Thursday, November 23, 2006
Monday, November 20, 2006
** CSS for Design Announcement **
COIN 65 CSS Students!
Don't forget- no physical class this week. We're meeting online! Be sure to check the Week 9 section on the class web site for lessons, homework and more.
More what you ask?? How about information and data for your Final Project!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Don't forget- no physical class this week. We're meeting online! Be sure to check the Week 9 section on the class web site for lessons, homework and more.
More what you ask?? How about information and data for your Final Project!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Thursday, November 16, 2006
** News for Foothill Students **
Watch Your Mailbox for Printed Schedule & The Heights
Watch your home mailbox for something new—the printed Winter Quarter Schedule of Classes, which is now combined with The Heights, Foothill’s community newsletter. The mailer will begin arriving in local homes after Nov. 20. The new printed schedule allows Foothill to better maximize paper and printing resources, and includes course listings and registration instructions for individual quarters. For convenience, you can also now review the Schedule of Classes online.
Be sure to review the schedule soon so you'll be ready to register forWinter Quarter classes. Registration for continuing students runs Dec. 4 through Jan. 7. Registration for new, former and transfer students is Dec. 11 through Jan. 7. Classes begin Jan. 8 and continue through March 30.
California residents pay just $13 per unit for Foothill classes. A full range of student support services is available, including financial aid, counseling, tutoring and child care.
Once registration begins, you can save time by completing registration online, reviewing the class schedule, paying enrollment fees, purchasing a parking permit and buying textbooks online at www.foothill.edu. To register by phone, call (650) 917-0509 or (408) 777-9394.
Foothill Can Help You Fund Your Future
You can’t afford not to go to college! Foothill financial aid staff can help you identify a variety of financial resources that will enable you to earn a degree or get in-demand career training for an in-demand job. Take advantage of Foothill’s online financial aid services, including an online fee waiver application, online awards and online status reports. Learn more at www.foothill.edu/aid or visit the Financial Aid Offices at the Main Campus in Los Altos Hills and Middlefield Campus in Palo Alto.
California Community Colleges Announce Enrollment Fee Reduction
The California Community Colleges recently announced the reduction of community college enrollment fees. Enrollment fees will decrease from $17 per unit to $13 per unit for California residents at Foothill and De Anza colleges, effective Jan. 1, 2007. The California Community Colleges system provides educational, career training and university transfer programs to more than 2.5 million students annually.
Review Your Student Identification Number (SID)
Before Winter Quarter registration gets under way, be certain to review your Student Identification Number (SID). Your SID is an eight-digit, system-generated number that can be used in place of your nine-digit number, which usually has been your Social Security number. Your SID will be used throughout the Foothill and De Anza student information system.
By using your SID, you're helping Foothill-De Anza prevent identity theft. A new state law requires that schools not use student Social Security numbers unless absolutely necessary, as in the case of financial aid or student employment.
If you are a new student, you must enter a nine-digit ID when you apply for admission. The SID is generated after you submit your application. If you are a continuing or former student at Foothill or De Anza, an SID has been automatically assigned to you.
You can use either your SID or Social Security number to conduct most of your college business with Foothill College and De Anza College. We encourage you to use your SID along with your personal identification number to conduct college transactions, including registration, fee payment, transcript requests, and many other college services that require identification.
To review your SID, follow these steps:
If you already have a nine-digit identification number issued to you by Foothill or De Anza college, you may use that number to complete the application process. After you submit your application, an SID will be assigned to you.
Skip the Long Line: Buy Your Parking Permit Online
Just in time for Winter Quarter online registration, Foothill now offers you a new, more convenient method to purchase campus parking permits. When you register online beginning next month, you’ll have the option of purchasing a parking permit online. When you select this method, you can immediately print out a short-term, temporary permit to display in your car that must be replaced by a permanent cling permit that will be mailed to the address you specify. You’ll be charged a service fee when selecting the immediate permit option. Look for the buy-parking-permit-online option when you register for Winter Quarter Dec. 4 through Jan. 7.
Presidential Search Progress
The nationwide search for Foothill's next president is under way. With the guidance of the Academic Search firm, a committee of representatives from the college community will begin reviewing applications in January. Review the comprehensive profile of the characteristics and qualifications Foothill is seeking in its next president.
Jewish Heritage Exhibits in Semans Library
Throughout November, the Semans Library hosts two exhibits that celebrate and prepare the college community for Foothill’s Jewish Heritage Month in January. Israel Facts is a series of educational posters about Israel. Genesis is a sculpture exhibition by famous Chilean sculptor Laila Havilio who has exhibited at the in White House in Washington, D.C., National Bank and Chilean Embassy. The gallery is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call (650) 949-7064.
Foothill's Jewish Heritage Month (JHM) kicks off an entire season of cultural and entertainment celebrations. JHM organizers have developed an exciting array of fun and informative activities that underscore the monthlong theme of Jews around the world. Guest lecturers will present a variety of topics, including Israeli Afro-American Experience, The Real Kabbalah, Muslim & Jewish Dietary Laws & Luncheon, Jews of China, Ritual Judaism and many others. Watch for more event details in future issues of Foothill Fusion.
Photo Club Exhibits Summer Excursion
The Foothill Photo Club has assembled Summer Excursion, an exciting exhibit that showcases the work of its members, at the Krause Center for Innovation. The exhibition runs through Dec. 15. KCI Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Foothill International Film Festival
Foothill’s International Programs Office is celebrating International Education Week (IEW) for the first time on the Foothill campus. IEW is a joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education to recognize the global exchange environment between the United States and other countries.
The highlight of this year's IEW will be the Foothill International Film Festival that will feature a collection of award-winning Vietnamese, French, Indonesian and Japanese films. All films will be subtitled in English, and foreign language enthusiasts are welcome. The festival runs through Nov. 16. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres receptions will be presented before each film. Admission is free. We request that you call or e-mail your RSVP to International Program Coordinator Viktoria Kolesnikova, (650) 949-7159.
The Foothill International Film Festival schedule includes:
Tuesday, Nov. 14
Location: Appreciation Hall (Room 1500)
Reception: Vietnamese hors d'oeuvres from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. in adjacent patio.
First Film Screening: 5:15 p.m.
First Film: Three Seasons (Vietnam/USA, 1999), a drama that won seven awards, is the first American film to be made in Vietnam after U.S. President Bill Clinton lifted the embargo.
Second Film Screening: 7 p.m.
Film: Le Dîner de Cons (Dinner Game, France, 1998) a winner of the César Award in multiple categories, is a delightful French comedy about a famous Parisian publisher’s tradition of weekly "idiots' dinners", at which each guest must bring an "idiot" whom the other invitees can tease.
Wednesday, Nov. 15
Location: Appreciation Hall (Room 1500)
Reception: Indonesian hors d'oeuvres from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. in adjacent patio.
Film Screening: 5:15 p.m.
Film: Arisan (The Gathering, Indonesia, 2003), a comedy/drama depicting Jakarta’s modern social elite, is the first Indonesian film with a gay theme and high-definition color enhancement.
Thursday, Nov. 16
Location: Room 1401
Reception: Japanese sushi from 5:30 to 5:45 p.m. in adjacent patio.
Film Screening: 5:45 p.m.
Film: Dare Mo Shiranai (Nobody Knows, Japan, 2004), a drama about four siblings left alone in Tokyo by their mother, is a profoundly moving film from the acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Koreeda. Yuya Yagira received best actor award at the 2004 Cannes Festival for his portrayal of Akira.
Free Student Loan Workshop
Learn how to apply for federal student loans that can help finance your education at Foothill College by attending a free student loan workshop Wednesday, Nov. 15, from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 1401. Admission is free. The event is presented by the Foothill Financial Aid Office. The workshop will emphasize debt management. Guest presenters from major lending institutions will also conduct free Stafford loan counseling. For more information, e-mail Financial Aid Coordinator I Chen or call (650) 949-7376.
