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June 3, 2024
Quick Notes for the Week of June 3
Honors and Achievements
Student Art Awards
Six De Anza students have been selected for awards in this year’s Student Art Show at the Euphrat Museum of Art. You can still catch the exhibition this week before it ends this Thursday, June 6.
The award-winning entries can be seen at the Euphrat and on the exhibition webpage:
- Ceramics: Linda Baker, “Ghost Birds”
- Drawing: Frank Yung-Fong Tang, “Self-Portrait”
- Mixed Media: Fernanda Loreto, “Mi Ranchito”
- Painting: Eunyoung Park, “Upcycled”
- Photography: Elsa X Núñez, “Beautiful Strength”
- Sculpture: Anna Novitska, “Girl with the Pearl Earring” (pictured above)
You can also view the exhibition during the First Thursday spoken-word event at the Euphrat – with performances by the 4 Elements hip-hop group – this Thursday, June 6, from 5:30-7 p.m.
Graduation Reminders
De Anza will hold its 57th annual commencement on Saturday, June 29, beginning at 3 p.m. in the Santa Clara Convention Center. Be sure to check deanza.edu/graduation for the latest updates and announcements.
Everyone is invited to submit digital Congrats Cards for a favorite grad, or the entire Class of 2024.
If you're planning to graduate this year, please remember these deadlines:
- Order graduation packs – including cap, gown, tassell and diploma cover – and other regalia no later than Friday, June 14, so items arrive in time.
- File the degree application no later than Monday, June 17, if you want your name listed in the printed commencement program.
- Submit a message and photo for the optional Graduation Slideshow no later than Monday, June 24.
There is no deadline to participate in the commencement ceremony, but you must apply for your degree by June 28 in order to have it awarded for spring quarter.
Celebrations Begin This Week
Many programs and Learning Communities are hosting end-of-year activities to honor and celebrate their students. Here are some coming up:
- De Anza College Promise – Tuesday, June 4 (11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4 p.m.) and Wednesday, June 5 (10 a.m.-noon and 12:30-3 p.m.): students can stop by for snacks and pick up graduation leis, RSS 127
- Transfer Achievement Celebration – Wednesday, June 5, 6:30-8 p.m., VPAC
- APASA, IMPACT AAPI, ASAM Student Achievement Ceremony – Thursday, June 6, 5:30-7 p.m., Conference Rooms A&B
- Student Success and Retention Services End-of-Year Celebration – Friday, June 7, 6-9 p.m., Campus Center Dining Hall
- International Student Programs End-of-Year Celebration – Monday, June 10, 1-3 p.m., Conference Rooms A&B
You’ll find a complete schedule at deanza.edu/graduation/celebrations.
Mark Your Calendar
Be sure to check these program websites for:
- Transfer Center workshops
- University representative visits
- Mental Health and Wellness Center support groups
You can also check the Events Calendar for additional events and details.
This Week
- Police and Community Forum – open forum with Foothill-De Anza police – Tuesday, June 4, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
- Business Model Competition– Business and Finance Village event , open to all – Tuesday, June 4, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
- Inclusive Dialogues: Race, Gender and the Journey to Equality – panel discussion – Thursday, June 6, 3 p.m.
- First Thursday – spoken word performances at the Euphrat – Thursday, June 6, 5:30-7 p.m.
- HEFAS Summit – conference for AB 540 students and allies – Friday, June 7, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
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Dates and Deadlines
- Juneteenth Holiday – no classes, offices closed – Wednesday, June 19
Visit the Academic Calendar webpage to see more important dates and deadlines by quarter.
Governance Meetings
- Resource Allocation and Program Planning Committee: Tuesday, June 4, 10-11:20 a.m.
- Classified Senate: Tuesday, June 4, 10-11 a.m.
- Equity Action Council: Wednesday, June 5, 2:30 p.m.
- DASG Senate: Wednesday, June 5, 4 p.m.
- Technology Committee: Thursday, June 6, 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about college governance at deanza.edu/gov.
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