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SMC In-Focus
A bi-monthly, award-winning newsletter connecting the Santa Monica College community. Celebrating endless possibilities, innovation, and resilience. More at www.smc.edu/news/in-focus/
A Future of Promise & Hope
Volume X, Issue 5, October 28, 2024
In our October issue, SMC in Focus celebrates the arc of transformation that has led Santa Monica College alumni from
here to, well, just about everywhere! MIT. The opportunity to perform alongside a
jazz legend. USC. An associate dean & career counselor who returned to the place that
changed their lives. Also, an in-depth look at a newish program that is training Corsairs
for careers in 21st century architecture. Enjoy this glimpse of excellence—it really
is just a glimpse.
From SMC to MIT
SMC alumni Daniela Davalos and Les Armstrong became graduate students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to pursue their respective passions for safer spaceflight and fighting climate change.
Jazzed to be at USC
Serendipity and a solid thumbs-up from jazz legend Stanley Clarke helped this promising young vocalist find her place on the bandstand.
Committed Counselor
Personal reasons drive Associate Dean Jose Hernandez’ passion for ensuring that all new students are supported in their academic journey at SMC.
Doing Her Duty
Career counselor Jessica Trachtenberg is changing students’ lives at the place that changed hers, with creativity, heart, and a joyous sense of duty.
Bragging Rights
A Geology instructor makes it to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro. SMC Fashion students turn unsaleable garments into treasures. A Life Science instructor helps release endangered butterflies.
Architecture’s Back!
Architecture has made a comeback at SMC, just in time to prepare Corsairs for a field that is evolving in the information age.