The Two Gentlemen of Verona On Stage
A nerdy knight, several outlaws, a girl disguised as a boy, and a dog named Crab—mix it all together with some 1970’s color and perspective, and the result is the Foothill College Drama Department production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona. The show runs through Nov. 18 in the Playhouse Theater (Room 1301) at Foothill College. Performances are Nov. 16, 17 and 18 at 8 p.m.
This refreshingly updated version of Shakespeare's most endearing romantic comedy spotlights the timeless tale of friendship, betrayal and love. Youthful affection is the main culprit as complications abound and love triangles multiply.
Tickets are $16, general; $12, students and seniors; and $8 with Foothill OwlCard. Tickets will also be sold at the door and the price includes parking in Lots 1 or 6 only. Lot 6 provides no-stair access to the theater. To purchase tickets or for more information, access www.foothill.edu/fa/ or call the Foothill Box Office at (650) 949-7360.
Heritage Month Series Information Luncheon
If you’re interested in serving on a planning committee for Foothill's popular heritage month events, attend an information luncheon Wednesday, Nov. 15, from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 5942. Reservations are required. To reserve your place at the luncheon, call or e-mail Tricia Davoren, (650) 949-7282.
Cultural celebrations occur at Foothill from January through June. January is Jewish Heritage Month, February is Black History Month, March is Women's History Month, April is Asian Pacific Islander Month, May is Latino Heritage Month and June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Heritage Month. Each month has a planning committee made up of students, faculty and staff who organize exciting events for the education and entertainment of the campus and community. Students can earn units for planning or attending the events and faculty/staff can earn PAA/PGA credit. Students who chair planning committee meetings may earn UC-transferable units for planning and attending events.
Bay Area Kids & Their Families Will Enjoy East of the Sun and West of the Moon
To share drama and the theater experience with Bay Area kids and their families, students enrolled in the Foothill College Drama Department will present East of the Sun and West of the Moon Nov. 16 through Nov. 19 in the Smithwick Theater at Foothill College.
The performance runs approximately 60 minutes. Mid-morning shows are Thursday, Nov. 16, and Friday, Nov. 17, at 10:30 a.m. Afternoon matinees are Saturday, Nov. 18, and Sunday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m.
Advance tickets are $7. Group tickets for parties of 15 are $6 each. Tickets will also be sold at the door. To purchase tickets or for more information, access www.foothill.edu/fa or call the Foothill Box Office at (650) 949-7360.
Based on Nancy Willard's Norwegian folk tale of the same name, East of the Sun and West of the Moon is filled with extraordinary characters, puppets and a thrilling story. The show will spark the imaginations of students from kindergarten through fourth grade. Parking Lot 6 provides no-stair access to the theater. Patrons must purchase a parking permit for $2 (eight quarters).
10th Annual Silicon Valley Bowl Football Game
As co-NorCal Champions, the Foothill's Owls, who finished the season with a record of 9-1, play the 10th Annual Silicon Valley Bowl Football Game Saturday, Nov. 18, at 1 p.m. at Foothill Stadium against Sierra College (6-4). In the Owls last match, Foothill clobbered Feather River College with a final score of 61-29. Bowl game tickets are available at the gate. For more information, call (650) 949-7248.
Upcoming Holiday Observances & Instruction Dates
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the campus is closed Nov. 23 and 24. Weekend classes do not meet Nov. 25 and 26. Fall Quarter final exams are Dec. 12-15. Winter recess runs Dec. 18 through Jan. 5. Winter Quarter instruction begins Jan. 8 and continues through March 30. Review other important dates and deadlines on the college's online calendar.
The Quantum Theory of Briseis
The curtain goes up on the world-premiere staged reading of The Quantum Theory of Briseis, which was written by Palo Alto playwright Dennis Carter with direction by Ryan Rusca, of San Jose. Featuring actors from the Foothill Theater Conservatory and the college’s Playwriting Program, the show is Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 1501 at Foothill College.
Through scientific breakthroughs, The Quantum Theory of Briseis whisks audiences from high-tech Silicon Valley to ancient Troy with a layover in Hades. The theatrical odyssey explores the consequences of killing, impact of science and the meaning of love. Admission is free; donations for the Foothill Conservatory Program will be accepted. Visitors must purchase a required parking permit for $2 (eight quarters).
Foothill’s Claybodies Club Presents Ceramics Sale
Foothill's Claybodies Club will present its Holiday Ceramics Sale Nov. 28, 29, 30 and Dec. 2 in the Library Quad. Students will sell ceramics works that they have created. Items for sale in a range of prices include bowls, vases, hand-built figures and more.
Fall Poetry Reading by Foothill Students, Faculty & Staff
Members of the Foothill College Friends of the Library and Creative Writing Department will share an eclectic mix of original and favorite poems at a fall poetry reading Wednesday, Nov. 29, at noon in Room 3403. Admission is free. For more information, call (650) 949-7522.
Foothill College Dance Program Fund-Raiser Showcase Is Dec. 1 & 2
The award-winning Foothill College Repertory Dance Company, under the artistic direction of Foothill Dane Instructor Bubba Gong, will present its annual fund-raising holiday concert Dec. 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Smithwick Theater at Foothill College. The show, 21yo, celebrates the company's 21st annual season with more than 60 students dancers, Foothill alumni performers, and specialty guest artists from the community. The two-hour holiday showcase will highlight the diversity of dance styles from hip hop and ballet to jazz and ballroom to tap and world dance.
Advance tickets are $30, general; $25, student with ID; $20, group of 10 or more; and $100, reserved patron. Tickets will be sold at the door or purchase tickets by phone at (650) 949-7360.
This annual fund-raising concert benefits the Dance Program and helps defray technical production costs, provides scholarships for excellence in the arts, and funds master guest artists and companies for lecture/demonstrations, master classes and performances.
The director of the Foothill College Dance Program, Gong will workshop 12 new works this year. He is the recipient of awards from Dean Goodman and the Bay Area Critics Circle.
Parking Lots 1, 5 and 6 provide easy access to the theater. Visitors must purchase a parking permit for $2 (eight quarters).
Toy Drive for Santa Clara County Children's Shelter
Foothill’s Physical Education & Athletic Division is sponsoring its annual Season of Hope Toy & Gift Drive to benefit the Santa Clara County Children's Shelter. Currently the shelter has 50 children, and more than half of the youngsters are ages 6-10. To participate, bring a new, unwrapped gift to the division office by Dec. 6. For more information, call (650) 949-7164.
Nova Vista Symphony Plays Baroque at Foothill Dec. 9
Baroque forms and fanfares inspire the Nova Vista Symphony fall concert that will be performed Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. in the Smithwick Theater. Under the baton of Ann Krinitsky, the program will include Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks, Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5. Soloists are violinist David Wilson, and flutists Jamie Mulfinger and Christine Doxtad. Tickets will be sold at the door: Admission is $16, general; $13, seniors; and $9, students. Children under age 12 are admitted free. For information, call (408) 530-0700, e-mail info@novavista.org, or access www.novavista.org.
Important Financial Aid Deadlines & Dates
Mark your calendar now for these important financial aid deadlines and activities. For more information, access www.foothill.edu/aid.
Today—Complete your online 2006-2007 FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Jan. 1, 2007—Complete the 2007-2008 FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or complete the hard copy version of the form, which is available in the Foothill College Financial Aid Office (Room 1930). This is the first day that you can submit the FAFSA.
March 2, 2007—Deadline for new Cal Grant applicants to file the 2007-2008 FAFSA and GPA Verification forms.
March 15, 2007—Deadline to submit scholarship applications for Foothill College awards.
March 23, 2007—Priority deadline for Foothill College Financial Aid Applications.
