** News for Foothill Students **

Winter Class Schedule Now Available

The Foothill College Winter Quarter 2012 class schedule is available for you to review by logging into your MyPortal.fhda.edu account. You may also review courses that will be offered by accessing http://www.foothill.edu/schedule/schedule.php.

Winter registration is Nov. 28–Jan. 8. Unless otherwise noted in the schedule, courses begin Jan. 9 and continue through March 30. For registration information for continuing students, new and former students, and high school students, access www.foothill.edu/reg/winter12.php and www.foothill.edu/admissions.php. California residents pay $24 per unit plus basic fees for Foothill courses. For more fee and refund information, access www.foothill.edu/reg/fees.php.

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. Vaccinations are administered in the Health Services Office (Room 2126) weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 2 to 4:30 p.m

Cuba In Focus: An Exhibition by American & Cuban Photographers
Foothill College presents Cuba in Focus: An Exhibition by American & Cuban Photographers, which captures the creative spirit of Cuban culture and its allure for photographers. The American and Cuban photographs will be on display through Dec. 8, at the Krause Center for Innovation (KCI) Gallery at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills. Admission to the gallery is free; parking is $2. Purchase required parking permit at dispensers in any student lot. KCI gallery 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.

During two, two-week trips to Cuba led by Foothill College Photography Instructor Ron Herman, M.F.A., the American photographers, all of whom are associated with Foothill College, captured images of Cuban life. On the second trip, they had the privilege of working closely with Havana photographers. Cuba in Focus features the work of 11 American photographers in conjunction with images from seven Cuban photographers. For more information on the exhibit and the experience of photographing in Cuba, view the exhibit blog, http://cubainfocus.wordpress.com.

American exhibitors include Katherine Bazak, Mary Bender, Harlan Crowder, Lisa D'Alessandro, Ron Herman, Bob Hills, Mary Ellen Kaschub, Robin Lockner, Laura Oliphant, Cynthia Sun and John Thacker. Cuban photographers exhibiting include Guillermo Bello, Raül Cañibano, Mario Diaz, José Manuel Fors, Eduardo Garcia, Jorge Gavilondo and Perfecto Romero

On Stage: The Laramie Project
The Foothill College Theatre Arts Department presents The Laramie Project Nov. 4–20 in the Lohman Theatre at Foothill College. Directed by Foothill Theatre Arts Instructor Lauri Smith, the play spotlights the 1998 kidnapping, torture and murder of gay college student Matthew Shepard near Laramie, Wyoming. Shortly after Shepard's death, playwright Moisés Kaufman and fellow members New York's Tectonic Theater Project traveled to Laramie, and over the course of the next year, conducted more than 200 interviews with townspeople. From these interviews the troupe wrote The Laramie Project, which chronicles the life of a town torn apart by the notorious hate crime.

Evening performances are Nov. 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees will be presented Nov. 13 and 20 at 2 p.m.

About The Laramie Project, Mike Kuchwara of the Associated Press wrote, "Astonishing. Not since Angels In America has a play attempted so much: nothing less than an examination of the American psyche at the end of the millennium."

Tickets are $16, general admission; $12, seniors, students and Foothill-De Anza employees; and $8, students with OwlCard and Foothill staff who purchase tickets in person. All tickets are $8 for the performance on Thursday, Nov. 10. Order tickets online at www.foothill.edu/theatre or purchase by phone by calling the Foothill College Box Office at (650) 949-7360.

Foothill Participates in Bay Area Star Party

As part of the Bay Area Star Party, the Foothill College Astronomy Program and the all-volunteer Peninsula Astronomical Society are hosting telescope viewing Saturday, Nov. 5, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the on-campus Foothill Observatory. The observatory will be open to all visitors. Admission is free; parking is $2. Families can look at the evening skies through a variety of telescopes Nov. 5 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Jupiter is especially well-placed for viewing and you will be able to see the four giant moons that Galileo found.

Telescopes operated by the volunteer members of the Peninsula Astronomical Society (PAS) will be set up in the area around the observatory, provided that the sky is clear. Regardless of sky conditions, members of the NASA Lunar Science Institute will provide handouts, display Moon rocks, and demonstrate Moon Zoo through which the public can help analyze the images coming back from Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. More information is posted at www.foothill.edu/ast. The event is hosted by Foothill College, Peninsula Astronomical Society, SETI Institute and NASA's Lunar Science Institute.

Purchase required parking permit for $2 from dispensers in any student lot. Failure to display a parking permit will result in a costly citation. Park in the west end of Parking Lot 3 and walk uphill to the observatory, which is located adjacent to the Krause Center for Innovation. Also, Parking Lot 5 provides additional access to the Foothill Observatory. Limited disabled parking is available in Parking Lot 4. The remainder of Lot 4 is closed due to construction. For directions to the observatory and parking lots, see the map at www.pastro.org/dnn/Observatory/Maps.aspx. A Foothill College campus map is at www.foothill.edu/news/maps.php.

