gym, fitness center, classrooms, and performance spaces. Connect with nature through IAIA’s Land-Grant Garden and around campus. Enjoy free appetizers and refreshments in the Dance Circle—vegetarian options are available!

(Please note: A vaccination clinic previously announced to be at IAIA during their Open House has been cancelled.)

Look out for more information in the coming weeks as SFCC and IAIA continue to plan these side-by-side, all-ages events. For links to IAIA’s event schedules and updates, and to watch highlights of IAIA’s 2023 Open House, visit https://iaia.edu/openhouse/. For details on SFCC’s Open House visit: https://www.sfcc.edu/iaia-sfcc-open-house-24/. Check back for complete schedules the week of the events.

Those who would like to participate in the SFCC Open House should contact Director of Galleries Linda Cassel via email at linda.cassel@sfcc.edu.

Apply now for Dec. 7 Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair

If you know someone who would like to apply to sell their arts or crafts at the Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair, have them apply as soon as possible. The spots for vendors fill quickly.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, December 7
Download the form here.

Artist applications due Friday, November 8.
For additional information call 505-428-1402/505-428-1675 or email events@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

Sandwiches, salads, burritos and pizza also available.

Ask about vegetarian options if needed.

SFCC Library and Creative Writing program present Fall 2024 Writing Generation series

Register once at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WriGenFall2024

Series includes readings and writing generation sessions by esteemed writers
Carla Crujido – September 18 reading; September 25 creative session
Kasia Merrill – October 23 reading; October 30 creative session
Jake Skeets – November 13 reading; November 20 creative session

Santa Fe Community College’s Library and Creative Writing program present the Fall 2024 Writing Generation Series beginning September 18. 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. The sessions begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and will feature these authors: Carla Crujido (September 18 reading; September 25 creative session); Kasia Merrill (October 23 reading; October 30 creative session) and Jake Skeets (November 13 reading; November 20 creative session.) Registrants will receive a Zoom link via email the morning of each event.

Valerie Nye, SFCC Library Director and associate professor Austin Eichelberger from the Creative Writing program are coordinating the series, which was launched last spring. The sessions are free and open to the public.

“We were thrilled by the positive response the series received last spring,” Nye said. “Participants were emotionally moved by the authors’ readings and inspired by the creative writing sessions. The online format allowed people to join from throughout the region, as well as other parts of the country.”

Eichelberger added, “We’re excited to offer a new line-up of diverse voices. The talented writers certainly will spur attendees to explore their own voices in writing.”

The following authors will participate:

Carla Crujido – September 18 reading; September 25 creative session

Bio:  Carla Crujido is the author of the short story collection, “The Strange Beautiful” (Chin Music Press). Her work has appeared in Moss, Bellingham Review, Crazyhorse, Yellow Medicine Review, Ricepaper Magazine, and elsewhere.

Carla is the nonfiction editor at River Styx Magazine and holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the Institute of American Indian Arts. She lives in the Pacific Northwest.

Kasia Merrill – October 23 reading; October 30 creative session

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.

Jake Skeets – November 13 reading; November 20 creative session

Bio:  Jake Skeets (he/him) is the author of “Eyes Bottle Dark with a Mouthful of Flowers,” winner of the National Poetry Series, American Book Award, Kate Tufts Discovery Award, and Whiting Award. His work has appeared widely in journals and magazines such as Poetry, The New York Times Magazine, and The Paris Review. Other honors include an NEA Grant for Arts Projects, a Mellon Projecting All Voices Fellowship, and the 2023-2024 Grisham Writer in Residence at the University of Mississippi. He is from the Navajo Nation and teaches at the University of Oklahoma.

For additional information, please contact SFCC Library Director Valerie Nye via email at valerie.nye@sfcc.edu or by calling 505-428-1506. For more information about SFCC’s Creative Writing program visit sfcc.edu/programs/creative-writing/.

Inside SFCC newsletter celebrates 40th anniversary and more!

The latest issue of Inside SFCC shares memories and reflections from the past 40 years. Learn about the college’s economic impact, view an inspiring anniversary video, read highlights from Amy Loyd’s commencement address, learn how donations have put a spark in SFCC’s Auto Tech program and more. If you haven’t seen the latest issue of Inside SFCC, check it out here.

