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Feb. 5, 2024
Quick Notes for the Week of Feb. 5
Spotlight
District Housing Survey
The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is surveying students and employees on housing issues. Check your email for the survey or use this survey link to provide feedback. Please submit your response by this Friday, Feb. 9.
Village Centers Anniversary Celebration Is Next Tuesday
Celebrate the anniversary of the Village Centers on Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be a special event every hour, each hosted by a different center. Activities will include karaoke, networking, cookie decorating and more! You can stop by for snacks and a chance to win a Village T-shirt or the grand prize – a graduation or family photo session. The celebration is co-sponsored by De Anza Student Government (DASG) and Guided Pathways. View the schedule and find more information at deanza.edu/villages/centers.
Black History Month Opening Ceremony Is Next Wednesday
Celebrate Black History Month with the Black, Faculty, Staff and Administrators Network's Opening Ceremony next Wednesday.
Stop by Conference Rooms A & B from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14, for light refreshments and a special West African dance performance by Kuumba.
Student Highlights
Women’s Badminton Team Recognized
The women’s badminton team has been designated as a California Community College Athletic Association Scholar Team! They were recognized for their performance in the 2022-2023 academic year, during which they won their fourth state championship and achieved a cumulative team GPA of 3.66. They will be acknowledged at the California Community College Athletic Association’s 3C2A Scholar-Athlete Luncheon on March 27 in Sacramento.
Student Newspaper Gets Cal Press Grant
De Anza's student newspaper, La Voz, has received a $1,500 equipment grant from the California Press Foundation, a nonprofit that "aims to ensure the future and integrity of California journalism through education and professional support." The check was presented on Jan. 23 by Danielle McKinney, a foundation representative who also led a discussion with La Voz staffers about the future of journalism, including artificial intelligence.
U Are Loved Project
Since 2018, students in Humanities 01: Creative Minds have been crafting hearts that re-imagine the concept of love as part of the “U Are Loved” project. The goal of the project is to broaden the understanding of love beyond its conventional associations with romance and commerce – especially during the Valentine’s Day season. You can explore the collection of over 800 handmade hearts on the class’s Instagram account, @urloveddeanza, to discover how your perception of love might evolve.
Mark Your Calendar
Be sure to check these program websites for:
You can also check the Events Calendar for additional events and details.
This Week
- DASG Elections Info Session – De Anza Student Goverment event – Monday, Feb. 5, 2-3 p.m.
- Art Studies – Artistic Expression Village event, open to all – Tuesday, Feb. 6, noon-1 p.m.
- Quiz Quest: Discover Your True Self! – Social Sciences and Humanities Village event, open to all – Tuesday, Feb. 6, 12:30-2 p.m.
- Tuesday Tea Time – Health and Life Sciences Village event, open to all – Tuesday, Feb. 6, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
- Black High School Student Empowerment Conference – Outreach event – Thursday, Feb. 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Coffee with a Cop – Foothill-De Anza Police Department event – Thursday, Feb. 8, 10-11:30 a.m.
- Nomad Futurist Foundation Industry Panel (STEM) – MESA event – Thursday, Feb. 8, noon-1:30 p.m.
- Foreign Film Cinema – Language and Communication Village event – Thursday, Feb. 8, 1-2:30 p.m.
- California Dream Act Workshop – online Financial Aid event – Thursday, Feb. 8, 2-3 p.m.
Next Week
- Know Your March 5 Ballot – VIDA event – Monday, Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
- Village Centers Anniversary Celebration – Guided Pathways and DASG event – Tuesday, Feb. 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- DASG Mini Flea Market – DASG-sponsored outdoor market – Tuesday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Black History Month Opening Ceremony – BFSA event – Wednesday, Feb. 14, noon-1 p.m.
- MESA Valentine's Day Celebration – MESA event – Wednesday, Feb. 14, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- DASG Resource Fair – student resources discovery event – Thursday, Feb. 15, noon-3 p.m.
Tell us about your event! Use the online form at deanza.edu/communications/tell-us.
Dates and Deadlines
- Presidents' Day Holiday – no classes and offices are closed: Friday, Feb. 16-Monday, Feb. 19
Check the Academic Calendar to see more important dates and deadlines by quarter.
Governance Meetings
- Resource Allocation and Program Planning Committee: Tuesday, Feb. 6, 10-11:20 a.m.
- Classified Senate: Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2-3 p.m.
- Equity Action Council: Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2:30-4 p.m.
- DASG Senate: Wednesday, Feb. 7, 4 p.m.
Find more information about college governance at deanza.edu/gov
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