Wednesday, December 31, 2008
** Orientation to ETUDES NG **
If you are new to online education, please plan to attend our on-campus Orientation to ETUDES NG for Students events scheduled for Tuesday, January 6th, 2009, 3-5 pm or Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 12:0-2:00 pm in KCI Room 4008. Contact Dave Garrido (garridodavid@fhda.edu) for details.
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
** News for Foothill Students **
Expect Delays Entering & Exiting the Foothill Campus throughout December
The city of Los Altos is installing median sidewalks along El Monte Road. To keep workers and drivers safe, the two lanes on El Monte Road will be reduced to a single lane. Allow yourself extra time, and expect delays entering and exiting the Foothill campus. City officials expect this project to be completed by the end of December. Entering/exiting at the Moody Road entrance near Lot 7, near the fire station, may alleviate some congestion. We ask for your patience to ensure safety for all.
Free Emergency Contraceptives Available at On-Campus Health Center
The on-campus Health Services Office provides students with free emergency contraceptives such as the morning-after and Plan B pills. The center teams up with Planned Parenthood to provide this service. For more information, call (650) 949-7243 or visit the center in Room 2126 of the Campus Center Building. Center hours are Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed during lunch.
For On-Campus Emergencies, Call 911
Should you ever confront a health emergency on campus, call 911 immediately. Do not call the on-campus Health Services Office. Health Services staff are not emergency responders and do not function in this role for Foothill College. It is critical that students, faculty and staff understand that 911 is the first call to make for all health and safety emergencies at Foothill
Peninsula Women's Chorus Presents Seven Joys
The Peninsula Women's Chorus (PWC) begins its 42nd season with Seven Joys, featuring San Francisco composer Kirke Mechem's beloved Seven Joys of Christmas and the seven movements of Autumn Landscapes by renowned Estonian composer and PWC friend Veljo Tormis. Performances are Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado, in Palo Alto; Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. at Mission Santa Clara at Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, in Santa Clara; and Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Seminary, 320 Middlefield Road, in Menlo Park. Purchase advance tickets online. Advance-purchase tickets are $18, general; $15, student/senior. Tickets also sold at the door. For more information, access the PWC Web site or call (650) 327-3095
Find Out How You Can Study Archeology in Ecuador with Foothill College This Summer
Foothill College will present a unique five-week campus abroad journey for Summer 2009 as students travel to Ecuador to live, study and work side by side with international scientists to uncover objects in ancient archeology digs, attend field trips and participate in service learning projects. Learn more about the program and meet Foothill Anthropology Instructor Sam Connell, Ph.D., who will lead Foothill's Ecuador trip, by attending a free information session Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. in Room 3101 at Foothill College. Admission is free; parking is $2. Connell will detail the program's required coursework and unit load; what experiences participants can expect; costs; application procedures; and living quarters, meals and laundry service. In addition, you'll hear what special trips/excursions are available and included in the program cost. The trip runs June 28 through July 25, 2009. The program fee includes housing, meals, social activities and cultu ral excursions. Financial aid is available. Space is limited and applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about the program, deposit and application procedures. For more information, call or e-mail Samuel Connell, (650) 949-7614.
OLA Holiday Tamale Fundraiser
Foothill’s Organizacion Latino Americana (OLA) presents its holiday tamale fundraiser featuring choices of chicken, beef, pork, dulce (sweet), and jalapeño and cheese at $15 per dozen. Orders can be mixed. Prepaid orders are due Dec. 12 at 4:30 p.m. and pick up is Dec. 18 at noon in the employee lounge in Room 1929. Personal check and cash are accepted. All proceed will go toward an OLA scholarship. To request an order form, call or e-mail OLA representative Antoinette Chavez, (650) 949-7057. For more information, call or e-mail OLA representative Sofia Abad, (650) 949-7465.
Interested in an On-Campus Organic Garden?
The Foothill Sustainability Committee is working on several on-campus, green-based initiatives, including the feasibility of an on-campus organic garden. Please take the committee’s three-minute Sustainability Survey. Your feedback will help gauge the interest in the organic garden project and assist the committee as it defines its goals and objectives.
