Bi-Weekly Newsletter

January 12, 2026

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

New Year, New Quarter, New Newsletter!

UCLA TAP WORKSHOPS COMING!

For those of you hoping to transfer to UCLA under the TAP program, these workshops are required.

At-A-Glance

See below for details.

January 14th: The first of many Research and Service Learning Symposium Workshops.
January 20th, 22nd, 26th, and 28th: UCLA TAP Workshops.
January 26th: Honors Connection Meeting: Honors Connection club meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays in January, so the first meeting of winter quarter will be January 26th Room 3305, 12:15-1:15pm
February 4th: Career Hacks Resume Clinic: 12-2pm, Building 3600 or Zoom.
February 10th: Certified Wellness Coach Webinar.
February 17th: Deadline to submit an abstract to present at the Bay Honors Symposium at Stanford University on May 2nd.
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

Plenty of Honors Classes Are Still Open...

so contact the instructors for an add code. 4-5 unit classes are available in several disciplines. If you are looking for one more unit, please consider Professor Eta Lin's PSYCH 54H, HONORS INSTITUTE SEMINAR IN PSYCHOLOGY. With a focus on social psychology, this is an awesome class taught by an awesome instructor.

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

Tuesday, January 20th, 1-2:30pm, Room 1943 (Honors Classroom).

Thursday, January 22nd, 11:30-1pm, Room 1943

Monday, January 26th, 4:30-6pm, on Zoom

Wednesday, January 28th, 11:30-1pm, Room TBA

Three more workshops in February! Please read the Foothill College UCLA TAP website for important details.

The Honors Transfer Council

If you plan to transfer to an Honors Transfer Council of California Partner University, please fill this important form. VERY IMPORTANT: Under "Honors Director's Email," write "honors@fhda.edu."

UC IRVINE HONORS-TO-HONORS

If you are interested in transfering to UC Irvine and you have a 3.7 GPA or Higher, you need to have fill out this form so by Tuesday, March 3rd. If you haven't done so, do it right now!

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.

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. Our first meeting in Winter Quarter is January 26th.

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

You can also find the Honors Connection Club and other clubs on Club Day, Wednesday, January 21st, 12-2pm, on the Library Quad (or Dining Hall if it rains).

January 2026 JHM Events

Our theme is A Taste of Tradition

Wednesday, Jan. 14

Sephardic Program

Noon–1 p.m. in Dining Hall

Come make Israeli chocolate balls and explore Sephardic Jewish culture! This is the place to chill with friends, listen to music, eat tasty desserts, and learn about Jewish History!

Wednesday, Jan. 21

Winter Club Day with a Jewish Flare

Noon–2 p.m. in Library Quad (Dining Hall if rain)

Clubs are the heartbeat of campus life at Foothill. Explore Mizrahi Jewish Culture through traditional jewelry making while snacking on traditional pastries. Please join us on campus to learn about joining or starting a club, and enjoy Jewish & varied music, food, fun, while making new friends!

Wednesday, Jan. 21

Artist Talk/Reception with Jonah Markowitz

10–11a.m. | Join via ZOOM

Join us for an insightful virtual artist talk with photographer Jonah Markowitz. Jonah is a documentary photographer and filmmaker as well as a New York City born and raised Jew, who loves all things pork.

For more information about Jonah's work, visit jonahmarkowitz.com

Thursday, Jan. 29

Closing Ceremony

Noon–1 p.m. in Dining Hall

Food and refreshments will be served. Entertainment and activities to be announced. Bring a friend and join in on the fun!

Become Involved in Planning Heritage Months!

February: Black History Month

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. Watch this space for updates on applications and creating a competitive abstract.

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, Jan. 14, 2026, 2-3 p.m., Tutoring Center (3600) & Zoom

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, 2-3 p.m., Tutoring Center (3600) & Zoom

Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, 2-3 p.m., KCI Makerspace

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

Scholarships and Financial Aid

FAFSA and CADAA Applications Are Open!