CAMPUS NEWS
Take a deep breath. Accreditation is about to wrap up. The visiting team will conduct its exit interview at 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 25 in 3-142. It's a time to listen to the chair of the visiting team as he explains what areas we need to work on as a college and where we have made improvements. If you haven't heard, the college is searching for a new dean of Science & Technology. Victoria O'Donnell, who has been out on medical leave, submitted her resignation earlier this month. Nancy Renkiewicz will continue to serve as interim dean while a search for a permanent dean commences. Unless you've been locked in your office working on accreditation, you've probably noticed the many activities around campus. More details are available in the Spotlight on Students section but congratulations to Aja Butler, student activities coordinator, and student leaders for creating a dynamic environment on campus this semester. And don't forget the Harvest Party Potluck on Oct. 31 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the staff lounge, 9-154. Celebrate the season and help raise funds for the Pat Hanada Classified Scholarship Fund. Contact Ricardo Flores at floresr@smccd.edu and let him know what type of dish you will be bringing.
President Outlines Hiring Process
President Tom Mohr distributed an e-mail to all Cañada employees last week detailing the hiring process for new faculty and classified positions. The process remains the same as last year, with each division developing proposals that eventually move to the Instruction Student Services Council, Planning and Budget Committee, College Council, and, eventually, to the president. A careful review of the college budget is conducted to determine the number of positions that can be funded. If you are interested in commenting on the process or would like to listen to deliberations, both the Planning and Budget and College Council meetings are open to the campus community.
Diversity Committee Up and Running
The new Diversity Committee has met twice this semester and is working toward establishing a set of policies, programs, practices and resources to promote a campus atmosphere which visibly reflects, encourages and values a diverse and multicultural educational environment; expands individual's appreciation of the benefits of multicultural perspectives; and achieves multicultural effectiveness in teaching and learning. The committee is meeting twice a month on Monday afternoons. More information is available at http://www.canadacollege.edu/inside/diversity/index.html.College Council Revisits Strategic Plan
The College Council is looking closer at how to implement the strategic plan that was adopted last spring. A form has been developed identifying action plans associated with each goal and the primary person or group responsible for implementing the action plans. The action plans were developed by college administrators this summer to begin the process of helping the college achieve the goals identified in the plan. President Mohr said the strategic plan is a "living" document and the college community should continue to revisit both the action plans developed by the administration and the overall goals identified by the strategic plan.
Who Says There's No Such Thing as a Free Lunch!
Chipotle is offering a free lunch for Cañada faculty and staff. Just bring your Cañada ID to the Redwood City Chipotle location (861 Middlefield Road at Broadway) on Nov. 7 or Nov. 8 between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. and you'll be able to customize your own free burrito, burrito bowl, salad, or order of tacos. Students will have the same opportunity on Nov. 14. Enjoy and thank our friends at Chipotle when you order.
FACES OF CAÑADA
Cañada College Honor Students Help Rebuild Home in New Orleans
Four Cañada College honor students spent two days shoveling sand, erecting support beams, installing insulation, and laying flooring to help rebuild a New Orleans home destroyed by hurricane Katrina. The students, Rene Rivera, Denise Pincomb, Mandi McIntosh, and Carson Conner-Collado, worked with honor students from an Alabama community college in an effort organized by the Episcopal Diocese of New Orleans.
The students spent Sept. 21-22 working on the home. "It gave me a whole
new perspective on what happened," said McIntosh. "It wasn't just
something that I saw on TV, it was real to me and I saw how it affected
the people that had lived through it. A huge realization as to the
magnitude of the disaster were the houses that still have water lines
on them." McIntosh said the work was hard but worth the sweat.
"Unfortunately, we were only there for two days," she said. "In that
short time it was easy to see that the work of rebuilding New Orleans
is not even close to being done. We definitely need to make another
trip with more people"
MESA Students, Faculty, Attend Leadership Conference
Five Cañada College MESA students and Professor Amelito Enriquez participated in a two-day student leadership development conference Oct. 19-20 hosted by MESA and PG&E. The conference exposes students who have shown leadership potential to the realities of careers in engineering and technology fields. Cañada students attending included Adam Altura, Rene Rivera-Rosales, Denice Calderon, Edgar De Loa, and Jeremy Morales-Madrigal.
Editor's Note: If you have ideas for the Faces of Cañada section of the online newsletter, please contact Robert Hood at ext. 3340 or by e-mail at hoodr@smccd.edu.
SPOTLIGHT ON STUDENTS
Cañada College Theater Arts Presents “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992”
The Cañada College Theater Arts Department presents “Twilight: Los
Angeles, 1992,” a play that examines the aftermath of the Los Angeles
riots of 1992.
Performances will be held at 8 p.m. on Oct. 26-27 and Nov. 2-3 in the
Flex Theater. A special matinee will be held on Sunday, Nov. 4 at 2
p.m. Tickets are $12 general admission and $8 for students and seniors.
Reservations can be made by calling 306-3396. A free showing will be
held Thursday, Nov. 1 at 12:30 p.m. for staff, faculty, and students.
