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October 28, 2009
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Important notice about spring 2010
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
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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What's New at DVC
Visit What's New at DVC and the events calendar for the latest.

Fall 2009 and spring 2010 schedules available online

Don't miss our Courses to Consider section.
In this issue
Transfer Center
Financial Aid
Career and Employment Services
Counseling Center
CCCCD Student Trustee
Study Abroad in Florence, Italy
Student Life Office
Educational Talent Search Program
Scholarship Office
San Ramon Valley Campus news
Viking Athletics
Student Services
The Inquirer
United States Census 2010
New smoking policy
Campus Alert System
Police services student tip line
Our mission statement
Join Our Mailing List!
Quick links
Transfer Center
Transfer CenterApplications 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 information.
Financial Aid
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
Career and Employment ServicesNow 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/coop

Questions?  Visit the Career and Employment Center! Located on the quad behind the Info Center.  Call 925-685-1230 ext. 2435, [email protected], or www.dvc.edu/career.
Counseling Center
UC Berkeley Oski mascot 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.
Contra Costa Community College District
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), [email protected]
Study Abroad in Florence, Italy
Study in Florence Italy
Spring 2010 semester January 30 - April 30, 2010

"Italy. Florence. Three months. Your own apartment. Transferable GE courses tailored to get the most out of the city. What isn't to like?"  ~ Ken Alexander, DVC art history instructor

Upcoming deadline:   November 2 - Late application deadline

Visit Study Abroad for more information.  View informational flyer.
Student Life Office
A S D V C Club Day 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.

Flu shots
We have received funding from ASDVC to offer a $10 discount for the first 50 students with ASDVC discount stickers.

Educational Talent Search Program
Future math and science teachers needed for fall 2009 and spring 2010

T R I O logoThe 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 [email protected].
Scholarship Office
STARS Online application period 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.
San Ramon Valley Campus news
San Ramon Valley Campus 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
Viking Athletics
For great family fun and entertainment -- support Viking athletics this fall.  There are 39 home events.  Click here for list of fall home events.
Student Services
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.
The Inquirer
The Inquirer The Inquirer, DVC's award-winning student newspaper is online!   Check us out in print or online at www.theinquireronline.com
United States Census 2010
United States Census 2010
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
New smoking policy
Effective August 14, 2009, the DVC campus is smoke-free.   Smoking is permitted in the parking lots only.  DVC's smoking policy
Campus Alert System
$20tuition 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/.
Police Services
Contra Costa Community College District Police DepartmentPolice 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.
Our mission statement
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.