BANNER SRJC BearFacts Student Newsletter - Spring 2025

SRJC BearFacts Student Newsletter – May 04, 2025

What’s happening at SRJC in the next couple of weeks — events, resources, and key deadlines.
📅 Full College Calendarcalendar.santarosa.edu
🗓️ Academic Calendar (for class deadlines): admissions.santarosa.edu/academic-calendar

 

GRAD CELEBRATIONS

Are you Graduating?  Have you signed up to participate in the Graduation ceremony?  You must sign up by May 16 to participate in the ceremony.  Check your student portal for your invite letter and complete the online form.

events.santarosa.edu/graduation-2025

 


LATINX CELEBRATION!

12th Annual Latinx Celebration Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Haehl Pavilion, Santa Rosa Campus. Register Online at: lfsa.santarosa.edu/latinxcelebration2025 For information call: (707) 527-4383 Who can register? Any student who has or will complete one of the following: Met all requirements to transfer, Career Education (CE) Certificate, AA/AS Degree, EMLS/ESL Certificate, GED/HiSET Certificate.

santarosajuniorcollege.formstack.com/forms/latinxcelebration2025

 

EVENTS

FINALS PREP

The Student Success Team Presents: Finals Prep. Food, Drinks, & Finals Tips. Tuesday, May 6 12-1pm, Wednesday, May 7 12-1pm. Petaluma BBQ Patio (Outside of Campus Cafe)

petaluma.santarosa.edu/workshop-schedule
 

 


ALI YOUSSEFI: WE ARE ONE

 

Ali Youssefi Youth Concert.  The SRJC Baha'i Club proudly sponsors "We Are One - A Family Musical Event for World Unity".  Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 4pm, at Santa Rosa Junior College Newman Auditorium in Emeritus Hall, on Elliott Avenue, next to the Santa Rosa main campus at 1501 Mendocino Avenue. Free admission.  For more information call or text Svetlana Tara-Browne 707-799-3493. Ali's music springs from his belief that humanity is one family, and that music can help elevate our consciousness, helping us feel more connected to our purpose and each other. For those without an SRJC Parking Permit, you will need to buy a ticket from the machine in the parking lot.  The cost will probably be $4.00.  Parking permits are required 24 hours a day.

 

aliyoussefi.com/videos

 


AVANZANDO POSTER CONFERENCE

You are invited to present your research at an on-campus end of semester conference!  This spring we are piloting the first Avanzando Student Poster Conference! This will be an opportunity for all students from all disciplines to present their innovative ideas, findings, and solutions. Whether you are a first-time presenter or a seasoned pro, this is your chance to engage with peers, faculty, and staff.   Student proposals are due by 03/16. Proposals can be for ongoing research and conclusions can be predictions.   Blinded (i.e., anonymous) proposals will be sent to SRJC employees to provide feedback to students. Avanzando staff will be available to provide one-on-one support with poster development. Scholarships will be available to pay for printing of posters.  The conference will be May 9th from 5:30-7:30.

 


TRANSFER CELEBRATION

 

 Join the Transfer Center for our Transfer Celebration on Thursday, May 15, from 12-2 pm in the Bertolini Quad to celebrate students transferring fall 2025 and speak with University Representatives!

transfer.santarosa.edu/transfer-celebration

 

 

PROMOTIONS

CUBCARD PREMIUM = STUDENT SAVINGS

Spring Savings with CubCard Premium. For only $15 per semester. Save on parking. $5 off parking pass. $2 off motorcycle. 10% off bookstore supplies 10% off bookstore purchases year-round. 10% off textbooks. 10% off bookstore textbooks 01/11/25-01/25/25. On campus dining discounts. 10% off any purchase 01/13/25-01/24/25. Off campus discounts. Restaurants, Health & Beauty, Auto-Repair, & More. Your Financial Aid May Pay for Your CubCard Premium. Start saving today!

studentlife.santarosa.edu/cubcard-premium

 


HEALTH TO GO VENDING MACHINES

 

