What's Happening at Cañada: Week of March 18, 2024

Tue, 19 March, 2024 at 10:03 am

Week of March 18, 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.

2024-2025 Financial Aid Application Workshops

The deadline to submit your FAFSA or CA Dream application for the academic year 2024-2025 is April 2! Financial Aid Services is happy to announce upcoming Financial Aid workshops for the Spring semester. Financial Aid Staff will be available to assist you. lease view the events and register on the Financial Aid Events page. All events will be held in Building 9, Room 110. Important: please bring to the workshop a copy of your and your parents(s) federal 1040 tax return for 2022 (if filed). If you have any questions, please contact Financial Aid Services at canaid@smccd.edu or (650) 306-3308.

Feedback Requested: SMCCCD Chancellor Finalists

The San Mateo County Community College District has selected four finalists for its chancellor position. This announcement comes after a national search that fielded a highly qualified and diverse pool of candidates. A screening committee comprised of faculty, staff, students, administrators, a board member, and a community representative has recommended four candidates to the Board of Trustees for consideration. Each candidate participated in a recorded forum, which can be viewed on the Chancellor Finalists & Forums site.

The SMCCCD Board of Trustees encourages you to watch the forum recordings to hear directly from the finalists about their preparation and vision for leading our District. Along with the recordings, links to a feedback form for each finalist are available on the Chancellor Finalists & Forums site. Recordings and feedback forms will be available for viewing until 11:59 PM, Friday, March 22, to allow Board members time to review community feedback before their deliberations and decision-making.

Fit-for-FREE at Cañada College Athletic Center

Kickstart a healthier lifestyle at Building 1’s Athletic Center! We encourage Student Select members to check in at least 15 times in one month – if successful, your $15 dues will be refunded back to you. That’s Fit-for-FREE! New Student Select members also receive $0 enrollment fees and two complimentary months of membership. Visit Building 1 for a complimentary tour and get started with a Membership Specialist. Learn more about our programming and facility at comfit.canadacollege.edu.

Student Services Spring Break Hours

Student Services offices will hold modified hours during Spring Break, March 25-29. Student Services hours during Spring Break, March 25-29, will be adjusted from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, closed Friday for Cesar Chavez Holiday, and closed from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

This Week at The Grove Cafe

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