Summer Registration Ongoing through June 27
Foothill College can help you earn a specialized certificate, associate degree or upgrade your current job skills. We can also help you complete the general education course requirements you need to transfer to a four-year university.
Summer Session begins June 28 and continues through Aug. 8, unless otherwise listed in the class schedule. Continuing, new and former students can register now through–27. You can apply for admission, register for classes, complete the registration process, pay enrollment fees and buy a parking permit online at
MyPortal.fhda.edu. You can also review the class schedule and purchase textbooks online at
www.foothill.edu. California residents pay $17 per unit for Foothill classes. A full range of student support services is also available, including financial aid, academic counseling, child care (at De Anza College) and tutoring.
Foothill College has been recognized as one of the outstanding community colleges in the country. Each 12-week quarter, Foothill offers more than 1,000 course sections to more than 18,000 day, evening and online students. The Foothill College student population is ethnically diverse, culturally rich and includes students from many countries. In keeping with its philosophy of educational opportunity for all, Foothill College offers university transfer, career training and basic skills instruction as well as student support services. For more registration information, access
www.foothill.edu, e-mail
WebRegFH@mercury.fhda.edu or call (650) 949-7325
The Way You Register for Foothill Classes Has Changed
Beginning with Summer Session, Foothill College students will register classes using the new
MyPortal.fhda.edu system. MyPortal.fhda.edu is your new secure online gateway to important Foothill services, such as registering for classes, checking grades, paying fees, receiving important updates from the college, and much more.
To access the new system, click the MyPortal.fhda.edu login link on www.foothill.edu. Then enter your eight-digit Student ID (also known as your Campuswide ID) and your six-digit temporary password, which is your date of birth in this format: MMDDYY. Logon to the portal now to be certain your password works and eliminate any holds that would prevent you from registering. Memorize your Student ID and the new password that you will create the first time you log in, and do not share this information. Learn more about registration.
If you logon to MyPortal.fhda.edu and encounter problems with your account, you'll need to reset your password. You can do so by going here:
https://myportal.fhda.edu/LuminisSecurityServices/. If you still have difficulty logging in, you'll need to fill out the simple problem report online form, which you can access here:
https://myportal.fhda.edu/LuminisSupport/forms/requesthelp.html. We'll respond back promptly with a solution to the problem.
Theatre Arts New Works Festival On Stage Now
The Foothill College Theatre Conservatory presents its annual New Works Festival June 17–20 in the Lohman Theatre at Foothill College. Produced by Theatre Arts Instructor Tracy Ward, the festival spotlights 12 world premieres from the Foothill College Playwriting Program presented as staged, script-in-hand readings. This year, the festival's offerings showcase a variety of themes, from addiction and adoption to religion and the origin the universe. Tickets are available at the door beginning 30 minutes before show time. A donation of $5–$15 is suggested. Visitors must purchase a required campus parking permit for $2 from yellow dispensers in student parking lots. Lots 7 and 8 provide convenient access to the Lohman Theatre. For more information, e-mail
foothillnewworks@yahoo.com or call (650) 949-7360.
Textbook Buyback at Foothill Bookstore June 21–25
The Foothill College Bookstore will conduct textbook buyback June 21–25 in front of the bookstore. Buyback hours at the Main Campus are Monday through Thursday, June 21–24, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; and Friday, June 25, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Buyback hours at the Middlefield Campus are Monday through Thursday, June 21–24, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Learn more about textbook buyback.
The Foothill College Bookstore makes every effort to get you the highest possible price for your used books. Buyback operates on a first-come, first-served basis so arrive early to get the best price for your textbooks. The quantity of textbooks that will be bought back by the Foothill College Bookstore is limited and may be reached at any time. The price paid back during buyback is subject to change without notice.
