De Anza College Quick Notes

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April 8, 2025

Quick Notes for the Week of April 7

Spring Quarter

Add and Drop Classes Through Sunday, April 20

Students can add classes through Sunday, April 20, with an add code from the instructor. The last day to drop classes without a W is also Sunday, April 20. You can find detailed instructions on the college website.

Student Resources

Free Mental Health Support, Available 24/7 for Students

phone screens showing menu of mental health servicesStudents can now speak with a mental health professional and find other types of support through TBH, a free service that’s available online, any time. TBH offers one-on-one counseling, on demand, along with group sessions, digital self-help resources and referrals for basic needs.

TBH is available to registered students at De Anza and Foothill colleges, replacing services previously provided by TimelyCare. You can learn more and sign up for the new service at deanza.edu/resources/tbh.

This Week

Benefit Concert for Study Abroad

Louvre museum at nightThe Study Abroad program is hosting a classical music concert to benefit the upcoming summer study trip to Paris. Featured performers will be Joseph Gold, a virtuoso violinist who was coached by Jascha Heifetz, and Carl Blake, who holds three degrees in piano performance and has performed around the world as a U.S. State Department musical ambassador.

The concert will be held this Thursday, April 10, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center (VPAC) auditorium. Suggested admission is $15; admission is free for De Anza students and Study Abroad donors.

This year’s study program in Paris will focus on literature, composition and psychology, led by English instructor Julie Pesano and Psychology instructor Susan Thomas. For more information, please visit deanza.edu/study-abroad/paris-2025.

This Month

Muslim Heritage Month

Celebrate Muslim Heritage Month with the Office of Equity, the Muslim Student Association and De Anza Student Government at several events this month in Conference Rooms A&B!

  • Eid al-Fitr celebration tomorrow, April 9, from 1-4 p.m.
  • Science of the Quran next Wednesday, April 16, from noon-2 p.m.
  • “Know Your Rights” and learn how to be an “upstander” workshop on Wednesday, April 23, from noon-2 p.m.
  • Common misconceptions about Islam on April 30, from noon-2 p.m.

For more information and accommodations, please contact Adriana Garcia at garciaadriana@deanza.edu. 

Second Chance Month

silhouettes of graduating students on hilltopThe Rising Scholars program is hosting several upcoming events in connection with Second Chance Month, a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness of the challenges faced by formerly incarcerated individuals. Rising Scholars is committed to providing education, support and community for students affected by the justice system.

  • Free expungement clinic – next Tuesday, April 15, 3-7 p.m. in Campus Center Conference Rooms A&B: You can get legal guidance on clearing your record and taking steps toward new opportunities in employment, education and housing with Time Done.
  • Film screening – Tuesday, April 22, 2:30-4 p.m. in RSS 146: Join us for a screening and discussion of “Reclaiming Our Humanity,” a film that explores the challenges and triumphs of individuals affected by the justice system as they rebuild their lives. Pizza and drinks will be provided.

Campus Improvements

New Trees in Northeast Campus

Ten new red maple trees are being planted in the area between the Seminar Building and the Media & Learning Center (MLC), replacing old trees that were certified by an arborist as dead and in danger of falling. The new trees are considered fast-growing and are expected to add vibrant color to that area of campus in the fall.

Temporary Change for Pool Entrance

If you’re planning to use the swimming pool in the PE complex, you’ll need to enter through the doorway on the south side of the complex, across from the Football and Track Stadium, while the regular doors are being upgraded over the next few weeks. Look for signs around the complex that will direct you to the temporary entrance.

Denim Day

Donate a Shirt or Jeans Before April 22

blue jeans painted with message: "I owe you nothing"Student Health Services will be holding its annual Denim Day event on Tuesday, April 22, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Main Quad.

Participants will be decorating the clothing items with positive messages to confront misconceptions about sexual violence or substance abuse.

If you’d like to donate a white shirt or pair of jeans for this event, please bring them to the Student Health Services office on the lower level of the Campus Center before April 22. Used items are welcome but should be washed.

Upcoming

Spring Open House Is Saturday, April 26

Spring Open HouseDe Anza will hold a Spring Open House on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The open house is an opportunity for prospective students, family members and community residents to learn about all the amazing programs and facilities that make De Anza the college that's always Tops in Transfer – and Tops in Career Training, too.

Graduating high school seniors can also learn about De Anza's six Villages – supportive communities where students can find new friends and resources that are relevant to their major or area of interest. There will also be campus tours, Planetarium shows, a parent information session and food trucks. Visit deanza.edu/open-house to learn more.

Taste of History Is Also Saturday, April 26

California History CenterThe California History Center’s special fundraising event, A Taste of History, is Saturday, April 26, from 4-6:30 p.m. Attendees can learn about the role of local history through archival materials and oral history projects supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Tom Izu, executive director emeritus of the California History Center, will lead a panel discussion about the unique and humane nature of archives and libraries as both physical and social spaces. Panelists will include student Uriel Barrón-Bryant, community member Margaret Butcher and Asian American and Asian Studies chair Mae Lee.

The event will also include wine tasting from local producers and a performance of jazz standards by Vocal Flight, a student acapella group. Attendees can also view the exhibit, “Belonging and Identity,” which combines photos from Lisa Teng’s photography students and art from Jamie Pelusi’s Pride Center students.

Tickets are on sale now and cost $95 per person. All proceeds support student multimedia, oral history and archival projects that preserve and share our local history. If you can’t attend the event, you can also donate online.

Mark Your Calendar

Be sure to check these program websites for:

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

This Week

Next Week

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dates and deadlines iconDates and Deadlines 

  • Add classes with an add code from the instructor – through Sunday, April 20

Check the Academic Calendar to find more important dates and deadlines by quarter.

Governance Meetings

Governance

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

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