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CONGRATULATIONS & WELCOME
Finals start today, Monday, May
21st through Friday, May 25th,
2007. This is just a reminder to get
plenty of rest the night before your
finals, eat a nourishing breakfast the day
of and BEST OF LUCK!!!
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BOOK BUYBACKS
This Week
Monday, May 20th through Friday, May 25th, 2007
VALERIE NOVAK
2007 – 2008
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
TO THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Valerie was appointed by the Associated Student Body
Government, at the ASGB meeting on Monday, May
7th, 2007 and was installed by the Board of Trustees
last Tuesday evening at the Board of Trustees meeting
NO DATA, NO CHANGE….
Has been the slogan of the Delta College Students and
the Student Government Board … and …
their diligence has paid off….
+/- GRADING
(AP 4230)
The Board of Trustees voted
NOT TO ACCEPT
even the first reading
of the proposed AP 4230 policy
at last Tuesday night’s Board Meeting
Thank You to the ASBG Board and the Students of
Delta College on their efforts to be heard…
But, THANK YOU! most of all…. to the Board of
Trustees for looking after the future and best interest
of the Students of San Joaquin Delta College!!!
HOURS:
Monday – Thursday,
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mustang Room
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Please Join
San Joaquin Delta College
at the
California National Guard
118th Stockton Maintenance Company
Iraq Deployment Ceremony
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2006
11:00 a.m.
DeRicco Football Stadium
Come out and show your support to our Troops!!
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Writers’ Guild
POET’S ESPRESSO
A Delta Writers’ Guild publication
Looking for Submissions for Poet’s Espresso
June/July issue
Deadline, Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007
Student Activities Office
Shima 101C – (209) 954 – 5100
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
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We need poetry, art, photography, comics, recipes or
events with a 2 line biography
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Writers’ Guild
POET’S ESPRESSO
MUSICIANS WANTED!
to accompany poetry readings, at the release signing of
events for the book of poetry and art,
SUN SHADOW MOUNTAIN
at local venues!
Contact: Donald Anderson, (209) 953-2449
Nikki Quismondo, (209) 570-7917
Email: poetsespresso@yahoo.com
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Any student who applies for financial aid during the Month of
MAY can enter to Win an i-Pod. If a student has already
applied for financial aid, he/she can bring a friend to the
Electronic Enrollment Services Lab in Goleman 128 to apply for
financial aid. Both the referring student and the student
applying for financial aid can enter the drawing. The student
applying for financial aid will need to provide a copy of
their FAFSA confirmation page.
Any questions, please call financial aid at (209) 954-5115.
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San Joaquin Delta College
72nd Annual Commencement
Friday, May 25th, 2007
6:00 p.m.
Alex G. Spanos Center,
University of the Pacific
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presents:
8th Annual Juried Student Exhibition &
Art Awards Competition
Through May 24th, 2007
Student work is presented in the final exhibition of the season,
as the Gallery offers the 8th Annual Juried Student Exhibition &
Art Awards competition. These annual exhibits offer the
opportunity for students to participate in a professional juried
exhibition process and receive awards. In addition this year,
the Gallery will offer a set of workshops designed to help
students select and present work for formal exhibition.
Gallery Hours: Mondays by appointment, Tuesdays-11:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wednesdays & Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to
6:30 p.m. and Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
All events are free & open to the public and handicapped
accessible! For more information please call (209) 954-5507 or
visit online at: http://finearts.deltacollege.edu.
The Seventh Annual Transfer Student Banquet was held on
May 17, 2007, at the Black Angus Restaurant. The annual
ceremony is held to recognize Delta College’s transferring students
who have completed their major prep courses in math, engineering
and science. This year they celebrated 16 students transferring to
various universities, and several students also earned AA/AS
Degrees and/or certificates.
