What's Happening at Cañada: Week of August 31, 2020

Week of August 31, 2020

September 5 - 7

Declared Recess for Labor Day – No Classes

September 7

Last Day to Drop Semester Length Classes Without Appearing on Record

September 8

Census Day

September 9

Latino Thought Makers Virtual Event

3-4:30 p.m.

Event Link: https://smccd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XsRc8h87SqSKNgebY2NA8g

Please join the Cañada College community for a presentation by Latino Thought Makers, a platform that provides a respectful and inclusive safe-space for educational discussions about all social, racial, and cultural issues with knowledgeable and highly-esteemed guest speakers.  Latino Thought Makers is and has been at the forefront of social progress for America’s Latino community since 2014.  By teaching, inspiring, and presenting a new perspective on Latinos and other minorities, Latino Thought Makers aims to shine light on the Latino community’s strength as part of the solution.

September 10

Campus Town Hall

4-5 p.m.

Event Link: TBD

Please Save the Date!  As the campus community strives to stay connected and share important information while we operate remotely, please feel free to offer suggestions for topics you would like addressed to canpresident@smccd.edu.

September 15

Virtual Author Event: jessica Care moore

3-4:30 p.m.

Event Log in: https://bit.ly/31s7Aui

Please join internationally renowned poet, playwright, performance artist, and producer jessica Care moore as she talks about her life, her art, her activism, and her new book We Want Our Bodies Back.

September 17

Activism and Change in 2020

2:15-3:45 p.m.

Event Login: https://smccd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PDz_TUVLTlSowzYIzMK2AA

This talk is for those in the community looking to be active, have their voice heard, and affect change. Professors Elizabeth Terzakis, Lezlee Ware and David Eck will discuss different types of activism, activism in light of our online presence during COVID-19, and Black Lives Matter activism.

September 24

Facilities Forum

2-3:30 p.m.

Event Login: https://smccd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dhsbiSpGQy6RqU0PNJSazA

The SMCCD Facilities Team will share updates on the progress of the campus capital (construction) projects. They will also provide an update regarding the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Plan and upcoming public comment period occurring in September and October.