De Anza College Quick Notes

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Oct. 6, 2025

Quick Notes for the Week of Oct. 6

Transfer Day Is Next Thursday, Oct. 16

College Fair and Workshops

woman at info tableTransfer Day is an annual college fair, hosted by the Transfer Center, which connects students with university representatives. This year’s event will take place next Thursday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Main Quad. All students are invited! Please RSVP in advance.

Participating institutions include:

  • California State University campuses
  • University of California (UC) campuses
  • Private and independent California colleges and universities
  • Out-of-state colleges and universities

Students can also attend special workshops at Transfer Day:

  • UC admissions panel discussion – in Conference Room A, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Register via this site. Select the 60-minute workshop at 1:30 p.m. and choose counselor option "University of California."
  • University of Southern California admissions workshop – on Zoom, from 3-4 p.m. Register via this site.

Please register in advance for both events.

New Parking Permit System

For Fall Quarter (September–December)

Parking for students and employees will remain free for the 2025-26 academic year. However, the Foothill-De Anza police will begin enforcing restrictions on parking in staff spaces this fall.

Students and Visitors

  • Parking is free.
  • Permits are not required for fall.
  • Do not park in staff-designated spaces.
  • Enforcement for staff-designated parking spaces will begin Nov. 1: Warnings will be issued for the first two weeks, then citations for vehicles parked in staff spaces without an employee permit showing.

Starting with the winter 2026 quarter, a new online system will be in place for students and employees to obtain free parking permits. Watch for more information on this new system, later in the fall quarter.

For any questions, please contact the Foothill-De Anza District Police.

Heritage Months

Latinx Heritage Month

The Office of Equity and partners are hosting a series of events to commemorate Latinx Heritage Month.

This week:

  • Cumbiaton with DJ Mextape – tomorrow, Oct. 7, from 12:30-3 p.m., in the Sunken Garden

Next week:

  • Latine/x Student Bienvenida – next Tuesday, Oct. 14:
    • La Lucha Sigue speaker panel – 11:30 a.m. in Conference Rooms A&B in the Campus Center
    • Resource Fair and food truck – 1 p.m. in the Main Quad
    • Mental Health Workshop – 2:30 p.m. in ECOT 1
  • Breaking Barriers: A First-Generation Engineer's Journey from Oaxaca to Innovation – next Thursday, Oct. 16, 6-7 p.m., on Zoom. RSVP to receive the link.

Undocumented Student Success Week

  • VIDA Programs Open House – next Monday, Oct. 13, from 12:30-2:30 p.m.
  • Preparing to Transfer as an Undocumented Student – next Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 2-3 p.m.
  • Undocu-Legal Toolkit – next Thursday, Oct. 16, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • UndocuCON – next Friday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., on Zoom

Please register for Undocumented Student Success Week events in advance.

For more information and accommodations please contact Adriana Garcia at garciaadriana@deanza.edu or 408.864.5636.

The events are funded by De Anza Student Government (DASG) and sponsored by the De Anza Latinx Association; Office of Equity; Pride Center; Office of Outreach; Vasconcellos Institute for Democracy in Action (VIDA); Puente Project; Math, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA); Student Success Center; Higher Education for AB 540 Students (HEFAS); Chicanx and Latinx Studies; and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies.

Zoom Backgrounds

Latinx Heritage zoom imageYou can also celebrate by using a variety of Zoom backgrounds created by the Office of Communications.

Download them from the Zoom backgrounds webpage.

October is Filipinx American History Month

October is Filipinx American History Month! You can watch videos from the CAN/DID Inclusion Series that focus on the Filipinx experience. The videos feature Erick Aragon, a counselor for the Office of Outreach and Men of Color Community.

This Week

Blood Drive This Wednesday, Oct. 8

Stanford Blood CenterStudent Health Services and the Stanford Blood Center are holding a blood drive this Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Conference Rooms A&B in the Campus Center. Each donor who signs up will receive a $20 e-card and a chance to win tickets to the Warriors basketball game on Dec. 25. Schedule a time on the donor portal. For more information, please contact Aprille Walsh at aprillew@stanford.edu.

