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May 12, 2025
Quick Notes for the Week of May 12
Mountain Lions Sweep Badminton Championships
The Mountain Lions ended this year’s badminton competition with a roar – by winning
gold medals in singles, doubles and team competition at the 3C2A state championships held last week in San Francisco. Makayla Than won the singles championship, while Mailan Hoang Vuong and Natalee Lam took the doubles. De Anza won the team championship by defeating Pasadena City College, 11-0.
The team had clinched the Coast Conference championship earlier this month, after an undefeated 15-0 season. This is the fifth state championship that De Anza’s badminton team has won under Coach Mark Landefeld, following previous wins in 2013, 2014, 2022 and 2024. It’s the fourth time that De Anza has swept the singles, doubles and team badminton championships in the same year, after previous sweeps in 2013, 2014 and 2022.
This Week
Finalist Forums: VP Finance and Administrative Services
Finalists for the vice president of Finance and Administrative Services position will answer questions from President Torres and audience members during open forums today and tomorrow – Monday and Tuesday, May 12 and 13 in the Campus Center's Fireside Room. The biographies for each candidate can be found at deanza.edu/president/vpfas-finalists.
The schedule is:
- Phyllis Carter – today (Monday, May 12), 2:15-3:15 p.m.
- Farhad Sabit – tomorrow (Tuesday, May 13), 2:15-3:15 p.m.
If you are unable to attend, video recordings of both forums will be available at deanza.edu/president/vpfas-finalists, beginning at noon on Wednesday, May 14.
You can submit feedback by filling out a paper form at an open forum or submitting an online form that will be posted with the forum videos. Feedback should be submitted no later than noon on Monday, May 19.
AANHPI Heritage Event Today With Rep. Khanna
U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna will host an event on campus today – Monday, May 12 – to honor outstanding achievements by members of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community.
Everyone’s invited to join the celebration with Congressman Khanna, Foothill-De Anza district Chancellor Lee Lambert, and Ellen Kamei, who is the district director of Community and Government Relations as well as mayor of Mountain View.
Please RSVP if you'd like to attend this event, which will be held from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center (VPAC).
HEFAS Summit: UndocuRise – Resilience in Motion
The annual Higher Education for AB 540 Students (HEFAS) Summit will be held tomorrow – Tuesday, May 13 – from 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., in Conference Rooms A&B. This year’s theme is "UndocuRise: Resilience in Motion.”
The event is dedicated to educating and advocating for undocumented and mixed-status community members. You can learn how to support students by attending a keynote speech and several workshops at the summit.
Please RSVP in advance if you'd like to attend. For any questions, please email ab540hefas@gmail.com or Dani Plascencia, VIDA and HEFAS program coordinator, at plascenciadelgadodaniela@deanza.edu.
Campus Center Serving Pho Tomorrow
The Campus Center food court will be serving pho, a Vietnamese noodle soup, at the pasta station tomorrow – Tuesday, May 13 – from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The food court is open Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Spotlight Student Talent Show This Friday
Everyone’s invited to enjoy incredible performances by De Anza students – including music, dance, spoken word and more – at the DASG's Spotlight Talent Show this Friday, May 16, from 2:30-7:30 p.m. in the VPAC Auditorium.
Admission is free for De Anza students and employees. Please RSVP online and bring your college ID. but Snacks can be purchased from food trucks during intermission. This event is organized by the De Anza Student Government, with support from the Creative Arts Division and Vision Guitar of San José.
Next Week
UndocuSTEM Conference and STEM Fair
The fourth annual UndocuSTEM conference will highlight pathways for students – including undocumented students – who are interested in STEM careers. Workshops and speakers will cover entrepreneurship, careers and more. The conference will be held on Thursday, May 22, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Conference Rooms A&B of the Campus Center. Please RSVP to attend.
There will also be a STEM Fair, featuring hands-on science exhibits and demonstrations, hosted by MESA and UndocuSTEM. This event is open to all students and will be held on Thursday, May 22, from 1-3 p.m. in the S Quad.
Special Zoom Backgrounds
You can still download special Zoom backgrounds for the month of May. Visit the Office of Communications' Zoom backgrounds webpage to find images for Jewish American Heritage Month and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Both heritage months are observed in May. The special backgrounds were designed by
the Office of Communications. You can also find backgrounds for other heritage months and special events by visiting
the Zoom backgrounds webpage.
Graduation Day Falls on a Sunday This Year
Students Can Order Graduation Packs Now
This year's collegewide grad ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 29, beginning at 3 p.m. in the Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, California.
Students can now order graduation packs – including cap, gown, tassel and diploma cover – and other regalia for commencement. Orders should be placed no later than Monday, June 16, to be sure items arrive in time for the big day. Visit the campus Bookstore in the RSS Building, or place your order online.
Watch for updates about this year's celebration at deanza.edu/graduation/. You can also find a list of year-end celebrations and related events for programs, Learning Communities and other groups at deanza.edu/graduation/celebrations.
Mark Your Calendar
Be sure to check these program websites for:
- Transfer Center workshops and university representative visits
- Mental Health and Wellness Center workshops and support groups
- De Anza athletics competitions and games
- 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
- UndocuRise: Resilience in Motion – HEFAS summit – Tuesday, May 13, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- DASG Finance Committee – student government meeting – Monday, May 12, 4-6 p.m.
- Celebrate AANHPI Heritage – heritage month event with Rep. Ro Khanna – Monday, May 12, 4:30-6 p.m.
- Blood Donation Drive – Student Health Center and Stanford Blood Center – Wednesday, May 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Students for Justice in Palestine – social event – Wednesday, May 14, noon-2 p.m.
- Spotlight Student Talent Show – DASG event – Friday, May 16, 2:30-7:30 p.m.
- Track and Field – men’s and womens’ state championships – Friday and Saturday, May 16-17
Next Week
- UndocuSTEM Conference – workshops and speakers on STEM careers – Thursday, May 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Run, Hide, Defend – safety training given by district police – Thursday, May 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- STEM Fair – hands-on science exhibits and demonstrations hosted by MESA and UndocuSTEM – Thursday, May 22, 1-3 p.m.
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Dates and Deadlines
- Priority registration begins for summer session – Monday, May 12
- Memorial Day (no classes, offices closed) – Monday, May 26
Check the Academic Calendar to find important dates and deadlines for each quarter.
Governance Meetings
- Resource Allocation and Program Planning: Tuesday, May 13, 10-11:20 a.m.
- DASG Senate: Wednesday, May 14, 4-6 p.m.
Learn more about college governance at deanza.edu/gov.
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