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JANUARY 2025
Welcome Back! Please read below for upcoming events and information about services available to you.
Important Updates
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To meet your last minute spring term needs, we are open for Saturday Services this week, Jan. 11th from 9 am – 3 pm; Petaluma Counseling, Welcome & Connect Center, A&R, Bookstore, Library, EOPS and Assessment Services will be open. https://welcome.santarosa.edu/saturdayservices |
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Monday, January 13, 2025 CLASSES BEGIN
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Monday, January 20, 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday (No classes, District Closed) |
Upcoming Events
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Free Farmer's Market Due to winter break, there is no Free Farmers Market in January. The Food Pantry remains open, and the next Free Farmers Market will be February 4th, 11:30am-1:30pm under the outdoor canopy (between buildings 400 & 500). More information here. |
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Free Takeout Tuesday Tuesday, January 14th , noon -1pm. In the Petaluma Student Engagement & Success Center. Join us for the first Free Takeout Tuesday! Each 2nd Tuesday of the month. Free lunch and the opportunity to connect with a campus leadership who are eager to hear about your experiences and hopes for the Petaluma Campus offerings. Come hungry, and willing to share your thoughts! |
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Student Success Team Workshop: Get Set Up for Success & Syllabus Review Workshop It's almost time for the semester again so let the Petaluma Student Success Team help you set yourself up for success. Join us Wednesday Jan. 15th from 12:00-1:00pm for our 1st workshop. Topics include reviewing your syllabus, knowing how to navigate canvas and planning out your week for success. The workshop is going to take place in person at the Petaluma Campus Student Engagement & Success Center, Mike Smith Hall Building 500, Room 114. |
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Student Success Team Workshop: How to Use AI Effectively Workshop Curious about how AI can boost your productivity and academic success? Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn practical tips and tools for using AI responsibly and ethically in your studies and beyond. Join us Tuesday Jan. 28th from 12:00-1:00pm. In collaboration with EOPS, students in EOPS who attend will receive a contact! The workshop is going to take place in person at the Petaluma Campus Student Engagement & Success Center, Mike Smith Hall Building, 500 Room 114.
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Saturday Services: January 11, 2025 from 9:00am to 3:00pm
For your convenience and last-minute needs, many offices will open for in-person services on Saturday, January 11th, 2025. SRJC staff and student leaders will be available to provide hands-on support for new and returning students with admissions requirements, information about financial aid and scholarships, campus life, registering for classes, and much more!
For more information follow the link: Saturday Services Schedule | Welcome and Connect Center |
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Shepard Fairey: On The Wall
On view through Friday, April 11, 2025
Stop by the Herold Mahoney Library Gallery during Library hours to view bold and thought-provoking artwork by the internationally recognized contemporary artist Shepard Fairey.
Fairey is known for creating visual works that advocate for various causes, including women's rights, presidential elections, and keeping Earth habitable for current and future generations.
Find related resources in the SRJC Libraries' Shepard Fairey: On The Wall Exhibit Guide. |
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Sign up for Library Workshops! SRJC Libraries has workshops to help you earn extra credit AND learn valuable skills for finalizing your research projects. Sign up today! There is something new to learn about every month! In January and February, we offer:
For descriptions, dates & times, and registration information, visit Library Workshops.
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SRJC Therapy Dogs are here for you all 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 pm. Spending time with therapy dogs helps reduce your school, work, and life stresses! |
Service Updates
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The Petaluma Welcome & Connect Center (Mike Smith Hall 500) is open Monday through Thursday 8-5, and Friday 9- noon. 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 |
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Student Success Team Welcome to the beginning of the spring semester! This month's academic theme is “Preparedness”. The Student Success Team is here for you to help you start the semester strong. Meet with your team of Success Coaches to make a plan for your success this semester. 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, 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 (PICC) at Jacobs Hall, Room 116. Find the campus mural, find us! We are open Monday – Wednesday from 8:30am – 5pm, Thursday from 8:30am – 3:30pm, and Friday by appointment. Visit our website to check our Spring 25 events: Our House Intercultural Center | SRJC Petaluma (santarosa.edu). You on Instagram? So are we! Give us a follow @srjc_pet_interculturalcenter! Email Aaron at asolorio@santarosa.edu if you have any questions or stop by! |
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Herold Mahoney Library You need it. We have it! Borrow textbooks, laptops, graphing calculators, books & more! Find your favorite study space with a view! Settle into a cozy chair or pod, grab a study room or big table!! We offer printing (color and black/white), copying, scanning, computer access, accessible workstations, and more. Get Support from Librarians! Drop-in at the Research Desk or find us online via Online Chat or make a Research Appointment. We can help you find great sources and cite them too! Find out more, visit us online at SRJC Libraries. OPEN HOURS at Mahoney Library on the Petaluma Campus! Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am to 8:00pm Friday: 10:00am to 2:00pm Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Get a Head Start on Spring! The library is open for Saturday Services on January 11th, 9am to 3pm - This is a great day to pick up laptops, graphing calculators and more, while supplies last!!
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Admissions and Records Welcome to the Spring 2025 semester at SRJC Petaluma. The Admissions & Records Team is here to help with all of your enrollment needs, so stop by the Welcome & Connect Center, Mike Smith Hall, PC 500 or call us at (707)778-2415. We are open M, T, TH 8 am – 5 pm, W, 8 am – 7 pm and F 8 am –12 noon.
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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. Students can join a zoom time to obtain virtual assistance. Join us on Thursday, February 20, 2025, for SRJC Petaluma Campus Financial Aid Fun Day in the Student Success & Engagement Center from 11 am – 2 pm! Student Financial Services staff will be assisting students to complete their financial aid applications and celebrating with lunch, music, photo booth, and a resource fair. More information to come. |
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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 ✨ Why Apply?
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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 Petaluma Bookstore updated hours on our website at https://www.bkstr.com/santarosastore/store-hours. We are also including more vegetarian options to our grab-and-go sandwiches and salads. Come in and check it out! We have a vending machine for school and testing supplies located next to the Exchange Bank ATM machine. Shop online 24/7 for clearance and discounts at https://www.bkstr.com/santarosastore/shop/sale-and-clearance. Please stop by and welcome Devry Jones as the new SRJC Petaluma Bookstore Manager.
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Coffee Cart Spring 2025 the coffee cart opens on January 13, 2025 and is in the Courtyard Cafe’ Building 400. Pacific Dining is introducing smoothies to the menu at the Petaluma Coffee Cart. The hours are Monday - Thursday 8 am - 1:30 pm.
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Student Health Services
Student Health Services Clinic is open on the Petaluma Campus Mondays & Wednesdays 9:00 – 4:00. Nurse Practitioner Appointments both days and mental health appointments Wednesday only. Once a month on Wednesday is our Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinic from 1:00 – 4:00. Next one is Wednesday, February 12th. Confidential services include STD testing, birth control counseling and services, paps and breast exams. For more information and to make an appointment, call SHS at 707-778-3919 or visit our website shs.santarosa.edu
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The Student Support Center (Richard Call Building, 600 & 608) is OPEN with the following services: The Disability Resources Department (DRD) provides academic support and services for students with disabilities. Telephone: (707) 778-2491, Email: petalumadrd@santarosa.edu Web: SRJC Disability Resources Assessment and Testing Services is currently providing ACE exams, Distance Education Proctoring Services, EMLS Placement & Orientation, and Accommodated SRJC exams as well as 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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