BEARFACTS BLOG | UPDATED WEEKLY BY OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE

SRJC BearFacts eNewsletter - 5.7.23 Publication

Effective January 2022 - Spring 2023: SRJC will require proof of full vaccination. Exemptions to the requirement are only those based on law for approved medical and religious reasons.

April 24 – Summer 2023 Priority Registration Begins

May 11 – Fall 2023 Priority Registration Begins

May 19 – Lavender Graduation

May 20 – Latinx Graduation

May 26 – Celebrate Career Education

May 27 – SRJC Commencement Exercises/Main Graduation

May 29 – Memorial Day Holiday (No classes, SRJC Closed)

May 30 – Asian American & Pacific Islander Day (No Classes, SRJC Closed)

Pilot Transportation Program for SRJC Students: Clipper BayPass

PILOT PUBLIC TRANSPORTAION PROGRAM Fall 2022-Summer 2024

Currently enrolled SRJC Students can get a Clipper BayPass free of charge. This pass provides transportation on all bus, rail, and ferry service in the 9-county San Francisco Bay Area region on lines where Clipper passes are accepted. This program is FREE to SRJC students, who will remain eligible through summer 2024 - as long as they are enrolled. This is a two-year pilot project to study the benefits of a transit pass that provides access to all transit services in the 9-county Bay Area.

After submitting the online form, Spring 2023 students must pick up Clipper BayPay by May 26, 2023.

For more information, visit the website at https://sustainability.santarosa.edu/clipper-baypass-faq

Finding Your Purpose: A Meditation Workshop

You Are Invited: Spend Time with Specially Trained Comfort Dogs

YOU ARE INVITED The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This non-discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities, including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services, athletics, and application for District employment. Image by Shayna Douglas - unsplash.com SPEND TIME WITH SPECIALLY TRAINED COMFORT DOGS TUESDAY, MAY 16 12:30-2:00 Third floor Bertolini Student Center, Santa Rosa 11:30-12:30 Richard Call Building, Room 609, Petaluma To request ASL interpreting services, contact InterpretingServices@santarosa.edu, or text (707) 230-3895 at least one week prior to the event.

Lavender Graduation 2023

On May 19th, 2023 at 4:00pm we will be holding Lavender Graduation for our LGBTQIA2S+ SRJC Students who are receiving degrees, certificate(s), GED or transferring without a degree! There will be a mini reception ceremony, food, and music. Graduates will receive a rainbow sash! This celebration is free.

First time hearing about Lavender Graduation? Dr. Ronni Sanlo, a Jewish Lesbian created Lavender Graduation because she was denied attending her own children's graduation due to her sexual orientation. In the year 1995 Dr. Ronni Sanlo teamed up with Michigan State University and created the first ever Graduation that recognizes LGBTQIA2S+ Graduates, which is now celebrated on many campuses. Our LGBTQIA2S+ Graduates deserve to be recognized, click here to RSVP or Scan on the QR Code. Students please make sure to register by May 8, 2023 and click on the Graduate RSVP . Attendees register by May, 10, 2023.

2023 Latinx Graduation - Registration is now open!

Dear College Community and SRJC Students, Registration link to the 10th Annual Latinx Graduation is now available. We are excited to honor the Latinx Graduates this year with an in-person celebration on Saturday, May 20th, from 10am – 1pm. The Latinx Graduation honors student’s multiple achievements. Students are eligible to apply if they have received or will receive any of the following this (2022-23) academic year: Acceptance to transfer to a four-year university AA/AS Degree Career Education (CE) Certificate or Adult Education Certificate ESL Credit/Non-Credit Certificate High School Equivalency Certificate (GED/HiSET) In addition, participating students are eligible to apply for the Latinx Graduation Scholarship. Information on how to apply to this scholarship will be given to students once they fill out the 2023 Latinx Graduation Registration Form. Please help us spread the word and share with interested students. For questions, please call (707) 527-4383 or send an email to bcamargo@santarosa.edu.