As part of the San Francisco Bay Area Science Festival (now through Nov. 6), a Bay Area-wide star party at 21 different sites will be held on Saturday night, Nov. 5. Colleges, schools, observatories and science centers around the region will be open in the evening, and both professional and amateur astronomers will be on hand to offer free telescope viewing and observing tips. If the sky is cloudy, many sites will still offer indoor astronomy activities. Some institutions will also have astronomy talks and events that evening, regardless of the weather. Stargazers of all ages are invited to enjoy a stellar evening. Check out the full details of what's happening at each site at www.astrosociety.org/events/starparty.html.

Foothill Food Pantry & School Supply Bank

You can help another 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 those 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 and times are:

Tuesday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 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.

Seeking Foothill Student for Oversight Committee

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District Board of Trustees seeks student applicants for its Measure C Citizens Bond Oversight Committee. This committee is responsible for reviewing expenditures related to the district's $49.8 million general obligation bond, Measure C, approved by the voters on June 6, 2006. Currently, one student representative is needed to join the committee membership.

Appointed candidate to the independent, volunteer Measure C Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee will review and report to the public on the district's Measure C bond expenditures. Appointed candidate will attend four quarterly meetings per year.

The deadline to submit completed application materials is Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 5 p.m. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications to any of the following: E-mail: GawlickCraig@fhda.edu; Fax: (650) 941-1638; or Mail: Business Services, Foothill-De Anza Community College District, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022-4599.

Applicants must reside in the district's service area, which includes the cities of Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale and portions of San Jose, Santa Clara and Saratoga. Applicants may not be an employee, contractor, consultant or vendor of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District. The Citizens Bond Oversight Committee bylaws are available online at www.measurec.fhda.edu or by calling (650) 949-6200.

EOPS Guest Speaker Discusses Achievement Gap

Foothill's EOPS Program presents a guest speaker who will present academic inquiry, as it pertains to EOPS student populations in guest lecture that meets Wednesday, Nov. 8, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Hearthside Lounge (Room 2313). Admission is free. Complimentary refreshments will be available. You're invited to bring a friend to this lively discussion series.

The guest speaker's work examines literature related to underrepresented students and will include a discussion of strategies to close the achievement gap. Discussion topics include persistence theory, the achievement gap, critical race theory and retention strategies.

The Extended Opportunity Program & Services (EOPS) is a state-funded student support program that is designed to serve financially and educationally disadvantaged college students. The mission of the EOPS Program is to provide eligible students with access to and the support services required to successfully complete a program of higher education. According to state mandate, the EOPS Program delivers support services that are above, beyond and in addition to general school services to eligible students. Foothill College EOPS Program faculty and staff proudly serve a highly diverse population of men and women of all ages, from different backgrounds and in a variety of life stages. For more information, call or e-mail EOPS Services Coordinator April C. Henderson at (650) 949-7206 or HendersonApril@foothill.edu.

Career Focus: Green Technologies

The Foothill College Career Focus Series presents the topic of careers in green technologies Thursday, Nov. 10, from noon to 12:45 p.m. in Room 3303. Admission is free. To RSVP, call (650) 949-7229 or e-mail FriesonWillie@foothill.edu.

Series guest speaker Rich Hilt, Ph.D., has been involved in the energy business for more than 35 years, much of it directly in clean technologies. His experiences include energy management for a $2 billion Fortune 100 company; the natural gas industry in Washington, D.C.; and electric power industry. He has published several important studies on the financial and operational impact of deregulation. He was a partner in a distributed generation business serving the energy needs of big box retailers. Hilt's talk is presented in conjunction with Palo Alto University.

Film Screening: Extreme Cave Diving

The Foothill College Sustainable Learning Community and Foothill Center for a Sustainable Future present a free screening of the the film Extreme Cave Diving: Exploring the Blue Holes of the Bahamas from the acclaimed NOVA series on PBS Nov. 10 at noon in the Hearthside Lounge.

Follow Kenny Broad, Ph.D., as he dives into underwater caves that formed during the last ice age when sea level was nearly 400 feet below what it is today. They are Earth's least explored and perhaps most dangerous frontiers. With an interdisciplinary team of climatologists, paleontologists and anthropologists, Broad investigates the history of Earth's climate as revealed in this spectacularly beautiful "alternate universe."

If you would like to bring your class to this screening, call or e-mail Mia Casey at (650) 949-7408 or CaseyMia@foothill.edu so we can be sure to have adequate seating.

