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Puente Fall 2026 Calendar of Events

Puente JAM

Wednesday, January 7th
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
West Campus, Sierra Hall 132

Note: Mandatory meeting for all Puente students.

Counseling Session: Cajita Project

Tuesday, January 22nd and 27th
12:45 PM – 2:10 PM
East Campus, FH 275

Note: Cajita Project (known as contemplative, arts-based pedagogy). Reflection on culture and identity: a personal reflective cajita (small box) filled with artifacts that symbolize your identity.

Mentor Panel and Lunch Mixer

Thursday, February 5th
12:45 PM - 2:45 PM
East Campus, Founders Hall 275

Mentors: 
Erin Dark-Herold, Professor of English, MJC
Tony Pacheco, Professor of Spanish, MJC
Aaron Sanchez, Faculty Counselor and Professor, MJC

Wellness Session

Tuesday, February 24th
12:45 PM - 2:10 PM 
East Campus, PEW Dance Room

Yoga & Meditation Strategies
Dress comfortably, and bring a yoga mat if possible

University Campus Visit: Discover UC Davis

Friday, February 27th
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Bus to leave East Campus, Gym

Discover UC Davis is a free career-planning and exploration symposium for community college students from participating TOP institutions.

Wellness Session

Thursday, March 17th
12:45 PM - 2:10 PM 
East Campus, PEW Dance Room

Yoga & Meditation Strategies
Dress comfortably, and bring a yoga mat if possible

Career Platicas (Talks)

Tuesday, March 24th
12:45 PM – 2:10 PM
East Campus, FH 275

Jobspeaker Presentations by Elsa Pourabdi, Career & Employment Program Specialist
Puente Counselor to also share about resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, professional headshot, and how to tie a tie.

University Campus Visit: UC Berkeley

Wednesday, April 1st 
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Bus to leave from East Campus, Gym

Transfer admissions presentation, student panel, walking tour, and an educational experience.

End of the Year Pachanga (Celebration)

Wednesday, April 15th
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
West Campus, Great Valley Museum, Science Building

Puentistas and their families are invited to dinner to celebrate the completion of their first college year, and we will acknowledge students who are graduating from MJC and transferring to a 4-year university.

So Cal Campus Tours

Monday, May 11th to Thursday, May 14th

Day 1: Travel to Southern California
Day 2: UC Los Angeles and CSU Long Beach
Day 3: UC Riverside and Cheech Marin Museum
Day 4: CSU Fullerton and travel back home