I am testing a new service called OdioGo, which allows blog posts to be read out loud - however, it appears they are having some problems with their updating service. All the posts from the initial setup play fine, but any I have posted since then have not been updated.
I have contacted them about this and they say they are aware of the problem and that it will be fixed soon. I hope so, as I think this could be a very useful option for many blog readers!
I'll post more info as I get it...
Friday, November 30, 2007
** Ruby on Rails course at Foothill College **
If you would like to get an introduction to web application development with Ruby on Rails, Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, CA is offering a course starting Tues. evening, January 8th, 2008, at 6pm. The course is designed for students who are already familiar with web application development using tools such as Perl or PHP.
Course description:
COIN 67 RUBY ON RAILS - WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT 5 Units
Introduction to web application development with Ruby on Rails. Students learn how to create database-driven web applications using the Ruby language and the Rails framework.
Fours hours lecture, four hours laboratory.
Advisories: Prior programming experience and CIS 52A or database experience.
Please preregister for Winter quarter by going to:
http://www.foothill.fhda.edu/reg/index.php
Course description:
COIN 67 RUBY ON RAILS - WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT 5 Units
Introduction to web application development with Ruby on Rails. Students learn how to create database-driven web applications using the Ruby language and the Rails framework.
Fours hours lecture, four hours laboratory.
Advisories: Prior programming experience and CIS 52A or database experience.
Please preregister for Winter quarter by going to:
http://www.foothill.fhda.edu/reg/index.php
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
** Testing "Listen Now" Feature **
I am currently testing an Internet service called Odiogo, which transforms textual content into audio formats downloadable directly to iPods/MP3 players and mobile phones or gives users the ability to listen to content on the web. For more info, visit http://www.odiogo.com/
Odiogo, does not currently provide support for the Listen Now feature using Safari for either Windows or Mac, however, Firefox, IE 7 and Netscape appear to work fine. Odiogo updates new posts every few hours, so this post may not be "listenable" for a while - but you can try out the ones below....
Click the Listen Now button or subscribe by clicking the Odiogo feed below on the left.
Comments welcome...
Odiogo, does not currently provide support for the Listen Now feature using Safari for either Windows or Mac, however, Firefox, IE 7 and Netscape appear to work fine. Odiogo updates new posts every few hours, so this post may not be "listenable" for a while - but you can try out the ones below....
Click the Listen Now button or subscribe by clicking the Odiogo feed below on the left.
Comments welcome...
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
** Web 2.0 Conference & Expo **
Web 2.0: The New Rules for Business
January 29, 2008
Marriott Santa Clara
January 29, 2008
Marriott Santa Clara
Overview
The Second Annual WebGuild Web 2.0 Conference & Expo is here. Web 2.0 has changed the rules for doing business on the web and created whole new markets. Learn how you can leverage Web 2.0 technologies to gain competitive advantages, find customers, and discover new business opportunities. This conference will cover popular Web 2.0 technologies as well as those shaping the future direction of the Web. Learn from industry experts and thought leaders, connect with the companies changing the rules of the game, and those redefining the future.
Early Bird Registration ends on December 31, 2007 for the Second Annual WebGuild Web 2.0 Conference & Expo. After that, prices will go up. I contacted them about student registration at a less expensive rate, but have not heard back yet...I will post here if/when I do.
Monday, November 26, 2007
PBwiki is Hiring at Foothill College
PBwiki is a small team (we have more servers than employees) but we do big
things. PBwiki is the worlds largest private wiki host and millions depend
on us for their business, their classroom, and their personal lives. We
handle a lot of data (more pages than Wikipedia!), a TON of web traffic,
and we have a lot of fun doing it. We're VC-funded but are making real
revenue.
What makes us tick? We love building useful tools for the web. We develop
new features on Monday, and deploy it to millions of users by Friday.
What makes you tick? We want you to be energetic, full of ideas, know what
a wiki is, and enjoy working with a small team of brilliant people. You
should thoroughly understand web technologies. You know how to prototype
things and quickly make them real with XHTML, Javascript/AJAX, CSS, and/or
PHP.
