Bi-Weekly Newsletter

February 9, 2026

MIDWAY

Midway through the school year and midway through winter, even though it's been unseasonable warm. Midterms are coming up and last newsletter we told you to stay focused. Staying focused also means taking breaks and recharging your brain, like the surfer in the photo above. Even if you don't surf, find yourself a beach, or a mountain or a forest and don't forget to relax.

At-A-Glance

See below for details

February 9th and 11th: UCLA TAP Workshops.
February 9th and 23rd: Honors Connection Meeting: Honors Connection club meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays in Room 3305, 12:15-1:15pm
February 9th: "How to Write an Abstract" workshop for those submitting abstracts for the Bay Honors Symposium. 2-3pm, BSS Lounge (Room 3202). Bring a draft of your abstract.
February 10th: Certified Wellness Coach Webinar.
February 16th: Deadline to apply for the Humanities Scholars Work Experience Program.
February 17th: Deadline to submit an abstract to present at the Bay Honors Symposium at Stanford University on May 2nd.
February 17th: Priority registration for Spring quarter begins.
February 19th: Deadline for UCLA TAP certifications.
Intending to transfer this year? Applying to colleges this fall? Fill out the Intent to Transfer form for HTCC. (see below).
March 3rd: Deadline to fill out the HTCC Intent to Transfer form for those who hope to transfer to UC Irvine's Honors-to-Honors Program.
March 30th: Deadline to apply for Foothill College's Research and Service Learning Symposium on May 21st

The Spring Schedule Is Out!

Plenty of Honors classes in Anthropology, Art, Biology, Business, Counseling, Communication Studies, English, Global Studies, Humanities, Media Studies, Music, Photography, Political Science, and Psychology! Priortity registration begins February 17th! Check out the registration dates here.

Transfer

UCLA TAP Agreements

UCLA TAP Season has started! Agreements are due by Thursday, February 19th. Step one of TAP ceritification is filling out the Application Agreement. Step two is to fill out the smartsheet. Make sure you also read this important letter.

To further prepare, please make sure Foothill College has all of your official AP scores from the college board and college transcripts from any other college/university you've attended. These transcripts need to be evaluated. Go to our Evaluations department for more information and to submit your request for transcript evaluations ASAP!

UPCOMING UCLA TAP WORKSHOPS!

AGAIN, ATTENDING ONE OF THESE WORKSHOPS IS REQUIRED

Monday, Feb. 9th, 9:00 - 10:30am, Hybrid: Room 1943 and Zoom
Wednesday, Feb. 11th, 10:30am - 12:00pm, Hybrid: Room 1943 and Zoom

San Jose State Honors X

SJSU has this excellent program that all students should consider. Have a look. You join a cohort and are able to meet and work with leaders in the field. They are inclusive, grassroots, and hand-on. https://www.sjsu.edu/honorsx/index.php

They want students from the area who want to succeed in new fields of study. It is a minor that you do in conjunction with your major. It is an incredible opportunity, especially if you want to stay local.

Language Other Than English (LOTE) Requirement

Have you taken two years of a foreign language in high school and want to get cleared for the Language Other than English (LOTE) requirement for the IGETC pattern? Please fill out this form.

Satisfying the LOTE requirement through AP exams? Use the evaluation link instead.

Community

Honors Connection Club! Hit this Instagram ink:

@fhhonorsconnection

Honors Connection Club meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 12:15pm in Room 3305 (John Fox's classroom) . Come and meet interesting people engaging in stimulating conversations as we grow the honors community at Foothill. The next meetings are February 9th and 23rd, and March 9th.

Join our discord to stay in the loop on club events and ask us any questions!

Black History Month 2026

Leaning into AI - Ancestral Intelligence

Tuesday, Feb. 10

Double Consciousness

Noon–2:00 p.m. Village Room 4223

Thursday, Feb. 12

The Embodied Legacy: Black History Month XR Showcase

10:30 a.m.–Noon in VR Lab (Room 4220)

Tuesday, Feb. 17

A Conversation with Poet Tshaka Campbell

Noon–1 p.m. in BIPOC Center

Wednesday, Feb. 18

Virtual Artist Talk with Photographer Kevin Wurum

Noon– 1 p.m. Join via ZOOM

Thursday, Feb. 19

Face & Figures — Five Principles of Illustration

10–11:50 a.m. in Room 1601

Friday, Feb. 20

Iconography in the Continental Crossroads of the Sang Mêlé: Guillaume Guillon-Letière’s Oath of the Ancestors (1822)

by Cynthia Brannvall

Noon–1 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 24

Immigration Panel with Karĩmi Ndwiga

10:30 a.m.–Noon in BIPOC Center (2149)

To learn more before the workshop, check out these free resources.

