Sandi Watkins

Spring Break!!

watkinssandi@foothill.edu (Sandi Watkins) — Sun, 1 Apr 2012 09:05:00 -0700

** It's Spring Break!! **

Have a safe and restful break!!

COIN 61, 63. 70a Final Exams

watkinssandi@foothill.edu (Sandi Watkins) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:50:00 -0700

Your final exam is available from 1:30 Monday until 10:00 PM Tuesday evening. See your Week 11/12 Online Guide for more details.

Read the instructions carefully, breathe deeply, think clearly and good luck!

Innovation and Community Colleges - The Overlooked National Asset

watkinssandi@foothill.edu (Sandi Watkins) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:42:00 -0700

Here's a link to an interesting article in Forbes about the value of a community college education.

Innovation and Community Colleges - The Overlooked National Asset

Gary Shapiro, Contributor

President and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association

...from the article

And while four-year colleges might dominate the discussions of “college” in America, for millions of Americans, community colleges provide real, practical training

Rather than emphasize the four-year degree as an entitlement, as the president has done, our national goal should be a skilled, hard-working, employable work force meeting our competitive and operational needs. Community colleges are the door to opportunity for millions of Americans and we should be encouraging those programs and schools that train Americans for the jobs of the future.

Thanks to Ron Lichty for the link!!

Foothill Celebrates Women's History Month

watkinssandi@foothill.edu (Sandi Watkins) — Thu, 8 Mar 2012 10:58:00 -0800

Foothill Celebrates Women's History Month
*Variety of Free Cultural Activities throughout March*
March 01, 2012 - March 30, 2012
Students, faculty, staff and community leaders have created an exciting calendar of cultural enrichment activities to commemorate Women's History Month at Foothill throughout March. Events include guest speakers, artist exhibit and more. Foothill hosts numerous heritage month celebrations from January through June. Learn more about these activities.

Author Series Daniel Seddiqui & "50 Jobs in 50 States"

watkinssandi@foothill.edu (Sandi Watkins) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:37:00 -0800

The Foothill College Authors Series presents Daniel Seddiqui, author of 50 Jobs in 50 States Feb. 29 at noon in the Hearthside Lounge (Room 2313) Authors Series books are available at the Foothill College Bookstore at a 20-percent discount. Admission is free.

COIN 63/70a Midterms This Weekend

watkinssandi@foothill.edu (Sandi Watkins) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:20:00 -0800

If you are in COIN 63, Advanced Web Technologies or COIN 70a JavaScript, you have a midterm this weekend.

COIN 63
Sometime between 8:00 am today and 10:00 pm Sunday evening, log on to Etudes and choose Tests.

COIN 70a
Sometime between 8:00 am today and 10:00 pm Saturday evening, log on to Etudes and choose Tests.

You can review test taking by clicking the My Workspace tab and then choose Learn how to take tests in the system (on the right under Tips and Information).
For more info, see this week's Online Guide.

President's Day!

watkinssandi@foothill.edu (Sandi Watkins) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:46:00 -0800

Internships!!

watkinssandi@foothill.edu (Sandi Watkins) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:02:00 -0800

Here is a link to a centralized online resource that has current listings for mostly paid internships in Silicon Valley and the Bay Area.

I highly encourage you to go to the Intern Bound website at https://internbound.com/, sign up and then take a look at the extensive listings they have with great companies! (Pixar, Lucas Films, IBM, Adobe, Allstate, AT & T, Bank of America, Boeing, Cisco Systems, Dreamworks, Dropbox, Hertz, Disney, ESPN, Facebook, Genentech, Kaiser Permanente, Macy's, Nordstrom, AutoDesk, Apple, Ernst & Young, Facebook, Federal Reserve, Mattel, McGraw-Hill, Microsoft, NBC, Rambus, SF Opera, San Jose Earthquakes, Yahoo, Google, Yelp, Verizon Wireless, Twitter and lots more!)

COIN 61 Online Midterm this Weekend!

watkinssandi@foothill.edu (Sandi Watkins) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:27:00 -0800

Sometime between 8:00 am Friday and 10:00 pm Saturday, log on to Etudes and choose Tests. You can review test taking by clicking the My Workspace tab and then choose Learn how to take tests in the system (on the right under Tips and Information).

For more info, see this week's Online Guide.

News for Foothill Students

watkinssandi@foothill.edu (Sandi Watkins) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:20:00 -0800

Foothill Scholarship Deadline Is Feb. 16

The deadline to submit all required materials for scholarships awarded by Foothill College is Feb. 16. Foothill offers numerous scholarships for students of all majors and interests. You can use scholarship money to pay for books, computer gear and even to offset living expenses.

All scholarship materials must be submitted online. Late submissions will not be accepted. Begin the scholarship application process at http://www.foothill.fhda.edu/aid/campusscholarships.php. Be aware that some scholarships may require you to provide additional documents. Application materials may include specific forms, personal essay and letter(s) of recommendation, unless otherwise noted. Scholarship recipients will be notified by the Foothill Financial Aid Office. Students who receive scholarships and the generous donors who make these scholarships possible will be recognized at a reception during Spring Quarter. For more information, e-mail fhfinancialaidoffice@foothill.edu or call (650) 949-7245.

