MOMENTUM

The MOMENTUM series is a talk continuum and the Dean’s platform to engage the division in profound practice of mindfulness and actionable conversation – to bridge the equity gap, protect inclusivity, amplify social justice reform and intentionally address structural racism in our classrooms, college and the community.

MOMENTUM: A LECTURE SERIESThe purpose is to strengthen each other’s optimism, emotional control, empathy, perspective talk, prosocial goals and mindful attention.

It is a space to discuss and mobilize how we can better help our college’s work on policing equity and ending racism once and for all.


Upcoming Events 


Immigrants in Entrepreneurship

Shenje HshiehMonday, April 10: 5-6:30 p.m.

Guest Speaker: Shenje Hshieh, Professor, City University of Hong Kong

Moderators: Javette Johnson, previous MOMENTUM speaker, and Elvin T. Ramos, Dean, Social Sciences and Humanities

Open to all faculty, students, staff and community members.

Please register in advance

Are immigrants substitutes for, or complements to, local U.S. workers? Prof. Shenje Hshieh from City University of Hong Kong shares his research on the role of foreign skilled workers in startup business  performance and innovation. 

Co-sponsored by the Social Sciences and Humanities Division and the Foothill-De Anza Foundation.


Courage, Heart and Legacy

Christina Espinosa-PiebNEW DATE: Monday, June 5

  • Lunch: Noon-1 p.m. 
  • Program: 1-2:30 p.m. 
  • Location: Fireside Room, Campus Center

Guest Speaker: Christina Espinosa-Pieb, Vice President, Instruction

Moderators: Jayanti Roy, Instructor, Child Development and Education, and Elvin T. Ramos, Dean, Social Sciences and Humanities

Open to all faculty, students, staff and community members.

Please register in advance

Vice President Christina Espinosa-Pieb is planning to retire after serving De Anza College for over 40 years as a fierce administrator. In this session, she will reflect on her years at the college, the gifts and challenges of being a woman of color in leadership, the individuals who shaped her leadership and wisdom, and the legacy she leaves at the Foothill-De Anza Community College District. Join us as we recognize and celebrate her work and learn about the next exciting life chapter she is about to embark on. 

Co-sponsored by the Social Sciences and Humanities Division and the Foothill-De Anza Foundation.


Previous Events in the Series

  • WINTER 2023

  • FALL 2022

  • WINTER 2022

  • FALL 2021

  • SUMMER 2021

  • SPRING 2021

  • WINTER 2021

  • FALL 2020

  • SUMMER 2020

  • SPRING 2020

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