De Anza College Quick Notes

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Nov. 24, 2025

Quick Notes for the Week of Nov. 24

Honors and Achievements

Women’s Cross-Country Places Fourth in State Championships

The women’s cross-country team placed fourth in the Cross-Country State Championships, which took place on Saturday, Nov. 22.

This is the team's best finish in school history. The top-five finish secures the Mountain Lions a place in the 2025 State Championship Program, permanently recording the team in the state’s record book. It also officially marks the Mountain Lions as the top-placing Northern California team in this year’s championship field.

This Week

DASG De-Stress Week

The De Anza Student Government is hosting a De-Stress Week to help students relax during finals.

Stop by Conference Rooms A&B next Monday, Dec. 1, from 1-3 p.m., for pet therapy and free snacks. Next Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 1-3 p.m., there will be activities and snacks in the Fireside Room. If you have questions, please email dasgevents@deanza.edu.

Sip and Paint Donors and Members Recognition Dinner on Thursday, Dec. 4

The California History Center (CHC) will hold its fourth annual “Sip and Paint” Donors and Members Recognition Dinner next Thursday, Dec. 4, from 5-8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Stop by for an evening of art, food, wine and music. There is a suggested donation of $20.

Please RSVP in advance. If you have questions, please contact CHC Director Lori Clinchard, Ph.D., at clinchardlori@deanza.edu.

The Foothill-De Anza Foundation and the Social Sciences and Humanities Division are event partners.

Chamber Orchestra and Choir Performance on Saturday, Dec. 6

The Music Department’s Chamber Orchestra and Choir will perform together next Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m., in the VPAC. General admission is $10 and student admission is $5.

They will perform two masterful works of contemporary music – Terry Riley's "In C" and Craig Hella Johnson's "Considering Matthew Shepard."

“In C” is a meditative, minimalistic work that redefined modern music. “Considering Matthew Shepard” is a three-part “fusion-oratorio” that explores themes of loss and compassion in response to the tragic death of Shepard.

Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest

Submit by Friday, Dec. 19

The Black Faculty, Staff and Administrators Network (BFSA) is holding a Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest to further engage our campus community with King's legacy, vision and leadership that inspired a nation.

Essays will be judged on creativity, clarity, content and coherence with the theme. Your essay must be in your own words; plagiarism is unacceptable, and no help from any AI source is permitted.

Please submit by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, at deanza.edu/bfsa/king. More contest rules can be found on the website.

First-, second- and third-place winners will receive cash prizes and be recognized during the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration in Conference Rooms A&B at on Jan. 15.

Native American Heritage Month

Office of Equity Event

November is Native American Heritage Month! You can attend this event to celebrate.

Young Men’s Talking Circle

For more information and special accommodations, please reach out to Adriana Garcia at garciaadriana@deanza.edu or 408.864.5636.

The event is co-sponsored by the Community Education Division; Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Department; California History Center; and Pride Center.

Funding was provided by the De Anza Student Government.

Mark Your Calendar

Events

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

Next Week

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Dates and Deadlines

  • Thanksgiving Holiday – No classes and offices closed – this Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27-28
  • Final Exams – Dec. 8-12

Visit the Academic Calendar page to see more important dates and deadlines by quarter.

College GovernanceGovernance Meetings

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

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