Foothill Celebrates Black History Month

Students, faculty, staff and community leaders have created an exciting calendar of cultural enrichment activities to commemorate Black History Month at Foothill throughout February. Events include guest speakers, artist exhibit, fashion show, gospel choir concert and more. Foothill hosts numerous heritage month celebrations from January through June. Learn more about these activities For more information, e-mail DavorenTricia@foothill.edu or call (650) 949-7282

Free Cal Grant Workshop

Submit your 2012-2013 FAFSA Renewal online at www.fafsa.ed.gov no later than March 2 if you'll be attending college after Spring Quarter 2012. Cal Grant eligibility could add up to $1,551 to your Foothill College financial aid award. Upon transfer to a California four-year college or university, you may receive up to $9,708 in addition to the basic $1,551 award. For more information, attend either of the free Cal Grant workshops that will be presented by the Foothill Financial Aid Office Tuesday, Feb. 7, at noon or Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 9 a.m. in Room 8216.

If you fail to submit your Gal Grant application by the March 2 deadline, there is a secondary deadline, specifically for California Community College students on Sept. 2. Submit the required forms before the Sept. 2 deadline to be considered for this specific Cal Grant. Be aware that there will be a limited number of these grants available. For more information, call 650) 949-7245 or e-mail fhfinancialaidoffice@foothill.edu

Foothill Food Pantry & School Supply Bank

You can help a Foothill student who's struggling to make ends meet by making a donation of basic school supplies as well as non-perishable food items to the college's School Supply Bank & Food Pantry. Drop off donations in the Student Success Center (Room 8103) or Tutorial Center (Room 3526) anytime this quarter.

The project's goal is to provide basic non-perishable food items along with basic school supplies to students who are enrolled in at least one unit, have an OwlCard, and who express such need. There is great need for the following donation items: college-ruled paper, highlighter markers, permanent markers, pencils, pens, pocket dictionaries, notebooks, planners, canned veggies, canned meats, dry instant soups, peanut butter, apple sauce, oatmeal and other cereals, canned beans, dry pasta and pasta sauce.

The Food Pantry & School Supply Bank will then open for distribution of items in Room 8103. Students must present a valid OwlCard to participate. Distribution dates for the quarter are Tuesdays, Feb. 7, Feb. 21, March 6 and March 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sponsored by Foothill's African American Network, the bank makes your donated items available to Foothill students who need assistance. No donation is too small and all are greatly appreciated. For more information or to become a food pantry volunteer, call or e-mail Foothill Outreach Specialist Lyliana Hernandez, (650) 949-7511.

Bay Area International Transfer Week at Foothill College

International students who are enrolled at Foothill College and international students from other Bay Area colleges and universities, as well as all other students are invited to the free International Transfer Fair Thursday, Feb. 9, from noon to 4 p.m. at Foothill College. The information fair runs from noon to 3 p.m. Several informative workshops will be presented from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission is free; parking is $3.

When you attend this one-day event, you can meet one to one with admissions representatives from more than 60 universities and get answers to your questions about the transfer process. Universities that will attend include UCs, CSUs, private universities and out-of-state universities--even schools from Canada. Some of the universities attending are UC Berkeley, Indiana University, Purdue, Johnson & Wales, UC San Diego, Notre Dame, University of Arizona, University of British Columbia, Southern Oregon University and many others. For more information and to review the complete list of attending universities, access www.foothill.edu/transfer/transfer.php.

Most representatives who will attend the fair are from the international offices of universities or work with international student admissions, but all students are welcome to attend the free transfer fair. The fair gives you a convenient opportunity to check out the academic programs, campus life, housing and other options that are offered to transfer students. In addition to the International Transfer Fair, you can participate in free workshops that focus on a variety of topics that are important for university-bound students.

ORDER OF EVENTS

Noon to 3 p.m.—Transfer Information Fair featuring more than 60 universities; Room 2501 (located adjacent to the swimming pool);
2 to 3 p.m.—WORKSHOP: UC & CSU Admission Workshop for International Students; Hearthside Student Lounge (Room 2313);
2 to 3 p.m.—WORKSHOP: Columbia University Admission Workshop; Campus Center Altos Room (Room 2019);
3 to 4 p.m.—WORKSHOP: Business School Admissions Workshop; Hearthside Student Lounge (Room 2313); and
3 to 4 p.m.—WORKSHOP: Art School Admission Workshop (How to Submit Your Portfolio); Campus Center Altos Room (Room 2019).
For more information, e-mail International Student Program Coordinator Viktoria Kolesnikova at KolesnikovaViktoria@fhda.edu or call (650) 949-7159.

Free Child Development New Student Orientation

Find out how Foothill's Child Development Program can lead to a rewarding career working with children and families by attending the Child Development New Student Orientation Night Friday, Feb. 10, from 6 to 7 p.m. in Room J-7 at the Foothill College Middlefield Campus in Palo Alto. Admission and parking are free.

Foothill's Child Development Program is designed for people who are new to the early care and education field as well as for those who are experienced child development professionals.

Orientation Night highlights include identifying which child development courses to take first, an introduction to CARES (a financial stipend program for college students), information about the Child Development Club, and a presentation understanding the requirements needed to be successfully employed in the child development field. Additional information session activities will give you the opportunity to meet one to one with program faculty, counselors and other students, tour Foothill Middlefield Campus facilities, and learn more about program requirements, the application process and admission to the college.

To RSVP, e-mail Department Chairwoman Jeanne Thomas at ThomasJeanne@foothill.edu. For more information, access www.foothill.edu/childdevelopment/.

Go Meatless on Mondays

Foothill students, faculty and staff are participating in a Meatless Mondays campaign that will run through April 16, in an effort to encourage students, faculty and staff to reduce their meat consumption by 15 percent to improve their own health and the health of our planet. The on-campus food service vendor, Pacific Dining, will participate in the campaign by offering veggie specials and Meatless Monday combination specials.

Foothill students and members of the Foothill College Center for a Sustainable Future will staff information tables on the first and third Mondays of February, March and April in Cesar Chavez Plaza. Stop by to get more information, sign the Meatless Mondays pledge, win cool prizes and sample great veggie goodies!

