Welcome to VIDA!
VIDA's mission is to empower students to become agents of change in their communities and beyond; to foster education that meets the needs of the communities we serve; and to help develop pathways to meaningful participation in local, state, and federal government decision making processes.
VIDA office is now OPEN TO ALL! Check out below for our office schedule in the fall 2022 quarter.
Office Schedule
VIDA and HEFAS will be open during the following times:
- Monday
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9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Tuesday
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9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Wednesday
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9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Thursday
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9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Friday
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9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Upcoming Events: VIDA Career in Social Change Speaker Series
Join us throughout the quarter for our carrer in social change speaker series.
Upcoming speakers include:
- Mia Hernandez with the Office of Racial Equity in San Jose, May 18th from 7 - 8 pm
- Councilman Peter Ortiz (representing District 5 in East San Jose), June 1st from 6:30 - 7:30 pm
- Janice Sapigao, former Santa Clara Poet Laureate, June 15th from 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Introducing Maristella 'Mari' Tapia
Maristella Tapia teaches Full Time in the Sociology Department at De Anza. She is serving as the Interim director of VIDA for the Spring Quarter 2023. An Alumni of De Anza, Mari feels honored to play a part in facilitating the growth and readiness of the next generation of leaders, change agents, and scholars.
Stand Up for Black Lives and Against White Supremacy
VIDA stands with those around the country, and the world, who are protesting the murder
of George Floyd, and other Black people who have recently been murdered by the police.
We need to keep fighting for change until the police no longer serve the interests of white supremacy. White supremacy remains a core part of every aspect of our society, from who gets loans for homes, to who is protected from COVID-19, to who is protected by police, and who is murdered by them. We will not stop our work until no more Black and Brown people are murdered by the police. We will not stop our work until White Supremacy is completely uprooted from our society.
Engaged Learning
If you are looking for a community partner for your service learning class, visit our Engaged Learning webpage.
Donate to VIDA
VIDA could not exist without generous supporters who believe in the power of civic
engagement. After the death of Senator Vasconcellos, VIDA received an extraordinary
pledge to perpetuate the vision of the Institute of Community and Civic Engagement.
Community members Jim and Becky Morgan pledged a challenge grant of $198,000 over three years in honor of Senator Vasconcellos'
long history of civic work. Your gift will help the program match their generous donation.
- Click the "Donate Now" button below.
- Fill out the form with your information.
- Under Program, choose "Other."
- Type "VIDA" in the box and the amount you would like to donate.