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College’s Debate Team Gearing Up for Intercollegiate Competition

New Coach Ranked #4 in Nation

This winter, Foothill will join hundreds of colleges and universities around the nation to take part in intercollegiate speech and debate competition. Under the leadership of Speech Communication Instructor Lauren Popell, the Intercollegiate Debate Program gives students the opportunity to represent Foothill at local debate tournaments, and classes are transferable and degree-applicable. Students with or without a background in competitive debate are invited to join.

“In addition to helping you develop critical thinking, logical reasoning, and persuasive speaking skills, participating in the program also prepares you to join the work force or transfer to a four-year university where debate scholarships are often available,” Popell says. “It’s also fun and a great activity for making friends at Foothill and other local colleges.”

Popell debated competitively throughout college and was ranked fourth in the United States. She has also coached debate and adjudicated at national and international tournaments.

For program information, call (650) 949-7416. For registration instructions, access www.foothillcollege.org or call (650) 949-7325.

New Degree

Foothill Offers New Interactive Design Degree

Foothill debuts its new Interactive Design associate degree this quarter. Developed by innovative faculty, the new degree is designed to meet Silicon Valley’s growing demand for trained multimedia design professionals.

Three new courses in the program offered this winter include Interactive Design I and II, and Careers in Multimedia. The courses introduce students to graphic design as it applies to interactive media such as Web, game and interface design.

In addition to exposing students to the variety of career opportunities in interactive design, the Careers in Multimedia class will feature guest lectures by local new-media professionals.

For more information, call (650) 949-7262. For registration instructions, access www.foothillcollege.org or call (650) 949-7325.

Beat Rush Hour: Take an Afternoon or Evening Class

You have a choice. Sit in stop-and-go traffic for the morning or evening commute or use that same time to explore the Internet, get in a good workout or test your computer skills instead of your patience. Take advantage of the numerous courses Foothill College offers during the afternoon, including professional development and personal enrichment classes.

Foothill offers a comprehensive selection of general education courses offered from 1 to 5:30 p.m. At 6 p.m., Foothill’s popular Evening College Program gets under way. Afternoon and evening courses include art, astronomy, biology, career planning, computer technology, English, foreign language, multimedia technology, history, math, music, philosophy, psychology, sociology and speech.

All students are eligible to enroll in afternoon and evening classes at Foothill. To discuss transfer or degree requirements, schedule a consultation with a Foothill counselor at (650) 949-7423.