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Linda Wolf retires; three other staff leave

Bryce Druzin | January 22, 2012

After working at De Anza College for 24 years in a variety of positions, administrative assistant Linda Wolf retired following the fall quarter of 2011. Wolf said her decision to retire was motivated...

DASB Senate discusses budget, smoking policy

Ryan Blair | January 22, 2012

On Wednesday Jan. 18, the De Anza Associated Student Body Senate held its first meeting of the quarter back in Hinson Campus Center's Student Council Chambers.  President Arvind Ravichandran announced...

Administration and police discuss use of force policy

Nadia Banchik | January 22, 2012

Foothill-De Anza Police Chief Ronald Levine met with several administrators and faculty last month to review policies regarding the use of force at protests or demonstrations on campus. Levine spoke to...

FINALLY RECOGNIZED - WWII veteran Carl Clark (right) with Foothill instructor Sheila Dunec (left) at the ceremony before he receives a medal for bravery.

Veteran receives honor after long wait

Sara Gobets | January 22, 2012

On Tuesday Jan. 17, WWII veteran Carl Clark was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with the Combat Distinguished Device for his actions aboard the USS Aaron Ward nearly 66 years ago. Clark...

Board of Governors approves Student Success Task Force recommendations

Martin Towar/Leila Forouhi | January 22, 2012

The California community college board of governors voted to accept the Student Success Task Force's sweeping recommendations to the state's community college system Jan. 9. The vote passed with no dissenting...

Board of Trustees personnel change

Martin Towar | January 20, 2012

Joan Barram and Laura Casas Frier were unanimously elected to the offices of president and vice president, respectively, of the Foothill - De Anza Board of Trustees during the board's annual organizational...

CAMPIN’ OUT - “Occupy for Education at De Anza” began its series of demonstrations in the main quad on Tuesday January 10. Student Luis Flores, 20, has pitched his tent in the center of the quad with a banner that reads ‘OCCUPY FOR EDUCATION’ to draw curiosity from passersby. The group plans to hold weekly campouts to reach out to students and create a dialogue about budget issues to De Anza students.

DA Campout

January 20, 2012

  Occupy For Education at De Anza, a student-organized forum for the discussion of educational issues, had its first gathering Jan. 10 when students camped out overnight in the main quad to raise...

EMPTY POOL - A construction crew begins removing old tile and concrete from the bottom of De Anza’s large pool. Both pools will remain closed during winter quarter as crews work to replace aging and damaged materials.

Pools to remain closed during winter quarter

Bryce Druzin | January 20, 2012

The De Anza College swimming pools remain closed as major work is done on both pools and the surrounding concrete deck. Work began in December, and the pools are scheduled to reopen by the start of the...

Budget cuts target new victims

Bryce Druzin, Leila Forouhi | January 20, 2012

De Anza's College Council accepted recommendations for wide-sweeping budget cuts that would eliminate several staff, faculty and programs. The recommendations were submitted on Dec. 9 by the three Planning...

Bookstore rental program grows

Alix Metanat | January 20, 2012

The De Anza bookstore has increased the number of titles available to rent from 100 to 400 for the winter quarter. "Times are tough, so if it's cheaper," said textbook coordinator Reza Kazempour, "more...

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