What's Happening at Cañada: Week of November 14, 2022

THE SPRING 2023 SEMESTER IS FREE AT CAÑADA COLLEGE!

For the Spring Semester, Cañada College will waive enrollment fees for students who reside in San Mateo County (some exceptions apply). There are no minimum or maximum units required to qualify.

Depending on documented financial need, students may also be exempted from paying the student body fee, student representation fee, student union fee, inclusive access fee(s), and materials fees associated with enrolled courses. Registration is open to all students on Wednesday, November 16.

To help students determine if they qualify for the Free College enrollment fee waiver and other fee waivers, visit our Free College FAQ.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENT SUSPENDED

On October 26, 2022, the San Mateo County Community College District Board of Trustees suspended the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement (Board Policy 2.90 ), effective immediately. The District no longer requires COVID-19 vaccination attestation or medical/religious exemptions for any individual.  Students may now register for in-person courses and access in-person services at Cañada College regardless of vaccination status.

SMCCCD recommends staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, including boosters, regardless of risk factors. To schedule an appointment, visit myturn.ca.gov. For additional information, visit the Return to Campus site.

CAMPUS SHUTTLE

The Cañada College shuttle will run direct service Monday-Friday to/from Cañada and East Palo Alto beginning August 17, 2022, through December 16, 2022. Visit canadacollege.edu/shuttle for the latest schedule updates.

LIBRARY NEWSLETTER

Therapy Dogs are back! The pups are trained to help relieve stress, get pets and look cute. They aren’t as fluffy, but Librarians are also available to help students with their research projects for finals (and any other time of year). November is Native American Heritage Month, stream documentaries about the traumatic history of Indian border schools, the revolutionary founding of the American Indian Movement in the 1960s, and the up to 10,000-year history of Native America. The newsletter can be read here.

Upcoming Events

Every Tuesday

Free Groceries at Cañada College – Weekly Food Distribution

11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Parking Lot 6

In partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, Cañada College hosts a FREE Grocery Distribution in Lot 6 every Tuesday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The program is open to students and the community to select the food that they want.

November 15

Last Day to Withdraw from Semester Length Classes

Next Level Self Care

2-3 p.m.
Zoom Registration: https://smccd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAofuytpzMrHdSlQXH2IgGhuzf_FUCXznbU

When we say self-care, most people think of relaxing with some good music, vacations, and an all-important spa day. Self-care is all of that, but it is so much more. Let’s take our self-care “Next Level” with real conversations about mental health, addressing systemic oppressions, and finding your community of care.

Finding Peace Within

3:15-4:30 p.m.
Zoom Registration: https://smccd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErdeGtqj0vHNe-HjukgJS36xYP4kmo8zsm

The Personal Counseling Center & Active Minds will also be presenting a workshop on November 15. The workshops will discuss how to design self-care routines and techniques to manage our stress to support our overall well-being.

Easy Citations with MyBib

5-5:30 pm
Zoom Link: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/87817448701

If you have a research paper or project this workshop will save you time and possibly money! Did you know you can cite almost anything in any citation style easily and for free? The Librarian will show you how to use MyBib to organize citations, create Works Cited/References, and correctly format in-text citations.

November 15 - 17

Social Sciences Discipline Days

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Building 9, Room 307, and via Zoom

Join us to learn more about Social Sciences majors, transfer, and career opportunities in the ‘other’ sciences. Snacks and beverages provided! Questions? Contact Professor Alizaga: alizagan@smccd.edu.

November 15
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. with Professor David Eck, Philosophy
Zoom Link: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/4796242260

November 16
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. with Professor Ami Smith and Professor Natalie Alizaga, Psychology
Zoom Link: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/4796242260

November 17
1 - 2 p.m. with Professor Robert Lee, Sociology
Zoom Link: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/4796242260

November 16

Open Class Registration Begins

Easy Citations with MyBib

12-12:30 p.m.
Building 9, Room 312, and via Zoom: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/84301563425

If you have a research paper or project this workshop will save you time and possibly money! Did you know you can cite almost anything in any citation style easily and for free? The Librarian will show you how to use MyBib to organize citations, create Works Cited/References, and correctly format in-text citations.

MLA Basics

1-1:30 p.m.
Building 9, Room 312, and via Zoom: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/81003222870

Need to use MLA for your papers and research projects? Join me for this 30-minute workshop covering the basics for MLA in-text citations and reference lists. Leave with tips, tricks, and tools that will help you nail your MLA!

Scholarship Workshop

2-3 p.m.
Building 9, Room 251

Every year Cañada College offers an opportunity for all new, continuing/returning, and transfer students to apply for a scholarship (Including international & non-resident students).

APA Basics

2-2:30 p.m.
Building 9, Room 312, and via Zoom: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/85957410893

Need to use APA for your papers and research projects? Join me for this 30-minute workshop covering the basics for APA in-text citations and reference lists. Leave with tips, tricks, and tools that will help you nail your APA!

Men’s Basketball vs Hartnell College

5 p.m.
Colts Gym in Building 1

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Hartnell College!

November 17

Study Abroad Info Session - Study in France or Spain in 2023

12-1:30 p.m.
Zoom Registration: bit.ly/SMCCCD_studyabroad_23

Learn about upcoming study abroad opportunities through the San Mateo County Community College District!

Teatime with TRIO

1-2 p.m.
Building 9, Room 257A

Teatime is a bi-monthly informal drop-in event TRIO SSS hosts for all Cañadians! Stop by to answer your questions and learn how to navigate college with some refreshments!

AMA About ASL

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Zoom Registration: https://smccd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrfumgqzoiG9yC6YLYP3BGkhCgYw9zq3G8

Do you have questions about American Sign Language (ASL)? Are you curious about Deaf Culture? This Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) session will address those concerns! The students of ENGL/LING 200, Introduction to Linguistics, have a number of questions about American Sign Language, primary sign languages in general, and Deaf Culture, so we have invited Ms. Leiana Payawal to talk to us about these topics.

November 19

Google Slides: Getting Started with Your Presentation

12—1 p.m.
Building 9, Room 312

Do you have a presentation coming up for an assignment? Join a librarian for an information session to learn the basics of creating a Google Slides presentation. Learn to create a simple presentation, how to format and edit the slides, how to work with text and images, and how to present a slideshow. This is an interactive session on creating and designing your presentations.

November 22

Men’s Basketball vs Cosumes River College

6 p.m.
Colts Gym in Building 1

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Cosumes River College!

November 23

COVID-19 BIVALENT BOOSTER POP-UP CLINIC

12 - 4 p.m.
College of San Mateo Parking Lot B 

You can get a free COVID-19 Bivalent Booster at our pop-up vaccination clinic. Employees, students, and the broader community can sign up for free at  MyTurn or visit the District’s COVID-19 Vaccination Resources page for more information. Follow all the latest info at our Return to Campus site.

November 24-27

Declared Recess for Thanksgiving (No Classes)

November 30

Men’s Basketball vs Solano College

5 p.m.
Building 1 Gym

Cheers on the Colts as they take on Solano College.

December 1

Winter De-Stress

11 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
The Grove

Join Student Senate to de-stress before finals week! Grab a soothing warm drink and partake in some arts and crafts.

Teatime with TRIO

1-2 p.m.
Building 9, Room 257A

Teatime is a bi-monthly informal drop-in event TRIO SSS hosts for all Cañadians! Stop by to answer your questions and learn how to navigate college with some refreshments!

For a complete listing of events, visit: https://events.canadacollege.edu/