Welcome to SMC Emeritus!
Dear Emeritus Community,
Welcome to Summer 2025! I would like to begin by acknowledging the difficult times so many members of our community are facing, with both faculty and students being displaced due to the recent Los Angeles fires. This has been a time of loss and uncertainty, but please know that the Emeritus community is here to support you in any way we can.
The SMC Foundation has raised over a million dollars to assist students and employees affected by the fires. If you have been impacted, we are more than happy to help you with filling out the necessary forms. Please feel free to stop by the office — we are here to support you during this challenging time.
Despite the recent setbacks, the staff and faculty of the Emeritus Program are committed to offering amazing classes and resources to our students and community. This summer, we will continue to provide a wide range of opportunities for lifelong learning, connection, and growth with classes like Mindful Meditation, Art, and more, as well as through social experiences like our art gallery exhibitions and our popular Let’s See SMC! fieldtrip series. We are here for you and, as we navigate these times together, we are dedicated to helping you move forward.
Please take care of yourselves, stay safe, and remember that we are all part of a resilient, supportive community.
Best,
Guadalupe Salgado-Shower
Interim Associate Dean, Emeritus Program
