** News for Foothill Students **

Don't Miss Out: Foothill's Early Fall Registration Is May 14–25

If you're currently enrolled in Spring Quarter classes at Foothill College, you're eligible to participate in early fall registration, which runs May 14 through May 25. For convenience, you can review the Fall Quarter 2007 class schedule online now.

Early registration gives you the advantage of signing up now for your fall classes and having the best selection of available courses. This service is available only by registering online or by phone at (650) 917-0509 or (408) 777-9394. Be certain to pay your fees within five days. Fall Quarter 2007 classes begin the week of Sept. 24 and continue through Dec. 14, unless otherwise noted in the class schedule.

Fall Quarter general online and phone registration for continuing students runs July 30 through Sept. 23. New and former students register online or by phone Aug. 4 through Sept. 23.


Summer Session Class Schedule Is Online Now; Summer Registration Starts June 4


The Summer Session 2007 class schedule is posted online now. The printed version of the summer schedule along with the Foothill newsletter, The Heights, begins arriving in area homes this week. Be sure to register early for best course selection and promptly pay your fees.

Most Summer Session classes begin the week of July 2 and run through Aug. 10, unless otherwise noted in the class schedule. Foothill's online class schedule is the best way to review the most up-to-date course listings.

California residents pay just $13 per unit for Foothill classes. A full range of student support services is available, including financial aid, academic counseling and tutoring.

Continuing students—those who were enrolled in spring classes at Foothill—can register online or by phone June 4 through July 1. New and former students can register online or by phone June 11 through July 1.

To register online, access www.foothill.edu. To register by phone, call (650) 917-0509 or (408) 777-9394.


Final Exams Are June 26–29


Spring Quarter final exams will be given June 26–29. Final examinations are given in all courses except physical education activity, CNSL 50, cooperative education and tutoring courses. Final examinations normally will not be given in advance of the scheduled time.

You are responsible for taking all assigned final examinations. Failure to take the final exam will result in an F grade. If you miss a final exam for a legitimate reason, you should immediately communicate with your instructors and counselor.


May Is Latino Heritage Month at Foothill College


Celebrate Latino Heritage Month at Foothill College by attending the numerous on-campus activities planned throughout May, including guest lectures, live entertainment, film screenings, performing arts and other events. Admission to all Latino Heritage Month events is free.


ASFC Student Government Elections & Candidates Forum


Meet the candidates who want be the students’ voice of Foothill College by attending the Student Trustee and Associated Students of Foothill College (ASFC) Student Government Candidates Forum Wednesday, May 16, from 11:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Library Quad. Then cast your vote online May 14–18 for Foothill student trustee and ASFC student government officers for the 2007-08 academic year. For more information, call or e-mail Foothill Student Activities Director Daphne Small, (650) 949-7218.


Monotype Marathon Comes to Campus


The San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art invites artists and art lovers to take part in the 13th annual Monotype Marathon, a rewarding joint venture in printmaking that benefits artists, art patrons, the arts community and SJICA. At Foothill, the event is Sunday, May 19, in Room 1801. The morning session is 8 a.m. to noon and the afternoon session runs from 1 to 5 p.m.. For more information, e-mail Graphic & Interactive Design Instructor Kent Manske.


Silicon Valley Symphony Performs May 19


The Silicon Valley Symphony presents its world premiere Horn Concerto at the Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos Saturday, May 19, at 8 p.m. Ticket donation is $20, general; $15, seniors and students; children under age 12 are free with an adult.

Led by Music Director Michael Paul Gibson, the Concerto for Horn and Orchestra is the first piece commissioned by the SVS. The orchestra delves further into the contemporary with its performance of Lee Actor’s dark and powerful Prelude to a Tragedy. Completing the program are Schubert’s ever-popular Unfinished Symphony and Haydn’s Military Symphony.

This concert is child friendly. You can purchase tickets from orchestra members or at the door 30 minutes prior to the performance.

The SVS is sponsored by the Bay Area Music Foundation and sponsored in part by the Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos and Foothill College Performing Arts Alliance. For more information, access www.bamusic.org/svs.


Foothill Music Faculty Recital


You’re invited to attend the annual music faculty recital Wednesday, May 23, at noon in the Smithwick Theater. Admission is free. The concert will run approximately 45 minutes.


