Celebrating trailblazers: League of Women Voters honors Yellow Rose awardees
Santa Monica College’s Shari Davis, amongst others, was awarded with a Yellow Rose for her diligent efforts in The League of Women’s Voters at the Women Who Shape Santa Monica ceremony.
Club Grow’s new season of growth
Club Grow is bringing back its community with passion under new leadership.
HERitage Market supports women-led companies for Women’s History Month
During Women’s History Month, a lively event dedicated to women entrepreneurs provided women-led companies with a platform to showcase their wares, ranging from health products and cuisine to fashion and art. The fair, held in Santa Monica, promoted community engagement, economic empowerment, and recognition of women's contributions to business and culture.
SMC’s first annual Gaypril Pride Month celebration
SMC’s Pride Center kicks off their pride month celebration “Gaypril” for Spring 2025.
A meaningful walk to commemorate César Chávez and Dolores Huerta
The second annual César Chávez y Dolores Huerta ‘¡Sí Se Puede!’ Commemorative Walk was a chance for the community to acknowledge the history of this land and the farmers who till it.
Socks! Socks! Socks!
Santa Monica College Foundation gave away free late-arrival socks to students.
Building strength: Inside SMC’s Women’s Self Defense class
By learning and practicing self-defense, female students gain the confidence and awareness necessary to defend themselves in everyday circumstances.
SMC clubs rally for new members at Club Awareness
Associated Students present Club Awareness at SMC Quad.
Jocelyn Winn: Protecting the child within
Jocelyn Winn, Student Service Specialist at the Black Collegians program, shares her journey through SMC as a student and now as a mentor, offering connections to others.
Ramadan: A month of fasting and spiritual connection
Students observing Ramadan at Santa Monica College balance school life and their religious obligations.
Adelante Club welcomes spring semester with energetic meet-and-greet event
The Adelante Club hosted its first meet-and-greet of spring 2025, offering a space for new and returning students to connect and meet board members.
“PODEROSAS”: How community health advocates are recognized
On Saturday, March 8, the 18th Street Arts Center hosted a celebration of the publication of “PODEROSAS.”
SoCal Museums presents “Free-for-All” day
The annual SoCal Museums “Free-for-All” day aims to make art and history accessible to all.
Fowler Museum hosts “Femicide: Death, Gender, and the Border” panel examining violence against women through art
Alma López and Judithe Hernández discuss their advocacy artwork for victims of the “femicidio” wave in Ciudad Juarez on Wednesday afternoon.
IHOP Pancake Day breaks Guinness World Record
On March 1, 2025, IHOP hosted a 20th anniversary celebration of National Pancake Day at the Santa Monica Pier, where thousands of pancake fans enjoyed free short stacks of Buttermilk Pancakes.
Black History Month at SMC: A reflection
A reflection on Black History Month at SMC hosted by Black Collegians and Pan African Alliance.
Better Together: Black Collegians’ Open Mic Displays SMC’s Unshakeable Literary Community and Black Excellence
Santa Monica College Black Collegians Program hosted an open mic night to start a week of Black History month celebrations.
“Psyched” to learn about African American women in psychology
The second museum event hosted by the Santa Monica College Psychology Department highlighted female African American psychologists.
Face-to-Face with the Border Line, Gangs and Discrimination: Elvira’s Journey
As a Mexican woman struggling for nearly 40 years through Santa Monica’s changing landscape, Elvira Chagoya witnessed many challenges, all while raising her children alone in the same apartment.