Join us all year to celebrate our 50th Anniversary.
1980 Emeritus Schedule
Back to School Kick-Off
Tuesday September 10, 2024
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Emeritus Campus
Stop in and join us as we launch our 50th anniversary. Students will be welcomed back
to SMC's Emeritus campus with complimentary breakfast refreshments and lunch provided
in celebration of the 50 years of lifelong learning.
Let's See SMC!
RSVP Required.
SMC Emeritus students will set off on six(6) separate SMC campus field trips, including
Malibu, Center of Media & Design, Main Campus, PAC, Bundy Campus, and Early Childhood
Lab School (one campus per trip). Complimentary bus transportation and a light lunch
will be provided for currently enrolled SMC Emeritus students.
Stromberg Living Histories Series
Computer Room
The Harvey Stromberg Living History Series captures the distinguished stories of some Emeritus icons. The project, captured by SMC media production students, will be shown in a theater setting on one of SMC's campuses. Dessert reception to follow.
Fifty-Over-50
Emeritus Campus Dates to Come
SMC photography students will capture the images of Emeritus students. An on-site
photo studio will serve as an easy location to capture our lifelong learners. These
images will be on display at future celebration events.
1992 Emeritus Watercolor Class
1999 Emeritus Concert BandGrand Finale: A Season of Celebrating Emeritus & Lifelong Learning
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
3 - 5 p.m. Main Campus
Open to all SMC students, staff, and faculty.
50 years of SMC Emeritus programs will culminate on Santa Monica's main campus with
a grand celebration of lifelong learning. More information to follow.
Maggie Hall and Students“Emeritus locations were quite colorful — from a desk in the old switchboard room on the SMC Main Campus in 1975 to a multistoried showcase on Second Street. I still remember the many tight quarters and temporary spaces on the main campus. I now laugh at the memory of the rumble of cars overhead at 1433 Second Street, the line at the restrooms, and the crowded front office….Then a bond issue for a permanent home for Emeritus passed, and a fantastic permanent home was purchased. The feeling of being a vagabond was gone.”
— Maggie Hall, retired Associate Dean of Emeritus