Spring 2026 SRJC Petaluma Campus Updates by SRJC Petaluma

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Community • Connection • Celebration

Friday, May 15
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Fac Ops Yard

Join us for the SRJC Petaluma Annual Last Friday Barbecue—a time to come together in community, build connections, and celebrate the end of the semester. Enjoy great food, relaxed vibes, and a chance to connect with colleagues and friends. All are welcome!

IT’S MAY SO IT MUST BE THE LAST FRIDAY BBQ!

Campus Updates – Spring 2026

Attend the Spring Student Research Conference

Thursday, May 7
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Student Engagement and Success Center

Join us for the Petaluma Student Research Conference, where students showcase original research, creative projects, and hands-on innovations. Explore a wide range of disciplines through engaging poster presentations, connect with student scholars, and celebrate the spirit of inquiry and discovery. Prizes will be awarded to top presentations—come support and be inspired!

Fashion Studies Introduces Mending Bar

The campus community is invited to the Fashion Studies Mending Bar at Climate Ready Cotati on March 28th from 10 AM to 2 PM. This second annual event focuses on sustainability, where fashion students will offer garment mending and repair services.

Attendees will learn to create DIY iron-on patches and explore the basics of Sashiko stitching. Educators are encouraged to share this with students and consider offering extra credit for attendance.

The event will take place at the Cotati SMART Station. Admission is free.

Discover Joy and Resistance at We the Future 2026!

Friday, April 24, 2026

Join Santa Rosa Junior College and North Bay Organizing Project for the 9th Annual We the Future Social Justice Conference.

This year’s theme explores the connection between joy and resistance—how creativity, culture, and storytelling help communities sustain themselves and imagine new futures.

Keynote Speaker: Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez
Writer, organizer, and public intellectual focusing on undocumented and formerly undocumented Latine communities.

Schedule:

  • Keynote: 9:30 AM
  • Breakout Sessions: 11:20 AM & 12:25 PM
  • Information Tabling & Lunch: 1:15 PM

Opportunities:

  • Submit a session proposal
  • RSVP for the event
  • Host an information table

Contact: interculturalpet@santarosa.edu

SRJC Fashion Show – The Equinox

Thursday, April 30
7:30 PM (Doors open at 7:00 PM)
Clocktower Plaza, Petaluma Campus

Inspired by the balance between night and day, The Equinox explores identity, creativity, rebellion, and hope through fashion.

Tickets go on sale March 27.

Seeking volunteers: hair, makeup, dressers, ushers, and models.

Foster/Adopt Puppies

North Bay Animal Services is seeking foster homes for:

  • Frosty (Female)
  • Jet (Male)
  • Brownie (Female)
  • Spotification (Female)

These 4-month-old puppies are fully vaccinated and great with other dogs.

Contact:
North Bay Animal Services (Ask for Bella)
Phone: 707-762-6227

President Hosts Pop-Up Chat Event

On March 10, President Dr. Angélica Garcia hosted a Pop-Up event on the Petaluma Campus. Students, staff, and faculty gathered to enjoy pizza, connect, and learn about student clubs and engagement opportunities.

Sonoma County Golf Classic

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is hosting its First Annual Sonoma County Golf Classic on July 13.

The foundation honors firefighter Stephen Siller and supports:

  • Families of fallen first responders
  • Gold Star families
  • Injured veterans
  • Efforts to end veteran homelessness

Registration is open.

Employee of the Month

Congratulations to Maria Padilla Campos!

New Faculty Professional Learning Day

Held on February 20, welcoming seven new faculty members with a campus tour highlighting key services such as:

  • Café
  • Dining Commons
  • Bookstore
  • Library
  • Tutorial Center

Blue Zones Project Approved™ Worksite

SRJC Petaluma has been recognized as a Blue Zones Project Approved™ Worksite, reflecting a commitment to health and well-being.

Highlights include:

  • Purpose Workshops
  • Cooking demonstrations
  • Campus wellness initiatives
  • Community partnerships

Put a Plant Slant on Your Plate

Healthy Eating on the Run

Tips for healthier choices:

  • Choose baked potatoes or salads instead of fries
  • Add vegetables to sandwiches
  • Use hummus or avocado instead of mayo
  • Load up on vegetables at salad bars
  • Avoid processed toppings
  • Eat smaller portions at buffets
  • Choose veggie-based wraps
  • Keep healthy snacks on hand

Veggie Tales

Vegetables are the top food choice for people trying to eat healthier, according to a Tufts University study.

Plant Slant (Power 9®)

Blue Zones populations focus on plant-rich diets including:

  • Beans
  • Whole grains
  • Vegetables

Nutrition Tips

  • Fruits and vegetables (fresh, frozen, or canned without added salt/sugar) are all healthy choices
  • Include protein like beans, fish, or poultry
  • Choose whole grains
  • Eat leafy greens for vitamins and antioxidants

Quick Lunch Ideas

  • Salad with greens and homemade dressing
  • Whole grain meals
  • Baked potato with vegetables
  • Packed lunches with nuts, fruit, or soup

Eat the Rainbow

Different colored foods provide different nutrients:

  • Red: tomatoes, strawberries, peppers
  • Orange: carrots, oranges, peaches
  • Green: broccoli, spinach, peas
  • White: cauliflower, onions, potatoes
  • Purple/Blue: blueberries, eggplant
  • Yellow: corn, bananas, squash

Vitamin C Question

Which has more vitamin C per half-cup?

Answer:
B. Chopped red peppers (85 mg) vs. cherry tomatoes (18.5 mg)