Spring Job & Internship Fair


The Foothill College Career Center hosts its annual Spring Job Fair Wednesday, May 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Library Quad. The event provides an excellent opportunity for students to seek entry-level positions, internships and summer jobs. Admission is free.

Students should bring copies of a current resume, dress appropriately, and be prepared to market their talents and abilities in on-site interviews with employers who are hiring.

In addition to a guest speaker from PruLatino, a division of Prudential Real Estate, from noon to 12:30 p.m., the fair includes a raffle for an iPod Nano and Foothill logo apparel as well as free Jamba Juice smoothies.

Students will also present a dress-for-success fashion show from 12:30 to 1 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Foothill College Career Center, Associated Students of Foothill College and Latino Heritage Month Planning Committee.

The Career Center will also present series of job-related workshops this spring, including Resume Critiques on Monday, May 21, 3–4 p.m. in the Career Center; and How to Prepare for a Job Fair on Tuesday, May 22, noon–1 p.m. in Room 1220.

For more information e-mail Foothill Career Center Coordinator Karen Oeh or call (650) 949-7229.


Performers, Models & Volunteers Needed for the International Night Extravaganza


Contribute your talent and ideas to the biggest multicultural celebration on the Foothill campus—the International Night Extravaganza that will be presented Wednesday, May 23, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. in Appreciation Hall (Room 1501).

Every performer and fashion show model will receive a complimentary dinner ticket, a certificate of recognition and a special gift. The purpose of this event is to celebrate the different cultures present on campus. The planning committee is looking for participants and volunteers in the following areas:

Performers: If you can participate in any type of multicultural performance activity (music, song, dance, drums, martial arts, etc.), e-mail Elfina Ho;
Fashion Models/Costumes: If you would like to perform as a model on the event’s runway, or if you have a traditional dress/costume/unique piece of clothing from your country that you would like to lend to our models for the event, e-mail Vivian Chan. Costumes will be arranged for models based on availability; and
Food Committee Volunteers: To help during the international food festival preceding the performances, e-mail Winnie Sun.

For more information, call or e-mail Foothill International Marketing Coordinator Viktoria Kolesnikova, (650) 949-7159.


SETI Astronomer Will Discuss A Ringside Seat to the Birth of Planets


Astronomer Dana Backman, of the Mountain View-based SETI Institute, will present A Ringside Seat to the Birth of Planets, an illustrated, non-technical talk, Wednesday, May 23, at 7 p.m. in the Smithwick Theater at Foothill College. Admission is free and the public is invited. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early to locate parking.

Astronomers have discovered dusty “doughnuts” of cosmic raw material around many younger stars. In some cases, astronomers can see tantalizing hints in the rings that planets may be forming or may already have formed from this material. The talk will be illustrated with images of and by some of the most advanced telescopes in the world.

Dr. Backman will explain how new kinds of telescopes and observations are making it possible for us to detect the birth process of planets around nearby stars. He’ll discuss how some of these structures remind us of the asteroid belt in our own solar system, and the rings of icy chunks beyond Neptune that are called the Kuiper Belt. He will conclude by previewing future observations of these intriguing dusty rings with new telescopes, particularly the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) Project for which NASA has outfitted a Boeing 747 jet airliner with a special telescope that can observe heat-rays from distant objects.

Dr. Backman has been both a research astronomer, specializing in infrared observations, and a widely praised teacher of astronomy. He is the manager of education and outreach for the SOFIA Project and a popular public speaker on topics on the frontiers of astronomy.

The lecture is presented as part of the 8th Annual Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture Series sponsored by Foothill College, NASA Ames Research Center, SETI Institute and Astronomical Society of the Pacific. Past lectures from the series are available in MP3 format online.

Visitors must purchase a campus parking permit for $2 (eight quarters). Parking lots 1, 3, 5 and 6 provide access to the theater. Foothill College is located on El Monte Road off Interstate 280. For more information, click here or call (650) 949-7888.


International Night Extravaganza Is May 23


Celebrate the rich cultural heritage and diversity of the Foothill College campus at the International Night Extravaganza Wednesday, May 23, from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

The program includes a multicultural feast from 6 to 7 p.m., with delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts from China, Germany, Japan, India, Italy, Korea, Mexico, Russia, Thailand, Vietnam and more. International fashion show and performances start at 7 p.m. in Appreciation Hall (Room 1501).

