What's Happening at Cañada: Week of September 20, 2016

Tue, 20 September, 2016 at 9:48 am

Week of September 20th, 2016

September 20

Google Workshop Series – Presented by Dina Zidan

Tues Sept 20th Google Drive workshop 6-7p.m. Build. 9-206
Wed Sept 21st Google Doc workshop 12-1p.m. Build. 9-206
Thurs Sept 22nd Google Doc workshop 6-7p.m. Build. 9-206
Mon Sept 26th Google Slide workshop 12-1p.m. Build. 9-206
Tues Sept 27th Google Slide workshop 6-7p.m. Build. 9-206
Wed Sept 28th Google Sheets workshop 12-1p.m. Build. 9-206
Thurs Sept 29th Google Sheets workshop 6-7p.m. Build. 9-206


September 21

STEM Speaker Series – Alex Kaffka, Vice President of Energy and Solar
Building 6, Room 102
5-6 p.m.

Join the STEM team and special guest speaker, Alex Kaffka. As the Vice President of Energy and Solar, he will enlighten everyone on the abundant power source, and how it applies to us here at Cañada College.


September 22

Study in Florence, Italy Spring 2017 Information Session
Building 13, Room 117
Scholarship Session: 12:30-2 p.m.; Info Sessions: 2-3 p.m. and 6-6:30 p.m.

Learn more about the classes offered in Florence, scholarship opportunities and studying in this exciting opportunity to study for a semester abroad in this Italian city filled with rich history, breathtaking scenery, and delicious cuisine. Please RSVP on our Florence Information Session page on the Study Abroad website.


Statistics Calculator Workshop – Presented by David Monarres
Building 9, Room 257-A
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Are you sending too much time on one problem? There is a better way! Learn to use your calculator for Statistics.


Ecology, Technology and Building New Roads to Our Future - A Social Sciences TOI (Topic of Interest) with Professor Jessica Marshall, Anthropology
Social Sciences Hub - Building 9, Room 307
4:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Four-lane highways may be a necessity for our modern society, but they can be death traps for millions of wild animals that try to cross them. Join us for the film, “Wild Ways” (PBS / NOVA 2016) and a discussion of promising new approaches to conservation that offer hope for the future of wildlife across the planet.


September 24
Artistry in Fashion

60+ Designer Sale: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Designer Showcase:  11 a.m., in the Amphitheater
Open House:  Noon - 3 p.m. in Building 3

Enjoy this special event benefitting the Cañada College Fashion & Merchandising Scholarships Program.


Redwood Symphony Concert – Subscription Concert

Cañada College Theater, Building 3
7:30 p.m.

Weill & Brecht: The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny in English, with supertitles
Directed by Phil Lower


September 25
San Francisco Exploratorium Visit – Latino Engineering Day

Sign up at Learning Center, Building 9, Second Floor
Visit runs from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sign up in the Learning Center Front Desk to attend this off-campus engineering event!


September 26
NSF Scholarship Deadline - Drop-in Help Dates below

Sign up at Learning Center, Building 9, Second Floor
See times below - www.canadacollege.edu/nsfscholar

Drop by to complete your scholarship application.  Get everything done this week so you can meet the Sept 26th deadline!  www.canadacollege.edu/nsfscholar
•          Check in at Olivia’s desk (by the door to 9-257)
•          Monday – 2-4pm
•          Tuesday – 2:30-5pm
•          Wednesday 9:30-11am
•          Thursday – 9:30-11am
•          Thursday - Final Workshop to Complete Your Personal Statement - 2-4pm
•          Friday -- 10am-2pm


September 27
Interviewing Essentials Workshop
TBD – email cancareercenter@smccd.edu
1-2 p.m.

In this workshop, you will learn about the purpose of an interview, different types of interviews, how to prepare and more!


Target, Reach and Safety Schools: A Balance List of Options

CEITL (Building 9, Room 154)
1-2 p.m.

Don’t focus on just getting in! Learn how to create a well-rounded college list of schools that are a good fit for you. Facilitated by Melissa Alforja, TRIO Faculty Coordinator and counselor.


Cañada Men’s Soccer vs Monterey Peninsula College

Cañada College Soccer Field
4 p.m.

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Monterey Peninsula College!


Cañada Women’s Soccer vs Skyline College

Cañada College
1:30 p.m.

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Skyline College!

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