BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//hacksw/handcal//NONSGML v1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Category,Community Events,Category,Student Events,Location,The Big Idea Makerspace,featured,Yes DESCRIPTION:Why Knot Knit! Learn how to use a circular knitting machine to create a beanie in this fun workshop! We'll guide you through the basics of machine setup, yarn selection, and machine knitting techniques. Cost: Free!! Bring yarn scraps if you have them. Open to ages 12+ (if under 18, bring an adult) Dates & Times to Drop in May 1, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.May 8, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.May 15, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.May 22, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.May 29, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Location The Big Idea Makerspace Where is The Big Idea Makerspace?  You'll find us in the Quality Center for Business building at 5101 College Boulevard, between Cosmetology and the School of Energy buildings. Call 505-566-3112 for more information! DTSTAMP:20260513T091445 DTSTART:20260501T160000 DTEND:20260501T180000 LOCATION:The Big Idea Makerspace SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:The Big Idea Makerspace Workshop: Fiber Fridays Knitting UID:b419e2bbf0faacaabce73c32a83c9c65@www.sanjuancollege.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Category,Community Events,Category,Student Events,Location,SJC Main Campus - Learning Commons Plaza,featured,Yes DESCRIPTION:Graduation Ceremony Information for family members and guests attending the San Juan College 2026 Graduation Ceremony. May 16th at 9 a.m. | Learning Commons Plaza View Class of 2026 Graduation Program View 2026 Graduation Live Stream Parking and Accessibility Family members and guests may access campus from College Blvd. and park near the Learning Commons Plaza. A one-way ADA drop-off zone is located on the second exit off the roundabout for those using the main entrance. Golf carts will roam the parking lots to assist those with limited mobility to the seating area in the Learning Commons Plaza. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This is an outdoor ceremony, so guests are encouraged to dress for the weather, bring sun protection, and water. During the Ceremony A professional photographer is capturing all graduates as they cross the stage. Photo ordering information will be shared in the Diploma Tube handed to each graduate as they cross the stage.  Please do not release balloons during or after the ceremony. Food and Bookstore Mary’s Kitchen will be open during the ceremony, selling drinks and snacks from 7:30 to 11:00 a.m. Breakfast burritos available from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. Snacks and beverages available from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. A mobile concession stand will also be available underneath the library. The San Juan College Bookstore will be open from 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Diploma frames, SJC gifts, Suns gear, alumni items, and Blaze merchandise available. A mobile location will also be available underneath the library. Ceremony Highlights Dale Armstrong will give the guest keynote address. San Juan College President Dr. Toni Hopper Pendergrass will preside over the ceremonies. Graduation will recognize over 1,922 San Juan College graduates earning associate degrees and certificates, along with over 137 graduates earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees from NMHU, UNM, and WNMU. San Juan College Board of Trustees will award diplomas and certificates to the students. Faculty members serving as grand marshals are John Detrick and Hannah Rankin. Gayle Dean, executive director of the San Juan College Foundation, will award the Foundation’s Allison Award for Excellence to an outstanding faculty member. Executive Vice President Edward DesPlas will recognize this year’s honors students. Reception Following the ceremony, a reception will be held on the west lawn of the Henderson Fine Arts Center. Look for individual school flags and tents to find your graduate’s area.   DTSTAMP:20260513T091445 DTSTART:20260516T090000 DTEND:20260516T120000 LOCATION:SJC Main Campus - Learning Commons Plaza SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:San Juan College 2026 Graduation UID:dd5e0b192259b3e5b9cae513afee7e87@www.sanjuancollege.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Category,Community Events,Category,Employee Events,Category,Student Events,Location,The Big Idea,featured,Yes DESCRIPTION:Cut, Create, Customize Design a personalized vanity plate using sublimation. Spots are limited, so be sure to call 505-566-3112 to reserve your seat. Must be 12 or older. If under 18, bring a parent or guardian.  Date May 22, 2026 & May 23, 2026 Time 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location The Big Idea Where is The Big Idea Makerspace?  