Veterans Resource Center
Graduation 2022
Congratulations, Veteran Graduates!
Thank you for your service to protect our freedom. We at Foothll feel fortunate and honored to support you in achieving your academic goals.
We want you to know that we appreciate each and every one of you, and we are committed to your academic success.
Message from Acting President Fong
To Our Foothill Veteran Students:
Our Veterans Resource Center was established at Foothill College to serve one of the most important student populations in our student body. The Center with all of its resources is but one small way Foothill can give back to our veterans, in gratitude for your service to our community and our country. Veterans should always feel welcome and embraced by the college as we treasure your presence.
Bernadine Chuck Fong, PhD
Acting President
Foothill College
Message from Chancellor Miner
It is with great admiration and appreciation that I extend my
congratulations to our veterans who are part of the graduating and transferring class of 2021-2022! I send my warmest wishes both personally and on behalf of the entire Foothill-De Anza Community College District.
As someone with family members who have served in the United States Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines, I understand that the transition to civilian life can be challenging and is a process rather than an event. I am immeasurably proud of your educational journey at Foothill College because it took to determination, discipline, and resilience to reach your goals. I am equally excited for your continued educational journey for which you are prepared more than you may know. Your accomplishments at Foothill are truly a “commencement.”
Veterans, I salute you!
Judy C. Miner, Ed.D.
Chancellor
Message from
VP-Student Services Laurie Scolari
Hi! I'm Laurie Scolari, the Vice President of Student Services at Foothill College and I am sending my heartfelt congratulations to our Foothill heroes; Our veterans.
A hero is someone who has given their life to something bigger than themselves and I'm sure you've heard that quote before.
You have done that, for us, through your life of service to this country and we hope that we at Foothill have done the same for you. We've tried our best to provide you with the best possible service while you were here as a student as a demonstration of our appreciation for that commitment.
Sso you've done it and you've graduated. Now you are the hero of your own story so go out there and make us proud.
Congratulations!!
Laurie Scolari , Ed.D.
VP-Student Services
Message from Los Altos Rotarian Kelly
Foothill VRC Through Los Altos Rotary Club, I have been involved with the Foothill Veterans Resource Center for over ten years. Los Altos Rotary started its Veterans Support Committee with the stated purpose to help support US Military Veterans in their transition frommilitary life into starting or continuing their post-military college education. During this time, I’ve had the privilege of meeting hundreds of Vets coming through the Foothill VRC.This has been one of life’s truly heartwarming experiences and definitely a “labor of love.” Being a Veteran as well as a Foothill alum, I can honestly tell them “I’ve walked this very path you are on”and just might be able to help guide the way. My club members have helped raise almost a million dollars to provide scholarships, book vouchers, Smart Pens, computers and other necessities for the VRC. We have presented lunchtime “career exploration programs,” internships, part-time jobs and informational job interviews.We’ve also written letters of recommendation to four-year colleges for transferring Vets.The strongest indicator that Rotary’s relationship with the VRC has been effective is the continuing contact we’ve had after the Vets havegraduated and/or transferred to a four-year college. We’ve received texts and email telling us about their marriages, birth announcements, current jobs, businesses they’ve started, where they’re living, and some have gone on to pursue their Master’s Degree. We appreciate the years-long sacrifice these young men and women have made in service to our country and are glad to express that appreciation in our own small, short-term way.
Respectively submitted,
Jack Kelly
Los Altos Rotary ClubPast-president–2013-2014
Celebrating Graduating Veteran Students
Questions?
We're Here to Help!
Veterans Resource Center
650.949.7912
View Veterans Resource Center Office Hours
Ms. Julie Brown
Veterans Resource Specialist & School Certifying Official
Veterans Resource Center
650.949.7001
Richard Saroyan
Counselor, Veterans Services
Veterans Resource Center
650.949.7232
Miriam Orozco Ramirez
Adjunct Counselor, Veterans Services
Veterans Resource Center
650.949.7232
orozcomiriam@fhda.edu
Winter Hours
Jan. 8 – Jan. 12
- Mon. – Thurs.: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (In Person & Virtual)
- Fri. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. (In Person & Virtual)
Jan. 15 – Mar. 29
- Mon. – Thurs. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.(In Person)
- Fri. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.(Virtual Only)
HOLIDAYS & EXCEPTIONS
- Jan. 15: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Feb. 16: Lincoln’s Day
- Feb. 19: Washington’s Day
Related Campus Services
- Financial Aid
- Psychological Services
- Food Pantry
- Housing Insecurity
- More Student Services
- Refurbished Computer Grant
Other Useful Resources
- Ask VA
- Apply for VA Educational Benefits
- GI Bill® Benefits Education
- Continuing Education Resources for Veterans
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