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

Free Nachos – Financial Aid Day at Mendocino College

Join us on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 2 PM to 4 PM in MacMillan Hall, Room 1280 (Ukiah Campus) for an afternoon of nachos and financial aid support.

Get help completing your 2026–2027 FAFSA or California Dream Act Application. To stay eligible for EOPS, be sure to renew your financial aid application. Bring your 2024 income information and, if needed, your parents to assist.

This event is open to all students and is proudly sponsored by EOPS/CARE/NEXTUP.

Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Eagles Nest, Mendocino College, Ukiah Campus

Mendocino College is partnering with Legal Services of Northern California to offer a Clean Slate Project Clinic. This free, appointment-only event provides students with support for record expungement.

To sign up: Call 707-462-1471 or toll-free 877-529-7700.

For more information about the Mendocino College Eagles Rise Restorative Justice program, visit our webpage here. 

Create or touch up your regalia with us! 

Food and beverages provided. 

Next Workshops:

• Thursday, 10/16
• Thursday, 10/23
• Thursday, 10/30
• Thursday, 11/06
• Thursday, 11/13
• Thursday, 11/20

For more information, please contact Brandon Schmidt at brandon.schmidt@student.mendocino.edu, Kyle Whiterock at kwhiterock@mendocino.edu, or Brian Williams at bwilliams@mendocino.edu.

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: Tuesday, December 2, 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.

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: Tuesday, November 4, 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.

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

Take time to relax with some delicious *esquite (corn in a cup). All students are welcome!

*While supplies last.

Get refreshed with some delicious *agua fresca & fresh fruit. All students are welcome!

*While supplies last.

Create a *mini piñata and enjoy a paleta (popsicle). All students are welcome!

*While supplies last.