August 18 – SFCC offers students free access to the fitness center
All students who earn at least one credit will receive free access to Santa Fe Community College’s William C. Witter Fitness Education Center this semester, the college announced.
“This initiative is designed to support the health, well-being and overall college experience of our students,” SFCC President Becky Rowley said in a press release. “Research shows that regular physical activity can reduce stress, improve mood and increase cognitive performance, all of which are critical to academic success.”
Eligible students have free access to the main fitness center, including cardio equipment, weight machines, and free weights, upon presentation of their student ID at the front desk. Access to other areas and fitness classes may require additional fees or separate registration.
Volunteer literacy workers organize fall training
Literacy Volunteers of Santa Fe is hosting training for new teachers of English as a Second Language in September. New teacher orientation will be held via Zoom on September 19, while in-person training will be held on September 20 and 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For more information or to complete the organization’s tutor application form, call 505-428-1353 or visit lvsf.org.
New Mexico colleges top WalletHub rankings
Three New Mexico colleges were ranked among WalletHub’s top 20 community colleges. Santa Fe Community College was ranked fourth, Southeast New Mexico College in Carlsbad was ranked fifth, and San Juan College in Farmington was ranked 15th.
According to the rankings, New Mexico has the second-best community college system in the country after Maryland.
Santa Fe Striders announce scholarship recipients
Santa Fe Striders has announced the winners of its 2024 scholarships. This year, the organization distributed $7,000 to five high school students who ran cross country or track and field during high school.
This year’s recipients are:
* Greta Smith, graduate of Santa Fe High School.
* Anna Wetteland, graduate of Los Alamos High School.
* Marisa Martinez, Pojoaque Valley High School graduate.
* Emma St. Peter, graduate of the Academy of Technology and Classical Studies.
* Charli Koseoglu, graduate of the Academy of Technology and Classical Studies.
