The Mt. SAC Writing Center's Finals Food Fest continues through Dec. 11 in Building 26B-1561. Swing by from 9 a.m. on to fuel up for finals with free breakfast and coffee. While you are there, get some tutoring assistance too.

The Mt SAC bookstore is having an ugly holiday sweater contest. Swing by the bookstore wearing one to enter. You could win a gift basket, and there will be 25 percent off coupons. The contest ends Dec. 11, and the winner will be announced Dec. 12.

The Mt. SAC Theater Department presents Or, The Whale, an adaptation of Herman Melville’s Moby Dick. Performances will be in the Studio Theater today and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 7 at 1:30 p.m. For tickets, visit tickets.mtsac.edu.

Mt. SAC’s tuition-free Vocational Nursing Program — the first of its kind in California — is accepting applicants. If you’re a CNA ready to take the next step in your healthcare career, start your journey today. For screening criteria and application instructions, visit mtsac.edu/sce/stv/heal....

Mt. SAC's toy drive continues today from noon to 6:30 p.m. in front of the Student Center. The nonprofit Casa Colina Children’s Services Center will receive the donations for children who have physical, learning, sensory, communication, or social developmental delays, and your donations are needed.

REMINDER: Mt. SAC will have a toy drive tomorrow through Friday from noon to 6:30 p.m. in front of the Student Center.

Mt. SAC will have a toy drive Dec. 4-6 from noon-6:30 p.m. in front of the Student Center. The nonprofit Casa Colina Children’s Services Center will receive the donations for children who have physical, learning, sensory, communication, or social developmental delays: www.mtsac.edu/newsroom/new...

The Mt. SAC Writing Center presents Finals Food Fest from Dec. 8-11 in Building 26B-1561. Starting at 9 a.m. each day, fuel up for the end of the semester by enjoying free breakfast and coffee while supplies last, and get some tutoring assistance too. For more information, email [email protected].

Study abroad in Osaka, Japan during the 2027 Winter Intersession. To add your name to the interest list for updates and deadlines, visit forms.office.com/pages/respon.... For more information, email [email protected]

Noncredit coursework is the hidden engine of California’s workforce: edsource.org/2025/adult-e...

Mt. SAC's annual Poinsettia Sale begins on Dec. 1 and runs through Dec. 19 or until supplies last. If you are interested in purchasing unique varieties of poinsettias for the holidays, visit www.mtsac.edu/horticulture.... For more information, email [email protected] or call (909) 274-4893.

The Mt. SAC Board of Trustees voted Nov. 19 to extend the contract of President and CEO Dr. Martha Garcia through 2029, reaffirming the Board’s confidence in her leadership and long-term vision for California’s largest community college: www.mtsac.edu/newsroom/new...

Mt. SAC will have a toy drive Dec. 4-6 from noon-6:30 p.m. in front of the Student Center. The nonprofit Casa Colina Children’s Services Center will receive the donations for children who have physical, learning, sensory, communication, or social developmental delays: www.mtsac.edu/newsroom/new...

The Mt. SAC Music Department presents the Wind Ensemble Fall Concert, featuring trumpet soloist Ephraim Alii, on Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Clarke Theater. For tickets, visit tickets.mtsac.edu/online/.

Check out all the sights and sounds of today's Animation and Gamefest with our Mt. SAC student tour guide. Did you attend, Mounties?

In our Beginning Drawing course (CRN 30343), explore creative expression through the use of black and white drawing media while earning GE credit for art. To take this open 2026 Winter Intersession class, visit www.mtsac.edu/schedule/win.... Class begins Jan. 5.

Mt. SAC's Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society presents its first Unity Fair on Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Miracle Mile. The event will feature: - Free mindfulness activities such as a community gratitude wall, diversity map, take-home mindful messages, flower bouquet making, and board games.

In our Conservation Biology course (CRN 43779), study concepts of conservation biology for natural resources, including biogeography, biodiversity, and extinction. To add this open 2026 Spring Semester class, visit www.mtsac.edu/schedule/spr.... The semester begins Feb. 23.

Mt. SAC is the first college in California to offer a tuition-free Licensed Vocational Nursing program. For more information, visit www.mtsac.edu/sce/stv/health/vn.

Are you looking for a career working in drones? Want to learn about delivery drones, drone mapping software, thermal sensors, or how to fly? Then register for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Basic course (CRN 42205) offered during the 2026 Spring Semester.

Mt. SAC's Transfer and Completion Center is celebrating graduates, transfers, and scholars at its Merry Completion and Transfer Celebration on Dec. 3 from 4-6 p.m. in Building 9B on the second floor. There will be holiday crafts, a hot cocoa bar, and pictures with Santa.

Mt. SAC's tuition-free QuickBooks for Accounting course begins Jan. 6. In this six-week online class, learn accounting concepts utilizing QuickBooks, prepare statements and reports, and complete accounting cycle tasks. Register now at mtsac.edu/noncreditapp. For more information, call (909) 274-4070

Mt. SAC's tuition-free Registered Behavior Technician program starts Jan. 6. In this 10-week program, learn the fundamentals of applied behavior analysis to implement behavior intervention plans and teach adaptive skills to individuals with autism

Mt. SAC’s tuition-free Payroll and Tax Accounting program begins on Jan. 6. In this seven-week online program, learn tax procedures required to file the correct forms for Social Security, federal and state income taxes and their reconciliation.

