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Feb. 20, 2024
Quick Notes for the Week of Feb. 20
Upcoming Events
Chat with NASA Astronaut Yvonne Cagle This Thursday
NASA astronaut Yvonne Cagle will visit the De Anza Planetarium this Thursday, Feb. 22, from 1-2:30 p.m. Stop by to learn about her academic journey, career path and research.
In addition to her work as an astronaut, Cagle is a consulting professor at Stanford University and is the chief scientist for NASA’s Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research Level II Program Office. Find more information on the MESA website.
Sandra Diaz Health Professions Roundtable
The fourth annual Sandra Diaz Health Professions Roundtable will take place Wednesday, March 6, from 6-7:30 p.m. in MLC 255 and over Zoom. The Diversity Health Care and Engagement
Committee presents the panel in memory of nursing instructor Sandra Diaz to encourage students towards a career in health care. The event features panelists from a variety of nursing careers that will share their
academic and professional journeys. Please register in advance.
Celebrate Nowruz and Arrival of Spring
Everyone’s invited to a celebration of Nowruz – marking the arrival of spring and a new year for millions of people around the world – at a special event hosted by International
Student Programs on Monday, March 11. There will be traditional snacks, music, costumes and fun at this event, from noon
to 3 p.m. in Conference Rooms A&B of the Campus Center. Find more information and sign up to attend at deanza.edu/international/nowruz.
Important Reminders
Free Tax-Filing Assistance Every Week
Confused about filing your taxes? You can get free assistance with filling out your tax return from trained volunteers with the VITA program, sponsored by the United Way. Appointments
are available every Wednesday from Feb. 7 through April 10, between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. To qualify for this service, you must have earned less than $79,000 last year. International students who had income and need to file a 1040-NR are welcome.
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ICYMI
New CAN/DID Videos
The Office of Communications is celebrating Black History Month by releasing new videos for the CAN/DID Inclusion Series – an ongoing multimedia project that builds on the knowledge and experience of De
Anza College students, faculty members and classified professionals.
Check out the videos posted last week, which feature students, faculty members and educator Joe Canton discussing the importance of Black history and heritage. Stay tuned for more videos.
Lunar New Year Zoom Backgrounds
Check out the four new Zoom backgrounds designed by the Office of Communications! The backgrounds feature Year of the Dragon designs in honor of Lunar New Year. You can find these backgrounds, our Black History Month backgrounds and more on
the college 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
- Financial Wellness Workshop – financial literacy session – Tuesday, Feb. 20, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- Art Studies – Artistic Expression Village event, open to all – Tuesday, Feb. 20, noon-1 p.m.
- Quiz Quest: Discover Your True Self! – Social Sciences and Humanities Village event, open to all – Tuesday, Feb. 20, 12:30-2 p.m.
- Tuesday Tea Time – Health and Life Sciences Village event, open to all – Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
- Free Tax-Filing Assistance – United Way service – Wednesday, Feb. 21, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Test Your Coding Knowledge! – Physical Sciences and Technology Village event, open to all – Wednesday, Feb. 21, noon-1 p.m.
- California Dream Act Application Help – activity sponsored by HEFAS – Thursday, Feb. 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Run Hide Defend – training offered by Foothill-De Anza district police – Thursday, Feb. 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Chat with Yvonne Cagle, NASA Astronaut – MESA event – Thursday, Feb. 22, 1-2:30 p.m.
- Foreign Film Cinema – Language and Communications Village event, open to all – Thursday, Feb. 22, 1-2:30 p.m.
- Web Development and Startup Meetup – Business and Finance Village event, open to all – Thursday, Feb. 22, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
- AI Exploration for Beginners – Physical Sciences and Technology Village event, open to all – Friday, Feb. 23, 3-4 p.m.
Next Week
- "Not Your Model Minority" – ASAM Vibrant Communities film screening – Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2-3 p.m.
- Protecting our Freedom of Speech and Civil Liberties – Day of Rememberance event – Thursday, Feb. 29, 12:30-2 p.m.
- "All My Relations" panel, Q&A and exhibit – California History Center event – Thursday, Feb. 29, 1-2:30 p.m.
- "Why Major in ___?" (Philosophy, Economics, Administration of Justice) – Social Sciences and Humanities Village event – Thursday, Feb. 29, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
- Diasporic Imagination and the Arts – MOMENTUM series event with Meesha Goldberg – Thursday, Feb. 29, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
- De Anza Flea Market – DASG-sponsored outdoor market – Saturday, March 2, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tell us about your event! Use the online form at deanza.edu/communications/tell-us.
Dates and Deadlines
- Last day to drop classes with a W – Friday, March 1
Check the Academic Calendar to see more important dates and deadlines by quarter.
Governance Meetings
Resource Allocation and Program Planning Committee: Tuesday, Feb. 20, 10-11:20 a.m.- Classified Senate: Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2-3 p.m.
- Equity Action Council: Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2:30-4 p.m.
- DASG Senate: Wednesday, Feb. 21, 4 p.m.
- Budget Advisory Committee: Thursday, Feb. 22, 3-4:20 p.m.
Find more information about college governance at deanza.edu/gov
Tell Us!
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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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