What's Happening at Cañada: Week of November 30, 2020
Tue, 1 December, 2020 at 3:46 pm
Week of November, 2020
Partnership with San Mateo County Health Brings Free Flu
Shots to SMCCCD Campuses
In collaboration with District
Nurses, San Mateo County Health is offering free flu shots for SMCCCD students,
faculty, and staff. If you work or take classes at Cañada College, College of
San Mateo, or Skyline College, you can come to any college campus for a free
flu shot on the following dates/times:
Wednesday, December 2
Skyline College
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 9
Cañada College
12 – 3 p.m.
Drive-ups and walk-ups are welcome! No ID or pre-registration required.
You must wear a facial covering and clothing that provides easy access to your shoulder for a flu shot.
Do not come to campus if you are sick, tested positive for COVID-19, or have been in close contact with a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 case in the last 14 days.
Prior to receiving a flu shot you will need to pass a temperature check, COVID-19 symptom and history screening, have no contraindications to the flu vaccine, and provide information to be entered into CAIR (the California immunization registry).
Information at http://covid-19.smccd.edu/flushots
The Cañada College Scholarship is now open to all students!
By filling out this one application, a student is automatically connected to over 50 scholarships. All your students should apply as soon as possible!
Scholarship Workshop: Tuesday, December 8 at 10 a.m.
To attend complete our reservation form click HERE.
You can access the application form here:
https://smccd.academicworks.com/users/sign_up
Please
contact Celia Arceo at Arceoc@smccd.edu or
(650) 306-3172 if you have any questions.
December 1
Adapting to the New Normal: Mental Wellness Through Transition with Greg Vogt
5-6 p.m.
Event Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VWbhTiyqS3yYkCewqnNT7w
In this virtual talk, Active Minds Speaker and Author, Greg Vogt explores how we can navigate the many challenging transitions we are all facing through the pandemic by focusing on our mental wellness. Attendees will leave with the understanding that it’s okay to not be okay right now, all of our experiences and reactions to the pandemic are valid and real, and whatever you are feeling, you are not alone.
December 1- 4
Transfer Center Drop in Hours for UC Application Extension
December 1: 3 – 4 p.m.
December 2: 2 -3 p.m.
December 3: 1- 3 p.m.
December 4: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
and 1- 3 p.m.
Drop in Hours Zoom Link: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/89115388799?pwd=dGd4RFY1dmthbFVicmJ2cGpDSnE4dz09
The UC application
deadline has been extended to December 4. With this, the Transfer
Center is offering drop-in hours this week dedicated to answer students’
questions regarding their applications and review their UC personal statement. For
more information, visit the Transfer Center
website.
December 2
Cañada College Health Services Presents Planned Parenthood
2 p.m.
Event Log in: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81795979767?pwd=ZTRBSGZ3MGpxZ0RZOFc
4SWRid3hDQT09
Meeting ID: 817 9597 9767
Passcode: PPMM2020
Come join this very
informative and educational webinar on STI’s (sexually transmitted infections)
with an emphasis on HPV (human papillomavirus).
December 3
How to Apply for a State Job Virtual Info
Sessions
12-1:30 p.m.
Event Registration: https://bit.ly/2UzSA9B
Learn how to make a
career and difference by working at the State of California. Working for
California means much more than showing up for a job. As an employee, you will
be able to work on programs that are vital to the economic growth of our
community and state. Presented by California Employment Development Department
and SJPL Works.
The More You Know w/ the Peer Mentors
4 -5 p.m.
Event Link: https://tinyurl.com/moreuknow11
Every
week, students can build community with the BTO and STEM Peer Mentors through
meaningful, supportive discussions and fun games! Topic: Finals Study Tips & Words of Encouragement.
December 4
Destress Day
12 – 1 p.m.
Event Registration: https://tinyurl.com/ASCCZenGarden
Come celebrate the end of the semester with Student Senate and learn about zen gardens, meditation, and coping strategies as we head into finals. First 50 to attend get their own free mini Zen garden!
December 10
How to Apply for a State Job Virtual Info Sessions
10-11:30 a.m.
Event Registration: https://bit.ly/3f9Gg9i
Learn how to make a career and difference by working at the State of California. Working for California means much more than showing up for a job. As an employee, you will be able to work on programs that are vital to the economic growth of our community and state. Presented by California Employment Development Department and SJPL Works.
Therapy Dogs Providing Virtual Snuggles!
12-12:30 p.m.
Event link: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/85423141777
Providing stress relief for college students during finals
week at a community college campus at a virtual visit. Volunteers will be
wearing their volunteer uniform, and the therapy dogs will either be wearing a
therapy dog bandanna or a therapy dog vest. The teams will talk with the
students, demonstrate a trick/command their dog can do, and/or share something
their dog enjoys doing.
AT&T Virtual Information Session
Business Sales: 12 p.m.
Retail Sales: 1 p.m.
In Home Sales: 2 p.m.
Event Registration: https://bit.ly/2KDw9OZ
Interested in Working at AT&T? AT&T is hosting an event to help you learn more about their career opportunities. They have many openings in the Bay Area from entry level to management that could be a great fit for you. Retail, In Home Sales Experts, and Business Sales will each have their own call, candidates are welcome to register for one or all sessions that they are interested in pursuing. Please register at the link above to attend the sessions. Deadline to register is December 8.
December 13-19
Final Examinations (Day & Evening Classes)
December 17
How to Apply for a State Job Virtual Info Sessions
12-1:30 p.m.
Event Registration: https://bit.ly/36ZsZN9
Learn how to make a career and difference by working at the State of California. Working for California means much more than showing up for a job. As an employee, you will be able to work on programs that are vital to the economic growth of our community and state. Presented by California Employment Development Department and SJPL Works.
December 19
Day & Evening Classes End
December 24-January 1, 2021
Winter Recess
January 19, 2021
Day & Evening Classes Begin
