** News for Foothill Students **

Final Exams for Winter Quarter 2010

Finals week runs March 23–26. Final exams are given in all courses except physical education activity, CNSL 50, cooperative education and tutoring courses. Final exams normally will not be given in advance of the scheduled time. Review the final exam schedule. You're responsible for taking all assigned final examinations. 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.

Foothill Celebrates Women's History Month throughout March

Students, faculty, staff and community leaders have created an exciting calendar of cultural enrichment activities to commemorate Women's History Month (WHM) at Foothill throughout March. Events include guest speakers, live entertainment, workshops and more. Review the WHM calendar of events.

Annual Student-Directed One-Act Play Festival on Stage This Weekend

The Foothill College Theatre Conservatory presents Noel Coward's Goodnight, My Darlings, a trio of short plays featuring student directors and actors now through March 21 in the Lohman Theatre at Foothill College. Remaining performances are Saturday, March 20, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 21, at 2 p.m.

The Foothill Theatre Conservatory is an intensive theatre-training program for serious students of college-age and older. "The one-act festival is an annual tradition at Foothill College," said Foothill Theatre Arts Instructor Janis Bergmann. "It's the perfect vehicle for the theatre student who is learning the rigors and demands of producing for an audience. Each of the show's acts provides challenging, well-rounded roles for student-actors as well as complete, well-structured plays for student-directors."

Surprises abound for the 1930s British upper class in the show's three one-acts, including We Were Dancing, Ways and Means and The Astonished Heart. Santa Clara's Jessica Lynn directs We Were Dancing, a light musical romp about falling suddenly and desperately in love. Whether it's the champagne or chance, single Karl and married Louise are swept up into something they did not expect amidst the moonlight, music and dancing. Sarah Tuthall, of Los Altos, directs Ways and Means which brings the Cartwrights--he a gambler, she embarrassed by her spouse's outrageous debts—to a fabulous Côte d'Azur villa where they are visited by a mysterious intruder who changes everything. In The Astonished Heart, Menlo Park's Sarah Griner directs a heated and passionate vignette of a man's obsession with his wife's irresistible friend. The audience goes along for a journey into a love triangle filled with jealousy, madn ess and provocative surprises.

Cast members include Alex Barbieri of Campbell; Nick Boucher of Cupertino; Ernesto Garcia of East Palo Alto; Islato Rizziolli, Josh Messick-Kopel, Adam Magill and Will Marsden of Palo Alto; Jessica Yurash and Norman Luce of Los Altos; April Spain of Mountain View; Lori Grass of Portola Valley; Fabienne Miskelly of Redwood City; Nicole Williams and Jacki Andresen of San Jose; and Lucy Littlewood of Sunnyvale.

Parking Lots 1, 7 and 8 provide access to the theatre. Visitors must purchase a parking permit for $2 from dispensers in parking lot. Tickets are $14, general admission; $12, student and senior discount; and $7, Foothill student with OwlCard. Purchase tickets by phone at (650) 949-7360 or buy online at www.foothill.edu/fa.

The March in March: Rally to Keep Community College Education Affordable

On Monday, March 22, thousands of community college students, faculty and staff, including several busloads of representatives from Foothill College, will rally to keep community college education affordable, march on the Capitol Building and tell lawmakers how budget cuts to our colleges have personally impacted individuals, their families and their futures. Buses depart Foothill College Parking Lot 1 at 7 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. The event takes place at the State Capitol Building in Sacramento. Check out Foothill's Facebook page Monday for updates and photos.

Financial Aid Update

Although the March 2 CAL Grant deadline has passed, you can still apply for financial aid. The first step is to complete the 2010–2011 FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov, if you will be attending any college after June 30, 2010. Also, be sure you and your family are aware of any tax deductions for which you may qualify by reviewing the free Higher Education Tax Benefits Guide for Students & Parents. Pick up a copy of the guide in the Financial Aid Office (Room 8201)

Petition for Spring Graduation Now to Have Your Name in Printed Commencement Program

April is the ideal time to meet with a Foothill counselor to prepare your petition to graduate. May 1 is the deadline to petition for Spring Quarter graduation and have your name included in the printed commencement program. There are no exceptions for this deadline. If you intend to graduate at the end of Spring Quarter, you're responsible for scheduling a petition consultation with a Foothill counselor well in advance of the May 1 deadline. Schedule a petition appointment with a counselor now or call (650) 949-7423.

Women's Professional Clothing Drive

Foothill's Sister-to-Sister Club has teamed up with the college's Career Center to conduct a clothing drive to help women who are returning to the workplace. Your donation of women's professional attire (suits, jackets, skirts, pants, blouses and accessories) that is new or nearly new is greatly appreciated. Drop off donations in the Administration Building Mailroom (Room 1929) through March 31. Donations will benefit Career Closet, an area non-profit that is dedicated to empowering women who are re-entering the workplace equipped with everything they need to make a great first impression, land the job they want, and improve their lives. The clothing drive is part of Foothill's Women's History Month celebration. For more information, call (650) 949-7744 or e-mail Program Coordinator Karen Oeh.