MESA 2007 Transfer Students are: Matthew Anglin,
Biochemical Engineering, UC Davis, Faye Bowles, Chemistry, UC
Davis (AA Natural Sciences/AA Liberal Arts and Sciences),
Dihiana Duarte, Nursing, CSU Sacramento (AA Liberal Studies),
Yamilethl Flores, Speech Pathology/Nursing, CSU Sacramento,
Benjamin Garcia, Civil Engineering, University of the Pacific
(AA Engineering/AA Natural Sciences/Computer Aided Drafting
Certificate/Engineering Certificate), Raed Hassan, Electrical
Student Activities Office
Shima 101C – (209) 954 – 5100
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Engineering, San Jose State University, Christopher Housken,
Mechanical Engineering, University of the Pacific, Nain Juarez,
Pharmacy, UC Santa Barbara (AS Natural Sciences), Melissa
Moebius, Mathematics, CSU Stanislaus (AA Liberal Studies),
Adrian Sanchez, Mechanical Engineering, San Diego State
University (Engineering Certificate), Alberto Sanchez,
Computer Engineering, University of the Pacific, Elise Sanchez,
CSU Sacramento, Kinesiology (AA Natural Sciences/AA Liberal
Studies), Yogita Sharma, Biological Sciences, UC Davis,
Visithina Sok, Computer Engineering, UC Davis (AA Liberal
Arts), Alberto Valencia, Mechanical Engineering, Cal Poly San
Luis Obispo (AA Engineering/AA Natural Sciences/AA Liberal
Arts/Computer Aided Drafting Certificate/Engineering Certificate,
and Kenneth Zamora, Chemistry, CSU Sacramento (AA Natural
Sciences/AA Liberal Arts).
Parents, spouses and children of transferring students were invited
to celebrate with them at this special occasion and to wish them all
much success in their respective universities and career.
They were honored with the presence of Mr. John Larson, Delta
Engineering faculty, who kindly introduced each transferring
student during the program and Dr. Amir Assadi-Rad, Biology
Faculty, who encouraged the students to continue studying hard
now and play later. Also, present were guests, Dr. Gary Martin,
Dean of Engineering and Computer Science, and Inez RuizHouston, Community Involvement Program Director, for the
University of the Pacific. Both gave the MESA students words of
encouragement, and did their last minute recruitment to Pacific.
And, last but not least they had MESA Counselor, Anthony Canela,
as the MC for the evening…very much appreciated. A special
THANK YOU goes to Lolita Jones, MESA Sr. Asst., for all her help
in putting this event together.
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On Monday, May 14, 2007,
the
CalWORKS
Department
held
their
Second Annual Student
Success
Celebration
in
Danner Hall. The ceremony
recognizes successes of
students who have obtained
AA
or
AS
degrees,
certificates and placement
on
the
Dean’s
and
President’s list. This year,
they honored 159 students.
Some students earned as
many as four certificates
and a degree.
Others
earned two or three degrees and recognition on the Dean’s and
President’s lists. “Our students are really amazing!”, states
Tiffanie Panella, Delta’s CalWORKS Director.
They were honored to have Dr. Rodriguez in attendance to present
Mayor Edward Chavez as their Keynote Speaker. Both Dr.
Rodriguez and Mayor Chavez, along with Dr. Hazel Hill presented
certificates of achievement and gifts to the students. It was a true
privilege for staff and students to have the Mayor attend their
ceremony. The CalWORKS Program Manager from Human
Services Agency, Brian Taing, a CalWORKS partner also spoke and
praised the students. Aleja Rambonga from Delta’s Human
Resources gave a truly inspiring speech and set a wonderful
example for current students to follow. Ms. Panella says, “She is
absolutely amazing and we were so fortunate to have her speak
and we are all lucky to have her working here at Delta College.!”
Special thanks goes out to the CalWORKS staff, Jim Vergara, the
Maintenance Staff, Audio/Visual Staff, Frank Harrison and his
staff, Dovie McCusker, and the Bookstore Staff, especially Linda
Renner. Thank you to everyone who played such important roles
in making this event such a success.
Presents:
First time college student?
No problem, we’re here for you! The first year experience on
campus is an important in that it can set the tone for the rest of
your college life. Delta College offers a series of First Year
Experience courses to ensure your success as a college student.