June 1, 2007—Deadline to file the 2006-2007 FAFSA to meet the federal processor deadline for a valid application. For details, access www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Silicon Valley Symphony Fall Concert
The Silicon Valley Symphony presents Christmas Crackers, its fall concert, Saturday, Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m., at Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos. Admission is $20, general; and $15, seniors and students. Children under age 10 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. The performance will include Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, Mozart’s Serenade No. 10 in B-flat Major, Gran Partita and Double Violin Concerto by J.S. Bach. Learn more.
Holiday Hoops Camp for Kids Dec. 21-23
Girls and boys of all ability levels can participate in the Holiday Hoops Basketball Camp Dec. 21-23 in the gymnasium at Foothill College. The camp is designed for players ages 5 to 13. Players age 5-7 will play with lowered baskets. Camp runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (includes 15-minute snack break).
Camp coaches will emphasize basketball fundamentals, team concepts and full-court game play. Coaches are members of the Foothill Owls Women's Basketball Team who are 10-time Coast Conference champions.
Camp cost is $100 per player; $175 for two players; and $250 for three players from the same family or if one player is a first-time Holiday Hoops camper. The fee includes coaching, supervision and camp T-shirt. Space is limited. Make check payable to Foothill College. Mail to Foothill College, Attn: Holiday Hoops Camp, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hill, CA 94022-4599. To request registration form or for more information, call (650) 949-7356.
American Legacy
American Legacy, a portrait of Foothill Counselor Jean Thomas, which was painted by artist Milton Bowens, will be formally presented by Bowens to Foothill College at a special ceremony at the African American Museum in Oakland Dec. 2. The portrait will remain at the museum until the end of the exhibition. On Feb. 7, during Foothill College's Black History Month opening day ceremony, Bowens will unveil the portrait, which will then be permanently displayed in the Pass the Torch Office in Room 5971. The founder of the Foothill College Pass the Torch Program, Jean Thomas, who passed away in 2005, was instrumental in bringing Bowens to Foothill in 2000 to exhibit his work.
Watch your home mailbox for something new—the printed Winter Quarter Schedule of Classes, which is now combined with The Heights, Foothill’s community newsletter. The mailer will begin arriving in local homes after Nov. 20. The new printed schedule allows Foothill to better maximize paper and printing resources, and includes course listings and registration instructions for individual quarters. For convenience, you can also now review the Schedule of Classes online.
Be sure to review the schedule soon so you'll be ready to register forWinter Quarter classes. Registration for continuing students runs Dec. 4 through Jan. 7. Registration for new, former and transfer students is Dec. 11 through Jan. 7. Classes begin Jan. 8 and continue through March 30.
California residents pay just $13 per unit for Foothill classes. A full range of student support services is available, including financial aid, counseling, tutoring and child care.
Once registration begins, you can save time by completing registration online, reviewing the class schedule, paying enrollment fees, purchasing a parking permit and buying textbooks online at www.foothill.edu. To register by phone, call (650) 917-0509 or (408) 777-9394.
Foothill Can Help You Fund Your Future
You can’t afford not to go to college! Foothill financial aid staff can help you identify a variety of financial resources that will enable you to earn a degree or get in-demand career training for an in-demand job. Take advantage of Foothill’s online financial aid services, including an online fee waiver application, online awards and online status reports. Learn more at www.foothill.edu/aid or visit the Financial Aid Offices at the Main Campus in Los Altos Hills and Middlefield Campus in Palo Alto.
California Community Colleges Announce Enrollment Fee Reduction
The California Community Colleges recently announced the reduction of community college enrollment fees. Enrollment fees will decrease from $17 per unit to $13 per unit for California residents at Foothill and De Anza colleges, effective Jan. 1, 2007. The California Community Colleges system provides educational, career training and university transfer programs to more than 2.5 million students annually.
Review Your Student Identification Number (SID)
Before Winter Quarter registration gets under way, be certain to review your Student Identification Number (SID). Your SID is an eight-digit, system-generated number that can be used in place of your nine-digit number, which usually has been your Social Security number. Your SID will be used throughout the Foothill and De Anza student information system.
By using your SID, you're helping Foothill-De Anza prevent identity theft. A new state law requires that schools not use student Social Security numbers unless absolutely necessary, as in the case of financial aid or student employment.
If you are a new student, you must enter a nine-digit ID when you apply for admission. The SID is generated after you submit your application. If you are a continuing or former student at Foothill or De Anza, an SID has been automatically assigned to you.
You can use either your SID or Social Security number to conduct most of your college business with Foothill College and De Anza College. We encourage you to use your SID along with your personal identification number to conduct college transactions, including registration, fee payment, transcript requests, and many other college services that require identification.
To review your SID, follow these steps:
- Access www.foothill.edu/reg/stepschk.html;
- Select Enter Registration System;
- Select Foothill Registration System;
- Submit the appropriate login information;
- You will be directed to the Main Menu;
- Select Student ID Lookup;
- Your eight-digit SID will be displayed; and
- Write down your SID and store it in a safe place. Because your records can be accessed with your SID, you should treat your SID as you would any other important identification. Do not share your SID with anyone.
If you already have a nine-digit identification number issued to you by Foothill or De Anza college, you may use that number to complete the application process. After you submit your application, an SID will be assigned to you.
Skip the Long Line: Buy Your Parking Permit Online
Just in time for Winter Quarter online registration, Foothill now offers you a new, more convenient method to purchase campus parking permits. When you register online beginning next month, you’ll have the option of purchasing a parking permit online. When you select this method, you can immediately print out a short-term, temporary permit to display in your car that must be replaced by a permanent cling permit that will be mailed to the address you specify. You’ll be charged a service fee when selecting the immediate permit option. Look for the buy-parking-permit-online option when you register for Winter Quarter Dec. 4 through Jan. 7.
Presidential Search Progress
The nationwide search for Foothill's next president is under way. With the guidance of the Academic Search firm, a committee of representatives from the college community will begin reviewing applications in January. Review the comprehensive profile of the characteristics and qualifications Foothill is seeking in its next president.
Jewish Heritage Exhibits in Semans Library
Throughout November, the Semans Library hosts two exhibits that celebrate and prepare the college community for Foothill’s Jewish Heritage Month in January. Israel Facts is a series of educational posters about Israel. Genesis is a sculpture exhibition by famous Chilean sculptor Laila Havilio who has exhibited at the in White House in Washington, D.C., National Bank and Chilean Embassy. The gallery is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call (650) 949-7064.
Foothill's Jewish Heritage Month (JHM) kicks off an entire season of cultural and entertainment celebrations. JHM organizers have developed an exciting array of fun and informative activities that underscore the monthlong theme of Jews around the world. Guest lecturers will present a variety of topics, including Israeli Afro-American Experience, The Real Kabbalah, Muslim & Jewish Dietary Laws & Luncheon, Jews of China, Ritual Judaism and many others. Watch for more event details in future issues of Foothill Fusion.
Photo Club Exhibits Summer Excursion
The Foothill Photo Club has assembled Summer Excursion, an exciting exhibit that showcases the work of its members, at the Krause Center for Innovation. The exhibition runs through Dec. 15. KCI Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Foothill International Film Festival
Foothill’s International Programs Office is celebrating International Education Week (IEW) for the first time on the Foothill campus. IEW is a joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education to recognize the global exchange environment between the United States and other countries.
The highlight of this year's IEW will be the Foothill International Film Festival that will feature a collection of award-winning Vietnamese, French, Indonesian and Japanese films. All films will be subtitled in English, and foreign language enthusiasts are welcome. The festival runs through Nov. 16. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres receptions will be presented before each film. Admission is free. We request that you call or e-mail your RSVP to International Program Coordinator Viktoria Kolesnikova, (650) 949-7159.