SFCC welcomed ‘The Las Vegas Project’

SFCC’s Art on Campus welcomed “The Las Vegas Project: Contemporary Life on the Historic Santa Fe Trail in New Mexico,” a contemporary black-and-white photo exhibition on August 20 with an opening reception. Those who stopped by were able to talk to the project organizer Peter Schreyer.

The travelling exhibition features 52 archival photographs and oral histories by the project organizer Peter Schreyer and eight master class students from the Crealdé School of Art in Winter Park, Fla. Schreyer is a Swiss-born artist, photographer, and arts administrator.

As a proud dual citizen, Schreyer is a passionate traveler and explorer, who leads groups of students to explore both his beloved America and his native Switzerland each year. He has a deep love for the American West where he has led photographic tours to New Mexico and the Four Corners region for more than 30 years.

His enduring admiration for the cultural heritage of Las Vegas prompted him to organize a trip in 2021, bringing master-level photography students from the Crealdé School of Art to New Mexico. This journey commemorated the 200-year anniversary of the Santa Fe Trail and documented the contemporary life in Las Vegas, New Mexico and in nearby communities. The exhibition debuted last year at New Mexico Highlands University and will now be presented for the first time in Santa Fe at SFCC.

Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel said, “SFCC is excited to bring these exceptional archival photographs showcasing contemporary life in Las Vegas to Santa Fe – the heart of the Santa Fe Trail. Alongside the images, each photograph is paired with a meticulously researched and edited oral history, enriching the experience for our students and the community alike.”

Schreyer’s photographs are featured in numerous private and public art collections, as well as in the archives of history museums in the U.S. and Switzerland. His social landscape and documentary photography projects have been showcased in more than 100 solo, juried, and invitational exhibitions across the U.S. and in his native Switzerland.

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

Thank you to Dean James “Jim” Wysong for sharing the photos from the reception. Click to see larger.

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New SGA president sworn in at Governing Board meeting

SFCC Student Government Association (SGA) President Magdelena Archuleta (shown in photo with Governing Board chair Jody M Pugh) was sworn in at the Governing Board meeting on August 28. The other officers are shown seated from left to right: Vice President Santiago Archuleta, Treasurer Marcelo Figueiredo, and Secretary Viviana Archuleta. Congratulations!

Thank you Assistant Executive Director of Marketing Laura J. Mulry for sharing photos.

Explore Transfer opportunities with NMSU School of Social Work
Thursday, September 5

A representative from NMSU School of Social Work will be will be on campus providing information on admissions, academic programs, scholarships, financial aid and more to prospective students. The NMSU representative will be available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 5. 

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

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. Starting this week and continuing 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.

Welcome to Medical Assisting Fall students!

The Medical Assistants program welcomes the newest group of students. Find out more about this accelerated program at https://www.sfcc.edu/programs/medical-assistant/.

Fall career and major exploration workshops begin Tuesday

SFCC’s Exploratory Academic Advisors and Career & Transfer Advisor will be hosting a Career and Major Exploration Workshop series on August 27, September 10, and September 24. All SFCC students are welcome to attend any and every workshop in this series to learn about how to make career and major decisions using self-reflection! Join us in Room 408 or email Katie Studer at mary.studer@sfcc.edu if you would like the link to join virtually! Please use the QR code on the flyer or visit https://www.sfcc.edu/cts-events-rsvp/ to RSVP!

For each workshop you attend you earn a $10 gift card and a raffle ticket for a chance to win a NEW POLAROID CAMERA!!

Join the Student Parent Alliance
Apply by September 9

Earn money while you help improve the college experience for student parents like you! Learn more and apply: https://www.sfcc.edu/parenting-students/student-parent-alliance/.

Student Parent Success Program offers coaching for parenting students
Apply by September 4

The Student Parent Success Program provides 1:1 and small group coaching and support and additional opportunities for participating student parents to connect with peers. Some students are eligible to receive a stipend for their participation. Learn more and apply at https://www.sfcc.edu/parenting-students/student-parent-programs/spsp/

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.

Applications open for APRENDE Early Childhood Teacher Apprenticeship Program

Pre-Apprenticeship for new educators – Earn a NM Child Development Certificate and become qualified as an Assistant Teacher.

Apprenticeship for educators working or seeking work in a classroom – Earn an associate degree in early childhood education and become qualified as a lead teacher.