Playwright Anna Deveare Smith interviewed more than 200 people
that were affected by the riots – from the mayor to the victims of the
violence to the rioters themselves – and used the verbatim transcripts
of those interviews to create the play. It looks at what happens when
divergent communities (the economically depressed African Americans of
south central Los Angeles, the police that patrolled their
neighborhoods, and the Koreans who owned businesses) cut off
communication with each other – because of resentments, misconceptions,
and distrust.
“What happens, of course, is riot and rage,” said Anna Budd,
professor of theater arts at Cañada. “But you also see redemption,
connection, and compassion. It serves us not just as a warning of the
dangers of tribalism, but as an affirmation of our humanity.”
This will be Budd’s directorial debut at Cañada. She joined the faculty
this fall after working at the College of the Siskiyous in Shasta.
Actors include Kevin Scott of Millbrae who plays several roles,
including Jason Sanford, an LA actor in his 20s and Tom Bradley, the
former mayor of Los Angeles. Amber Bruce, who grew up in San Mateo,
plays Judith Turr, a seasoned news reporter and, in stark contrast, she
also plays a naïve and privileged student at the University of Southern
California. Jonathan Werden, a native of San Carlos, plays a wide range
of characters, including Stanley Sheinbaum, the former president of the
LA Police Commission and Reginald Denny, the now-famous white truck
driver who was pulled out of his truck and beaten by a group of African
American men.
New Creative E-Magazine Seeks Student Submissions
There is a new voice for student creativity at Cañada College and it’s called Blueprint. The electronic magazine is being produced in a class taught by Susan Gangel. It is currently seeking student submissions including videos, music, artwork, cartoons, plays, fiction and short stories. The first issue will be available on the Web Nov. 1.
Professional Chemists to Talk About Their Careers at Chemistry Week Panel
Four professional chemists will talk to students about their careers and what to expect in the job market as part of the Chemistry Week Panel on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 10 to 11 a.m. in Building 2, Room 10. The panel discussion is open to all students.
Participants include Anne Barry, patent attorney for Genentech and a biophysical chemist; Yung-Tsai Yen, CEO & founder, of Micro Lithography Inc., and a physical chemist; Sophia Yen, pediatrician and adolescent health specialist at Stanford School of Medicine; and Sophia Mah, chemical engineer and freelance technical writer.
The panel discussion is part of National Chemistry Week 2007, Oct. 21-27. This year's theme is "Celebrate the Many Faces of Chemistry." The panel discussion is sponsored by Cañada College's Chemistry Department and the Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement (MESA) Program. For more information on Chemistry Week, go to www.chemistryweek.org.
Free Halloween Concert for Students, Staff and Faculty
Join Redwood Symphony for their first-ever Halloween concert, Lemony Snicket's The Composer is Dead," on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. in the Main Theater. The concert is free for Cañada students, staff and faculty with ID. General admission tickets are $25 ($20 in advance) and $10 for children under 16 and students with ID. Advanced tickets can be purchased online at www.redwoodsymphony.org.
Everyone is encouraged to come in costume and bring the whole family. The program includes Lemony Snicket's The Composer is Dead with music by Nathaniel Stookey and narration by Todd Schurk. The orchestra will also perform Danny Elfman's suite from The Nightmare Before Christmas; the suite from "Star Wars" including Darth Vader's Theme; and "In the Hall of the Mountain King" conducted by Kristin Link. Besides hearing these wonderfully scary works you can join the orchestra in costume, sit on the stage, and take a "Tour of the Orchestra" to see and hear the instruments demonstrated.
Cañada Celebrates Dia De Los Muertos
Cañada College will celebrate Dia De Los Muertos, "Day of the Dead," with two workshops to help people understand the meaning of the holiday.
A Papel Picado workshop featuring renowned artist Herminia Alabarran Romero will be held Thursday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the cafeteria. Participants will learn the meaning of Dia De Los Muertos while creating an altar to be displayed in the Student Center.
A sugar skull workshop will be held Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. The candy skulls are placed on altars, symbolizing the deceased who are being honored. The candy skulls represent how sweet life is in spite of death.
"This is a very important holiday for our community," said Cañada College President Tom Mohr. "These workshops give students an opportunity to learn more about Dia De Los Muertos."
For questions, contact the Office of Student Activities at 306-3364.
Pre-Med Club Hosts Fundraiser for Doctors Without Borders
The Cañada College Pre-Med/Health Club is hosting a fundraiser for Doctors Without Borders to support the group's work in Sudan. The Pre-Med/Health Club will sell lunch, t-shirts, and raffle tickets to raise money. The event will be held Nov. 7 from 10:40 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the outdoor amphitheater. For more information, contact Cathy Lipe at 306-3156.
Editor's Note: If you have an idea for a student feature, contact Robert Hood at ext. 3340.
CAMPUS CALENDAR
Please see the EVENTS CALENDAR for the latest event listings.
Editor's Note: If you would like to submit an event to the Cañada Calendar of Events please contact Debbie Joy at joyd@smccd.edu.
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