** News for Foothill Students **

Final Exams for Winter Quarter 2010

Finals week runs March 23–26. Final exams are given in all courses except physical education activity, CNSL 50, cooperative education and tutoring courses. Final exams normally will not be given in advance of the scheduled time. Review the final exam schedule. You're 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.

Foothill Celebrates Women's History Month throughout March

Students, faculty, staff and community leaders have created an exciting calendar of cultural enrichment activities to commemorate Women's History Month (WHM) at Foothill throughout March. Events include guest speakers, live entertainment, workshops and more. Review the WHM calendar of events.

Annual Student-Directed One-Act Play Festival on Stage This Weekend

The Foothill College Theatre Conservatory presents Noel Coward's Goodnight, My Darlings, a trio of short plays featuring student directors and actors now through March 21 in the Lohman Theatre at Foothill College. Remaining performances are Saturday, March 20, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 21, at 2 p.m.

The Foothill Theatre Conservatory is an intensive theatre-training program for serious students of college-age and older. "The one-act festival is an annual tradition at Foothill College," said Foothill Theatre Arts Instructor Janis Bergmann. "It's the perfect vehicle for the theatre student who is learning the rigors and demands of producing for an audience. Each of the show's acts provides challenging, well-rounded roles for student-actors as well as complete, well-structured plays for student-directors."

Surprises abound for the 1930s British upper class in the show's three one-acts, including We Were Dancing, Ways and Means and The Astonished Heart. Santa Clara's Jessica Lynn directs We Were Dancing, a light musical romp about falling suddenly and desperately in love. Whether it's the champagne or chance, single Karl and married Louise are swept up into something they did not expect amidst the moonlight, music and dancing. Sarah Tuthall, of Los Altos, directs Ways and Means which brings the Cartwrights--he a gambler, she embarrassed by her spouse's outrageous debts—to a fabulous Côte d'Azur villa where they are visited by a mysterious intruder who changes everything. In The Astonished Heart, Menlo Park's Sarah Griner directs a heated and passionate vignette of a man's obsession with his wife's irresistible friend. The audience goes along for a journey into a love triangle filled with jealousy, madn ess and provocative surprises.

Cast members include Alex Barbieri of Campbell; Nick Boucher of Cupertino; Ernesto Garcia of East Palo Alto; Islato Rizziolli, Josh Messick-Kopel, Adam Magill and Will Marsden of Palo Alto; Jessica Yurash and Norman Luce of Los Altos; April Spain of Mountain View; Lori Grass of Portola Valley; Fabienne Miskelly of Redwood City; Nicole Williams and Jacki Andresen of San Jose; and Lucy Littlewood of Sunnyvale.

Parking Lots 1, 7 and 8 provide access to the theatre. Visitors must purchase a parking permit for $2 from dispensers in parking lot. Tickets are $14, general admission; $12, student and senior discount; and $7, Foothill student with OwlCard. Purchase tickets by phone at (650) 949-7360 or buy online at www.foothill.edu/fa.

The March in March: Rally to Keep Community College Education Affordable

On Monday, March 22, thousands of community college students, faculty and staff, including several busloads of representatives from Foothill College, will rally to keep community college education affordable, march on the Capitol Building and tell lawmakers how budget cuts to our colleges have personally impacted individuals, their families and their futures. Buses depart Foothill College Parking Lot 1 at 7 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. The event takes place at the State Capitol Building in Sacramento. Check out Foothill's Facebook page Monday for updates and photos.

Financial Aid Update

Although the March 2 CAL Grant deadline has passed, you can still apply for financial aid. The first step is to complete the 2010–2011 FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov, if you will be attending any college after June 30, 2010. Also, be sure you and your family are aware of any tax deductions for which you may qualify by reviewing the free Higher Education Tax Benefits Guide for Students & Parents. Pick up a copy of the guide in the Financial Aid Office (Room 8201)

Petition for Spring Graduation Now to Have Your Name in Printed Commencement Program

April is the ideal time to meet with a Foothill counselor to prepare your petition to graduate. May 1 is the deadline to petition for Spring Quarter graduation and have your name included in the printed commencement program. There are no exceptions for this deadline. If you intend to graduate at the end of Spring Quarter, you're responsible for scheduling a petition consultation with a Foothill counselor well in advance of the May 1 deadline. Schedule a petition appointment with a counselor now or call (650) 949-7423.

Women's Professional Clothing Drive

Foothill's Sister-to-Sister Club has teamed up with the college's Career Center to conduct a clothing drive to help women who are returning to the workplace. Your donation of women's professional attire (suits, jackets, skirts, pants, blouses and accessories) that is new or nearly new is greatly appreciated. Drop off donations in the Administration Building Mailroom (Room 1929) through March 31. Donations will benefit Career Closet, an area non-profit that is dedicated to empowering women who are re-entering the workplace equipped with everything they need to make a great first impression, land the job they want, and improve their lives. The clothing drive is part of Foothill's Women's History Month celebration. For more information, call (650) 949-7744 or e-mail Program Coordinator Karen Oeh.