The Foothill International Film Festival schedule includes:
Tuesday, Nov. 14
Location: Appreciation Hall (Room 1500)
Reception: Vietnamese hors d'oeuvres from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. in adjacent patio.
First Film Screening: 5:15 p.m.
First Film: Three Seasons (Vietnam/USA, 1999), a drama that won seven awards, is the first American film to be made in Vietnam after U.S. President Bill Clinton lifted the embargo.
Second Film Screening: 7 p.m.
Film: Le Dîner de Cons (Dinner Game, France, 1998) a winner of the César Award in multiple categories, is a delightful French comedy about a famous Parisian publisher’s tradition of weekly "idiots' dinners", at which each guest must bring an "idiot" whom the other invitees can tease.
Wednesday, Nov. 15
Location: Appreciation Hall (Room 1500)
Reception: Indonesian hors d'oeuvres from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. in adjacent patio.
Film Screening: 5:15 p.m.
Film: Arisan (The Gathering, Indonesia, 2003), a comedy/drama depicting Jakarta’s modern social elite, is the first Indonesian film with a gay theme and high-definition color enhancement.
Thursday, Nov. 16
Location: Room 1401
Reception: Japanese sushi from 5:30 to 5:45 p.m. in adjacent patio.
Film Screening: 5:45 p.m.
Film: Dare Mo Shiranai (Nobody Knows, Japan, 2004), a drama about four siblings left alone in Tokyo by their mother, is a profoundly moving film from the acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Koreeda. Yuya Yagira received best actor award at the 2004 Cannes Festival for his portrayal of Akira.
Free Student Loan Workshop
Learn how to apply for federal student loans that can help finance your education at Foothill College by attending a free student loan workshop Wednesday, Nov. 15, from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 1401. Admission is free. The event is presented by the Foothill Financial Aid Office. The workshop will emphasize debt management. Guest presenters from major lending institutions will also conduct free Stafford loan counseling. For more information, e-mail Financial Aid Coordinator I Chen or call (650) 949-7376.
The Two Gentlemen of Verona On Stage
A nerdy knight, several outlaws, a girl disguised as a boy, and a dog named Crab—mix it all together with some 1970’s color and perspective, and the result is the Foothill College Drama Department production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona. The show runs through Nov. 18 in the Playhouse Theater (Room 1301) at Foothill College. Performances are Nov. 16, 17 and 18 at 8 p.m.
This refreshingly updated version of Shakespeare's most endearing romantic comedy spotlights the timeless tale of friendship, betrayal and love. Youthful affection is the main culprit as complications abound and love triangles multiply.
Tickets are $16, general; $12, students and seniors; and $8 with Foothill OwlCard. Tickets will also be sold at the door and the price includes parking in Lots 1 or 6 only. Lot 6 provides no-stair access to the theater. To purchase tickets or for more information, access www.foothill.edu/fa/ or call the Foothill Box Office at (650) 949-7360.
Heritage Month Series Information Luncheon
If you’re interested in serving on a planning committee for Foothill's popular heritage month events, attend an information luncheon Wednesday, Nov. 15, from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 5942. Reservations are required. To reserve your place at the luncheon, call or e-mail Tricia Davoren, (650) 949-7282.
Cultural celebrations occur at Foothill from January through June. January is Jewish Heritage Month, February is Black History Month, March is Women's History Month, April is Asian Pacific Islander Month, May is Latino Heritage Month and June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Heritage Month. Each month has a planning committee made up of students, faculty and staff who organize exciting events for the education and entertainment of the campus and community. Students can earn units for planning or attending the events and faculty/staff can earn PAA/PGA credit. Students who chair planning committee meetings may earn UC-transferable units for planning and attending events.
Bay Area Kids & Their Families Will Enjoy East of the Sun and West of the Moon
To share drama and the theater experience with Bay Area kids and their families, students enrolled in the Foothill College Drama Department will present East of the Sun and West of the Moon Nov. 16 through Nov. 19 in the Smithwick Theater at Foothill College.
The performance runs approximately 60 minutes. Mid-morning shows are Thursday, Nov. 16, and Friday, Nov. 17, at 10:30 a.m. Afternoon matinees are Saturday, Nov. 18, and Sunday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m.
Advance tickets are $7. Group tickets for parties of 15 are $6 each. Tickets will also be sold at the door. To purchase tickets or for more information, access www.foothill.edu/fa or call the Foothill Box Office at (650) 949-7360.
Based on Nancy Willard's Norwegian folk tale of the same name, East of the Sun and West of the Moon is filled with extraordinary characters, puppets and a thrilling story. The show will spark the imaginations of students from kindergarten through fourth grade. Parking Lot 6 provides no-stair access to the theater. Patrons must purchase a parking permit for $2 (eight quarters).
10th Annual Silicon Valley Bowl Football Game
As co-NorCal Champions, the Foothill's Owls, who finished the season with a record of 9-1, play the 10th Annual Silicon Valley Bowl Football Game Saturday, Nov. 18, at 1 p.m. at Foothill Stadium against Sierra College (6-4). In the Owls last match, Foothill clobbered Feather River College with a final score of 61-29. Bowl game tickets are available at the gate. For more information, call (650) 949-7248.
Upcoming Holiday Observances & Instruction Dates
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the campus is closed Nov. 23 and 24. Weekend classes do not meet Nov. 25 and 26. Fall Quarter final exams are Dec. 12-15. Winter recess runs Dec. 18 through Jan. 5. Winter Quarter instruction begins Jan. 8 and continues through March 30. Review other important dates and deadlines on the college's online calendar.
The Quantum Theory of Briseis
The curtain goes up on the world-premiere staged reading of The Quantum Theory of Briseis, which was written by Palo Alto playwright Dennis Carter with direction by Ryan Rusca, of San Jose. Featuring actors from the Foothill Theater Conservatory and the college’s Playwriting Program, the show is Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 1501 at Foothill College.
Through scientific breakthroughs, The Quantum Theory of Briseis whisks audiences from high-tech Silicon Valley to ancient Troy with a layover in Hades. The theatrical odyssey explores the consequences of killing, impact of science and the meaning of love. Admission is free; donations for the Foothill Conservatory Program will be accepted. Visitors must purchase a required parking permit for $2 (eight quarters).
Foothill’s Claybodies Club Presents Ceramics Sale
Foothill's Claybodies Club will present its Holiday Ceramics Sale Nov. 28, 29, 30 and Dec. 2 in the Library Quad. Students will sell ceramics works that they have created. Items for sale in a range of prices include bowls, vases, hand-built figures and more.
Fall Poetry Reading by Foothill Students, Faculty & Staff
Members of the Foothill College Friends of the Library and Creative Writing Department will share an eclectic mix of original and favorite poems at a fall poetry reading Wednesday, Nov. 29, at noon in Room 3403. Admission is free. For more information, call (650) 949-7522.
Foothill College Dance Program Fund-Raiser Showcase Is Dec. 1 & 2
The award-winning Foothill College Repertory Dance Company, under the artistic direction of Foothill Dane Instructor Bubba Gong, will present its annual fund-raising holiday concert Dec. 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Smithwick Theater at Foothill College. The show, 21yo, celebrates the company's 21st annual season with more than 60 students dancers, Foothill alumni performers, and specialty guest artists from the community. The two-hour holiday showcase will highlight the diversity of dance styles from hip hop and ballet to jazz and ballroom to tap and world dance.
Advance tickets are $30, general; $25, student with ID; $20, group of 10 or more; and $100, reserved patron. Tickets will be sold at the door or purchase tickets by phone at (650) 949-7360.
This annual fund-raising concert benefits the Dance Program and helps defray technical production costs, provides scholarships for excellence in the arts, and funds master guest artists and companies for lecture/demonstrations, master classes and performances.
