IMPORTANT DATESMonday, Nov. 12 Veterans Day (College Closed)

Friday, Nov. 16Last day to drop with a “W.”

Thursday-Friday, Nov. 22-23Thanksgiving Holiday (College Closed)

Friday, Nov. 30 Last day to add CAOS and Skills self-paced classes

INTER CLUB COUNCIL FOOD DRIVEMonday, Nov. 5 to Wednesday, Nov. 21Donate canned and nonperishable foods to the ICC food drive. Food will be given to people in need at the De Anza Child Development Center and Cupertino Community Services.

The following are areas where people can drop off their donations of new toothbrushes and food: Student Activities (lower level of Campus Center) Administration Building Lobby Learning Center Lobby Advanced Technology Center Lobby Wellness Center

PERSONAL STATEMENT WORKSHOPSDe Anza’s Transfer Center is offering free personal statement workshops for students applying to universities. All workshops, except that of Nov. 6, will be presented by a university representative. All will take place in the 2nd floor Conference Room in the Student and Community Services Building.Monday, Nov. 5, 11:30am-12:30pmTuesday, Nov. 6, 1:00-2:15pmMonday, Nov. 19, 12:30-1:30pm

UC AND CSU APPLICATIONSStudents planning to attend a UC or CSU in the fall of 2008 must fill out an application by 11:59pm on November 30. Student may start their applications now; completion of the essay portion is highly recommended for UCs. Applications may be filled out online at www.csumentor.org for CSU’s and www.admissions.ucop.edu/pathwaysF2008/Pathways for UCs. For a paper application or general inquires about the process, visit De Anza’s counseling center located upstairs of the Student & Community Services Building.

SKILLS WORKSHOPSThe Tutorial and Academic Skills Center in L47 is offering free interactive skills workshops for all students. Workshops will be going on through November. Monday, Nov. 510:30am: BrainGame: Time Management1:30pm: Textbook Reading2:30pm: Goal-Setting & Motivation Tuesday, Nov. 610:30am: Spelling Skills11:30am: Test Taking 1:30pm: Writing/Grammar Web Resources2:30pm: Hot Topics, Cool Summaries 4:30pm: Anti-ProcrastinationWednesday, Nov. 79:30am: Note Taking10:30am: Braingame: Engaging Ethics 11:30am: Critical Thinking1:30pm: Memory Skills3:30pm: Braingame: Communicating in Study Groups Thursday, Nov. 89:30am: Sentence Skills10:30am: Note Taking11:30am: Vocabulary in ContextFriday, Nov. 99:30am: Braingame: Concentration10:30am: Braingame: Effective DecisionsThe complete list of future workshops can be found at http://faculty.deanza.edu/alvesdelimadiana/stories/storyReader$9 for more information contact the tutorial and Academic Skills Center. (408) 864-848

A READING FOR PEACEWednesday, Nov. 7, 12:30-2pmA Reading For Peace is an event that gives students an opportunity to read a poem, a very short story, or part of a literary piece in an attempt to stop the war. Students are allowed one minute per reading. All are welcome to join in a life-celebrating event meant to be serious, humorous and playful. The event will take place in ATC 309. For more information contact Robert Dickerson at [email protected]

FLU SHOTS De Anza Health Services will be providing flu shots for students, faculty and staff. Students get flu shots for free if they show they their DASB card. Faculty and staff must pay $15 in either cash or check. Wednesday & Thursday, Nov. 7 & 8 9am-3pm- Students onlyWednesday & Thursday, Nov. 14&159am-3pm & 5:30-8pm- Students, Faculty and StaffFlu shots will be given in the Health Services facility located in the lower level of the Campus Center. For more information contact Mary Sullivan at [email protected]

BONE MARROW DRIVEWednesday, Nov. 7 – Thursday, Nov. 8The Vietnamese Student Association is hosting a bone barrow drive with the Asian American Donor Program. Bone marrow is just as important as blood donations, but is not as readily available since marrow is not as easy to match. For more information on the event or how to donate contact KD Le (408) 864-5673 or Duc Nguyen (408) 864-8920, advisers for VSA.

