Veterans Resource Center
FALL 2025 EVENTS
SEPT 22 - 25:
Welcome Week: Stop by the VRC for first week support, scheduling with VRC Counseling, meet VRC Staff, and grab some caffeine, breakfast or snack.
SEPT 23:
Join us at the Veterans Resource Center ( Room 5403) for lunch! Feel free to stop by before, between, or after class. This is a great chance to meet your peers and connect with members of the Los Altos Rotary Club.
Lunch will be provided! From 11 am - 1 pm.
SEPT 30:
Lunch & Learn: "Invest in Yourself – Financial Planning"
The Veterans Resource Center invites you to kick off the academic year with our first
Lunch & Learn event!
Join us for an engaging session on financial planning and discover practical ways
to invest in your future; all while enjoying lunch before heading to your next class.
Lunch will be provided! From 12 - 1 pm in Room 5403.
OCT 1:
CAPture Your Future Foothill College Fall 25 Career Fair
Network with representatives from all 8 Foothill College CAPs. Meet with Counselors
to discuss your individual path. Explore career opportunities with over 30 local employers.
Join our career fair! This fair is open to all majors and will help you prepare to find jobs and internships for the upcoming academic year! For more information https://foothill.edu/workforce/
From 11:30 am - 1 pm in Foothill College Library Quad
OCT 21:
Lunch & Learn: "Mastering AI: Tools for College Success"
Date: Tuesday - October 21, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Military Affiliated Student Study Lounge (Room 5425)
Curious about how to use AI responsibly & ethically while navigating college life? Join us for an engaging workshop where you'll learn how to harness AI tools effectively for academic success. Whether you're organizing your schedule, or exploring creative projects, this session will help you make the most of AI, and the responsibilities of using such a tool.
Enjoy delicious pizza, connect with peers, and leave with practical skills you can use right away!
OCT 27:
Lunch & Learn: "Scholarship: Writing With Purpose" Foothill College Veterans Resource
Center
Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to support military affiliated students with financial aid, scholarship, and transfer application writing. One-on-one session with faculty will be available to help you strengthen your scholarship & application essays and get your questions answered. Bring a rough draft to schedule later sessions. within the quarter.
Topic: Financial Aid, Scholarships & Transfer Application Writing
Date: Monday, October 27
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Military Affiliated Student Study Lounge (Room 5425)
Don’t miss this opportunity to get personalized support and enjoy some seasonal treats while you're at it!
Lunch & Harvest Treats Provided!
NOV 4:
Birthday Cake Day🎂: November & December Celebrating Military-Affiliated Student Birthdays
Come celebrate our November and December birthdays with a sweet treat! All military-affiliated students are invited to stop by the VRC for a slice of birthday cake and some good vibes. Whether it’s your birthday or you just love cake, we’d love to see you there!
Date: Wednesday - November 4, 2025
Starts: 12:30 PM – Until the Cake Runs Out!
Location: Veterans Resource Center – Room 5403
First come, first served—don’t miss out!
NOV 8:
🇺🇸 Military Game Day at Foothill College 🇺🇸
Foothill Owls vs. San Jose City College Jaguars
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: Kickoff at 1:00 PM
Place: Foothill Stadium
Join us for the final home game of the season as we honor the service and sacrifice of our U.S. veterans. The event will feature a Color Guard presentation and discounted admission for veterans. Let’s fill the stands with pride and support as the Foothill Owls take on San Jose City College in this special Veterans Day tribute game.
🎖️ In honor of our veterans, past and present. Thank you for your service.🎖️
NOV 9:
MILITARY 5K RUN. WALK. ROLL.
In support of our Veterans Resource Center at Foothill College! Help us build stronger programs, services, and community connections for our military-affiliated students.
Starts 8:00 am Foothill College Campus Drive loop by Lot #1
Sunday - November 9, 2025
For Information: https://foothill.edu/veterans/fivek_vrc.html
NOV 10:
PRIORITY REGISTRATION Day for Foothill College Military-Affiliated Students
Get ready for Winter 2026 enrollment with dedicated support just for you! Stop by the Veterans Resource Center to receive:
- Priority registration assistance
- One-on-one counseling for Educational planning
- Specialist support with VA certification requests
Whether you're just getting started or finalizing your schedule, we're here to help you register with confidence.
Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Veterans Resource Center (Room 5403)
Call: 650-949-7912 | Email: contactvrc@fhda.edu
No appointment needed—just drop in! Lunch will be provided!
NOV 19:
Lunch & Learn: "Service to Scholars: A Veteran's Journey to Brown University"🎓
Join us for a special Lunch & Learn featuring Foothill College alumnus and U.S. veteran Thomas Raffa, who will share his inspiring transfer journey to Brown University. Learn how he navigated the application process, what life is like at an Ivy League school, and what he's doing now in his first year.
This is a great opportunity to gain insight, ask questions, and connect with someone who’s walked the path from service to scholar.
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Military-Affiliated Student Study Lounge (Room 5425)
Don't miss this great opportunity to learn before you transfer!
DEC: TBA