In exchange for your expertise here, you'll get a healthy equity package,
flexible hours and vacation, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
benefits, a 401(k), gym membership, free gourmet espresso, food, snacks,
and the experience of a lifetime.
We're interviewing right now, so please send us your resume today! Please
use your cover letter to either provide a URL to a web app you've built
ground-up, or describe a project of yours that would impress us.
For more info see:
http://pbwiki.com/content/Engineering-Jobs
things. PBwiki is the worlds largest private wiki host and millions depend
on us for their business, their classroom, and their personal lives. We
handle a lot of data (more pages than Wikipedia!), a TON of web traffic,
and we have a lot of fun doing it. We're VC-funded but are making real
revenue.
What makes us tick? We love building useful tools for the web. We develop
new features on Monday, and deploy it to millions of users by Friday.
What makes you tick? We want you to be energetic, full of ideas, know what
a wiki is, and enjoy working with a small team of brilliant people. You
should thoroughly understand web technologies. You know how to prototype
things and quickly make them real with XHTML, Javascript/AJAX, CSS, and/or
PHP.
In exchange for your expertise here, you'll get a healthy equity package,
flexible hours and vacation, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
benefits, a 401(k), gym membership, free gourmet espresso, food, snacks,
and the experience of a lifetime.
We're interviewing right now, so please send us your resume today! Please
use your cover letter to either provide a URL to a web app you've built
ground-up, or describe a project of yours that would impress us.
For more info see:
http://pbwiki.com/content/Engineering-Jobs
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
** Change to the ETUDES Login Page **
...from Judy Baker, Dean, Foothill Global Access
A recent change was made to the ETUDES login page may affect students. A new level of security was added which changes the login webpage address as follows:
https://etudes-ng.fhda.edu/portal
Notice that the login address is the same except that an s has been added: https://
The first time logging into ETUDES-NG after this change, users will be prompted to accept a secure certificate from ETUDES-NG.
You need to Accept the certificate permanently to avoid this prompt each time you login.
IF you have have relied on your computer remembering your password, you will have to retrieve you User ID and Password information and re-enter these. For information on how to do that, go to: http://www.foothillglobalaccess.org and click on Student Help Desk from the left navigation bar.
A recent change was made to the ETUDES login page may affect students. A new level of security was added which changes the login webpage address as follows:
https://etudes-ng.fhda.edu/portal
Notice that the login address is the same except that an s has been added: https://
The first time logging into ETUDES-NG after this change, users will be prompted to accept a secure certificate from ETUDES-NG.
You need to Accept the certificate permanently to avoid this prompt each time you login.
IF you have have relied on your computer remembering your password, you will have to retrieve you User ID and Password information and re-enter these. For information on how to do that, go to: http://www.foothillglobalaccess.org and click on Student Help Desk from the left navigation bar.
Friday, November 16, 2007
** Job Opportunity **
The board of the Los Altos Sister City non profit foundation is looking for some help with their web page. They can pay a student to help them (amount to be negotiated).
If you are qualified and interested, contact Chuck Lindauer (LindauerChuck@fhda.edu) with details including your resumé, including sites developed/worked on and references.
If you are qualified and interested, contact Chuck Lindauer (LindauerChuck@fhda.edu) with details including your resumé, including sites developed/worked on and references.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
** News for Foothill Students **
Winter Quarter Registration
Winter Quarter online and phone registration for continuing students runs Dec. 3 through Jan. 6. Online and telephone registration for new and former students is Dec. 10 through Jan. 6. Unless otherwise noted in the schedule, Winter Quarter courses run Jan. 7 through March 28.
Campus Offices Relocating, Some Services Will Be Limited
Several student services offices are relocating to the new Lower Campus Complex this month. To accommodate the move of personnel and equipment, some of these offices will be open for limited service on select dates.
The Megatones, a local band featuring Foothill Music Instructor Mike Sult on lead guitar, has been named a finalist in the Last Band Standing Contest sponsored by KFOX 98.5. Visit the show’s Web site to listen to and vote for The Megatones.
