What's Happening at Cañada: Week of March 11, 2024

Tue, 12 March, 2024 at 9:51 am

Week of March 11, 2024

Graduating this Spring? Apply for a Degree and Certificate!

The last day for students to apply for their Spring 2024 Degree and Certificate and be included in the Commencement program is Friday, April 5, 2024. Students must meet with a counselor to submit the graduation petition. Please schedule an appointment through the Student Success Link portal or by contacting the Welcome Center at (650) 306-3452 or canadawelcomecenter@smccd.edu. We recommend that students make an appointment as soon as possible. Note: Students applying after Friday, April 5, 2024, may still participate in the Commencement ceremony, however, name will not appear in the Commencement program.

Become Our Student Speaker at Commencement! Apply by April 4

Are you a graduating student with a story to share? We're looking for the next voice to inspire and celebrate with our graduating class at Cañada College. Share your story on stage and apply to be our student speaker today. The deadline to submit your application deadline is Thursday, April 4 at Noon. Apply here. Please contact CANStudentLife@my.smccd.edu for questions.

Best Practices and Resources in Support of our Muslim Students and Colleagues During Ramadan

This year, Ramadan begins at sunset on Sunday, March 10 and ends on the evening of Tuesday, April 9.The Office of Equity and Cultural Center have prepared a series of best practices for you to support our Muslim students, faculty, staff and administrators on campus. This special time is marked by important contemplation and practices that may change the way our campus community accesses food, water, rest and reflection. More information about the observation of Ramadan is included here. In particular, we share these best practices, resources, and event(s) in support of our students and colleagues.

AANHPI Heritage Month - Send Photo Submissions by March 15

This April, Cañada College is celebrating AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander) Heritage Month. It’s important to recognize that the term “AANHPI” encompasses over 50 countries and ethnicities. Our identities are beautifully unique, and include stories of resilience, love, and family. To honor our nationalities, culture, heritage and families we request that you upload a photo that depicts your ancestors, your family or any other image that represents you! These images will be displayed on our banner for AANHPI Heritage Month in front of the Cultural Center: https://forms.gle/Kj8c4uAM4FA44eJ67 You may upload up to five photos. Please upload original or scanned photos by Friday, March 15 Email Mahitha Rao or Michiko Kealoha for questions or if you are having difficulty uploading your photos.

Important FAFSA Updates – Priority Deadline April 2, 2024

The Department of Education has implemented the FAFSA Simplification Act for 2024-2025. This means the FAFSA has undergone a major overhaul of its application process. Unfortunately, there have been significant challenges for students and families in completing the FAFSA due to issues in the application. We closely monitor the Department of Education’s 2024-2025 FAFSA Issue Alerts for resolutions. However, do not let the challenges prevent you from starting and completing the 24-25 FAFSA. The priority deadline is April 2. If you plan to transfer to a four-year institution in Fall 2024, please review your new school’s financial aid website for more information. If you plan to attend SMCCCD in Fall 2024, please visit our FAFSA Simplification website for the most updated information. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Cañada Financial Aid Department.

This Week at The Grove Cafe

Please visit the The Grove Cafe website for the menu options this week.