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, December 15th - December 21st: Midnight Library When: Monday, December 15, 7:30 AM - 11:59 PM Where: SMC Library What: Need some extra study time for finals? The SMC Library will be open until midnight on Monday, December 15th and Tuesday, December 16th. Hit the books, stay focused, and finish strong -- you've got this!. Discover more! The Life Hack Lab When: Monday, December 15, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Where: Online What: Manage stress Regulate emotions Improve relationship Skillz Every Monday and Friday. Read more here! SMC Jazz Ensemble When: Monday, December 15, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Where: SMC Performing Arts Center, The Music Hall What: Frederick Keith Fiddmont, Conductor. Duke Ellington once said, “A problem is a chance for (us) to do our best.” In these challenging times, musicians are sometimes given the opportunity to rise up against the tumult and produce profound beauty. Read more here! Midnight Library When: Tuesday, December 16, 7:30 AM - 11:59 PM Where: SMC Library What: Need some extra study time for finals? The SMC Library will be open until midnight on Monday, December 15th and Tuesday, December 16th. Hit the books, stay focused, and finish strong -- you've got this!. Get details here! Navigating the Admissions Process at Santa Monica College When: Wednesday, December 17, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Where: Online What: Join Admissions & Records and the Office of Outreach and Recruitment for an in-depth presentation on applying and enrolling into Santa Monica College as a first-time college student!. Learn more here! Men’s Basketball - Fullerton When: Wednesday, December 17, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Where: Corsair Gym What: Games held at SMC Pavilion. Free for SMC students (with current ID); $5 for adults & teens age 13 & up; $3 for seniors age 55 & up & youth ages 3 to 12; free for kids under 3. See the full schedule - including away games. View details! Transfer Essay Drop-In When: Thursday, December 18, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Where: Santa Monica College GCTS Conference Room 225 What: Drop-in (no appointment needed) to receive bried expert tips and strategies on transfer essay drafts and personal insight questions (PIQ) from an experienced WHTC tutor. Or simply work on your essays in a collaborative setting to help wirth accountability and time management. See more info! SMC Voice Showcase When: Thursday, December 18, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Where: SMC Performing Arts Center, The Edye Second Space What: Janelle DeStefano and Jeremiah Selvey Directors. SMC’s advanced voice students perform classical, jazz, musical theatre, and contemporary commercial songs. Learn more here! SMC 47th Annual Holiday Art Sale When: Friday, December 19, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Where: SMC Corsair Gym What: SMC's Holiday Art Sale is a once-a-year opportunity to buy some truly unique works of art to satisfy holiday, anniversary, birthday, and year-round gift needs. This year’s outstanding selection features ceramics and hand-blown glass, fused glass, jewelry, prints, and more. Explore here! The Life Hack Lab When: Friday, December 19, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Where: Online What: Manage stress Regulate emotions Improve relationship Skillz Every Monday and Friday. Explore here! SMC 47th Annual Holiday Art Sale When: Saturday, December 20, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Where: SMC Corsair Gym What: SMC's Holiday Art Sale is a once-a-year opportunity to buy some truly unique works of art to satisfy holiday, anniversary, birthday, and year-round gift needs. This year’s outstanding selection features ceramics and hand-blown glass, fused glass, jewelry, prints, and more. Get details here! SMC 47th Annual Holiday Art Sale When: Sunday, December 21, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Where: SMC Corsair Gym What: SMC's Holiday Art Sale is a once-a-year opportunity to buy some truly unique works of art to satisfy holiday, anniversary, birthday, and year-round gift needs. This year’s outstanding selection features ceramics and hand-blown glass, fused glass, jewelry, prints, and more. Find out more! Pearl and your SMC family can't wait to see you there!