For more information and to apply: www.sfcc.edu/aprende

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APRENDE Programa de aprendices para los educadores de la educación temprana

Pre-Aprendiz para educadores nuevos – Obtén un Certificado de Desarrollo Infantil y capacitación como Asistente de Maestro

Aprendiz para educadores quienes ya trabajan (o buscan empleo) en un centro/escuela – Se obtiene un título de asociado en la educación temprana y capacitación como un Maestro Principal

Para más información y para aplicar: www.sfcc.edu/aprende

Follow SFCC Foundation on socials!

Mental Health & Wellness Counseling available to students through Uwill

Students, SFCC wants you to know that this summer that students continue to have free access to a licensed counselor through Uwill. Scan the QR code to register and make an appointment.

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

SFCC Academic Advisor Jonathan Harrell to Perform in ¡Viva México!

Academic Advisor Jonathan Harrell will be taking the stage in the upcoming production of ¡Viva México! The Music, Dance, and Poetry of Mexico. This dynamic show celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Mexico and aligns with Mexican Independence Day on September 16.

The production, presented by Teatro Paraguas, is a fully staged performance featuring music, dance, and poetry that spans Mexico’s history from Pre-Columbian times to the modern era. The show includes performances from a talented ensemble, including Ballet Folclórico Xóchitl and Los Niños de Santa Fe. Harrell will be showcasing his skills in both music and poetry, adding his unique talents to the event.

Performance Dates and Locations:

• Teatro Paraguas: September 6-15, 2024
  Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2 pm (except for Sunday, September 15 at 5 pm)
  3205 Calle Marie, Santa Fe
• Museum of International Folk Art: September 20-22, 2024
  Friday and Saturday at 8 pm, Sunday at 2 pm
  706 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe

Tickets are available at $25 for general admission and $15 for those with limited income. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 505-424-1601 for reservations. Additional information about the show is available on the Teatro Paraguas website.

August Computer Updates

Effective 7 p.m. on Tuesday August 20, 2024  Microsoft Operating System and Office updates will be deployed. You will have until 7 p.m. on Tuesday September 3, 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.

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.

Sudeshna Sengupta featured in major ‘Indian Women Printmakers’ exhibition

SFCC School of Arts & Design faculty member, Sudeshna Sengupta’s color-etching and lithographic prints are currently being exhibited in a landmark art exhibition titled, “Indian Women Printmakers” at the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi, India, highlighting important contributions of Indian women to the field of printmaking. NGMA-New Delhi is the largest museum of modern art under the purview of the Govt. of India’s Ministry of Culture.

Her work has been curated from the museum’s esteemed permanent collection for the non-juried section of this exhibit that focuses on the evolution of women’s printmaking in India from the 1960’s to the present.

In the exhibition catalog, the Director of NGMA, Pooja Hali, calls it a “significant milestone in NGMA’s history, democratizing art and offering a gender-inclusive perspective,” while Dr. Shashi Bala’s curatorial note states, “This collection, drawn from NGMA’s esteemed repository, celebrates the enduring legacy and innovative spirit of these artists, highlighting their profound contributions to the art world and society at large. This section of the exhibition focuses on the evolution of women’s printmaking in India. It showcases a remarkable journey of creativity and technical expertise, featuring works that push the traditional boundaries of the medium. Each piece in this collection offers a unique perspective, blending technical mastery with experimental approaches to weave a rich narrative exploring the transient nature of artistic expression.”

Inaugurated on August 12, 2024, by the Hon’ble Minister of Culture, Govt. of India, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, this exhibit continues through September 12, 2024.

Click on images below to see larger.

Steve Martinez and team win Second place at the Demon Invitational Golf Tournament

Stephen “Steve” Martinez, Ph.D., once again represented SFCC at the Demon Invitational Golf Tournament on July 26 at Towa Golf Course at Buffalo Thunder Resort. He and the team he assembled finished in Second Place! Terri Strauss, Raymond Cutter and Nate Torres were also on the team.

In case you’re wondering, there are no medals like at the Olympics, but the win comes with considerable bragging rights! Last year his team finished in Third Place.

Dare we say: Go for the Gold (ahem, First Place) next year!

Convocation meeting celebrated SFCC Assessment Honors Awards and more

SFCC’s Convocation meeting with President Becky Rowley highlighted how higher education is a a pathway to a better life. Updates on the president’s goals, the Strategic plan, CHESS, Human Resources and more were included. See the full Convocation presentation.

One of the highlights was the celebration of the Assessment Awards. Thank you to Executive Director of Marketing and Chief Communication Officer Todd Lovato for sharing photos from the event. Click on images to see larger.