You can join the global movement to "one day a week, cut out the meat" by accessing the college's sustainability website at www.foothill.edu/sustainability/mm.php. You'll receive free recipes and information. By participating in the Meatless Mondays project, Foothill College joins the ranks of film director James Cameron, eco-activist Philippe Cousteau, Oprah, Michael Pollan, Sir Paul McCartney, Jessica Simpson, Yoko Ono, Simon Cowell, Mario Batali, the City of San Francisco, U.C. Santa Cruz and many others.

The Foothill College Center for a Sustainable Future exists to foster ecoliteracy, cultivate sustainable values and practices on campus, revitalize and re-envision general education through the lens of sustainability, and collaborate with the greater community toward a sustainable future.

For more information about the center or Foothill's Meatless Mondays project, e-mail Sustainability Coordinator Mia Casey at CaseyMia@foothill.edu or call (650) 949-7408

Memorial Service for Foothill Football Coach Doug Boyett Is Feb. 11 in Gym

With dedication and hard work as its cornerstone, the Foothill College Football Program has emerged as one of the top community college programs in Northern California. Since 2007, the team has been helmed by Head Coach Doug Boyett, M.A. The Foothill College community mourns the loss of Coach Boyett, who died Jan. 27.

"Doug cared deeply for his students and took great pride in their academic accomplishments which were numerous under his guidance," said Foothill College President Judy C. Miner, Ed.D. "He will be greatly missed by his Foothill family."

Watch the touching news story about Coach Boyett that features Foothill players and coaches that was reported by NBC Bay Area News Reporter George Kiriyama Feb. 2.

Please wear aloha or tropical apparel in vivid colors to honor Coach Boyett's love of the Hawaiian culture, and join friends and family for the memorial Saturday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m. at the Foothill College Gymnasium, 12345 El Monte Road in Los Altos Hills. Parking is free in Lots 2 and 3. Shuttle service up the hill will be available. The public is also invited to the viewing Friday, Feb. 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Roller, Hapgood & Tinney Funeral Chapel, 980 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto.

A native of Palo Alto, Doug Boyett, 52, took over the Foothill College Football Program in 2007 after more than 20 years as the team's defensive coordinator. In his five years as the head coach, the Owls posted a 41–13 record with four bowl victories. Under Boyett, the Owls have achieved some of their highest national rankings, including fourth in 2007 and seventh in 2010. Coach Boyett was always looking for the next great Owl.

Long before his career as a coach, Boyett was a student at Foothill, and earned the college's associate degree. He also played defensive back under Foothill Head Coach Jim Fairchild in 1978–1979. He played one year at CSU Sonoma, and earned a bachelor's degree in physical education at CSU Chico. He also earned a master's degree in physical education from Saint Mary's College.

"Doug Boyett has been an outstanding coach and instructor for the Foothill football program for many years," said friend, colleague and Foothill Physical Education Instructor Ron Oburn, who hired Boyett for the top coaching position in 2007. "Foothill student-athletes have greatly benefited from his leadership and his focus on education and athletics."

Owls' football success has been matched by student-athlete success in the classroom with 90 percent of Boyett's student-athletes transferring to four-year universities. The Owls have averaged 13 scholarships each season, earning a reputation among four-year universities as a place to find exceptional young men. In recent years, student-athletes from Foothill's football program have transferred to a variety of four-year schools, including Angelo State University, Arizona State University, Arkansas Tech University, Boise State University, Brigham Young University, Central Washington University, Delta State University, Faulkner University, Fresno State University (CSU), Indiana University, Louisiana Tech University, Menlo College, Old Dominion University, Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Oregon State University, San Jose State University (CSU), University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Davis, University of Idaho, University of Nevada, University of San Diego, University of Southern California, Utah State University, Western Carolina University and Western Oregon University.

A full-time assistant coach and physical education instructor at Foothill College since 1990, Boyett was the fifth coach to lead the Foothill Owls. Former head coaches include Bill Abbey, 1958–1975; Jim Fairchild, 1975–1985; Gene Scattini, 1985–1994; and Marshall Sperbeck, 1994–2006. Foothill College Kinesiology & Athletics Instructor Kelly Edwards, who has served as the Foothill Owls offensive coordinator for the past five years, took over interim head coaching duties Jan. 30.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Doug Boyett Memorial Fund, which will benefit Foothill College student-athletes who participate in the college's football program. Established with the Foothill-De Anza Foundation, donations to the memorial fund can be made online or by personal check.

To donate online, access www.foundation@fhda.edu, click the Give Now link and indicate that your gift is for the Doug Boyett Memorial Fund; or
If you prefer, you may make a personal check payable to FHDA Foundation, indicate Doug Boyett Memorial Fund on your check's memo line and send it to the Foothill-De Anza Foundation, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022-4599.
For additional information about donations to the Doug Boyett Memorial Fund, e-mail FHDA Foundation Assistant Development Officer Robin Latta-Lyssenko at LattaLyssenkoRobin@fhda.edu or call (650) 949-6230.

Workshops for Community Choir for Gospel Concert

You can join the community choir that will team up with the Foothill Gospel Choir for the Make A Joyful Noise Gospel Concert Feb. 25. Attend rehearsal Sundays, Feb. 12 and Feb. 19, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Choir Room at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Avenue, in Los Altos. Vocalists of all ages and abilities are invited. Participation is free; a $3 donation for each musical score is suggested. For more rehearsal information, call (408) 644-9995.

Foothill College presents Make A Joyful Noise, its 23rd annual gospel festival concert, Saturday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Avenue, in Los Altos. Tickets are $18, general admission; $15, seniors and students with ID; and $8, children ages 6 to 12. A pack of eight tickets is available for $80. Tickets will be sold at the door. For more concert information, call (650) 949-7257 or e-mail deevance_kree@yahoo.com.

