IMPORTANT DATESDec. 3-Jan. 6Continuing Student Registration Dec. 10-Jan. 6New/Former Student RegistrationMonday, Jan. 7First Day of Winter QuarterFriday, Jan. 18Last Day to add Quarter-Length Classes
MEN’S BASKETBALLTuesday, Dec. 4, 6pmMerritt @ De AnzaWednesday, Dec. 19, 7pmCollege of Redwoods @ EurekaSaturday, Dec. 22, 6pmSacramento City @ De AnzaSunday, Dec. 30, 7pmOhlone @ De Anza
WOMEN’S BASKETBALLWednesday, Dec. 12, 7pmLas Positas @ De AnzaSaturday, Dec. 15, 2pmAmerican River College @ De AnzaSaturday, Jan. 5, 6pmSolano College @ Fairfield Wednesday, Jan. 9, 7pmSan Jose City College @ De Anza
LIST OF INTER CLUB COUNCIL DRIVESThe Inter Club Council, ICC, is sponsoring two 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.
WINTER 2008Eyeglass Drive- Monday Jan. 14-Friday Feb. 1 Donate unwanted eyeglasses for people in need in other countries.Cell Phone DriveMonday Feb. 11-Friday Feb. 29Donate your unwanted cell phone(s) for victims of domestic violence. Drop off donations at the following locations: -Student Activities, lower level of Campus Center -Administration Building Lobby -Learning Center Lobby -Advanced Technology Center Lobby -Wellness CenterWINTER 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.
NON-FICTION TO FILM WORKSHOPTuesday, Dec. 4, 12:30-1:30pmThe Writing and Reading Center is hosting an event with author/screenwritter Javed Mohammed.
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.
EVENING OF CONTEMPORARY BIG BAND JAZZWednesday, Dec. 5, 7pmThe De Anza College “Daddios” Evening Jazz Ensembles, directed by Steve Tyler, will present a program of contemporary big band jazz. The “Six O’Clock” and “Eight O’Clock” jazz bands will perform, along with the Lynbrook High School jazz ensemble and the Miller Middle School jazz band. The event will take place at Lynbrook High School Theater, 128 Johnson Ave, San Jose. Tickets are $5 general admission.
DE ANZA COLLEGE BOOKSTORE SALEThursday, Dec. 6, All DayThe De Anza College bookstore will be offering 25 percent off on all logo items for the whole day. Items include shirts, sweaters, hats and backpacks.
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 humanities of the country. Hosted by the Campus Abroad Program, the meeting will take place in Admin 103. PETER AND THE WOLF, A MUSICAL TALE BY SERGE PROKOFIEVThursday, Dec. 6, 8pmThe De Anza Chamber Orchestra will perform the classic musical Peter and the Wolf. Conducted by Lauren Tayerle the event will be held at the Choral Hall in A-11. The cost of admission is $5 for students/seniors and $8 for general admission.
PLANETARIUM SHOWSaturdays, Dec. 8 and 15, Closed Dec. 22& 29 Celebrate the newly opened Planetarium by going to one of the shows. Shows are every Saturday and are projected from a state-of-the-art star projector. Dec. 8Astronomy Shows6pm The Planets7pm Infinity Express8pm Infinity ExpressLaser Shows9:30pm Holiday Magic10:30pm Pink Floyd: Darkside of the Moon Dec. 15Astronomy Shows6pm The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket7pm Astronaut8pm Infinity ExpressLaser Shows9:30pm Holiday Magic10:30pm Pink Floyd: Darkside of the Mood
For future shows or more information visit www.planetarium.deanza.edu/
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.
LUNCHEON AND FASHION SHOWTuesday, December 11, 12pmThe Latina/o Recognition Ceremony Committee will host an event featuring traditional Mexican food and Guatemalan fashions modeled by Puente students. Tickets are $20 and all proceeds go to a scholarship that is given out at the end of the year. The event will take place in the Hinson Campus Center. For more information on the event or purchasing tickets contact Marc Coronado at 408-864-8409.
CLUB DAYThursday, Jan. 24, 11am-1pmThe Inter Club Council will be hosting their quarterly Club Day. Club day is an event that showcases the diversity and interests of over 60 clubs that De Anza has to offer. Meet new people and get free stuff. The event will take place in the Main Quad, in front of the De Anza library. For inquires about clubs or starting a club visit www.deanza.edu/clubs or contact La Donna Yumori-Kaku at 408-864-8692.
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.
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 about 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 governor’s fee waiver or receive money for books. Offices are located 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 card. 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
FACULTY AND STAFF HOLIDAY LUNCHEONMonday, 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 c
an be dropped off at Admissions and Records.