De Anza College Quick Notes

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Jan. 5, 2026

Quick Notes for the Week of Jan. 5

No Changes to Parking Permit System for Winter Quarter

No Permit Needed

There will be no changes to the parking permit system for winter quarter. Parking remains free for both students and employees. Students do not need permits, but should not park in staff spaces. As a reminder, any car that parks in a staff space without a permit will be issued a citation.

Next Week

Winter Project Fair Next Wednesday, Jan. 14

The Vasconcellos Institute for Democracy in Action (VIDA) will hold its winter project fair next Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 1 p.m. This is a chance for students to connect with on- and off-campus organizations, community resources and support services. Students can explore opportunities to get involved in social justice, civic engagement and leadership. All students and employees are welcome.

Join Intercollegiate Tennis

Practices at Foothill College

The intercollegiate tennis program at Foothill College is recruiting for the coming season. The men's and women's teams are open to full-time students at De Anza. Practices will take place at Foothill College, and transportation between the two colleges can be provided. If you are interested, please fill out the questionnaire and email Dixie Macias at maciasdixie@fhda.edu

Silicon Valley Reads

Kickoff Next Thursday, Jan. 15

De Anza is once again proud to host the Silicon Valley Reads kickoff next Thursday, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m., in the VPAC. Silicon Valley Reads is an annual community reading campaign that hosts a variety of events centered on a specific theme. This year’s theme is "Bridges to Belonging," which will focus on how to navigate the complexities of our modern world with empathy, and how to find the common ground that exists even in divided times.

The event will be moderated by Sal Pizarro, a Mercury News columnist, and will feature a panel of authors. You can register for the event or livestream on the Silicon Valley Reads website.

A Sense of Belonging

Before the kickoff, you can check out the new Euphrat Museum of Art exhibit, A Sense of Belonging, which also opens Jan. 15. The exhibit explores what makes people feel connected to themselves and their community. It will be open from 6-7 p.m. and 8:30-9 p.m. – before and after the Silicon Valley Reads discussion.

Artists include Victoria Almeida, Marie Cameron, Saikat Choudhury, Mark Engel, Susan Harding, Gurmeet Lamba, Josie Lepe, Gustavo Martinez, Siana Smith and Christine Wong Yap.

You can visit the museum Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., from Jan. 15-March 14. The museum will also be open on First Thursdays, Feb. 5 and March 5, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Above image: Josie Lepe's "Sunrise Ceremony 1."

EventsMark Your Calendar

Be sure to check these program websites for:

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

Next Week

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DatesDates and Deadlines

  • Last day to add classes – Monday, Jan. 19

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

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