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Feb. 13, 2023
Quick Notes for the Week of Feb. 13
Coming Up
Village Spaces Grand Openings
Remember to drop by your Village Space tomorrow – Tuesday, Feb. 14 – from 12:30-2:30 p.m. for a Grand Opening with fun activities, snacks and prizes. Students who attend will be entered in a drawing to win one of six retro-style digital cameras – one for each Village – purchased with donated funds. Learn more at deanza.edu/villages/spaces.
Event Center Open Meetings
The consultant for the Foothill-De Anza district will conduct two open meetings on Thursday, Feb. 23, as part of the market analysis now underway. Surveys for audience members and event organizers are also still open through Feb. 28. Find meeting details and survey links at deanza.edu/measure-g/event-center.
Spotlight
How to Help Earthquake Victims
The massive earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria last week has killed more than 35,000 people and left hundreds of thousands homeless in the region. The disaster has also caused grief and anxiety for people around the world, including De Anza students who have ties to the region.
If you'd like to help by making a donation, you can find a list of reputable groups providing aid for this disaster on the website of Charity Navigator, a nonprofit that reviews disclosure forms and rates charities on their transparency and effectiveness.
Charity Navigator says the groups on its list are highly rated overall and have shown a clear, concentrated effort to respond to this earthquake and its aftermath. The list includes such major international groups as CARE, Doctors Without Borders and the International Rescue Committee, along with groups that have strong ties or experience in the affected region – such as the Embrace Relief Foundation, Islamic Relief USA and the Syrian American Medical Society.
New Course Regstration Interface
De Anza and Foothill colleges have upgraded their course registration system with a new Banner 9 interface that should make it easier for students to sign up for classes this spring.
A detailed user guide for the new interface can be found at deanza.edu/reg-guide. Watch for a helpful video and a new tile icon for the Student Registration app in MyPortal – both coming soon.
Film Students' Work Highlighted
Two De Anza film students had their work screened at the Short Film Showcase hosted by the Riekes Center in Menlo Park on Feb 5.
The films by students Ray Teoh and Eilon Presman drew praise from Riekes Center program director Julio Deras, who said, “I’m so impressed by their technical quality and narrative strength. Something special is happening at De Anza!” Presman also participated in a panel discussion after the screenings.
Student Services and Resources
Psychological Services Available
Help spread the word: De Anza has resources for students who are feeling stressed, depressed or overwhelmed.
The Psychological Services office hosts weekly drop-in sessions open to all students, along with specialized groups for LGBTQ+ students, athletes and others.
Students can also speak with a mental health professional online, anytime via TimelyCare. More information is available at deanza.edu/psychologicalservices.
Mark Your Calendar
Check the Events Calendar for additional details and more events.
- Transfer Workshop: ADT Application – Monday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Student Athletes: Psychological Services support group – Monday, Feb. 13, 1-1:50 p.m.
- Transfer Support: Psychological Services support group – Monday, Feb. 13, 2-3 p.m.
- Wellness Matters: mental health workshop hosted by HEFAS and open to all students – Monday, Feb 13, 3:30-5 p.m.
- Drop-In Support Group: Psychological Services support group open to all students – Monday, Feb 13, 4-5 p.m.
- Financial Aid Q&A: drop-in help session – Tuesday, Feb. 14, 10-11 a.m.
- To Immigrants With Love: drop-in activity – Tuesday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- University Representative Visit: Ohio University – Tuesday, Feb. 14, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Village Spaces Grand Opening: open house with activities, snacks and prizes – Tuesday, Feb. 14, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
- Transfer Workshop: Common Application – Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1:30-3 p.m.
- Empathy Versus Antipathy: Momentum talk with Samuel Natale – 1:30-3 p.m.
- LGBTQ+ Support Group: Psychological Services support group – Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2-3 p.m.
- Yoga and Mindfulness: Psychological Services group – Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2-3 p.m.
- Coffee With a Cop: informal chat with district police officers – Wednesday, Feb. 15, 9-11 a.m.
- Campus Blood Drive: blood donation opportunity – Wednesday, Feb. 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free Tax-Filing Assistance: one-on-one help sessions – Wednesday, Feb. 15, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Wellness Workshop: Zentangle Gathering – Wednesday, Feb. 15, 11 a.m.-noon
- Job Interview Tips: career workshop – Wednesday, Feb. 15, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Movies for Mental Health: online film screening and discussion – Wednesday, Feb. 15, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Mass Shooting Support Group: Psychological Services group – Wednesday, Feb. 15, noon-1 p.m.
- University Representative Visit: University of California, Santa Cruz – Wednesday, Feb. 15, noon-3 p.m.
- University Representative Visit: Texas Tech University session for international students – Wednesday, Feb. 15, 1-2 p.m.
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Dates and Deadlines
- Presidents' Holidays – no classes, offices closed: Friday-Monday, Feb. 17-20
- Last day to apply for scholarships: Saturday, Feb. 18
Visit the Academic Calendar page to see more important dates and deadlines by quarter.
Governance Meetings
- Academic Senate: Monday, Feb. 13, 2:30-4:20 p.m.
- Program Allocation Committee: Tuesday, Feb. 14, 10-11:30 a.m.
- De Anza Student Government (DASG): Wednesday, Feb. 13, 4 p.m.
Find more information about college governance at deanza.edu/gov.
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