The Work of Gene D. Mason: Color Work Exhibit on Display
Foothill’s Photography & Digital Imaging Gallery (Room 6104) is showing The Work of Gene D. Mason: Color Work now through Nov. 30. Admission is free. Mason’s Foothill Deconstructed is a photographic study in line, shape and form seen in the examination of structural details observed during Foothill’s ongoing construction process.
24 Hours in North Beach: A Photographic Exploration Gallery Exhibit
The 24 Hours in North Beach: A Photographic Exploration gallery exhibit is on display through Nov. 30 in the Krause Center for Innovation at Foothill College. The concept was simple: Offer the Foothill College photography community an extraordinary opportunity of collaboration, learning and creativity by photographing 24 consecutive hours of life in the active, historic and artistic neighborhood of North Beach in San Francisco. Student and faculty photographers used film and digital in small, medium and large formats, and in black and white and color to capture the visual poetry of colors, people and architecture. Learn more at www.foothillphotoclub.com
Foothill-De Anza Seeks Residents to Serve on Oversight Committee
The Foothill-De Anza Community College District (FHDA) Board of Trustees is seeking applicants who live within the district for four seats on its Measure C Citizens Bond Oversight Committee. The deadline for completed applications is Friday, Nov. 9, at 5 p.m. FHDA’s Measure C, a $490.8 million general obligation bond measure, was approved by 65.69 percent of the voters on June 6, 2006. Additional information about the committee, including its bylaws, is available online. For more information, call (650) 949-6100 or e-mail chancellor@fhda.edu
New Horizons at Jupiter…and Some Saturn News
As part of the ninth annual Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture Series, Dr. Jeff Moore of NASA Ames will present Ice Volcanoes of Enceladus & New Horizon Flyby of Jupiter, an illustrated, non-technical talk, Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Smithwick Theatre at Foothill College. Admission is free and the public is invited. The free lecture series is sponsored by the Foothill College Astronomy Program, NASA Ames Research Center, SETI Institute and Astronomical Society of the Pacific. Visitors must purchase a campus parking permit for $2. Parking lots 1, 5 and 6 provide access to the theatre. For more information, access www.foothill.edu or call (650) 949-7888
Foothill International Film Festival
As part of International Education Week, Foothill College presents its annual International Film Festival Nov. 13-16. All films include English subtitles and screen at 5:30 p.m. in Appreciation Hall (Room 1501). Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. Complimentary refreshments will be served in the patio adjacent to Appreciation Hall at 5 p.m.
The films included in the festival include I Cento Passi (Italy) on Tuesday, Nov. 13; Im Juli (Germany) and The Rebel (Vietnam) on Wednesday, Nov. 14; Magnifico (Philippines) on Thursday, Nov. 15; and Walk on Water (Israel) on Friday, Nov. 16.
The festival is sponsored by the Foothill College and De Anza College International Education Programs. To reserve seats, call or e-mail International Programs Administrative Assistant Allison Largent, (650)949-7105.
Make the Holidays Brighter for Children of Foothill Students
Make the holidays brighter for the children of Foothill students who receive assistance from the college’s Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) and CalWORKs programs. Consider giving an age-appropriate gift for a child. Please bring your gift to the EOPS Office by Nov. 16. For more information on needed items, call or e-mail EOPS Assistant Lily Luu, (650) 949-7037
Foothill Actors Bring The Jungle Book to Life
Students enrolled in the intensive Foothill Theatre Conservatory Program will bring Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book to life for Bay Area kids and their families Nov. 15-18 in the Smithwick Theatre at Foothill College. Morning performances are Nov. 15 and 16 at 10:30 a.m. Afternoon shows are Nov. 17 and 18 at 2 p.m. One evening performance will be staged Nov. 18 at 5 p.m.
Tickets are $7. Discounted tickets for groups of 15 or more are $6. To purchase tickets online, access www.foothill.edu/fa or call (650) 949-7360. For group ticket sales, call or e-mail Lauren Mack, (415) 497-4911. Patrons must purchase a parking permit for $2. Parking Lots 1, 5 and 6 provide access to the theatre.
