DOIN' FOOTHILL PROUD!

Max Wang, Koko Grundler, and Alysa Tran (pictured above, left to right) absolutely nailed their presentation at the 16th Annual Community College Honors Research Symposium, with their research, "Synthesis and Biocompatibility of Undaria Pinnatifida (Wakame) Bioplastics." Well done!

Itamar Zohor (far right) also rocked his session with his presentation, "Solving the Scheduling Puzzle: A Data-Driven Approach to Educational Resource Allocation." Great job!

BUT THAT'S NOT ALL...

AMBRA GARGINI

Ambra Gargini took home The Heslet Scholars Award in Humanities with her outstanding research (some would say "graduate level"), "The Fatal Mark: English Translators Brand Milady with More than the Fleur-de-lys." Fantastic work!

Will you be at Foothill next year? Save the Date: May 8th, 2027 is the next Bay Honors Symposium, this time at UC Davis. This gives you plenty of time to get some ideas, find a mentor, write up some research, and apply!

At-A-Glance

See below for details

• May 11th and June 8th: Honors Connection Club Meetings, Noon-1pm, Room 3305.
• May 11th and 12th: Research and Service Learning Symposium presentation workshops. See below.
• May 12th and 26th: Public Speaking and Storytelling Series.
• May 21st: Foothill College's Research and Service Learning Symposium.
• May 30th: Deadline to apply for the Distinguished Honors Scholar Certificate.
• 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!

UCLA ADMITTED AND WAITLISTED STUDENTS!

Distinguished Honors Scholar Certificate

For those of you who meet the criteria for the Distinguished Honors Scholar Certificate, make sure you submit the form and Service Learning Report by May 30th. Reminder: Your Service Learning Report must be at least 500 words.

Counseling

Fatima's Spring Honors Counseling Office Hours

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

• Mondays, 11:00-12:00pm • In-person Honors Office (Room 1961).
• Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30pm • Meet Virtually in Zoom Room 
• Thursdays, 10:00am-11:00am • Meet Virtually in Zoom Room 

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 next meetings are May 11th and June 8th!

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

Asian American and Pacific Islander Events

May 12th, 12-1pm: Virtual Artist Talk with Gina Osterloh on Zoom.

May 17th, 12-2pm: Japanese Archery, Small Gym

May 18th, 12-1pm: Yoga with Monday, Campus Center (bring a yoga mat).

May 18th: 12-1:30pm: NAKA Dance Theater presents Usuzawa Deer Dance Preservation Society. Japanese Cultural Center, Room 6503.

Become Involved in Planning Pride Month!

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

Do You Want to Be the

Foothill College Student Poet Laureate?

Do you have:

• A passion for poetic expression?
• An understanding of the relationship between language and social justice?
• A respect for linguistic diversity and linguistic sovereignty and creative expression that honors authentic student voice?
• A commitment to fostering student voices?
•  A commitment to enroll at least part-time for the next academic year (position tied to enrollment)?

Learn more about the role and Apply by May 29th!

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.

Schedule

Opening Ceremony: 9–9:30 a.m. (Appreciation Hall 1501)

Sessions & Activities: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (Campus Center, Classrooms, Dining Hall)

Lunch: Noon–2 p.m. (Campus Center Plaza)

Awards Ceremony: 4–5 p.m. (Appreciation Hall 1501)

Students can join in person or access Zoom links via the RSLS Canvas page on the day of the event.

For those who are presenting, there will be presentation workshops on May 11th, 12-1pm and May 12th, 2-3pm.

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 the Scholarships Page