What's Happening at Cañada: Week of April 6, 2026

Tue, 7 April, 2026 at 9:08 am

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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.

Run for Student Office and be a Part of ASCC!

Your student government, the Associated Students of Cañada College (ASSC), is holding their election this Spring! Officers will be elected by their classmates this April then serve their term for all of Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Packets are live on the Student Senate website – students are encouraged to use their voice, create positive change and become the next impactful council on campus. To run, students need to plan to be enrolled in at least 5 units (Senator position), 6 units (Executive position) for the Fall 2026 - they must have at least a 2.0 GPA to run and must be prepared to make the commitment to student government (attending meetings, training and events).

April is Financial Literacy Month

SparkPoint is partnering with Patelco Credit Union to offer a series of financial education workshops this month! SparkPoint invites you to join us and learn how to:

Manage your Money
Build Your Credit
Apply for Financial Aid
Create a Personalized Budget
Prevent Fraud

Join to ask questions, build your knowledge and win prizes! Invite your friends and sign up to attend a workshop! Light refreshments will be served.

Apply to the Promise Scholars Program for Fall 2026

The Promise Scholars Program (PSP) at Cañada College provides students with financial and academic support for two to three years. The program is open to degree or certificate-seeking college students who can commit to attending Cañada College. Click here to learn more how to apply for the program. Students will be notified of their application status mid-April 2026. Questions? Contact: canpromise@smccd.edu.

Volunteer at Cañada EarthFest

SMCCCD Sustainability is looking for Earth Fest volunteers! Join in bringing this exciting campus event to life, featuring interactive sustainability exhibits, a free clothing swap and opportunities to connect with environmental organizations. If you'd like to be part of the action, please sign up here.

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.