Foothill 50th Anniversary Dance Party Concert
Under the direction of Foothill Dance Instructor Bubba Gong, the award-winning Foothill Repertory Dance Company presents Dance Party, its winter concert, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Smithwick Theatre. With a cast of more than 100 dancers and guest artists, the show will feature a diversity of dance from Pavarotti to the Pussy Cat Dolls. The family friendly production includes a variety of dance forms such as ballet, hip hop, tap, modern, lyrical, ballroom, contemporary, jazz, world dance, Latin, spoken word and flag corps. Tickets are $25, general; $100 reserved patron. To reserve passes or purchase tickets, call the Foothill Box Office at (650) 949-7360
Fall Quarter Graduation
If you intend to graduate at the conclusion of Fall Quarter 2007, you must meet with a Foothill counselor and submit the required petition form by Dec. 1. To schedule a petition consultation with a Foothill counselor, call (650) 949-7423
A Tale of Two Symphonies Concert
The Silicon Valley Symphony presents A Tale of Two Symphonies Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos. The performance will include Brahms Symphony No. 1 in C minor and Saint-SaÎns Symphony No. 3 in C minor Organ Symphony. Tickets will be sold at the door and are $20, general; $15, seniors and students; and free for children under age 12. For more information, call (408) 873-9000.
Study in Italy This Spring
Spend spring in Florence as you study Italian life and culture with Foothill-De Anza faculty. Learn about the Foothill-De Anza Community College District Campus Abroad Program by attending an informational meeting Wednesday, Dec. 5, from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 6302. Curriculum, trip costs, and other topics will be detailed. FHDA’s Campus Abroad in Florence runs April 27 through June 25. For more information, call (650) 949-7614.
Athletics Department Hosts Toy Drive
Student-athletes are coordinating a toy drive to benefit youngsters who reside in local children’s shelters. You can participate by bringing a new, unwrapped toy to the Physical Education Division Office in Room 2712 by Dec. 6. For more information, call (650) 949-7164
Nova Vista Symphony Offers Family Concert Dec. 8
Nova Vista Symphony presents Charmers, Jokesters & Comedians, its winter concert, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. in the Smithwick Theatre at Foothill. Violinist David Southorn, winner of the 2006-2007 Nova Vista Symphony and Fremont Symphony Young Artist competitions, will perform the third movement of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. The afternoon timing and program of six light pieces, including familiar melodies, will make the concert especially appealing to families. The program includes music by Rimsky-Korsakov, Piston, Saint-Saens and Sousa as well as Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. Tickets are available at www.novavista.org and at the door.
Final Exams Are Dec. 11-14
Final examinations are given in all courses except physical education activity, CNSL 50, cooperative education and tutoring courses. Final examinations normally will not be given in advance of the scheduled time. You are responsible for taking all assigned final exams. Failure to take the final exam will result in an F grade. If you miss a final exam for a legitimate reason, you should immediately communicate with your instructors and counselor. Review the final exam schedule.
OLA Hosts Book Drive for Incarcerated Women
Foothill’s Organizacion Latinos Americana (OLA) has teamed up with the Santa Clara County Commission on the Status of Women for a holiday book drive to collect easy-to-read material for women who are lodged at Elmwood Jail. Now through Dec. 14, you can bring new and almost new paperback books—from how-to and self-help books to novels and non-fiction—to on-campus drop-off locations in the Student Success Center, Cooperative Work Experience Program Office, Counseling Lobby, Student Activities Office and FHDA District Office. For more information, call or e-mail Cooperative Education Coordinator Beckie Urrutia-Lopez at (650) 949-7205.
Apply Early for Scholarships
Foothill offers numerous scholarships for students of all majors and interests. You can use scholarship money to pay for books, computer gear and even to offset living expenses. The key to receiving a scholarship is reviewing each award’s criteria and submitting the required essay and related forms well before the Feb. 14 deadline. Review Foothill’s scholarship listings.
This is an excellent time to begin researching scholarships, downloading application materials, writing your essay and requesting letters of recommendation. Scholarships will be awarded during Spring Quarter.