The first Ad has a light blue and grey tone colorway and it includes the health to go logo in a dark blue. The ad shares information about the program "Public Health Vending Machine Initiative, To expand county residents’ access to a range of no-cost health and wellness supplies. Supplies offered Personal Hygiene Kits Dental Hygiene Kits Socks Naloxone Menstrual Products Condoms Pregnancy Tests Gun Lock Fentanyl Test Strips A no cost sign is placed below circled . Below the no cost, there is a email for question intakes. Email as follows: health-to-go@sonoma-county.org  The listed locations and hours of operation are Russian River Health Center - Guerneville M-Th 8am-8pm , F 8am-5pm, Sat 9am-12pm  Santa Rosa Junior College - Santa Rosa  (1st Floor Bertolini Center) M-F 7am-8pm Sat & Sun 10am-3pm  and a North County Location Coming Soon Right below the locations and hours, there's a vending machine icon. Next to the icon, on the right, bolded in blue "For more information scan the code below" Below is the QR code that will take you to our web page. If QR code is not an option web link is "sonomacounty.ca.gov/vendingmachines"  An Ad about the new Health To Go vending machines on campus. The Ad is a Blue, white, and red colorway and it is calling out all bear cubs promoting the vending machine and items it offers, for example, condoms menstrual products, Narcan - Including a how-to administer video on vending  machine screen and much more. The Ad includes a picture of the vending machine to the right. The vending machine is a light blue and has the health to go logo in a darker blue. The vending machine is a replica of what the machines look like with items stocked  The Ad also states it is free and available for everyone. On the bottom right of the Ad the location is include. The location is the Santa Rosa Junior College 1st floor of the Bertolini Student Center  On the bottom it has a web link to learn more about the vending machine program  The web link is sonomacounty.ca.gov/vendingmachines

No se proporcionó información. Visite este sitio web para más información:  https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/vendingmachines

sonomacounty.ca.gov/vendingmachines

 


SRJC APP

 MySRJCApp at Santa Rosa Junior College Your mobile experience for everything SRJC Download today!

welcome.santarosa.edu/mysrjcapp

 


AFTER HOURS MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

Student Health Services offers a service for after hours mental health support.  When SHS is closed, students can call 707-527-4445 and press 8 to speak with a mental health specialist. Multiple languages available.

Llame la linea de apoyo de salud mental cuando Servicios Psicologicos Estudiantiles esten cerrados. Llame (707)527-4445 presione 8 para hablar con un especialista sobre su salud mental.

 


DREAM CENTER

You are welcome here. Undocu - Immigrant - Dream Center (707) 521-7947 dream.santarosa.edu

dream.santarosa.edu

 


DISABILITY CULTURAL CENTER

Disability Cultural Center Hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. The DCC is on the 3rd floor landing of the Bertolini Student Life Center.

drd.santarosa.edu/dcc

 


SOLUNA APP

 Flyer with a space theme that promotes the Soluna App. Reads: Your Space to Be You. Free, confidential Mental Health Support. No Subscription, no ads, no pressure. Chat 1:1 with a professional coach, use interactive tools to de-stress, or explore quizzes, videos, forums, and more. You choose! Totally free for Californias 13 - 25. Search 'Soluna' in the app store or Google Play, or visit: SolunaApp.com  Quote from a student reads:“As someone who has tried dozens of mindfulness techniques to find what works best for me, the Soluna app has been by far the most helpful, efficient, and relevant resource in this chapter of my wellness journey. Soluna’s cultural relevance to Gen Z students sets it apart from other apps, and I’ve found its interface to be shockingly relatable. This Sunday I will have my tenth 40-minute text appointment with the same peer counselor who I have been working with weekly to increase my productivity. He’s been happy to help me and continues to provide impactful insight tailored to my life’s context.” J. Barnes SRJC Student

shs.santarosa.edu/soluna

 

 

SEMESTER SERIES

ATHLETICS

BANNER for Athletics Calendar

srjcathletics.com

 


