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March 25, 2024
Quick Notes for the Week of March 25
Upcoming Events
Holi Festival of Colors Is Sunday, April 7
Celebrate the arrival of spring – and the triumph of good over evil – by attending the annual Holi Festival of Colors, sponsored by the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce, with De Anza College, the city of Cupertino and Recology as event partners.
Stop by from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, across the street at Memorial Park. Registration is free and you can also park for free in Lots A and B. There will be colors and food for sale.
Auto Tech Car Show and Job Fair
The annual Auto Tech car show is Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in Lot E. The event, which is organized by the Auto Tech Club and the Automotive Technology Department, will also function as a job fair, with various employers in attendance.
All makes and models of cars are welcome at the show. Spectators can enter for free, but those wishing to bring their cars will need to register at the gate by paying a $20 entrance fee per vehicle. There will be food, music and more. Visit the event website for more information.
Highlights
California Community Colleges Grant for Full-time Students
The Student Success Completion Grant is a financial program from the California community colleges system that encourages students to enroll full-time. Students enrolled in 12 units per semester can receive up to $2,596 per year and students enrolled in 15 or more units per semester can receive up to $8,000 per year. You may quality for the grant if you are a full-time student, have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and have completed the FAFSA or CADAA and have been awarded a Cal Grant B or C. Complete your FAFSA or CADAA by the Cal Grant deadline to apply.
Association for Women in Science Scholarship
The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) promotes the study of science and the choice of scientific careers for women. Students majoring in science, mathematics, nursing or engineering may qualify for
the Palo Alto AWIS scholarship award of $1000. Applicants must represent the agency’s missions of promoting the advancement of
women in science, be enrolled in at least 12 units at the time of application, have
a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher and be enrolled in at least six units at the time
the scholarship is disbursed. The application deadline is April 19. You can find more information in Academic Works.
Paid Stanford Internships for Formerly Incarcerated Students
Stanford University is offering four paid internship opportunities this summer specifically for current community college students who were previously incarcerated or have been affected by the criminal justice system. Interns will work closely with faculty and graduate student mentors to gain research experience and skills. Internships are six to eight weeks long, from mid-June to mid-August, with stipends
of $4,500 for six weeks and $6,000 for eight weeks. For details, visit the Rising Scholars website.
Honors and Awards
Honors for Financial Aid Staffer
Mayra Godoy-Rodriguez of De Anza’s Financial Aid office has earned statewide recognition for her work on behalf of foster youth and other students. She was presented with the “Making a Difference” award earlier this month at the annual conference of the California Community Colleges Student Financial Aid Administrators Association.
As financial aid coordinator, Godoy-Rodriguez is responsible for overseeing student employment through the Federal Work-Study program and reconciling Pell Grant accounts. She also serves as Financial Aid’s liaison for foster youth – working closely with the Guardian Scholars/NextUP program in EOPS and assisting students with applications for Chafee Grants.
“She is super responsive to students and colleagues alike,” said Financial Aid Director Lisa Mandy, who presented the award to Godoy-Rodriguez. “We are so fortunate to have her as part of our team.”
More New Videos
New Noncredit Videos
Check out new videos in the Noncredit Class series! These videos showcase all of the great classes at De Anza that are tuition-free.
Last week we posted a video about the Real Estate and English as a Second Language programs.
Watch all of the videos on the college website and social media. Stay tuned for more.
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
- Free Tax-Filing Assistance – United Way service – Wednesday, March 27, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Police and Community Forum – Foothill-De Anza district police event – Wednesday, March 27, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Next Week
- Holi Festival of Colors – Cupertino community event – Sunday, April 7, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tell us about your event! Use the online form at deanza.edu/communications/tell-us.
Dates and Deadlines
- Final exams – next week (March 25-29)
- Spring quarter starts Monday, April 8
Visit the Academic Calendar page to see more important dates and deadlines by quarter.
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