Of particular note for scholarship hunters is the Foothill College Commission Scholarship, which will award two students with $1,500 each. To apply for this award, you must be preparing to transfer and have completed a minimum of 45 transferable quarter units with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Community service to Foothill College and/or the community served by the college should be emphasized in your essay. Your volunteer experience will play a major role in the final selection process. Pick up the application for this scholarship in person in the Financial Aid Office.
Planning to Transfer to UC Santa Cruz?
If you’re planning to transfer to UC Santa Cruz, you’ll want to learn more about the Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Award and its $20,000 scholarship. The application form is available now in the Financial Aid Office. The deadline to submit application materials for this award is Feb. 1.
Winter Quarter online and phone registration for continuing students runs Dec. 3 through Jan. 6. Online and telephone registration for new and former students is Dec. 10 through Jan. 6. Unless otherwise noted in the schedule, Winter Quarter courses run Jan. 7 through March 28.
Campus Offices Relocating, Some Services Will Be Limited
Several student services offices are relocating to the new Lower Campus Complex this month. To accommodate the move of personnel and equipment, some of these offices will be open for limited service on select dates.
- The Admissions & Records Office will move to Room 8101 in Building 8200. Limited services will be available in Room 1927 through Nov. 9. The office will open in its new location Nov. 13 at 2 p.m.
- The Financial Aid Office will move to Building 8200. Limited service will be available Nov. 16. The office will be closed Nov. 19-23.
- The Counseling Division, Career Center and Transfer Center will move to Building 8000. Counselors and staff will move Nov. 13-16. Counseling appointments will not be available Nov. 15-16. The office will open in its new location Nov. 19
The Megatones, a local band featuring Foothill Music Instructor Mike Sult on lead guitar, has been named a finalist in the Last Band Standing Contest sponsored by KFOX 98.5. Visit the show’s Web site to listen to and vote for The Megatones.
The Work of Gene D. Mason: Color Work Exhibit on Display
Foothill’s Photography & Digital Imaging Gallery (Room 6104) is showing The Work of Gene D. Mason: Color Work now through Nov. 30. Admission is free. Mason’s Foothill Deconstructed is a photographic study in line, shape and form seen in the examination of structural details observed during Foothill’s ongoing construction process.
24 Hours in North Beach: A Photographic Exploration Gallery Exhibit
The 24 Hours in North Beach: A Photographic Exploration gallery exhibit is on display through Nov. 30 in the Krause Center for Innovation at Foothill College. The concept was simple: Offer the Foothill College photography community an extraordinary opportunity of collaboration, learning and creativity by photographing 24 consecutive hours of life in the active, historic and artistic neighborhood of North Beach in San Francisco. Student and faculty photographers used film and digital in small, medium and large formats, and in black and white and color to capture the visual poetry of colors, people and architecture. Learn more at www.foothillphotoclub.com
Foothill-De Anza Seeks Residents to Serve on Oversight Committee
The Foothill-De Anza Community College District (FHDA) Board of Trustees is seeking applicants who live within the district for four seats on its Measure C Citizens Bond Oversight Committee. The deadline for completed applications is Friday, Nov. 9, at 5 p.m. FHDA’s Measure C, a $490.8 million general obligation bond measure, was approved by 65.69 percent of the voters on June 6, 2006. Additional information about the committee, including its bylaws, is available online. For more information, call (650) 949-6100 or e-mail chancellor@fhda.edu
New Horizons at Jupiter…and Some Saturn News
As part of the ninth annual Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture Series, Dr. Jeff Moore of NASA Ames will present Ice Volcanoes of Enceladus & New Horizon Flyby of Jupiter, an illustrated, non-technical talk, Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Smithwick Theatre at Foothill College. Admission is free and the public is invited. The free lecture series is sponsored by the Foothill College Astronomy Program, NASA Ames Research Center, SETI Institute and Astronomical Society of the Pacific. Visitors must purchase a campus parking permit for $2. Parking lots 1, 5 and 6 provide access to the theatre. For more information, access www.foothill.edu or call (650) 949-7888
Foothill International Film Festival
As part of International Education Week, Foothill College presents its annual International Film Festival Nov. 13-16. All films include English subtitles and screen at 5:30 p.m. in Appreciation Hall (Room 1501). Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. Complimentary refreshments will be served in the patio adjacent to Appreciation Hall at 5 p.m.
