IMPORTANT DATESThursday-Friday, Nov. 22-23Thanksgiving Holiday (College Closed)Friday, Nov. 30 Last day to add CAOS and Skills self-paced classesNov. 29-Jan. 6Continuing Student Registration Dec. 10-Jan. 6New/Former Student Registration

MEN’S BASKETBALLWednesday, Nov. 21, 7pmCanada @ Redwood City Monday, Nov. 26, 7pm Los Positas @ LivermoreWednesday, Nov. 28, 7pm Foothill @ De Anza

WOMEN’S BASKETBALLWednesday, Nov. 21, 5:30pmSacramento City College @ De AnzaSaturday, Nov. 24, 2:00pmMerritt College, @ OaklandTuesday, Nov. 27, 6:00pmLos Medanos College @ De Anza

PERSONAL STATEMENT WORKSHOPMonday, Nov. 19, 12:30-1:30pmDe Anza’s Transfer Center is offering a free personal statement workshop for students applying to universities. The workshop will be presented by a university representative and will take place in the 2nd floor Conference Room in the Student and Community Services Building.

JHUMPA LAHIRI DISCUSSIONTuesday, Nov. 20, 4:30-6:00pmThe Writing and Reading Center is hosting a discussion on the novel “The Namesake,” by Jhumpa Lahiri. The discussion will be run by Professor Manju Jaidk. The event will take place in the upper level of the Advance Technology Center.

MOVING CULTURES (…ALL OVER THE WORLD) Exhibits ends on Nov. 21The Euphrat Museum of Art presents “Moving Cultures,” an exhibition of arts inspired by different cultures moving locations, changing interpretations and shifting over time.Museum hours are Mon-Thurs, 10am-4pmLIST OF INTER CLUB COUNCIL DRIVESThe Inter Club Council, ICC, is sponsoring 3 drives during the Fall and Winter quarters. Start Saving up and donate. All items donated will be given to a good cause or aid in saving the environment.

FALL 2007Food Drive- Ends Wed, Nov. 21Donate non-perishable food items for people in need at the De Anza Child Development Center and The Cupertino Community Services.Eyeglass Drive- Monday Jan. 14 to Friday Feb 1 Donate unwanted eyeglasses for people in need in other countries.WINTER 2008Cell Phone DriveMonday Feb. 11 to Friday Feb. 29Donate your extra cell phone(s) for victims of domestic violence. Drop of donations at the following locations: -Student Activities, lower level of Campus Center -Administration Building Lobby -Learning Center Lobby -Advanced Technology Center Lobby -Wellness Center

KATHY GRIFFIN AT THE FLINT CENTERFriday, Nov. 30, 8pmComedian and star of the show “My Life on the D-List” will perform at the Flint center. For more information on the Kathy Griffin tour visit her site at www.kathygriffin.net/tour. Ticket may also be purchased at her site, prices range from $45-75.

THE PRODUCERS: A MEL BROOKS MUSICAL AT THE FLINT CENTERSaturday, Dec. 1, 8pm Sunday, Dec. 2, 2pmWinner of a record-breaking twelve Tony Awards, “The Producers” is the musical version of the 1968 film about two theatrical producers scheming to get rich by overselling interest in a Broadway flop, problems arise when the musical is unexpectedly a hit. This comedic musical will take place in the Flint Center. Tickets can be bought at www.Ticketmaster.com and price ranges from $41 to $61.NON-FICTION TO FILM WORKSHOPTuesday, Dec. 4, 12:30-1:30pmThe Writing and Reading Center is hosting an event with author/screenwritter Javed Mohammed. The event will take place in the Writing and Reading Center in the upper level of the Advanced Technology Center.

STUDY IN FLORENCE, ITALY SPRING 2008Thursday, Dec. 6, 12:30-1:30pm Students interested in studying in Florence, Italy during the Spring 2008 quarter can attend an information meeting. In Italy students will study the language, literature, history and the humanities of the country. The meeting is hosted by the Campus Abroad Program and will take place in Admin 103.

GUITAR SOCIETY PRESENTS PHUNG TUAN VUSunday, Dec. 9, 7pmThe guitar society presents Vietnamese solo classical guitar artist Phung Tuan Vu. Vu will play in room A11 in the Coral Hall at De Anza College. Tickets range from $15-$20 and can be ordered through www.sbgs.org or (408) 292-0704.

WINTER 2008 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES The online Schedule of classes for the Winter 2008 quarter is now available online. Find them at www.deanza.edu/schedule.

APPLICATIONS TO TRANSFER Students planning to transfer to a California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) for Fall 2008 should observe the Nov. 30 application deadline. Essays are usually required for the UC applications and getting an early start is recommended. For questions about applying or transferring visit De Anza’s Counseling Center in the Student and Community Services building located on the second level.

DISCOUNTED AMC MOVIE TICKETSDe Anza’s Student Accounts Office is offering discounted AMC tickets. Tickets range from $6.00-$7.50 depending on when the movie will be watched.

SCHOLARSHIPS AT DE ANZA 07-08Apply to more than a hundred available scholarships provided by various organizations. 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.

OUTREACH JOBS AVAILABLE De Anza Outreach program is looking to hire five Student Ambassadors for winter and spring quarters at $10/hr. They are looking for students who have a good understanding of the high school populations De Anza serves and have good communication and interpersonal skills. For more information on the job contact Rob Mieso at [email protected].

TECH MUSEUM OF INNOVATION FREE ADMISSION TO BODY WORLDSBob Grimm from the San Jose Tech Museum of Innovation Museum has offered to pay the admission of any De Anza instructor, staff, or student to see the Body Worlds exhibit. To make a reservation and have it charged to his account, phone 408-294-8324 and choose Option 3 to connect to the Tech Museum reservations desk.

FACULTY AND STAFF EVENTS

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE-OF-THE MONTH CELEBRATION: FRANCIS RAMIREZ, OFFICE ASSISTANT IN EOPS Monday, Dec. 1, 12:30-2:00pmIn the Hinson Campus Center Conference Room A

TOWN HALL BUDGET REDUCTION SCENARIOS Tuesday, Dec. 2, 3-5pmTaking place in Forum 1

FACULTY AND STAFF HOLIDAY LUNCHEONWednesday, Dec. 3, 11:30am-1:00pmIn the Hinson Campus Center Conference Rooms A & B

CHECK IT OUT

Artist Michael ArcegaMon, Nov. 19, 11:30-1pmThe Euphrat Museum of Art and the Institute of Community and Civic Engagement presents Michael Arcega. Arcega is a Filipino artist who is dedicated to working on artworks that challenge cultural and academic institutions. Through humor and language, Arcega discusses serious globalization issues. Arcega’s artwork “Galleon Trade,” is in the Moving Cultures (…all over the map) exhibition at the Euphrates Museum of Art, A92.

Last Day to See AltarsWednesday, Nov. 14Halloween is long over but it is not too late to see the Dia De Los Muertos, Day of the Dead, alters. These De Anza student-made artworks are being showcased at the upper level of the Advanced Technology Center. The altars honor loved ones and lost prized possessions in celebration of their presence in the lives of the individuals. Students can see them at the Writing and Reading Center.