International Performance Competition
Do you have an international talent that you would like to showcase during Foothill College's International Education Week? Be part of the college's International Performance Competition Monday, Nov. 14, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Campus Center Dining Room. All performances will be judged by a panel of campus judges and the top three winners will be awarded prizes. All preregistered participants will receive gifts for participating. While cultural performances are preferred, no one will be turned away.

To preregister and ensure that the equipment you need is available, call or e-mail International Education Administrative Assistant Allison Largent at LargentAllison@foothill.edu or (650) 949-7105.

International Education Week is Nov. 14-18 and is a joint initiative by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education to promote multicultural awareness and the value of international education. Foothill College will join hundreds of esteemed institutions by celebrating International Education Week. For more information about IEW, access www.iew.state.gov.


"Breaking the Stereotypes" Country Fair

The highlight of Foothill College's International Education Week celebration, the "Breaking the Stereotypes" Country Fair will introduce you to numerous countries in a fair setting with tables displaying country-specific information, art, food, music and much more. The fair takes place Wednesday, Nov. 16, from noon to 1 p.m. (College Hour) in the Campus Center Dining Room.

You can represent your homeland by hosting a table at the event. Find out how you can exhibit at this fun-filled event by calling or e-mailing International Education Administrative Assistant Allison Largent at LargentAllison@foothill.edu or (650) 949-7105.

The "Breaking the Stereotypes" Country Fair is co-sponsored by the Associated Students of Foothill College, Foothill Heritage Month Series, International Education Week Planning Committee, Foothill International Programs Office, International Student Connection Club, Hong Kong Student Union, Japanese Culture Club and ESL Club.

International Education Week is Nov. 14-18 and is a joint initiative by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education to promote multicultural awareness and the value of international education. Foothill College will join hundreds of esteemed institutions by celebrating International Education Week. For more information about IEW, access www.iew.state.gov.

Open House for Cooperative Work Experience

The Foothill College Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) Program presents an free open house featuring panel discussion by employers and opportunities to network Thursday, Nov. 17, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Hearthside Lounge. Admission is free; parking is $2. RSVP by calling (650) 949-7208 or e-mailing TranPhuong@foothill.edu.

Students are invited and should bring their resumes. Representatives from a variety of industries will attend, including high tech, non-profits, construction management, health care, business and social media.

The event is sponsored by the Foothill College Career Center and Apprenticeship Program. Learn more at www.foothill.edu/programs/coop/. For more information, call (650) 949-7208 or e-mail TranPhuong@foothill.edu.

Badminton & Ping Pong Tournament

As part of the International Education Week festivities, Foothill College will host the International Student Smashtacular Badminton & Ping Pong Tournament on Friday, Nov. 18. For more information, rules and to sign up, call or e-mail International Education Administrative Assistant Allison Largent at LargentAllison@foothill.edu or (650) 949-7105.


Fall for Brahms Again Concert

The Silicon Valley Symphony is proud to bring together the musical marriage of young prodigy violinist, Stephen Waarts playing on the world famous 1732 Ferni Guarneri del Gesu violin accompanied by the Silicon Valley Symphony conducted by Michael Paul Gibson.

There are two performances of the Fall for Brahms Again Concert–first in Menlo Park at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m. and in Palo Alto at Saint Mark's Episcopal Church, on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 20, at 4 p.m. Ticket donation is $20 general; $15, seniors and students; children age 12 and younger are free with an adult. SVS is a member of the Foothill College Performing Arts Alliance. For tickets and more concert information, call (415) 287-6002 or access http://www.siliconvalleysymphony.net.

This will be another historic concert. The Silicon Valley Symphony features now 15-year-old violin prodigy, Stephen Waarts in his fourth annual appearance with the symphony. In this concert, he is returning from Philadelphia on Thanksgiving holiday during fall quarter at the Curtis Institute of Music, studying violin with the famous Aaron Rosand (a Guarneri expert), to play the Ferni Guarneri del Gesu violin.

Brighten the Holidays

CARE/CalWORKs Annual Holiday Recognition event takes place Friday, Dec. 16. Also invited are single parents in our EOPS and Veterans programs. Participating students are all single parents who attend Foothill full time. They have submitted their children's gift wishes. Those in our Foothill community who want to fulfill a child's wish (generally a $25 to $30 gift) can come to the EOPS/CARE Office in Room 8200 of the Student Services Building, to choose a wish ornament from our holiday tree beginning Monday, Nov. 21. We ask that donors return their wrapped, age-appropriate gift (with attached ornament) no later than Friday, Dec. 2. This gives Santa's elves time to check the list twice. We also accept $25 gift cards from Target. Your tax-deductible forms will be available at the EOPS front desk. For more information, call or e-mail Donna Wolf at (650) 949-7037 or WolfDonna@foothill.edu.

