Quick Notes De Anza College

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 May 10, 2022

Quick Notes for the Week of May 9

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Mental Health Awareness Week

This week, May 9-13, is Mental Health Awareness Week. Join Psychological Services for a series of special, districtwide events in recognition of mental health, mindfulness and more. Visit the Mental Health Awareness Week webpage for more information and registration links. For additional Psychological Services resources, see their website — and check out the Groups and Workshops page for ways to connect with others and find support related to a variety of themes. See deanza.edu/resources for a directory of additional resources for basic needs.

DSPS Book Voucher Program

If you're a Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS) student in need of financial assistance for textbooks, consider applying for a DSPS book voucher. The book voucher program awards up to $350 to DSPS students who meet all qualifications. View the eligibility requirements and application form on the DSPS Book Voucher page. The deadline to apply for a book voucher this spring is June 6 at 5 p.m.

CAN/DID Inclusion Series: Personal Stories

CAN/DID iconThe CAN/DID Inclusion Series will release new content uplifting the experiences and perspectives of our De Anza community in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Members of the Asian and Asian Pacific American community at De Anza — students, faculty members and classified professionals — are invited to participate. Please email communications@deanza.edu to ask about getting involved.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

APASA, the Office of Equity and the Women, Gender and Sexuality Center, with support from De Anza Student Government, are presenting events to commemorate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Visit the APASA Events page for details on these events.

Jewish American Heritage Month

Join the Office of Equity for events in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month this May. Visit the Office of Equity website for more information and registration links.

Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning logoNow that the Strategic Planning workshops have concluded, all members of the De Anza College community are encouraged to review the draft document and share feedback with your governance representative on the College Planning Committee by this Thursday, May 12. The College Planning Committee will review feedback at their May 12 meeting.

Visit deanza.edu/strategic for details on these events, recordings of the workshops and more. The recording and presentation for yesterday’s event on "Your Feedback" are now available.

Events

Upcoming Events

Check the Events Calendar for additional details and more events.

Tell us about your event! Use the online form at deanza.edu/communications/tell-us.

Dates

Dates and Deadlines

  • Last day to drop classes without a W for spring quarter – Sunday, April 17
  • No classes, offices closed for Memorial Day Weekend – May 28-30
  • No classes, offices closed for Juneteenth Holiday – June 20
  • Final exams – June 21-24
  • Graduation – June 24

Visit the Academic Calendar page to see more important dates and deadlines by quarter.

College Governance

Governance Meetings

Find more information about college governance at deanza.edu/gov.

COVID-19 Vax, Booster and Face Masks Required

If you are planning to come to campus this spring, you are required to separately provide proof of your COVID-19 vaccination AND booster, if you are eligible for one. See instructions at deanza.edu/vax.

The mask requirement remains in effect. You must wear a face mask PROPERLY while indoors – that means covering your mouth AND nose at all times.

Free PCR Testing on Campus

Now there are two ways you can get a free PCR test for COVID-19 on campus. No appointment is needed but one-time preregistration is required for either option.

  • Mondays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. – outside the Campus Center near the Student Health Center entrance on the lower level
  • Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – drive-thru testing available in Parking Lot A

Visit the Health Services COVID-19 information page for additional details.

Tell Us!

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