Auditions for International Night 2010

International Night 2010, the largest multicultural event at Foothill, is May 27. If you're interested in performing or showcasing your heritage, organizers are looking for performances, including singing, dancing, live music, and other creative expressions of culture to be presented by members of the Foothill College community. Auditions are Friday and Saturday, April 16 and 17, in the Campus Center Hearthside Lounge (Room 2313). To audition, you must first complete the audition form and return it by April 13 to Room 5403 or e-mail it to foothillinternationalnight@gmail.com. Audition forms are available online and in Room 5403. For more information, e-mail foothillinternationalnight@gmail.com or call (650) 949-7105.

Peninsula Women's Chorus Hosts New Music for Treble Voices Festival

The Peninsula Women's Chorus (PWC) will host the third annual New Music for Treble Voices Festival Sunday, April 18, at 4 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. Celebrating the unrivaled power of treble voices united in song, the festival is presented under the auspices of the San Francisco-based professional chorus Volti. The PWC, under the direction of Martin Benvenuto, will also partner with the Piedmont East Bay Children's Choir's top performing groups Ensemble and Ancora. These choruses will present an afternoon of new music especially created for the unique sound of upper voices. PWC selections range from a multi-chorus mass piece to a fantastical Spanish fairytale to a song about modern female swashbucklers. Festival tickets are $20, general admission; $15, student and senior admission; $10, student rush tickets only at the door and subject to availability. Purchase tickets online at www.pwchorus.org or at the door. For more information about the PWC and its mentorship program, visit www.pwchorus.org.

Career Talk Series Spotlights Careers in Finance

Learn about careers in the finance profession by attending the free Career Talk Series Thursday, April 22, from noon to 12:45 p.m. in Room 3203 at Foothill College. Designed to help you decide on a major and develop career goals, the series will feature guest professionals who will discuss what they do as well as the pros and cons of their careers. You'll also learn how to enter a variety of professions, including which major to declare and courses to take. Admission is free and includes complimentary lunch.

Guest speaker George Keshek has more than 12 years of experience in domestic and international finance. He has held positions as a financial analyst, controller and advisor with UBS, Wells Fargo, Dr. McDougalls' Right Foods and GK Marketing Group. The founder and president of A-Z Global Trading, he has a wealth of experience in corporate finance, risk management, investment and financial planning. He is currently involved with Internet-related startup marketing solutions and is the vice president of business development at PAR Global Resources. The free series is sponsored by Palo Alto University Business Psychology Bachelor's Program. For details, call or e-mail Helena Ting, Ed.D., (650) 520-3451, or visit the program office in Room 5018.

Waterwise Landscaping Conference: Slow the Flow

The Foothill College Environmental Horticulture & Design Department hosts the one-day Waterwise Landscaping Conference Saturday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Foothill College. Space is limited. Conference registration fee is $45 when you register by April 1; $55 fee after April 1. Cost includes course materials and box lunch. You must register for the conference by April 20 to receive a boxed lunch. Foothill College students, faculty and staff who register for the event by April 1 and enter the discount code WATER receive $10 off the listed conference fee. To register, complete the online form and payment at communityeducation.fhda.edu.

Discover methods for reducing landscape water and lowering your water bills. The conference will feature green industry professionals who will teach creative options for residential landscape water use. Lecture topics include lawn conversion, water harvesting, xeriscaping, how to analyze a water bill and more. Demonstrations and workshops will guide participants through planning a waterwise garden, scheduling irrigation controllers, modernizing existing equipment, plus planting and mulching techniques to ensure healthy installations. Residents can also meet water district representatives to learn about upcoming mandates and incentive programs. Guest speakers include Owen Dell, author, Sustainable Landscape for Dummies; Frank Niccoli, Foothill College Horticulture Instructor, will teach you how to remove lawn area and replace with waterwise alternatives; Dan Svenson, Foothill College Horticulture Instructor, will discuss water conservation in lan dscape design; Sherri Osaka, of Sustainable Landscape Designs, will present rainwater harvesting and gray water systems; Tom Brascan, of the Urban Farmer, will explain sprinkler retrofitting for water-saving results; Marsha Prillwitz, of California Urban Water Conservation, will present money-saving landscaping ideas; and many others.

The event is sponsored by Elkhorn Native Plant Nursery, The Village Gardener, Inc., Town of Los Altos Hills, California Landscape Contractors Association, Prussia Hills Water District, City of Palo Alto and Santa Clara Valley Water District. Participants must purchase a campus parking permit for $2 from yellow dispensers in student parking lots. Lots 7 and 8 provide easy access to conference location. For more information, call (408) 864-8817 or e-mail shortcourses@fhda.edu.

