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Dec. 2, 2024
Quick Notes for the Week of Dec. 2
President Search Completed
Omar Torres Selected as President
Chancellor Lee Lambert has selected Omar Torres, assistant superintendent at College of the Canyons, to become De Anza’s next president in January, pending approval by the Foothill-De Anza district Board of Trustees.
Torres has more than two decades of California community college experience, including
nine years of holding part-time and full-time faculty positions.
Torres has led the California Community Colleges Chief Instructional Officers (CCCCIO) and served on the CCC Curriculum Committee, Consultation Council and the Community College League of California’s Advisory Committee on Legislation. He has also overseen the initiation of new career technical education and apprenticeship programs and a significant expansion of dual enrollment and noncredit courses and partnerships.
In announcing his selection, Chancellor Lambert said he and others were impressed with Torres’ “passion and enthusiasm as well as his commitment to equity and student success.”
Torres will begin his new role on Jan. 3, pending board approval on Dec. 16. Learn more about Torres by reading the chancellor’s announcement at deanza.edu/president-search/.
Football Team Undefeated in Regular Season
D'Agostino Selected as League Coach of the Year
De Anza’s football team has finished its best regular season in recent history, after three consecutive comeback victories.
The Mountain Lions ended the season at home on Nov. 23, defeating Chabot College 26-24 on the final play of the game. They will go on to meet Monterey Peninsula College on Saturday, Dec. 7, in the Northern California Football Conference American Division championship.
Coach Joe D’Agostino was voted PAC-7 Coach of the Year by his peers in the region. Under D’Agostino’s leadership, the football team produced 16 all-league student-athletes – including Offensive Most Valuable Player sophomore quarterback Antevious Jackson.
The Mountain Lions were also represented last month at the Community College League of California’s annual convention, where D’Agostino and Physical Education and Athletics Dean Eric Mendoza gave a workshop presentation on De Anza’s FAST (Football Academic Success Team) program, which supports student-athletes in reaching their academic goals.
Student Resources
Borrow Free Wi-Fi Hot Spots From the Library
Students can now borrow Wi-Fi hot spots free of charge from the Library. The devices provide internet access wherever there is cellular service, allowing students to connect to Canvas and online resources on or off campus. The library’s hotspots also have unlimited data. Please stop by the circulation desk in the Library for assistance.
This Week
De Anza Pottery Sale This Week
Ceramics Department students are holding a pottery sale in the Campus Center tomorrow, Dec. 3, and Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Pieces made by students, like the ones in the adjacent photo, will be available for purchase.
Third Annual Paint and Sip
The California History Center is hosting the Third Annual “Paint and Sip” Donors and Members Recognition Dinner next Thursday, Dec. 5, from 5-8 p.m. Students, employees and community members are invited to this evening of live music, food and painting led by a master artist. Please register in advance and contact Lori Clinchard at clinchardlori@deanza.edu if you have any questions.
Music Department Winter Celebration Next Saturday, Dec. 7
The Music Department is hosting the Winter Celebration concert next Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the VPAC. The Concert Band, Vintage Singers, Jazz Ensemble and special guests Voices of Silicon Valley will be performing. Student admission is $5 and general admission is $10.
Nonprofit Offerings
Medi-Cal for DACA Recipients
The nonprofit Latinas Contra Cancer is partnering with Covered California to help enroll Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients in Medi-Cal. The organization is providing this assistance free of charge in English and Spanish. You can make an appointment by contacting Tessie Crosby at aida@latinascontracancer.org or 669.342.5943.
Please make sure to have your zip code, birth date, primary tax filer and claimed dependents' proof of income, California ID card or driver’s license, Social Security number or individual taxpayer identification number and proof or citizenship or lawful presence at your appointment.
If you do not file taxes, you can still qualify for free or low-cost insurance through Medi-Cal. You can also apply for your eligible child or spouse, even if you are not eligible. The deadline for DACA recipients to enroll is Dec. 31.
Watch for Lower Speed Limits Near Campus
Speed Limit Reduction on Five Cupertino Roads
The speed limit has been reduced on five Cupertino roads as part of the Vision Zero plan, which aims to eliminate fatalities and severe injuries on the city’s roadways by 2040.
