De Anza College Quick Notes

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Oct. 21, 2024

Quick Notes for the Week of Oct. 21

Register to Vote

De Anza VotesToday Is the Last Day to Register to Vote Online

Today, Oct. 21, is the last day to register online to vote in this year's elections. You should register online at registertovote.ca.gov if you would like to receive a ballot that you can send in by mail.

After today, you can still register and vote in person by going to an election office or vote center.

You can find more information at deanza.edu/vote.

Filipinx American History Month

CAN/DID Videos

October is Filipinx American History Month. You can watch videos from the CAN/DID Inclusion Series that focus on the Filipinx experience on the college website. The videos feature Erick Aragon, a counselor in the Office of Outreach.

Events This Week

The Delano ManongsThere are two Filipinx American History Month events this week. Tomorrow, Oct. 22, at 2:30 p.m. you can attend the Pilipino Unity Student Organization (PUSO) social in Conference Rooms A&B for snacks and karaoke. A crushed ice, ube ice cream and condensed milk dessert from the Philippines called halo-halo will also be served. Please RSVP in advance.

This Friday, Oct. 25, is Larry Itliong Day, which celebrates his legacy as a Filipinx-American union organizer. In honor of the day, there will be a Zoom screening of the documentary “The Delano Manongs,” which focuses on Filipinx farmworkers during the 1965 Great Grape Strike. You can find more information about the events on the Office of Equity’s website.

Filipinx American History Month events are a collaboration between PUSO, IMPACT AAPI, International Student Programs and the Office of Equity.

New Mental Health and Wellness Support Group

Support for Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Students

There is a new Mental Health and Wellness Center (MHWC) shared support group for students that identify as Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (AANHPI). The group is led by MHWC interns and meets every Thursday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Multicultural Center Room 11 (MCC 11). The group is open now and will run every week this quarter, with the exception of Thanksgiving week and finals week. Participation is free and there’s no advance registration required.

To supplement this group, the MHWC is also offering an individual drop-in space for AANHPI students. Students can stop by Room 255 on the second floor of the Registration & Student Services (RSS) Building on Wednesdays from 3:10-4:10 p.m. to learn about therapy and resources on campus. This space is also free and no appointment is needed – but students may RSVP in advance, if they would like, by emailing MHWC1@deanza.edu.

New Euphrat Museum Exhibit

"Glimmers" Fall Show

boy looking at bubbleThe fall show at the Euphrat Museum opens tomorrow, Oct. 22. The theme, “Glimmers,” refers to the psychobiological term for small moments that can cue the nervous system to feel safe or calm. The featured artists aim to capture, express or spark moments of connection, joy or wonder with their art.

The museum is open Tuesday through Thursday, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., until Dec. 12. It will also be open on Saturday, Dec. 7, during the De Anza Flea Market, and on First Thursdays, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5, from 5:30-7 p.m. If you would like to schedule a group tour outside of those hours, please call 408.864.5464.

To kick off the exhibit, there will be an artist reception on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 1:30-3 p.m., with refreshments and live music.

The exhibition includes several photographs by Edwin Carungay, senior graphic designer in the Office of Communications. One of his photos, “Zocalo,” is show above and can be seen in full size on the Euphrat website.

Honors and Achievements

Nursing Scores 100% Pass Rate

De Anza's Nursing program made another strong showing on the latest state Board of Registered Nursing NCLEX licensing exams, according to results this month. All 15 students who took the exam over the summer had passing scores, for a pass rate of 100%. Students must wait 45 days after graduating before taking the exam.

Upcoming Events

students at diwali event food table

Diwali Celebration 

Everyone’s invited to the De Anza Diwali celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 23, in the Main Quad from 2:30-5:30 p.m. This campus cultural event will include food, dancing, music and more. Learn more by visiting deanza.edu/apasa/diwali, where you can sign up to attend or volunteer to help out!

DASG Resource Fair

Students can learn more about the different resources and programs available on campus at the De Anza Student Government (DASG) Resource Fair this Thursday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m. on the Main Quad. The location will be moved to Conference Rooms A & B in the event of bad weather.

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Events

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Governance Meetings

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