From the President
Thanksgiving Greetings for All
Nov. 25, 2025
Dear De Anza College Community,
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to take a moment to extend my warmest
wishes to each of you. I hope this season finds you surrounded by family, friends
and loved ones, sharing in the joy and gratitude that this time of year brings.
This is also a time for me to reflect on my own profound sense of gratitude. I am deeply thankful for the privilege of being in community with all of you here at De Anza College, serving our amazingly talented, bright and inspiring students. To serve alongside such dedicated and world-class faculty, staff and administrators is truly an honor that I never take for granted.
Every day, I witness the remarkable work you do in service to our students. Your commitment to their success, your innovation in the classroom and across campus, and your unwavering dedication to our mission inspire me continually. The caliber of colleagues I have the joy of working with makes De Anza College the special place it is—a place where students' lives are transformed and futures are built.
As we pause to give thanks, please know that you are deeply appreciated. Thank you for all that you contribute to our students, to each other and to the broader community we are privileged to serve.
Wishing you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with warmth, rest and renewal.
With gratitude and warm regards,
Omar