IMPORTANT DATESFriday, 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 BASKETBALLMonday, Nov. 26, 7pm Los Positas @ LivermoreWednesday, Nov. 28, 7pm Foothill @ De AnzaTuesday, Dec. 4, 6pmMerritt @ De Anza

WOMEN’S BASKETBALLTuesday, Nov. 27, 6:00pmLos Medanos College @ De AnzaWednesday, Dec. 12, 7pmLas Positas @ De AnzaSaturday, Dec. 15, 2pmAmerican River College @ De Anza

LIST OF INTER CLUB COUNCIL DRIVESThe Inter Club Council, ICC, is sponsoring 2 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 2007Eyeglass Drive- Monday Jan. 14-Friday Feb. 1 Donate unwanted eyeglasses for people in need in other countries.WINTER 2008Cell Phone DriveMonday Feb. 11-Friday Feb. 29Donate your unwanted 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

WINTER 2008 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES The online Schedule of classes for the Winter 2008 quarter is now available online. Find it at www.deanza.edu/schedule. CROSS-CULTRUAL PARTNERS’ FINAL GET-TOGETHERWednesday, Nov. 28, 12:30-2:30pmThe Cross-Cultural Partners’ program will be meeting for the last time this quarter. Members are invited to celebrate a successful quarter. CCP is asking members RSVP through email at [email protected] by Monday Nov. 26.

UC/CSU ApplicationsThe Counseling Center is offering a free workshop to students who need help on their college applications. The workshops will take place in the Conference Room on the second floor of the Student and Community Services Building. UC WORKSHOPTuesday, Nov. 27, 1:30-3pmCSU WORKSHOPMonday, Nov. 26, 5:30-6:30pmThursday, Nov. 29, 1:30-2:30pm

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.

PLANETARIUM GRAND OPENINGSaturday, Dec. 1, 5:30pmThe planetarium is celebrating their grand re-opening with a star projector ribbon cutting. The ribbon cutting will be followed by a 6pm Presentation of “Astronaut.” Others will include:

ASTRONOMY SHOWS7pm Infinity Express8pm Black Holes: The Other Side of the Infinity

LASER SHOWS9:30pm Holiday Magic Laser Show10:30pm Pink Floyd: Darkside

All tickets for the shows will be $5, seats are limited and all guest are asked to arrive at 4:45pm to purchase tickets. Seating will begin at 5:15pm. 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. The story is 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 prices range from $41 to $61.

POET/ACTIVIST EDDY ZHENG Tuesday, Dec. 4, 4:30-6pmAfter serving 20 years in prison for robbery, Eddy Zheng has committed his life to crime prevention with at-risk youth. Zheng has written and published articles on his experience as an Asian American inmate. Zheng will talk about his first anthology of writings called “Other: An API Prisoner’s Anthology.” The event will take place in the Writing and Reading Center in the upper level of the Advanced Technology Center.

NON-FICTION TO FILM WORKSHOPTuesday, Dec. 4, 12:30-1:30pmThe Writing and Reading Center is hosting an event with author/screenwritter Javed Mohammed.

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 informational meeting. In Italy students will study the language, literature, history and the humanities of the country. Hosted by the Campus Abroad Program, the meeting 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.

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.

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 The De Anza Outreach program is hiring 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].

BOOKS FOR WOMEN IN THE ELMWOOD JAILThe Santa Clara County Commission on the Status of Women launched a book drive for women in the Elmwood jail in Milpitas. Easy-to-read paperbacks on women’s health, parenting, self-help and fiction can be dropped off at the Administration office through Jan. 3.

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

FREE LEGAL ADVICESign up for a 15 minute appointment with lawyer Ron Goularte to discuss a legal question. Goularte can be found in the Student Activities Office in the lower level of the Hinson Campus Center. Students are asked to make an appointment and show a current DASB. For questions or to make an appointment visit or call the Student Activities Office at (408) 864-8756.

DISCOUNTED AMC MOVIE TICKETSDe Anza’s Student Accounts Office is offering discounted AMC tickets. Tickets range from $6-$7.50 depending on when the movie will be watched.

VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP – The Rotary Club of Palo Alto announces the availability of vocational scholarships for the 2008-2009 school year. Visit www.rotarypaloalto.org under the Scholarships Menu for more information or for application forms.

FACULTY AND STAFF EVENTS

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

HOLIDAY BOX TO IRAQ Donate by Friday, Dec. 7Johnny McCartt, the De Anza Veterans’ Coordinator, is coordinating efforts to send a holiday box to a battalion in Iraq with a soldier who is planning to attend De Anza when discharged. The battalion has access to a microwave, stove and cooking pots. Items can be dropped off at Admissions and Records.