First Year Experience courses are designed as Learning
Communities where courses are linked in content, ideas, and
activities. Students MUST enroll in all listed classes. These
courses are for students working towards their AA degree or
transfer.
Participation is not only fun, but rewarding!
participate in learning communities tend to
Students that
- have a higher GPA
- make friends faster their first year
- have greater success rates
- feel they got more of their classes
To register for your First Year Experience simply enroll in any
one of the section numbers for your specific learning community
and you will be automatically enrolled in all the connecting classes.
You must meet the required prerequisites.
First Year Experience
Guid 5
TTH 8am–9:30 am
Dann 206
Whitt, S
61757
Read 01F MWF 8am-9:25am Holt 311 Amezquita, M 23755
Eng 70
MW 12pm-2:30pm
Lock 220B
Slakey, M
Student Activities Office
Shima 101C – (209) 954 – 5100
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
64171
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First Year Experience-(late starting, begins the week of
9/17)
Eng 70
MWF 1pm-3pm
Budd 403
TBD
Math 72 TTH 1pm-2:45pm Budd 333 Ramirez, B
Read 91A
Guid 19
TTH 2:34pm-5:05pm
Mon 3pm-4:30pm
Shim 417
Cunn 233
TBD
Leach, J
http://www.deltacollege.edu/org/deltawinds/index.html
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36927
86060
32770
29307
Guid 5
MW 11am-12:30pm
Shima 242
Baker, D
80869
SUMMER 2007
PARKING PERMITS
Eng 79
TTH 11am-1:30pm
Shima 132
Holden, J
84651
$10.00
Math 80 M-TH 9am-10am Locke 315 Hammer, P
36748
Now available at the Bookstore or can be ordered online at:
First Year Experience – Level 2 (must have level 2 assessment
scores)
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http://bookstore.deltacollege.edu/MerchList.aspx?ID=4332
Delta Student ID number required
GRADUATION is MAY 25th, 2007
The Bookstore has everything you need!!
Here are some prices to help you plan ahead:
CAP, GOWN & SASH
HONORS CORD
5 pk ANNOUNCEMENTS
10 pk ANNOUNCEMENTS
(prices include tax)
$19.39
$ 9.67
$ 6.75
$12.91
Available NOW in your Delta College Bookstore
The 2007 Volume of
Delta Winds
is now available in the Delta College Bookstore.
This year’s volume, dedicated to Patrick Stapelberg, contains
various works by Delta College students.
Special thanks to Susan Lovotti for designing the cover and
layout of the essays, Gil Vanover for his work running the press,
Greg Greenwood and his staff for publishing the magazine in
the Print Shop, Paul Kuehn for sponsoring the project, and Stan
Rapada for his cover photo. Thank you also to the numerous
students who submitted their work for publication and the
English instructors who steered these authors in their direction.
The 2007 volume is also NOW AVAILABLE online in text and in
pdf formats.
The last day of Cafeteria service, this semester,
will be
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007
Java Jitters
Will remain open on
Wednesday and Thursday
6:45 a.m. – to 1:45 p.m.
Summer hours begin
June 4th, 2007
7:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Monday – Friday
Here is a link to the Table of Contents in text format:
http://www.deltacollege.edu/org/deltawinds/DWOnline07/07tabl
eofcontents.html
For the pdf format of this volume, go to the Delta Winds Online
home page at:
Student Activities Office
Shima 101C – (209) 954 – 5100
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
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11th
The summer GED classes are starting the week of June
and
ending July 19th. The program will be offering six week sessions
in Math and Writing. With the summer session being so short the
program will be offering the students a review of the two most
difficult subject areas. Enrollment began on Wednesday, May
9th, 2007.
If you have any questions, please contact the GED office at (209)
954-5259, Holt 244
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SCHEDULE OF CLASSES NOW ONLINE
For information on applying for admission to San Joaquin Delta
College, please refer to:
http://www.deltacollege.edu/dept/ar/admissions/fiveste
ps.html
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES NOW ONLINE
Registration appointments will be available the first week of May
to students who enrolled for the Spring 2007 semester and to new
students who filed an Application for Admission between January
1, 2007 and April 1, 2007. For information on applying for
admission to San Joaquin Delta College, please refer to:
http://www.deltacollege.edu/dept/ar/admissions/fiveste
ps.html
Registration may be done via the Student Telephone
Assisted Registration system (STAR) at 476-7997 or the
Internet at: www.deltacollege.edu. In person registration
is not available. STAR System and Internet access is
unavailable on Holidays.
