Fall 2019 | December 2, 2019

Weekly Newsletter

UCLA TAP Certification Congratulations to those of you who submitted your UC and CSU applications last week! As a reminder, in January and February, the Honors Institute will be holding UCLA TAP Certification workshops. When the dates and locations are confirmed, we will include those in our newsletter. Make sure to keep a lookout! As always, if you have any questions about the Honors Institute, please feel free to e-mail us or stop by the office (Rm 1961) with your questions. Also, printed forms, including Counselor Appointment Verification Forms, are readily available for you outside the Honors office.   Have a great week!

Reminder: Extended Library Hours for Finals Week To help you study for finals, the library will be open until 9 pm. from December 2-6 and December 9-11. From everyone in the library, good luck on your exams! For general information, or to book a study room, please visit the Foothill College Library website.

Community Campus Involvement and Participation Opportunities: Diversity in Student Leadership Retreat Applications are now open for the Diversity in Student Leadership Retreat happening February 7-9, 2020 at the Koinonia Conference Center in Corralitos, Ca (near Watsonville). There are spots for up to 35 students for this overnight adventure in the woods where you will explore topics on cultural identity and leadership, and alliance building and support. By participating in this retreat, you will work through a series of low ropes courses, team building and workshop activities designed to build community, trust, empathy. This experience aims to encourage you and your fellow students to dream big about the type of leaders you want to become. More information can be found by following this link:  https://foothill.edu/equity/student-leadership.html

Have you talked with your Honors Counselor yet? Start the academic year off with a meeting with an Honors Counselor to ensure you are on track for transfer and following your educational plan. If you have not yet done so, we encourage you to set up an appointment. Follow this link to contact a counselor today - Foothill College Counseling e Honors Counselors

Reminder: Community Campus Involvement and Participation Opportunities- Career Workshop Series on Career Skills ASFC is hosting a workshop series this year aimed at helping minority students on campus to gain skills and access the resources needed to be successful in school and life. The first workshop will be Career Skills . When: December 3rd from 12pm-1pm Where: STEM center, Room 4218 (with free refreshments!)  Career Skills Workshop Flyer

Community Campus Involvement Opportunities

We recognize that many honors students are currently involved with various campus activities or groups that may offer opportunities for service leadership experiences or contributions to the Foothill College community. If you are interested in recruiting students for your clubs, campus events, and/or other leadership opportunities that are available to your fellow students on campus, please send us information so we can feature your particular organization or event in our newsletter.

Student Resources Also for your reference are these important student support resources: Personal Counseling Services | Food Pantry | Veteran's Center Disability Resource Center | Dreamers and UndocuAlly The Teaching and Learning Center Tutorial Help | STEM Center