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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/
What We Have in Common
Volume XI, Issue 2, April 23, 2025
The poet Wendell Berry said “The Earth is what we all have in common.” In (belated)
celebration of Earth Day 2025, SMC in Focus shines a spotlight on a new climate change course and an in-depth conversation with
Calif. climate scientist/emeritus professor Bill Selby re. the devastating January
fires & what we can all do to help prevent future climate-related catastrophes. Also,
we take a look at the impact of the fires on the college community, the life-changing
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) program, and the rising, promising career of SMC alum/artist/musician
Amadour whose persona and work defies all boundaries.
Mind Over Injury
Santa Monica College supports adults navigating acquired brain injury to pursue their personal and academic goals.
Power of Community
As wildfires ravaged Southern California, Santa Monica College emerged as a lifeline of compassion and action to serve those affected.
What We Can Do About Climate Chaos
We caught up with California climate scientist and SMC emeritus professor Bill Selby to drill down on what happened weather-wise in January, and to search for actionable takeaways around Earth Week.
Amadour: Painter, Pianist, Troubadour
There’s nothing predictable about Amadour. The multidisciplinary artist who goes by a mononym and they/them pronouns flat-out refuses to be cubbyholed.
Bragging Rights
SMC Fashion students give used denim new life. PPI co-director named Senate District 24 Woman of the Year. Police Chief wins a statewide award.
Climate Change Agent
For Lisa Collins, climatizing the curriculum is mission-critical. This semester, she made a breakthrough with the rollout of Geology 9, “Climate Change.”