Thinking About Sonoma State? Stop by and Chat with a Rep

If Sonoma State University is on your transfer radar—or even if you're just curious—this is a great chance to learn more. Cassandra Garcia, SSU’s transfer representative, will be on campus to answer questions and share info about admissions, majors, campus life, and more.

Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Lowery Student Center, Ukiah Campus

No appointment needed! Just stop by the table, grab some materials, and get your questions answered. Whether you're planning to transfer soon or just exploring options, this is a great place to start.

Meet UC Santa Cruz Rep Joe DePage at Mendocino College

Thinking about transferring to UC Santa Cruz? Don’t miss your chance to connect directly with Joe DePage, a UC Santa Cruz representative, during his visit to Mendocino College.

Date: Monday, September 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Lowery Student Center, Ukiah Campus

Joe will be available to answer questions, share insights about UC admissions, and help you explore transfer opportunities. Whether you're just starting to think about transferring or already working on your application, this is a great chance to get personalized guidance.

No appointment needed—just stop by and start the conversation.

Join us for an artist talk with Yu Ji as he discusses his background growing up during the Cultural Revolution in China, his education at the Central Academy of Fine Art in Beijing and the teachers he met there, then his subsequent move to the United States. This 45-minute lecture will be followed by a Q&A. 

Catch Urban Introversion: Master Works by Yu Ji in the Mendocino College Art Gallery, Aug 15 – Oct 26, 2025.
Opening Reception: Sept 4, 4:30–6:30 PM
Free & Open to All!

Step into the world of Yu Ji, an internationally acclaimed artist whose work bridges cultures and decades of creativity. From early training in China to a vibrant career in the U.S., Yu Ji’s art explores identity, transition, and evolution.

Gallery Hours:
Tues: 12:30–3:30 PM
Wed: 10:30–1:30 PM
Thurs: 12:30–3:30 PM
(Or by appointment. Open during most Center Theater performances.)

Don’t miss this chance to experience a stunning collection right here on campus!

August 5th | 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 
August 6th | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Education Planning Keynote | Student Resources | Workshops | Support Services

Join the Mendocino College community at the Ukiah Campus for the Fall Student Welcome, beginning with a keynote on the critical role of your Student Education Plan (SEP) in achieving academic success. Following the presentation, explore student resources, attend focused workshops, explore pathways, and connect with support services. Whether you're new or returning, this event is your opportunity to begin the semester informed and prepared.

August 5th | 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 
August 6th | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Education Planning Keynote | Student Resources | Workshops | Support Services

Join the Mendocino College community at the Ukiah Campus for the Fall Student Welcome, beginning with a keynote on the critical role of your Student Education Plan (SEP) in achieving academic success. Following the presentation, explore student resources, attend focused workshops, explore pathways, and connect with support services. Whether you're new or returning, this event is your opportunity to begin the semester informed and prepared.

For all STEM majors or potential STEM majors - This orientation will provide you with knowledge, skills, and the mindset to excel in your program. Meet your future classmates, explore support services, and develop key learning strategies in a relaxed and fun environment. A free lunch will be provided. 

$200 stipend will be awarded to those who attend both days & have declared a STEM major!

Unleash your potential!

• Pro tips from instructors
• Meet your faculty and tutors
• Get personalized guidance
• Learn about career paths
• Review core math concepts

Details

DATES: August 12 & 13, 9 am-2 pm

LOCATION: Mendocino College Ukiah Campus, LLRC Building - Learning Center, Rm. 4110 / MESA Room 4120

CONTACTS: Shawmn Smith-Harjo | ssmithharjo@mendocino.edu | 707-468-3023 // Janet Daugherty | jdaugherty@mendocino.edu | 707-468-3046

REGISTER NOW!  Open Reg Form

You're invited to our Pride Program BBQ happening Thursday, June 12th, from 12:30 to 3:30 PM. Come celebrate love, identity, and community with us. We’ll have FREE food and refreshments, plus fun activities including: 

• Tie-dye
• Bubbles
• Swag
• Free food & drinks

Whether you're part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community or an ally, everyone is welcome. Bring your friends and enjoy a relaxed, joyful, and eventful afternoon together.

Let’s celebrate Pride with color, creativity, and community. See you there!

Join us for an exhibition of Cal Poly Humboldt painters, Gina Tuzzi & Eliseo Casiano, plus Student Work.

The Mendocino College Art Gallery, housed in the Center for Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA), celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2020. Since its inception in 1995, the gallery has made a significant contribution to the cultural life of Mendocino County, presenting more than 100 exhibitions during this time. Celebrating regional, national, and international artists as well as MC students, the gallery stays true to its educational role and provides students with an opportunity to learn firsthand about gallery management, exhibition design, and installation practices.

Opening Reception on Thursday, February 19th, 4:30-6:30 pm

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.

The Ukiah Community Concert Association presents

Professional Pianists Concerts

Friday, January 23, 2026, at 7:30 pm
Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 7:30 pm
and Sunday, January 26, 2026, at 2 pm

Don’t miss the 33rd annual Professional Pianist Concerts, a collaborative production by the Ukiah Community Concert Association and Spencer Brewer, and a benefit for the Mendocino College Recording Arts Club, the Allegro Scholarship Program, and the Ukiah Community Concert Association.

This utterly fun and stimulating series features the finest regional pianists inviting you into their onstage “living room” and, throughout the performance, trading stories and melodies with two pianos on stage to accommodate impromptu collaborations.

The event is legendary and an annual sellout because of the diversity and quality of a multitude of styles of music, spiced with humor throughout the show.

Tickets:

Tickets are $25 for open seating and $30 for the “I wanna see the hands” section. 

Tickets go on sale the second week of December and make great Christmas gifts! 

Available at the Mendocino Book Company in Ukiah, Mazahar in Willits, and through Brown Paper Tickets. If not completely sold out, tickets may be available at the door.

Auditions for the Spring theatrical production, directed by Lucas Near Verbrugghe, will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, time TBD. 

No preparation is necessary for the auditions. Production crew is also needed to assist with scenery, costumes, props, lighting, and stage management. For more information, please e-mail lnearverbrugghe@mendocino.edu. 

Classes associated with the Fall 2025 production:

• Performance: THE 208 A-D
• Crew: THE 225 A-D