You'll find us in the Quality Center for Business building at 5101 College Boulevard, between Cosmetology and the School of Energy buildings. Call 505-566-3112 for more information! DTSTAMP:20260513T091445 DTSTART:20260522T100000 DTEND:20260522T130000 LOCATION:The Big Idea SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Sublimation Vanity Plate Workshop @ The Big Idea UID:5070e2488635549cb7fc328c26b45499@www.sanjuancollege.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Category,Community Events,Category,Student Events,Location,The Big Idea Makerspace,featured,Yes DESCRIPTION:Why Knot Knit! Learn how to use a circular knitting machine to create a beanie in this fun workshop! We'll guide you through the basics of machine setup, yarn selection, and machine knitting techniques. Cost: Free!! Bring yarn scraps if you have them. Open to ages 12+ (if under 18, bring an adult) Dates & Times to Drop in May 1, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.May 8, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.May 15, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.May 22, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.May 29, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Location The Big Idea Makerspace Where is The Big Idea Makerspace?  You'll find us in the Quality Center for Business building at 5101 College Boulevard, between Cosmetology and the School of Energy buildings. Call 505-566-3112 for more information! DTSTAMP:20260513T091445 DTSTART:20260501T160000 DTEND:20260501T180000 LOCATION:The Big Idea Makerspace SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:The Big Idea Makerspace Workshop: Fiber Fridays Knitting UID:16de9cd72bd990474b4d8aba62c85c79@www.sanjuancollege.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Category,Community Events,Category,Employee Events,Category,Student Events,Location,The Big Idea,featured,Yes DESCRIPTION:Cut, Create, Customize Design a personalized vanity plate using sublimation. Spots are limited, so be sure to call 505-566-3112 to reserve your seat. Must be 12 or older. If under 18, bring a parent or guardian.  Date May 22, 2026 & May 23, 2026 Time 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location The Big Idea Where is The Big Idea Makerspace?  You'll find us in the Quality Center for Business building at 5101 College Boulevard, between Cosmetology and the School of Energy buildings. Call 505-566-3112 for more information! DTSTAMP:20260513T091445 DTSTART:20260522T100000 DTEND:20260522T130000 LOCATION:The Big Idea SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Sublimation Vanity Plate Workshop @ The Big Idea UID:008addd5e86cb0a59515a727517ae3cc@www.sanjuancollege.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Category,Dual Credit Orientation,Location,Zia Conference Center or Via Zoom DESCRIPTION:High School Students taking their First Dual Credit Class this Summer are invited to attend a Getting Started Session! Parents/family/mentors are welcome to join their student. Orientation Agenda We will show you how to log in to your class Learn How to Succeed in the College Environment Connect with SJC's Student Resources, and so much more! Dates May 26, 2026June 8, 2026July 6, 2026 Time 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Location Zia Conference Room or via Zoom For more information, contact the Dual Credit Program at 505-566-3443. DTSTAMP:20260513T091445 DTSTART:20260526T180000 DTEND:20260526T190000 LOCATION:Zia Conference Center or Via Zoom SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Dual Credit Orientation for Summer 2026 UID:5bc17940b3d8b0ee8907a359dc93112e@www.sanjuancollege.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Category,Art Gallery,Category,Community Events,Category,Student Events,Location,Henderson Fine Arts Center Gallery,featured,Yes DESCRIPTION:Machine Dreaming Lise Cook is a mixed media artist based in Pueblo, Colorado. Surrounded by the San Luis Valley, she creates an immersive experience for viewers to glide through Earth’s details such as cells, roots, rivers, and topography. Starting with traditional paints, Lise uses digital tools such as 3D modeling and AI enhancement to bridge the connections between nature and technology. She continues to explore these mystical landscapes through an endless process of creating and recreating. Opening Reception Friday, May 29, 2026 4 - 6 p.m. The Gallery is open during the reception. Exhibit Dates and Times This exhibit will run from May 29 - June 26, 2026 Gallery Hours The Henderson Fine Arts Center Art Gallery is open Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and during most events in the Henderson Performance Hall. Contact For further information about this exhibit or other Gallery events, contact the Art Gallery at 505-566-3464. Download Event to Calendar DTSTAMP:20260513T091445 DTSTART:20260529T100000 DTEND:20260626T170000 LOCATION:Henderson Fine Arts Center Gallery SUMMARY;LANGUAGE=en-us:Machine Dreaming - Artwork by Lise Cook UID:93f03e97be9d33664ec0cee5de592b73@www.sanjuancollege.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR