September 26, 2022

Watch for speakers and events throughout the next several weeks.

In 2009, U.S. Congress recognized October as Filipino American History Month in the United States. Various states, counties, and cities in the U.S. have established proclamations and resolutions declaring observance of Filipino American History Month. 

Join us for this special discussion with Pati Navalta, author of "The Oracles: My Filipino Grandparents in America," on Tuesday, October 4 at noon in the Library/LRC, Bldg. 100.

The STEM Club will be hosting 2 events this week:

Officer's Meeting (open to all students): Join an enthusiastic group of students in organizing club events, meetings, promoting interests in science and more! Expand your horizons and become a student leader on campus! Visit our linktr.ee to find additional details about this event.

Meeting 09/26/22 @ 7PM on Zoom, Visit to access zoom link: https://linktr.ee/stem.scc

ISPE/STEM Club LinkedIn Workshop: The workshop will teach HOW to build a LinkedIn profile, and help you showcase information about your skills. Even if you aren’t looking for a job now, getting your face and name out there is important. So, if you are interested in building your LinkedIn profile, join us! Visit our linktr.ee to find additional details about this event.

Meeting 09/28/22 @5PM at Vacaville Campus, Visit https://bit.ly/SolanoLinkedIn to access more details about the event.

Congratulation Shamonie Griffin SCC Rotaract Club President on receiving the scholarship to attend the Rotaract Fall District Conference in Monterey for District 5160! Fairfield Suisun Rotary Club is sponsoring Shamonie with the hotel stay. 

Rotaract is the young adult branch of Rotary International, one of the largest service organizations in the world. Rotaract has been around since 1968 and has 203,298 members and 10,698 clubs worldwide as of July 2020. Rotaract Clubs hold a variety of volunteering projects and events and are dedicated to improving their local communities as well as the world as a whole.

District 5160 is located in central Northern California, ranging from the East Bay in the South to Mount Shasta in the north. We have a mix of university and community-based clubs and are part of the Big West Rotaract MDIO. Our goal is to provide excellent support for all of our member clubs and enable them to have the most impact and build the best community possible.

The Fairfield Pro Tennis Championship returns to SCC October 9-16. Staff and students are invited to attend the tournament and the special events held Monday-Friday for free with their SCC ID card. If you don’t have your ID card, they are available at the Cashier’s Office in Bldg. 400, Monday-Thursday. 

Special Events Schedule: Sunday, Oct 9- Sunday, Oct 16:

Sunday - Player/Sponsor Party at Solano- tickets required

Monday - Pro/Am Event at Green Valley Country Club- tickets required

Thursday – High School Outreach event hosted by SCC Tennis Team 

Saturday Kid’s Day / VIP Hospitality Tent- tickets required

Sunday - VIP Hospitality Tent- tickets required

To purchase tickets and see the schedule of events, matches, and players, go to https://www.fairfieldprotennis.com/  Hope to see you on the courts this year!

The library is rolling! Our group study rooms have been fully booked at several points throughout the day the week, and students are getting creative with how they use the space. We love seeing the collaboration going on! Remember that study rooms can be reserved in person OR online through our website, under "Need space to gather?"

As part of our ongoing efforts to promote diversity, equity inclusion, and anti-racism, this Fall the college will administer the student survey portion of the National Assessment of Collegiate Campus Climates (NACCC), developed by the USC Race and Equity Center.

The NACCC survey will open on Tuesday, September 27^th. Students over age 18 will receive emailed links to the 15-minute survey. Every student who completes the survey will be entered into a random drawing to win a $50 Visa gift card. Forty winners will be selected!

The more students we hear from, the more we can learn to cultivate a campus environment where all students feel a sense of unconditional belonging. For more information about the NACCC survey, contact Interim Dean of Research and Planning, Melissa Reeve: Melissa.Reeve@solano.edu.

Solano College Theatre Presents "Pinned Butterfly," which started September 23 and runs through October 2. The play is directed by Trey Reeves.

The story follows a local gay pride group which arranges a pride march, but their leader, Michael Cutter, wants to make it about something more personal. As Cutter tries to lead a war against the bisexual community, members of his group begin to have realizations about themselves and each other, while also being torn apart by the conflict and hate that Cutter insists is necessary.

NOTE: Contains Strong Language

For more information or to purchase tickets, go to the website.

Looking for a Job or Internship?

