DVC dates, deadlines and more
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January 20, 2010
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We understand how frustrated you must feel if you can't get the
class(es) you need. We want to offer enough classes to meet the demand,
but the state will not provide the funding we need. Please understand
how frustrating it is for us to be forced to limit our offerings at a
time when a record number of students are seeking a college education. Read more... |
Important dates
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Now through January 21 - In person registration
Now through March 31 - A.A./A.S. degree or certificate filing period
January 22 - Spring 2010 instruction begins
January 23-24 - Spring 2010 Saturday/Sunday classes begin
February 4 - 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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Stay in touch with DVC
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Don't miss another important deadline. Stay connected with us: twitter.com/DVC_updates and Facebook.
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Exciting opportunity
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Want to hear the internationally celebrated author, speaker
and entrepreneur, John Assaraf for FREE! ($150 value.)
Find out more...but hurry! Opportunity is limited to the first
100 students to respond. |
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DVC Book Center news
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Store hours: Monday-Thursday 7:45 a.m.-7 p.m.
Friday 7:45 a.m.-3 p.m.
Saturday
dates: January 23 and 30 ONLY
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Buy
Back dates: January 25 -29
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Spring
texts now available for purchase.
Last day for
refunds will be posted on your receipt.
Buy
books online at www.bookcenter.dvc.edu
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Scholarship Office
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 DVC Scholarship deadline is February 2 at 12 noon.
Thousands of dollars
are available for DVC students who are new, continuing, or
transferring to a four-year college or university in fall 2010 through the DVC Scholarship Program. Each application must include two letters of recommendation to be considered. One application can qualify for multiple scholarships. Stop by the DVC Scholarship office in the Student Services Center for other
scholarship opportunities.
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Transfer Center
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Applications, admission, and majors
- Oh, my!
Drop by the Transfer Center to find out how you can
finish the degree you've started at DVC.
The Transfer Center offers friendly
expert advice, instructions on college searches, information on transferable courses,
and extensive resources on U.S. colleges. We are located in the
Counseling Center, open daily at 9 a.m. We close Monday
and Thursday at 5 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 p.m., and Friday at 3 p.m.
Don't miss out - Join the DVC Transfer Center on Facebook!
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Student Life Office
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Have you considered serving on the ASDVC Board, getting
involved with a DVC club, or perhaps creating your own club? Please be sure to
visit the online calendar
for a list of available information sessions and workshops.
Take a look at what your Student Life has to offer by
attending your Club Days on the Quad on February 2 and 3 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Need help to quit
smoking?
Kaiser Permanente will be hosting a FREE class at DVC this spring. For
more information, visit mykpwellness.org/dvc or call Kelli Bryson at 925-779-5281.
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San
Ramon Valley Campus news
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SRVC offers students access to a variety of services!
Please visit our website and click on the appropriate link for more information. Information on
all events and activities can be found on the SRVC Calendar.
February highlights:- Drop in appointments with Career and Employment Services and
the Transfer Center representatives are now available at SRVC the second and
fourth Tuesdays of the month starting in February! Go to the online calendar for the schedule.
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Educational Talent Search Program
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 The Educational Talent Search Program at DVC
seeks volunteer tutors and Teacher Assistants for spring and
summer 2010.
Volunteer tutors and Teacher Assistants (TA) are needed to
work with local middle and high school students. Students interested in being a volunteer tutor or TA should
contact Jackie Castellano at [email protected].
Please visit our website for more information.
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The Inquirer
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 The Inquirer, DVC's award-winning student newspaper is online! New issues coming soon.
Check us out in print or online at www.theinquireronline.com |
Coalition for a Clean Campus (CCC)
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We are the Coalition for a Cleaner Campus (CCC) in charge of making DVC
green and self sustaining zero-waste campus and we need your involvement.
Our first initiative is to get
compostable containers on campus like the Norseman restaurant currently has. Take our survey at our website, https://sites.google.com/site/garybyroncorp/. Your opinion counts! |
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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Smoking policy reminder
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Reminder: 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 the first Wednesday of every month at 11 a.m. This will be a test of our Campus Alert System. 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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