Free Flu Vaccinations for Students
It's vaccination season and Foothill students with documentation of current registration can get a flu shot at no charge while supplies last at the Foothill Health Services Office in the Campus Center in Room 2126. Flu shots are administered Mondays through Fridays, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 2126 on the Main Campus. Infection control begins with respiratory manners, which includes staying home when you are ill, frequently washing your hands, sneezing into your flexed elbow and disposing of tissues. For clinic hours at the Main and Middlefield campuses, call (650) 949-7243.
Research & Apply Early for Scholarships
Winter recess is an excellent time to research Foothill scholarships, download application materials, write essays and request letters of recommendation now. The key to earning a scholarship is reviewing each award's criteria and submitting the required essay and related forms well before the Feb. 12 deadline. Scholarships will be awarded during Spring Quarter. 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.
CreatiVision3 Exhibition
CreatiVision3, a digital photography show featuring the images of Barbara Collins, Tamara Barr and Marcia Bhide, runs through Dec. 7 in the Foothill College Photography Department Gallery in Building 6100. Bhide, Barr and Collins are all either current or former students in the college’s Photography & Digital Imaging Department. They have won numerous awards for their work and have shown extensively throughout the Bay Area. Each artist works with camera and computer to produce works that demonstrate just how far digital imaging has come in a very short time. Admission is free. Gallery hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m.; Tuesdays from 1 to 10 p.m.; Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m.; and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call (650) 949-7014.
Free, Rapid HIV Testing to Commemorate World AIDS Day
To commemorate World AIDS Day, the Foothill Health Services Office will offer free rapid HIV testing and counseling to Foothill students through Dec. 12. To schedule an appointment, visit Room 2126 or call (650) 949-7243. World AIDS Day brings people from around the world together with a single effort: To raise awareness about HIV and express global solidarity with people living with HIV.
Deadline to Petition for Fall Quarter 2008 Graduation
The deadline to petition for Fall Quarter graduation is Dec. 1. If you intend to graduate at the end of this quarter, you are responsible for scheduling a petition consultation with a Foothill counselor online at meetcounselor.hereweb.com or by calling (650) 949-7423.
Student & Faculty Work Featured at Video Showcase
The Foothill Video Arts Department presents a daylong showcase of student and faculty videos Monday, Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Campus Center Dining Hall. Admission is free. See what video students are creating from a variety of Foothill video courses, including Web video, digital video production, video editing, sound editing and animation, and audio for video. For more information, call (650) 949-7262 or e-mail ShidlerAmy@foothill.edu.
Families Can Enjoy The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at Foothill College
The Foothill College Theatre Arts Department teams up with Peninsula Youth Theatre for an exciting production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Dec. 4 through Dec. 7 in the Smithwick Theatre at Foothill College. Presented for children and their families, performances are Dec. 4 and Dec. 5 at 10:15 a.m.; Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.; and Dec. 7 at 2 p.m.
A classic story for kids and adults, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe chronicles the adventures of four siblings as they take a trip through a strange wardrobe to the magical land of Narnia, where the treacherous White Witch has cast a spell of eternal winter over the land populated by animals and mystical creatures. In a climactic struggle pitting the forces of good versus evil, the children try to fulfill the prophecy that will return Narnia to its rightful ruler, Aslan the Lion.
Tickets are $7. Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more. To purchase tickets, call the Foothill Box Office at (650) 949-7360 or purchase tickets online at www.foothill.edu/fa. For school-group sales, call PYT at (650) 988-8798, ext. 303. Visitors must purchase a campus parking permit for $2; permit not required for busses. Parking lots 1, 7 and 8 provide stair and no-stair access to the theatre.
Dance Open House Featuring Works in Progress
The award-winning Foothill College Dance Department presents an open house and showcase of original student choreography works in progress in the Dance Studio Friday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call (650) 949-7354.
One Book, One College, One Community Project
Based on its on- and off-campus success, Foothill is reprising its One Book, One College, One Community Initiative that encourage students, community members, faculty and staff to read a chosen book and participate in events related to the selected work. The book selected for the 2008-2009 academic year is Not a Genuine Black Man by Bay Area author/actor/comedian Brian Copeland.
But audiences don't have to wait to pick up the book to hear from Copeland. The award-winning artist will give a one-night-only performance of Not a Genuine Black Man, his acclaimed one-man show, Friday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. in the Smithwick Theatre at Foothill College. A reception and book signing will follow. Tickets are $25, general admission; $20, student with identification. To purchase tickets, call (650) 949-7360.
