Hosted by ALEX DE GRASSI
Featuring the MENDOCINO COLLEGE GUITAR ENSEMBLE
with Special Guests PIERRE ARCHAIN & BOB DALEY

Join us for an evening of fundraising and live entertainment featuring Alex de Grassi, faculty, friends, and students of Mr. de Grassi's upper-level guitar class, on Tuesday, December 9th at 7:00 pm. Admission is free, and all fundraising proceeds will benefit the Friends of Mendocino College Music Program, an affiliate of the College Foundation. 

Join us for a juried exhibition of art made by artists of Native American descent.

Opening Reception on Thursday, November 20th, 4:30-6:30 pm

Exhibition runs November 20th, 2025 - February 8th, 2026

Regular Gallery Hours:  

• Tuesdays: 12:30 - 3:30 PM
• Wednesdays: 10:30 - 12:30 PM
• Thursdays: 12:30 - 3:30 PM
• and by appointment 

The gallery is also open for most performances in the Center Theater.

*Artwork featured above: We Are Still Here by Meyo Marrufo.

Ukiah High School Senior Parent Information Night

Monday, November 17 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
at the Mendocino College Little Theater

Light dinner and beverages will be provided

What is REG2Go?

Mendocino College, in partnership with Ukiah High School, invites senior students and their families to learn about REG2Go—a collaborative program that brings college enrollment support directly to high school seniors.

During this event, families will receive an overview of how Mendocino College will support Ukiah High students with:

• College applications
• Financial aid (FAFSA/CADAA)
• Scholarship opportunities
• Academic advising & more

This is a great opportunity to visit the Mendocino College campus and meet the team that will be guiding students through the transition from high school to college.

Join us on Wednesday, November 12th, from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM for the Mendocino College Club Fair at the Lowery Student Center. This exciting event will showcase the diverse range of student clubs on campus, offering you the chance to explore various interests and opportunities to get involved.

List of Clubs Attending:

• Active Mind Club
• Dance Club
• Latino Club
• LBGTQIA+
• MESA Club
• Native American Club
• Textile Club
• Women in STEM

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to meet club members, learn about their activities, and find your place within the vibrant Mendocino College community. 

We look forward to seeing you there!

NATIVE AMERICAN STORYTELLING

With Jocelyn Garcia & Eric Wilder

Thursday, November 20th, 5:30-8 PM
Mendocino College Little Theatre

Refreshments at 5:30 PM; Stories at 6:00 PM

Join us for a dynamic session that blends traditional Native storytelling with the vibrant world of graphic art and illustration. Jocelyn Garcia and Eric Wilder, both talented artists and storytellers, will share how visual art brings Indigenous stories to life and connects cultural heritage to contemporary expression. 

Through their illustrations and narratives, participants will explore: 

• The role of storytelling in Native American culture and community. 
• How graphic art and digital media preserve and reimagine traditional stories. 
• The power of visual storytelling to engage new generations. 

This event celebrates the creativity, resilience, and voices of Native artists while highlighting the intersection of tradition and innovation. 

This event is free and open to the public. 

Sponsored by Ethnic Studies and Native American Club.

Recognizing the need for more Native American stories, The Mendocino Voice, Mendocino College, and the North Far North Region invite you to join the conversation!

If you’d like to participate, please register using the link below.

Admission is FREE (registration encouraged)
All ages and families welcome
Refreshments provided

Join us for a resource fair and tri-tip lunch honoring our veterans!

This meaningful event is designed to honor and assist our local veterans and students by connecting them with valuable resources, services, and community support. Lunch will be served at 12:00 pm.

Students, staff, and faculty are invited to join us for our free Fall Feast featuring turkey, potatoes, pies, and more! Catered by our Mendocino College Culinary Department in collaboration with community partners. 

Meet Rodney Wilson
Founder of LGBTQ+ Month

We’re thrilled to host a special virtual conversation with Rodney Wilson, founder of LGBTQ+ History Month!

Date: Tuesday, October 21
Time: Gathering begins at 12:00 PM; conversation starts at 12:30 PM sharp
Location: LLRC Room 4210
Format: Live Zoom from St. Louis, Missouri

Rodney’s work as an educator and activist continues to inspire, especially in times when community and solidarity matter most. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from someone who helped shape LGBTQ+ history.

If you’re interested in helping organize this event or want to be part of launching the new Pride Program, please reach out—I’d love to collaborate with you!

Learn More About Rodney Wilson:

• 2019 documentary short – Rodney’s experience as an openly gay teacher in the 1990s
• 2024 PBS NewsHour story – Celebrating 30 years of LGBTQ+ History Month
• 2023 profile article
• International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months website

Join us for a special celebration as Mendocino College unveils its newly remodeled Automotive Technology Facility—a major leap forward in workforce innovation and sustainable transportation education.

This upgraded space launches our cutting-edge Electric Vehicle (EV) curriculum, expanding opportunities for students to train in advanced automotive systems and meet the growing demand for EV technicians across our region.

Join us for:

• A festive ribbon cutting
• A guided tour of the new facility
• Light refreshments and community connection

Whether you're passionate about innovation, proud of our college’s progress, or simply curious about the future of EVs—we’d love to celebrate with you.

The Automotive Technology program is located within the 3000 series Vocational Technology Building on our Ukiah Campus. 

Map of Ukiah Campus
Map of the Vocational Technology Building