Bi-Weekly Newsletter

April 27, 2026

DID YOU MISS THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE?


Not to worry! You can still register at the conference (you just might not get lunch or the tote bag). Come by the History Corner Alcove 9-10am. Ambra Gargini, Alysa Tran, Miyako Grundler, Max Wang, and Itamar Zohar will be presenting!


At-A-Glance

See below for details


  • Honors Connection Club Meeting April 27th!
  • April 29th: Foothill College Creative Writing Conference.
  • April 29th: Graduation Information Session.
  • May 2nd: Bay Honors Symposium, Stanford University.
  • May 6th: Career Hacks Resume Clinic.
  • May 6th: Deadline to Petition for Graduation to have your name in the program.
  • May 12th and 26th: Public Speaking and Storytelling Series.
  • May 21st: Foothill College's Research and Service Learning Symposium.
  • June 6th: Deadline to register for the Transfer Celebration on June 17th!

Transfer

TRANSFER CELEBRATION AND HONORS CELEBRATION IS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17TH, 6-7:30PM IN THE DINING HALL!


Those of you who have been admitted to a university are invited, nay, encouraged to attend and participate so we can celebrate your accomplishment! However, you must fill out this form by June 6th! Follow the directions carefully, and we'll see you there!

Fall 2026 UCLA TAP Applicants


Are you applying to UCLA Fall '26 and want to get TAP certified?


Join this mini online workshop to learn what steps and forms need to be in place before you're able to get TAP certified.


Join over zoom on Thursday May 7th 9:30-10am with Drop in after the session for individual questions.


Graduation Reminders


Grad Info Session, April 29 from 3-4 p.m. via Zoom to get your graduation questions answered. Registration for the event.


Commencement Program Deadline

Friday, May 8, by 3 p.m.Petition for graduation by this deadline to have your name included in the printed commencement keepsake program.


Counseling

Fatima's Spring Honors Counseling Office Hours


Meet with Fatima, Honors Co-Coordinator on these days:



When you enter the zoom room, you will be in the Waiting Room. I will take each person on a first come, first serve basis. When I admit you into the room, please turn on your camera. We will have approximately 10 min if there are others waiting. If these drop in times, don't work for you, please schedule a 30-min appointment with any of the Honors Counselors.


See the counseling page on the honors website.


You can also get a Quick Questions Session or contact a counselor on the HONORS COUNSELING TEAM

Anabel Arreola-Trigonis

Cathy Denver

Andrew Lee

Debra Lew

COMMUNITY

Honors Connection Club! Hit this Instagram ink:

@fhhonorsconnection


Honors Connection Club meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at Noon 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 first meeting of Spring quarter is April 27th!


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

Muslim Heritage Month Events


Wednesday, April 29

Closing Ceremony

Noon–1 p.m.

Library Quad


Become Involved in Planning Heritage Months!


May: Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month

June: LGBTQ+ Heritage Month (AKA Pride Month)


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

VOTE in the 2026-27 ASFC Student Government Elections


Online polls open Monday, April 27-Wednesday, April 29. Free snacks and voter information are available at the voting stations on campus in front of the Welcome Center and Library Quad.  


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

Research

Research and Service Learning Symposium


The Research and Service Leadership Symposium provides students an opportunity to expand their learning beyond the walls of the classroom (or the confines of the screen); to investigate their world through in-depth research projects; to create and participate in worthwhile service learning activities, including original creative arts projects, and to present their newfound knowledge, insights and experiences to the campus community.The Symposium is a celebration of student projects. The event includes:

  • A full day and evening of presentations, poster sessions, peer discussion forums, art galleries, and creative performances.
  • Awards ceremony, keynote speaker and closing celebration.


Even if you are not presenting, please plan to attend!

$Money$


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 Scholarship Opportunities!


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