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Feeling thankful for our amazing SMC community. Our students bring the spirit, creativity, and heart that make Santa Monica College so special. Happy Thanksgiving, Corsairs! 💙🤍
November 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Geography students help develop accurate maps. An English professor’s book a finalist for a prestigious contest. A nursing professor responds to an emergency midair.

Read these and other Bragging Rights in the latest issue of SMC in Focus: www.smc.edu/news/in-focu...

#SMCinFocus #ProudToBeSMC
Bragging Rights: October 2025
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November 27, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Join us in person on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 6:30 p.m., for a screening of the documentary "SPEAK," followed by a Q&A session.

✔️ RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/1975039593...
🎞️ Watch Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlzB...
November 26, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Happy Wednesday, Corsairs! A friendly reminder that the SMC campus will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28. We will see you back on campus on Monday, December 1. Have a wonderful holiday break!
November 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Join the SMC Dance Department's Dance Open House Showcase on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m. Featuring informal showings by dance courses and student choreographers, program highlights, and faculty Q&A.

Free and open to all.
Visit smc.edu/dance for more information.
November 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Design your future with a Bachelor’s Degree in Interaction Design from Santa Monica College. Applications open December 1.

➡️ Learn more: ixd.smc.edu
November 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Friendly reminder ⬇️
Join Transferpalooza & get help with your UC, CSU, or Common App!

SSC 2nd Floor:
- 11/25, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- 11/26, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Online:
- 11/24, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.: smc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
- 11/29, 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (App Review Only): smc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
We were honored to welcome award-winning fashion designer Betsey Johnson to SMC last week! Grateful for the insights, inspiration, and time she shared with our students and community. 💙✨ hashtag#ProudToBeSMC

(📸 Thank you to lnkd.in/gszfV_Kr for the photos.)
November 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Today, Nov. 25, is the last day of Giving Thanksgiving. Stop by outside the SMC Bodega from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. to receive free groceries and more!

➡️ Learn more: www.smc.edu/calendar/#ev...
November 25, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Hey, Corsairs! Check out what’s happening around SMC this week! Find all the details and more upcoming events at smc.edu/calendar 📅
#SMCEvents #ThisWeekAtSMC #ProudToBeSMC
November 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Join Transferpalooza & get help with your UC, CSU, or Common App!

SSC 2nd Floor:
- 11/25, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- 11/26, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Online:
- 11/24, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.: smc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
- 11/29, 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (App Review Only): smc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 21, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Experience the warmth and timeless sounds of celebrated jazz standards at the SMC Vocal Jazz fall concert, featuring standout performances by both ensembles and featured soloists.

📅 Friday, Nov. 21 | 8 p.m.
📍 The Broad Stage, SMC Performing Arts Center
🎟️ Tickets: smc.edu/tickets
November 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Mark your calendar now and plan to attend this epic concert featuring SMC guitar students performing music ranging from classical to rock, pop, blues, and reggae.

📅 Tuesday, November 25 | 11:15 a.m.
📍 The Edye, SMC Performing Arts Center

Free!
November 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Led by director Mary Alfaro, the Mariachi Los Corsarios will perform a variety of ranchera bolero and huapango songs that have become standards in the mariachi canon.

📅 Thursday, December 4 | 11:15 a.m.
📍 The Edye, SMC Performing Arts Center

Free!
November 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Students in Music 49 (Combo & Chamber Ensemble) will perform a concert of collaborative works from jazz, commercial, and European art music traditions, including student arrangements and compositions.

📅 Tuesday, December 2 | 11:15 a.m.
📍 The Edye, SMC Performing Arts Center

Free!
November 21, 2025 at 6:22 PM
SMC Jazz Ensemble invites you to a concert devoted to the genius of Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, and Gerald Wilson. With special guest artist Adam Schroeder.

📅 Monday, December 1 | 7 p.m.
📍 The Music Hall, SMC Performing Arts Center

Tickets: smc.edu/tickets
November 21, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Friendly reminder ⬇️
This Sunday, Nov. 23, at 1 p.m., the SMC Wind Ensemble presents “Locally Grown, 2.0,” a concert highlighting works by local composers, past and present.

🎟️ Tickets: smc.edu/tickets
#SMCMusic #SMCWindEnsemble
November 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Friendly reminder ⬇️
Join us this Friday, Nov. 21, for Friday Night Jazz Series featuring living legends Peter Erskine, Bob Mintzer, Alan Pasqua, and Darek Oles.

🎟️ Tickets: smc.edu/tickets
#SMCMusic #FridayNightJazzSeries
November 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM
A message from SMC President Dr. Kathryn Jeffery: It’s a brisk, beautiful day at Santa Monica College! 🌥️🌧️
November 20, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Have you had a moment at SMC that made you feel seen or valued? Share your story and you can be part of our #WhereWeMatter campaign: smc.edu/wherewematter

#WhereWeMatter #WeAreSMC #ProudToBeSMC
November 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
*Please note new location*

Join us for a Resource Fair in honor of National Homeless Awareness Month. 💙 Connect with local orgs supporting our unhoused community and learn how to get involved.

📅 Nov 20 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Cayton Center Lounge
November 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The beloved SMC watercolor instructor looks back on a career filled with painting, quirky collections and students who feel like friends.

Read Freddie Manseau's full story in the latest issue of SMC in Focus: www.smc.edu/news/in-focu...

#SMCInFocus #ProudToBeSMC
Freddie’s World
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November 19, 2025 at 7:33 PM
This Sunday, Nov. 23, at 1 p.m., the SMC Wind Ensemble presents “Locally Grown, 2.0,” a concert highlighting works by local composers, past and present.

🎟️ Tickets: smc.edu/tickets
#SMCMusic #SMCWindEnsemble
November 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Join us this Friday, Nov. 21, for Friday Night Jazz Series featuring living legends Peter Erskine, Bob Mintzer, Alan Pasqua, and Darek Oles.

🎟️ Tickets: smc.edu/tickets
#SMCMusic #FridayNightJazzSeries
November 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Join us Thursday, Nov 20, for a screening of the 2024 Oscar®-nominated documentary To Kill a Tiger. Q&A with Director Nisha Pahuja will follow the film.

👉🏼 RSVP: bit.ly/standwithhernov20
#ToKillATiger #StandWithHer
November 18, 2025 at 5:20 PM