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SRJC BearFacts eNewsletter - 3.12.23 Publication

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

Monday, March 20 – Sunday, March 26, 2023 – Spring Break (No Classes)

April 1 – DEADLINE to apply for your degree and ensure that your name is included in the 2023 Commencement Program. Click here to login to your Student Portal and apply today!

Spring 2023 Vaccine Update:

The Vaccine Mandate will continue. If you have not already done so, upload your information in advance of your spring registration date.

1) Register on time so that you can be cleared in advance of the winter campus closure.

3) Read about your steps to become cleared here.

For help, call the Vaccine Mandate COVID Helpline at (707) 524-1500 or email cleared4@santarosa.edu

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

Student Elections: Apply Now to Run for 2023/2024 Student Government Positions!

STUDENT ELECTIONS APPLY TODAY! 2023 Shape the future of SRJC Build your resume Sharpen Professional Skills Earn a Stipend Election Coordinator Zack Miranda zmiranda@santarosa.edu studentlife.santarosa.edu/student-elections Election Applications due March 17th

Student Elections Application

Women's History Month 2023: Schedule of Events

For More information and descriptions of each Women's History Month event, visit: https://events.santarosa.edu/womens-history-month

Student Success Team Presents: Midterm Prep

Midterm Prep: “Need an extra hand with studying for your midterms? Come meet with the Petaluma Student Success Team on Monday, March 13th from 11am - 1pm at the Student Engagement and Success Center, Mike Smith Hall Building 500, to get help creating a study plan, to hear some tips to best prepare for exams, and to learn about resources that will help you through those midterms - services such as SHS, Tutoring Services, and Basic Needs will be there to offer support! We will also be providing pizza and beverages to help you power through studying!”

Zero Waste Curious? Join A Discussion About Escalating A Zero Waste Lifestyle

Zero Waste Curious? Bring your lunch for a discussion about escalating our zero waste lifestyle by eliminating single-use items from our daily routines. Share your favorite zero waste products. In-Person Discussion: Tues., March 14th, 12-1 Bertolini Hall Dining Room, Santa Rosa Campus On Zoom Wed., March 15th, 12-1, Zoom Meeting ID: 414 512 3997

SRJC Environmental Forum: From Environmental Awareness to Action

SRJC’s Environmental Forum Wednesday 3/15/23 12:00 – 1:15 pm ──── Doyle Library 145 Santa Rosa Junior College 1501 Mendocino Ave Santa Rosa, 95401 ──── Or via Zoom ID: 849 1552 0445. March 15, 2023 FROM ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS TO ACTION Natasha Juliana, Cool Petaluma Campaign Director Pete Gang, Architect and Climate Activist. Petaluma residents Natasha Juliana and Pete Gang have long been aware of our society's impacts on ecosystem health, biodiversity, the Earth’s climate system, and the prospects for a livable future. They each followed the call to move from environmental awareness to action. Together with a community of like-minded folk, their actions over the last several years have taken root in a first-in-the-county Climate Emergency Resolution, formation of a Climate Action Commission, a city-wide goal of carbon neutrality by 2030, a first-in-the-nation ban on new gas stations, a ban on fossil gas in all new construction, a new commitment to bikefriendly streets, and much more. Come listen to their stories of successes, of challenges, and of lessons learned! Cool Petaluma is a grassroots effort that launched in January of 2022 with hundreds of volunteers ready to take action: preparing for emergencies, reducing carbon emissions, saving water, and building vibrant communities, block-byblock, neighborhood-byneighborhood.

