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Spring 2026 Institute Day

  • January 7, 2026
  • by MJC Public Relations
picture of dimly lit stage in the performing and media arts center at modesto junior college

Modesto Junior College Institute Day, January 9, 2026

Affinity Space Ribbon Cutting

8:30 a.m.

Welcome 

  • Ceremonial Song – Joe Rios, Apache/Washoe Tribe  (UTOC, President)
  • Land Acknowledgment - Jacob De La Rosa, Program Specialist
8:45 a.m.

Speakers

  • Brian Sanders, President
  • Andrea Wilson, Vice President, Student Services
  • Jose Rocha, Dean, Special Programs
  • Jason R. Juarez, Director, RISE UP Center
  • Michael Jackson, Umoja and RISE UP Counselor
  • Claudia Ramirez, MESA and PUENTE Counselor/Coordinator, & Cynthia Dulco, PUENTE English/Coordinator
  • Rosie Raya, Cambridge Academics/College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), Recruiter/Facilitator
9:15 a.m.

Ribbon Cutting

Closing Performance - Jesus Tecolotepatl, Aztec dancer

Spring 2026 Institute Day Program

10:15 a.m.

10:20 a.m.

Opening Ceremony- Jesus Tecolotepatl, Aztec Dancer

Welcome

  • Dean of Special Programs Jose Rocha
  • Dean of the school of Arts, Performance & The Humanities Rob Stevenson
10:25 a.m.
YCCD Chancellor Dr. Lena Tran
10:40 a.m.
MJC President Dr. Brian Sanders
10:55 a.m.
Academic Senate President Gisele Flores
11:05 a.m.
Classified Senate President Amanda Cannon
11:10 a.m.

Caring Campus Presentation
Julie Ayala & Lisa Allen

11:15 a.m.

OER Award
Tara Buñag & Mike Smedshammer

 11:30 a.m.

Student Affinity Panel
Moderator: Jason Juarez

12:00 p.m.

Lunch
Rise Up & SIERRA Center Tours

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