The director of the Foothill College Dance Program, Gong will workshop 12 new works this year. He is the recipient of awards from Dean Goodman and the Bay Area Critics Circle.
Parking Lots 1, 5 and 6 provide easy access to the theater. Visitors must purchase a parking permit for $2 (eight quarters).
Toy Drive for Santa Clara County Children's Shelter
Foothill’s Physical Education & Athletic Division is sponsoring its annual Season of Hope Toy & Gift Drive to benefit the Santa Clara County Children's Shelter. Currently the shelter has 50 children, and more than half of the youngsters are ages 6-10. To participate, bring a new, unwrapped gift to the division office by Dec. 6. For more information, call (650) 949-7164.
Nova Vista Symphony Plays Baroque at Foothill Dec. 9
Baroque forms and fanfares inspire the Nova Vista Symphony fall concert that will be performed Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. in the Smithwick Theater. Under the baton of Ann Krinitsky, the program will include Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks, Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5. Soloists are violinist David Wilson, and flutists Jamie Mulfinger and Christine Doxtad. Tickets will be sold at the door: Admission is $16, general; $13, seniors; and $9, students. Children under age 12 are admitted free. For information, call (408) 530-0700, e-mail info@novavista.org, or access www.novavista.org.
Important Financial Aid Deadlines & Dates
Mark your calendar now for these important financial aid deadlines and activities. For more information, access www.foothill.edu/aid.
Today—Complete your online 2006-2007 FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Jan. 1, 2007—Complete the 2007-2008 FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or complete the hard copy version of the form, which is available in the Foothill College Financial Aid Office (Room 1930). This is the first day that you can submit the FAFSA.
March 2, 2007—Deadline for new Cal Grant applicants to file the 2007-2008 FAFSA and GPA Verification forms.
March 15, 2007—Deadline to submit scholarship applications for Foothill College awards.
March 23, 2007—Priority deadline for Foothill College Financial Aid Applications.
June 1, 2007—Deadline to file the 2006-2007 FAFSA to meet the federal processor deadline for a valid application. For details, access www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Silicon Valley Symphony Fall Concert
The Silicon Valley Symphony presents Christmas Crackers, its fall concert, Saturday, Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m., at Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos. Admission is $20, general; and $15, seniors and students. Children under age 10 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. The performance will include Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, Mozart’s Serenade No. 10 in B-flat Major, Gran Partita and Double Violin Concerto by J.S. Bach. Learn more.
Holiday Hoops Camp for Kids Dec. 21-23
Girls and boys of all ability levels can participate in the Holiday Hoops Basketball Camp Dec. 21-23 in the gymnasium at Foothill College. The camp is designed for players ages 5 to 13. Players age 5-7 will play with lowered baskets. Camp runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (includes 15-minute snack break).
Camp coaches will emphasize basketball fundamentals, team concepts and full-court game play. Coaches are members of the Foothill Owls Women's Basketball Team who are 10-time Coast Conference champions.
Camp cost is $100 per player; $175 for two players; and $250 for three players from the same family or if one player is a first-time Holiday Hoops camper. The fee includes coaching, supervision and camp T-shirt. Space is limited. Make check payable to Foothill College. Mail to Foothill College, Attn: Holiday Hoops Camp, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hill, CA 94022-4599. To request registration form or for more information, call (650) 949-7356.
American Legacy
American Legacy, a portrait of Foothill Counselor Jean Thomas, which was painted by artist Milton Bowens, will be formally presented by Bowens to Foothill College at a special ceremony at the African American Museum in Oakland Dec. 2. The portrait will remain at the museum until the end of the exhibition. On Feb. 7, during Foothill College's Black History Month opening day ceremony, Bowens will unveil the portrait, which will then be permanently displayed in the Pass the Torch Office in Room 5971. The founder of the Foothill College Pass the Torch Program, Jean Thomas, who passed away in 2005, was instrumental in bringing Bowens to Foothill in 2000 to exhibit his work.
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Friday, November 10, 2006
** Advanced Web Technology and JavaScript MIDTERMs this weekend **
COIN 63-4W and COIN 70a - don't forget your midterms this weekend. Sometime between 8:00 am today and 10:00 pm tomorrow evening, log on to your Etudes site and take your test. Check your Online Guide for details.
Read the directions carefully and do your best. Good luck!
Read the directions carefully and do your best. Good luck!
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Foothill’s First International Film Festival
Foothill’s International Programs office is celebrating International Education Week (IEW) for the first time on the Foothill campus. IEW is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to recognize the global exchange environment between the United States and other countries.
The highlight of this year's IEW will be the Foothill International Film Festival Nov. 13 through Nov. 16 that will feature a collection of award-winning Russian, Vietnamese, French, Indonesian and Japanese films. All films will be subtitled in English, and foreign language enthusiasts are welcome. Hors d’oeuvres receptions will be presented before each film. Admission is free. The Foothill International Film Festival schedule includes:
Nov. 13—Barber of Siberia shows at 5:15 p.m. in Room 1501;
Nov. 14—Three Seasons shows at 5:15 p.m. and Le Dîner de Cons shows at 7 p.m. in Room 1501;
Nov. 15—Arisan shows at 5:15 p.m. in Room 1501; and
Nov. 16—Dare Mo Shiranai shows at 5:45 p.m. in Room 1401.
For more information, call (650) 949-7159.
The highlight of this year's IEW will be the Foothill International Film Festival Nov. 13 through Nov. 16 that will feature a collection of award-winning Russian, Vietnamese, French, Indonesian and Japanese films. All films will be subtitled in English, and foreign language enthusiasts are welcome. Hors d’oeuvres receptions will be presented before each film. Admission is free. The Foothill International Film Festival schedule includes:
Nov. 13—Barber of Siberia shows at 5:15 p.m. in Room 1501;
Nov. 14—Three Seasons shows at 5:15 p.m. and Le Dîner de Cons shows at 7 p.m. in Room 1501;
Nov. 15—Arisan shows at 5:15 p.m. in Room 1501; and
Nov. 16—Dare Mo Shiranai shows at 5:45 p.m. in Room 1401.
For more information, call (650) 949-7159.
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Monday, November 06, 2006
** Hot New Internships **
Sandi Urabe, from the FHDA Internship Program, asks me to post this:
We have some new internships at companies that do very high end webpages and graphics. If you have some talented students, please have them go to our website and apply. internships.fhda.edu.
The deadline has passed but she has just developed these slots last Friday so send your application ASAP! The website lists all of the vacant positions and skills required.
Do it!!!
We have some new internships at companies that do very high end webpages and graphics. If you have some talented students, please have them go to our website and apply. internships.fhda.edu.
The deadline has passed but she has just developed these slots last Friday so send your application ASAP! The website lists all of the vacant positions and skills required.
Do it!!!
Friday, November 03, 2006
** COIN 61-7W Midterm this Weekend **
Sometime between 8:00 am today and 10:00 pm tomorrow evening, log on to your Etudes site and take your midterm. Read the directions carefully and think clearly.
Here are some important items to consider before you take the midterm:
Good luck!
Here are some important items to consider before you take the midterm:
- Make sure you have a stable connection because once you log on, you won't be able to re-enter the test.
- Remember to turn off pop-up blockers so that you can see the time clock.
- Etudes will display a time clock so you can see how much time you have left on the quiz/test. Be sure to synchronize it before you begin.
- If you go over the test time limit, Etudes will not allow you to submit your answers - don't wait until the last possible minute!
Good luck!
Thursday, November 02, 2006
** Tell Us What You Think **
They're asking for it!
We invite you to share your feedback about the Foothill College Web site—www.foothill.edu—by completing a short online survey about the site and how we can better serve your needs. We value your input. Your responses will be combined with others to assist us in developing the Web site to better meet your needs. We ask that you take about 5 to 10 minutes to give us your thoughts and opinions. Please complete the survey by Nov. 10.
