Hello SMC Students, As we prepare to launch the national search for our next Superintendent/President, we recognize that there are important insights that come from those who work and study here every day. We want to ensure that the information used in the executive search is based on the direct input of our campus community. We have partnered with AGB Search to host a series of virtual listening sessions. We invite you to a dedicated listening session via zoom to share your perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing our institution, and the attributes our next executive leader should possess. Student Virtual Session DetailsDate and Times: Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 11:15 AM Zoom Link: https://smc-edu.zoom.us/j/84269397372 Meeting ID: 842 6939 7372 Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 11:15 AM Zoom Link: https://smc-edu.zoom.us/j/89026145866 Meeting ID: 890 2614 5866We also encourage you to complete the survey! Your voice is essential to this process. Please provide your feedback through our Input Survey by April 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET: [Click Here for Survey] Thank you for your participation in this pivotal moment for our institution. Best regards, Office of Human Resources Santa Monica College | 1900 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405 T: 310.434.4415 | E: HumanResources@smc.edu

Noises Off – Friday Performance When: Friday, April 3, 2026, 7:30 p.m. Where: Theatre Arts Complex Main Stage What: Michael Frayn’s classic farce about a theatre company whose production slowly descends into chaos; SMC production directed by Terrin Adair. View event details Noises Off – Saturday Performance When: Saturday, April 4, 2026, 7:30 p.m. Where: Theatre Arts Complex Main Stage What: Second evening performance of SMC’s production of Noises Off, featuring more backstage mishaps and high‑energy comedy. View event details

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. View event details 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. View event details 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. View event details 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. View event details 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. View event details 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. View event details 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. View event details See you at all of these amazing events!

Beginning Sunday, April 5, new service improvements take effect on Big Blue Bus. These changes are part of the ongoing Brighter Blue initiative, which aims to make sustainable transit a more convenient, reliable, and accessible alternative to driving. Riders will benefit from expanded service on six routes: Route 1, Route 2, Route 7, Route 8, Rapid 12, Route 17, and Route 18. With these changes, Big Blue Bus is here to help you start your mornings earlier, provide more options later into the evening, and give your day greater flexibility. To learn more about the upcoming service change, visit bigbluebus.com/servicechange . Service Change Summary