** Local Government Jobs and Interships **

...from Jerry Cellilo CTIS Counselor

I just got a copy of a job related document from Calopps which is a government agency posting local jobs and internships. You can find a PDF of this document at this URL:

http://cdc.stanford.edu/publicservice/Career_Guide.pdf

A listing of job opportunities is available at this link:

https://www.calopps.org/profile.cfm

Interested students should go to the site and click on: Search Jobs Now

Select: Internships under the Job Type

Jerry noted several internships available now in San Jose that might be of interest to our students. You can even prepare a personal profile online to help with applying for internships!

** Traveling on Wednesday **

I will be traveling tomorrow (Wednesday), and thus, unavailable to answer your questions. Please help each other if you can. I will return Thursday morning.

Materials for week 6 will be available early - either late this evening or very early tomorrow morning.

Be good! ;-)

** News for Foothill Students **

Dallas Black Dance Theatre On Stage
As part of its popular Black History Month celebration, Foothill College will host a performance by world-renowned Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) Friday, Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Smithwick Theater at Foothill College. A contemporary modern dance company, DBDT's professional dancers perform a mixed repertory of modern, jazz, ethnic and spiritual works by nationally and internationally renowned choreographers. The company's dancers have studied, trained and performed with some of the preeminent performers and teachers in American dance. Founded in 1976 by Ann Williams, the mission of DBDT is to provide dance opportunities for minorities and bridge cultures through performance and educational programs that reach diverse communities. Tickets are $25, general; $20, student with ID. Group rates are available. Purchase tickets online or call (650) 949-7360. Parking lots 1, 5 and 7 provide easy access to the theater. Visitors must purchase a parking permit for $2.

Cash for College Day Is This Saturday at Foothill Middlefield Campus
Current and potential college students as well as their parents are invited to Foothill College's Cash for College Day Saturday, Feb. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Building I at the Foothill Middlefield Campus in Palo Alto. Admission and parking are free. The event is ideal for high-school and college students who currently attend or plan to attend a California community college, CSU campus, UC campus, private university or vocational/technical school. Foothill's financial aid professionals will answer individual questions and provide free assistance. Activities include a workshop featuring free, professional assistance to families completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Cal Grant GPA Verification forms that are required to apply for Cal Grants and other types of financial aid. Individual and multilingual assistance will be available. Students who file individual or joi nt tax returns should bring their personal income and asset information. Students who are claimed as dependents on a parent's income tax should bring the parent's income and asset information, including 2009 federal income tax return if already prepared; records of other untaxed income such as welfare benefits, Social Security benefits, TANF, veteran's benefits, or military or clergy allowances; and W-2 Form or other records such as check stubs of income earned in 2009. Parents of dependent students are encouraged to also attend with their student. Parking is free. For more information, call Foothill Middlefield Campus Financial Aid Assistant Josephine Christensen at (650) 949-6987; e-mail ChristensenJosephine@foothill.edu or access www.foothill.edu/aid .

Volunteer Now for Foothill's CPR Saturday Event
Foothill students, staff and faculty can volunteer now through March 12 to help Foothill's Health Services Office present its annual CPR Saturday event on March 13. This popular workshop will run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This is an ideal volunteer experience if you're interested in a health-care profession and want to add more experience to your resume. To learn more about this volunteer opportunity, call the on-campus Health Services Center at (650) 949-7243.

Make A Joyful Noise Gospel Festival Rehearsals
Join the Foothill College Gospel Choir as for a rehearsal season that culminates with the annual Make a Joyful Noise Gospel Concert Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Smithwick Theater at Foothill College. Remaining rehearsals are Sundays, Feb. 7 and 14, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Avenue in Los Altos. For more rehearsal and performance information, call or e-mail Foothill College Gospel Choir Coordinator Dee Vance Lee at (650) 949-7257.