APRIL 27 – Online applications open for the Fall 2007 semester.
June 3 - Registration closes at 5pm. Registration re-opens June 4
at 8am. See below for specific registration dates.
APRIL 30 – MAY 25 - REQUEST A REGISTRATION
APPOINTMENT OR CHECK THE DATE AND TIME OF
ASSIGNED APPOINTMENT. FALL REGISTRATION
APPOINTMENTS
ISSUED
UPON
REQUEST
TO
STUDENTS WHO HAVE AN ACTIVE APPLICATION FOR
ADMISSION ON FILE.
Internet (www.deltacollege.edu) access is available 7 days per week
8am-9pm, except Fridays when it closes at 5pm.
S.T.A.R. System (476-7997) available 7 days per week 8am-9pm,
except Fridays when it closes at 5pm. Operator assistance is
available Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm.
Four-Week Classes:
June 4 – June 29, 2007, Monday – Friday
(Registration closes, June 3 at 5:00 p.m.)
June 11 – July 6, 2007, Monday – Friday
(Registration closes, June 10 at 5:00 p.m.)
July 9 – August 3, 2007, Monday – Friday
(Registration closes, July 8 at 5:00 p.m.)
MAY 14 – MAY 25 – FALL SEMESTER REGISTRATIONAPPOINTMENT REQUIRED:
Internet (www.deltacollege.edu) access is available 7 days per week
8am-9pm, except Fridays when it closes at 5pm.
S.T.A.R. System (476-7997) available 7 days per week 8am-9pm,
except Fridays when it closes at 5pm. Operator assistance is
available Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm.
Six-Week Classes:
June 11 – July 20, 2007, Monday – Friday
(Registration closes, June 10 at 5:00 p.m.)
June 25 – August 3, 2007, Monday – Friday
(Registation closes, June 24 at 5:00 p.m.)
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MAY 14 – JUNE 3 - SUMMER INTERSESSION
REGISTRATION-NO APPOINTMENT REQUIRED:
Internet (www.deltacollege.edu) access is available 7 days per week
8am-9pm, except Fridays when it closes at 5pm.
S.T.A.R. System (476-7997) available 7 days per week 8am-9pm,
except Fridays when it closes at 5pm. Operator assistance is
available Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm.
May 28 – HOLIDAY – MEMORIAL DAY – CAMPUS CLOSED
Eight-Week Classes:
June 11 – August 3, 2007, Monday – Friday
(Registration closes, June 10 at 5:00 p.m.
JUNE 3 – SUMMER 2007 INTERSESSION BEGINS
JUNE 4 – JUNE 8 – SUMMER 2007 INTERSESSION
LATE REGISTRATION AND ADJUSTMENT PERIOD
Internet (www.deltacollege.edu) access is available 7 days per week
8am-9pm, except Fridays when it closes at 5pm.
S.T.A.R. System (476-7997) available 7 days per week 8am-9pm,
except Fridays when it closes at 5pm. Operator assistance is
available Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm.
DATES AND INFORMAITON SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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Did you know that you can get discounts with your Delta College
Student Body ID Card? Your Associated Student Body has
contracted with local merchants to obtain discounts for Delta
College Students presenting their ID cards at the time of purchase.
Come by the Student Government Office, Shima 101H or the
Student Activities Office, Shima 101C to pick up the most current
listing, call the ASBG Office at (209) 954-5484 or log on to their
website at: www.123asbg.com for more information.