Spring Plant Sale

The Foothill College Environmental Horticulture & Design Department presents its popular spring plant sale, with a spotlight on drought-tolerant and native plants, and hard-to-find greenery while supplies last. Sale proceeds benefit the department. The plant sale is Saturday, April 24, and runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the on-campus nursery and greenhouse facilities adjacent to lots 7 and 8. Plant sale admission is free. Cash and checks are accepted; no sales by credit cards. Bring bags and boxes to transport purchases. The sale will feature a wide selection of shrubs, perennials, bamboos, decorative grasses, ground covers and vegetables at reasonable prices. Some trees in larger containers are available. Most plants are in four-inch pots, and one- and five-gallon containers. Plant sale patrons must purchase a campus parking permit for $2 from yellow dispensers in student parking lots. Lots 7 and 8 provide easy access to the plant sale.

In the Footsteps of Galileo: A Hands-on Workshop on Astronomy for Teachers

Foothill College Astronomy Instructor Andrew Fraknoi, who is also the recipient of the 2007 California Professor of the Year Award, is a featured speaker at In the Footsteps of Galileo: A Hands-on Workshop on Astronomy for Teachers in Grades 3–12, a one-day workshop and educational celebration of Astronomy Day, Saturday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Foothill College. The workshop is presented by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. No background in astronomy is required; both new and veteran teachers will learn new ideas and techniques from the workshop. Additional speakers include Brad Bailey, staff scientist, NASA Lunar Science Institute; Brian Day, education and outreach, NASA Lunar Science Institute; and Brian Kruse, representative, Astronomical Society of the Pacific.

In addition to an introduction to Galileo, his life, work and legacy, participants will explore the realms of astronomy, and our changing perception of the universe, as well as best instructional practices that detail student reasoning about science and how to help students think like scientists. Workshop fee is $25, and includes lunch and numerous take-home resources. Learn more about the event, including guest speakers, workshop topics and registration information.

On-Campus Career Networking Conference

Foothill's Career Networking Conference is designed to teach students important skills for career preparation and how to communicate with and represent their talents to a hiring manager. Job seekers, especially students and young professionals, need an added boost to be competitive in California's workforce. The conference is Tuesday, April 27, from noon to 4 p.m. in the Campus Center Dining Room. Admission is free with valid Owl Card and advance registration is required. The deadline to register is April 20. Participants must adhere to a mandatory dress code of professional business attire to be admitted. Conference highlights include a variety of workshop topics presented by experienced human resource executives from Café Press and Cisco. Workshop topics include how to successfully market yourself and effective communication skills. Durin g the one-hour luncheon, you will learn insider tips from employers and industry professionals. You'll practice the three-minute "power pitch" to accelerate the way you network and communicate face to face with hiring managers. The event wraps up with a best-dressed fashion show, raffles and prizes.

The conference is presented by the Foothill College Career Center. Visit the Career Center in Room 8329 to learn about upcoming workshops and events that will help prepare you for the conference. For more information, call (650) 949-7229 or e-mail OehKaren@foothill.edu

One Dollar, One Big Purpose

Whether it's 100 pennies or a single paper bill, Foothill's EOPS Program invites you to contribute just $1 to its Power of One fundraiser that aims to generate $20,000 to provide textbooks to Foothill students who cannot afford these critical resources. "We're inviting each member of the Foothill College community to donate $1 to the EOPS Program to support our students' textbook purchases," says EOPS Director Matais Pouncil, Ed.D. "You may have heard about the draconian budget reduction that EOPS has experienced. Or maybe you know a student whose college education is in jeopardy because of our program's lack of funding. While we have received much community support, this is your personal opportunity to help create positive change in our community and in the lives of students who need our help—for just $1."

To participate in the Power of One fundraiser bring a buck—or a piggy bank of pennies—to the EOPS Office (Room 8212) or any of the EOPS-staffed tables located in on-campus venues such as the dining room and Student Services Building. The fundraiser concludes June 11, when the total amount raised will be announced. Cash, coins and checks are welcome. For more information, call or e-mail EOPS Administrative Assistant Sr. Donna Lambrecht, (650) 949-7037.

Surplus Items for Sale

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District periodically sells surplus items. You can view surplus items that are available for purchase online at www.publicsurplus.com after completing the site's free registration process. The Web site features surplus items from Foothill-De Anza as well as surplus items for sale from other public agencies.

Read the March 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 March 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 Spring 2010. Many courses begin in late 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.

** Fresh Classes for Spring **

The spring schedule of classes is online. Current students may register March 8-April 4. Registration for new and former students begins March 15. Spring quarter starts April 5.

Check your Week 10 Online Guide for ideas on What to Take Next!

** 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

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