Are you looking for a JOB/INTERNSHIP that allows you to invest your time, energy, knowledge, and experience into future generations? If so, attend the Career Center's Education Fair featuring local employers looking to HIRE YOU. Wednesday, September 28 from 11 AM until 1 PM, Fairfield Campus - Back of Cafeteria, Building 1400.

Many jobs are available for immediate hire: Tutor, Afterschool Program Aide, Para-educator, Recreation Specialist, Teaching Assistant for Early Learning, School Bus Driver, and more. Enroll in OCED 90 or 91 and also earn college transcript credit. 

Prepare your resume, review tips to prepare for the Fair, and get help with how to speak or network from the Career Center, 707-864-7124 or careercenter@solano.edu.

See the jobs and employers here: https://bit.ly/3dlDAsM

Pre-Med Club

Interested in becoming a Dr? Join the pre-med club!

Get valuable information on preparing for medical school. Connect with students with similar interests.

Students who are a part of this club also have access to participate in the KP Medical Scholars Program which connects pre-med students to research, leadership, and academic preparation resources.

Want to know more? Contact Rita Marcon, Professor of Biology/Human Anatomy, rita.marcon@solano.edu

Talk to a Counselor

Not sure if you have completed your degree? Talk to a Counselor!

If you are ready to graduate in Fall or possibly Spring 2023, now is a GREAT time to check in with a counselor to review your transcript and fill in a degree petition or know what you have left to take.

Contact Counseling today to set up an appointment: 707-864-7101 or schedule online: http://www.solano.edu/counseling/counseling_locations.php

Education Job Fair

Wednesday, September 28 from 11 AM until 1 PM, Fairfield Campus - Back of Cafeteria, Building 1400.

Are you looking for a JOB/INTERNSHIP that allows you to invest your time, energy, knowledge, and experience into future generations? If so, attend the Career Center's Education Fair featuring local employers looking to HIRE YOU. 

Many jobs are available for immediate hire: Tutor, Afterschool Program Aide, Para-educator, Recreation Specialist, Teaching Assistant for Early Learning, School Bus Driver, and more. Enroll in OCED 90 or 91 and also earn college transcript credit. 

Prepare your resume, review tips to prepare for the Fair, and get help with how to speak or network from the Career Center, 707-864-7124 or careercenter@solano.edu  

See the jobs and employers here: https://bit.ly/3dlDAsM

Find the Falcon - Focus on Your Mental Wellness and Support

Thursday, October 13, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm in the Nest (rm. 437)

Come learn about TimelyCare and other programs that provide support across campus (EOPS, Puente, SOAR, Imani, A2Mend, and more).

Stick around from 1:30 – 3pm to hear more about TimelyCare and grab some pizza!

Mental Wellness

TimelyCare – mental wellness support 24/7 and scheduled appointments

Thursday, October 13, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm in the Nest (rm. 437)

TimelyCare representatives will be available to answer questions about the mental wellness services offered to Solano students, and help you register your account.

Food and giveaways will also be available. Stop by and join us!

Student Elections

Please look for an important email regarding student government elections

on September 26-29, 2022. To learn more about the candidates who want to serve you, go to the SCC website. Flyers are also posted on campus bulletin boards and videos are also available on the college website for you to hear directly from them - their goals and plans for the school year.

Birds need love and protection also! While on routine patrol on the exterior of the Vacaville Center recently, a small but very cute bird landed in front of Officer Dayrit and it appeared dazed. Officer Dayrit bent down and extended his hand out to the bird to see if it was okay. The bird hopped right into the palm of his hand and would not leave, so he carried his new friend, and protected his new friend, while he completed his exterior security check of the building.

After spending time with Officer Dayrit and perhaps feeling safe enough to fly away, they parted ways.

We wish the birdie well until they meet again!

Department of Public Safety Chief Brian Travis was recently interviewed for the "Campus Safety Report" published by Wiley, a global leader in publishing, education and research for higher education. The main editor of Wiley, Halley Sutton, heard about the programs we have at DPS from a couple of her colleagues, so she reached out to the chief for an interview. Read the report, which begins on page 3. 

The Welcome Back Student Athlete Orientation was attended by approx. 80 student athletes and their coaching staff.

In addition to introducing the new Falcon, Men’s Tennis was awarded the AD Award with a team GPA of 3.64, Big 8 North Conference Title, Doubles in CCCAA Play offs and an Arthur Ashe Leadership Award winner.

After the introductions in the gymnasium, the student athletes participated in a tour of the Library and ASTC.

No classes will be held on Oct. 11^th as faculty and staff will be participating in professional development activities.