We invite you to share your feedback about the Foothill College Web site—www.foothill.edu—by completing a short online survey about the site and how we can better serve your needs. We value your input. Your responses will be combined with others to assist us in developing the Web site to better meet your needs. We ask that you take about 5 to 10 minutes to give us your thoughts and opinions. Please complete the survey by Nov. 10.
** News for Foothill Students **
California Community Colleges Announce Enrollment Fee Reduction
The California Community Colleges recently announced the reduction of community college enrollment fees. Enrollment fees will decrease from $17 per unit to $13 per unit for California residents at Foothill and De Anza colleges, effective Jan. 1, 2007. The California Community Colleges system provides educational, career training and university transfer programs to more than 2.5 million students annually.
Skip the Long Line; Students Can Buy Parking Permits Online
Just in time for Winter Quarter online registration, Foothill now offers students a new, more convenient method to purchase campus parking permits. When students register online, they have the option of purchasing a parking permit online. When they select this method, they can immediately print out a short-term temporary permit to display in the car that must be replaced by a permanent cling permit that will then be mailed to the address they specify. They will be charged a service fee when selecting the immediate permit option. Look for the buy-parking-permit-online option when registering for winter classes Dec. 4 through Jan. 7.
The Two Gentlemen of Verona On Stage
A nerdy knight, several outlaws, a girl disguised as a boy, and a dog named Crab—mix it all together with some 1970’s color and perspective, and the result is the Foothill College Drama Department production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona. The show runs Nov. 3 through Nov. 18 in the Playhouse Theater (Room 1301) at Foothill College. Evening performances are Nov. 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 at 8 p.m. An afternoon matinee is Sunday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m.
This refreshingly updated version of Shakespeare's most endearing romantic comedy spotlights the timeless tale of friendship, betrayal and love. Audiences watch as Valentine leaves his home and his best friend, Proteus, in search of adventure in a far away city. Proteus prefers to remain at home close to his love, Julia, but is soon sent away by his father to follow in Valentine’s footsteps. In the city both friends fall in love with Silvia who is betrothed to yet another suitor. Youthful affection is the main culprit as complications abound and love triangles multiply.
Tickets are $16, general; $12, students and seniors; and $8 with Foothill OwlCard. Ticket sales begin Oct. 20. Tickets will also be sold at the door. Ticket price includes parking in Lots 1 or 6 only. Lot 6 provides no-stair access to the theater. To purchase tickets or for more information, access www.foothill.edu/fa/ or call the Foothill Box Office at (650) 949-7360.
Free Choral Workshop & Concert with Estonian Composer Veljo Tormis
Join other vocalists for a free choral workshop Saturday, Nov. 4, at Grace Lutheran Church, 3149 Waverley Street in Palo Alto. The choirs taking part in the workshop are include Peninsula Women’s Chorus from 10 to 10:45 a.m.; Piedmont Choirs from 11 to 11:45 a.m.; and Cantabile Children’s Choir from noon to 12:45 p.m. An informal, free concert will be presented at 2:30 p.m. The Peninsula Women's Chorus (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. For more information, call (650) 327-3095.
NASA Astronomer to Discuss Planet Pluto: Maligned But Not Forgotten
NASA Ames Research Center Astronomer Dale Cruikshank will present Planet Pluto: Maligned But Not Forgotten, an illustrated, non-technical talk, Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. in the Smithwick Theater at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills. Admission is free and the public is invited. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early to locate parking. Visitors must purchase a campus parking permit for $2 (eight quarters). Parking lots 1, 3, 5 and 6 provide access to the theater. Call (650) 949-7888.
Although Pluto is only one of many worlds beyond Neptune that are now recognized as dwarf planets, it is the one we know best. And to generations of Americans who in their youth learned about Pluto's discovery by a Kansas farm boy in 1930, it is perhaps the one that is most loved. With a thin atmosphere, a layer of smog, three moons, and a patchy surface made of many kinds of ice, Pluto is the gateway to the vast outer fringe of the Solar System, where trillions of lumps of ice, rock, and organic chemicals orbit the Sun in a permanent deep freeze. Recognizing Pluto’s importance to our understanding of the outer regions of the Solar System, NASA launched the New Horizons spacecraft in January 2006. Streaking outward at nearly 70,000 miles per hour, New Horizons will reach Pluto in July 2015. The knowledge gained from this first close-up inspection of Pluto and its moons will expand our understanding of all the dwarf planets beyond Neptune. This new understanding will be all the more important as the completion of new and powerful survey telescopes begins to accelerate the discovery of new objects out there. Cruikshank is one of the world’s foremost authorities on the outer solar system. He and his colleagues discovered the ices that make up Pluto’s surface and evaporate to form its thin atmosphere. As a former amateur astronomer, he has a knack for explaining scientific ideas in simple, direct language. The lecture is presented as part of the eighth annual Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture Series sponsored by Foothill College, NASA Ames Research Center, SETI Institute and Astronomical Society of the Pacific.
Upcoming Holiday Observances
In observance of the Veterans Day holiday, the campus is closed Friday, Nov. 10. However, weekend classes do meet. The campus is also closed Nov. 23 and 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Weekend classes do not meet Nov. 25 and 26. Fall Quarter final exams are Dec. 12-15.
Silicon Valley Symphony Fall Concerts
The Silicon Valley Symphony presents its fall concerts Nov. 11 and Dec. 16. Pictures will be presented Saturday, Nov.11, at 7:30 p.m. at Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos. The concert features Symphony No. 9 in C Major, “The Great” by Franz Schubert, and Pictures at an Exhibition by Modest Mussorgsky; orch. Maurice Ravel. Admission is $20, general; $15, students and seniors. Children under age 12 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Christmas Crackers will be performed Saturday, Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m. at Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos. Admission is $20, general; and $15, seniors and students. Children under age 10 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. The performance will include Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, Mozart’s Serenade No. 10 in B-flat Major “Gran Partita”; and Double Violin Concerto by J.S. Bach. Click for m ore information.
Foothill International Film Festival: Your Eyes. Their Stories. Our World.
Foothill’s International Programs office is celebrating International Education Week (IEW) for the first time on the Foothill campus. IEW is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to recognize the global exchange environment between the United States and other countries. Foothill College is proud to join other colleges across the country in an effort to incorporate a global perspective into the campus life and strengthen our understanding of one another.
The highlight of this year's IEW will be the Foothill International Film Festival that will feature a collection of award-winning Russian, Vietnamese, French, Indonesian and Japanese films. All films will be subtitled in English, and foreign language enthusiasts are welcome. The four-day festival runs Nov. 13 through Nov. 16. Hors d’oeuvres receptions will be presented before each film. Admission is free. We request that you call or e-mail your RSVP to International Program Coordinator Viktoria Kolesnikova, (650) 949-7159.
The Foothill International Film Festival schedule includes:
Learn how to apply for federal student loans that can help finance your education at Foothill College by attending a free student loan workshop Wednesday, Nov. 15, from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 1401. Admission is free. The event is presented by the Foothill Financial Aid Office. The workshop will emphasize debt management. Guest presenters from major lending institutions will also conduct free Stafford loan counseling. For more information, e-mail Financial Aid Coordinator I Chen or call (650) 949-7376.
Heritage Month Series Information Luncheon
If you’re interested in serving on a planning committee the springtime heritage month events, attend an information luncheon Wednesday, Nov. 15, from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 5942. Reservations are required. To reserve your place at the luncheon, call or e-mail Tricia Davoren, (650) 949-7282.
Cultural celebrations occur at Foothill from January through June. January is Jewish Heritage Month, February is Black History Month, March is Women's History Month, April is Asian Pacific Islander Month, May is Latino Heritage Month and June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Heritage Month. Each month has a planning committee made up of students, faculty, staff and administrators who organize exciting events for the education, empowerment, enjoyment and entertainment of the campus and community.
