What's Happening at Cañada: Week of November 5, 2018

Tue, 6 November, 2018 at 10:15 am



Week of November 5, 2018


November 6

BTO hosts “To Drop or Not to Drop” Workshop

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Building 9, Second Floor

Are you considering dropping a class? Is there ever a good time to drop a class? How will this affect your financial aid and completion rate? This workshop will go over common academic scenarios when dropping is your best option versus failing or completing the class.


Transfer Center Workshop: Personal Insights Questions

2-3 p.m.
Building 9, Room 206

Get assistance in starting your personal insight questions. Get tips to make your answers more effective.


November 7

University Representative Visit: Notre Dame de Namur University

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Grove

Come meet representatives from Notre Dame de Namur University.


Internship Fair

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Grove

The Internship Fair is for all students to help facilitate learning opportunities outside the classroom. These experiences provide opportunities to apply classroom theory to "real world" situations thus enhancing academic and career goals.


Transfer Center Workshop: UC Applications

2-3 p.m.
Building 9, Room 206

Learn how complete your UC application, including your UC admissions policies and how to report your coursework.


STEM Speaker Series

5-6 p.m.
Building 6, Room 102

Featured speaker is Ryan Turner, Geodetic Field Engineer with UNAVCO. Ryan will speak about “My Geodesy – from High School Drop-out to Engineering on a Plate Boundary Observatory.”


November 8

LOL (Leadership Over Lunch)

12:35-1:35 p.m.
Building 6, Rooms 101/102

LOL with the Center for Student Life & Leadership Development. The topic is Food Justice. Lunch will be provided: first-come, first-served with a Fall Student Body Card.


College wide Meeting:  Construction/Capital Projects Update

1-2 p.m.
Building 3, Room 142

The College will host an update on campus construction and capital projects. All are invited to attend.


Transfer Center Workshop: CSU Applications

2-3 p.m.
Building 9, Room 206

Learn how complete your CSU application, including reporting your coursework and ADT degree.


Genealogy 101: Tips for Getting Started Workshop presented by the San Mateo County Genealogical Society

2:30-4 p.m.
Building 9, Room 312

Who is your family? When and where were they born?  Learn how to get started making and researching your family tree. Find out where to search online, and where to find free resources. Contact seminars@smcgs.org for more information.


November 10-12

Declares Recess for Veteran’s Day (No Day and Evening Classes)


November 13

Hip Hop Hour

12:35- 1:35 p.m.
Building 6, Room 101/102

Join for the 3rd session of Hip Hop Hour where the group will discuss the impact of Hip Hop culture and music and explore its connection to society and our lives. All students, staff and faculty are welcome.


Cañada Men’s Basketball vs Monterey Peninsula College

6:30 p.m.
College of San Mateo Gym

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Monterey Peninsula College!


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