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Some inspiring examples of the power of philanthropy and the promise of higher education…

Community Colleges: Making the Most of Philanthropic Dollars to Bring Equity to Higher Education | Inside Philanthropy Only a minuscule fraction of higher ed funding goes to community colleges. Guest author Keetha Mills argues donors can get a lot more impact for their buck by giving the community institutions another look.

Join us on Thursday afternoon for this important lecture! Free admission, 3:30pm, Frank Chong Studio Theatre (Santa Rosa campus)

A beautiful example of full-circle philanthropy! To contribute to the Maria de Los Angeles Scholarship Fund, go to: give.santarosa.edu/mdlafund

Santa Rosa-raised artist hopes to create endowed SRJC scholarship for those who need it

EOPS, Bear Cub Scholars, MESA & HOPE staff delivered 50 hot Thanksgiving meals to Bear Cub Scholar students throughout Sonoma County. The meals were donated by IBEW Local 551, who have donated meals to our students since 2020.

Calling all sponsors! Deadline for inclusion in print promotions is this Friday, September 1. Register for sponsorships and tickets today - don’t miss this fantastic event!

We are so excited about our upcoming “Building Futures” event happening September 23rd, 4-7pm on the SRJC Petaluma campus and we hope you are too! It will be an evening of food, wine, music, and fun where you’ll hear stories of student success and meet our new Superintendent/President, all in support of the new Construction Training Center. Tickets and sponsorships are available at https://buff.ly/45PeesM – if you plan to participate as a sponsor, the deadline to be included in program and promotional materials is next Friday, September 1st!

We had a blast celebrating Dr. Frank Chong at our President's Address & Celebration with nearly 500 friends, family, colleagues and community leaders! To honor his legacy, a new scholarship has been established in his name to support first generation students at SRJC - please help us continue to provide life-changing opportunities for students, their families, and the community we share with a gift to the Dr. Frank Chong Scholarship Fund. https://give.santarosa.edu/chongfund

Thank you Impact 100 Redwood Circle for selecting the Santa Rosa Junior College Second Chance Program for a 2023 Community Impact Grant! Second Chance is a student support program for formerly incarcerated students providing academic, career, and personal counseling in a non-judgmental, supportive environment to help students turn their lives around. Jessy Paisley, SRJC Second Chance counselor, accepted the check on behalf of the students. We are grateful for the support of the community to help these students get a second chance!

We couldn't be more excited to share this announcement!

Dr. Maria Angélica Garcia was selected as the sixth Superintendent/President of Santa Rosa Junior College by the Board of Trustees.
Dr. Garcia comes to us from Berkeley City College, where she has served as president since 2020. She is an equity-minded educational leader who is passionate about issues of access, equity, and student success in higher education. Dr. Garcia’s employment with Santa Rosa Junior College will begin on July 1, 2023.
Read more at https://news.santarosa.edu/announcing-next-SRJC-superintendent-president.

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Join us in celebrating and supporting Ag Education at Santa Rosa Junior College at AgStravaganza 2023 on Saturday, May 13th at Shone Farm. This year's event honors Pat Emery as well as the 50th Anniversary of the Ag/NR Department. Tickets are going fast - register today! https://give.santarosa.edu/agstravaganza2023

We are thrilled to welcome the community to our new home on campus! Tonight's ribbon-cutting and dedication of the new SRJC Foundation building included a beautiful tribute by the Sonoma County Pomo Youth Dancers, the unveiling of a 17' mural created by SRJC alumna Maria De Los Angeles, and recognition of our board and generous supporters who help us provide opportunities for all SRJC students, their families, and the community we share.

Check out the Annual Report FY22 from the SRJC Foundation to see what we accomplished in 2022 and what we have planned for the future. The Foundation is proud to recognize our generous donors and share stories of impact and opportunity for our students, their families, and the community we share.https://foundation.santarosa.edu/sites/foundation.santarosa.edu/files/documents/Foundation-Annual%20Report-2022.pdf

Join us June 1, 2023 for the SRJC President's Address & Celebration at Shone Farm! Register now for tickets & sponsorships: https://give.santarosa.edu/pac23

Are you an awesome person who wants to join an amazing team? The SRJC Foundation is hiring a Coordinator, Constituent Relations - apply now! https://foundation.santarosa.edu/staff/constituentrelations

Now is the time to apply for financial aid, including Foundation scholarships! Visit https://santarosa.awardspring.com to complete one application for eligibility for hundreds of scholarships worth thousands of dollars. Application is open now through March 2.