Study in Belize or Ecuador: Find Out How

Get your hands on history, archaeology and cultural exchange in the Ecuadorian Andes or the tropics of Belize this summer when you participate in Foothill College study abroad programs. Learn how you can earn college units and participate in the Belize and Ecuador programs by attending a free orientation session Feb. 13. All orientations meet at noon and again at 6 p.m. in Room 3103. For convenience, orientation sessions will be repeated March 12. Admission is free and the public is invited; parking is $3.

In addition to coursework, field trips and service learning projects, Foothill's Anthropology Department is sending research teams to investigate the Inca and the Maya in July. Students can choose either program and no prior experience of anthropology is necessary. Sam Connell, Ph.D., continues his investigation of the Inca fortresses of Ecuador and Andy Kindon, Ph.D., the 2010 California Professor of the Year from West Valley College, and Kathryn Maurer, Ph.D., will lead students to research the Maya of Belize.

Students of all ages and abilities will live with the research team and work on all aspects of the research project, including archaeological survey and excavation, and community development activities. When you attend the orientation, you'll learn more about each program's curriculum, timeline for payment and departure, costs, course requirements, as well as get answers to your questions from instructors Connell and Kindon. For more information, review Foothill's Study in Ecuador website, or call or e-mail Samuel Connell, (650) 949-7197.

Free Resume & Cover Letter Help

Have a career advisor guide you through the resume writing process or have your resume and cover letter critiqued. Drop-in at the on campus Career Center (Room 8329) for 15 minutes, more time if available. For resume or cover letter assistance, you must bring rough drafts that are typed and printed. Bring corresponding job ads. Career Center services are free to Foothill College students. Meets Feb. 16 from 2 to 3 p.m., and Feb. 22 from 4 to 5 p.m. For more information, call (650) 949-7744 or e-mail FriesonWillie@foothill.edu.

Presidents' Days Holiday Observances; Campus Closed

In observance of the Washington and Lincoln Presidents' Days holidays, Foothill College is closed Friday, Feb. 17, and Monday, Feb. 20. Also, weekend classes do not meet Feb. 18–19

The Courage to Remember Holocaust Exhibit

Foothill College will host The Courage to Remember, a traveling exhibit produced by the Museum of Tolerance from the Simon Wiesenthal Center Feb. 21–March 2. Admission to the exhibit is free and the public is invited to attend. After more than 20 years of international acclaim and a celebrated statewide tour, the Simon Wiesenthal Center's The Courage to Remember will debut at the Krause Center for Innovation (KCI) at Foothill College. Parking is $3.

The exhibit has drawn more than two million visitors at 73 locations since its inception, making it the most widely attended traveling exhibition on Holocaust education and remembrance. The Courage to Remember is completely unique in that it features 200 exclusive photographs that offer unique insight into the Holocaust and is divided into four distinct themes: Nazi Germany, 1933–1938; Moving Toward the "Final Solution," 1939–1941; Annihilation in Nazi-occupied Europe, 1941–1945; and Liberation, Building New Lives.

"We are delighted that Foothill College has invited The Courage to Remember to its campus and community," said Dr. Alfred Balitzer, chairman of the Foundation for California. "The Courage to Remember uses history to empower generations to resist ignorance, fight discrimination and pursue justice for all. In culturally diverse areas like California, this exhibit is not a luxury, it is a necessity."

The exhibit will be on display Feb. 21–March 2 on the lower level of the KCI Gallery at Foothill College. Exhibit hours are Mondays through Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking Lots 3 and 5 provide access to the KCI. Parking for persons with disabilities is available in Lot 4. Foothill College is located off I-280 on El Monte Road in Los Altos Hills. Visitors must purchase the required parking permit for $3. Purchase permit from dispensers in any student lot. Dispensers accept one-dollar bills and quarters. For additional information, call (650) 949-7303 or access www.foothill.edu.

For more information on the The Courage to Remember exhibit and its partners, access www.couragetoremember.com.

Film Screening: Blue Gold—World Water Wars

The Foothill Center for a Sustainable Future presents a free screening of the film Blue Gold: World Water Wars Wednesday, Feb. 22, at noon in the Hearthside Lounge (Room 2313).

Wars of the future will be fought over water, as they are today over oil, as the source of all life enters the global marketplace and political arena. Corporate giants, private investors and corrupt governments vie for control of our dwindling fresh water supply, prompting protests, lawsuits and revolutions from citizens fighting for the right to survive. Past civilizations have collapsed from poor water management. Will ours too? The award-winning documentary follows numerous worldwide examples of people fighting for their basic right to water. (90 minutes)

Note to Instructors: If you would like to bring your classes to this event, or borrow the DVD to show to your classes at a later date, call or e-mail Foothill College Sustainability Coordinator Mia Casey at (650) 949-7408 or CaseyMia@foothill.edu.

Historically Black College Information Fair & Lecture

BHM organizers present the Historically Black Colleges & Universities information fair and guest lecture Feb. 22 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Hearthside Lounge (Room 2313). Admission is free. For more information, e-mail DavorenTricia@foothill.edu or call (650) 949-7282.

Network with LinkedIn: A Lunch & Learn Presentation

This Lunch & Learn presentation features the opportunity to network with LinkedIn, the world's largest business-oriented social networking site. Networking is a vital part of looking for a job or internship. By attending this free workshop, you'll learn why and how to use the most used online networking site. LinkedIn's Cole Fox is a dynamic, knowledgeable speaker. Join us and learn why you should open a free LinkedIn account. Meets Feb. 23 from noon to 1 p.m. Call for location. Admission is free; day-use parking permit is $3. Presented by the Foothill College Career Center. For more information, call (650) 949-7744 or e-mail FriesonWillie@foothill.edu.