Time is Gold Workshop with Welcome and Connect Center

Hoping you are well as we approach the midpoint of the semester. If you work with any students who you feel could benefit from a peer led workshop discussing attention, procrastination, as well as staying motivated throughout the semester, please pass along the following information- Need tips on staying motivated and building good habits? Join First Year Peer Coaches for a peer - led workshop TIME IS GOLD- ATTENTION & PROCRASTINATION this coming Wednesday 3.15 at 12:15pm! Location: Plover Hall Room 531 -Building Good Habits -Attention -Procrastination

Career Education Student Success Team Presents: Communication & Collaboration Workshop

Communication and Collaboration Workshop: “Communication is something you do every day- could you do it better? This workshop will help you evaluate your own skill level and ensure greater success in the workplace, in the classroom, and in life! Join the Petaluma Student Success Team on March 15th from 12:15 to 1:00pm and lets learn how to make a dream team and ease the process of finishing important tasks at hand. The workshop is going to take place in person at the Student Engagement and Success Center, Mike Smith Hall, Room 102 and on zoom at ID# 7077783616”

Spring 2023 Concert Series: Viva La Musica!

Spring 2023 Concert Series ORCHESTRA. ¡Viva La Musica! Cynthia Weichel, Director. featuring Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Mariachi Cantares de Mi Tierra José Soto, Director. FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 7:30PM $12 General/$6 Students, Seniors & Children  MUSIC.SANTAROSA.EDU  (707) 527-4249 Burbank Auditorium SRJC Santa Rosa campus Cynthia Weichel, Director ¡Viva La Musica! featuring Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Mariachi Cantares de Mi Tierra José Soto, Director Spring 2023 Concert Series ORCHESTRA 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 and athletics--and application for District employment.

Second Chance Expungement Workshop

Free Farmer's Market at SRJC Petaluma

Free Farmers Markets at SRJC Petaluma! Mar. 7th, 12-2pm Apr. 4th, 12-2pm May 2nd, 12-2pm. Pick up fresh produce and other groceries. Free! Patio adjacent to the Student Engagement & Success Center (500). petaluma.santarosa.edu/welcome

One Love Diversity Fair

SRJC Job and Internship Fair 2023

Job and Internship Fair 2023! TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2023 1:00PM - 4:00PM BERTOLINI STUDENT CENTER For more information and a complete list of employers, please visit careerhub.santarosa.edu | (707) 527-4329 Event open to all students, alumni and community members. Register to attend on Handshake: https://santarosa.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/39271

Save the Date: We The Future Conference 2023

FRIDAY APRIL 21ST, 9:00AM-2:30PM Hosted by Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) and North Bay Organizing Project (NBOP) This FREE day-long conference aims to raise consciousness and inspire action. For those feeling the call toward political engagement, We the Future offers an opportunity to build solidarity among activists of color, working-class folks, interfaith allies, feminists, members of the LGBTQ+ community, immigrants and the undocumented, labor organizers, and environmentalists whose diverse work is united by a desire to build a more just, humane world. This year’s theme, “Justice for the Generations: The New Realities of Work, School, and Identity,” emerges from the deep need to create a new and equitable future for all. After enduring three years of uncertainty due to the pandemic and the continuing challenges of climate change, the We The Future conference organizers understand that we cannot go back to “normal” and that “normal” wasn’t working, to begin with. People are seeing a desire to shape a new way of functioning that will promote justice, equity, access, community care, and sustainability in all aspects of life for current and future generations. Attendees will explore the widespread and growing demand for flexible and supportive working environments, the shifting approaches in education, and the importance of identity formations and self-exploration after isolation. Our keynote speaker is Christian Smalls, the founder and president of the Amazon Labor Union, an independent, democratic, worker-led labor union at Amazon in Staten Island. He is also the founder of The Congress of Essential Workers (TCOEW), a nationwide collective of essential workers and allies fighting for better working conditions, better wages, and a better world. For questions feel free to reach out to Kimi Barbosa, SRJC Petaluma at ksoeiro@santarosa.edu, 707-778-2427

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

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SRJC Student Club Corner

Students for Recovery Presents: Let's Talk Recovery

Let's Talk Recovery - a substance use awareness presentation with narcan training and faculty speaker panel. hosted by daniel lionett, students for recovery president. join us April 25th at 6 PM at Mombo's pizza and refreshments. prize drawing will take place at the conclusion of the event. see you there!! RSVP at srjcstudents4recovery@gmail.com

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.

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