Ho, Ho, Ho

It was a great year, thanks everybody. Hope you had a great quarter. Let's celebrate...

Drop by for Cookies, Hot Cider and Coco

December 7th (Thursday) at 1130-1230 for the Honors Faculty/Student Mixer. Join Honors students and faculty for a holiday tradition in the BSS Lounge (3202). Hang out with Sam and Tracee as we celebrate the end of the quarter and the festive season. Food and drinks provided and Santa says he may come.

LAST REMINDER -- FILL OUT THIS FORM IMMEDIATELY if you are applying for Fall 2024 Transfer - ASAP!!!

Library Extended Hours!!

Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

Incredible Opportunity. Due January 11^th. See here: https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/undergraduate-transfer-scholarship/.

Winter 2024 enrollment is happening!

New honors sections being opened. Keep checking.

The Honors Courses being offered are on our Honors website.

Here is a list of them:  ANTH 2AH, ART 2BH, CNSL 3H CNSL 8H, ENGL 1AH, ENGL 1BH, ENGL 43BH, HUMN 1H, HUMN 3H, HUMN 4H, LIBR 10H, MDIA 1H, MDIA 11H, MUS 2BH, MUS 8H, PHOT 8H, POLI 3H,  POLI9H, PSYCH54H, and SOC 1H.

We are also working hard to set up a one-year schedule of honors courses so we will all know what courses will be offered in the future. The faculty and deans from our departments are also diligently considering new courses that can be offered for our students. If you have any suggestions please do not hesitate Sam or Tracee with your ideas.

Pottery Sale

The annual Foothill Student Holiday Pottery Sale will take place at Cesar Chavez plaza Dec. 5-7 from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (weather permitting). Come find some unique handmade gifts made by students or try your luck with one of our raffle prizes! The raffle will be pulled Thursday at 2 p.m. Cash, credit cards or checks accepted.

Holiday Food Drive

The new Owls Nest Basic Needs Center is hosting a Holiday Food Drive through Friday, Dec. 8.

The goal is to collect and provide enough food for students to take home during winter recess. Students will be able to pick up items the week of finals or the week after, before we close for our winter holiday break starting Friday, Dec. 22-Monday, Jan. 1.

Details are on the new Owls Nest website with a list of food items to donate. Drop off a donation and check out the Owls Nest!

Join a 15-day Global Experiential Learning Adventure in Cuba!

Theme: Environmental Justice in Cuba

This program is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of environmental issues and sustainable development within the Cuban context, while learning about culture, social justice, interculturality, and global perspectives.

Upcoming Info Sessions

All sessions, including those on campus, are available via Zoom, unless noted otherwise. 

JOIN A SESSION BY ZOOM (link!)

Spring 2024 Cuba Program Information Session

• Wednesday, December 6, 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the Altos Room (Room 2001) & on Zoom 
• Thursday, December 7, 7-8 p.m. Zoom only

More Info

Tracee's Fall Office Hours

Honors Counseling

Fall Quarter Drop-In Hours September 25 to December 13

MEET IN PERSON

Bldg 1900, Office 1961

Mondays 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Thursdays 10 a.m.–11 a.m.

MEET VIRTUALLY

VISIT HONORS ZOOM ROOM

Tuesdays 1 p.m.–3 p.m.

Wednesdays 10 a.m.–11 a.m.

Hours in the Winter 2024 (begins January 8th)

Mondays In Person-11:30-1:30pm

Wednesdays In person-10:00-11:30am

Tuesdays-Virtual 2:00pm-4:00pm

Thursdays-Virtual 11:00-12:00pm

CONTACT US BY EMAIL

Questions? Email us at honors@fhda.edu and we'll respond right away!

Remember also that all other counselors are available and there are walk-in quick questions always available at the general counseling office.

Honors Student Counseling Report Form

All Honors Institute participants are required to meet with a counselor at least once every quarter to review or develop their educational plan, as well as to discuss any personal, career or academic concerns. Counseling appointments are scheduled for 30 minutes.

After your counseling appointment, please complete the new Counseling Report Form to record your visit and help evaluate your plan towards academic, personal, and professional successes. The Honors Institute will verify your appointment at the end of each quarter. This new reporting process replaces the documentation that counselors needed to complete.

Contact Your Honors Counselor Today!

If you have any questions regarding your schedule, the transfer application process, or any other questions about being an honors student, please be sure to visit any one of the General Counselors. For Honors specific questions, do contact any one of our Honors Counselors:

• Anabel Arreola-Trigonis: 650.949.7284 - arreolatrigonisanabel@fhda.edu
• Tracee Cunningham: 650.949.7104 - cunninghamtracee@fhda.edu
• Cathy Denver: 650.949.7214 - denvercathy@fhda.edu 
• Debra Lew: 650.949.7066 - lewdebra@fhda.edu 
• Lety Serna: 650.949.7059 - sernaleticia@fhda.edu

Government Internships

Santa Clara County is offering an amazing fellowship opportunity. Deadline for this great program is December 13 so make sure to get your applications in by. then! Click here for additional details.

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.