** News for Foothill Students **

New Smoke-Free Campus Policy

To provide a safe learning and working environment for Foothill College students and employees, smoking is prohibited in all indoor and outdoor campus locations, with the exception of designated parking lots. Smoking is permitted only in Parking Lots 1, 1G, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5A, 6, 7. The Foothill College Health Services Office provides a variety of smoking cessation aids. To learn more about these services , call (650) 949-7243 or visit the Health Center in Room 5941. The Foothill-De Anza Community College District Board of Trustees approved a revised no-smoking policy June 20, 2005.

Earn College Credit for Your Paid or Volunteer Work

If you work 5 to 20 hours per week in a paid or volunteer position, you can earn college credit through Foothill’s Cooperative Education (Co-Op Ed) Program . Cooperative education units are transferable to the California State University system, particularly San Jose State and San Francisco State universities, and select private schools as electives. Cooperative education enables you to improve your work skills and build your employment portfolio, making you a more marketable candidate for a rewarding career. Our Web site will show you how to get started with the cooperative education course that best meets your needs, and provide you with information for the orientation session, course requirements, syllabus, grade determination, important deadlines as well as downloadable forms. Restrictions apply, so be sure to complete the separate program application , meet with program staff and review the Web site for important details.

Learn more about this exciting program at an orientation session Wednesday, Oct. 12, 1 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 13, noon; or Tuesday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m. All sessions meet in the Foothill Career Center in Room 1930. The deadline to register for Co-Op courses is Friday, Oct 21, at 3 p.m. For more information, contact Cooperative Education Director Beckie Urrutia-Lopez at (650) 949-7205.

Financial Aid Fall Seminar Series

The Foothill College Financial Aid Office teams up with several lending institutions to present the weekly Financial Aid Fall Seminar Series through Dec. 15 from noon to 1 p.m. in Appreciation Hall (Room 1501). Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. Each seminar will last approximately one hour and financial aid counselors will be available following the presentation to answer your questions. For more information, e-mail Jo Christensen or call (650) 949-6987. Fall Quarter seminars include:

• Oct. 12—Financial Aid 101; Luanne Buchman, EdFund; The process of applying for financial aid may seem complicated to the first-time student or their parent. Learn the basics of the financial aid process.
• Oct. 19—Financial Aid Deluxe; Kim Kane, USAFund; An advanced course on financial aid will help you to become your own financial aid expert.
• Nov. 3—Alternative Loans; Cheryl Barnes, CitiBank; Alternative loans supplement federal financial aid and may assist students who are not eligible for federal financial aid. This will be of particular interest to students changing careers, international students and students in higher-cost programs.
• Nov. 10—Debt Management & Consolidation; Luanne Buchman, EdFund; Learn how to reduce your monthly payments through consolidation once you graduate. Discover your options and how to decide which is best for you.
• Nov. 17—How to Manage Your Money; Michael Benson, Wells Fargo; Learn how to obtain and use credit wisely and develop a financial plan. Get advice and direction so you can maintain a great credit score.
• Dec. 1—Loan Consolidation; Cheryl Barnes, CitiBank; Loan consolidation allows you to refinance any or all eligible outstanding federal student loans and create a single new loan with one monthly payment. Learn about the benefits of consolidation.
• Dec. 8—Sub vs. Unsub; John Vacanti, Bank of America; Clear up the mystery between the two types of Stafford student loans and find out how a school determines your loan eligibility.
• Dec. 15—Identity Theft & Debt Management; Michael Benson, Wells Fargo; Find out how to avoid this growing problem and what measures to take if you suspect your identity has been stolen. Learn how you can complete college, pay for student loans and take charge of your financial future.

Foothill-De Anza District Candidates Night Is Oct. 20

The League of Women Voters (LWV) is hosting a Foothill-De Anza Community College District Board of Trustees candidates night Thursday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. in the Mountain View City Council Chambers, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, 94041. Candidates will have the opportunity to speak about their candidacies and answer questions from the audience. This event is sponsored by the LWV of Los Altos-Mountain View. For more information, email info@lwvlamv.org or call (650) 941-4846.