Notice: Student ID Cards are no longer available for the Spring
2007 semester. 2007 Student ID Cards will be available the first
day of the fall semester, Monday, August 20th, 2007. Student
Student Activities Office
Shima 101C – (209) 954 – 5100
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Body ID Cards are available to Delta College Students for a
minimal fee of $8.00 (eight dollars). Student ID Vouchers can be
purchased at the Delta College Bookstore and be redeemed at the
Associated Student Body Government (ASBG) office, Shima 101H
(by the elevator). You will need to bring with you your voucher, a
copy of your class schedule, and a picture ID. Hours of operation
are posted or you may call the Student Government Office at (209)
954-5484.
Posting permits are available in the Student Activities Office for
flyer or poster approval prior to placement on bulletin boards.
Please note the following information:

Contents of flyers must benefit our students in some way
and may not include vulgar, pornographic, or
dehumanizing language or graphics.

Flyers may ONLY be posted with tacks or push pins
on general bulletin boards (those without a theme or
dedicated to a department only). Any posting using tape
or staples will be removed immediately.

Permits are free of charge.

Postings without original permit will be removed.

Permits are good for one (1) month. Posting will be
removed once expired.
Bring your flyers or posters to the Student Activities Office, Shima
101C for approval prior to posting.
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STUDENT LOCKERS
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Lockers are available for student use at no cost, however, you must
register your locker. To register your locker you must first find a
working locker that you would like to use, and put your lock on it.
Note the center name (Holt, Budd, Shima, Cunningham, Locke)
and the locker number. Bring your locker number, your name,
your Delta ID number, and a contact telephone number to the
Student Activities Office, Shima 101C.
Do not share your locker. Keep your lock on your locker at all
times. If your lock is not on your locker another student can then
claim the locker and register for it. Remember to take home
anything of value or things you do not want to lose at the end of
each day and especially weekends.
The Student Activities
department is not responsible for stolen property.
Please read any notices that might be placed on your locker by the
Student Activities Office. Notices were placed on lockers on
May 2nd, to remind students that the DEADLINE to
have your LOCKER CLEANED OUT is 5:00 p.m.,
This WEDNESDAY, MAY 23rd, 2007 (FINALS
WEEK). Please do not disregard these notices. Locks
will be cut and lockers emptied starting at 8:00 a.m. this
Thursday, May 24th, 2007. The contents of the locker will only
be held for you for 1 week after removal in the Student Activities
office. After that week the contents will be disposed of.
With the rising cost of gasoline, an alternate plan might be to ride
your bike to school. The end of the spring semester is coming to a
close. If you are planning on using your bike locker during the
summer intersession, please come by the Student Activities Office
and renew your contract. If you are not planning on using your
bike locker, please turn in your key at the Student Activities Office
by 3:00 p.m., Friday, May 25th, 2007. You may then get a refund
on your key deposit. Bike Lockers are available to students and
staff at no cost (a $5.00 refundable key deposit is required). For
summer intersession availability and an application, please come
by the Student Activities Office, Shima 101C.
The Volunteer Program is available to assist students to pursue
volunteer service, by providing orientation, job descriptions, and
contact information for community service opportunities. The
program is open to all registered Delta College students. In
addition, some instructors provide extra credit for volunteer work.
Please verify with your instructor and come the Student Activities
Office, Shima 101C, to make and appointment to get started.
Looking for a place to rent? Need a roommate?? Want to
advertise a rental??? Stop by the Student Activities office, Shima
101C for current information, or call (209) 954-5100.
Informational brochures are available in the Student Activities
Office, Shima 101C, to students for comparison purposes with off
campus independent insurance providers. Please note that we are
not affiliated with these organizations and the Student Activities
Office does not provide insurance to students. This is for
informational purposes only.
Please contact the insurance
providers listed in the brochures.
The Delta College Flea Market is managed by the Associated
Student Body Government (ASBG). The Flea Market is open on
Saturday and Sunday, in the Budd 4 Parking Lot, from 6:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m. Spaces are available on a first come first serve basis.
For more information visit Student Activities, Shima 101C, call
(209) 954-5100, or visit our website at:
http://www.deltacollege.edu/dept/stuactivities/fleamarket.html
Student Activities Office
Shima 101C – (209) 954 – 5100
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm