May 2014

YOUR PRESENCE MATTERS.

Dear Alumni and Friends,

As the spring semester rolls toward the finish line, we are gearing up for our 2nd annual SMC Everywhere celebration on May 22nd to celebrate all SMC students that are getting ready to transfer and/or complete their certificate programs at SMC! Join us along with the Associated Students, Young Alumni, and other representatives of the Santa Monica Alumni Association as we take SMC's beautiful Quad by storm with a fun-filled event to celebrate their achievements.

In our Alumni Spotlight, award winning stylist Benita Sims reaches back with a letter of thanks to SMC and instructor John Rogers. Also, check out the professional recognition awards that SMC Film students have received.

We've recently activated our SMC Alumni Network online! Create your account today! Want to get involved with the SMC Alumni Association? Apply for a position on the alumni council.

Be sure to share through all of your social networks, and remember we look forward to hearing back from you and getting updates on your whereabouts.

As always, Proud to be SMC!

Deirdre L. Weaver

Campus and Alumni Relations

(310) 434-4791

Alumni Spotlight

Benita Sims

Award winning stylist and SMC alumna Benita Sims praises SMC's Cosmetology training for her success at retailer Ulta. "I knew when I started in this career that I would be successful but I could not have done it without all of you." Read more...

Future Alumni Focus

Student Filmmakers Receive Professional Recognition

"I'll Take Care of You," a short film directed by Morgan Peterson and produced by Gintare Urbutyte, received an Award of Merit in the Women Filmmakers category. "Falling Like Fools," directed by Carla Dauden and produced by Ronja Jansz, received an Award of Merit in the Music Video category. Read more...

SMC Everywhere 2014

2nd Annual Transfer Celebration on the Quad

Join us in congratulating our students as they move on to the next phase of their academic and professional journeys. With entertainment, challenges, food and prizes, we'll not only celebrate our students that are about to transfer and complete their certificate programs, we'll engage our current students to set their sights on where they want to go when they leave SMC. SMC Everywhere takes place May 22.

Your Presence Matters!

Apply for a Position on the Alumni Council.

The SMC Alumni Council provides leadership to realize the vision that any time an SMC student leaves Santa Monica College and arrives in their transfer destination they are received by an SMC Alum. Whether they transfer to a four-year college, complete a program and enter the workforce, or return to home outside of Santa Monica, we are activating the network to receive them. Learn more about our pilot chapter at UCLA. Fill out our Alumni volunteer form to get involved.

SANTA MONICA COLLEGE ALUMNI REACH ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND AROUND THE GLOBE.

YOUR PRESENCE MATTERS.

Join us in building an active alumni network that provides opportunities and resources for our alumni and current students.

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