Deadline to Petition for Fall Quarter 2011 Graduation

The deadline to petition for Fall Quarter graduation is Dec. 1. If you intend to graduate at the end of this quarter, you are responsible for scheduling a 30-minute petition consultation with a Foothill counselor online or by calling (650) 949-7423. You must meet with a counselor to complete the petition. Schedule your appointment well before the deadline. Appointments fill up quickly; plan accordingly.

Petition to Graduate Deadlines

Dec. 1—Deadline to Petition for Fall Quarter Graduation;
March 1—Deadline to Petition for Winter Quarter Graduation;
May 1—Deadline to Petition for Spring Quarter Graduation and have your name printed in the commencement program;
June 1—Deadline to Petition for Spring Quarter Graduation; your name will not be printed in commencement program; and
Aug. 1—Deadline to Petition for Summer Session Graduation.

New Job Search Discussion Group

This fall, the Career Center debuts its Job Search Discussion Group, which is designed to answer your questions, share information, and provide resources and feedback between students. The Career Center can help students develop a strategic job-hunting process, as well as teach you effective online job search methods, networking, informational interview strategies, and direct employer contact techniques. Advance sign-up is required. Call (650) 949-7744 or e-mail FriesonWillie@foothill.edu to reserve your seat at the workshop. The group meets Thursday, Dec. 1, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Room 8330.

Jingle & Mingle Holiday Open Dance Studio

The Foothill College Repertory Dance Company presents its annual Jingle & Mingle Holiday Open Studio Friday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Dance Studio in Room 2504. Admission is free; parking is $2. Under the direction of Foothill College Dance Instructor Bubba Gong, the open studio showcases a diverse program of original student choreography, experimental works and favorite repertory classics. Appropriate for the entire family, the event includes a reception with light refreshments and a visit from a guest from the North Pole. This year, Foothill Repertory Dance Company will team up with Firefighters Toys for Tots, an independent organization that is voluntarily run by firefighters from San Mateo County. Audience members are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy that will then be given to a local child who will otherwise go without this holiday seaso n.

In homage to the holidays, repertory dancers will present Falling Snow, which depicts the story of a ballerina in a jewelry box that comes to life and features the music of Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The company will perform classics from its repertory that have been choreographed by Gong, including Jai Ho, Show Me How to Burlesque, and will feature the entire dancing ensemble from New Generation. Gong will also showcase Rolling in the Deep, a new contemporary jazz suite about conflicts in relationships and serendipity, and the interplay between silence and emotion.

Original student works include a master class in hip-hop by Nick Mendola-Poole; Lizeth Cuevas in ballet folkloricio; Trey Miller and Elana Wenger in a hip-hop and contemporary duet; Jocelyn Satterberg and Ashleigh Odom in a tango tap; Elise Dubuisson in a contemporary solo; Megan McAlister and Melissa Rebhan in a duet remix of Toxic; and Kyd Song in a lyrical hip-hop.

New resident choreographies include Bruno Mar's Runaway by Tami Burton; Quikie by Bailey Donnelly; and Blood Drums by Bubba Gong. The touring ensemble will showcase works which were recently performed in collaboration with City College of San Francisco, including a jazz solo by Tiffany Lee, martial arts solo by Lucas Randall, modern trio by Erika Mueller and hip-hop choreography staged by Christina Cortez and Jennifer Loomis. Dancers will also present excerpts from the motion picture Grease, including Hound Dog, Hand Jive, Grease Is the Word and Love Is a Many Splendored Thing.

Guest artists include award-winning ballroom dancers Bill Frankeberger and Elia Wu; Miss Dance America Melany Alvarez; the Mountain View Marauders Cheerleaders; Federico Moreno in Reggaetone and the Foothill College Pom Squad.

Parking Lots 2 and 2-A provide access to the dance studio. Visitors must purchase the required campus parking permit for $2 at dispensers in any student lot. Dispensers accept one-dollar bills and quarters. Foothill College is located off I-280 on El Monte Road in Los Altos Hills. For more information, access www.foothill.edu or call (650) 949-7354.

Financial Aid Update

You can still submit your application for financial aid for the upcoming 2011–2012 academic year. Get started by completing the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov and be sure to include Foothill's school code: 001199. Once the college's Financial Aid Office receives your FAFSA information, we'll send you an e-mail with instructions to log into your student portal to view further requirements.

You can also apply for the Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOG). The BOG application is available at www.foothill.edu/aid. If you had a BOG last term, remember that you must re-apply for the remember your previous Board of Governor's Fee Waiver (BOG) expired at the end of spring term and you must reapply for the 2011–2012 academic year. You may also complete a FAFSA to apply for a BOG.

For more information about financial aid at Foothill College, call (650) 949-7245, e-mail fhfinancialaidoffice@foothill.edu or visit the Financial Aid Office (Bldg. 8200).