INFORMATION BOOTHSStudent Activities and De Anza divisional departments will be hosting informational booths for students to ask questions about where to find their classes. Locations are in front of the administration building and various places all over the campus.
BOOK BUYBACKMonday-Thursday, September 24-27, 10:00am-6:00pmFriday-September 28, 10:00am-3:00pmSell back your used textbooks at the student bookstore in the convenience store side or at the new location in front of the library.
IMPORTANT DATESFriday, October 5 Last day to add quarter-length classes.Last day to drop classes with a complete refund. Friday, October 12Last day to drop a class with no record of grade.
WELCOME WEEKMonday, September 24, 11:30am-1:00pmWatch traditional Hawaiian dances by performing group “Halau Na Wail Ola.” Sponsored by the Diversity and Event committee.
Tuesday, September 25, 11:30am-1:00pmJ.C. Smith and the Disciples will perform upbeat blues music sponsored by the Inter Club Council.
Wednesday, September 26, 11:30am-1:15pmSponsored by the Student Activities office “Dua Maxa with Marci Valdivieso” will perform music inspired by South America and the world.
Thursday, September 27, 11:30am-1:15pmThe student Activities office is sponsoring “Fiddler’s Fancy with Cat Taylor” performing Welsh, Irish, Eastern European and Renaissance music.
All entertainment is sponsored by the De Anza Associated Student Body and will be held at the patio near the new dinning hall.
CAL BERKELEY TRANSFER WORKSHOPSaturday, September 29, 10:00am-2:00pmAfrican American, Latino/Chicano, and Native American students are welcome to participate in the ‘Experience Berkeley’ Workshop. Students will recieve individual mentoring for developing great applications. The event will take place at U.C. Berkeley in the Heller Multicultural Lounge, M.L.K. Building.RSVP online at www.stileshall.org or phone George Austin at 510-841-6010.
READING BY NORMA CANTÃMonday, October 1, 12:30-1:20pmLatina award-winning author and co-editor of two books Norma Cantú will be reading from one of her multiple published works at the Writing and Reading Center, AT309. A reception will follow at the Euphrat Gallery in A93 at 4:00pm.
CLUB KARAOKEThursday, October 4, 11:30am-1:30pmThe Inter Club Council is sponsoring Club Karaoke where clubs are able to showcase their signing capabilities to win money for their individual clubs. The event will take place in the patio.
SCULPTURE DEDICATIONTuesday, October 9, 10:00-10:20amAll are welcome to participate in the dedication of the new red sculpture located in front of De Anza’s Mary Ave. entrance.
VISUAL PERFORMANCE ARTS CENTER GROUNDBREAKINGTuesday, October 9, 10:30-11:30amCelebrate the groundbreaking of the new Visual Performance Arts Center located in parking lot A; the start of construction will immediately follow.
CLUB DAYThursday, October 11, 11:00am-1:30pmJoin the Inter Club Council for club day. All clubs will be featured in a colorful event where students are able to interact and possibly join a club that meets their interest. Club day is located in the Main Quad in front of the Learning Center.
NEWSPAPER CORRESPONDENT JOE GALLOWAY TO APPEARThursday, October 18, 3:45-5:00pm All are welcome to listen to American newspaper columnist, correspondent, former military affairs consultant and author of “We Are Soldiers,” Joe Galloway, who will be speaking in the Journalism 61 class located in L42.
RECYCLED COMPUTER SCHOLARSHIPStudents can apply to receive a recycled computer free of charge. Students must fill out a 2007-2008 FAFSA, be in at least 6 units and have at least a 2.0 GPA. For more information contact Susan Malgrem at 408-8999 x5713. Computers are available until all are awarded.
HONORS PROGRAMThe Honors Program is accepting applications for students to participate in a competitive and challenging learning experience. Students must qualify for participation. Eligibility requirements can be found at http://group.deanza.fhda.edu/honors. All students are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet the requirements. For more information contact program coordinator Lydia Hearn at [email protected].
GET YOUR DASB CARDStudent ID cards enable students to borrow library books, get student discounts and much more. Student ID pictures can be taken in the Campus Center near Le Cafe. Students can take their picture for free the first time or retake it for a $5 fee. TUTORIAL CENTERTutoring services offer academic help in English, English as a Second Language (ESL), foreign languages, accounting, social science and business. To get a tutor come to L47 and fill out an application. Drop-in tutoring is also available for specific courses. For more information check out www.DeAnza.edu/tutorial.
FINANCIAL AIDReceive money for classes by filling out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students may qualify for a student fee waiver or receive more money for books. An application and help filling it out can be found at one of the multiple Financial Aid Offices. The main office can be found downstairs in the Campus Center, and the Satellite Office for Information and Assistance can be found on the north side of the Main Quad patio.
CROSS CULTURAL PARTNER PROGRAMParticipate in a program that links native English speakers with students from different countries. Student will have the opportunity to learn about different cultures and make life long friends in a relaxed and informal environment. For more information check out www.deanza.edu/ccpartners or visit the headquarters at the Listening and Speaking Lab in ATC 304.
LIBRARY AND OPEN MEDIA LAB HOURSThe library is located in the main quad adjacent to the rustic turtle. Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-9:00pmFriday, 8:00am-4:00pmSaturday: Library Only, 10:00am-4:00pmSunday: Closed
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