Querida comunidad y estudiantes del colegio, El enlace de inscripción para la 10ª Graduación Anual Latinx ya está disponible. Estamos entusiasmados de honrar a los graduados latinx este año con una celebración en persona el sábado 20 de mayo, de 10 a.m. a 1 p.m. La graduación honra los múltiples logros de los estudiantes. Los estudiantes son elegibles para participar si han recibido o recibirán cualquiera de los siguientes este año académico (2022-23): Requisitos para transferirse Titulo Asociado AA/AS Certificado de Educación Profesional Certificado de ESL Certificado de GED/HiSET Además, los estudiantes participantes son elegibles para solicitar la Beca de Graduación Latinx. La información sobre cómo solicitar esta beca se dará a los estudiantes una vez que completen el formulario de inscripción. Por favor, ayúdenos a correr la voz y compartir con los estudiantes interesados. Si tiene preguntas, llame al (707) 527-4383 o envíe un correo electrónico a bcamargo@santarosa.edu.

Free Breakfast, Lunch, & Finals Supplies At Student Life During Finals Week

Student Art Show

SRJC Men's Rugby Returns!

The very successful Santa Rosa Junior College Rugby program is set for a return on campus this Spring Semester. After a two-year hiatus, because of the Covid Pandemic, the intercollegiate team is looking for a renewed presence in the Northern California Collegiate Rugby Conference. SRJC Rugby is looking for anyone interested in learning and competing at a high level in the game of rugby. Having not been on campus for the past two years, the team is looking forward to fielding a team in both rugby union (15 players a side) and the Olympic form of the game, 7 a side rugby. SRJC Rugby will be competing at the collegiate division 2 level, because of some changes to eligibility standards recently enacted by USA Rugby and Collegiate Rugby. We will no longer be competing at the small college level.

SRJC Rugby has always competed at a high level after being formed in 1998. SRJC has been ranked as high as 4th nationally on two occasions in the past. Traditionally, it has played in the Northern California Collegiate Rugby Conference. The 7’s season will begin in March this spring and the 15’s season is ending soon, but the JC team should be able to find a few matches depending on the number of players the team is able to attract.

The coaches would like to meet prospective players in an organizational meeting in the very near future. They are working to reserve a room on campus where the meeting can be held. The coaches can be reached by phone at (707) 236-2160 or by email at WrenRugby4@comcast.net. Steve Wren and Waisea Kauvesi , who have coached the team for the past several years are hoping to have a large turnout of potential players. Practices have typically been held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 on campus. Games are typically on Saturdays. If you are interested in playing rugby at SRJC, please contact the coaches as soon as possible.

Information on when and where the organizational meeting is to be held will be announced soon.

SRJC Music Presents: Spring 2023 Concert Schedule

TICKETS FOR BURBANK AUDITORIUM EVENTS ARE $12 GENERAL, $6 STUDENT/SENIOR/CHILD. CONCERT CHOIR and CHAMBER SINGERS "Before the Dawn" Wednesday, March 15, 7:30 pm Burbank Auditorium Jody Benecke, Director Nancy Hayashibara, Accompanist Premiering: “Call to An Open Sky” by Nancy Hayashibara, composer SYMPHONIC BAND and JAZZ BAND "Storytellers" Thursday, March 16, 7:30 pm Burbank Auditorium Dr. Jerome Fleg, Director SRJC Band & Jazz Band perform musical stories involving the mysterious Mena Mountain and the great triumphs of the mythical Piasa creature! ORCHESTRA "¡Viva la Musica!" Friday, March 17, 7:30 pm Burbank Auditorium Cynthia Weichel and José Soto, Directors Featuring Mariachi Cantares de mi Tierra (from Luther Burbank Center for the Arts). MUSIC DEPARTMENT STUDENT RECITAL Friday, April 7, 12:30pm Forsyth Hall, Room 105 Free Admission Dr. Mark Anderman, Director Nancy Hayashibara, Accompanist A formal recital of vocalists and instrumentalists in a variety of musical styles. BENNETT FRIEDMAN JAZZ QUARTET Thursday, April 13, 7:30pm Newman Auditorium (Emeritus Hall) $15 General, $10 Student/Senior Ticket sales at the door, cash only. Guitarist Randy Vincent, bassist Jeff Denson, and drummer Kendrick Freeman will be featured. Proceeds from the concert benefit the SRJC Foundation Jazz Studies Fund. SRJC JAZZ COMBOS Wednesday, May 10, 7:30pm Newman Auditorium (Emeritus Hall) $10 Ticket sales at the door, cash only. Bennett Friedman, Director Students of jazz performance will play jazz standards and unveil their creative works. Proceeds benefit the SRJC Foundation Jazz Studies Fund. STUDENT PIANO RECITAL Friday, May 12, 7:00pm Newman Auditorium (Emeritus Hall) Free Admission Dr. Rudolph Budginas, Director Beginning through advanced students. VOCAL RECITAL with GUEST ARTISTS "Chansons d’Amour" Wednesday, May 17, 7:30 pm Burbank Auditorium Jody Benecke, Director Students of Diction and Repertoire for Singers ORCHESTRA with SRJC CHOIRS "Above and Beyond" Friday, May 19, 7:30 pm Burbank Auditorium Cynthia Weiche

SRJC Health PEERS Wellness Newsletter: Subscribe Today!