After a smash run off-Broadway, Copeland's Not a Genuine Black Man holds the record for the longest running solo show in San Francisco history. The multi-talented comedian, writer, television host, talk radio host and commentator has basked in the glow of both public and critical acclaim for nearly a decade. His incisive, cutting-edge standup comedy material and his unique ability to hilariously cut to the heart of some of our most serious social and political problems has earned him spots as the opening act for such diverse artists as Ray Charles, Ringo Starr, James Brown, Etta James, Smokey Robinson and Aretha Franklin, among others. Not a Genuine Black Man deals with the lingering effects of Copeland's childhood spent as an African American in the then predominantly white Bay Area suburb of San Leandro. The show's themes of isolation, racial identity and redemption strike a central nerve in audiences. The San Francisco Chronicle called it, "...a bea utiful mix of wry humor and heartbreak, indignation and inspiration, a singular story of extreme isolation that speaks to anyone who's ever felt out of place.
2nd Annual Foothill Business Plan Competition
If you see yourself in a leadership role, excel in collaborative situations, have a unique business idea and want to get hands-on experience as a rainmaker in the Silicon Valley business community, get real return on your intellectual investment and compete in the second annual Foothill College Business Plan Competition. With a scholarship fund of $10,000 to share among the top five teams, awards will be presented to competitors from technology, retail, arts, sciences and service industries as well as non-profit groups. Individuals and teams of up to four members are invited to participate.
To compete, you must attend one information workshop with Foothill Business Instructor Glenn Violett, M.A. Workshops meet at Foothill in Room 3015 on the following dates: Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 4 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 16, at noon; Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 4 p.m.; or Friday, Jan. 30, at noon. Presented by the Foothill College Entrepreneur Center, the contest concludes May 21 when finalists will pitch their plans to a distinguished panel of Silicon Valley business experts. For more information, e-mail ViolettGlenn@foothill.edu or call (650) 949-7577.
The city of Los Altos is installing median sidewalks along El Monte Road. To keep workers and drivers safe, the two lanes on El Monte Road will be reduced to a single lane. Allow yourself extra time, and expect delays entering and exiting the Foothill campus. City officials expect this project to be completed by the end of December. Entering/exiting at the Moody Road entrance near Lot 7, near the fire station, may alleviate some congestion. We ask for your patience to ensure safety for all.
Free Emergency Contraceptives Available at On-Campus Health Center
The on-campus Health Services Office provides students with free emergency contraceptives such as the morning-after and Plan B pills. The center teams up with Planned Parenthood to provide this service. For more information, call (650) 949-7243 or visit the center in Room 2126 of the Campus Center Building. Center hours are Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed during lunch.
For On-Campus Emergencies, Call 911
Should you ever confront a health emergency on campus, call 911 immediately. Do not call the on-campus Health Services Office. Health Services staff are not emergency responders and do not function in this role for Foothill College. It is critical that students, faculty and staff understand that 911 is the first call to make for all health and safety emergencies at Foothill
Peninsula Women's Chorus Presents Seven Joys
The Peninsula Women's Chorus (PWC) begins its 42nd season with Seven Joys, featuring San Francisco composer Kirke Mechem's beloved Seven Joys of Christmas and the seven movements of Autumn Landscapes by renowned Estonian composer and PWC friend Veljo Tormis. Performances are Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado, in Palo Alto; Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. at Mission Santa Clara at Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, in Santa Clara; and Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Seminary, 320 Middlefield Road, in Menlo Park. Purchase advance tickets online. Advance-purchase tickets are $18, general; $15, student/senior. Tickets also sold at the door. For more information, access the PWC Web site or call (650) 327-3095
Find Out How You Can Study Archeology in Ecuador with Foothill College This Summer
Foothill College will present a unique five-week campus abroad journey for Summer 2009 as students travel to Ecuador to live, study and work side by side with international scientists to uncover objects in ancient archeology digs, attend field trips and participate in service learning projects. Learn more about the program and meet Foothill Anthropology Instructor Sam Connell, Ph.D., who will lead Foothill's Ecuador trip, by attending a free information session Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. in Room 3101 at Foothill College. Admission is free; parking is $2. Connell will detail the program's required coursework and unit load; what experiences participants can expect; costs; application procedures; and living quarters, meals and laundry service. In addition, you'll hear what special trips/excursions are available and included in the program cost. The trip runs June 28 through July 25, 2009. The program fee includes housing, meals, social activities and cultu ral excursions. Financial aid is available. Space is limited and applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about the program, deposit and application procedures. For more information, call or e-mail Samuel Connell, (650) 949-7614.