COPING STRATEGIES FOR HEARING LOSS

Please join us for for this free class that focusses on strategies for coping with hearing loss.  12 MARCH, 2025 JO POWNER: ASK THE AUDIOLOGIST Jo Powner, Au.D., will be back to share information about hearing anatomy, hearing aids and assistive listening devices, and to answer all your questions related to hearing solutions. Jo is a clinician at Kaiser, Santa Rosa and brings a wealth of information and resources to our group.   9 APRIL, 2025 MOLLY SENECAL, ED.D: MEET OUR NEW VP OF STUDENT SERVICES Dr. Senecal will share her inspiring journey as a Deaf woman navigating the college environment and the experiences that led to her appointment as Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services at Santa Rosa Junior College.   7 MAY, 2025 MAURA WONG-COOPER & KISA GETCHELL: TECHNOLOGY FOR HEARING LOSS Maura Wong-Cooper, SRJC Assistive Technology Specialist, and student Kisa Getchell will share tips and tools for using smartphone apps and technology for daily needs. Whether you're tech-savvy or struggle with technology, this presentation is for you! Bring your smartphone!  Contact Debbie Ezersky dezersky@santarosa.edu for more information.

 


GAME VIEWS
A GAME DEVELOPMENT SERIES

Santa Rosa Junior College’s Game Development Program presents its second annual speaker series, featuring industry veterans discussing their careers and the future of gaming. All talks will be streamed live via Zoom from 6:30-7:30 PM. Event links can be found at Game Views 2025. Learn more: https://cs.santarosa.edu/gameviews2025

cs.santarosa.edu/gameviews2025

 

 

Section Header. Bear Clubs Foot Notes

ICC 2024 Fall | Group Picture

Hey! This section of the BearFacts is a plug for clubs! (Clubs created the BearFacts btw!) 
Check out the Club Directory to see when/where clubs meet and contact info to learn more! 

CLUB DIRECTORY | START YOUR OWN CLUB!INTER-CLUB COUNCIL | PETALUMA COUNCIL | CLUB RESOURCES

 

Find your college community. Join a club. Weekly meetups boost health and happiness!* View the club directory website at: studentlifesantarosa.edu/clubs * having face to face contact with friends at least once a week is a strong predictor of better physical and mental health. UBC study 2024

studentlife.santarosa.edu/clubs

 

DISABILITY CULTURAL CENTER

Empowered Connection: A Neurodivergent Approach to Dating & Friendships. Every Monday from 11-12am starting March 3rd. on the 3rd floor of the Bertolini Student Center room 4875. A workshop focused on building strong, respectful, & fulfilling relationships both romantic and platonic! Dating safety, consent, red flags, & healthy conflict resolution!

This illustration shows the Disability Cultural Center's ASL hours, which are every Tuesday from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Disability Cultural Center, on the 3rd floor landing in the Bertolini Student Center.

 

Flyer Advertising the Department of Rehabilitation Drop in hours in the Disability Cultural Center on:  February 5th 10-12pm February 19th 10-12pm March 5th 10-12pm March 26th 10-12pm April 2nd 10-12pm April 16th 10-12pm May 7th 10-12pm May 21st 10-12pm

drd.santarosa.edu/dcc

 

Illustrated flyer for D.C.C Disability Cultural Center with a QR code, butterflies, mushrooms, and text bubbles promoting Instagram, resources, events, and more.

DCC Instagram

 

ENROLL

JOIN THE FORENSICS TEAM

Do you need 1-3 fun low pressure late start transferable units that will build your skills? Enroll in Comm 52 Forensics Speech, Debate, and Performance and join the team! Tuesdays 3-5 pm in Garcia hall 101! Contact director jhamzehee@santarosa.edu with any questions or for an add code!  Perform speeches, stories, plays, films, and poems for TRANSFERABLE UNITS & FREE TRAVEL AROUND THE STATE AND COUNTRY?? Enroll in comm 52 for spring 2025! Meetings/class tuesdays 3pm! Speak! Perform! Travel! Grow!

comm-studies.santarosa.edu/forensics-public-performance-and-intercollegiate-speech-and-debate

 


DRD 352: Stress Management for Academic Success

Santa Rosa Junior College, Disability Resources Department, DRD 352: Stress Management for Academic Success, Section # 4202. Do you or someone you know experience stress? Are you interested in information and resources about stress management? Catalog Description: This course will explore principles and techniques of stress management. It also includes topics specific to disability management. Course Details: Spring 2025 Section # 4202, Tuesday 1/14/2025-Thursday 3/13/2025 (Final), Tuesday & Thursday 9:00am-10:05am, Online Synchronous via Zoom & Canvas, Instructor: Christin Niederberger, M.A.

