DVC dates, deadlines and more
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October 28, 2009
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Important notice about spring 2010
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Spring 2010 registration is here! Registration by appointment for EOPS, DSS and eligible veterans begins Monday, November 23. Beginning Monday, November 30, registration by appointment
is available for all continuing students. Check WebAdvisor for your appointment
day and time. Classes fill quickly, so take advantage of registering early! |
Important dates
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Now through December 1 - A.A./A.S. degree or certificate filing period
November 9 - Holiday - Veterans Day - college closed (Sunday classes are in session)
November 20 - Last day to withdraw from full-term course with a "W" appearing on transcript
November 26-29 - Holiday - Thanksgiving weekend - college closed. Classes resume Monday, November 30.
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Visit What's New at DVC and the events calendar for the latest.
Fall 2009 and spring 2010 schedules available online |
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Transfer Center
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 Applications to all campuses of the University
of California and California State University for fall 2010 admission are due
November 30. Applications take time and thought so don't
wait! Get started now at www.universityofcalifornia.edu
and www.csumentor.edu. The
Transfer Center staff can help you with applications, requirements, and
personal statements. Visit our website at www.dvc.edu/transfer for more
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Financial Aid
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It's not too late for Financial Aid!
If you have not already done so, apply for financial aid. You can
still see if you are eligible for the fee waiver and/or the FAFSA. Please visit
the Financial Aid Office in the Student Services Center or our website for more information. You can
also keep up-to-date with financial aid related information including news,
scholarships, and tips by visiting our blog,
Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter! |
Career and Employment Services
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 Now is the time to apply for seasonal
employment! Visit individual store websites or the website of the local
mall. Employer visits Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the quad. Visit our online calendar to learn more. Have a job already or working during the
spring term? Get college credit for
learning at work! Register for COOP: www.dvc.edu/coopQuestions? Visit
the Career and Employment Center! Located
on the quad behind the Info Center. Call 925-685-1230 ext. 2435, careerservices@dvc.edu, or www.dvc.edu/career. |
Counseling Center
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Experience UC Berkeley through the
UCB-DVC Concurrent Enrollment Program.
DVC students are able to take a total of two
lower division courses on the Berkeley campus through the Concurrent Enrollment Program. To obtain more information and to file an application for
participation for the spring 2010 semester, students must
attend a one of the Concurrent Enrollment Workshops that are being held in
December 2009.
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Contra Costa Community College District
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Are you frustrated by too many closed classes? The college
budget is getting tighter, but students can do something about it. As student trustee, I want to help students get the best information possible. The District
Vice Chancellor Kindred Murillo and I have organized budget forums on each
college's main campus. Leaders such as your student government president, college
president, and I want to know your concerns, questions, and ideas.
Please join us on the following dates:
DVC: Tuesday, November 17, 12:30 p.m. in the Trophy Room (near the cafeteria)
LMC:
Wednesday, November 18, noon in room 720 (Recital Hall) in the Music Building
CCC:
Thursday, November 19, noon in LA 100.
Christina
Cannon, Student
Trustee Contra Costa Community College District
208-252-1852 (cell), 925-370-2019 (fax), studenttrustee@4cd.net |
Study Abroad in Florence, Italy
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 Spring 2010 semester January 30 - April 30, 2010
Upcoming deadline: November 2 - Late application deadline
Visit Study Abroad for more information. View informational flyer.
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Student Life Office
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Come and participate in student life sponsored events! Please visit our online calendar for a list of upcoming events!
Interested in getting involved? Come and check out the
many clubs you can become a part of in the quad on November 3 and November
4!
Special event: Thursday, November 5, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Student Union Conference Room. Brown Bag lecture on "Understanding
Anxiety" presented by Kaiser Permanente.
We have received funding
from ASDVC to offer a $10 discount for the first 50 students with ASDVC
discount stickers.
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Educational Talent Search Program
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Future math and science teachers needed for fall 2009 and
spring 2010
 The Educational Talent Search Program at DVC
seeks 5-8 future math and science teachers to work as teacher assistants (TA)
in local middle and high schools for 3-5 hours per week. The TA will gain
classroom experience working directly with the teacher. TAs may also
tutor middle and high school students on the DVC campus. This is a paid
opportunity.
The schedule for classroom TAs will vary and depend upon TA availability and
class schedule. All tutoring is held on the DVC campus on Monday through
Thursday, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Interested students should contact
Jackie Castellano at jjonesca@dvc.edu.
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Scholarship Office
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The DVC Scholarship opens
November 1, 2009 and closes February 2, 2010 at 12 noon.
Scholarships are available for DVC students who are new, continuing, or
transferring to a four-year college or university in fall 2010. One
application can qualify for multiple scholarships. Thousands of dollars
are available through the DVC Scholarship Program. Stop by the DVC Scholarship office in the Student Services Center for other
scholarship opportunities.
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San
Ramon Valley Campus news
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 Are you busy with school and work? Want to find more time
in a day? Come to our Student Success Workshop - learn about time
management, writing a thesis, library research and more.
Need to take the math, chemistry and CELSA assessment
test? English assessment will be scheduled towards the end of this
semester. For more information.
Brown Bag Workshops: Join us 12:30-1:30 p.m. for these free workshops.
Planning to transfer to CSUEB or Chapman University?
The college reps are on campus to meet YOU! |
Viking Athletics
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For great family fun and entertainment -- support Viking athletics this fall. There are 39 home events. Click here for list of fall home events.
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Student Services
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Please
note the updated hours for student services during the fall 2009 semester. Due to reductions in state funding to major
student services areas, please note that evening services, by and large, have
been reduced to two nights (Tuesday and Wednesday) per week.
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The Inquirer
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 The Inquirer, DVC's award-winning student newspaper is online! Check us out in print or online at www.theinquireronline.com
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United States Census 2010
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Stand up, be counted! The census questionnaire is a count of everyone living in the United States. Achieving a complete and accurate 2010 census is in our hands. In 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau will define who we are as a nation. The form is short, your answers are protected, and many benefits rely upon an accurate count. Help your community receive the funds it requires. Ensure that everyone is counted. www.2010census.gov
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New smoking policy
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Effective August 14, 2009, the DVC campus is
smoke-free. Smoking is permitted in the parking lots only. DVC's smoking policy
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Campus Alert System
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Your attention please...
A loud siren will be heard throughout the DVC campuses on Wednesday, November 4 at 11 a.m.
This will be a test of our Campus Alert System, which will sound on the first Wednesday of every month at 11 a.m. There is nothing you need to do during a siren test.
In the event of an actual emergency or crisis situation, the siren sound will
continue for three minutes. Students and all campus personnel will be instructed
to Shelter, Shut, and Listen.
For more details, please visit the Contra Costa Community College District
website at www.4cd.net/alert/.
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Police Services
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 Police Services silent witness tip line.
Students, faculty and staff can call 925-685-1230 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 is located in the northwest corner of Lot
1. 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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Our mission statement
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DVC's complete mission statement
Diablo Valley College (DVC) is passionately committed to student leaming through the intellectual, scientific, artistic, psychological, and ethical development of its diverse student body. DVC prepares students for transfer to four-year universities; provides career and technical education; supports the economic development of the region; offers pre-collegiate programs; and promotes personal growth and lifelong leaming.
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