Wednesday, Feb. 25

BHM Closing Ceremony

6–7:30 p.m. in Dining Hall

Thursday, Feb. 26

Umoja Program Spotlight Poster Session

Noon–1 p.m. in 1900 Administration Building

Become Involved in Planning Heritage Months!

March: Women's History Month

April: Muslim Heritage Month

May: Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month

June: LGBTQ+ Heritage Month (AKA Pride Month)

Email Victoria Strelnikova at strelnikovavictoria@fhda.edu to get involved!

Explore a New Career Path in Behavioral Health:

Certified Wellness Coaches

Join us for a virtual Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, February 10th @12pm to discover the role of a Certified Wellness Coach (CWC) — a new certification created by the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI). CWCs support children and youth through age 25 through wellness promotion, life skills, mental health literacy, and connection to resources.

In this session, you’ll learn what Certified Wellness Coaches do, how they fit into the behavioral health workforce, and the pathways available to pursue this certification through your college education or related experience. Whether you’re interested in psychology, social work, human services, or simply want to make a difference in your community, this webinar will give you valuable insight into an exciting and growing profession. Register Here

Webinar Link

Honors Alumni Read This!

IF you transferred already and want to help future Honors Transfers, then let us know -- We are creating an Honors Alumni Association. We will reach out to you individually because we are interested in maintaining connections for our students. Sign up here on this link.

Coming in Fall 2026: Honors Mentor Program

Will you be at Foothill College in Fall, 2026? If so, apply to become a part of the Honors Mentor Program! We are just launching this program, and your participation will be a great asset for our new Honors scholars. If interested, please fill out this form.

Join the Honors Canvas Site, Discord Site, and Instagram!

Research

Honors Research Symposium, sponsored by the Bay Honors Consortium, will be at Stanford University on Saturday, May 2nd. Foothill has a long history of participating in this symposium and we encourage you to participate. The deadline to submit abstracts is February 17th.

Research and Service Learning Symposium applications are now open! The symposium will be held on Thursday, May 21st at Foothill. This is an opportunity to showcase your research, service, leadership, and creative arts projects. Browse the RSLS Website for inspiration. Deadline to apply is March 30th.

RSLS Workshops

Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, 2-3 p.m., Campus in Tutoring Center (3600) & Zoom

Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, Noon-1 p.m., Zoom

Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2026, 4-5 p.m., Campus in Tutoring Center (3600) & Zoom

Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2026, 2-3 p.m., Campus in Tutoring Center (3600) & Zoom

Thursday, Mar. 19, 2026, Noon-1 p.m., Zoom

Friday, Mar. 27, 2026, Noon-1 p.m., Zoom

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FAFSA and CADAA Applications Are Open!

Scholarship opportunities are officially live on Academic Works — don’t miss your chance! Apply, apply, apply!

The 2026-2027 FAFSA and CADAA Applications are open Now!

2025-2026 FAFSA & CADAA applications are still open!

Visit our Virtual Financial Aid Front Desk via Zoom. Connect with financial aid staff and have your general financial aid questions answered instantly without the wait of an email response.

Virtual Front Desk Zoom Hours:

Mondays: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tuesdays: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Thursdays: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Are you interested in a paid internship?

Join the Humanities Scholars Work Experience!

The Humanities Scholars Work Experience (HSWE) program is now accepting applications for its Spring quarter cohort. We are looking for arts/humanities-minded students who want mission-driven internship work that will develop professional skills, gain an edge in four-year university transfer, and desire to become leaders in your community.

The HSWE offers paid internship at a variety of non-profit organizations throughout the South Bay and beyond. You will earn $20/hour in Financial aid (tax-free!), engage with a faculty mentor, and strengthen you resume and Linkedin profile.

The application deadline is February 16^th. You can also register for and attend an Information session – go to https://foothill.edu/humanities-scholars-work-experience to sign up and find out more about this exciting opportunity!

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