Students can earn units for planning or attending the events and faculty/staff can earn PAA/PGA credit. Students who chair planning committee meetings may earn UC-transferable units for planning and attending events.
Bay Area Kids & Their Families Will Enjoy East of the Sun and West of the Moon
To share drama and the theater experience with Bay Area kids and their families, students enrolled in the Foothill College Drama Department will present East of the Sun and West of the Moon Nov. 16 through Nov. 19 in the Smithwick Theater at Foothill College. The performance runs approximately 60 minutes. Mid-morning shows are Thursday, Nov. 16, and Friday, Nov. 17, at 10:30 a.m. Afternoon matinees are Saturday, Nov. 18, and Sunday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. Based on Nancy Willard's Norwegian folk tale of the same name, East of the Sun and West of the Moon is filled with extraordinary characters, puppets and a thrilling story. The show will spark the imaginations of students from kindergarten through fourth grade. Parking Lot 6 provides no-stair access to the theater. Patrons must purchase a parking permit for $2 (eight quarters). Advance tickets are $7. Group tickets for parties of 15 are $6 each. Tickets will also be sold at the door. For g roup ticket sales, e-mail fancyfeettr@yahoo.com or call (408) 396-5130. To purchase tickets or for more information, access www.foothill.edu/fa or call the Foothill Box Office at (650) 949-7360.
10th Annual Silicon Valley Bowl Football Game
Foothill's Owls play the 10th Annual Silicon Valley Bowl Football Game Nov. 18 at 1 p.m. against another Coast Conference powerhouse to be determined next week. Kick off is 1 p.m. at Foothill Stadium. Tickets are available at the gate. For more information, call (650) 949-7248.
Holiday Hoops Camp for Kids Dec. 21-23
Girls and boys of all ability levels can participate in the Holiday Hoops Basketball Camp Dec. 21-23 in the gymnasium at Foothill College. The camp is designed for players ages 5 to 13. Players age 5-7 will play with lowered baskets. Camp runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (includes 15-minute snack break). Camp coaches will emphasize basketball fundamentals, team concepts and full-court game play. Coaches are members of the Foothill Owls Women's Basketball Team who are 10-time Coast Conference champions. The cost per player is $100 per player; $175 for two players; and $250 for three players from the same family or if one player is a first-time Holiday Hoops camper. The fee includes coaching, supervision and camp T-shirt. Space is limited. Make check payable to Foothill College. Mail to Foothill College, Attn: Holiday Hoops Camp, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hill, CA 94022. To request the cam p registration form or for more information, call (650) 949-7356.
Important Financial Aid Deadlines & Dates
Mark your calendar now for these important financial aid deadlines and activities. For more information, access www.foothill.edu/aid.
The California Community Colleges recently announced the reduction of community college enrollment fees. Enrollment fees will decrease from $17 per unit to $13 per unit for California residents at Foothill and De Anza colleges, effective Jan. 1, 2007. The California Community Colleges system provides educational, career training and university transfer programs to more than 2.5 million students annually.
Skip the Long Line; Students Can Buy Parking Permits Online
Just in time for Winter Quarter online registration, Foothill now offers students a new, more convenient method to purchase campus parking permits. When students register online, they have the option of purchasing a parking permit online. When they select this method, they can immediately print out a short-term temporary permit to display in the car that must be replaced by a permanent cling permit that will then be mailed to the address they specify. They will be charged a service fee when selecting the immediate permit option. Look for the buy-parking-permit-online option when registering for winter classes Dec. 4 through Jan. 7.
The Two Gentlemen of Verona On Stage
A nerdy knight, several outlaws, a girl disguised as a boy, and a dog named Crab—mix it all together with some 1970’s color and perspective, and the result is the Foothill College Drama Department production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona. The show runs Nov. 3 through Nov. 18 in the Playhouse Theater (Room 1301) at Foothill College. Evening performances are Nov. 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 at 8 p.m. An afternoon matinee is Sunday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m.
This refreshingly updated version of Shakespeare's most endearing romantic comedy spotlights the timeless tale of friendship, betrayal and love. Audiences watch as Valentine leaves his home and his best friend, Proteus, in search of adventure in a far away city. Proteus prefers to remain at home close to his love, Julia, but is soon sent away by his father to follow in Valentine’s footsteps. In the city both friends fall in love with Silvia who is betrothed to yet another suitor. Youthful affection is the main culprit as complications abound and love triangles multiply.
Tickets are $16, general; $12, students and seniors; and $8 with Foothill OwlCard. Ticket sales begin Oct. 20. Tickets will also be sold at the door. Ticket price includes parking in Lots 1 or 6 only. Lot 6 provides no-stair access to the theater. To purchase tickets or for more information, access www.foothill.edu/fa/ or call the Foothill Box Office at (650) 949-7360.
Free Choral Workshop & Concert with Estonian Composer Veljo Tormis
Join other vocalists for a free choral workshop Saturday, Nov. 4, at Grace Lutheran Church, 3149 Waverley Street in Palo Alto. The choirs taking part in the workshop are include Peninsula Women’s Chorus from 10 to 10:45 a.m.; Piedmont Choirs from 11 to 11:45 a.m.; and Cantabile Children’s Choir from noon to 12:45 p.m. An informal, free concert will be presented at 2:30 p.m. The Peninsula Women's Chorus (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. For more information, call (650) 327-3095.
NASA Astronomer to Discuss Planet Pluto: Maligned But Not Forgotten
NASA Ames Research Center Astronomer Dale Cruikshank will present Planet Pluto: Maligned But Not Forgotten, an illustrated, non-technical talk, Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. in the Smithwick Theater at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills. Admission is free and the public is invited. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early to locate parking. Visitors must purchase a campus parking permit for $2 (eight quarters). Parking lots 1, 3, 5 and 6 provide access to the theater. Call (650) 949-7888.
Although Pluto is only one of many worlds beyond Neptune that are now recognized as dwarf planets, it is the one we know best. And to generations of Americans who in their youth learned about Pluto's discovery by a Kansas farm boy in 1930, it is perhaps the one that is most loved. With a thin atmosphere, a layer of smog, three moons, and a patchy surface made of many kinds of ice, Pluto is the gateway to the vast outer fringe of the Solar System, where trillions of lumps of ice, rock, and organic chemicals orbit the Sun in a permanent deep freeze. Recognizing Pluto’s importance to our understanding of the outer regions of the Solar System, NASA launched the New Horizons spacecraft in January 2006. Streaking outward at nearly 70,000 miles per hour, New Horizons will reach Pluto in July 2015. The knowledge gained from this first close-up inspection of Pluto and its moons will expand our understanding of all the dwarf planets beyond Neptune. This new understanding will be all the more important as the completion of new and powerful survey telescopes begins to accelerate the discovery of new objects out there. Cruikshank is one of the world’s foremost authorities on the outer solar system. He and his colleagues discovered the ices that make up Pluto’s surface and evaporate to form its thin atmosphere. As a former amateur astronomer, he has a knack for explaining scientific ideas in simple, direct language. The lecture is presented as part of the eighth annual Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture Series sponsored by Foothill College, NASA Ames Research Center, SETI Institute and Astronomical Society of the Pacific.
Upcoming Holiday Observances
In observance of the Veterans Day holiday, the campus is closed Friday, Nov. 10. However, weekend classes do meet. The campus is also closed Nov. 23 and 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Weekend classes do not meet Nov. 25 and 26. Fall Quarter final exams are Dec. 12-15.
