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November 2024
Please read below for upcoming events and information about services available to you.
Important updates
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Don’t forget, clocks go back one hour on Sunday, Nov. 3rd at 2 am
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SRJC is closed on Monday, Nov. 11th in observance of the Veteran’s Day Holiday. | |
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SRJC is also closed Thursday Nov. 28 – Sunday, Dec. 1st for Fall Break. (No classes, District Closed) |
Upcoming Events
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Free Farmer's Market November 5th, 11:30am-1:30pm under the outdoor canopy (between buildings 400 & 500). You can pick up fresh produce and other groceries. Can’t make it? Leftover produce and other items are moved to the Welcome & Connect Center after each event. More information here.
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Free Takeout Tuesday November 12th, 11:30am-1pm. In the Student Engagement and Success Center (PC500). Join us for the first Free Takeout Tuesday! Each 2nd Tuesday of the month. Free lunch and the opportunity to connect with a campus department or service. This time we are serving sandwiches from the Marin Catering Company! See you there! |
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Student Success Team Workshop: Search & Prepare for Internships Thursday, November 7th — 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Want to connect your classroom to the job market? Learn what steps you can take while earning your certificate or degree that can help you obtain an internship in your field of study. Location: Petaluma Student Engagement & Success Center, Mike Smith Hall, Building 500, Room 114 |
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Student Success Team Workshop: Embrace Wellness: Self-Care Strategies for Success Thursday, November 14th — 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Anxiety can pile up at the end of the semester. The Student Success Team is here to assist you in creating strategies to manage stress and define success! Location: Petaluma Student Engagement & Success Center, Mike Smith Hall, Building 500, Room 114
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Student Success Team Meet with your Student Success Coach! This month's academic theme is "Self-Care". Now that we’re past midterms, it’s important to give ourselves a mental health break. The Student Success Team is here to support you with self-care tips that will carry you to the end of the semester. Meet With Your Coach! We are here to help you! As Success Coaches, we are students like you, and each team member can help connect you to resources and help you improve your student success skills. If you would like help with:
We are available for appointments in person and online. To meet with a coach, go to: https://calendly.com/petstudentsuccess/petaluma-coaching-meeting?back=1&month=2024-10 , or stop by our office in the Student Engagement & Success Center, Mike Smith Hall Building 500! We look forward to working with you! Text/Phone: 707-778-3616; Email: studentsuccess@santarosa.edu |
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Sign up for Library Workshops! Every month SRJC Libraries offers workshops that help you hone your research skills, save time, and stay organized, including:
For descriptions, dates & times, and registration information, visit Library Workshops. |
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SRJC Therapy Dogs are back for Fall Semester at Mahoney Library Come say “Hi” and visit with the popular SRJC Therapy Dogs. Our friendly pups are at Mahoney Library every Tuesday from 11 am to 12:30 noon. Spending time with therapy dogs reduces school and work stress! |
Service Updates
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The Petaluma Welcome & Connect Center (Mike Smith Hall 500) is open Monday through Thursday. You can access student life opportunities, the Food Pantry, get help with campus technology, get connected to campus resources, and more. More info: petaluma.santarosa.edu/welcome Bear Cubs Basics We want you to be less stressed and more successful in your academic goals! Bear Cub Basics provides free resources to students such as: Food Vouchers, Food Pantry, On Campus Laundry, Assistance with Cal Fresh and more. Fill out your application to get started. |
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Student Success Team Welcome to the fall 2024 semester - We are here to help you! As success coaches, we are students just like you, and each member of our team can help connect you to resources and help you improve your student success skills. We can help you create a study plan to follow throughout the semester, and improve your study skills, note-taking, and time management skills. To make an appointment with a coach, go to: https://calendly.com/petstudentsuccess/petaluma-coaching-meeting?preview_source=et_card&month=2024-08, or stop by our office in the Student Engagement & Success Center, Mike Smith Hall Building 500! We look forward to working with you! Text/Phone: 707-778-3616; Email: studentsuccess@santarosa.edu |
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Petaluma Intercultural Center Stop by the Petaluma Intercultural Center (PIC) at Jacobs Hall 116. Find the campus mural, find us! Within the PIC you’ll find opportunities for deeper levels of student engagement through:
In the center, we also have free coffee and tea, a gender-inclusive bathroom, free coffee and tea, a food pantry outlet, and more. The Petaluma Intercultural Center is also home to our Madiba Scholars program. The mission of Madiba is to support and guide Black students through their academic journey through mentorship in educational and career development endeavors. The vision is to create a safe space for students to thrive in their academics and to foster thought leaders and change makers. Check out our website to stay up to date with our upcoming events: Our House Intercultural Center | SRJC Petaluma (santarosa.edu). Email us at ourhouse@santarosa.edu if you have any questions or stop by!
