Petaluma Bear Cub Broadcast Newsletter
Spring 2026 - May Edition 🌞
Lavender Prom 💜 - Queer Resource Center

Lavender Prom 2026
Saturday, May 2nd | 6PM
Student Engagement & Success Center
Come celebrate the end of the academic year and make unforgettable memories at a dance hosted by Queer Resource Center, Petaluma featuring DJ and Drag Show.
Lavender Prom 2026 is an event where students and community can come and enjoy a night of dancing to cap off the end of the academic year!
There will be a DJ and a special drag performer guest to keep the energy going throughout the night! Click here for more details: Lavender Prom | Calendar of Events
Rock Enroll Days

Get Ready for Summer Registration - We've got you covered!
Need help registering for Summer? Or preparing for Fall Registration? Stop by our Rock Enroll Days at the Petaluma Welcome & Connect Center, located in Mike Smith Hall (Building 500).
Our team is here to support you every step of the way! For more information click here: Rock Enroll | Welcome and Connect Center
Student Success Team

Finals Prep!
Tue, May 5th & Wed, May 6th | 11:30am-1pm
Outdoor Courtyard Campus Cafe
Finals are (finally) here! Join the Student Success Team for a FREE campus lunch and get prepped for finals by finding out what other departments have to offer and building your support team on campus.

Study Nights
Wednesday, May 13th | 5-7pm
Come study with us! Free food, coaching, and resources to help you slay your upcoming exams!
For more information click SST Study Nights | SRJC Petaluma

Meet with your coach!
Student Engagement & Success Center, PC 500
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 including:
- Creating a weekly schedule
- Making a study plan for an upcoming exam
- Getting connected to campus resources
HOPE & Avanzando

Caminos en Salud: Pathways in Healthcare Conference
Lindley Center for STEM Education & The Lindley Quad
SRJC HOPE & Avanzando invite you to our Caminos en Salud: Pathways in Healthcare Conference, a community-centered event uplifting diverse journeys into healthcare. Rooted in cultura and equity, it centers first-gen & Latine voices through panels, a keynote (Penny Tovar, RN), & community connection. All are welcome, students, families, & community.
SRJC HOPE y Avanzando te invitan a Caminos en Salud: Pathways in Healthcare, un evento comunitario que celebra diversas trayectorias en salud. Basado en cultura y equidad, centra voces de primera generación y Latinas con paneles, keynote (Penny Tovar, RN) y conexión comunitaria. Todos son bienvenidos.
Register TODAY https://hope.santarosa.edu/caminos-en-salud-conference
EOPS Program

EOPS Application Closed
The EOPS application is closed for the Spring 2026 semester. The EOPS application will reopen on June 1st.
Check out our website for more information: Home | Extended Opportunity Programs & Services
Financial Aid & Scholarship Opportunities

Financial Aid Support
Welcome & Connect Center, Mike Smith Hall 500
Need financial aid support? We're here to assist you!
Drop-in on Wednesdays from 3-5pm & Thursdays from 10am-12pm for quick & direct support. Set up an appointment to receive in depth guidance and support. Stop by the Welcome & Connect Center or call (707) 778-4141 to schedule an appointment. Click HERE for more details.
Campus Resources & Updates

Bookstore Now accepting EBT
We are pleased to share that the SRJC Petaluma Bookstore has officially been approved to accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
This new payment option will allow eligible customers to use their SNAP benefits on approved food items available through our bookstore as of March 30th.

Student Health Services
Student Health Services has expanded mental health appointments to MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS on the Petaluma Campus.
Stop by the SHS Clinic at 610 Richard Call Building on Monday or Wednesday between 9AM-4PM or call (707) 778-1319 to make an appointment with a therapist or nurse practitioner.
More info: Student Health Services

Sexual Health Clinic
The Sexual Health Clinic is available the first Wednesday of every month on the Petaluma Campus.
Call (707) 778-1319 to make an appointment.
Be proactive about your sexual health - birth control, STI testing and more!
More info: Reproductive Health Services

Bear Cub Hub & Student Email Activation
Activate your Bear Cub Student Email today! The new Bear Cub Hub Student Portal is now live.
Your new SRJC Student ID Number—which you’ll use to access the Hub—was sent to your bear cub and personal email.
Didn't receive your new Student ID Number? Stop by the Welcome & Connect Center for support.

Herold Mahoney Library
You need it! We have it!
Research support, study spaces, textbook loan, tech gear, and more. Find out more, visit us online at SRJC Libraries.
Spring 2026 Hours
Monday-Thursday 8AM-8PM
Friday 10AM-2PM

Therapy Dogs at Mahoney Library
Tuesdays, 11AM-12:30PM
Our favorite fuzzy faces are back all Spring semester to help us take a break from our schoolwork and enjoy some dog time.

Bring it back to the library
Spring 2026 is almost over and it is time to return all borrowed library textbooks, hotspots, calculators and laptops.
The deadline is Friday, May 22nd.

Free Farmers Market
1st Tuesday each Month from 12-2PM @ Outdoor Courtyard
Join us for our final free farmers market of the semester on Tuesday, May 5th from 12-2PM! In partnership with Redwood Empire Food Bank, our Free Farmers Market provides all SRJC students with the opportunity to take home groceries for FREE.
Check out the Calendar of Events for more details.

Courtyard Cafe Spring Hours
Building 400
The Courtyard Cafe is open this Spring semester every Monday-Thursday between 8AM-2:30PM. Stop by for some yummy fresh food options including breakfast, grill, and 'casa sabor' selections!
Apply for a dining meal pin through Basic Needs! Have questions? Stop by the Welcome & Connect Center.
Bookstore May Hours
The bookstore will be open the week of 5/17 M-F from 8:45am - 4:15pm for finals.
Closed 05/25 and 5/26 for Memorial Day and Asian American & Pacific Islander Day.
The store will be open 5/27 & 5/28 from 9am to 3pm

Rental Textbooks DUE May 22nd
Textbooks can be returned to both campus bookstores regardless of which campus you originally rented them from. If you will be out of town, working late, etc. make arrangements beforehand so your books get returned on time.
Your books can be returned by a friend, family member, classmate, or via mail.
