De Anza College Quick Notes

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June 16, 2025

Quick Notes for the Week of June 16

This Week

Afrojazz Night Is Today, June 16

band playing on stageThe Music Department is hosting an Afrojazz Night at the Visual and Performing Arts Center tonight – Monday, June 16 – at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend the concert and celebrate the students from the jazz program. Admission is $5 for students and $10 for the general public. All proceeds support student performances in the music department.

De-Stress With Llamas This Wednesday, June 18

Feeling stressed? Come unwind with De Anza Student Government at their De-Stress event this Wednesday, June 18, from noon-2 p.m., on the S Quad lawn. You can:

  • Hang out with three friendly llamas
  • Enjoy free boba
  • Take a moment to breathe, relax and recharge

Vice President of Student Services Finalist Open Forums

Tuesday and Wednesday, June 17-18

President Omar Torres invites you to attend open forums this week – Tuesday and Wednesday, June 17 and 18 – with three finalists for the position of vice president of Student Services. Full details can be found at deanza.edu/president/vpss-search/.

Feedback forms will be available at each of the forums. They will be held in the Campus Center's Fireside Room, at the following dates and times:

  • Shalamon Duke, Ed.D., – tomorrow (Tuesday, June 17), 9:15-10:15 a.m.
  • Michele LeBleu-Burns, Ed.D., – tomorrow (Tuesday, June 17), 2:15-3:15 p.m.
  • Newin Orante, Ed.D., – this Wednesday, June 18, 2:15-3:15 p.m.

If you’re unable to attend the forums, video recordings will be available at deanza.edu/president/vpss-search/ by noon on Friday, June 20.

You can also submit feedback to President Torres through an online form, which will be posted on the webpage with the recordings. Feedback should be submitted no later than noon on Monday, June 23.

NASA Ames Speaker

Eugene Tu at podiumEugene L. Tu at Cupertino Community Hall 

Eugene L. Tu, director of NASA Ames Research Center, will be giving an overview of NASA Ames as part of the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce’s Science and Technology Speaker Series.

The event will take place Wednesday, June 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Ave., Cupertino, CA 95014. Please register in advance to attend. Attendance is free.

Graduation Is Sunday, June 29

Apply for Your Degree and Order Grad Packs

smiling young man in grad cap and gown

This year's collegewide grad ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 29, beginning at 3 p.m. in the Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, California.

Everyone is invited to submit digital Congrats Cards for a favorite grad, or the entire Class of 2025.

If you're planning to graduate this year, please remember these deadlines:

  • File for your degree by today – Monday, June 16 – if you want your name listed in the printed souvenir program.
  • Order your grad pack – including cap, gown, tassel and diploma cover – and other regalia by today – Monday, June 16 – so items arrive in time for the big day. 
  • Submit a message and photo for the optional Graduation Slideshow no later than next Monday, June 23.

There is no deadline to participate in the commencement ceremony, but you must apply for your degree by June 27 in order to have it awarded for spring quarter.

Watch for updates about this year's celebration at deanza.edu/graduation/. If you have questions, please email communications@deanza.edu. 

Disability-Related Accommodations

Commencement Livestream

For those who can’t make it to the Convention Center, the event will be livestreamed with captions, beginning at 3 p.m. at deanza.edu/graduation.

Celebrations This Week

Students and their families can attend a variety of end-of-year celebrations in anticipation of Commencement.

This week:

Next week:

Future end-of-year celebrations can be found at deanza.edu/graduation/celebrations. Please make sure to RSVP in advance if requested.

Share Your Good News

Have you been accepted to a four-year institution? Let us know which college or university you are attending by filling out the Share Your Good News form. You will also have the option to be added to the Transfer Center’s mailing list to receive updates on events like the Transfer Achievement Celebrations on Monday, June 16, and Tuesday, June 17.

De Anza Academy

There's Still Time to Enroll

young students around tableParents can register K-12th graders now for programs offered this summer by the De Anza College Academy. Classes start Monday, June 30, and run through Friday, July 25. The academy is open to students of all school districts. Registration is open now through Thursday, June 26.

Courses for middle and high school students will include robotics, coding, 3D printing, science, sports, writing, mathematics, graphic design and more. Art classes for kindergarten through fifth grade students will also be offered at West Valley Elementary.

De Anza Academy courses are taught only for enrichment purposes – credits, grades and homework are not offered. Spots fill quickly, so make sure to register soon.

LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Pride MonthZoom Backgrounds

Check out the LGBTQ+ Pride Month Zoom backgrounds designed by the Office of Communications! You can choose from 18 different options. They are available for download on the Zoom backgrounds webpage.

Mark Your Calendar

Be sure to check these program websites for:

You can also check the Events Calendar for additional events and details.

This Week

Next Week

Tell us about your event! Use the online form at deanza.edu/communications/tell-us.

dates and deadlines iconDates and Deadlines 

  • Juneteenth Holiday – no classes and offices closed – Thursday, June 19
  • Final Exams – Monday-Friday, June 23-27
  • First Day of Summer Session – Monday, June 30

Check the Academic Calendar to find  important dates and deadlines for each quarter.

Governance

Governance Meetings

Learn more about college governance at deanza.edu/gov.

Tell Us!

Quick Notes is an email digest of timely information for De Anza students, faculty and staff. Watch for it in your inbox regularly.

Use the online form at deanza.edu/communications/tell-us to let us know about an upcoming activity or other news that you want to share with the rest of the college community. That’s the best way to get your item on our radar for the website Events Calendar, newsletter and social media planning.

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