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Calling all music-loving SRJC alumni: we have a special offer for your Sunday afternoon!
SRJC alumni may purchase discounted individual tickets to see the Black Oak Ensemble performance on January 22nd at 4pm for just $20 each! The regular price per ticket is $35, so this is a great deal for a fantastic musical experience.
Praised for its “insightful, committed and masterful performances” (Classics Today) and “fierce eloquence” (London Times), the Black Oak Ensemble is one of the most innovative and exciting chamber ensembles on the international stage. To learn more about the Black Oak Ensemble, visit https://www.blackoakensemble.com.
Discounted ticket purchases may be made in advance online (not available at the door) with the code SRJCALUMS at https://www.cityboxoffice.com/?category=36 or by contacting City Box Office at (415) 392-4400 and indicating that you’re an alumnus of SRJC. We hope you'll join us!
Not available this Sunday? Learn more about the full season lineup at https://chamberconcerts.santarosa.edu or make a tax deductible gift to support the Chamber Concert Series through the SRJC Foundation: https://give.santarosa.edu/chamberconcerts

There is still time to make a tax-deductible year-end gift in support of SRJC students and programs! https://give.santarosa.edu

Last week our executive director J Mullineaux joined interim vice president of student services Robert Ethington and SRJC president Dr. Frank Chong to lead Alena Wall of Kaiser Permanente on a tour of the progress on our new student housing building, a project made possible by a grant from Kaiser Permanente Northern California. They were brave enough to take this photo from the rooftop five stories up! We are excited to open the building and welcome students to their new home on campus this fall. To learn more about how you can support future student residents through naming opportunities in the new building, visit foundation.santarosa.edu.

The SRJC Chamber Concert series has returned to Newman Auditorium (Emeritus Hall) this season, and we’re celebrating with special discounted tickets for SRJC alumni this Friday night!

SRJC alumni may purchase individual tickets to see the Miró Quartet performance on December 2nd for just $20 each! The regular price per ticket is $35, so this is a great deal for a fantastic musical experience.

The Miró Quartet is one of America’s most celebrated string quartets, having performed throughout the world on the most prestigious concert stages. To learn more about the Miró Quartet, visit https://miroquartet.com.

Discounted ticket purchases may be made in advance online (not available at the door) with the code SRJCALUMS at https://www.cityboxoffice.com/?category=36 or by contacting City Box Office at (415) 392-4400 and indicating that you’re an alumnus of SRJC. We hope you'll join us!

Not available this Friday? Other upcoming concerts include Grammy award-winning quartets, internationally acclaimed duos, and solo performers. This 2022-23 season is expected to dazzle audiences with the best in chamber music! Learn more about the full season lineup at https://chamberconcerts.santarosa.edu or make a tax deductible gift to support the Chamber Concert Series through the SRJC Foundation: https://give.santarosa.edu/chamberconcerts

P.S. Concert tickets make great holiday gifts!

Today we are especially thankful for your support of Santa Rosa Junior College. Every investment made in SRJC students and programs creates a ripple effect that elevates the entire community. Thank you for your commitment to the power of philanthropy and the promise of higher education. https://give.santarosa.edu/donate

This amazing event was made possible by a Randolph Newman Cultural Enrichment grant from the SRJC Foundation. We are so proud to be part of bringing Ada to campus to share with our community!

Ada Limón, 24th U.S. poet laureate, speaks in Santa Rosa to power of reading, writing

At age 107, this Santa Rosa veteran is one of the few left whose lives spanned both world wars Al Maggini was no kid the last time a global war erupted amid ruthless, regional aggression and signs of wholesale atrocity, but he volunteered to enlist because, ‘it was my duty to my country.’

It's Election Day! Don't forget to vote!

November is Native American Heritage Month. This commemorative month provides a platform for Native people to share their culture, traditions, music, crafts, dance, ways, and concepts of life. This month is also an opportunity to spark conversations regarding Native American history, rights, culture, and contemporary issues.

Happy Halloween from the SRJC Foundation! 👻🎃

Exciting!

Student applications are now open for the scheduled Fall Semester 2023 student housing. The applications are available in person at the office situated in Plover Hall, Room 535, Santa Rosa campus, or online at https://housing.santarosa.edu/.
More info at https://news.santarosa.edu/node/506.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You can support our future scientists, doctors, nurses and more who will provide patient support by donating to Health Sciences programs at SRJC. Follow the link below and type "Health Sciences" in the comment box section.
https://give.santarosa.edu