De Anza College Quick Notes

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May 21, 2024

Quick Notes for the Week of May 20


Graduation

57th Annual Commencement

young woman in grad cap with flower leisDe Anza will hold its 57th annual commencement on Saturday, June 29, beginning at 3 p.m. in the Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, California.

Apply for Graduation

Remember: You must apply for your degree no later than Monday, June 17, if you want your name included in the printed graduation program.

Graduation Packs Now Available

You can now purchase Graduation Packs – which include a cap, gown, tassel and diploma cover – and affinity stoles at the De Anza Bookstore, online or in-store. Orders can be shipped to the store on campus or to your home.

You must place an order by June 14 in order to receive your items in time for Graduation on Saturday, June 29. If you need financial assistance in purchasing a gown, email Chelsey Taniguchi at taniguchichelsey@deanza.edu with your name and CWID. Find more information and updates at deanza.edu/graduation.

Upcoming End-of-Year Celebrations:

  • Transfer Achievement Celebration – Wednesday, June 5, 6:30-8 p.m.
  • Student Success and Retention Services End-of-Year Celebration – Friday, June 7, 6-9 p.m.

Events This Week

Mini Flea Market Today

row of fancy cowboy bootsDASG will be hosting a Mini Flea Market in the Main Quad today – Tuesday, May 21 – from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Discover an array of items from local vendors, including vintage clothes, jewelry, and more. This event is open to all students and employees. There will also be exciting performances from the Music and Volunteering Association, the K-Pop Dance Club and 4 Elements hip-hop club.

2024 Ethnic Studies Summit Tomorrow

students in front of Multicultural CenterThe 2024 Ethnic Studies Summit will take place tomorrow –  Wednesday, May 22 – from 11:30 a.m.-3:20 p.m. in the Multicultural Center (MCC). The event is a reflection on the history and impact of ethnic studies at De Anza.

Activities will include Afro-Columbian drumming, a keynote speech from Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales, a student panel, and a community wisdom panel featuring guests Rose Amador-LeBeau, Gerardo Loera, Ruben Elias Canedo Sanchez and Andres Rodríguez. Lunch will be provided. You can RSVP and find more information on the event website.

“Chinatown Rising” Events This Week

Two events this week will focus on “Chinatown Rising,” a film by Harry and Josh Chuck, as part of the "Vibrant Communities" program of the Asian American and Asian Studies Department. Next Thursday, May 23, you can attend a Q&A session with Josh Chuck in the Multicultural Center and next Saturday, May 25, you can join a walking tour of San Francisco’s Chinatown. The tour is limited to 25 people, so please RSVP in advance. Transportation will not be provided.


Student Contest

Jim Luotto Literature Prize for Student Essays

Jim LuottoStudents who have written essays in a De Anza English course during the past year may be eligible for the Jim Luotto Literature Prize, which grants awards to students in the range of $100-300. The prize is given in memory of Jim Luotto, who taught literature at De Anza for over 30 years.

To be eligible, students’ essays must be an analysis of literary text and must be between three to 10 pages long. Please submit your essay, along with a cover letter, by Saturday, June 1, at 11:59 p.m. to Julie Pesano at pesanojulie@deanza.edu. Prize winners will also have their essays published in the student edition of the Red Wheelbarrow – the college’s literary magazine. View the full list of entry rules at deanza.edu/english/luotto-prize.


ICYMI

Sushini ChandAAPI Month Videos

The Office of Communications is celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a series of videos featuring Sushini Chand, program coordinator in General Counseling.

We posted one video last week which covers Indo-Fijian history.

You can view the video and other CAN/DID stories at deanza.edu/candid. Stay tuned for more videos this month.


Mark Your Calendar

Events

Be sure to check these program websites for:

You can also check the Events Calendar for additional events and details.

This Week

Next Week

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Dates and Deadlines

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  • Memorial Day Weekend – no classes, offices closed: Saturday-Monday, May 25-27

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


College GovernanceGovernance Meetings

Learn more about college governance at deanza.edu/gov.


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