Administration
Santa Fe
College Events Office
Thomas McBee, Coordinator
ftmcbee@sjcsf.edu
505-984-6139
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The College Events Office, located in the basement of the Peterson Student Center, promotes non-academic opportunities for students to socialize and to escape from the rigors of the Great Books Program. This includes Concerts, Films, Theater and Social Events such as Parties, Study Breaks and the student/tutor social hour known as ‘Nabla’.
The College Events Office also maintains and operates all of the College’s Audio/Visual materials. They are always open for new suggestions and welcome input from students.
Their office is located in the basement of Peterson Student Center. If you have any questions about the following activities that the College Events office promotes please call extension 6139 for more details.
CONCERTS
Apart from the many bands and performers that the College Events Office books, the College Events Office hosts between four and six classical music concerts every year. These usually take the Friday night lecture spot but are occasionally found at other times. Such concerts have included performerss such as the Miro quartet, the Baltimore Consort, the Axelrod quartet and Lionheart.
The College Events Office also, from time to time, secures and distributes tickets to events by Santa Fe Pro Musica and other local artists. The concerts usually take place at the Lensic Performing Arts Center. Look for upcoming concerts and events in the Ephemera or on fliers posted on the Student Activities Board in Peterson Student Center.
PARTIES & PICNICS
The College Events Office throws several parties each year. They also
assist the Waltz Committee and individual class parties,
OPEN MIC NIGHTS
Open Mic nights are held occasionally in the coffee shop. Students are encouraged to show off their talents in poetry, music, comedy, etc . . .
FILM SOCIETY
The Film Society of St. John's College is a student-run group that is assisted by the College Events Office. Admission and popcorn are free! Most films are shown on Saturday nights. Contact Thomas McBee at extension 6139 for more information.
NABLA
The Senior Class, with help from the College Events Office, sponsors a social hour for upperclassman and faculty called Nabla. This event gives Junior and Seniors a chance to interact with their tutors in a non-academic setting. Dates to be announced.
STUDY BREAKS
The College Events Office will host Study Breaks in the Great Hall throughout the semester. These consist of several hours of cartoons. Refreshments will be served. Check the Student Activities Bulletin Board in Peterson (across from the coffee shop) for the dates of Nabla and Study Breaks.