All Shook Up, Featuring the Songs of Elvis Presley, On Stage

Award-winning Foothill Music Theatre presents All Shook Up, a rollicking musical romp through the 1950s, featuring hit songs made famous by Elvis Presley, Feb. 23 through March 11 in the Lohman Theatre at Foothill College. Tickets ($10-$28) are available online and by phone at (650) 949-7360.

Fraught with mistaken identities, star-crossed lovers, and peppered with Elvis favorites including Burning Love, Jailhouse Rock, A Little Less Conversation and One Night With You, it's no wonder this show is leaving audiences all shook up. Foothill College Vocal Instructor Milissa Carey helms this fresh yet faithful new interpretation, with musical direction by Mark Hanson and choreography by Katie O'Brion.

23rd Annual Make A Joyful Noise Gospel Concert

Foothill College presents Make A Joyful Noise, its 23rd annual gospel festival concert, Saturday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Avenue, in Los Altos.

Tickets are $18, general admission; $15, seniors and students with ID; and $8, children ages 6 to 12. A pack of eight tickets is available for $80. Tickets will be sold at the door. For more concert information, call (650) 949-7257 or e-mail deevance_kree@yahoo.com.

The Make A Joyful Noise concert will feature The Voices of Emmanuel, San Jose State University Gospel Choir, Logos Christian Fellowship Church, True Vine Baptist Church Mass Choir, San Francisco State Gospel Choir, Foothill Gospel Choir, Oriana Singers and Golden Alter Ministries.

Career Focus Series: Psychological Research

The Foothill College Career Focus Series presents the topic of careers in evidenced-based psychological research March 1 from noon to 12:45 p.m. in Room 3303. Admission is free; required parking permit is $3. To RSVP, call (650) 949-7229 or e-mail FriesonWillie@foothill.edu.

The guest speaker is Seth T. Pardo, Ph.D., who uses a fuzzy-trace approach to explore the intersections of identity, risk perception, risky behavior and medical decision making. He also conducts research on the meanings, expressions and development of gender-nonconforming identities in adolescence and adulthood. In addition to serving as executive director of PERC-NOW.org, an education and research consulting organization, he serves on the educational steering committee of the Society of Medical Decision Making. Career Center services are free to Foothill College students.

Day on the Hill Is May 5: Free Open House for High School Students, Their Parents & Community Members

If you or your college student plans to attend Foothill College this summer or fall, join us for Day on the Hill, a free open house designed to showcase the programs and services that Foothill College offers. Day on the Hill is Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and begins in the Student Services Building. Admission and parking are free.

Students (and their parents) from high schools, home schools and adult education centers as well as community members are invited. Drop in for a short visit for stay for the whole program. In addition to guided campus tours, complimentary lunch and live entertainment, Day on the Hill activities include:

Free college admission application and free placement testing;
University-transfer and career-training programs information;
Registration for orientation class that qualifies you for early fall registration; and
Presentations detailing a variety of on-campus programs and services available to Foothill students, including career exploration, financial aid and scholarships, disabled students services and EOPS.
To ensure adequate food and supplies, please register for the free event. Register online at www.foothill.edu/dayonthehill/register.php. Although advance event registration is preferred, on-site registration will be available. For more information, e-mail outreachprogram@foothill.edu or call (650) 949-6965.

Monitor Your Degree Completion Progress with New DegreeWorks

DegreeWorks is an easy-to-use, Web-based degree audit and academic advisement tool designed especially for Foothill College students. A powerful self-service resource, DegreeWorks quickly and efficiently helps you to:

Run your own degree audit;
View progress toward completion of your associate degree/certificate;
See how your current courses apply to your graduation requirements;
Determine how changing your major will affect your graduation date;
Plan your academic goals throughout your Foothill experience, as well as some colleges or universities to which you intend to transfer (IGETC & CSU Breadth); and
Calculate your grade point average.
DegreeWorks looks at the Foothill College associate degree requirements, as well as the coursework you've completed at Foothill and other colleges to produce an easy-to-read audit. The audit is divided into block requirements that explain how courses taken or proposed count toward degree requirements. DegreeWorks also allows you to plan for future coursework and experiment with declaring or changing your academic major. In addition to giving you real-time information and streamlining the graduation process, DegreeWorks allows you to directly access a variety of related services and information though links to the college catalog, class schedule and other resources.

You can access DegreeWorks from any computer with Internet access at any time through your MyPortal.fhda.edu account. You can also learn about DegreeWorks when you schedule a consultation with a Foothill College counselor. Schedule your consultation by accessing http://www.foothill.fhda.edu/counseling/. If you're enrolling in Foothill's CNSL 50: Introduction to College course, you'll learn to use DegreeWorks in class.

Free Drop-In Career Advising

Throughout Winter Quarter, the on-campus Career Center (Room 8329) offers a variety of free workshops, seminars and other career-related activities such as drop-in career advising to Foothill students.

During drop-in career advising, a career counselor will meet one to one with you to discuss job search strategies, choosing a college major that aligns with your personal and professional goals and interests, assessing your career interests, the opportunities and challenges associated with changing careers, and other topics. In addition, the advisor will review and critique your resume and offer constructive feedback to improve its effectiveness. Drop-in career advising sessions are limited to 10 minutes; however, if no one is waiting, you'll receive more time for advising issues. Winter Quarter Drop-In Career Advising is offered Mondays from 1:30 to 3 p.m. and Tuesdays, from 1 to 2 p.m. in the on-campus Career Center (Room 8329). Career Center services are free to currently enrolled Foothill College students. Day-use parking permit is $3. Presented by the Foothill College Career Center. For more information, call (650) 949-7744 or e-mail FriesonWillie@foothill.edu.