KEEPING YOUR RELATIONSHIP HEALTHY: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EVENTThursday, Nov. 8, begins 6:00pmStudents will hear from professionals in the community about what defines an abusive relationship and what to do if they find themselves in one. Students can also find out how to help a friend who may be in an unhealthy situation with his or her significant other. The event will take place in Conference Rooms A&B in the Campus Center.

INFORMATIONAL STUDY ABROAD IN FLORENCE, ITALY MEETINGThursday, Nov. 8, 12:30-1:30pmFoothill/De Anza’s Campus Abroad Program is giving students the opportunity to study in Florence, Italy during the Spring 2008 quarter. To learn more about the program, a meeting will be held in Admin 103. A second meeting will occur on Dec. 6 in the same time and location. For more information contact Art Turmelle at (650) 949-7614.

INTER CLUB COUNCIL CLUB EXPOThursday, Nov. 8, 11am-1pmThe Inter Club Council is giving students another chance to meet various De Anza Clubs. Similar to Club Day, Club Expo will feature diverse student-run organizations in a fun and colorful event, taking place in the Main Quad. Meet new people, learn valuable information on getting involved and get free stuff.

THEATREWORKS USA “SEUSSICAL” Tuesday Nov. 13, 10amThe beloved Childhood tale by Dr. Seuss is coming to the Flint Center. Mischievous Host and emcee The Cat in the Hat will take the audience on a crazy ride into the fun and whimsical Dr. Seuss world. The audience will see all their favorite Dr. Seuss characters including sweet, good-natured Horton and young JoJo. Tickets start at $10 a person and can be order at this website: www.theatreworksusa.org/show_detail.cfm?show=1490

URBAN ARTS AND HIP-HOP FESTIVALThursday, Nov. 15, 12-3pmThe institute of Community and Civic Engagement is hosting an event show- casing art with live performances. Source tables will be available for questions on urban culture. The event will take place in the Main Quad in front of the Library.

DISCOUNTED STUDENT PRICES FOR CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: KOOZA Opens Friday, Nov. 16 in San FranciscoOpens Thursday, Jan. 31 in San JoseCirque du Soleil is offering $31 discounted tickets to college students. Kooza is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil that combines two circus traditions: acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. For tickets visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/baystudents.

MYTHBUSTERS Saturday, Nov. 17, 7:30pmGo Behind The Scenes With Adam & Jamie. The popular Discovery Channel’s Mythbusters comes to life as special-effects experts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman use modern-day science to uncover the reality and fiction in urban myths. The show will be held at the Flint Center. Tickets range from $36-$53.50 and can be bought at www.ticketmaster.com.

SCHOLARSHIPS AT DE ANZA 07-08Get an early start on De Anza scholarship applications. Apply to a hundred available. Applicants must meet the requirements for each scholarship and get a recommendation from a professor. Most applications are due on February 14. To get the forms to apply or for more information check out http://www .deanza.edu/financialaid/scholarship.html or visit the Financial Aid office.

DISCOUNTED AMC MOVIE TICKETSDe Anza’s Student Accounts Office is offering discounted AMC tickets. Tickets range from $6.50-$7 depending on when the movie will be watched.

DE ANZA ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODYThe DASB represents the students’ interests on college and district committees developing college policies. The Senate normally meets on Wednesday at 3:30pm, except the first meeting of the month, which meets at 4:30pm. The meetings are held in the Student Council Chambers located in the lower level of the Hinson Campus Center.

INTER CLUB COUNCIL MEETINGThe ICC stands for De Anza’s Inter Club Council, a place to inspire creativity and connections. The ICC is composed of over 50 clubs that cover a diverse range of student interest. To participate in the ICC represe
ntative meetings come to the Student Council Chambers on Wednesdays from 1:30-2:30pm.

BURDEN & BONUS EXHIBITThe California History Center is exploring the history of the preservation and demolition of the De Anza campus. The exhibit will continue until April 2008. For more information, contact (408) 864-8986.

FINANCIAL AID Receive money for classes by filling out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students may qualify for a fee waiver or recieve money for books. Offices can be found downstairs of the Campus Center and the North side of the Patio.