Fall Club Day Is This Thursday, Oct. 9

Club Day group photoThe Inter Club Council (ICC) is hosting fall Club Day this Thursday, Oct. 9, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., in the Main Quad. Over 80 student clubs and organizations will be tabling at the event. There will be live entertainment and goodies. This event is open to all students. Please contact the ICC chair of programs at ICCPrograms@deanza.edu if you have any questions.

Women of Color in Entrepreneurship Panel This Thursday, Oct. 9

This event is open to everyone. The Career Technical Education Division is hosting a women of color in entrepreneurship panel next Thursday, Oct. 9, from 11 am.-noon, in MLC 255.

Panelists include:

  • Maryam Nemazie, Pro Bono Project attorney and Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Center manager
  • Cindy Lam, Ivory Hair Salon owner
  • Candy Gomez, Tealyfe owner

Please RSVP in advance.

Next Week

Know Your Ballot Event Next Tuesday, Oct. 14

VIDA logoThe Vasconcellos Institute for Democracy in Action is hosting a "Know Your Ballot" event next Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in Forum 3. You can learn about issues on the Nov. 6 ballot at the event. You can also learn how to register to vote. More information about voting can be found at registertovote.ca.gov.

An Evening With Top Colleges and Universities

De Anza students who are interested in transferring can meet with representatives from leading colleges and universities at a special event on the Evergreen Valley College campus on Monday, Oct. 13. Schools scheduled to participate include:

  • Amherst College
  • Cornell University
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  • Princeton University
  • Williams College
  • Wesleyan University
  • Yale University

The event is hosted by the San José-Evergreen Community College District and will be held on the Evergreen Valley campus at 3095 Yerba Buena Road, San José 95135.

You can attend a joint presentation from the college representatives and ask questions in a Q&A session. Following this, there will be a college fair where you can ask questions about academic programs, financial aid, transferring and more at individual tables.

Event Schedule:

  • Panel presentation and Q&A – 4-4:45 p.m. in the Language Arts Lecture Hall
  • Transfer Information Fair – 5-6:30 p.m. in the Gullo II Student Center

This event is open to all De Anza students. Space is limited so you must RSVP in advance by tomorrow – Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Women of Color in Corporate Positions This Tuesday, Oct. 14

The Career Technical Education Division is also hosting a panel entitled "Women of Color in Corporate Positions" on Thursday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m.-noon, in the Career Center (SEM 1). This event is open to everyone. Panelists include:

  • Shadow Liu, Supermicro director of sales
  • Hannah Nguyen, Varian Siemens Healthineers treasury analyst
  • Nha-Nghi Nguyen, San José State University department analyst

Please RSVP in advance.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Women’s Volleyball Team Raising Funds

volleyball players in pink jerseysOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Women’s Volleyball team is running a Dig Pink campaign this month to support The Side-Out Foundation, a non-profit that raises awareness and funds for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer. While it is the most advanced form of the disease, it receives the least amount of funding. You can donate online to help the team reach their goal of raising $2500.

The team will also be holding a Dig Pink match on Friday, Oct. 24, at 5 p.m. They will be playing against Gavilan College in the Main Gym. Admission is free, but a $5 donation would be welcome.

Canned Food and Clothing Drive Now Through Nov. 24

Drop Off Canned Food at Auto Tech Building

The Auto Tech Club and The Hub are holding a canned food and clothing drive now through Nov. 24. You can drop off canned foods at Building E1, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Drop Off Clothing at The Hub

During The Hub's hours of operation, you can donate new and gently used:

  • Jackets and coats
  • Hoodies and sweaters
  • Beanies and gloves
  • Umbrellas and similar items

Please contact dabasicneeds@deanza.edu if you have questions.

Upcoming

Celebrate Diwali on Wednesday, Oct. 22

people in traditional Indian dressDe Anza’s Diwali celebration will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. in the Main Quad. Stop by for food, fun and entertainment. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Please RSVP in advance. Employees can also sign up to volunteer at the event.

This event is sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Staff Association, De Anza Student Government, Office of Equity and the Foothill-De Anza Foundation.

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 

  • Veterans Day Holiday – No classes and offices closed – Tuesday, Nov. 11

Check the Academic Calendar to find  important dates and deadlines for each quarter.

Governance Meetings

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

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