Come see for yourself why Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) is ranked #1 Community College in New Mexico, as well as #4 Nationally!
It’s your turn to witness the educational impact our students experience on a daily basis.
This event hosted by Santa Fe Community College Foundation (SFCCF) allows you to experience SFCC from the perspective of a student.
Choose one class from each session
Attendance to the event includes complimentary enrollment in 2 mini classes of your choosing, and entry into a raffle with amazing prizes donated from the automotive technology and aquaponics departments, and SFCC and SFCCF swag bags.
Session 1:
Science on a Sphere
with Kelly Trujillo, PhD, School of Sciences, Health Engineering and Math
Science on a Sphere ® (SOS) is a room-sized, global display system that projects images of atmospheric storms, climate change, and ocean temperature onto a six-foot diameter sphere. Come experience Earth like you have never seen it before.
Max participants - 16
NM History
with Steve Martinez, PhD, Dean of Liberal Arts
This class will cover an introduction to the history of New Mexico from the pre-Columbian times to the present day. The elements of this course are designed to inform on the major events and trends that are essential in the understanding of the development of New Mexico within the context of the Americas.
Max participants - 16
Stretch Class
with Rachel Weber, Instructor
During the 30 minute class we will do a warm-up, routine, and a cool down. This will be a guided full body self-stretch with bands. Make sure to wear comfortable clothing!
This class requires participants to sign a waiver.
Max participants - 16
Art on Campus
with Linda Cassel
Art on Campus is responsible for the college’s vast art collection. Its mission is to ensure the educational, cultural and artistic experience of students, employees and visitors through exposure to the arts. The college exhibits an impressive art collection that greets the eye – indoors and out– with museum-quality artwork in various media by acclaimed artists.
Max participants - 16
Session 2:
Tin Work Picture Frame
with Richard Gabriel
The art of tinwork has been practiced in many parts of the country. New Mexican tinwork has a unique style influenced by generations of craftspeople. Award winning Spanish market artist Richard Gabriel introduces you to the tools used in traditional New Mexican tin work. Learn punching, cutting, and embossing techniques, while working from start to finish on your own picture frame.
Max participants - 12
Automotive Technology
with Julia Furry, MBA, Director of Automotive Technologies
SFCC’s Automotive Technologies Program is a one-stop shop for everything you need to become an automotive technician. All classes are taught by ASE Certified Technicians in a real-life instructional atmosphere that will aid your knowledge skills and understanding of an automotive repair business.
Max participants - 16
Pickleball
with Vlad King, Instructor
We will spend 15 minutes going over the basic rules. This includes court positioning, where to stand, and equipment (paddles, balls to use, shoes to wear, and eye protection). The next 30 minutes will be hands on. We will work on strokes used in pickleball like forehand, backhand, serves, dinks, and lobs.
This class requires participants to sign a waiver.
Max participants - 18
Printmaking & Book Art
with Patricia Pearce, Director of Center for Book Art and Printmaking
Spend the afternoon learning how to make your own book art! This class teaches you the fundamentals of printmaking and book art that can be transferred to larger projects.
Max participants - 15
