in Appreciation Hall (Room 1501). Callbacks are
. Rehearsals begin Jan. 4.
runs Feb. 18–March 6, in the Lohman Theatr
As part of the 12th annual
Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture Series,
Gregory Laughlin, Ph.D., of the University of California, Santa Cruz, will present
The Ultimate Fate of the Solar System & The Music of the Spheres Wednesday, Oct. 20, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the
Smithwick Theatre at Foothill College. Admission is free; parking is $2. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early to locate parking. For more information, access
www.foothill.edu or call
(650) 949-7888.
The long-term fate of the planets in our Solar System has intrigued astronomers and mathematicians for more than 300 years. Although the planetary orbits are often held up as a model of clockwork regularity, the Solar System is in truth an extremely complex and chaotic system. Dr. Laughlin will explain how very recent advances in computing technology have finally given us a solution to the problem. He will also show how the delicate gravitational interplay between the planets can be interpreted as a true "music of the spheres", and will audition for us the profoundly unsettling compositions that can result in the event that the planetary orbits go haywire in the extremely distant future.
From 1999-2001, Laughlin worked as a planetary scientist at NASA's Ames Research Center. He is a leader in the field of detecting planets around other stars and is also an expert on the long-term fate of the Earth, the Solar System, the Galaxy, and the Universe. He is co-author of the
The Five Ages of the Universe: Inside the Physics of Eternity.
One unit of astronomy course credit at Foothill is available to those who attend all six of the Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures in 2010-2011 (you may watch one on the Web) and write a short paper. Lectures are always on Wednesday evenings, and there are two each quarter, from October through May. California residents pay
$17 per unit plus
basic fees for Foothill classes. To register for the course,
ASTRO 36, go to
www.foothill.edu/admissions.
The free lecture series is sponsored by the Foothill College Astronomy Program, NASA Ames Research Center, SETI Institute and Astronomical Society of the Pacific. Past lectures from the series are available online in MP3-format at
http://www.astrosociety.org/education/podcast/index.html.
Painting the Future: Building Community in Early Care & Education Conference
The Foothill College Child Development Department presents the fourth annual Painting the Future: Early Care & Education Conference
Saturday, Oct. 23, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Foothill College. Designed especially for early childhood educators and parents, registration for the all-day event is $50, which includes the general session presentation by keynote speaker Bev Boss, choice of three workshops, lunch, snack and parking. The conference features more than 35 workshops.
Review conference information and registration procedures.
The deadline to register online is Oct. 15. For additional information, e-mail conference coordinator
Marian Browning or call
(650) 949-6962.
Lunch & Learn Workshop: How to Choose a Major
Knowing who you are is critical to knowing what you want. Learn ways to choose an academic major and the right questions to ask yourself. In this workshop, you will hear about the steps involved in choosing a major, and the many valuable resources to help you decide. This workshop will also help you prepare for Transfer Day on Wednesday, Oct. 27. Complimentary pizza will be provided to workshop participants. Meets
Oct. 25, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Hearthside Lounge (Room 2313). Advanced sign-up required. To reserve your seat, call
(650) 949-7229 or e-mail
OehKaren@foothill.edu.
Students Make The Loop
Student designers, photographers and writers have published the second edition of
The Loop, a campus magazine.
AAN Food & School Supplies Pantry Helps Foothill Students in Need
Last year, the
African American Network (AAN) Food & School Supplies Pantry raised $1,625 and helped more than 300 Foothill students make ends meet. The need still exists and the donation pantry program has returned. All donations go to currently enrolled students. Donations of the following items will help Foothill students in need:
- Foodstuffs—canned meats and vegetables, dry pasta, beans, rice, peanut butter, pudding cups, apple sauce.
- Supplies—paper, binders, notebooks, pencils, index cards and pocket dictionaries.
You can drop off donations at the Admissions & Records Office (Room 8101) or Administration Building Mailroom (Room 1908). Monetary donations are also welcome and can be made to the Foothill College African American Network. Food distribution occurs bi-weekly on
Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Room 8103B.
Authors Series: Scott Lankford & Tahoe Beneath the Surface
The
Foothill Authors Series presents Foothill English Instructor
Scott Langford, Ph.D., author of
Tahoe Beneath the Surface: The Hidden Stories of America's Largest Mountain Lake,
Tuesday, Nov. 9, at noon in the Hearthside Lounge in the Campus Center. Admission is free and copies of his book will be available for purchase from the campus bookstore at a 20-percent discount. The series is co-sponsored by the Foothill College President's Office. For more information, call
(650) 949-7408 or e-mail
CaseyMia@foothill.edu.
Raised in Colorado, Lankford got lost en route to Stanford University and spent much of the next 10 years as a maintenance man, musician and mountaineering guide at Lake Tahoe. After joining the 1985 American Everest West Ridge Expedition, he completed a doctorate in modern thought and literature with a dissertation on John Muir. He has served as Foothill's dean of Language Arts and co-director of the Foothill College Cultural Diversity Center.
Resume Basics Workshop: Part II
This
workshop will teach you how to write an effective resume using a step-by-step approach. Learn the purpose, form and content of resumes. Meets
Nov. 4 from 4 to 5 p.m. in Room 8330. Advanced sign-up required. To reserve your seat, call
(650) 949-7229 or e-mail
OehKaren@foothill.edu.
Resume Critique: Part II
Bring your resume and have a professional review it for spelling, content and layout. Bring any corresponding job ads that you're applying for with your resume. This is a great opportunity to get fast feedback that can make a difference. Drop-in
resume critiqueswill be conducted
Oct. 28 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Career Center (Room 8329). This service is available on a first-come, first-served basis and limited to 10 minutes. To participate, you must be a Foothill College student with current student ID. For more information, call
(650) 949-7229 or e-mail
OehKaren@foothill.edu.
University Transfer Week Events & Activities
University Transfer Week includes workshops and presentations designed to help you better understand your transfer options. Presented by the
Foothill Transfer Center, on-campus events run
Monday through Thursday, Oct. 25-28. Admission to all events is free.
Monday, Oct. 25
- Workshop: How to Choose a Major, noon to 1 p.m., Hearthside Lounge (Room 2313);
- Workshop: How to Get Your Foot in the Door to UCLA through the TAP Program, noon to 1 p.m., Toyon Room (Room 2020)
Tuesday, Oct. 26
- Admissions Workshop: Mount Holyoke and Smith Colleges, noon to 1 p.m., Hearthside Lounge (Room 2313);
- Workshop: Tips on How to Apply for Financial Aid for University Transfer, 2 to 3 p.m., Hearthside Lounge (Room 2313)
Wednesday, Oct. 27
- University Transfer Day at Foothill; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Campus Center Quad—Admissions representatives from more than 50 universities, including UC, CSU and private and out-of-state institutions will be available to meet one to one with you, and answer your questions about transfer requirements, financial aid, housing, student activities and more. See the list of universities that will attend the event.
- CSU Panel Presentation: Make a Smooth Transition to CSU, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Room TBA;
- UC Application Presentations, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Room TBA;
- Columbia University Admission Workshop, 3 to 4 p.m., Room TBA;
- Engineering Transfer Opportunities, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Hearthside Lounge (Room 2313)
Read the Current Issue of Student Health 101
Foothill students 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; vaccines; and more.
Tax Credit for Textbooks
Textbooks and course materials are now eligible for a tax credit under the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act's (ARRA) newly created American Opportunity Tax Credit. To learn more about this option as well as how to claim the tax credit, review the IRS instructions posted online at
www.textbookaid.org.