Advance tickets are $6 and are sold in the International Student Office (Room 5922) and Counseling Office as well as in the Library Quad weekdays at noon. Tickets will also be sold at the door for $8, individual; $5 per guest in parties of 10 or more. A portion of each ticket sale will be donated to the Microcredit Club to support small business loans to women in developing countries.

For more information, call or e-mail Foothill International Marketing Coordinator Viktoria Kolesnikova, (650) 949-7159.


Foothill Physics Olympics Is May 25


Foothill College students and local high school students are invited to test their knowledge of physics, challenge their creativity and have fun by competing for prizes in the third annual Foothill College Physics Olympics Friday, May 25, from 1 to 5 p.m. in Room 5407 at Foothill College.

"Foothill's Physics Olympics gives students the opportunity to apply their knowledge of physics to real engineering situations," said Foothill College Physics Instructor Frank Cascarano. "The contest reinforces physics concepts, but more importantly, it's an exciting opportunity for students to develop confidence in their abilities and interact with peers who are also interested in science. The students' energy and enthusiasm is contagious."

The competition includes four activities: building a mousetrap climber; creation of a mousetrap; fashioning a protective enclosure for a raw egg; answering trivia-style physics questions; and construction a wooden block structure. Students must apply to compete. Review the competition application.

In addition to its physics curriculum, Foothill College offers numerous physical science, mathematics and engineering disciplines such as astronomy, chemistry, engineering, geology, mathematics, meteorology, nanotechnology, oceanography and physics.

Visitors must purchase a parking permit for $2. Lots 4, 5 and 6 provide access to Room 5407.

For more information, e-mail Foothill College Physics Instructor Frank Cascarano or call (650) 949-7784. Click here for competition rules and requirements.


Memorial Day Holiday Observance


In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, the campus is closed Monday, May 28; classes do not meet May 26, 27 or 28.


Apply Now for Ireland Campus Abroad Program


The deadline to apply for the Ireland Campus Abroad Program is June 1. The program is taught by Foothill and De Anza faculty and is operated by the Foothill–De Anza Community College District. Ireland Campus Abroad runs Sept. 1-21.

Spend three weeks in September experiencing the cultural and natural beauty of the fabled “Emerald Isle”; tour the land of mystery with magnificent cliffs, castles and galleries while learning about photographic expression.

For more information and to get the program application and brochure, attend one of the information sessions presented by Foothill College Photography Instructor Ron Herman.

For more information, call or e-mail Foothill International Marketing Coordinator Viktoria Kolesnikova, (650) 949-7159.


Take Off With Us Showcases Diversity of Dance at Foothill


The award-winning Foothill College Repertory Dance Company, under the direction of Foothill College Dance Instructor Bubba Gong, presents Take Off With Us Friday and Saturday, June 1 and 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Smithwick Theater at Foothill College. Proceeds will benefit scholarships for dance students as well as master classes and guest artist residency programs at Foothill.

The showcase features company dancers as well as performers from area dance schools as they perform world, musical theater, ballroom, jazz, ballet and hip-hop dance forms.

Gong, a Bay Area Critics Circle Award and Dean Goodman Award recipient, directs the 21st annual fund-raising concert with resident choreographers Tami Burton, Erin McKevitt, Jelanie Galang and Stephanie Anderson.

Highlights of Gong's choreography include a tribute to legend Bob Fosse's autobiographical film All That Jazz, which Gong updates with a fusion of the signature Fosse vocabulary and elements of modern, ballet and contact improvisational techniques. Other program standouts include a lyrical ballet, traditional sword dance choreographed by Erin McKevitt; '30s tap-jazz choreography inspired by Sequoia High School Director of Dance & Repertory Taylor White; and a hip-hop medley inspired by the music of the Black Eyed Peas by Jelainie Galang and Wiley Ho.

Guest artists include Seaon Stylists who debut the world beat Salsa Welcome to the Party; 4 Guard featuring a flag guard; Dance Connection of Palo Alto; Menlo Park Dance Academy's contrasting hip-hop routines; and the break dance troupe Gruvkontrol.

Tickets are $30, general; $25, students and seniors; $100, reserved patron; and $20 each for groups of 20 or more. To purchase tickets, call (650) 949-7360.

