What's Happening at Cañada: Week of March 23, 2026

Tue, 24 March, 2026 at 9:44 am

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Spring Break Next Week

No classes will be held during Spring Break from Sunday, March 29 – Saturday, April 4, so take time next week to rest and recharge. Please note that services may be limited during the break and offices will be closed on Tuesday, March 31. If you need to access a service on campus, check department websites for updated hours and call ahead before visiting to confirm availability.

Celebrate Women's History Month

March is Women’s History Month! Celebrate by honoring the achievements and contributions of women throughout history and check the college calendar for upcoming events. Show your support by using a special Zoom backgrounds designed by Cañada Students in the Menlo Studio program.

Become Our Student Speaker at Commencement! Apply by Thursday April 10

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 10 at Noon/12 p.m. Apply here. Please contact CANStudentLife@my.smccd.edu for questions.

New WebSMART Login Page Starting April 1

As part of the required upgrade from WebSMART 8 to WebSMART 9—following the vendor (Ellucian) ending support for WebSMART 8 in December 2025—the final component of this transition is the launch of an updated login landing page.

The new login page includes:

A modern, streamlined design with a centralized layout for easier navigation
Stronger ADA accessibility features, including improved contrast, clearer text, smoother keyboard navigation, and enhanced support for assistive technologies
A faster, more intuitive starting point for your daily tasks

Please note: Once logged in, WebSMART will continue to function exactly as you are accustomed to.

Attend a Live Demonstration:

All employees and students are invited to attend one of the following preview sessions to see the updated experience before it goes live:

Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 9:00–10:00 am
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 3:00–4:00 pm
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 2:00–3:00 pm
Friday, March 27, 2026, 9:00–10:00 am

All sessions will be held via Zoom: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/89572453270?from=addon No registration is required. Simply join the session that best fits your schedule.

For assistance, please contact:  

Students: Contact the Help Desk
Employees: Contact ITS

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.