Foothill Scholarships Can Pay for Books, Computer Gear & More
The deadline to submit all required materials online for scholarships awarded by Foothill College is Thursday, Feb. 11. 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. Visit the www.foothill.edu/aid and click the Scholarships link to get started. All scholarship materials must be submitted online. Begin the scholarship application process at http://www.foothill.edu/reg/campusscholarships.php; review the variety of scholarships that are available and for which you may be eligible; create an online scholarship application; attach or copy and paste the one-page personal statement; and scan and attach your Foothill College unofficial transcript. You may use the Foothill College Media Center (Room 3612) to scan your a cademic transcripts at no charge. Also, be aware that some scholarships may require you to provide additional documents. Application materials may include specific forms, personal essay and letter(s) of recommendation, all of which you must submit online. Scholarship recipients will be notified by the Foothill Financial Aid Office. Students who receive scholarships and the generous donors who make these scholarships possible will be recognized at a reception during Spring Quarter.

Raising Funds to Help Haiti
The Foothill College Microcredit Club is raising funds to help the people of Haiti. All donations will go to the Grameen Foundation for use in Haiti. Make checks payable to the Grameen Foundation and drop them off in the Business & Social Sciences Division Office (Room 3000) or in the mailbox of Foothill Economics Instructor Brian Evans. Funds will be collected through Friday, Feb. 12. For more information, e-mail the Foothill Microcredit Club .

Holiday Observances
In observance of the Presidents' Days holidays, the campus is closed Feb. 12 and Feb. 15. Weekend classes do not meet Feb. 13 or 14.

Help Another Foothill Student: Donate to the Foothill Food Pantry & School Supply Bank
You can help another Foothill student who can't afford food or basic school supplies by making a donation to the college's new School Supply Bank. Drop off donations in the Student Success Center (Room 8103) or Tutorial Center (Room 3526) anytime this quarter. The project's goal is to provide basic non-perishable food items along with basic school supplies to those students who have an OwlCard , and who express such need. There is great need for the following donation items: college-ruled paper, highlighter markers, permanent markers, e.g. Sharpies, pencils, pens, pocket dictionaries, notebooks, planners, canned veggies, canned meats, dry instant soups, peanut butter, apple sauce, oatmeal and other cereals, canned beans, dry pasta and pasta sauce. The Food Pantry & School Supply Bank will open for distribution of items in Room 8103. Students must present a valid OwlCard to participate. Distri bution of items is Feb. 16, March 2 and March 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by Foothill's African American Network , the bank makes your donated items available to Foothill students who need assistance. No donation is too small and all are greatly appreciated. For more information or to become a food pantry volunteer, call or e-mail Foothill Outreach Specialist Lyliana Hernandez , (650) 949-7511.

International Student Transfer Fair
Foothill-De Anza's international students can meet one to one with representatives from transfer universities that specifically tailor their programs and services to meet the needs of international students at the colleges' annual International Student Transfer Fair Thursday, Feb. 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Campus Center Dining Room. Admission is free. The fair is sponsored by the Foothill College Transfer Center . Representatives from more than 50 international admissions offices at California and out-of-state institutions will provide admissions information for their respective colleges. International students are encouraged to attend and bring any questions. For more information, call or e-mail Maureen Chenoweth , (650) 949-7235.

Free Resume Critique
Have a career advisor review your resume and provide you with information, ideas and assistance in editing your resume. This is a free service for Foothill students. Bring a hard copy of your resume and corresponding job ads. Resume critique workshop is Thursday, Feb., 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the on-campus Career Center (Room 8329). For more information, call or e-mail Karen Oeh , (650) 949-7229.
Theatre Arts Auditions for The Crucible
The Foothill College Theatre Arts Department announces auditions for its spring production of The Crucible. Auditions are March 8–9 at 7 p.m. in the Lohman Theatre (Room 8002) at Foothill College. Performers need only attend one audition session and should be prepared to stay for up to three hours. All roles are open and actors of all backgrounds are encouraged to audition. Roles are available for 10 men, ages 18 to 80, and 10 women, ages 16 to 80. Also, there is a particular role for an African-American woman, age 20 to 60. Cold readings from the script will be assigned and performers may prepare an optional contemporary, dramatic monologue. This is a non-equity performance and offers no pay. Foothill College Theatre Arts Instructor Tom Gough will direct Foothill's production of The Crucible. Parking Lots 1, 7 and 8 provide access to the theatre. Visitors must purchase a parking permit for $2 from dispensers in parking lot. Performers who are cast in the show will receive a parking permit for the duration of the production. For more information about auditions, call (650) 949-7268 or click the audition link at www.foothill.edu/fa .