Tax Credit for Textbooks

Textbooks and course materials are eligible for a tax credit under the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act's (ARRA) newly created American Opportunity Tax Credit. To learn more about this option as well as how to claim the tax credit, review the IRS instructions posted online at www.textbookaid.org.

Animals On Campus: Policy & Liability

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District (FHDA) prohibits animals from district-operated buildings, except for therapy animals, service animals necessary for disability access such as guide dogs, and animals required for instructional programs. In addition, while on district-operated property, animals (except as noted above) must be attended and on leash at all times. This policy also includes limits for horses and their riders. The walking or riding of horses on either campus except on district-established and marked horse trails is prohibited. The administration will use reasonable means of enforcement. FHDA Board Policy 1230; Approved 5/4/64; Amended 3/8/72; 6/2/86; 11/15/93; 5/5/08

Adherence to this policy is not optional and presents not only a liability to the district but to the owner as well. By bringing an animal on campus grounds, the individual and/or owner accepts sole financial and legal responsibility for any damage, injury or other harm caused by the animal. For more information, read California Civil Code Sections 3342 and 3342.5.

Apply for the Refurbished/Recycled Computer Scholarship at Financial Aid

Don't let the lack of a computer impact your education. You can apply for the Recycled Computers for Students Scholarship for Foothill College students. Over the past eight years, more than 1,500 computers have been awarded to deserving Foothill and De Anza students. To qualify, you must:

must be a Foothill or De Anza College student;
must show financial need and complete application (FAFSA) for financial aid;
have a 2.0 GPA or better;
be enrolled in at least 6.0 units in the current quarter;
show intent to use computer to advance academic goals; and
complete a one-page questionnaire.
These are refurbished computers. Only PCs are available; no Macs. Almost all of the systems are desktops. The systems all come with a monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers and a network adapter for a high-speed connection. The systems have a Windows® XP Pro operating system installed. All systems are upgraded to a minimum of 1 GB of memory. The amount of disk varies by system. In addition to the Windows operating system; an Open Source Office anti-virus, anti-spy ware, personal firewall and other general utilities are included. Download the Recycled Computer Scholarship Application Form at https://scholarships.fhda.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp

Free Flu Shots for Foothill Students

Foothill College offers the seasonal flu vaccine to Foothill students at no charge. To receive the vaccine, you must present photo identification and proof of current, valid enrollment in a Foothill course; there are no exceptions. The vaccine is available for $10 to Foothill College faculty and staff with valid ID. Payment by credit card or check is preferred. Vaccinations are administered weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the Health Services Office (Room 2126).

Day-Use Parking Permit Now $3

The fee for the Foothill College day-use campus parking permit has increased to $3. The increase was approved by the Foothill-De Anza Community College District Board of Trustees. Parking permit dispensers at Foothill College have been reprogrammed to collect $3 for purchase of the day-use permit. One-dollar bills and quarters are accepted by dispensers. Dispensers are located in all student parking lots. A parking permit is required at all times at the Foothill College campus in Los Altos Hills. Failure to display a parking permit will result in a citation. A fee increase is not planned for the college's annual and/or quarterly campus parking permit at this time.

5th Annual Foothill Business Plan Competition

If you excel in collaborative situations, have a unique business idea and want to get hands-on experience as a rainmaker in the Silicon Valley business community, you're invited to compete in the Foothill College Business Plan Competition, which is sponsored by the college's Entrepreneur Center and the student Business, Economics & Accounting Club (BEAC). Foothill students who create the top business plans will pitch their ideas to a panel of Silicon Valley business experts when the contest concludes during Spring Quarter 2012.

Learn more about the competition, including requirements, deadlines and rewards by accessing the BEAC website or by attending a free BEAC meeting Wednesdays, now through April 18, at noon in Room 3015. For more information, call Foothill College Acting Business & Social Sciences Division Dean Glenn Violett, M.B.A., at (650) 949-7720

Earn a Business Psychology Bachelor's Degree at Foothill

Thanks to a partnership with Palo Alto University, you can earn a bachelor's degree at Foothill College. Once you complete general education requirements at Foothill, you can then enter PAU's two-year degree completion program and earn a bachelor of science degree in business psychology. Apply now to qualify for financial aid and scholarships. Learn more about this degree program by scheduling a consultation with PAU Professor Helena Ting, Ed.D., who is the director of the Business Psychology Degree Program, by e-mailing HTing@PaloAltoU.edu or calling (650) 520-3451. At Foothill College, the PAU Office is located in Rooms 5018-5019 and are adjacent to Parking Lot 5.

Food Service Feedback

Foothill's new food vendor, Pacific Dining, wants your feedback. They would like to make sure they're providing the types of foods and beverages you want and to hear how they're doing thus far. Share your feedback by e-mailing owner Rick McMahon directly at rick@pacific-dining.com or calling him at (408) 406-8487.

Getting the Word Out Now for Commencement Student Speaker

We want students to have plenty of advance notice about the deadlines for the selection of the student speaker for the 2011–2012 Commencement Ceremony. We want to do our part to provide you with adequate time for thoughtful reflection and writing of an inspirational message. More information with be available as important deadlines near, but for now, calendar these important student speaker-related dates:

April 27, 2012—Deadline for student speaker applicants to submit all audition materials (manuscript, bio, etc.) to the Student Activities Office.
May 2, 2012—Deadline for student speaker applicants to audition in front of panel of judges.
In addition to submitting a complete application packet by April 27, to be considered as the student speaker, you must have also completed the college's official petition for graduation process with a Foothill College counselor prior to May 1, 2012. For more commencement ceremony information, read the Commencement FAQ

Read Student Health 101

Foothill students have free access to Student Health 101, an online magazine that promotes better health for college students. The publication also includes events presented by the Foothill Health Services Office, including free, rapid HIV testing; Planned Parenthood services; vaccines; and more.