Textbook condition is critical to buyback value. Books that are wet or have previously been wet will not be bought back. Workbooks, study guides, lab manuals, spiral-bound books, books with tear-out pages, books with excessive writing or highlighting, books with missing CDs, missing or badly damaged covers, broken spines or missing pages are generally not bought back. The Foothill College Bookstore reserves the right to determine the quality of each book to determine if the book is in re-sellable condition and reserves the right to refuse the purchase of any book based on condition.
50th Annual Commencement Ceremony Is June 25
Foothill College presents its 50th Annual Commencement Ceremony Friday, June 25, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Library Quad. The evening will feature inspirational messages from Foothill College President Judy C. Miner, student speaker Andreas Santucci, faculty speaker Glenn Violett and keynote speaker U.S. Secretary of State Arne Duncan. Tickets are not required and event parking in student lots is free after 5 p.m. on this date only. Encourage your guests to arrive early to locate parking and seating. For ceremony time, location, parking rules, disability accommodation request deadlines, cap and gown details, and guest instructions, call (650) 949-7282, e-mail DavorenTricia@foothill.edu or review the Commencement Ceremony FAQ.
U.S. Secretary of Education to Speak at Commencement
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will deliver the keynote addresses at June commencement ceremonies for both Foothill College and De Anza College. Duncan will make his remarks at Foothill's 50th annual ceremony Friday, June 25, at 6 p.m. in the Library Quad, and at De Anza's 43rd annual ceremony Saturday, June 26, at 9 a.m. in the Outdoor Events Arena. Admission to both events is free. For commencement information, call (650) 949-7282, e-mail DavorenTricia@foothill.edu or review the Commencement Ceremony FAQ.
"We are thrilled and honored to have Secretary Duncan speak to our students and celebrate this important milestone in their lives," says Linda M. Thor, Ed.D., chancellor of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District. "We deeply appreciate the work he has done to communicate the critical role of community colleges in increasing educational attainment in our country, and his efforts, alongside the president, to ensure that community colleges have adequate resources to do that important work."
Duncan joined President Barack Obama's administration as secretary of education in January 2009 following seven years as chief executive officer of the Chicago Public Schools, where his mandate was to raise educational standards and performance; improve teacher and principal quality; and increase learning options. During his tenure in Chicago, reading and math scores of the district's elementary school students reached record highs and the number of teachers achieving National Board Certification soared. From 1987 to 1991, Duncan played professional basketball in Australia, where he also worked with children who were wards of the state. He graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University in 1987, majoring in sociology. He was co-captain of Harvard's basketball team and credits basketball for his team-oriented and disciplined work ethic.
Student Artwork in the Lohman Theatre Gallery
Foothill art student Amaury Hernandez presents My Soul, a mixed media exhibit, through June 30 in the Lohman Theatre Gallery at Foothill. Admission is free.
Foothill Students Exhibit at PhotoCentral
Foothill students add their innovation and expressive artwork to the Revival of 19th Century Photography exhibit on display through Aug. 31 at the PhotoCentral Gallery in Hayward. This exhibition includes a variety of traditional photographic processes, including cyanotype, van dyke brown, platinum/paladium, carbon and gum printing. In addition to works by student enrolled in Foothill's PHOT 13: Experimental Photography course, the exhibit features new works by artists Brian Taylor, of San Jose State University, and Vaughn Hutchins, of CSU Humboldt. The show is curated by Foothill Photography Instructor Kate Jordahl and PhotoCentral Director Geir Jordahl.
New Foothill Student Trustee Elected
Last month, student Etienne "E.T." Bowie was elected by fellow students to serve as the Foothill College Student Trustee to the Foothill-De Anza Community College District Board of Trustees through May 2011. Bowie's student trustee counterpart from De Anza College is Thomasina Russaw.
Bookstore-Apple Promotion
The Foothill Bookstore offers the Apple Back-to-School promotion through Sept. 7. Receive a free iPod touch with the purchase of any laptop or desktop purchase. For more information, visit the Foothill College Bookstore, access
books.foothill.edu or call (650) 949-7058.
