This email was sent to all students registered for fall quarter.
Dec. 4, 2023
Quick Notes for the Week of Dec. 4
Help is Available
If You’re Feeling Anxious About the Middle East
If you are feeling stressed or anxious about recent events in Israel and Gaza, there is help available to you. Students can contact De Anza’s Mental Health and Wellness Center to request individual counseling, or use TimelyCare to speak with a mental health professional online, any time, for free.
Spotlight
DASG De-Stress Week
Prepare for finals with DASG during De-Stress Week. Tomorrow, Dec. 5, you can create a care package for yourself or design your own tote in the Fireside
Room. On Thursday, Dec. 7, create origami and pottery in L47. Find more information on the college Events Calendar.
Paint and Sip Fundraiser
The second annual California History Center Donors and Members Recognition Dinner is this Thursday, Dec. 7, from 5-8 p.m.Community members, faculty, staff and students are all welcome. Stop
by for an evening of art, food, wine and music. Participants will be led in a painting
activity, followed by music and dinner, while House Family Vineyards will offer wine
tasting. The event is free, but please RSVP in advance. Free parking can be found in the Flint Garage.
Winter Registration Is Open for Everyone
Registration for winter quarter is open for all students. They can find great classes – on campus and online – by consulting the winter class schedule at deanza.edu/schedule. They can check their registration date in MyPortal.
Open Enrollment for Covered California
If you do not have health insurance or are looking to change your plan, you can sign
up for affordable health insurance starting today. You can get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act through
the Covered California program until Jan. 31, 2024. You can also find free or low-cost resources at the Mental Health and Wellness Center or Student Health Services.
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
- Holiday Student Pottery Sale – Ceramics program event – Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 4 and 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Soulful Therapy – Social Sciences and Humanities Village event – Tuesday, Dec. 5, 11 a.m.-noon
- Care Package and Tote Decorating – DASG De-Stress Week – Tuesday, Dec. 5, 1-3 p.m.
- The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Job Market – Physical Sciences and Technology Village event – Tuesday, Dec. 5, 3-4 p.m.
- Free Flu Vaccines – Student Health Services event – Wednesday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-noon
- Resource Hub Open House – information and open house – Wednesday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Substance Use and Prevention Narcan Training – Student Health Services event – Thursday, Dec. 7, 9-10:30 a.m.
- Origami and Pottery – DASG De-Stress Week – Thursday, Dec. 7, 1-3 p.m.
- Sip and Paint Fundraiser – California History Center event – Thursday, Dec. 7, 5-8 p.m.
- First Thursday Open Mic – Euphrat Museum event – Thursday, Dec. 7, 5:30-7 p.m.
- Music Students Recital – student recital featuring singers, instrumentalists, composers and chamber group – Friday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m.
Tell us about your event! Use the online form at deanza.edu/communications/tell-us.
Dates and Deadlines
- Drop for nonpayment on cumulative fee balances of $250 or more – Wednesday, Dec. 6
- Final Exams – Monday, Dec. 11-Friday, Dec. 15
Visit the Academic Calendar page to see more important dates and deadlines by quarter.
Governance Meetings
- Resource Allocation and Program Planning Committee: Tuesday, Dec. 5, 10-11:30 a.m.
- Budget Advisory Committee: Tuesday, Dec. 5, 10-11:25 p.m.
- DASG Senate: Wednesday, Dec. 6, 4 p.m.
- Technology Committee: Thursday, Dec. 7, 1:30-3 p.m.
Learn more about college governance at deanza.edu/gov.
Tell Us!
Quick Notes is an email digest of timely information for De Anza students, faculty and staff. Watch for it in your inbox regularly.
Use the online form at deanza.edu/communications/tell-us to let us know about an upcoming activity or other news that you want to share with the rest of the college community. That’s the best way to get your item on our radar for the website Events Calendar, newsletter and social media planning.
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- Questions or feedback? Email us at communications@deanza.edu