Free Remote Psychiatric Services for Students - Every Tuesday

Free Remote Psychiatric Services for Students 707.527.4445 Contact SHS the week before if you are interested in signing up for a session Every Tuesday Need a computer? We can help!

Volunteer This Spring! Earn Units For Volunteering with Community Engagement

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS... Are you interested in earning CSU transferable units for volunteering in the community? CI 51 may be the course for you! This course is a self-directed student volunteer program designed to facilitate experiential learning and service to the community. Volunteer placements include animal care facilities, clinics, day care centers, hospitals, recreation programs, schools, senior care centers, and various social service agencies. Note takers may also take this course. Students volunteer 52.50 hours per unit per semester for 0.50-3.00 units. Please contact Laurie Bacci, Community Engagement Coordinator to schedule an appointment to discuss course requirements - lbacci@santarosa.edu.

SRJC Bear's Den Grill is Open!

The Student Survey wants to know: Do you feel respected at SRJC? Do you feel welcome? What challenges are making your studies more difficult? Is finding parking really that hard?!* Santa Rosa Junior College is committed to helping our students succeed in college. This survey is our longest running longitudinal study, 21 years now! It aims to understand the student experience and measure if SRJC is meeting the Institutional Learning Outcomes used for Accreditation. Your participation will contribute to the diverse groups and opinions that make our college so strong. Take the survey. Tell your friends. The survey is available in English and Spanish. Si necesita asistencia en Español con el encuesta estudiantil, favor de llamar a la Oficina de Servicios Estudiantiles del Centro del Sudoeste de SRJC al 707-527-4229. If access issues due to disability arise, please contact the Disability Resources Department at (707) 527-4278 for support. Survey closes November 4, 2022 Contact SRJC’s Office of Institutional Research with any questions or comments about the survey. Learn more about the survey at: Research.SantaRosa.edu/2022StudentSurvey research@santarosa.edu *Historically, parking was selected as one of the top challenges to getting an education at SRJC for many survey cycles. The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expres-sion, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This non-discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities, including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services, athletics, and application

The Bear's Den is Open Monday through Friday in Spring 2023!

The Hours are: Monday - Thursday, 7:00am-1:00pm and Friday 7:00am-12:00pm

We are also excited to announce that the JC Fresh Delights Cafe is opening up the grill at the Bear's Den in Santa Rosa for Lunch Monday-Thursday from 10:00am - 1:00pm! Stop by for some delicious breakfast and lunch items, hot off the grill. Don't forget, CubCard Premium members get $.50 off Bear's Den with a purchase of $4.95!

Why CubCard Premium? Take Advantage Of Special Discounts This Semester!

CubCard Premium Members: Don't Forget to use your discounts! Learn more about CubCard student discounts and purchase a membership at studentlife.santarosa.edu/cubcard-premium

Food Pantry Information / Informacion Sobre La Despensa De Alimentos

FOOD Despensa de ALIMENTOSSpring 2023 Primavera 2023 Santa Rosa Campus Bailey Field Kiosk Starting January 24, 2023 Tuesday & Wednesdays 10 AM - 3 PM Please bring your Student ID# Open to all students enrolled in Spring semester classes! Para todos los estudiantes inscritos en clases de primavera! Campus de Santa Rosa Kiosco de Despensa del Campo Bailey Comenzando Enero 24, 2023 Martes y Miércoles 10 AM - 3 PM Favor traer su número de identificación estudiantil Petaluma Campus The Food Pantry is open Monday - Thursday, 8 AM - 5 PM, and Friday 8 AM - 12 PM in the Welcome & Connect Center. The pantry is stocked with snacks, instant meals, and dried goods. La despensa de alimentos está abierta de lunes a jueves, de 8 AM a 5 PM, y los viernes de 8 AM a 12 PM en el Centro Welcome & Connect. La despensa está equipada con bocadillos, comidas instantáneas y The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This non-discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities, including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services, athletics, and application for District employment .

