What's Happening at Cañada: Week of November 2, 2026
Tue, 3 November, 2026 at 8:59 am
Food Distribution Canceled Due to Weather
Due to forecasted high wind gusts and safety concerns, today’s Food Distribution has been canceled. The campus and greater community may still access food at the Cañada Market today in Building 5, Room 220 from 12–4 p.m.
Make Your Voice Heard on November 3
The statewide general election is today, November 3. San Mateo County has delivered vote-by-mail ballots, and the deadline to register or update your voter information was Monday, October 19. If you miss that date, you can still register and vote in person at a county vote center through Election Day. Visit the SMCCCD Register to Vote site to register, check your status and find other voting resources. This year’s San Mateo County ballot includes Measure V, a bond measure placed on the ballot by the San Mateo County Community College District Board of Trustees. To learn what the measure includes and how it would be used, visit smccd.edu/futurefunding. You can return completed ballots at an official ballot drop box at any of the three campuses through 8 p.m. on Election Day. Drop boxes are available at Cañada College in Parking Lot 4, College of San Mateo in Parking Lot A, and Skyline College in the median by Parking Lot N.Veterans Day
In observance of Veterans Day, there are no classes and Cañada College offices and student services are closed on Monday, November 9.
Free Flu Shots Available on Campus
The Cañada College Health Center is excited to announce that flu shots are now available to help all students and staff stay healthy! Drop by the free pop-up flu vaccine clinic every Monday in The Grove from 12-1 p.m. with no appointment necessary. Alternatively, visit the Health Center in Building 5, Room 303 Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Athletic Center Fall Showcase
Explore the Cañada College and College of San Mateo Athletic Centers at the SMCCCD Athletic Center Fall Showcase on Saturday, November 14, from 7 a m. - 5 p.m. The free event features fitness, aquatics, group exercise and Pilates programming. Students and employees who are not members can attend with a complimentary one-day guest pass; RSVP in advance.
Red Cards & Undocumented Community Resources
Wallet-sized “Red Cards” that explain how to safely assert your rights during interactions with immigration enforcement are available for pickup at the Undocumented Community Center. These cards are offered in multiple languages, including Spanish, English, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian and Portuguese. These can also be printed. Visit the District’s Undocumented Community Resources or stop by the Undocumented Community Center (Building 9, Room 118), open Monday – Thursday from 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
Campus Dining
Please visit The Grove Cafe website for this week's menu and online ordering options.
Upcoming Events
For a complete listing of events, visit the Events Calendar.
Tuesday, November 3
University Admission Application Assistance - Drop-In Session
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Building 9, Room 106
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Building 9, Room 106
(Women’s Soccer) Ohlone vs. Cañada
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Colts Soccer Field
Perfectionism, Procrastination, Paralysis: How to break the cycle and just write!
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Building 9, 2nd Floor (Writing Center)
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Building 3, Room 255, Fashion Department
Wednesday, November 4
Fall 2026 Health & Wellness Fair
10:00am - 1:00pm
The Grove (Building 5)
Native American History Month: Two Spirit
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Cultural Center, Building 17 Room 107
Summer 2027 Global Internship: Accra, Ghana – Info Session
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online
University Admission Application Assistance - Drop-In Session
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Building 9, Room 106
Thursday, November 5
University Admission Application Assistance - Drop-In Session
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107
Financial Aid Application Workshop
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 9, Room 110
Study Abroad in Philippines - Summer 2027 Info Session
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online
Friday, November 6
10:00am - 10:30am
Library Classroom 9-312, Cañada College
11:00am - 11:30am
Cañada College
(Men’s Soccer) Gavilan vs. Cañada
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Colts Soccer Field
Saturday, November 7 - Monday, November 9
Declared Recess for Veterans’ Day Observed (Holiday). No Classes and Offices Closed.
All Day
Tuesday, November 10
University Admission Application Assistance and Personal Insight Questions Review - Drop-In Session
11:00am - 12:30pm
Building 9, Room 106
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107
Wednesday, November 11
Recruitment Weekdays: Childcare Careers Hiring & Info Session
11:00am - 1:00pm
The Grove (Building 5)
11:30am - 1:00pm
Upper Lawn
Zero Waste at Cañada: Waste Audit
12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Grove (Building 5)
(Men’s Soccer) Skyline vs. Cañada
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Colts Soccer Field
(Men’s Basketball) Merritt vs. Cañada
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Building 1 Gym
Thursday, November 12
Financial Aid Application Workshop
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 9, Room 110
University Admission Application Assistance - Drop-In Session
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Building 9, Room 106
The Naked Truth: A WoCC Sex Ed
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cultural Center, Building 17 Room 107
Friday, November 13
10:00am - 10:30am
Library Classroom 9-312
11:00am - 11:30am
Summer 2027 Global Internships: Barcelona, Dublin, Milan & Paris – Info Session
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online
Saturday, November 14
SMCCD Athletic Center Fall Showcase
7:00am - 5:00pm
Cañada College Athletic Center
Monday, November 16
Last Day to Withdraw from Semester Length Classes
All Day
Inter Club Council (ICC) Meeting
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Building 13, Room 330
Know Thy Shelf: Book Club and Writing Group
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Building 9, Room 251
Rhythm Collective Drumming Practice - Open to All
3:15pm - 4:15pm
Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107
Tuesday, November 17
Radiological Technology Information Session
9:00am - 2:00pm
Building 9, Room 251
University Admission Application Assistance - Drop-In Session
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Reoccurring Events
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Through December 15
LIGHTWORK: The Art of Open Learning, A Student Photography Exhibition
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 9, Room 152, Art Gallery
Every Tuesday
Free Groceries – Weekly Food Distribution
11:00am - 1:00pm
Lot 6
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 5, Room 222
For disability-related accommodations, please email canvpss@smccd.edu or call (650) 306-3234.