COIN 63 / 70a Quizzes this weekend!

watkinssandi@foothill.edu (Sandi Watkins) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:58:00 -0800

If you are in COIN 63 Advanced Web Technologies or COIN 70 JavaScript, you have a quiz this weekend. Sometime between 8:00 am Friday and 10:00 pm Saturday, log on to Etudes and choose Tests.

Check the Week 5 Online Guide for your class for more info.

COIN 61 Online Quiz this Weekend

watkinssandi@foothill.edu (Sandi Watkins) — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 06:30:00 -0800

If you are in the ONLINE section of COIN 61 XHTML Web Publishing, you have a quiz this weekend. Sometime between 8:00 am Friday and 10:00 pm Saturday, log on to Etudes and choose Tests. If you've never taken a quiz in Etudes before, click the My Workspace tab and then choose Learn how to take tests in the system (on the right under Tips and Information).

See your Week 4 Online Guide for more details.

COIN 70a Quiz this Weekend!

watkinssandi@foothill.edu (Sandi Watkins) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:42:00 -0800

If you are taking COIN 70a, Introduction to Programming with JavaScript, you have a quiz this weekend. Sometime between 8:00 am today and 10:00 pm Saturday, log on to Etudes and choose Tests. If you've never taken a quiz in Etudes before, click the My Workspace tab and then choose Learn how to take tests in the system (on the right under Tips and Information).

Check the Week 3 Online Guide for your class for more info.

Associate Webmaster Intern 2012 - Mountain View

watkinssandi@foothill.edu (Sandi Watkins) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:38:00 -0800

Associate Webmaster Intern 2012 - Mountain View

Please click here to view and apply for this job.

CWE - Internship Program

watkinssandi@foothill.edu (Sandi Watkins) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:35:00 -0800

CWE - Internship Opportunities

Location: 1943 Conference Room
Time Zone: USA Pacific (USA)
Date: Thursday, February 16, 2012
Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Agenda:
Paid internship opportunities for students to work at Apple or Hathaway (Construction Management). Please send students over to see how they can qualify.

Cooperative Work Experience - Employer Panel Series II

watkinssandi@foothill.edu (Sandi Watkins) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:00:00 -0800

You are invited to come to our Employer Panel Series II on Wednesday, Feb. 15th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hearthside Lounge. There students will find more about internship opportunities.

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Employer Panel
1:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Networking

**The students will learn about internship opportunities with employers
**Network and discuss job and internship openings

Light refreshments will be available!!!

Server Outage

watkinssandi@foothill.edu (Sandi Watkins) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:40:00 -0800

** Update **

Service restored.

~~The Foothill servers (including krypton, paris, london, etc.) are not responding.~~
~~I am sorry for these problems.~~

~~I have notified the System Admin and will report back here when I hear from him.~~

COIN 63 / 70a Quiz this Weekend!

watkinssandi@foothill.edu (Sandi Watkins) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:07:00 -0800

If you are in COIN 63, Advanced Web Technologies, you have a quiz this weekend. Sometime between 8:00 am Friday and 10:00 pm Saturday, log on to Etudes and choose Tests. If you've never taken a quiz in Etudes before, click the My Workspace tab and then choose Learn how to take tests in the system (on the right under Tips and Information).

Check the Week 2 Online Guide for your class for more info.

If you are in COIN 70a Intro to Programming with JavaScript, you have a practice quiz this weekend. This quiz doesn't count, but it's a good opportunity to practice taking a test in Etudes. Sometime between 8:00 am Friday and 10:00 pm Saturday, log on to Etudes and choose Tests. If you've never taken a quiz in Etudes before, click the My Workspace tab and then choose Learn how to take tests in the system (on the right under Tips and Information).

Check the Week 2 Online Guide for your class for more info.

Apple Internships!!

watkinssandi@foothill.edu (Sandi Watkins) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:48:00 -0800

Presidential Proclamation -- Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2012

watkinssandi@foothill.edu (Sandi Watkins) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:46:00 -0800

On a hot summer day nearly half a century ago, an African American preacher with no official title or rank gave voice to our Nation's deepest aspirations, sharing his dream of an America that ensured the true equality of all our people. From the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired a movement that would push our country toward a more perfect Union.

At a time when our Nation was sharply divided, Dr. King called on a generation of Americans to be "voices of reason, sanity, and understanding amid the voices of violence, hatred, and emotion." His example stirred men and women of all backgrounds to become foot soldiers for justice, and his leadership gave them the courage to refuse the limitations of the day and fight for the prospect of tomorrow. Because these individuals showed the resilience to stand firm in the face of the fiercest resistance, we are the benefactors of an extraordinary legacy of progress.

Today, Dr. King is memorialized on the National Mall where he once spoke, a symbol of how far our Nation has come and a testament to the quiet heroes whose names may never appear in history books, but whose selflessness brought about change few thought possible. Dr. King's memorial reminds us that while the work of realizing his remarkable dream is unending, with persistence, progress is within our reach.

On the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, we celebrate the man who fought for the America he knew was possible. Dr. King's faith in a God who loves all His children and a Nation grounded in the promise of equality would not let him rest until victory was won. As we work to meet the challenges of our time from fixing our schools so every child gets a world class education to ensuring all Americans have access to strong and secure economic opportunity let us draw strength from Dr. King's stirring affirmation that "Everybody can be great because everybody can serve."
In his memory, let us continue climbing toward that Promised Land, one more fair and more just for all people.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 16, 2012, as the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday. I encourage all Americans to observe this day with appropriate civic, community, and service
projects in honor of Dr. King, and to visit www.MLKDay.gov to find Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service projects across our country.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of January, in the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-sixth.