Here are the new speed limits
- McClellan Road: 25 mph between De Anza Boulevard and Bubb Road
- Bubb Road: 30 mph between McClellan Road and Stevens Creek Boulevard
- Mary Avenue: 30 mph between Stevens Creek Boulevard and Meteor Drive
- Prospect Road: 30 mph between De Anza Boulevard and Sterling Road
- Blaney Avenue: 25 mph between Stevens Creek Boulevard and Bollinger Road
You can read more about the changes in the Mercury News.
Honors and Achievements
Phi Beta Lambda Chapter Wins at Fall Business Leadership Conference
The De Anza Phi Beta Lambda Chapter won three awards at the Fall Business Leadership Conference that took place Nov. 16-17. A total of 36 students competed at the event. The finance
team (Alan Dang, Zain Darwish, Van Loc Nguyen and Allison Trinh) won first place in the financial case competition; Javin Ku won second place in the impromptu speaking category; and the marketing team (Addy Hu, Hanspreet Singh (Neal), Rushil Vaswani and Chris Wu) won third place in the marketing and sales case competition.
Academic Awareness Program
Winter Registration Assistance for Students on Academic or Progress Probation
The Academic Awareness Program is offering in-person and online winter registration assistance for students on academic or progress probation.
Tomorrow, Dec. 3, students can get drop-in help online or in Registration and Student Services (RSS) Building Room 202 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. There will also be online only assistance from 5-7 p.m. Counselors and staff will be available to help students remove registration counseling holds and select and register for classes. Please call 408.864.8388 if you are unable to drop in online.
Scholarship for Students on Academic Probation
The Academic Awareness Program is now accepting applications for their Strength Through Adversity Scholarship, which will be awarded to students on academic probation that demonstrate perseverance in the face of adversity. To be eligible, students must have a GPA below 2.0, have attempted at least 18 units at De Anza and must currently be enrolled full-time or part-time at De Anza. Applications must be submitted through AcademicWorks by this Sunday, Dec. 8
Mark Your Calendar
Be sure to check these program websites for:
- Transfer Center workshops
- University representative visits
- Mental Health and Wellness Center workshops and support groups
- A wide variety of weekly events at the Village Centers, from karaoke to creative writing, "Wellness Wednesdays," study sessions, podcasts and tech talks
You can also check the Events Calendar for additional events and details.
This Week
- Winter Warmup Registration Day – winter registration assistance for students on academic or progress probation – Tuesday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Pottery Sale Day One – student-made ceramics for sale – Tuesday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Pottery Sale Day Two – student-made ceramics for sale – Wednesday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Race, Class and Gender in Mid-1800s California – MOMENTUM event with guests Ruben Abrica and David Howard-Pitney – Wednesday, Dec. 4, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- De-Stress Week Day One – therapy dogs and free boba and snacks – Wednesday, Dec. 4, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
- De-Stress Week Day Two – cookie decorating and accessory making – Thursday, Dec. 5, noon-3:30 p.m.
- Third Annual Sip and Paint – live music, food and painting at California History Center – Thursday, Dec. 5, 5-8 p.m.
- First Thursday – spoken word performances and open mic – Thursday, Dec. 5, 5:30-7 p.m.
- De Anza Flea Market – DASG-sponsored outdoor market – Saturday, Dec. 7, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Music Department Winter Celebration – Concert Band, Vintage Singers, Jazz Ensemble and special guests Voices of Silicon Valley – Saturday, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m.
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Dates and Deadlines
- Finals Week – next week, Dec. 9-13
Visit the Academic Calendar page to see more important dates and deadlines by quarter.
Governance Meetings
Resource Allocation and Program Planning Committee: Tuesday, Dec. 3, 10-11:20 a.m.- Equity Action Council: Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2:30-4 p.m.
- Technology Committee: Thursday, Dec. 5, 1:30-3 p.m.
- Budget Advisory Committee: Thursday, Dec. 5, 3-4:20 p.m.
- College Council: Thursday, Dec. 5, 3:30-5 p.m.
Learn more about college governance at deanza.edu/gov.
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