Lexie Munevar Finds Support, Success, at Cañada College

Thu, 24 October, 2013 at 8:37 am in Biology, Psychology, Communication Studies, Alumni, Anthropology, Studentexperiences, Chemistry, Math Munevar struggled at Carlmont High but blossomed at Cañada Sometimes, an average student can find success with a little support. That was certainly the case for Lexie Munevar, who did just enoug...read more

Christian Rodriguez Uses Cañada as a Stepping Stone to a UC Davis Engineering Degree

Mon, 21 October, 2013 at 7:46 am in Engineering, Featured, Alumni, Mathematics, Studentexperiences Rodriguez at UC Davis graduationLike many high school graduates, Redwood City’s Christian Rodriguez found the financial obstacles to attending college daunting. He was accepted into several universi...read more

San Mateo County Times Column Mentions Math Jam Honor

Sun, 20 October, 2013 at 4:43 pm in Featured, Studentexperiences, Math Math Jam Program at Canada College honored for increasing achievement for Latino students The Math Jam Program at Canada College in Redwood City was honored Oct. 1 as America's top program for incre...read more

Cañada College Theater Arts Presents - "8"

Tue, 15 October, 2013 at 8:49 am in Featured, Theater Arts, Studentexperiences Cañada College Theatre Arts presents the case for marriage equality with its production of "8", the documentary play by Dustin Lance Black that dramatizes the Perry v. Schwarzenegger / Proposition 8 ...read more

Monopoly Tournament on Oct. 19 to Benefit Accounting Scholarship

Tue, 15 October, 2013 at 7:34 am in Featured, Accounting, Monopoly Tournament, Studentexperiences, Scholarship Are you a Monopoly pro? Come test your skills at the annual Cañada College Monopoly Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 19 and you might walk away with the grand prize of a $200 gift certificate from Apple....read more

If it's Tuesday, it must be Transfer Tuesday!

Tue, 8 October, 2013 at 8:10 am in Transfer Center, Career, Featured, Studentexperiences In an effort educate students about the different paths to a college diploma, staff and faculty at Cañada College are proudly rocking hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts and other swag from their alma m...read more

Math Jam is Honored as America's Top Program at Increasing Latino Student Success in College

Tue, 1 October, 2013 at 7:28 am in Featured, Mathematics, Studentexperiences Elected officials and higher education leaders from across the country came together at the Liaison Capitol Hill hotel in Washington, D.C., today to honor the Math Jam program at Cañada College as Am...read more

Former Cañada College Student Rose Whitmore Receives Prestigious Literary Prize

Thu, 12 September, 2013 at 11:40 am in English, Alumni, Studentexperiences Former Cañada College student and current Belmont resident Rose Whitmore has received the prestigious William Peden Prize, which recognizes the best piece of fiction published in The Missouri Review ...read more

Two Cañada Students Earn Chicana/Latina Foundation Scholarship

Tue, 13 August, 2013 at 7:28 am in Biology, Featured, Science, Mathematics, Studentexperiences, Chemistry Cañada College students Adriana Fernandez and Rita Melgar have received the Chicana/Latina Foundation Scholarship.Adriana FernandezThe Chicana/Latina Foundation is based in Burlingame. Each yea...read more

Radiologic Technology Students Graduate

Mon, 29 July, 2013 at 1:00 pm in Featured, Science, Studentexperiences, Radiologic Technology After spending 25 months learning radiographic positioning, how to manage quality control in imaging equipment, and assisting and performing radiographic examinations as part of their clinicals, ...read more

Attila Elteto Hired to Teach Astronomy, Physics

Wed, 24 July, 2013 at 2:51 pm in Featured, Astronomy, Physics, Studentexperiences Attila Elteto has been hired as a new full-time faculty member in the Science & Technology Division. He will teach astronomy and physics. Most recently, Elteto has been teaching astronomy at the U...read more