Visitors must purchase a campus parking permit for $2 (eight quarters). Parking lots 1, 3, 5 and 6 provide access to the theater. For more information about the Foothill College Dance Program, access www.foothill.fhda.edu/dance/ or call (650) 949-7360.


Drama Department Performs Under Milk Wood


The Foothill College Drama Department presents the charming 20th century classic Under Milk Wood, written by Dylan Thomas and directed by Foothill Drama Instructor Tom Gough, June 1-16 in the Playhouse Theater (Room 1301) at Foothill College.

Evening performances are June 1, 2, 7,8, 9,14, 15, and 16 at 8 p.m. An afternoon matinee is June 10 at 2 p.m.

Loaded with humor, warmth, shadowy secrets and deliciously rich language, the quirks of a time-gone, small Welsh fishing village thrive in this magical masterpiece as a single spring day in the town of Llareggub, with its wealth of lovable, odd characters, comes to life.

Tickets are $16, general admission; $12, students and seniors; $8 students with OwlCard. Discount group tickets are also available. Purchase tickets online at www.foothill.edu/fa or call the Foothill Box Office at (650) 949-7360.

Parking in lots 1 and 6 only is included in the ticket price. You do not need to purchase a permit to attend a performance as long as you park in lot 1 or 6. Lot 6 provides access without stairs, but is located considerably further from the Foothill Playhouse.


El Camino Youth Symphony Season Finale


The award-winning El Camino Youth Symphony presents its season finale concert on Sunday, June 3, 2:30 p.m. at the California Theatre in Downtown San Jose. The program features selections from Shostakovich's Gadfly Suite, selections from De Falla's Three Cornered Hat, the Overture from Rimsky-Korsakov's Tsar's Bride, Spohr's Clarinet Concerto No.1, Movement 1, Saint-Saens' Cello Concerto No. 1, Movement 1, and solo performances by David Woo, clarinet, and Jennifer Choi, cello. For more information, access www.ecys.org or call (650) 213-7111.


Reception for Transfer Students


If you’ve completed your transfer program and have been admitted to a university this fall, we want to recognize your accomplishments at the annual reception for Foothill transfer students, Thursday, June 14, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Library Quad. The celebration features prizes, refreshments and the opportunity to network with other transfer students. For more information, call (650) 949-7235.


47th Annual Commencement Ceremony Is June 29


Foothill College presents the 47th Annual Commencement Ceremony Friday, June 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Library Quad. For ceremony time, location, parking, cap and gown, and guest instructions, read the Commencement Ceremony FAQ.


Deadline for Salamanca, Spain, Campus Abroad Program is July 1


The deadline to apply for the Salamanca, Spain, Campus Abroad Program is July 1. The program is taught by Foothill and De Anza faculty and is operated by the Foothill–De Anza Community College District. Salamanca, Spain Campus Abroad runs Oct. 4 through Dec. 1.

Embark on a poetic, linguistic, photographic, historical, cultural and intellectually stimulating eight-week journey in Salamanca during the Fall 2007 Quarter. Choose from a wide range of classes offered during this program, including writing, composition and reading, poetry, photography and Spanish. The program includes spectacular sightseeing activities.

For more information and to request the program application and brochure, attend one of the information sessions presented by Foothill College English Instructor Scott Lankford and De Anza College Photography Instructor Wilfredo Castaño.

For additional information, call or e-mail Foothill International Marketing Coordinator Viktoria Kolesnikova, (650) 949-7159.


Dining to Save Lives Fundraiser


The Foothill Association of Pre-Professional Students in Healthcare (FAPPS) will host a fund-raiser to benefit Sustainable Organic Integrated Livelihoods (SOIL). SOIL is a newly formed Palo Alto-based, non-profit organization with a mission to support research and implementation of community-based approaches to soil fertility, erosion control and water source protection in Haiti.

The fund-raiser runs Sundays through Thursdays only, now through May 31, at Estrellita Restaurant, 971 N. San Antonio Road in Los Altos. You must present the Foothill-SOIL flyer with your bill for 20 percent of your tab to be donated to SOIL. For more information, visit the FAPPS Web site, SOIL Web site and Estrellita Web site


Discard Dead Batteries in Red Waste Buckets


Use the new red universal waste buckets located in the Administration Building lobby and mailroom to discard batteries. As a part of the district’s environmental program, the red bins accommodate batteries of all sizes. The college can incur significant fines if used batteries are disposed in standard garbage receptacles.