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May 8, 2023
Quick Notes for the Week of May 8
Spotlight
Psychological Services Name Change
Psychological Services is changing its name to the Mental Health and Wellness Center tomorrow. Come celebrate the change tomorrow (Tuesday, May 9) from noon-2 p.m. in Conference Rooms A & B — with guest speaker Sita G. Patel, associate professor at Palo Alto University. In addition to individual counseling,
the Mental Health and Wellness Center also offers specialized workshops and support groups during spring quarter. These include groups for athletes, women, transfers and the LGBTQ+ community.
Mark Your Calendar
Stronger Together: Veterans’ Mural Unveiling
Celebrate “Stronger Together" — a mural honoring De Anza’s student veterans — on Tuesday, May 16 from 1-2 p.m. Please join us on the patio behind the Media & Learning Center (MLC)
for a program that includes brief remarks, the mural and plaque unveiling, and light
refreshments.
The mural was painted by Visual Arts students and faculty, and was made possible by the Rotary Club of Cupertino and the Foothill-De Anza Foundation. It can be found outside of the Veteran Services office in the Seminar Building. Please RSVP to attend.
Awards and Honors
Nominations Wanted for President's Award
President Holmes is inviting nominations for this year’s President's Awards for Outstanding Service. If you know a faculty member, classified professional or administrator deserving of this recognition, please use the online form to submit your nomination by Friday, May 26. You may nominate in any category, and more than one individual if you wish. President Holmes will select one award winner for each category.
Upcoming Events
Check the Events Calendar for additional details and more events.
Be sure to check these program websites for:
- Psychological Services workshops and support groups
- Student Success Center academic skills workshops
- Transfer Center workshops and university representative visits
You can also check the Events Calendar for additional events and details.
This Week
- Coffee with a Cop: event with Foothill-De Anza District Police – Tuesday, May 9, 10-11:30 a.m.
- A Taste of Humanities: Social Sciences and Humanities Village event – Tuesday, May 9, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Mental Health and Wellness Center: name change event – Tuesday, May 9, noon-2 p.m.
- Free Tax Filing Assistance: individual online help – Wednesday, May 10, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Career Workshop – Interview Skills: Career Fair preparation – Wednesday, May 10, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Business Model Competition: Business and Finance Village event – Wednesday, May 10, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
- Partners in Learning Conference: all employee conference – Friday, May 12, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Humanities Mellon Scholars: information session – Friday, May 12, noon-1 p.m.
Next Week
- Netflix’s “Last Chance U”: MOMENTUM series event – Monday, May 15, noon-1:30 p.m.
- Adobe Career Academy: information session – Tuesday, May 16, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Run, Hide, Defend – Active Assailant Training: Foothill-De Anza District Police course – Tuesday, May 16, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Stronger Together – Honoring Student Veterans: mural celebration – Tuesday, May 16, 1-2 p.m.
- Ethics in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: discussion with guest speaker Timnit Gebru – Tuesday, May 16, 1:30-3 p.m.
- Spring Career Fair: career training event – Wednesday, May 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Financial Wellness Program: Business and Finance Village workshop – Wednesday, May 17, 3-4:15 p.m.
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Dates and Deadlines
- Registration for summer opens based on Priority Registration group – Monday, May 15
Governance Meetings
- Academic Senate: Monday, May 8, 2:30-4:20 p.m.
- DASG Senate: Wednesday, May 10, 4 p.m.
- Budget Advisory Committee: Thursday, May 11, 3-4:30 p.m
Learn more about college governance at deanza.edu/gov.
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