| DVC dates, deadlines and more |
January 20, 2009 |
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| Important dates |
 January 24 - Saturday hours for Admissions and Records, Assessment Center, Information Center, Financial Aid and Book Center
February 2 - Last day to add a full-term course; Last day to drop a full-term course and be eligible for a refund of fees
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Check out What's New at DVC for the latest news and events calendar.
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DVC Counseling Center
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 Late start Counseling 120 - Student Success classes are still available and especially helpful to students in their first year of college at DVC. Check the WebAdvisor searchable schedule for dates, and times.
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Student Life Office
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 Get involved and make the most of your college experience! Join the Associated Students of Diablo Valley College (ASDVC), the student government at DVC!
Enhance your success with free College Success Workshops and Brown Bag Lecture series. No need to register, just show up for the topic which is of interest to you.
Starting a new club
Beginning spring 2009, any student who wants to start a new club must attend a mandatory "Starting a New Club" workshop. Students will learn about the requirements and deadlines for starting a club, and receive a copy of the Student Organization Handbook and all of the forms that are required. The workshops will be held during the first four weeks of the semester, beginning January 20 and ending February 10.
Find a schedule of the workshop times on the Events Calendar or pick up a flier in the Student Union Building or at the Learning Commons on the San Ramon Campus.
Application deadline is Thursday, February 12 at 6:45 p.m. The packet should be turned into the Student Activities Coordinator in the Student Life Office, or to Yvonne Canada in West-132 on the San Ramon Campus.
Returning clubs
All returning clubs must complete a "Club Status Update" form, which indicates that your club will be renewed for the current semester. For spring 2009, the deadline for submitting the Club Status Update form is Thursday, January 29 at 6:45 p.m. The application should be turned in to the Student Activities Coordinator in the Student Life Office, or to Yvonne Canada in West-132 on the San Ramon Campus.
Club Day
The first Club Day will be Tuesday, February 10 and Wednesday, February 11 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Quad.
Student Life events calendar |
San Ramon campus news
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 Blood drive
January 26 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. the American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive in the main lot (in front of the fountain). Appointments will be scheduled in the Learning Commons January 20-23 and walk-ins are welcome!
New! January 24, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., SRC Admissions Office and Bookstore will be open to assist students. Please stop by!
Want to start a club at SRC? Come to one of our workshops at SRC and learn how. For the schedule, go to www.srvc.net/event-StartClub.asp.
Represent SRC students' needs - join the Associated Students of Diablo Valley College (ASDVC)! Information sessions will be offered at SRC - see the events calendar.
Brown Bag Workshop
Join us for our first Brown Bag Workshop, "Healthy New Year," Wednesday, January 28 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in West 204. A health educator from Kaiser will present. Bring your lunch - no registration is required! |
DVC Scholarship Office
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 The Scholarship office has moved!
In our efforts to better serve DVC students, the Scholarship office is now in the Student Services Center. Get information on the DVC scholarship program and learn about additional scholarship opportunities provided by outside organizations. Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
And remember...
the DVC Scholarship application deadline is Monday, February 2, 2009 at 12 noon.
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Transfer Center
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Have you applied to transfer to a four-year school? If so, now's it's time to apply for funds! Visit the Financial Aid Office for more information.
Upcoming transfer deadlines
· The deadline for submitting your Fall 2009 UC Application Update is Saturday, January 31, 2009. (Visit universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply/after_apply/after_update_transf.html)
· Fall 2009 Berkeley applicants must also complete supplemental forms by Saturday, January 31, 2009. These forms are available via the student portal, myBerkeleyApplication, at: admissions.berkeley.edu
· San Francisco State has changed their deadline for fall 2009 applications from March 2nd to February 2, 2009.
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The Inquirer
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 Join The Inquirer, DVC's award-winning student newspaper! That's where Contra Costa Times columnist Tony Hicks got his start, and so can you.
Journalism 126 (Newspaper Production) turns mere students into formidable reporters, photographers, page designers and multimedia storytellers. And if business is your gig, then consider signing on as our business or ad manager. Check us out in print or online at www.theinquireronline.com
For more information, come by the Inquirer lab (H-102) or write faculty adviser Jean Dickinson at jdickins@dvc.edu.
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Deadline for completion of Liberal Arts A.A. degree
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| Students completing A.A. degree requirements with the major of Liberal Arts, a program which was deleted from the DVC catalog in 2004, are advised that they must satisfy all requirements by the close of summer 2009, due to State regulations. Students unable to do so will have to select another major to complete their degree, and may see a counselor for assistance. |
Career and Employment Services
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Are you working? Do you want to get college credit for your work?
Take a COOP course! Come to the Career and Employment Center in the Student Services Center building for details and an application. |
Study Abroad opportunities
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 Plan ahead for Study Abroad in:
Informational meetings happening soon.
For more information contact the Study Abroad Office.
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Business Division
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DVC's Business Division has developed its spring line-up of workshops for small business owners. The Business Boosters are offered monthly on a Thursday morning, 7:30-9:30 a.m. They provide hands-on tips from the experts that small business owners can begin to use immediately. For a listing of Business Boosters and information about how to register, click here. Mention that you learned about Business Boosters from the email blast and get $10 off of the registration fee.
It was recommended in Oprah Magazine and now it is coming to DVC. Melodie Lane of The One Page Business Plan Company will be presenting a workshop, "Come with an idea-Leave with a Plan!" sponsored by DVC's Business Division on January 22. For more information, click here. |
Tutoring Services
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DVC has 10 tutoring centers available around campus that offer FREE tutoring in a multitude of subjects, including all levels of math, English, foreign languages, business accounting, liberal arts, and physical, life and social sciences. Contact the Tutoring Center at 925-685-1230 x2125 to make an appointment or visit our website at www.dvc.edu/tutoringservices in order to find out each tutoring lab's location and hours. You can also visit us in person at L-102, the first floor of the Library, to make an appointment or drop in for free tutoring.
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Get ready for Recycle Mania 2009!
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 Recycle Mania is a nationwide recycling competition for college and universities. From January 19 through March 28, we will be competing against over 200 schools across the nation to collect the most recycling. In 2008 we placed 163rd out of 180 schools. We can do better than that! Make sure to recycle all your cans, bottles and paper in the brown recycling carts across campus. Let's show the world how green we can be!
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Police Services
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 Police Services silent witness tip line.
Students, faculty and staff can call 925-229-1000 ext. 1999 to provide information without having to leave any personal information.
For more information in case of emergency:
Contra Costa Community College District Police Services
Police Services on the Pleasant Hill campus has relocated to ET-125, close to the old location in Lot 1. Watch for the temporary signage. If you are having trouble locating us, please contact our office, at 925-685-1230 ext. 2338, 2339 or (925) 686-5547 and we can have a Police Aide Escort you there.
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