The films included in the festival include I Cento Passi (Italy) on Tuesday, Nov. 13; Im Juli (Germany) and The Rebel (Vietnam) on Wednesday, Nov. 14; Magnifico (Philippines) on Thursday, Nov. 15; and Walk on Water (Israel) on Friday, Nov. 16.
The festival is sponsored by the Foothill College and De Anza College International Education Programs. To reserve seats, call or e-mail International Programs Administrative Assistant Allison Largent, (650)949-7105.
Make the Holidays Brighter for Children of Foothill Students
Make the holidays brighter for the children of Foothill students who receive assistance from the college’s Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) and CalWORKs programs. Consider giving an age-appropriate gift for a child. Please bring your gift to the EOPS Office by Nov. 16. For more information on needed items, call or e-mail EOPS Assistant Lily Luu, (650) 949-7037
Foothill Actors Bring The Jungle Book to Life
Students enrolled in the intensive Foothill Theatre Conservatory Program will bring Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book to life for Bay Area kids and their families Nov. 15-18 in the Smithwick Theatre at Foothill College. Morning performances are Nov. 15 and 16 at 10:30 a.m. Afternoon shows are Nov. 17 and 18 at 2 p.m. One evening performance will be staged Nov. 18 at 5 p.m.
Tickets are $7. Discounted tickets for groups of 15 or more are $6. To purchase tickets online, access www.foothill.edu/fa or call (650) 949-7360. For group ticket sales, call or e-mail Lauren Mack, (415) 497-4911. Patrons must purchase a parking permit for $2. Parking Lots 1, 5 and 6 provide access to the theatre.
Foothill 50th Anniversary Dance Party Concert
Under the direction of Foothill Dance Instructor Bubba Gong, the award-winning Foothill Repertory Dance Company presents Dance Party, its winter concert, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Smithwick Theatre. With a cast of more than 100 dancers and guest artists, the show will feature a diversity of dance from Pavarotti to the Pussy Cat Dolls. The family friendly production includes a variety of dance forms such as ballet, hip hop, tap, modern, lyrical, ballroom, contemporary, jazz, world dance, Latin, spoken word and flag corps. Tickets are $25, general; $100 reserved patron. To reserve passes or purchase tickets, call the Foothill Box Office at (650) 949-7360
Fall Quarter Graduation
If you intend to graduate at the conclusion of Fall Quarter 2007, you must meet with a Foothill counselor and submit the required petition form by Dec. 1. To schedule a petition consultation with a Foothill counselor, call (650) 949-7423
A Tale of Two Symphonies Concert
The Silicon Valley Symphony presents A Tale of Two Symphonies Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos. The performance will include Brahms Symphony No. 1 in C minor and Saint-SaÎns Symphony No. 3 in C minor Organ Symphony. Tickets will be sold at the door and are $20, general; $15, seniors and students; and free for children under age 12. For more information, call (408) 873-9000.
Study in Italy This Spring
Spend spring in Florence as you study Italian life and culture with Foothill-De Anza faculty. Learn about the Foothill-De Anza Community College District Campus Abroad Program by attending an informational meeting Wednesday, Dec. 5, from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 6302. Curriculum, trip costs, and other topics will be detailed. FHDA’s Campus Abroad in Florence runs April 27 through June 25. For more information, call (650) 949-7614.
