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SRJC BearFacts Student Newsletter – January 18th, 2026

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

Current Updates

Ongoing Campus Events

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CURRENT UPDATES

 

SRJC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN

SRJC Scholarships for continuing and transferring students Application open from January 19 through March 2 With over 650 scholarships and millions in funding, SRJC can help make your college journey more affordable. This is your moment, claim the FREE money to support your education. You've earned it! Find the application on santarosa.awardspring.com Student Financial Services

https://santarosa.awardspring.com

OPEN HOUSE & FINANCIAL AID FUN FAIR

Plover Hall Open House and Financial Aid Fun Fair February 11 from 11 am to 2 pm 11 am in Newman Auditorium, special guest speakers Food, games, financial aid application support and more Student Financial Services and CSAC Cash for College

https://financialaid.santarosa.edu/financial-aid-workshops

SRJC BEAR CUB HUB

Bear Cub Hub coming soon! Log in to your @bearcubs student email today!

https://sis.santarosa.edu/

VIRTUAL TALKING CIRCLE

Multiple Opportunities to Join Wednesday, January 28, 2026: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday, February 18, 2026: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday, March 25, 2026: : 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday, April 22, 2026: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM LOCATION: Virtual Email to request the Zoom link: dream@santarosa.edu Join our Virtual Talking Circle, part of the Undocu Bienestar Series —a supportive space to heal, learn, listen, and share within community 🌱✨ This circle is guided by our bilingual psychotherapist, Brijida “Brijit” Aleman, M.A., and is open to students seeking connection and support 🤝

https://shs.santarosa.edu/current-events

 

ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

 

Yellow poster picturing text: Rotary Scholarship Program, Up to $5,000. 14 Scholarships for SRJC Students, visit www.santarosarotary.com/scholarships for details. Available to a variety of student: Transfer Students, Veterans, and Transfers. Apply now through March 1, 2025. Created by Rotary Club of Santa Rosa Foundation

www.santarosarotary.com/scholarships

 

ONGOING CAMPUS EVENTS

ATHLETICS

BANNER for Athletics Calendar

srjcathletics.com

 

CINEMA SERIES

Petaluma FIlm Alliance and SRJC Associated Students Present the 2026 Spring Cinema Series. Showcasing great films on Wednesdays nights. Intro at 6pm, screening at 7pm and discussion until 10pm. The following dates and movie titles are: 2/11 Mean Girls, 2/18 Bugonia, 2/25 Sentimental Value, 3/4 Hamnet, 3/11 A Nice Indian Boy (filmmaker and talent in conversation), 3/25 Easy Rider, 4/1 Blade Runner: The Final Cut, 4/8 Under the Lights (filmmaker in conversation), 4/15 Sirat, 4/22 The Dating Game (filmmaker in conversation), 4/29 Strangers on a Train (A Stop/Start Deconstruction with filmmaker Alexandre Philippe; Begins at 6pm), 5/2 18th Annual FIlm Fest Petaluma (at the Mystic Theatre), 5/6 Dazed and Confused. Located at Carole L. Ellis Auditorium, SRJC Petaluma Campus. Visit petalumafilmalliance.org. Tickets are $6 for students, $7 general, and FREE with CubCard Premium.

PetalumaFilmAlliance.org

STUDENT-LED

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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

 

YOUNG DEMOCRAT MEETINGS

Fight for our Community! Be the change you want to see! Get involved in local politics and learn how policy affects you at the SRJC Young Democrats.Meeting 4-5 pm every Monday, Room 4734 Bertolini, second floor. Everyone is welcome, and come with questions

https://www.instagram.com/srjc.youngdems/?hl=en

 

PROMOTIONS

NEW LIBRARY HOURS AND STUDY SPACES

Find your study spot at SRJC Libraries including images of students in different study areas in both Doyle and Mahoney libraries. New hours at Doyle library include Fridays 8am to 4pm and Sundays 11am to 5pm.

libraries.santarosa.edu

 

EXPANDED PICK UP/DROP OFF LOCATIONS

Shone Farm Santa Rosa Junior College Expanded SRJC Pick Up/Drop Off Locations Shone Farm Santa Rosa Campus Roseland Public Safety Training Center Uber

https://shonefarm.santarosa.edu/student-resources

 

SRJC STUDENT TRANSIT OPTIONS

Description from submitter: Dear Student, Thank you for registering for a course at SRJC Shone Farm. Please note that during the Fall 2025 semester, SRJC is launching a Shone Farm Uber Voucher Pilot Program. This pilot program is launching to provide students with equitable transportation to Shone Farm. If you are interested in being part of this pilot program, you will need to complete this form: https://santarosajuniorcollege.formstack.com/forms/shone_farm_uber. Criteria include: Enrollment in-person Shone Farm class/classes during Fall 2025 Must maintain enrollment in Shone Farm class/classes. Uber vouchers will be cancelled if classes are dropped. There are no other transportation options available to Shone Farm. Uber travel between SRJC Santa Rosa Campus, 1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 and Shone Farm, 7450 Steve Olson Lane, Forestville, CA 95436. Pick up and drop off locations are at Burbank Circle, Paratransit Stop and at Shone Farm Building 56. Uber Shone Farm Voucher ridesharing with other Shone Farm students is encouraged, though not required. No rides are allowed for non SRJC students. Details of the pilot program: Time limit: Fall 2025 Valid until voucher expires on your last class up to December 19, 2025, or when the program is full. Minimum redemption value: $10 Maximum redemption value: $50 Note if the Uber ride is more than the maximum value for a one-way ride, then the remaining financial responsibility is on the student rider. Tips are not included and the optional responsibility of each student rider. To Participate: SRJC student completes the online form: https://santarosajuniorcollege.formstack.com/forms/shone_farm_uber. SRJC student will receive an e-mail acknowledging enrollment in the Shone Farm Uber Voucher Pilot Program and instructions on how to participate. You will be accessing the pilot program through the Uber App using a code. Any questions can be directed to Hilleary Zarate, 707-527-4239, hzarate@santarosa.edu or Deborah Ziccone, 707-778-3637, dziccone@santarosa.edu. Thank you for your interest in this pilot program. -SRJC Transportation Staff

maps.santarosa.edu/getting-to-campus

 

ENROLL

 

ENROLL IN COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATION

Planning your next steps after high school? Introduction to College and Career Preparation. Start strong. Plan your path. Own your future. Join Us This Spring! Whether you're still figuring things out or ready to dive in, this course will help you feel more confident and prepared for the transition to college and beyond. Discover careers that match your interests and abilities. Build a resume and cover letter. Learn about disability-related supports in college and the workplace. Get involved in college life and career education events. DRD 370A: College & Career Prep Online Asynchronous 2/2/26-5/15/26 The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities, including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services, athletics, and application for District employment.

 

 

ENROLL IN AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE

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BEARFACTS INFORMATION

Newsletter Information

BearFacts Student Newsletter is a publication from the Student Life & Cultural Programs office. The purpose of the BearFacts bulletin is to provide students with information about SRJC activities, engagement opportunities, and important deadlines and to promote student retention and success.

All submissions can be made using the Student Communications Form. Submissions are subject to approval, and may be edited for length & clarity.
Email the BearFacts Editor with any questions: okeach@santarosa.edu

SRJC Non-Discrimination Policy

The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its pol ides, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This non-discrimination policy covers admission. access and treatment in District programs and activities--including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and athletics--and application for District employment. The Sonoma County Junior College District is an equal opportunity employer

Land Acknowledgement

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.