Bi-Weekly Newsletter

June 22, 2026


THANK YOU, AND CONGRATULATIONS!


To the staff, faculty, administrators, but most of all our students, we at the Honors Institute (John, Fatima, and Chris) thank you for your support this year. Because of you the Honors Institute is thriving and looking to be even better next year!


Congratulations to those of you who completed an Associate's degree and/or those who are transferring to a four-year institution! We wish you the best of luck and please, come back and visit sometime!


GOOD LUCK ON FINALS!!

At-A-Glance


  • June 26th: 66th Annual Commencement Ceremony, 10am, Library Quad.

Transfer

TRANSFER CELEBRATION HUGE SUCCESS!


On June 17th we celebrated our transfer and honors students in a spirited and well-attended ceremony. Congratutions once again to all of you!

Counseling

SUMMER COUNSELING HOURS


During the summer break, Counseling services will be offered Monday - Thursdsay. We will be closed most Fridays. To schedule an appointment use the online scheduling tool.


Student office hours with the Honors co-Director, Fatima, will be offered starting August 17th until Sept 11th in person Monday and Tuesday from 2:00pm-3:00pm in the Honors office room 1960 (next to the International Office) and virtually on Wednesday and Thursday from 11:30am-12:30pm.Please note we are closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 7th.


The Honors website will be updated in September with the Fall quarter student office hours.

Community

Honors Connection Club! Hit this Instagram ink:

@fhhonorsconnection


Thank you to the club officers (you know who you are) for your hard work, and thank you for preparing the new leadership for next year! Best of luck in you new and continuing endeavors!



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



Coming October 2026: Latiné Heritage Month


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

66TH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

June 26th, 10am, Library Quad.


Take Honors Classes in Buenos Aires, Argentina Next Year!


Applications are now being accepted for Foothill College's Spring 2027 9-week study abroad program in Buenos Aires, Argentina! Led by Foothill Honors Professors Sam Connell (Anthropology) and Brian Evans (Economics & Global Studies), the program will explore Empires & Colonies: Past & Present.


Students on the program take 12-15 units of UC/CSU-transferrable coursework offered by the Buenos Aires faculty. Fieldtrips and a 2-day excursion to Iguazú Falls are included in the program fee. Scholarships and financial aid available.



More information and the link to a program interest form can be found here: https://foothill.edu/global/buenosaires-2027.html

Don't miss your opportunity to study abroad!! 


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

$Money$


Looking for Financial AID?


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


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


Also, check out the Scholarships Page

NEED A JOB?

Foothill Connect is Hiring Student Ambassadors

Positions are available through both district-funded employment and Federal Work-Study for Summer 2026. If you ae interested in leadership, peer support, and student engagement, submit your resume to foothillconnect@fhda.edu.


The Wellness Center is Hiring Two Positions

(Click Here for Job Descriptions):


ASFC Job Opportunities

(Click Here for Application)


Cashier Assistant


The ASFC Welcome Center is seeking a Cashier Assistant who is friendly, helpful, and responsible to join our fun and highly collaborative team.

Requirements:

  • Greet students and campus visitors at the front desk
  • Create student ID "Owl Cards" and public transit "Clipper Cards"
  • Answer general questions
  • Available to work up to 19 hours per week


Student Graphic Designer 



The ASFC Design Center is seeking a Student Graphic Designer who is creative, self-motivated to join our fun, fast-paced, and highly collaborative team.

Requirements:

  • Graphic Design Major at Foothill College
  • Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
  • Available to work up to 19 hours per week


PAID INTERNSHIPS


The Experience Foothill College program provides the opportunity for students to apply for paid and unpaid internships through their MyPortal Handshake account. It’s a great way for students to get meaningful work that will develop professional skills, add to their resume/LinkedIn accounts, and look great on college transfer applications. Every active student has access to Handshake—they just need to know about it. Encourage your students to check out this great opportunity! Click here for more information.


Student Resources

Also for your reference are these important student support resources:

Mental Health and Wellness Center | Food Pantry | Veteran's Center

Disability Resource Center | Dreamers and UndocuAlly

Tutoring Center | Library Resources