What's Happening at Cañada: Week of January 20, 2025

Tue, 21 January, 2025 at 9:24 am

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There is Still Time to Add a Course this Semester!

Students have until Monday, January 27 to add a semester-length class to their schedule. Please contact the instructor to get an add code for a class that has already started. Check out Open Classes on WebSchedule to see available classes. Cañada College also offers many late-start classes that are open for registration. Check out  Late-Start Classes on WebSchedule to see what late-start classes are available. Cañada College is free for qualifying San Mateo County residents pursuing a degree or certificate. For more information and details on qualifications, please refer to our Free College FAQ.
 

Updated SMCCCD Undocumented Community Resources Website

We are excited to share the updated SMCCCD Undocumented Community Resources site, which offers guidance and support for undocumented students, staff and families. This hub provides information on legal and financial aid resources, campus ally programs, and community partnerships. We encourage you to explore these resources, and don’t hesitate to ask for help whenever needed.
 

Disability Resource Center Has Moved to Building 9

The Disability Resource Center (DRC) at Cañada College has relocated many of services to the first floor of Building 9. Here are the updated locations for DRC services:

  • Counseling Appointments: All appointments with a DRC counselor will now take place in Building 9 (Students, check your appointment confirmation email for the room, or check in with the Welcome Center)
  • Assistive Technology Loaner Program: Located on the 3rd floor of Building 9 in the Library
  • Testing Services: Still located in the Learning Center on the 2nd floor
  • Alt Media Services: Now in Building 5, 2nd floor, Room 205
  • Assistive Technology Services: Now in Building 5, 3rd floor, Room 305

For any questions about DRC appointments or assistance with scheduling, students can check in with the Welcome Center team on the first floor of Building 9. The DRC office phone number and email address remains the same: (650) 306-3259 / canadadrc@smccd.edu.
 

Upcoming Events

For a complete listing of events, visit the Events Calendar.

Tuesday, January 21

Art & Reflection: Undocu-Community Gathering

All Day
Undocumented Community Center, Building 9, Room 118
 

Wednesday, January 22

Recruitment Weekdays: DABS Inc. Hiring & Info Session

10:00am - 12:00pm
The Grove (Building 5)
 

Math JAM Workshop: Factoring #1

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Building 9, Room 251
 

Math JAM Workshop: Factoring #2

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Building 9, Room 251
 

#3 Summer 2025 in Rome Information Session

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Online

Thursday, January 23

Math JAM Workshop: Factoring #3

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Building 9, Room 251
 

Recruitment Weekdays: It Takes a Village Children & Family Services LLC Hiring & Info Session

12:00pm - 2:00pm
The Grove (Building 5)
 

January Drop-In Hours at COLTS-U Transfer Center

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Building 9, Room 106
 

Financial Aid Application Assistance

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Building 9, Room 110
 

Barcelona Fall 2025 Information Session #3

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online
 

Friday, January 24

(Men’s Basketball) San Mateo vs. Cañada

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Building 1 Gym
 

Monday, January 27

Last Day to Drop Semester Length Classes With Eligibility for Partial Refund

All Day
 

Last Day to Add Semester Length Classes

All Day
 

Recruitment Weekdays: Rising Sun Center for Opportunity Hiring & Info Session

12:00pm - 2:00pm
The Grove (Building 5)
 

Tuesday, January 28

Recruitment Weekdays: ChildCare Careers Hiring & Info Session

10:00am - 12:00pm
The Grove (Building 5)
 

Bay Area Honors Research Symposium (BHC) Proposal Writing Workshop

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Building 13, Room 233
 

Wednesday, January 29

EOPS/CARE/NEXTUP/FYSI Open House

10:00am - 2:00pm
Building 9, Room 133
 

Recruitment Weekdays: Sharmila Montessori House Of Children Hiring & Info Session

11:00am - 1:00pm
The Grove (Building 5)
 

A Visit from SCAD: Savannah College of Art and Design

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Cañada College
 

SMCCCD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

6:00pm
SMCCCD District Office
 

Thursday, January 30

Recruitment Weekdays: City of Belmont Hiring & Info Session

10:00am - 12:00pm
The Grove (Building 5)
 

January Drop-In Hours at COLTS-U Transfer Center

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Building 9, Room 106
 

Financial Aid Application Assistance

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Building 9, Room 110
 

Shōgatsu: Japanese New Years Celebration

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107
 

KCSM Documentary Screening

5:30pm - 8:00pm
College of San Mateo Theatre
 

Friday, January 31

California Council of Cultural Centers in Higher Education (CaCCCHE) NorCal Drive-in

9:00am - 2:30pm
Building 6, Rooms 101/102
 

Ho’oponopono: Holistic Healing in Higher Education Speaker and Workshop

9:30am - 2:00pm
Building 6, Rooms 101/102
 

(Baseball) Santa Barbara vs. Cañada

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Colts Baseball Field
 

Saturday, February 1

(Baseball) Santa Barbara vs. Cañada

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Colts Baseball Field
 

Sunday, February 2

Last Day to Drop Semester Length Classes Without Appearing on Record

All Day
 

Monday, February 3

Census Day

All Day
 

Tuesday, February 4

Recruitment Weekdays: GOALS For Autism, Inc Hiring & Info Session

10:00am - 12:00pm
The Grove (Building 5)
 

Wednesday, February 5

Brave Space Collective - Writing Open Creating Session for LGBTQ+ Publication

9:00am - 11:00am
Cultural Center, Building 17 Room 107
 

Gilman Scholarship Information Session

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Building 6, Room 6-202
 

Study Abroad Gilman Scholarship Info Session

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Skyline College, Building 6, Room 202
 

Barcelona Fall 2025 Information Session #4

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online
 

Brave Space Collective - Writing Open Creating Session for LGBTQ+ Publication

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Cultural Center, Building 17 Room 107
 

(Men’s Basketball) Ohlone vs. Cañada

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Building 1 Gym
 

Writing Center Workshop: Getting Started With Writing Assignments

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online
 

Reoccurring Events

Every Tuesday

Free Groceries – Weekly Food Distribution

11:00am - 1:00pm
Lot 6
 

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

SparkPoint Market

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 5, Room 222

 

For disability-related accommodations, please email canvpss@smccd.edu or call (650) 306-3234.

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