De Anza College Quick Notes

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April 29, 2024

Quick Notes for the Week of April 29

Graduation Update

Graduation Packs Now Available

smiling young woman in cap and gown with flower leisYou can now purchase Graduation Packs – which include a cap, gown, tassel and diploma cover – and affinity stoles at the De Anza Bookstore, online or in-store. Orders can be shipped to the store on campus or to your home.

You must order by June 14 in order to receive your items in time for Graduation on Saturday, June 29. If you need financial assistance in purchasing a gown, email Chelsey Taniguchi at taniguchichelsey@deanza.edu with your name and CWID. Find more information and updates at deanza.edu/graduation.

Upcoming Events

International Student Transfer Fair: Open to All

International Student Programs is hosting a transfer fair this Wednesday, May 1, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Conference Rooms A & B. The event will feature representatives from more than 40 universities – including most UC and CSU campuses. Other private, public, in-state, out-of-state and Ivy League schools, such as Columbia University, Boston University and more will also visit. While the event is primarily for students attending on a F-1 visa, the event is open to all students. You can find more information on the college events calendar.

Queer and Now Conference Is This Thursday

Bamby SalcedoThe 10th annual Queer and Now Conference is this Thursday, May 2, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in Conference Rooms A & B. The event, which focuses on the LGBTQ+ community, student success and more, is centered around the theme “Cultivating Queer Roots.”

Activities include a queer creative arts workshop, session on LGBTQ+ issues, and a performance by Jocquese.

The conference also features keynote speaker Bamby Salcedo – a Latina activist and the president and CEO of TransLatin@Coalition. For more information and accommodations, email Jamie Pelusi at pelusijamie@deanza.edu or visit deanza.edu/pride/queer-and-now .

Important Notices

Measure G Construction UpdateMeasure G Construction and Lot J Closure Starts This Week

Contractors will begin installing fencing around the Flint Center site and Parking Lot J next week, as a preliminary step for Flint Center demolition work.

Vote for Us

De Anza Planetarium in SFGate

The De Anza Planetarium advanced to the final round of voting for SFGate’s “Best of the Bay Area" list. It is nominated under the "Family Night Out" category.

If you have enjoyed shows at the Planetarium, please consider casting your vote by Monday, May 6, to help support De Anza.

Mark Your Calendar

Events

Be sure to check these program websites for:

You can also check the Events Calendar for additional events and details.

This Week

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College GovernanceGovernance Meetings

Learn more about college governance at deanza.edu/gov.

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