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Employee Community Garden update

SFCC Innovation Center in partnership with the Controlled Environment Agriculture program and SFCC Foundation has spent the summer with volunteers from the SFCC Staff and Faculty to form a community garden on campus. Eleven of the sixteen raised-bed garden boxes have been cultivated by participants from nine campus departments. The garden is producing vegetables and flowers – corn, squash, beans, cilantro, basil, dill, cucumbers, tomatoes, beets, daisies, snapdragons, nasturtiums, strawberries and more. The efforts of these volunteers have beautifully revitalized a campus facility. The garden is located outside the East Wing Eatery.

If you would like to volunteer and cultivate a “box” or work with one of the participating SFCC departments, contact Ondine Frauenglass, Director of the Innovation Center, ondine.frauenglass@sfcc.edu. Visit sfcc.edu/resources/community-resources/sustainability-at-sfcc/garden/ to learn more.

May 2024

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Employees chilled out with paletas!

Everyone was quite busy with Convocation activities. The break to enjoy paletas in the Courtyard was a great way to keep cool and visit with colleagues. Thank you to the Celebation Committee! Also, thank you to Lucia Lucero for sharing these images!

Congratulations to Jocelyn Hernandez-Monsalvo!

Congratulations to Jocelyn Hernandez-Monsalvo, SFCC Bilingual Early Childhood Coordinator as being named one of the 40 under 40 Top Business Leaders by the Santa Fe Hispanic Chamber.

The organization will have an awards celebration for all 40 on Sept. 14. Read more at https://www.santafehispanicchamber.org/40-under-40-2024/

Policy Updates

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

Policy 2-7 Admission of International Students

SFCC Policy 2-7 Admission of International Students, Nicole Ferreira, Ph.D., Academic Advisor and International Coordinator, Principal Designated School Official.

SFCC Policy 2-18 Registered Student Organizations

SFCC Policy 2-18 Registered Student Organizations, Thomasinia Ortiz-Gallegos, Ed.D., Associate Vice President for Student Affairs

SFCC Policy 8-7 Social Media

SFCC Policy 8-7 Social Media, Todd Lovato, Chief Communications Officer/Executive Director of Marketing and Public Relations

Procedures for Policy 8-8 Public Website Management

In addition, the Procedures for Policy 8-8 Public Website Management have been updated. Please become familiar with these Policies and Procedures. Should you have any questions, please contact the Policy Owner or the Policy Author. All employees are responsible for adhering to College Policies and Procedures, posted at SFCC Policies. To learn more, contact Policy Officer Laura J. Mulry, ext. 1776.

CHESS Connection Newsletter – August 21, 2024

If you’re wondering what’s happening with Workday, check out the latest CHESS Connection!

As well as our Workday Student project updates, this issue you can learn about testing sprints and why testing is so important to the student experience. Gain insight into the SIS Vision for Advising and Academic Plans, information on Grants training in Workday, some SIS Vocabulary, plus our new CHESS superstars, including Emily Perez from SFCC and an upcoming Coffee With Kathy!

Read CHESS Connectiot

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!

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Welcome Back BBQ a success

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Thank you SGA and Student Activities for a great BBQ!

Thank you to Student Government Association (SGA) and Student Activities for a Fun BBQ! Also, thank you to Digital Recruitment and Marketing Specialist Ben Lauer for sharing these photos!

SFCC loves those 40th Anniversary cupcakes!

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.

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• Employees
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• SFCC in the news

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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”

07/29/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “New Mexico provided free literacy lessons to nearly 10K kids this summer”

07/19/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “SFCC secures EPA funding to train workers”

06/26/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Dinosaur Trail to open, marking major milestone in connectors project”

06/20/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Local dual-credit programs help students get ahead”

06/17/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Smartboard June 17, 2024 – SFCC announces dean’s list”

06/14/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “As Santa Fe heads into a hot summer, city pool access remains limited”

06/12/2024, Santa Fe Reporter, “Studying Salaries: SFCC starts compensation study to respond to faculty pay concerns”

06/10/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, Smartboard June 10, 2024 – “SFCC, higher education center to close for Juneteenth”

06/04/2024, Los Alamos Daily Post, “NMHED: GEAR UP New Mexico Sparks Career Aspirations For High School Students With Engaging College Tours”

06/03/2024, Santa Fe New Mexican, “Miniature Zozobras are popping up all over Santa Fe”