SRJC Libraries: Research Help

Need help after hours? Get help from your librarians using the Online Chat from SRJC Libraries. We are here Mondays-Saturdays, and weeknights we are open until 10pm. Visit: libanswers.santarosa.edu

College Night at The Gravity Vault Climbing Gym on May 12th

Friday, May 12th, 5-9:30 pm show your current College Student ID (or a current class schedule) and get 50% OFF A DAY PASS + FREE RENTALS! There will be a Black Diamond Demo from 5-8 pm (exclusive discounts on orders placed at the demo) and a Slackline Challenge from 7-8:30 pm where the winner receives an epic prize! ✋🏼 BEFORE THE EVENT: - Be sure to fill out a waiver to save you time the day of. If you are UNDER 18 you MUST HAVE YOUR LEGAL GUARDIAN FILL OUT A WAIVER FOR YOU: https://gravityvault.com/locations/marin-county-ca/waivers - Please allow for some time prior to the event for mandatory gym orientation, so that you can become familiar with our facility, climbing safety measures, and what is available to you during the event. - If you are new to our gym and certified to belay elsewhere, you will need to take a top rope belay test. (50% off discount only valid for 05/12 from 5-9:30 pm.)

25th Annual Healdsburg Jazz Festival

We are thrilled to celebrate our 25th Anniversary Healdsburg Jazz Festival with 9 days of concerts in Wine Country. We’re presenting today’s hottest artists like NEA Jazz Master Dianne Reeves, 2023 Best New Artist and Best Jazz Vocal Album Grammy Award winner Samara Joy, percussion maestro and Healdsburg Jazz artist-in-residence John Santos, and so many more. With ticketed and free community concerts, the Festival has something for everyone. Join us for this spectacular celebration as we honor our glorious past and pave the way for the next quarter century! June 17-25. Learn more at https://healdsburgjazz.org/

Bear Club Foot Notes Graphic

SRJC Student Club Corner

Join SRJC Braille Club!

Hello fellow Bear Cubs! Have you ever felt like the only student on campus with a visual impairment or blindness? Have you ever wished you could collaborate with other students to talk about, adaptation or mobility around SRJC? My name is Destiny and I want to introduce the Braille Cubs, a group to students to share and learn. With the support of Disability Resource Department we are starting a support group for students with visual impairments and blindness. Any supportive ally’s, friends or JC alumni are welcome. Except March 17, and 24 we will be meeting Friday’s, at 10:30 AM in person at Disability Resources Department or via Zoom! Topics will include, adaptive technology, mobility on campus, independent living challenges, and so much more. Like the owners of Two Blind Brother’s said “Your greatest challenge is your greatest gift” so lets see what we can do together! For more info, email dsnell1@bearcubs.santarosa.edu

Welcome to the coolest corner for club information in the Bearfacts!
Here you will find important information and links for clubs, and much more.

2022-2023 Student Clubs

Club List and Meeting Locations

For more information about SRJC Clubs contact:

Vacant, Vice President of Clubs - Santa Rosa

D'Juan Brundidge, Vice President of Clubs - Petaluma

Fall 2019 ICC Leadership Photo

(Pictured Above) Santa Rosa ICC Executive Officers 2019-20
Elisa Fragoso, Spring 2020 Secretary, Holly Pilling, Spring 2020 Vice-Chair, Burnice Nyamien, 2020 ICC Chair and VP of Clubs - Santa Rosa, Jorgen Go, Spring 2020 Treasurer

Check our website for more ICC Updates!

Click the image below for more info on SRJC Bear Cubs!

For the most up to date information and to connect with fellow students, please download the MySRJCApp to your mobile device.

For more information, click here to visit the Welcome and Connect Center website.

The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin,
ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex,
gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or
practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age.
This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities - including
but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and athletics - and application for District employment.

Get Social:

BearFacts Student eNewsletter is a publication from the office of Student Life, Equity & Engagement Programs.

The purpose of the BearFacts bulletin is to provide students with information about SRJC activities, engagement opportunities, and important deadlines

and to promote student retention and success.

All submissions can be emailed to the Student Graphic Artist/BearFacts Editor, zmiranda@santarosa.edu.

Submissions may be edited for length & clarity.