OLA Holiday Tamale Fundraiser
Foothill’s Organizacion Latino Americana (OLA) presents its holiday tamale fundraiser featuring choices of chicken, beef, pork, dulce (sweet), and jalapeño and cheese at $15 per dozen. Orders can be mixed. Prepaid orders are due Dec. 12 at 4:30 p.m. and pick up is Dec. 18 at noon in the employee lounge in Room 1929. Personal check and cash are accepted. All proceed will go toward an OLA scholarship. To request an order form, call or e-mail OLA representative Antoinette Chavez, (650) 949-7057. For more information, call or e-mail OLA representative Sofia Abad, (650) 949-7465.
Interested in an On-Campus Organic Garden?
The Foothill Sustainability Committee is working on several on-campus, green-based initiatives, including the feasibility of an on-campus organic garden. Please take the committee’s three-minute Sustainability Survey. Your feedback will help gauge the interest in the organic garden project and assist the committee as it defines its goals and objectives.
Free Flu Vaccinations for Students
It's vaccination season and Foothill students with documentation of current registration can get a flu shot at no charge while supplies last at the Foothill Health Services Office in the Campus Center in Room 2126. Flu shots are administered Mondays through Fridays, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 2126 on the Main Campus. Infection control begins with respiratory manners, which includes staying home when you are ill, frequently washing your hands, sneezing into your flexed elbow and disposing of tissues. For clinic hours at the Main and Middlefield campuses, call (650) 949-7243.
Research & Apply Early for Scholarships
Winter recess is an excellent time to research Foothill scholarships, download application materials, write essays and request letters of recommendation now. The key to earning a scholarship is reviewing each award's criteria and submitting the required essay and related forms well before the Feb. 12 deadline. Scholarships will be awarded during Spring Quarter. 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.
CreatiVision3 Exhibition
CreatiVision3, a digital photography show featuring the images of Barbara Collins, Tamara Barr and Marcia Bhide, runs through Dec. 7 in the Foothill College Photography Department Gallery in Building 6100. Bhide, Barr and Collins are all either current or former students in the college’s Photography & Digital Imaging Department. They have won numerous awards for their work and have shown extensively throughout the Bay Area. Each artist works with camera and computer to produce works that demonstrate just how far digital imaging has come in a very short time. Admission is free. Gallery hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m.; Tuesdays from 1 to 10 p.m.; Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m.; and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call (650) 949-7014.
Free, Rapid HIV Testing to Commemorate World AIDS Day
To commemorate World AIDS Day, the Foothill Health Services Office will offer free rapid HIV testing and counseling to Foothill students through Dec. 12. To schedule an appointment, visit Room 2126 or call (650) 949-7243. World AIDS Day brings people from around the world together with a single effort: To raise awareness about HIV and express global solidarity with people living with HIV.
Deadline to Petition for Fall Quarter 2008 Graduation
The deadline to petition for Fall Quarter graduation is Dec. 1. If you intend to graduate at the end of this quarter, you are responsible for scheduling a petition consultation with a Foothill counselor online at meetcounselor.hereweb.com or by calling (650) 949-7423.
Student & Faculty Work Featured at Video Showcase
The Foothill Video Arts Department presents a daylong showcase of student and faculty videos Monday, Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Campus Center Dining Hall. Admission is free. See what video students are creating from a variety of Foothill video courses, including Web video, digital video production, video editing, sound editing and animation, and audio for video. For more information, call (650) 949-7262 or e-mail ShidlerAmy@foothill.edu.
Families Can Enjoy The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at Foothill College
The Foothill College Theatre Arts Department teams up with Peninsula Youth Theatre for an exciting production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Dec. 4 through Dec. 7 in the Smithwick Theatre at Foothill College. Presented for children and their families, performances are Dec. 4 and Dec. 5 at 10:15 a.m.; Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.; and Dec. 7 at 2 p.m.
A classic story for kids and adults, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe chronicles the adventures of four siblings as they take a trip through a strange wardrobe to the magical land of Narnia, where the treacherous White Witch has cast a spell of eternal winter over the land populated by animals and mystical creatures. In a climactic struggle pitting the forces of good versus evil, the children try to fulfill the prophecy that will return Narnia to its rightful ruler, Aslan the Lion.
