A Student Life Bulletin from the Office of Student Affairs & Engagement Programs
 
Upcoming Important Dates
Mon., January 16, 2017                   
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (No Classes)

Tues., January 17, 2017                   
Spring 2017 Classes Begin 

Sun., J anuary 22, 2017
Last day to register/add without instructor's signature or add code 

Sun., J anuary 29, 2017 
Last day to drop semester length class and be eligible for a refund

Sun., February 5, 2017 
Last day to register/add with the instructor's signature or add code

Sun., February 5, 2017
Last day to drop a class without "W" symbol

SRJC Academic Calendar
 
Welcome Greeters for First Week of Classes
 
Harlem Globetrotters @ SRJC
 
SRJC Theatre Arts Auditions
 
SRJC Plant Sales for Spring 2017
Mark your calendars!
 
Santa Rosa Junior College Horticulture Program
Plant Sale Dates for Spring Semester 2017

Lark Greenhouse from  10 am - 2 pm

TUESDAY 1/24/17
TUESDAY 2/14/17
TUESDAY 3/14/17
TUESDAY 4/11/17
SUNDAY  5/7/17 
10 am - 4 pm  Day Under the Oaks Celebration on Campus

All proceeds benefit student scholarships!
 
Health Care Symposium
 
Student Employment News
 
SRJC Scholarship Programs
There are many current scholarship opportunities, including the recently opened 
 
Award Amount:  Varies - up to 9 at $500
 
Criteria:
  • Must have a 2.75 or higher GPA.
  • Must be a reentry student (returned to college after a lapse of at least four years since last formal education).
  • Must have completed a total of at least 12 units at SRJC.
  • Must be currently enrolled (Fall 2016) as a part-time student at SRJC, enrolled in 6 -11.5 units. Note: Full-time students are Not Eligible for these awards.
  • Must continue education at SRJC during the Spring 2017 semester, enrolling in at least 6 graded units but no more than 11.5 units.
  • Financial need is considered.
Application Deadline:  12 pm on Friday, January 20, 2017
 
If you have any questions, please contact the SRJC Scholarship Programs Office at (707) 527-4740.

Online Bulletin Board
 
Recycling @ SRJC
Hello JC Students,
 
The following is the January newsletter for the SRJC Recycling Program. Please send mail to me (Guy) if you have any questions or suggestions. I would love to read them and hear about your interests:  gtillotson@santarosa.edu.

Plastic Clamshells now recyclable!
The cafeteria has switched to a plastic #1 product so the clear AN D tanclamshells can all be recycled (if they are free of food waste).  If you are unsure about which plastic can be recycled, just remember "If it crinkles, it gives me wrinkles" (meaning throwing plastic in the garbage gives a idealistic person wrinkles;  E.G. Oreo cookie tray)

Classroom Bins
We will now have classroom bins in some of our most used classrooms in Shuhaw (south hall) and Emeritus.  We will add more classroom bins as we are able. If your rooms do not have a blue bin, please recycle in a hallway. Write me if you know of a room that gets a large amount of recycling in the garbage and I'll prioritize a blue there! I am looking at Race and middle Baker classrooms next.

Recycling Bin Grant Awarded
Our campus has been awarded a $4500 grant for 12 new outdoor bins which will likely be placed on our lovely quad.  Thanks to Coca Cola and the nonprofit "Keep America Beautiful" organization for this donation.

Coffee Cups
We continue the campaign to encourage our community to reduce the number of paper coffee cups used.    
Alarming stat you can pass on :  How many paper coffee cups do we use annually in the U.S.?    
40 million? No        .....900 million?  No         ....58 BILLION.....Yes.  
Divided by 248 million adults is 248 cups per U.S. adult per year.  Let's use a travel mug and lower that number.

Bubble Wrap
Please recycle bubble wrap in indoor recycling bins .  We have found two community members who will take as much as we can provide.

Praises
Thanks and praises to the Doyle Library administrative team who purchased 15 bins for distribution throughout the 2 nd to 4 th floors.  Their dedication has helped me increase recycling by about 30% - we now take out two barrels a day.   Thanks to  Diego Osorio, our former recycler (now groundskeeper at the Windsor campus), who collected about 1,600 bottles and 800 cans for us last semester!
 
Career Development Services: Upcoming Workshops
2017 Spring Workshop Series

Workshop Location: Bertolini, 3rd floor, Rm 4875

Deciding on Your  Career:  February 1st,  3 - 4 pm 
Vision Boards:   February 16th, 3 - 4:30 pm 
Work-Life Balance:   March 9th, 3 - 4:30 pm       
Cover Letter and Resume Development:  March 16th,  3 - 4 pm 
Effective Body Language:   March 30th, 3 - 4 pm     
First Impressions and Interviewing Skills: April 6th, 3 - 4 pm
Preparing for the Career Expo:  April 13th, 2 - 3 pm
      
Workshop Descriptions
Explore career resources while investigating your values, personality type, work preferences and conditions. Learn which career suits you.  

Come and create a "vision board" to assist you in visualizing your career goals and plan for your life. We have music all the materials. What you visualize, you can materialize

Work-life balance does not mean an equal balance. Learn about the concept of prioritizing between "work" (career and ambition) and "lifestyle" (health, leisure, family, and spiritual practice).

Learn current best practices to prepare important marketing tools - your resume and cover letter.

Human Resource managers notice more than what you say during an interview. Learn how to create a positive professional and personal first impression through non-verbal communication.

Learn how to present yourself with confidence and dress for a successful impression. This interactive seminar teaches you how to prepare your self-introduction and be ready for tough interview questions.

Receive resume tips, learn how to dress for success, work a Career Expo, and practice marketing yourself to potential employers.

 
SRJC Athletics
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  and athletics - and application for District employment.
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and to promote student retention and success. 

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