Spring 2021 | April 20, 2021
Bi-Weekly Newsletter
Global Perspectives, Global Careers: Stanford Fair for Community College Students

APRIL 24, 2021 - 10:00AM TO 3:45PM
VIRTUAL EVENT ON ZOOM
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS BY APPLICATION

This day-long event is designed for community college students who are interested in global studies and/or global careers. The event will be comprised of workshops and presentations facilitated by Stanford faculty and scholars.

  • Explore global topics and consider career paths in academia, business, government, public policy, tech, and more! 

  • Hear from leading Stanford faculty on topics including international justice, global security, environmental studies, and engineering/technology. 

  • Attend a panel featuring global studies students who have successfully transferred from a community college to a four-year institution in California. 

  • Learn about the benefits of studying abroad and adding a global perspective to your studies. 

All students who are selected to attend will be required to complete a Zoom registration.  

Students must attend the event all day. Attendees will receive a certificate of participation. 
Chemistry/ Biochem Internships with SJSU this Summer

Through the Science Learning Institute (SLI), Foothill College students will have an opportunity to engage in research with a biochemistry or chemistry faculty member at San Jose State University for a summer internship.

Note: summer regulations at SJSU are still being determined which may affect this internship.
 
Coursework in chemistry required for this internship.
 
 
Internship term: June 28 – August 20, 2021 (8 weeks), 20 hours a week
Stipend: $2000 – given as a scholarship in two installments
Application deadline: April 25, 2021
 
Muslim Heritage Month

Celebrate Muslim Heritage Month! The opening ceremony will take place tomorrow during college hour from 12 PM to 1 PM. There is an exciting month planned that includes lecture series, a film viewing and discussion, and even a cooking show! Check out this amazing list of events and come learn more about the Muslim Culture and religion: Muslim Heritage Month Events 2021.

Honors Scholar Petition- Now Open!

Happy Spring Quarter, folks! We want to remind you all that for students who are completing the Honors Scholar program for Fall 2021 admission, all criteria must be completed by the end of Spring 2021. The petition window is now officially open and it will close on May 31, 2021 at 11:59 PM (Pacific time).

To qualify for Honors Scholar designation, you must meet the following requirements:

  1. At least 23 quarter units of honors courses have been completed and passed with a letter grade of C or better.
  2. Minimum GPA in honors courses is 3.25
  3. Service Leadership
  4. Counseling verification forms submitted each quarter
  5. No reports of academic integrity or violations of student code of conduct

Completion of the Honors Scholar criteria will be noted on your Foothill College Academic transcript in early July 2021.

When you are ready to petition for Honors Scholar designation, you can do so by visiting the Honors Institute website and clicking on the link: Petition Request. If you have any questions, please drop by our office hour to chat. We are available on Wednesdays from 12-1 PM and Thursdays from 3-4 PM.
Honors Scholar - Service Leadership Component

One more reminder if you will be petitioning for Honors Scholar designation for Fall 2021 admission- you must complete some type of service leadership before you submit your petition.

  • Service leadership is any action or service you take that has an impact on others in your community
  • Can be personal, volunteer, or paid- but it must have a clear and direct impact on others
  • Service or work you do that has an impact on you, your perceptions, and/or personal growth as well.

The reflection you submit should demonstrate a thoughtful reflection of what you've learned, insights you've gained, and/or ways that this work has informed your understanding of the world and your place in it. If you have any questions about what type of service learning activities count for service learning, please do drop by our office hours to discuss. A service learning rubric is available to help guide you.
STOMP Conference Recordings

If you missed this year's UCLA STOMP Conference earlier this month, the session recordings are now available on their event site and will remain there until June 1st.