Tickets are $7. Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more. To purchase tickets, call the Foothill Box Office at (650) 949-7360 or purchase tickets online at www.foothill.edu/fa. For school-group sales, call PYT at (650) 988-8798, ext. 303. Visitors must purchase a campus parking permit for $2; permit not required for busses. Parking lots 1, 7 and 8 provide stair and no-stair access to the theatre.
Dance Open House Featuring Works in Progress
The award-winning Foothill College Dance Department presents an open house and showcase of original student choreography works in progress in the Dance Studio Friday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call (650) 949-7354.
One Book, One College, One Community Project
Based on its on- and off-campus success, Foothill is reprising its One Book, One College, One Community Initiative that encourage students, community members, faculty and staff to read a chosen book and participate in events related to the selected work. The book selected for the 2008-2009 academic year is Not a Genuine Black Man by Bay Area author/actor/comedian Brian Copeland.
But audiences don't have to wait to pick up the book to hear from Copeland. The award-winning artist will give a one-night-only performance of Not a Genuine Black Man, his acclaimed one-man show, Friday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. in the Smithwick Theatre at Foothill College. A reception and book signing will follow. Tickets are $25, general admission; $20, student with identification. To purchase tickets, call (650) 949-7360.
After a smash run off-Broadway, Copeland's Not a Genuine Black Man holds the record for the longest running solo show in San Francisco history. The multi-talented comedian, writer, television host, talk radio host and commentator has basked in the glow of both public and critical acclaim for nearly a decade. His incisive, cutting-edge standup comedy material and his unique ability to hilariously cut to the heart of some of our most serious social and political problems has earned him spots as the opening act for such diverse artists as Ray Charles, Ringo Starr, James Brown, Etta James, Smokey Robinson and Aretha Franklin, among others. Not a Genuine Black Man deals with the lingering effects of Copeland's childhood spent as an African American in the then predominantly white Bay Area suburb of San Leandro. The show's themes of isolation, racial identity and redemption strike a central nerve in audiences. The San Francisco Chronicle called it, "...a bea utiful mix of wry humor and heartbreak, indignation and inspiration, a singular story of extreme isolation that speaks to anyone who's ever felt out of place.
2nd Annual Foothill Business Plan Competition
If you see yourself in a leadership role, excel in collaborative situations, have a unique business idea and want to get hands-on experience as a rainmaker in the Silicon Valley business community, get real return on your intellectual investment and compete in the second annual Foothill College Business Plan Competition. With a scholarship fund of $10,000 to share among the top five teams, awards will be presented to competitors from technology, retail, arts, sciences and service industries as well as non-profit groups. Individuals and teams of up to four members are invited to participate.
To compete, you must attend one information workshop with Foothill Business Instructor Glenn Violett, M.A. Workshops meet at Foothill in Room 3015 on the following dates: Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 4 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 16, at noon; Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 4 p.m.; or Friday, Jan. 30, at noon. Presented by the Foothill College Entrepreneur Center, the contest concludes May 21 when finalists will pitch their plans to a distinguished panel of Silicon Valley business experts. For more information, e-mail ViolettGlenn@foothill.edu or call (650) 949-7577.
Monday, December 01, 2008
** Cheap(er) Adobe Software UPDATE **
Looking for Adobe software???
Several students sent in these links for cheap(er) prices on Adobe CS4 software bundles:
Adobe Higher Ed
CS4 Premium $399
CS4 Standard $299
CS4 Web Premium $349
Photoshop CS4 Extended $199
This link is for Academic Superstore - the student says:
I used this before it is in Texas but they ship fast and it's a little less money than ADOBE site.
Update!
Here's another link to the Foundation for California Community Colleges STUDENT, FACULTY, and STAFF SOFTWARE PURCHASING page for Adobe, Microsoft ad Dell purchases.
Several students sent in these links for cheap(er) prices on Adobe CS4 software bundles:
Adobe Higher Ed
CS4 Premium $399
CS4 Standard $299
CS4 Web Premium $349
Photoshop CS4 Extended $199
This link is for Academic Superstore - the student says:
I used this before it is in Texas but they ship fast and it's a little less money than ADOBE site.
Update!
Here's another link to the Foundation for California Community Colleges STUDENT, FACULTY, and STAFF SOFTWARE PURCHASING page for Adobe, Microsoft ad Dell purchases.
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