Upcoming Events
Transfer Day Info Sessions: Underground Scholars
Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 ~ Open to All Students
The Underground Scholars program at the University of California (UC) is an initiative that supports community college students who are currently or formerly incarcerated, or otherwise affected by the criminal justice system. The program aims to help students navigate the transfer process to University of California campuses – including UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz – by offering resources such as academic advising, mentorship and workshops.
You're invited to join these roughly 30-minute info sessions on Thursday, Oct. 17, which you can attend online or in person at the computer lab in RSS 146. (Once you register, you will receive the Zoom link.) These sessions will not be recorded.
These sessions are sponsored by the De Anza Rising Scholars program.
Previous Events
Searching for Justice – Film Screening
Rising Scholars hosted a film screening of the PBS NewsHour documentary “Searching for Justice: Life
After Lockup” on Wednesday, March 13. The film focuses on the many challenges individuals
face after incarceration, from reconnecting with family to finding work and staying
out of jail.
After the screening in the Multicultural Center, a panel of students, alumni, faculty members, staff and administrators shared their experiences with the criminal justice system and discussed ways to support formerly incarcerated students. The event was co-hosted by the Equity and Engagement Division and the Office of Professional Development.
Welcome Meeting
New students and allies of the Rising Scholars program gathered for an introductory meeting on Feb. 6, 2024.
Mark Your Calendar!
Please check back to learn about upcoming events for Rising Scholars and their allies.