De Anza College Quick Notes

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Feb. 5, 2024

Quick Notes for the Week of Feb. 5

Spotlight

District Housing Survey

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is surveying students and employees on housing issues. Check your email for the survey or use this survey link to provide feedback. Please submit your response by this Friday, Feb. 9.

Village Centers Anniversary Celebration Is Next Tuesday

We [heart] Our VillagesCelebrate the anniversary of the Village Centers on Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be a special event every hour, each hosted by a different center. Activities will include karaoke, networking, cookie decorating and more! You can stop by for snacks and a chance to win a Village T-shirt or the grand prize – a graduation or family photo session. The celebration is co-sponsored by De Anza Student Government (DASG) and Guided Pathways. View the schedule and find more information at deanza.edu/villages/centers.

Black History Month Opening Ceremony Is Next Wednesday

BFSA logoCelebrate Black History Month with the Black, Faculty, Staff and Administrators Network's Opening Ceremony next Wednesday.

Stop by Conference Rooms A & B from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14, for light refreshments and a special West African dance performance by Kuumba.

Student Highlights

Women’s Badminton Team Recognized

women's badminton teamThe women’s badminton team has been designated as a California Community College Athletic Association Scholar Team! They were recognized for their performance in the 2022-2023 academic year, during which they won their fourth state championship and achieved a cumulative team GPA of 3.66. They will be acknowledged at the California Community College Athletic Association’s 3C2A Scholar-Athlete Luncheon on March 27 in Sacramento.

Student Newspaper Gets Cal Press Grant

De Anza's student newspaper, La Voz, has received a $1,500 equipment grant from the California Press Foundation, a nonprofit that "aims to ensure the future and integrity of California journalism through education and professional support." The check was presented on Jan. 23 by Danielle McKinney, a foundation representative who also led a discussion with La Voz staffers about the future of journalism, including artificial intelligence.

student news staffers with enlarged check

U Are Loved Project

fabric heartsSince 2018, students in Humanities 01: Creative Minds have been crafting hearts that re-imagine the concept of love as part of the “U Are Loved” project. The goal of the project is to broaden the understanding of love beyond its conventional associations with romance and commerce – especially during the Valentine’s Day season. You can explore the collection of over 800 handmade hearts on the class’s Instagram account, @urloveddeanza, to discover how your perception of love might evolve.

Mark Your Calendar

Events

Be sure to check these program websites for:

You can also check the Events Calendar for additional events and details.

This Week

Next Week

Tell us about your event! Use the online form at deanza.edu/communications/tell-us.

dates imageDates and Deadlines

  • Presidents' Day Holiday – no classes and offices are closed: Friday, Feb. 16-Monday, Feb. 19

Check the Academic Calendar to see more important dates and deadlines by quarter.

Governance Meetings

Find more information about college governance at deanza.edu/gov

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