Silicon Valley Symphony Fall Concerts
The Silicon Valley Symphony presents its fall concerts Nov. 11 and Dec. 16. Pictures will be presented Saturday, Nov.11, at 7:30 p.m. at Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos. The concert features Symphony No. 9 in C Major, “The Great” by Franz Schubert, and Pictures at an Exhibition by Modest Mussorgsky; orch. Maurice Ravel. Admission is $20, general; $15, students and seniors. Children under age 12 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Christmas Crackers will be performed Saturday, Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m. at Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos. Admission is $20, general; and $15, seniors and students. Children under age 10 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. The performance will include Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, Mozart’s Serenade No. 10 in B-flat Major “Gran Partita”; and Double Violin Concerto by J.S. Bach. Click for m ore information.
Foothill International Film Festival: Your Eyes. Their Stories. Our World.
Foothill’s International Programs office is celebrating International Education Week (IEW) for the first time on the Foothill campus. IEW is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to recognize the global exchange environment between the United States and other countries. Foothill College is proud to join other colleges across the country in an effort to incorporate a global perspective into the campus life and strengthen our understanding of one another.
The highlight of this year's IEW will be the Foothill International Film Festival that will feature a collection of award-winning Russian, Vietnamese, French, Indonesian and Japanese films. All films will be subtitled in English, and foreign language enthusiasts are welcome. The four-day festival runs Nov. 13 through Nov. 16. Hors d’oeuvres receptions will be presented before each film. Admission is free. We request that you call or e-mail your RSVP to International Program Coordinator Viktoria Kolesnikova, (650) 949-7159.
The Foothill International Film Festival schedule includes:
- Monday, Nov. 13
- Location: Appreciation Hall (Room 1500)
- Reception: Russian tea and sweets from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. in adjacent patio.
- Remarks: Greetings from Dr. Penny Patz, Foothill College Interim President at 5:15 p.m.
- Film Screening: 5:15 p.m.
- Film: Barber of Siberia (Sibirskiy tsiryulnik; Russia, 1998), a romance/drama from the acclaimed director Nikita Mikhalkov, opened the 1999 Cannes film festival. Set in turn of the century Russia, the film is a passionate and epic love story about lost love, betrayal, honor and tsarist regime.
- Location: Appreciation Hall (Room 1500)
- Reception: Vietnamese hors d'oeuvres from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. in adjacent patio.
- First Film Screening: 5:15 p.m.
- First Film: Three Seasons (Vietnam/USA, 1999), a drama that won seven awards, is the first American film to be made in Vietnam after U.S. President Bill Clinton lifted the embargo.
- Second Film Screening: 7 p.m.
- Film: Le Dîner de Cons (Dinner Game, France, 1998) a winner of the César Award in multiple categories, is a delightful French comedy about a famous Parisian publisher’s tradition of weekly "idiots' dinners", at which each guest must bring an "idiot" whom the other invitees can tease.
- Location: Appreciation Hall (Room 1500)
- Reception: Indonesian hors d'oeuvres from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. in adjacent patio.
- Film Screening: 5:15 p.m.
- Film: Arisan (The Gathering, Indonesia, 2003), a comedy/drama depicting Jakarta’s modern social elite, is the first Indonesian film with a gay theme and high-definition color enhancement.
- Location: Room 1401
- Reception: Japanese sushi from 5:30 to 5:45 p.m. in adjacent patio.
- Film Screening: 5:45 p.m.
- Film: Dare Mo Shiranai (Nobody Knows, Japan, 2004), a drama about four siblings left alone in Tokyo by their mother, is a profoundly moving film from the acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Koreeda. Yuya Yagira received best actor award at the 2004 Cannes Festival for his portrayal of Akira.
Learn how to apply for federal student loans that can help finance your education at Foothill College by attending a free student loan workshop Wednesday, Nov. 15, from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 1401. Admission is free. The event is presented by the Foothill Financial Aid Office. The workshop will emphasize debt management. Guest presenters from major lending institutions will also conduct free Stafford loan counseling. For more information, e-mail Financial Aid Coordinator I Chen or call (650) 949-7376.
Heritage Month Series Information Luncheon
If you’re interested in serving on a planning committee the springtime heritage month events, attend an information luncheon Wednesday, Nov. 15, from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 5942. Reservations are required. To reserve your place at the luncheon, call or e-mail Tricia Davoren, (650) 949-7282.
Cultural celebrations occur at Foothill from January through June. January is Jewish Heritage Month, February is Black History Month, March is Women's History Month, April is Asian Pacific Islander Month, May is Latino Heritage Month and June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Heritage Month. Each month has a planning committee made up of students, faculty, staff and administrators who organize exciting events for the education, empowerment, enjoyment and entertainment of the campus and community.
Students can earn units for planning or attending the events and faculty/staff can earn PAA/PGA credit. Students who chair planning committee meetings may earn UC-transferable units for planning and attending events.
Bay Area Kids & Their Families Will Enjoy East of the Sun and West of the Moon
To share drama and the theater experience with Bay Area kids and their families, students enrolled in the Foothill College Drama Department will present East of the Sun and West of the Moon Nov. 16 through Nov. 19 in the Smithwick Theater at Foothill College. The performance runs approximately 60 minutes. Mid-morning shows are Thursday, Nov. 16, and Friday, Nov. 17, at 10:30 a.m. Afternoon matinees are Saturday, Nov. 18, and Sunday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. Based on Nancy Willard's Norwegian folk tale of the same name, East of the Sun and West of the Moon is filled with extraordinary characters, puppets and a thrilling story. The show will spark the imaginations of students from kindergarten through fourth grade. Parking Lot 6 provides no-stair access to the theater. Patrons must purchase a parking permit for $2 (eight quarters). Advance tickets are $7. Group tickets for parties of 15 are $6 each. Tickets will also be sold at the door. For g roup ticket sales, e-mail fancyfeettr@yahoo.com or call (408) 396-5130. To purchase tickets or for more information, access www.foothill.edu/fa or call the Foothill Box Office at (650) 949-7360.
10th Annual Silicon Valley Bowl Football Game
Foothill's Owls play the 10th Annual Silicon Valley Bowl Football Game Nov. 18 at 1 p.m. against another Coast Conference powerhouse to be determined next week. Kick off is 1 p.m. at Foothill Stadium. Tickets are available at the gate. For more information, call (650) 949-7248.
Holiday Hoops Camp for Kids Dec. 21-23
Girls and boys of all ability levels can participate in the Holiday Hoops Basketball Camp Dec. 21-23 in the gymnasium at Foothill College. The camp is designed for players ages 5 to 13. Players age 5-7 will play with lowered baskets. Camp runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (includes 15-minute snack break). Camp coaches will emphasize basketball fundamentals, team concepts and full-court game play. Coaches are members of the Foothill Owls Women's Basketball Team who are 10-time Coast Conference champions. The cost per player is $100 per player; $175 for two players; and $250 for three players from the same family or if one player is a first-time Holiday Hoops camper. The fee includes coaching, supervision and camp T-shirt. Space is limited. Make check payable to Foothill College. Mail to Foothill College, Attn: Holiday Hoops Camp, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hill, CA 94022. To request the cam p registration form or for more information, call (650) 949-7356.
Important Financial Aid Deadlines & Dates
Mark your calendar now for these important financial aid deadlines and activities. For more information, access www.foothill.edu/aid.
- Today—Complete your online 2006-2007 FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
- Jan. 1, 2007—Complete the 2007-2008 FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or complete the hard copy version of the form, which is available in the Foothill College Financial Aid Office (Room 1930). This is the first day that you can submit the FAFSA.
- March 2, 2007—Deadline for new Cal Grant applicants to file the 2007-2008 FAFSA and GPA Verification forms.
- March 15, 2007—Deadline to submit scholarship applications for Foothill College awards.
- March 23, 2007—Priority deadline for Foothill College Financial Aid Applications.
- June 1, 2007—Deadline to file the 2006-2007 FAFSA to meet the federal processor deadline for a valid application. For
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