Celebration of Courage: An International Mailart Show for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Foothill College presents Celebration of Courage: An International Mailart Show for Breast Cancer Awareness Month through Oct. 27 in the Semans Library at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills. The exhibit features 121 pieces by 80 artists from 17 countries. Foothill students collaborated on every aspect of the show. Foothill will also send a team of walkers to participate in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Oct. 22. To join the Foothill walking team, contact Foothill Outreach Specialist Herlisa Hamp at (650) 949-7366.

Representatives from 50 Colleges & Universities Meet Foothill Students

Admissions representatives from more than 50 colleges and universities, including the University of California, California State University, private schools, and out-of-state and international institutions will meet with Foothill students at the college’s annual University Transfer Day Thursday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Library Quad. Admission is free. The event gives students the opportunity to meet one to one with admissions reps, and get answers to questions about financial aid, degree requirements, housing and more. Foothill hosts the annual event to showcase the variety of choices and options available to Foothill students as they prepare to make their transfer decisions. University Transfer Day is sponsored by the college’s Counseling Division and Career/Transfer Center. For more information, access www.foothill.edu /transfer/career/ or call (650) 949-7235.

Foothill Lively Arts

The Foothill College Drama Department stages Penny for a Song by John Whiting Nov. 4 through Nov. 19 in the Playhouse Theater (Room 1301) at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills. For ticket information, access www.foothill.edu/fa/ or call (650) 949-7360.

The Foothill College Drama Department stages Emperor’s New Clothes by Karen Boettcher-Tate Nov. 17 through Nov. 20 in Room 1001 at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills. For ticket information, access www.foothill.edu/fa/ or call (650) 949-7360.

Upcoming Holiday Observances

In observance of the Veterans Day holiday, Foothill College will be closed Friday, Nov. 11. Weekend class will meet Nov. 12 and 13.

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, Foothill College will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24-25. Weekend classes will not meet Nov. 26-27.

Peninsula Women's Chorus

The Peninsula Women's Chorus (PWC), directed by Martin Benvenuto and accompanied by Susan Soehner, presents its winter concert, An Asian Winter & Other Litanies. Click for concert dates, times, locations and ticket prices . Founded in 1966, the PWC is a 50-voice choir that performs challenging contemporary and classical music locally, nationally and abroad. It is considered the premier women's vocal ensemble in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Celebrity Forum Speakers Forum Line-Up Announced

The 2005-06 Celebrity Forum Speakers Series continues the tradition of bring the world’s best and brightest to the Silicon Valley. For the 38th season of the Foothill-De Anza Celebrity Forum, founder Dick Henning has invited back seven of the best of the series’ past. Speakers for this season include Tom Wolfe, Robert Ballard, Colin Powell, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Bill Moyers, Ken Burns and Tom Friedman. A limited number of tickets are available for the Wednesday night series. The Thursday and Friday series are sold out. All three series are held at the Flint Center at De Anza College. For more information, access www.foothill.edu/news/celebrityfor.html or call (650) 949-7625.

Foothill Helps Hurricane Victims

Foothill College has established the goal of raising $10,000 to support the victims of Hurricane Katrina from the Louisiana Community & Technical College System (LCTCS). Foothill College leaders are in direct contact with the president of LCTCS, where approximately 21,000 students and 1,000 employees have been displaced as a result of the storm. Foothill is committing its funds to an emergency relief fund to aid students and employees of the LCTCS community. Donations to the LCTCS relief fund will provide assistance to affected students who cannot afford books and personal items in the aftermath of the storm. Learn how you can make a tax deductible monetary contribution to the LCTCS Relief Fund . In addition, Foothill students who wish to participate in fund-raising and relief efforts are encouraged to email the Associated Students of Foothill College or call (650) 949-72 82.