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SRJC BearFacts Student Newsletter – May 18, 2026

What’s happening at SRJC in the next couple of weeks — events, resources, opportunities, and key deadlines.
📅 Full College Calendar: calendar.santarosa.edu
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CURRENT UPDATES

 

GRANDUATION 2026

Sat, May 23 | 8 a.m. | Bailey Field - Santa Rosa Campus
The Graduation Ceremony will be held on May 23, 2026, at 8:00 AM sharp on Bailey Field.
For more information, visit SRJC’s Graduation website!

events.santarosa.edu/graduation-2026 

 

ONGOING CAMPUS EVENTS

ATHLETICS

BANNER for Athletics Calendar, Santa Rosa Junior College

srjcathletics.com

 

STUDENT-LED

Section Header. Bear Clubs Foot Notes

ICC 2026 Spring | Group Picture of the Inter-Club Council members standing together and smiling towards the camera on JC steps outside

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

 

PROMOTIONS

ENROLL IN CALFRESH

Calfresh is now available to More College Students! Starting June 1, 2026, if you’re enrolled at a • California Community College (CCC), • California State University (CSU), or • University of California (UC) Your associate or bachelor’s degree program helps you qualify for CalFresh What does this mean for you? • Use CalFresh to pay for groceries • Stay focused on school Find out if you’re eligible, apply today: Go to BenefitsCal.com Call 1-877-847-3663 (FOOD) Find an office at CalFreshFood.org

benefitscal.com

 

ASL SOCIAL HOURS

SRJC Disability Cultural Center ASL Social Hour. All levels are welcome—whether you’re brand new or fluent, come sign, meet new people, and connect in a supportive space! Every Monday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, and every Wednesday from 1:30pm to 2:30pm. In the Disability Cultural Center, 3rd Floor, Bertolini Student Center. For Interpreting Services and other access needs, scan the QR code!

https://drd.santarosa.edu/dcc

THERAPY DOGS IN THE DCC!

 

SRJC Disability Cultural Center Therapy Dog Wellness Hours. 12 pm to 1pm Feb 10th and 24th, Mar 10th and 24th, Apr 7th and 21st, May 5th and 19th. Come by the DCC on the 3rd floor of Bertolini for some therapy dog love! For Interpreting Services and other access needs, scan the QR code! SRJC Discrimination statement: 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 non-discrimination 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. Text surrounded by dog prints and an image of a golden retriever.

https://drd.santarosa.edu/dcc

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. Regular hours for Doyle include Monday-Thursday 8am to 9pm. At Mahoney Library, the hours Monday through Thursday are 8am to 8pm, and Fridays from 10am to 2pm. Find what you need at the library! This includes Quiet Study, Talk Zones, Group Work, and more! Doyle Library Cafe is open Mondays through Thursdays 8am to 1pm. The libraries also offer printing and scanning, research help, textbook loan, tech gear, and therapy dogs. SRJC Libraries; Santa Rosa Junior College

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. Taking a class at Shone Farm and need a ride? If you don't have any other transportation, you may quality for a free Uber voucher! Rides available to currently enrolled students at Shone Farm class/classes. Travel to Shone Farm from one of 3 different SRJC locations. Shone Farm Uber Voucher Pilot Program will subsidize up to $50 per ride, but tips and ride cost beyond $50 will be the responsibility of the student rider. Learn more at tinyurl.com/yt43z3eh. #ShoneFarm, #UberVoucher #Fall2025 #StudentSupport #SRJC

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

 

SRJC STUDENT TRANSIT OPTIONS

Sonoma Marin SMART Area Rail Transit. SRJC Student Discount SMART 31-Day Pass Pilot Program is available for $50 with current SRJC enrollment (ride for 31-Days unlimited on SMART). Limited passes are available; first-come, first-served. Apply online now at maps.santarosa.edu/smart-31-pilot. To access free public transportation, get your current validation sticket on your Student ID card. Student ID cards are available at: 1. Santa Rosa Campus; Student information Desk (Bertolini Student Center, 1st floor) and 2. Petaluma Campus: Welcome and Connect Center (Mike Smith Hall, Building 500). By choosing public transit, you're saving money, reducing your carbon footprint, and you're also supporting a more connected and sustainable campus community! Sponsored by the SRJC Student Transportation Fee, SRJC Student Life & Cultural Programs and the SRJC Bookstore. Sponsored by PetalumaTransit, SCT, and Santa Rosa City Bus. ALL FREE!

maps.santarosa.edu/getting-to-campus

 

ENROLL

 

ENROLL IN ART 5

Looking for a fun, hands-on way to get creative this summer? Sign up for ART 5: 3D Design! This foundational course is essential for many art majors and is a great way to make something amazing this summer. IN THIS COURSE STUDENTS WILL: •Explore theories & applications of 3D Art •Build with hands-on tools & materials •Create a portfolio of original 3D artwork MONDAY - THURSDAY 8:30AM - 1:00PM Instructor: Emiko Ogasawara

 

ENROLL IN AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE

English 31: African American Literature. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12pm to 1:30pm in Emeritus 1626. This course is a survey of African American literary expression of the 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries and how it ties to the culture as it means to examine the interconnections between African American writing, music, visual arts, and folklore. The class will examine a range of genres, including painting, sculpture, fiction, poetry, music, drama, autobigraphy, nonfiction, and comics from the earliest published works by African Americans through to the present day, emphasizing the public sociality of Black lives and the responses to it. Further, the class will examine the formal connections of tradition-how differing authors work and rework certian styles, techniques, genres, and structures to represent African Americans. The class will explore a diverse body of ideas which nonetheless coalesce around the preoccupations of identity, freedom, mobility, sovereignty, and security as they relate to the African American experience. That thorugh an examination of key historical and political moments-e.g. segregation, Jim Crow, the Great Migration, war(s), The Black Codes, civil rights, and the feminist(s) movement(s)-this class is concerned with closely connecting artistic expression that has helped to shape American culture. This is important as the different aspects thread together the African American culture, as it is important to note that one of the best ways we process the tragic things that happen in our lives (individually or as a group) is through stories, dance, and music. 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

 

 

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.