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May 21, 2024
Quick Notes for the Week of May 20
Graduation
57th Annual Commencement
De Anza will hold its 57th annual commencement on Saturday, June 29, beginning at 3 p.m. in the Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, California.
Apply for Graduation
Remember: You must apply for your degree no later than Monday, June 17, if you want your name included in the printed graduation program.
Graduation Packs Now Available
You can now purchase Graduation Packs – which include a cap, gown, tassel and diploma cover – and affinity stoles at the De Anza Bookstore, online or in-store. Orders can be shipped to the store on campus or to your home.
You must place an order by June 14 in order to receive your items in time for Graduation on Saturday, June 29. If you need financial assistance in purchasing a gown, email Chelsey Taniguchi at taniguchichelsey@deanza.edu with your name and CWID. Find more information and updates at deanza.edu/graduation.
Upcoming End-of-Year Celebrations:
- Transfer Achievement Celebration – Wednesday, June 5, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Student Success and Retention Services End-of-Year Celebration – Friday, June 7, 6-9 p.m.
Events This Week
Mini Flea Market Today
DASG will be hosting a Mini Flea Market in the Main Quad today – Tuesday, May 21 – from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Discover an array of items from local vendors, including vintage
clothes, jewelry, and more. This event is open to all students and employees. There
will also be exciting performances from the Music and Volunteering Association, the K-Pop Dance Club and 4 Elements hip-hop club.
2024 Ethnic Studies Summit Tomorrow
The 2024 Ethnic Studies Summit will take place tomorrow – Wednesday, May 22 – from 11:30 a.m.-3:20 p.m. in the Multicultural Center (MCC). The event is a reflection
on the history and impact of ethnic studies at De Anza.
Activities will include Afro-Columbian drumming, a keynote speech from Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales, a student panel, and a community wisdom panel featuring guests Rose Amador-LeBeau, Gerardo Loera, Ruben Elias Canedo Sanchez and Andres Rodríguez. Lunch will be provided. You can RSVP and find more information on the event website.
“Chinatown Rising” Events This Week
Two events this week will focus on “Chinatown Rising,” a film by Harry and Josh Chuck, as part of the "Vibrant Communities" program of the Asian American and Asian Studies Department. Next Thursday, May 23, you can attend a Q&A session with Josh Chuck in the Multicultural Center and next Saturday, May 25, you can join a walking tour of San Francisco’s Chinatown. The tour is limited to 25 people, so please RSVP in advance. Transportation will not be provided.
Student Contest
Jim Luotto Literature Prize for Student Essays
Students who have written essays in a De Anza English course during the past year may be eligible for the Jim Luotto Literature Prize, which grants awards to students in the range of $100-300. The prize is given in memory of Jim Luotto, who taught literature at De Anza for over 30 years.
To be eligible, students’ essays must be an analysis of literary text and must be between three to 10 pages long. Please submit your essay, along with a cover letter, by Saturday, June 1, at 11:59 p.m. to Julie Pesano at pesanojulie@deanza.edu. Prize winners will also have their essays published in the student edition of the Red Wheelbarrow – the college’s literary magazine. View the full list of entry rules at deanza.edu/english/luotto-prize.
ICYMI
AAPI Month Videos
The Office of Communications is celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a series of videos featuring Sushini Chand, program coordinator in General Counseling.
We posted one video last week which covers Indo-Fijian history.
You can view the video and other CAN/DID stories at deanza.edu/candid. Stay tuned for more videos this month.
Mark Your Calendar
Be sure to check these program websites for:
- Transfer Center workshops and university representative visits and Mental Health and Wellness Center support groups
You can also check the Events Calendar for additional events and details.
This Week
- DASG Mini Flea Market – outdoor market – Tuesday, May 21, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Ethnic Studies Summit – discussion and panels – Wednesday, May 22, 11:30 a.m.-3:20 p.m.
- Conversation with 'Chinatown Rising' Filmmaker Josh Chuck – Vibrant Communities event – Thursday, May 23, 12:30-2 p.m.
- Everybody Is an Interpreter: Mandarin Interpreter Workshop – Career Technical Education and Intercultural and International Studies event – Thursday, May 23, 7-8:30 p.m.
- San Francisco Chinatown Tour – Vibrant Communities event – Saturday, May 25, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Next Week
- Run Hide Defend – Foothill-De Anza Police Department event – Thursday, May 30, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- "Cruisin' J Town" – MOMENTUM series event with filmmaker Duane Kubo – Thursday, May 30, 12:30-2 p.m.
- LGBTQ+ Listening Forum – Santa Clara County Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs event – Thursday, May 30, 3-4:30 p.m.
- De Anza Hackathon 2.5: Engineering Edition – first day of hackathon – Friday, May 31, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
- De Anza Hackathon 2.5: Engineering Edition – second day of hackathon – Saturday, June 1, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
- De Anza Flea Market – DASG-sponsored outdoor market – Saturday, June 1, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.ay, May 25, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Tell us about your event! Use the online form at deanza.edu/communications/tell-us.
Dates and Deadlines
- Memorial Day Weekend – no classes, offices closed: Saturday-Monday, May 25-27
Visit the Academic Calendar webpage to see more important dates and deadlines by quarter.
Governance Meetings
- Resource Allocation and Program Planning Committee: Tuesday, May 21, 10-11:20 a.m.
- DASG Senate: Wednesday, May 22, 4 p.m.
- Art on Campus Committee: Wednesday, May 22, 10-11 a.m.
Learn more about college governance at deanza.edu/gov.
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