50th Anniversary Articles
New Mural Wraps Up Anniversary Celebration
Published: Tuesday, June 5th, 2018
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An acclaimed San Jose artist and several De Anza students have begun work on a special outdoor mural that will commemorate the college's 50th Anniversary, marking the end of a yearlong celebration.
Learn MoreNew Video: DJ Patil Interview
Published: Monday, May 14th, 2018
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In this new video, DJ Patil speaks about the importance of community colleges and his own experience at De Anza. Patil, the former U.S. Chief Data Scientist, gave a May 7 talk at a special 50th Anniversary event on campus.
Learn More50th Anniversary Speaker: DJ Patil
Published: Monday, April 30th, 2018
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DJ Patil, a De Anza alumnus, earned a Ph.D. in mathematics and was the first Chief Data Scientist for the United States during the Obama Administration. He'll be speaking on campus about "Engaging the Future."
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