Athletics Department Hosts Toy Drive
Student-athletes are coordinating a toy drive to benefit youngsters who reside in local children’s shelters. You can participate by bringing a new, unwrapped toy to the Physical Education Division Office in Room 2712 by Dec. 6. For more information, call (650) 949-7164
Nova Vista Symphony Offers Family Concert Dec. 8
Nova Vista Symphony presents Charmers, Jokesters & Comedians, its winter concert, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. in the Smithwick Theatre at Foothill. Violinist David Southorn, winner of the 2006-2007 Nova Vista Symphony and Fremont Symphony Young Artist competitions, will perform the third movement of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. The afternoon timing and program of six light pieces, including familiar melodies, will make the concert especially appealing to families. The program includes music by Rimsky-Korsakov, Piston, Saint-Saens and Sousa as well as Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. Tickets are available at www.novavista.org and at the door.
Final Exams Are Dec. 11-14
Final examinations are given in all courses except physical education activity, CNSL 50, cooperative education and tutoring courses. Final examinations normally will not be given in advance of the scheduled time. You are responsible for taking all assigned final exams. Failure to take the final exam will result in an F grade. If you miss a final exam for a legitimate reason, you should immediately communicate with your instructors and counselor. Review the final exam schedule.
OLA Hosts Book Drive for Incarcerated Women
Foothill’s Organizacion Latinos Americana (OLA) has teamed up with the Santa Clara County Commission on the Status of Women for a holiday book drive to collect easy-to-read material for women who are lodged at Elmwood Jail. Now through Dec. 14, you can bring new and almost new paperback books—from how-to and self-help books to novels and non-fiction—to on-campus drop-off locations in the Student Success Center, Cooperative Work Experience Program Office, Counseling Lobby, Student Activities Office and FHDA District Office. For more information, call or e-mail Cooperative Education Coordinator Beckie Urrutia-Lopez at (650) 949-7205.
Apply Early for Scholarships
Foothill offers numerous scholarships for students of all majors and interests. You can use scholarship money to pay for books, computer gear and even to offset living expenses. The key to receiving a scholarship is reviewing each award’s criteria and submitting the required essay and related forms well before the Feb. 14 deadline. Review Foothill’s scholarship listings.
This is an excellent time to begin researching scholarships, downloading application materials, writing your essay and requesting letters of recommendation. Scholarships will be awarded during Spring Quarter.
Of particular note for scholarship hunters is the Foothill College Commission Scholarship, which will award two students with $1,500 each. To apply for this award, you must be preparing to transfer and have completed a minimum of 45 transferable quarter units with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Community service to Foothill College and/or the community served by the college should be emphasized in your essay. Your volunteer experience will play a major role in the final selection process. Pick up the application for this scholarship in person in the Financial Aid Office.
Planning to Transfer to UC Santa Cruz?
If you’re planning to transfer to UC Santa Cruz, you’ll want to learn more about the Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Award and its $20,000 scholarship. The application form is available now in the Financial Aid Office. The deadline to submit application materials for this award is Feb. 1.
Friday, November 09, 2007
** COIN 63 and 76 Midterm Exams This Weekend **
If you are in COIN 63 or COIN 76, you have a midterm exam due this weekend. Sometime between 8:00 am today and 10:00 pm Saturday, log on to Etudes NG and choose Test Center. You can review test taking in the Modules > Student User Guide 1.3 Taking Tests or click the My Workspace tab and then choose Learn how to take tests in the system (on the right under Tips and Information).Advanced Web Technology students: your test is due by 10:00 Saturday evening.
Multimedia Tools students: your test is due by 10:00 Sunday evening.
See your weekly Online Guide for more info...
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
** Test Driven Development & JUnit **
Elaine Haight's CIS 27 A class will be having a guest speaker next week who will speak on test driven development and JUnit. If you are interested, Elaine urges you to attend!
David Vydra, Google
Test Driven Development & JUnit
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007 10:00 am
Room 4204 Main Campus
David Vydra, Google
Test Driven Development & JUnit
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007 10:00 am
Room 4204 Main Campus
Friday, November 02, 2007
** COIN 61 Midterm Exam This Weekend **
If you are in COIN 61, you have a midterm exam this weekend. Sometime between 8:00 am today and 10:00 pm Saturday, log on to Etudes NG and choose Test Center. You can review test taking in the Modules > Student User Guide 1.3 Taking Tests or click the My Workspace tab and then choose Learn how to take tests in the system (on the right under Tips and Information).
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