Auditions for International Night 2010

International Night 2010, the largest multicultural event at Foothill, is May 27. If you're interested in performing or showcasing your heritage, organizers are looking for performances, including singing, dancing, live music, and other creative expressions of culture to be presented by members of the Foothill College community. Auditions are Friday and Saturday, April 16 and 17, in the Campus Center Hearthside Lounge (Room 2313). To audition, you must first complete the audition form and return it by April 13 to Room 5403 or e-mail it to foothillinternationalnight@gmail.com. Audition forms are available online and in Room 5403. For more information, e-mail foothillinternationalnight@gmail.com or call (650) 949-7105.

Peninsula Women's Chorus Hosts New Music for Treble Voices Festival

The Peninsula Women's Chorus (PWC) will host the third annual New Music for Treble Voices Festival Sunday, April 18, at 4 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. Celebrating the unrivaled power of treble voices united in song, the festival is presented under the auspices of the San Francisco-based professional chorus Volti. The PWC, under the direction of Martin Benvenuto, will also partner with the Piedmont East Bay Children's Choir's top performing groups Ensemble and Ancora. These choruses will present an afternoon of new music especially created for the unique sound of upper voices. PWC selections range from a multi-chorus mass piece to a fantastical Spanish fairytale to a song about modern female swashbucklers. Festival tickets are $20, general admission; $15, student and senior admission; $10, student rush tickets only at the door and subject to availability. Purchase tickets online at www.pwchorus.org or at the door. For more information about the PWC and its mentorship program, visit www.pwchorus.org.

Career Talk Series Spotlights Careers in Finance

Learn about careers in the finance profession by attending the free Career Talk Series Thursday, April 22, from noon to 12:45 p.m. in Room 3203 at Foothill College. Designed to help you decide on a major and develop career goals, the series will feature guest professionals who will discuss what they do as well as the pros and cons of their careers. You'll also learn how to enter a variety of professions, including which major to declare and courses to take. Admission is free and includes complimentary lunch.

Guest speaker George Keshek has more than 12 years of experience in domestic and international finance. He has held positions as a financial analyst, controller and advisor with UBS, Wells Fargo, Dr. McDougalls' Right Foods and GK Marketing Group. The founder and president of A-Z Global Trading, he has a wealth of experience in corporate finance, risk management, investment and financial planning. He is currently involved with Internet-related startup marketing solutions and is the vice president of business development at PAR Global Resources. The free series is sponsored by Palo Alto University Business Psychology Bachelor's Program. For details, call or e-mail Helena Ting, Ed.D., (650) 520-3451, or visit the program office in Room 5018.

Waterwise Landscaping Conference: Slow the Flow

The Foothill College Environmental Horticulture & Design Department hosts the one-day Waterwise Landscaping Conference Saturday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Foothill College. Space is limited. Conference registration fee is $45 when you register by April 1; $55 fee after April 1. Cost includes course materials and box lunch. You must register for the conference by April 20 to receive a boxed lunch. Foothill College students, faculty and staff who register for the event by April 1 and enter the discount code WATER receive $10 off the listed conference fee. To register, complete the online form and payment at communityeducation.fhda.edu.

Discover methods for reducing landscape water and lowering your water bills. The conference will feature green industry professionals who will teach creative options for residential landscape water use. Lecture topics include lawn conversion, water harvesting, xeriscaping, how to analyze a water bill and more. Demonstrations and workshops will guide participants through planning a waterwise garden, scheduling irrigation controllers, modernizing existing equipment, plus planting and mulching techniques to ensure healthy installations. Residents can also meet water district representatives to learn about upcoming mandates and incentive programs. Guest speakers include Owen Dell, author, Sustainable Landscape for Dummies; Frank Niccoli, Foothill College Horticulture Instructor, will teach you how to remove lawn area and replace with waterwise alternatives; Dan Svenson, Foothill College Horticulture Instructor, will discuss water conservation in lan dscape design; Sherri Osaka, of Sustainable Landscape Designs, will present rainwater harvesting and gray water systems; Tom Brascan, of the Urban Farmer, will explain sprinkler retrofitting for water-saving results; Marsha Prillwitz, of California Urban Water Conservation, will present money-saving landscaping ideas; and many others.

The event is sponsored by Elkhorn Native Plant Nursery, The Village Gardener, Inc., Town of Los Altos Hills, California Landscape Contractors Association, Prussia Hills Water District, City of Palo Alto and Santa Clara Valley Water District. Participants must purchase a campus parking permit for $2 from yellow dispensers in student parking lots. Lots 7 and 8 provide easy access to conference location. For more information, call (408) 864-8817 or e-mail shortcourses@fhda.edu.

