What's Happening at Cañada: Week of September 18, 2017
Tue, 19 September, 2017 at 8:48 am
Week of September 18, 2017
September 19
University Representative Visit:
Samuel Merritt University
10 a.m. –12
p.m.
The Grove
Come meet
representatives from Samuel Merritt University.
Film Viewing: Before the Flood
12:45 p.m.
Building 3, Room 148
GE Pathways will be showing the film “Before
the Flood” as Leonardo DiCaprio explores the topic of climate change. Before the Flood presents a riveting
account of the dramatic changes now occurring around the world due to climate
change, as well as the actions we as individuals and as a society can take to
prevent catastrophic disruption of life on our planet.
18th Annual Animation
Show of Shows: Featuring 17 Animated International Short Films
7 p.m.
Cañada College
Theatre (Building 3)
Featuring techniques
ranging from hand-drawn to stop-motion to the latest computer-generated
imagery, the 17 extraordinary films in this program were created by animators
from Belgium, Canada, France, Israel, Korea, Latvia, Norway, Russia, Scotland,
the U.K., and the U.S. Their themes range from gay issues and civil rights, to
deeply felt personal stories, to the wacky humor that animation does so well.
Many have garnered awards from prestigious festivals around the world.
RSVP at http://bit.ly/2vXSA8j Please note that each person must register for their own ticket
reservation with a unique email address, ticketing and seating is on a first
come first served basis.
September 20
Global Internships Info Session
12:30-2 p.m.
Building 3, Room 142
SMCCCD Study Abroad is now offering summer Global Internships in eight different cities around the world: Cape Town, Dublin, Hong Kong, New York, Prague, San Francisco, Santiago and Singapore. Learn about the cities, industry sectors, timeline, benefits of interning abroad and the many scholarship opportunities you can apply for to make this experience a reality. Please RSVP via email to globalinternships@smccd.edu or through Facebook Events.
Transfer
Agreement Guarantee (TAG) Workshop
2 p.m.
Building 9,
Room 106
Learn about the UC TAG requirements and get assistance with the
UC TAG application.
Test-Taking Tips Workshop
4-5 p.m.
Building 8, Room 257A
Learn what to do before, during and after a
test. All students are welcome! Hosted by TRIO-Student Support Services
STEM Speaker
Series
5 p.m.
Building 6,
Room 101/102
Cañada College
Biology Professor, Carol Rhodes, Ph.D, will discuss GMOs: Frankenfood or green
revolution?
September 21
Cañada College
Blood Drive
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Blood Mobile in Circle Near
Theatre & Bookstore
Save a life and give blood! Click Here to
Schedule an Appointment Donors should review Blood Donor Qualifications
in advance – Blood Donor
Qualifications.
Test-Taking Tips Workshop
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Building 8, Room 257A
Learn what to do before, during and after a
test. All students are welcome! Hosted by TRIO-Student Support Services
September 23
28th Annual Artistry
in Fashion
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Lower Lawn & Building 3
Enjoy an outdoor shopping extravaganza with local designers selling clothes and accessories. Event features: a fashion show at 11 a.m., an Open House displaying student projects from 12-3 p.m. and food vendors. Vogue pattern designer, Sandra Betzina will be the featured speaker during the Open House.
A $10 donation is requested for entry. All proceeds benefit student scholarships. For more information, visit www.ArtistryInFashion.com or call (650) 306-3370.
Redwood Symphony Presents Bates:
Anthology of Fantastic Zoology
Pre-concert
lecture at 7 p.m.; Concert at 8 p.m.
Main Theatre
(Building 3)
Drawn from the
book by Mexican author Jorge Luis Borges, Anthology of Fantastic Zoology conjures
an other-worldly menagerie of sprites, nymphs and monsters. Natalya Lundtvedt
makes her Redwood Symphony debut with a rarely-performed gem by Saint-Saëns and
Ravel's masterly orchestration of Mussorgsky's piano composition, Pictures
at an Exhibition, will bring the concert to a spectacular close!
September 25
Transfer Agreement Guarantee
(TAG) Workshop
12:30 p.m.
Building 9,
Room 106
Learn about the UC
TAG requirements and get assistance with your UC TAG application.
September 26
Interview Essentials Workshop
1 p.m.
Building 9, Room 206
Learn tips to
prepare for a successful interview, including: purpose of an interview, types
of interviews, how to prepare, what to wear and interview etiquette.
College Town
Hall: a Conversation on Diversity & Equity
2:30-4:30 p.m.
Building 6,
Room 101/102
All students and
employees are invited to a town hall/college wide conversation on the San Mateo
County Community College District’s Board statement on values of diversity and
equity.
Cañada Men’s Soccer vs. City
College of San Francisco
4 p.m.
Cañada College
Soccer Field
Cheer on the Colts
as they take on City College of San Francisco!
September 27
Business
Entrepreneur Club Presents: Elevate Your Network
3-4:30 p.m.
Building 3,
Room 142
Learn how to
elevate your network with Jake Kelfer, bestselling author of the book Elevate
Beyond, a real-world guide to standing out in the job market, discovering your
passion, and becoming your own person. RSVP at http://elevateyournetwork.eventbrite.com
STEM Speaker
Series
5 p.m.
Building 6,
Room 101/102
Brian Kobilka, MD
(Professor of Molecular and Cellular Physiology at Stanford University School
of Medicine) will discuss G Protein coupled receptors: challenges in drug
recovery.