My Job Found Me at plaksa.com
The Foothill College Career Center has teamed up with plaksa.com to make your hunt for a job easier and more successful. Whether you want an internship or a senior-level position, plaksa.com and the Career Center can bring job openings to you for free. Visit the site and complete your profile and education information. You'll then select up to three occupational areas and geographical locations. Then plaksa.com will find matches for you. You'll also find out when anyone reviews your application and how many times it gets viewed. The secure site also gives you the ability to store your unofficial transcripts, projects and other portfolio information. Tech support is available 24/7 at support@plaksa.com or (408) 689-8044. For more information and answers to your resume, interview or career development questions, visit the Foothill College Career Center in Room 8329 or call (650) 949-7229.

Astronomy Lecture Series Hits the Air Waves
The popular Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures will become a regular feature on http://astronomy.fm , a new Web-based radio station that's devoted to astronomy. Astronomy.fm offers listeners exciting programming, including a diverse set of materials, from NASA and other organizations, and now the Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures at Foothill College. The free lecture series is also available online .

Observatory Web Cam
One of the long-term goals for the Foothill College Observatory is now a reality. With the availability of full-time Internet access, and a generous donation by Peninsula Astronomical Society (PAS) member Joe Pistritto, the on-campus observatory, located adjacent to Parking Lot 4, has an operating Web cam . The image is updated every 15 seconds. The new Web cam will be especially helpful for the observatory viewing programs that are presented clear Friday nights and Saturday mornings by the PAS.

Read February Issue of Student Health 101
Foothill students now have free access to Student Health 101 , an online magazine that promotes better health for college students. The publication also includes events held by the Foothill Health Services Office , including free, rapid HIV testing, Planned Parenthood services, H1N1 vaccine and more. To read the February Student Health 101 issue, access the Health Services Web page .

No Grades. No Homework. Just Fun.
Foothill-De Anza Community Education Impact Short Courses are now enrolling for Winter/Spring 2010. Many courses begin in February, March and April in a variety of subjects and topics, including cooking, photography, interior design and more. These are non-credit classes for consumers that are entirely fee-based. To browse the catalog and enroll, visit communityeducation.fhda.edu


Visionary Foundation Funds New Family Engagement Institute
The Family Engagement Institute (FEI), a new non-credit program based at the Foothill College Middlefield Campus, recently received a grant for $109,000 from the Heising-Simons Foundation to offer Stretch to Kindergarten , a six-week summertime program for pre-kindergarten children who have not attended preschool and are starting kindergarten in the fall. The institute will support low-income, at-risk families in raising healthy, successful children, pre-natal through adolescence, under the umbrella of an educational institution where families can continue their educational journeys for themselves and their children. Using an integrated approach, FEI in partnership with Foothill College, will connect families to community resources and provide educational opportunities that increase family involvement and leadership skills. The primary focus will be in providing affordable and a ccessible parenting, family and staff workshops on related topics, as well as an educator and child care provider college certificate program.

Foothill College Faculty Selected for Professional Development 2010–2011 Leaves
The following Foothill faculty have been approved by the FHDA Board of Trustees for professional development leave during 2010–2011: Linda Lum, Art; Richard Morasci and Diane Uyeda, English as a Second Language; Frank Cascarano, Physics; Ion Georgiou, Mathematics; Elaine Haight, Computer Information Systems; and Ron Herman and Kate Jordahl, Photography.

Foothill Photojournalism Student Featured in San Jose Mercury News
Foothill College Photography student Rafi Litmanovitz was featured in the San Jose Mercury News (Jan. 3) article, "Tragedy propels Sunnyvale engineer to assist the homeless ," for his photographic and philanthropic work with the San Jose homeless. Litmanovitz participated in Foothill's PHOT 63: Photojournalism course, which is taught by Photography Instructors Keith Lee and Lesley Louden.

