What's Happening at Cañada: Week of October 3, 2022
Tue, 4 October, 2022 at 9:57 am
Week of October 3, 2022
MASKING RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
San Mateo County’s current Community Level is LOW, and face masks are strongly recommended but not required while indoors at any SMCCCD facility except those designated as healthcare facilities. As the San Mateo County Community Level changes, updated information will be provided to students, employees, and visitors. Masks are located at various locations throughout all buildings. To track the San Mateo County’s COVID Community Level, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR FALL 2022 GRADUATION EXTENDED TO NOV. 4
The deadline for students to apply for their Fall 2022 Degree and Certificate is now Friday, November 4, 2022. Counseling appointments are available for students to get assistance in submitting their application. Please schedule an appointment through the Student Success Link portal or by contacting the Welcome Center at (650) 306-3452 or canadawelcomecenter@smccd.edu. We recommend that students make an appointment as soon as possible.
SPRING 2023 SCHEDULE ON WEBSMART
The Spring 2023 schedule of courses has been posted on WebSchedule. Priority registration starts on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.
INTENDING TO TRANSFER TO A CSU OR UC? APPLY NOW!
The Fall 2023 Priority Application filing period for both California State Universities (CSUs) and University of California (UCs) is October 1 – November 30, 2022.
The Cañada Transfer Center hosts virtual and in-person webinars and workshops for CSU and UC applications throughout October and November.
APPLY FOR THE VENDING COMMISSION GRANT - DEADLINE OCT. 7!
Apply for the Vending Commission grant to receive up to $2,500 for a Cañada program or event. Applications are due before Friday, October 7, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. Apply here. The Center for Student Life and Leadership Development Vending Commission Application is a once-a-year opportunity to garner money from the on-campus vending machines and provide funding for events, activities, and programs that are student focused. In order to qualify for funding through the Vending Commission, a program, item, or activity must benefit or target a maximum number of Cañada College students.
UNDOCUMENTED STUDENT ACTION WEEK
Undocumented Student Action Week (USAW) is week-long series of events happening from October 17 to October 21, 2022 that aim to celebrate and provide resources for undocumented students. The events being hosted at Cañada, College of San Mateo, and Skyline are open to all students, community members, and will be a mix of virtual, hybrid, and in person. USAW is part of a statewide effort led by the California Community College Chancellor’s Office to advocate for undocumented students and create systems that will lead to their success. All event information will be found at: https://www.canadacollege.edu/dreamers/usaw.php.
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.
Upcoming Events
October 4
Women’s Soccer vs Evergreen Valley College
1:30 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field
Cheer on the Colts as they take on Evergreen Valley College!
Men’s Soccer vs Hartnell College
4 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field
Cheer on the Colts as they take on Hartnell College!
October 5
Cañada en la Comunidad: Narratives from Latinx Staff/ Narrativos del personal Latinx
5:30-6:30 p.m.
North Fair Oaks Public Library; 2510 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063
Join us at the North Fair Oaks Library to come and meet with the Latinx staff members from Cañada, share your stories, and learn more about the resources we offer to your community! Vengan y acompáñenos a conocer el personal de Cañada, comparta su historia, y aprenda más sobre los recursos que ofrecemos para su comunidad.
October 6
Movies That Move You #2
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Zoom Registration: https://tinyurl.com/canlhm22-6
Join us for a panel discussion on the challenges of "passing" and the recent Addams Family Controversy on representation. All are welcome!
Narratives from Latinx Staff/ Narrativos del personal Latinx
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Zoom Registration: https://tinyurl.com/canlhm22-9
Join us to meet with the Latinx staff members from Cañada, share your stories, and learn more about the resources we offer to your community! Vengan a conocer el personal de Cañada, comparta su historia, y aprenda más sobre los recursos que ofrecemos para su comunidad.
October 7
Women’s Soccer vs Cabrillo College
4 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field
Cheer on the Colts as they take on Cabrillo College!
October 7 & 8
Designer Garment Exhibit
October 7 from 7-9 p.m. and Oct. 8 from 9-11 a.m.
Building 3, Room 255
Join the Cañada Fashion Department for a Designer Garment Exhibit. The campus and greater community are invited to a view 50 top designer garments loaned by a student - museum style showing.
October 10
Indigenous People’s Day
12:45-1:45 p.m.
Cañada College Amphitheater
Join Student Senate in a conversation about what Indigenous People's Day is.
October 11
Fall Job Fair (Virtual)
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Event Registration: https://bit.ly/3JEd3CB
The Career Center invites all students to participate in our Fall Job Fair. Our goal is to provide students with an opportunity to speak with employers who are hiring and find out more about their company and culture. Even if students are not looking for work, you can meet employers with companies you would like to know more about. Session Links of attending Employers: https://bit.ly/3dfNrA2.
Men’s Soccer vs Evergreen College
4 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field
Cheer on the Colts as they take on Evergreen College!
National Coming Out Day
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Grove
Join Student Senate for free National Coming Out Day swag and information.
2-3 p.m.
Building 3 Room 148
Join Student Senate for a panel celebrating Coming Out Stories and enjoy baked goods from a local LGBTQIA+ bakery.
October 12
Flex Day (No Classes)
Free COVID-19 Booster Vaccination Clinic
12-4 p.m.
College of Sal Mateo, Lot B
COVID-19 booster vaccinations increase the effectiveness of normal-waning immunity over time. If you haven’t received your booster vaccination yet, maximize your protection against COVID-19 by signing up for the next SMCCCD Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, October 12. You cansign up for free at MyTurn.
October 14
Closing Celebracion and Convivio
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Zoom sign up: https://tinyurl.com/canlhm22-10 Event Held on Zoom and Building 2, Room 10
Join us to celebrate the closing of Cañada’s Latinx Heritage Month events. We will provide pan dulce and warm drinks or you can join us virtually to hear about the amazing partners and community events we held to celebrate our comunidad.
Women’s Soccer vs Ohlone College
4 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field
Cheer on the Colts as they take on Ohlone College!
October 17
MLA Basics
1-1:30 p.m.
Zoom Registration: https://canadacollege.libcal.com/event/9703936
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!
APA Basics
2-2:30 p.m.
Zoom Registration: https://canadacollege.libcal.com/event/9703937
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!
Drop-in Citation Help
5-7 p.m.
Zoom Registration: https://canadacollege.libcal.com/event/9703942
Would you like a librarian to look over your Works Cited or Reference pages before you turn in your paper? No appointment needed and I can help with any citation style.
October 18
Women’s Soccer vs Foothill College
4 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field
Cheer on the Colts as they take on Foothill College!
Google Slides: Getting Started with your Presentation
5-6 p.m.
Library Classroom, 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.
October 19
Transfer Day
11 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
The Grove
Transfer Day is offered by Cañada College Transfer Center and provides opportunity for students to learn about 4-year colleges and universities, ask questions, and to explore their educational options. Please check the website for updates.
Easy Citations with MyBib
5-5:30 p.m.
HyFlex. Meets in-person (Library Classroom, Building 9, Room 312) or online via Zoom.
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, creat Works Cited/References, and correctly format in-text citations.
For a complete listing of events, visit: https://events.canadacollege.edu/
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