BARACK OBAMA

Welcome to Winter Term at Foothill College

watkinssandi@foothill.edu (Sandi Watkins) — Sun, 8 Jan 2012 13:00:00 -0800

All of my classes are closed.

If you are interested in enrolling in the closed online class, as slots become available if students drop, I admit students on the waiting list in the order they requested. The earlier you request to add, the more likely it is that you will get in...

To request to add an online class:

Login to MyPortal > Click the Student tab
Look for “Foothill Late Adds” at bottom right of your screen.
Click the Browse Courses button
Choose a term
Select the course(s) you want to add using the checkboxes on the left
Click on “Request to Add Selected Courses” to submit your request for an Add Code
The instructor of each course you selected will be notified of your request.
If you receive an email with an Add Code, follow the instructions “To Add a Class if You Are Not on the Course's Waitlist” at http://www.foothill.edu/reg/onlinereg.php
If you do not receive an email with an Add Code, then the instructor has decided not to give you an Add Code.

Job Opportunity

watkinssandi@foothill.edu (Sandi Watkins) — Fri, 6 Jan 2012 10:28:00 -0800

A Web Design/Developer, Graphic Design position is available. For more info, click the Foothill Jobs page and then click on "The Foothill College Online Job Board" and scroll down to see the job:
Web Design/Developer, Graphic Design.

Wishing you a ...

watkinssandi@foothill.edu (Sandi Watkins) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:23:00 -0800

Maligayang Pasko
Happy Holiday
Sretan Božić
Kala Christouyenna
Buon Natale
Buone Feste
Feliz Natal
Boas Festas
Feliz Navidad
Bon Nadal
Crăciun Fericit!
Merry Christmas
God jul
Hyvää joulua
Häid jõule
Prettige Kerstdagen en een gelukkig nieuwjaar
Geseënde Kersfees en 'n voorspoedige nuwe jaar
Glædelig jul
Joyeux Noël
Joyeuses Fêtes
Frohe Weihnachten/Fröhliche Weihnachten
Mele Kalikimaka
Nollaig Shona Duit
Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda
S'Rozhdestvom Kristovym!
Happy Kwanzaa
Wesołych Świąt
Happy Hanukkah
Chag Sameach
It's a Festivus for the rest of us!
Milad Majeed
Kul 'am wa enta bi-khair
Saehae Bok Mani baduseyo
Linksmų Šv. Kalėdų ir Naujųjų Metų
Gëzuar Krishtëlindjen dhe Vitin e Ri
کریسمس مبارک
С Новым Годом (S Novim Godom)
Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon!!
Среќна Нова Година и Божиќни празници, Srekna Nova Godina i Bozikni praznici
Boldog karácsonyt/Kellemes karácsonyi ünnepeket
xīn nián kuài lè

HTML5 Design Webinar

watkinssandi@foothill.edu (Sandi Watkins) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:41:00 -0800

HTML5 Design Webinar
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Presented by Christopher Schmitt
Cost: Free
Duration: approximately 60 minutes

"Even though the specification is still being written, HTML5 can be implemented for your website today. In this webcast presented by Christopher Schmitt focused on real world solutions, attendees will learn about the new HTML elements and their semantics, HTML5 form elements, incorporate audio and video without Flash, new JavaScript API like geolocation, and more."

...thanks to Laura Conley

Apple Internships!!

watkinssandi@foothill.edu (Sandi Watkins) — Mon, 5 Dec 2011 08:16:00 -0800

The CWE Program is recruiting for IT related Internship at Apple Computer.
Attached is a flier and contact information. For more information, students must
register on www.plaksa.com and view the information, upload necessary documents and apply to the
positions. It is an excellent opportunity for our students. If you have any questions please refer them to Andrea Mena or leave a message on 650-949-7205.

Sandi Watkins

** Spring Break!! **

** COIN 61, 63. 70a Final Exams **

Innovation and Community Colleges - The Overlooked National Asset

Foothill Celebrates Women's History Month

Author Series Daniel Seddiqui & "50 Jobs in 50 States"

** COIN 63/70a Midterms This Weekend **

** President's Day! **

** Internships!! **

** COIN 61 Online Midterm this Weekend! **

** News for Foothill Students **

** COIN 63 / 70a Quizzes this weekend! **

** COIN 61 Online Quiz this Weekend **

** COIN 70a Quiz this Weekend! **

Associate Webmaster Intern 2012 - Mountain View

CWE - Internship Program

Cooperative Work Experience - Employer Panel Series II

** Server Outage **

** COIN 63 / 70a Quiz this Weekend! **

** Apple Internships!! **

Presidential Proclamation -- Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2012

** Welcome to Winter Term at Foothill College **

** Job Opportunity **

** Wishing you a ... **

** HTML5 Design Webinar **

** Apple Internships!! **

Spring Break!!

COIN 61, 63. 70a Final Exams

COIN 63/70a Midterms This Weekend

President's Day!

Internships!!

COIN 61 Online Midterm this Weekend!

News for Foothill Students

COIN 63 / 70a Quizzes this weekend!

COIN 61 Online Quiz this Weekend

COIN 70a Quiz this Weekend!

Server Outage

COIN 63 / 70a Quiz this Weekend!

Apple Internships!!

Welcome to Winter Term at Foothill College

Job Opportunity

Wishing you a ...

HTML5 Design Webinar

Apple Internships!!