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Visit Mahoney Library on the Petaluma Campus!
Find out more online at SRJC Libraries. NEW HOURS at Mahoney Library on the Petaluma Campus! Starting August 19th, Mahoney Library will be open longer and later!!
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Admissions and Records Are you thinking about dropping a class? Are you receiving Financial Aid? If so, you should check in to see how dropping a class can affect your Financial Aid. Once you are sure you want to drop, the Admissions & Records Team is here to help, so stop by the Welcome & Connect Center, Mike Smith Hall, PC 500 or call us at (707)778-2415. |
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Financial Aid Financial Aid appointments are available in the Welcome & Connect Center Mondays, 1-5pm and Thursdays, 8:30-12:30pm if you have advanced questions about loans, special considerations for unique circumstances, an appeal or a disqualification. |
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Counseling Counselors are available to assist students in making an informed decision about their education goal and course of study and to develop an education plan. Counseling Services are offered by appointment (in-person, phone or zoom) and/or via Express Drop-in (in-person, phone or zoom). For more information and/or to schedule appointments stop by the Counseling office, Kathleen Doyle Hall, PC 216 or call (707) 778-3914. |
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EOPS
Come visit us at the EOPS office in Jacobs Hall 109 on the Petaluma Campus! We’re thrilled to announce that EOPS Applications for Fall 2024 are still available! What is EOPS? ✨ Why Apply?
Already a part of the program? Stop by our office on November 18th and November 19th for support with registering for your Spring 2025 classes! Ready to take the next step? Apply now to see if you qualify! Visit Us: Our office hours are: Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your college journey. We can’t wait to help you succeed!
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Tutorial Center If you need help in a class, you’re not alone! We offer a FREE tutoring program to help. Use all available resources early to get the best start in your classes. https://college-skills.santarosa.edu/welcome-srjc-tutorial-center |
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Bookstore The Bookstore continues to be open evenings, Tuesday thru Thursday from 5:30pm to 7pm. We also are adding more vegetarian options to our grab and go sandwiches and salads! Come in and check it out! |
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The Student Support Center (Richard Call Building, 600 & 608) is OPEN with the following services: Video: How the DRD can support your success as a student The Disability Resources Department (DRD) provides academic supports and services for students with disabilities. Telephone: (707) 778-2491, Email: petalumadrd@santarosa.edu Web: SRJC Disability Resources Assessment and Support Services is currently providing ACE exams, Distance Education Proctoring Services, ESL Placement, and Accommodated SRJC exams. In person GED testing. Telephone: 707-778-3908, Email petalumatestingservices@santarosa.edu Web: SRJC Assessment Services & Testing and Support Services |
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GED Testing is available in-person on the Petaluma Campus! See dates and times on our website. Located in the Richard Call Building, PC 608, Call 707-778-3908 for more information. GED Pricing for In-person testing and retake rules will change in California: Currently California charges $35 per subject for the GED® test at a Test Center. Starting July 1, 2023: California charges $41 per subject for the GED® test at a Test Center. FREE GED Prep Courses are also available online or on the Santa Rosa Campus, also known as College Skills (CSKLS 731-733). Classes available in English & Spanish. |
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Career Hub Information for Career Workshops, appointments for resume assistance, campus employment and more go to: https://careerhub.santarosa.edu/ CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS... |
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SRJC ID Cards are BACK
Student Identification (ID) cards are available for FREE. Having a Student ID card is essential as it will serve as your official student identification and provide access to on-campus events. You will also be able to ride FREE on any Sonoma County, Santa Rosa or Petaluma buses with a current enrollment sticker. You can come get your physical Student ID now at the following locations:
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