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Oct. 9, 2023
Quick Notes for the Week of Oct. 9
Spotlight
Raza Heritage Month
It’s La Raza Heritage Month – which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. In celebration, there are a variety of events for students, faculty and staff to
attend as part of the Raza Heritage Month Planning Committee’s "This Is for La Raza!" programming.
The series – which includes a karaoke event, Indigenous People’s Day Panel and more – is co-sponsored by the De Anza Latinx Association, Sociology Department, Rising Scholars, Men of Color, Euphrat Museum of Art, and the Multicultural Center, Office of Equity, and DASG. You can find a full list of events on the college events-by-month calendar. Please RSVP in advance and contact Adriana Garcia at garciaadriana@deanza.edu for more information or special accommodations.
2023-24 Academic Catalog Online
The Academic Catalog for the 2023-24 year is available online. Read the catalog to learn more about different programs and services, course listings and degree and certificate overviews. You can view the Catalog at deanza.edu/catalog.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Remember to stay vigilant about phishing and text scams that appear to come from the college. Some ways to stay safe online are using strong passwords, turning on multifactor authentication, recognizing and reporting phishing and updating software.
Log into Handshake
De Anza College has partnered with Handshake as a job and internship platform for students and employers. You can log in to Handshake through MyPortal or through the De Anza Handshake website to view available jobs and internships. When you log in for the first time, you will need to set up your account and profile. You can read more about the partnership on the Career Services website.
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
- Karaoke: Selena y Mas! – Raza Heritage Month event – Tuesday, Oct. 10, noon-1 p.m.
- Chicano Mural Appreciation – Raza Heritage Month event – Wednesday, Oct. 11, 9:30-11:20 a.m.
- Meet Your Student Leaders – DASG, ICC and Mentors @ De Anza event – Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2-4 p.m.
- Fall Club Day – Showcase of 50+ clubs – Thursday, Oct. 12, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Student Talking Circle – Raza Heritage Month event – Thursday, Oct. 12, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
- Bay Area Diwali: Festival of Lights – Cupertino Diwali celebration – Saturday, Oct. 14, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Vibrant Communities Quarterly Field Trip – Asian American and Asian Studies event at San Jose Public Library – Saturday, Oct. 14, 1-3 p.m.
Next Week
- Indigenous People's Day Panel – "This Is for La Raza!" Heritage Month event – Tuesday, Oct. 17, 9:30-11:20 a.m.
- Ka Puso Conference: Investing in Our Future – Filipino American Heritage Month event – Wednesday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-3:20 p.m.
- Investing In You - Our Future: MOMENTUM series event with Ryan Letada, CEO of NextDayBetter – Wednesday, Oct. 18, noon-2:30 p.m.
- Transfer Day – transfer university fair – Thursday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tell us about your event! Use the online form at deanza.edu/communications/tell-us.
Governance Meetings
- Art on Campus Advisory Committee: Monday, Oct. 9, 10-11 a.m.
- Resource Allocation and Program Planning Committee: Tuesday, Oct. 10, 10-11:25 a.m.
- DASG Senate: Wednesday, Oct. 11, 4 p.m.
- Budget Advisory Committee: Thursday, Oct. 12, 3-4:20 p.m.
Learn more about college governance at deanza.edu/gov.
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