Spring Plant Sale

The Foothill College Environmental Horticulture & Design Department presents its popular spring plant sale, with a spotlight on drought-tolerant and native plants, and hard-to-find greenery while supplies last. Sale proceeds benefit the department. The plant sale is Saturday, April 24, and runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the on-campus nursery and greenhouse facilities adjacent to lots 7 and 8. Plant sale admission is free. Cash and checks are accepted; no sales by credit cards. Bring bags and boxes to transport purchases. The sale will feature a wide selection of shrubs, perennials, bamboos, decorative grasses, ground covers and vegetables at reasonable prices. Some trees in larger containers are available. Most plants are in four-inch pots, and one- and five-gallon containers. Plant sale patrons must purchase a campus parking permit for $2 from yellow dispensers in student parking lots. Lots 7 and 8 provide easy access to the plant sale.

In the Footsteps of Galileo: A Hands-on Workshop on Astronomy for Teachers

Foothill College Astronomy Instructor Andrew Fraknoi, who is also the recipient of the 2007 California Professor of the Year Award, is a featured speaker at In the Footsteps of Galileo: A Hands-on Workshop on Astronomy for Teachers in Grades 3–12, a one-day workshop and educational celebration of Astronomy Day, Saturday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Foothill College. The workshop is presented by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. No background in astronomy is required; both new and veteran teachers will learn new ideas and techniques from the workshop. Additional speakers include Brad Bailey, staff scientist, NASA Lunar Science Institute; Brian Day, education and outreach, NASA Lunar Science Institute; and Brian Kruse, representative, Astronomical Society of the Pacific.

In addition to an introduction to Galileo, his life, work and legacy, participants will explore the realms of astronomy, and our changing perception of the universe, as well as best instructional practices that detail student reasoning about science and how to help students think like scientists. Workshop fee is $25, and includes lunch and numerous take-home resources. Learn more about the event, including guest speakers, workshop topics and registration information.

On-Campus Career Networking Conference

Foothill's Career Networking Conference is designed to teach students important skills for career preparation and how to communicate with and represent their talents to a hiring manager. Job seekers, especially students and young professionals, need an added boost to be competitive in California's workforce. The conference is Tuesday, April 27, from noon to 4 p.m. in the Campus Center Dining Room. Admission is free with valid Owl Card and advance registration is required. The deadline to register is April 20. Participants must adhere to a mandatory dress code of professional business attire to be admitted. Conference highlights include a variety of workshop topics presented by experienced human resource executives from Café Press and Cisco. Workshop topics include how to successfully market yourself and effective communication skills. Durin g the one-hour luncheon, you will learn insider tips from employers and industry professionals. You'll practice the three-minute "power pitch" to accelerate the way you network and communicate face to face with hiring managers. The event wraps up with a best-dressed fashion show, raffles and prizes.

The conference is presented by the Foothill College Career Center. Visit the Career Center in Room 8329 to learn about upcoming workshops and events that will help prepare you for the conference. For more information, call (650) 949-7229 or e-mail OehKaren@foothill.edu

One Dollar, One Big Purpose

Whether it's 100 pennies or a single paper bill, Foothill's EOPS Program invites you to contribute just $1 to its Power of One fundraiser that aims to generate $20,000 to provide textbooks to Foothill students who cannot afford these critical resources. "We're inviting each member of the Foothill College community to donate $1 to the EOPS Program to support our students' textbook purchases," says EOPS Director Matais Pouncil, Ed.D. "You may have heard about the draconian budget reduction that EOPS has experienced. Or maybe you know a student whose college education is in jeopardy because of our program's lack of funding. While we have received much community support, this is your personal opportunity to help create positive change in our community and in the lives of students who need our help—for just $1."

To participate in the Power of One fundraiser bring a buck—or a piggy bank of pennies—to the EOPS Office (Room 8212) or any of the EOPS-staffed tables located in on-campus venues such as the dining room and Student Services Building. The fundraiser concludes June 11, when the total amount raised will be announced. Cash, coins and checks are welcome. For more information, call or e-mail EOPS Administrative Assistant Sr. Donna Lambrecht, (650) 949-7037.

Surplus Items for Sale

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District periodically sells surplus items. You can view surplus items that are available for purchase online at www.publicsurplus.com after completing the site's free registration process. The Web site features surplus items from Foothill-De Anza as well as surplus items for sale from other public agencies.

Read the March Issue of Student Health 101

Foothill students now have free access to Student Health 101, an online magazine that promotes better health for college students. The publication also includes events held by the Foothill Health Services Office, including free, rapid HIV testing, Planned Parenthood services, H1N1 vaccine and more. To read the March Student Health 101 issue, access the Health Services Web page.

No Grades. No Homework. Just Fun.

Foothill-De Anza Community Education Impact Short Courses are now enrolling for Spring 2010. Many courses begin in late March and April in a variety of subjects and topics, including cooking, photography, interior design and more. These are non-credit classes for consumers that are entirely fee-based. To browse the catalog and enroll, visit communityeducation.fhda.edu.