Mt. SAC's Ownership Services Technician program starts Jan. 13. In this tuition-free program, learn the fundamentals of property ownership changes and gain insights from Section 401 of the California Assessor Handbook. Register now at mtsac.edu/noncreditapp.

Mt. SAC's annual Poinsettia Sale begins on Dec. 1 and runs through Dec. 19 or until supplies last. If you are interested in purchasing unique varieties of poinsettias for the holidays, visit www.mtsac.edu/horticulture.... For more information, email [email protected] or call (909) 274-4893.

Mt. SAC students browsed the pop-up shopping aisles on campus for free clothes, enjoyed a resource fair, sampled food, and more during Basic Needs Resources' Thrift N’ Thrive event last week. Did you score any gear, Mounties?

Mt. SAC’s Japanese Language Program hosts students from Oberlin University, Tokyo to provide students with opportunities to develop cross-cultural and Japanese language skills.

The Mt. SAC Bookstore is having an early Black Friday sale on select apparel brands now through Nov. 21. Score 25 percent off for online orders of over $75 and get free shipping. For more information, call (909) 274-4475.

Mt. SAC’s Basic Needs Resources is holding a hygiene donation drive called Operation Fill the Carts today. Now until 4 p.m., drop off shampoo, soap, lotion, deodorant, razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and other bathroom essentials. For on-campus donation locations, email [email protected].

The dream is free, but the grind is what makes it reality. Mt. SAC: Where champions compete.

Mt. SAC’s Basic Needs Resources presents its Nourish to Flourish: CalFresh Enrollment and Community Engagement event on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Building 9C. CalFresh enrollment will be done in-person, and there will be a resource fair, food and games too.

Mt. SAC's Student Health Services presents A Shot of Reality: Alcohol Safety and Awareness on Nov. 20 at 10:30 a.m. in Building 410. The event will feature beer goggle activities, a trivia game, prizes, a mocktail recipe booklet, and more. For more information, call (909) 274-4400.

Learn how to use your speaking voice for commercials, films, and videos in our voiceover class. If you are looking for a fun experience that could be a career changer, register now for this February class. For more info, visit communityed.mtsac.edu or call (909) 274-4220.

In our Study Skills course for children ages 10-15, these students will learn how to manage their time and study more efficiently. To register for this class, visit communityed.mtsac.edu or call (909) 274-4220.

In our Office Skills program, learn how to manage an office; work with essential computing programs like Word and Excel; and get prepared for an entry-level position. For more info, call (909) 274-4070 or visit mtsac.edu/sce/stv/. This tuition-free program begins Jan. 5.

Mt. SAC’s Adult Basic Education Learning Center offers free in-person and online classes for GED Preparation. Sessions are available in the mornings and evenings. For more information, call 909) 274-4935 or visit www.mtsac.edu/sce/hse.

REMINDER: The Animation and Gamefest returns Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Building 410. This annual event showcases students' work, and all Mounties can enjoy games, animation, the creativity of Mt. SAC programs, free food, and more. For complete info, visit www.mtsac.edu/newsroom/new....

The Mt. SAC Bookstore is holding a Grad Appreciation Event now through Nov. 16. Save 20 percent off diploma frames in-store and online. On Nov. 13, get 25 percent off padfolios in-store only. For more information, visit www.bkstr.com/mtsacstore/h....

Registration for our 2026 Spring Semester has now opened, Mounties! Take that extra class or two in the new year, and you will be on your way to earning a degree with us. For more information, visit mtsac.edu/schedule/spr.... Classes begin Feb. 23.

Need to upgrade your keyboard and mouse skills? Take free computer classes, focused on MS Office and Google Workspace. To register for online or in-person sessions, call (909) 274-4935 or visit www.mtsac.edu/sce/abe.

Registration for our 2026 Spring Semester opens next week, Mounties! Power up your nearest electronic device and check your student portal for your assigned registration date and time. Classes begin Feb. 23. For more information, visit www.mtsac.edu/schedule/spring.html.

Registration for our 2026 Spring Semester opens one week from today, Mounties! Take that extra class or two, and finish your degree faster with us. For more information, visit mtsac.edu/schedule/spr.... Classes begin Feb. 23.

Associated Students presents its third annual winter event: Winter Wonderland Magic on Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the grass area near the Library. The fun will again include snow on campus, so wear cozy clothes, closed-toed shoes, and gloves.

The Art of Skate: Activism, Art and Design closing reception and Apache Skateboards panel discussion will both be Nov. 20. The discussion happens at 1 p.m. in Building 410-2030, and the reception at the Diana Berger Art Gallery at 3:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.mtsac.edu/artgallery/.

The fourth annual Women of Color in STEM event was a dynamic success on Monday.

Students got to meet with representatives from CSU, UC, private, and out-of-state universities to learn about transfer options, university admission requirements, financial aid, scholarships, and more yesterday during our Transfer Fair. Did you find a transfer school, Mounties?

In our CPR and First Aid Training course, obtain the skills needed to care for victims of injuries, illnesses, and other medical emergencies. To learn how to save lives and advance your career, register now by visiting communityed.mtsac.edu, emailing [email protected], or calling (909)-274-4838.

The Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caravan College Fair rolled into Mt. SAC last week. Did you meet with the various HBCU representatives and discover the transfer pathways from community college to HBCUs, Mounties?

Mt. SAC invites the campus community to its Pizza and Patrol event on Nov. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Miracle Mile. Hang out with Police and Campus Safety officers for casual conversation, connection, and free pizza!