Pearl's Picks of the Week💙💛

Happy Monday, Corsairs! Pearl is excited to keep finding fun events and tips for our students.

Check out Pearl's Picks of the best events and resources for this week, March 30th - April 5th:

Essay Refresher

• When: Monday, March 30, 2026, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Where: Online (Writing and Humanities Tutoring Center)
• What: Review essay structure, thesis development, research integration, and organization to strengthen your writing for any class.
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Scholars Program Information Session

• When: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Where: Online
• What: Learn about the Scholars Program, eligibility, benefits, and how to apply.
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Author Talk with Valerie Neal

• When: Thursday, April 2, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Where: Online (SMC Library)
• What: “On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts”, a conversation with Smithsonian curator emerita Valerie Neal.
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Fulfilling Your Cal GETC Requirements

• When: Thursday, April 2, 2026, 11:15 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.
• Where: Student Services Center (SSC) 257
• What: Learn how the Cal GETC pattern works and how it fits into your transfer plans.
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Transfer Essays and PIQs

• When: Thursday, April 2, 2026, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Where: Online (Writing and Humanities Tutoring Center)
• What: Strategies for writing strong transfer essays and UC Personal Insight Questions.
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General Education + GE Certification Assistance

• When: Thursday, April 2, 2026, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Where: Zoom
• What: Meet with a counselor to review GE patterns (IGETC, CSU GE, CalGETC) and certification steps.
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Friday Night Jazz Series: Carl Allen

• When: Friday, April 3, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
• Where: SMC Performing Arts Center, The Music Hall
• What: World‑renowned jazz drummer Carl Allen performs as part of SMC’s Friday Night Jazz Series.
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See you at all of these amazing events!