Mike Reynoso Named Head Basketball Coach at Cañada College

Tue, 23 July, 2013 at 9:03 am in Featured, Basketball, Studentexperiences Mike Reynoso has been named the new head coach of the Cañada College men’s basketball team. Reynoso, who has served the past two seasons as the team’s associate head coach, takes over for Matt St...read more

Cañada College Student Studies Labor Rights in UAE

Thu, 11 July, 2013 at 7:52 am in Political Science, History, Future Students, Studentexperiences Matet Malit, a Filipino immigrant, spent the past six months studying Filipino domestic workers Matet (R) with Philippine Ambassador Grace PrincesaCañada College student Matet Malit recently...read more

Cañada College Robotics Team Finishes Sixth at National Competition

Wed, 10 July, 2013 at 8:14 am in Engineering, Future Students, Mathematics, Studentexperiences The Colts entered the competition as underdogs, but performed well Cañada team members prepare Roush for competitionThe Cañada Robotics Team traveled to Atlanta, Georgia in late June and pr...read more

Registering for Fall Semester Classes

Tue, 9 July, 2013 at 10:53 am in Featured, Studentexperiences Fall semester begins Aug. 19 but classes are filling up fast If you plan to attend Cañada College this fall, now is the time to register for classes. Fall semester begins Monday, Aug. 19 and cl...read more

The National Hispanic University Partners With Cañada College to Offer Child Development Program

Mon, 17 June, 2013 at 11:42 am in Featured, Early Childhood Education, University Center, Studentexperiences Partnership gives early childhood education students the opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s degreeDr David Lopez (L), president of The National Hispanic University, and Dr. Lawrence Buck...read more

Two Cañada Paralegal Students Earn Scholarships

Wed, 12 June, 2013 at 1:35 pm in Featured, Paralegal, Future Students, Studentexperiences Lorna Boales and Victoria Hughot received Scholarships from the San Mateo County Legal Secretaries Association Two Cañada College paralegal students have each earned the Eula Mae Jett Scholarship f...read more

A Five-Year Journey Ends at Commencement for Yesenia Haro

Thu, 6 June, 2013 at 9:21 am in Featured, Alumni, Future Students, Studentexperiences The Cañada College employee earns her Associate’s Degree in Human Services Yesenia HaroAfter five years of studying, one class a semester, Cañada College employee Yesenia Haro was able to walk ac...read more

Cañada Student Esmeralda Gutierrez Accepted Into Prestigious Accounting Development Program

Tue, 4 June, 2013 at 8:04 am in Featured, Future Students, Accounting, Studentexperiences The workshop is designed to strengthen students’ understanding of earning the CPA credentialEsmeralda Gutierrez (R) with Professor Leonor CabreraCañada College student Esmeralda Gutierrez will trav...read more

Carlmont High School Graduate Earns Marie A. Calderilla Scholarship

Wed, 29 May, 2013 at 8:23 am in Featured, English, Future Students, Studentexperiences, Chemistry Elizabeth Carranza aspires to be a chemistElizabeth Carranza, a 2009 graduate of Carlmont High School and a current Cañada College student, has been awarded the Marie A. Calderilla Scholarship from ...read more

Cañada Alum Esther Chan is Researching Sustainable Energy at UC San Diego

Fri, 10 May, 2013 at 12:47 pm in Engineering, Featured, Science, Alumni, Future Students, Mathematics, Studentexperiences The Former Woodside High School Graduate is Researching Material for a Stretchable Solar CellCañada College alum Esther Chan has received a grant from the California Institute for Telecommunications...read more

Andrea Ramirez Receives $10,000 Pister Scholarship to UC Santa Cruz

Tue, 7 May, 2013 at 11:43 am in Featured, Future Students, Studentexperiences Ramirez arrived at Cañada College unable to speak English and looking for a supportive environment to raise her young daughter and found a place where she could excel academically.Ramirez reviews th...read more

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