Quick Notes De Anza College

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 Feb. 22, 2022

Quick Notes for the Week of Feb. 22


COVID-19 Testing

Student Health Services is offering free drive-thru PCR testing for students and employees on Wednesdays from 12:30-4:30 p.m. in Parking Lot A. One-time preregistration is required for PCR testing. Visit the Health Services COVID-19 information page for additional details.

De Anza students can also pick up a free home-testing kit outside the Student Health Services office each Monday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – while supplies last.


Highlights

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Undocumented Immigration Support Scholarship: Current De Anza students who are undocumented can now apply for up to $500 to assist with DACA or visa fees, legal fees or other costs. This includes DACA application renewal, U-Visa, permanent legal status, attorney fees or other fees related to immigration. The scholarship is sponsored by HEFAS, the De Anza Latinx Association and the Office of the President. For more information, contact Melissa Maturino at maturinomelissa@deanza.edu


The CAN/DID Inclusion Series

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More content from the CAN/DID Inclusion Series will be released this month in recognition of Black History Month. These short-form videos, to be posted on the CAN/DID webpage and on official De Anza social media accounts, highlight the personal stories and experiences of Black students, classified professionals and faculty in our De Anza community. Here's a recap of featured students in the miniseries:

Payton SampleDe Anza student Payton Sample reflected on a son-father talk about #DWB and on interacting with law enforcement, continuing on the themes in counselor Robert Alexander’s personal story of racial profiling during traffic stops while commuting to school at St. Mary’s College.

Daniel H.Another De Anza student, Daniel H., shared his thoughts on the importance of amplifying stories of Black success. His perspectives touched on themes of Black achievement and the paradox of high expectations and lack of recognition.

Abriana HollidayDe Anza alumna Abriana Holliday talked about her realizations on the erasure and whitewashing of Black history from her textbooks when she was growing up.

Catch up on past installments from the series at deanza.edu/candid.

Black History Month Events

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Join the Black Faculty, Staff and Administrators (BFSA) Network for their last Black History month event. events Visit the BFSA Events page for details.

  • Poetry Night with Queen D: Friday, Feb. 25, 5-6:30 p.m.

You can also get into the spirit of Black History Month with special Zoom backgrounds that are available to download on the De Anza Zoom Backgrounds page.


EventsUpcoming Events

Check the Events Calendar for additional details and more events.

Tell us about your event! Use the online form at deanza.edu/communications/tell-us.


DatesDates and Deadlines

Visit the Academic Calendar page to see more important dates and deadlines by quarter.


College GovernanceGovernance Meetings

Find more information about college governance at deanza.edu/gov.


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