SEARCH FOR DRD 352 in the SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

 


LATE START SPANISH COURSES

The World Languages department just opened two new Spanish courses for enrollment:  •	SPAN 2 section 6396 – Asynchronous  •	SPAN 40 section 6397 – Asynchronous  Both are late-start courses, beginning the week of February 10. They will run for 13 weeks.

¡ Saludos comunidad SRJC! El departamento de Idiomas del Mundo acaba de abrir dos nuevos cursos de español para inscripción: • SPAN 2 sección 6396 – Asíncrona • SPAN 40 sección 6397 – Asíncrona Ambos son cursos de inicio tardío, que comienzan la semana del 10 de febrero. Tendrán una duración de 13 semanas.

catalog.santarosa.edu


CONNECT SUMMER BRIDGE

SRJC Connect Summer Bridge is an 8-week summer program that combines unit courses with workshops to allow new or returning students to transition from high school or re-entry into community college within a cohort-structured, academically supportive environment.  *Recommended for recent high school graduates and re-entry students, but open to ALL on a first-come, first-serve basis*  Students in SRJC Connect will: - Complete first-year transfer English (English 1A or EMLS 10). - Develop critical skills to help navigate community college and manage anxiety (DRD 372).  - Attend FREE math, mental health, and Career Education workshops.  - Receive FREE daily lunch.  Attend Info Night on Monday, March 10th, from 6:00pm-7:30pm to learn more about the program and how SRJC Connect can benefit you as an incoming or continuing student!

academicaffairs.santarosa.edu/summer-bridge-pilot

 


CARPENTRY

 

Carpentry fundamentals. Launch your career in construction for FREE at SRJC Enroll Now OSHA 10 Prep (ADLTED 740) Carpentry Tools and Safety (ADLTED 739). ✓ Free classes — no tuition and no material fees ✓ Hands-on training in residential framing and rough carpentry ✓ All new tools and equipment in a new building on the SRJC Petaluma campus. ✓ Day, Evening, or Saturday classes offered ✓ Classes offered in Spanish and English ✓ OSHA 10 must be taken before ADLTED 739. Contact us for more information For more information, call 707-521-7962 or email adulted@santarosa.edu . Link to Interest Form for ADLTED 739 (English): https://bit.ly/ADED739English

bit.ly/ADED739English

 

 

INTRODUCCIÓN A LA CARPINTERÍA. Comience su carrera en la construcción totalmente gratis en SRJC Regístrese Ahora Preparación para OSHA 10 (ADLTED 740) Herramientas de Carpintería y Seguridad (ADLTED 739). ✓ Clases gratuitas — sin colegiatura y sin costo de materiales ✓ Entrenamiento práctico en carpintería residencial y carpintería en general ✓Herramienta y equipo nuevo en el edificio nuevo del campus de SRJC Petaluma ✓Se ofrecen clases de día, por la tarde, o los sábados. ✓ Las clases se ofrecen en español y en inglés ✓ Se requiere tomar OSHA 10 antes de tomar ADLTED 739. Contáctenos para más información Para mayor información, llama al 707-521-7962 o manda un correo a adulted@santarosa.edu . Enlace a la Forma de Interés —ADLTED 739 (español): https://bit.ly/ADED739Spanish

bit.ly/ADED739Spanish

 


HVAC

 

SRJC HVAC Fundamentals Program: Register Now! • Register now for the new SRJC HVAC Fundamentals Program! • Online classes with coursework completed on your own time—perfect for working students or those with family responsibilities • Content is relevant to new students or current technicians looking to expand their knowledge • 3-D, immersive simulation training software—free licenses for students • Instructors with decades of teaching and industry experience • Fully accredited and eligible for financial aid • More information and how to register: https://petaluma.santarosa.edu/hvacr

petaluma.santarosa.edu/hvacr

 

 

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    We acknowledge that we gather at Santa Rosa Junior College on the territorial traditional land of t he Pomo People in Santa Rosa and t he Coast Miwok People in Petaluma, past and present. and honor with gratitude t he land itself and the people who have stewarded it throughout the generations.