Music Instructor Presents at National Conference & Publishes New Book
Baomi Watson, Ph.D., has been invited by the National Association of African American Studies (NAAAS) to present a paper on Jazz as Sacred Music. She also recently published Along the Way: An Inspirational Handbook for Life's Journey , which is available at Amazon.com and www.barnesandnoble.com.

Music Technology Program Debuts New Internship Program
Music Technology Instructor Bruce Tambling is using his considerable connections with the California music production industry to start a Foothill-based Music Technology Internship Program . This new vocational education program from the Fine Arts & Communication Division recently scored its first placement with student Tyler Mazaika, who will begin a new position at Apple, Inc., as quality assurance intern/contractor. Mazaika will work with audio software and other software applications. An excellent example of the type of student attracted to the Foothill Music Technology Program , Mazaika earned a bachelor's degree in music composition from UCLA, and then enrolled in Foothill's Music Technology Program to receive additional professional traini ng, such as Pro Tools certification.

The program emphasizes the importance of developing a diverse skill set to remain competitive in the industry, and offers internship and work experience opportunities to our students. Students get hands-on experience with industry professionals and earn college credit as they apply the program's curriculum in real world projects. Internships include supervised experiential learning designed to broaden the student's knowledge of music and provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of his/her career objectives. An internship allows students to explore career options, gain on the job training, build their resume/portfolio and receive mentorship from industry professionals. Learn more about the new internship program.

Dunn Is Finalist for Outstanding Watercolor
Art Instructor Bill Dunn has been named a finalist in the Outstanding Watercolor category for the FineArtsViews Painting Competition. His work, Jackson Street Crowd, was originally a demo painting he created for the Foothill watercolor class last fall.

Carey Named to Top 10 Lists for 2009
Theatre Arts Instructor Milissa Carey has been named to two 2009 top 10 lists. She was named in Talkin' Broadway's Top 10 Actresses in the Bay Area for her work as Fraulein Schneider in Cabaret staged by Center Repertory Theatre. Also, Joshua Kosman, the SF Chronicle classical music critic, named the production of Dido and Aeneas one of the Top 10 Classical Performances of 2009. Carey played The Sorceress in Dido and Aeneas.

Ruble Wins Fellowship Award
Foothill College Ceramics Instructor Andy Ruble was one of four artists recently chosen as the latest recipients of the prestigious Rydell Visual Arts Fellowship for 2010-11. Additional recipients include abstract painters Tim Craighead and Andrea Borsuk, and installation artist Victoria May. Each recipient was awarded $20,000 to pursue his or her artistic interests. The fellowships come from the estate of late Santa Cruz cultural leaders Roy and Frances Rydell. The awards are administered and selected by the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County. Ruble creates sculptures that explore the hybridization of organic and architectural structure. As objects in nature and manmade objects reflect the same natural laws, his work shows how the analogous structures of both are important to the survival of the whole. His work simultaneously conveys the beauty of natural arches and the grace of cathedral naves.

Arenas Exhibits American Pastiche
As an homage to a series of children's books, in which the reader assumes the role of the protagonist and makes choices that determine the actions of the main character, Foothill College Art Instructor Jose Arenas and Phillip Hue teamed up to present their two-person exhibition, American Pastiche: Choose Your Own Adventure at HANG ART Gallery in San Jose last month.

Gough Stars in Private Lives
Theatre Arts Instructor Tom Gough stars as Elyot in Noel Coward's Private Lives through Feb. 20 at the Bus Barn Stage Company. For tickets and more info http://busbarn.org/privatelives.html

** Apply for Scholarships By Feb. 11 **

The application deadline for Foothill College scholarships is Feb. 11. Foothill awards dozens of scholarships that can help you reach your goals. Don’t think you qualify? Our criteria are as broad as our scholarship opportunities, so explore our list of scholarships for one that’s perfect for you.

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