What's Happening at Cañada: Week of May 4, 2026

Tue, 5 May, 2026 at 9:00 am

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Summer & Fall Registration Information

Summer 2026 registration is open for all students. Priority Registration for Fall 2026 started on April 29 and Open Registration begins on May 13. View the course schedule on WebSchedule, and register using WebSMART. Need help with the WebSMART system? Our 24/7 Help Desk is ready to assist. If you haven't already, don't forget to schedule a meeting with an academic counselor to create your Student Education Plan (SEP).
 

Cañada’s 58th Commencement Ceremony: Saturday, May 23

Save the date for Cañada’s 58th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 23, at 10 a.m.! For the latest, visit our Commencement site.
 

2026 Commencement Student Speaker: Roberto (RJ) Ramirez

Cañada College is proud to name Roberto (RJ) Ramirez as the 2026 Commencement Student Speaker! To learn more about his transformative journey and future goals, please visit the Commencement website for RJ's full bio.
 

Deadline Extended to May 24: Help Design the New ASCC Logo!

The Associated Students of Cañada College (ASCC) is holding a logo design contest! ASCC wants your creativity and input in designing a new logo that represents its diverse student population.

For questions, please reach out to ASCC Commissioner of Design and Marketing, Sierra Orduna, at ordunas1@my.smccd.edu.
 

Campus Dining Hours for Finals Week & Summer 2026

Finals Week - Spring Semester: May 18–22

The Grove (Building 5)

  • Monday & Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday & Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Friday: Closed

Pony Espresso (Near Building 13)

  • Monday thru Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Friday: Closed

Colts Café (Building 1)

  • Monday & Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday: Closed

Closed: May 25 – June 5

  • All Cafeterias and Coffee Shops will be closed during this period

Summer Dining Hours: June 8 – July 23

The Grove

  • Monday thru Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Friday: Closed

Pony Espresso

  • Monday thru Thursday: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Friday: Closed

Colts Café

  • Monday thru Thursday: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Friday: Closed
 

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.
 

Upcoming Events

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

Tuesday, May 5

Super PEP Registration

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

Inter Club Council (ICC) Meeting

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Building 3, Room 104
 

Wednesday, May 6

Fall 2026 London Program Info Session

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online
 

STAR Hangout

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107
 

End of the Year Celebration - Promise Scholars Program

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Building 6, Rooms 101/102
 

Thursday, May 7

Photography Exhibition 2026

All Day
Cañada Library, Cañada College
 

Protect Your Bag: Fraud Prevention & Financial Safety

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Building 18, Room 115
 

Burning for Justice Film Screening & Discussion

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Building 2, Room 10
 

Know Thy Shelf: Book Club and Writing Group

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Building 9, Room 251
 

EOPS/CARE/NEXTUP/FYSI End of the Year Celebration

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Building 6, Rooms 101/102
 

Friday, May 8

Super PEP Registration

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

International Achievement Ceremony

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Building 6, Rooms 101/102
 

Student Dance Show

7:30pm - 9:30pm
Building 3, Main Theater
 

Monday, May 11

Lei Po’o workshop

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107
 

Donate Blood. Save a life.

12:30pm - 5:30pm
Building 2, Room 10 (outside Building 5 The Grove/next to elevator)
 

American Solitaire Movie Screening

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Flex Theater, Building 3, Room 129
 

Tuesday, May 12 

Therapy Pets

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cañada Library
 

AANHPI Graduation Celebration

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Building 3, Main Theater
 

Wednesday, May 13

Remembering The Lost

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Building 9, Room 151
 

Puente End of the Year Celebration

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Building 6, Rooms 101/102
 

Thursday, May 14

ESL 912 Final Project Event

9:00am - 10:50am
Building 2, Room 10
 

Sewing Workshop

10:00am - 12:30pm
Building 5, Room 354
 

Know Thy Shelf: Book Club and Writing Group

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Building 9, Room 251
 

LatinX Graduation Recognition Ceremony

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Building 3, Main Theater
 

Friday, May 15

Fall 2026 London Program Info Session # 7

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online
 

2025-2026 Student Recognition and Achievement Ceremony

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Building 3, Main Theater
 

Friday, May 15 - 21

Final Examinations (Day and Evening Classes)

All Day
 

Library Stress Busters Week

8:00am - 3:00pm
Library, Building 9
 

Tuesday, May 19

Inter Club Council (ICC) Meeting

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Building 3, Room 104
 

Reoccurring Events

Through May 14

Wardell McNeal Strange/Familiar

Monday–Thursday, 1–5 p.m.
Art Gallery, Building 9, Room 152
 

Every Tuesday

Free Groceries – Weekly Food Distribution

10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Lot 6
 

Breathwork

11:30am - 12:00pm
Meditation and Prayer Room, Building 5, Room 202
 

Veteran Resource & Opportunity Center (VROC) Ruck n’ Walk

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Building 9, Room 151
 

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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