What's Happening at Cañada: Week of August 18, 2025
Tue, 19 August, 2025 at 9:12 am
Cañada in Top 10 for Return on Investment
In the newly released Golden Returns report from College Futures, Cañada College ranks #5 statewide and #2 in the Bay Area among 327 community and career colleges in California for two-year return on investment. The report found that students typically recoup their net educational costs less than two months after completion. This timely study underscores the substantial economic value our College delivers, offering real upward mobility for learners across the state.Add a Class this Semester
Students have until Tuesday, August 26, to add a semester-length class to their schedule. If a class has already started, please get in touch with the instructor for an add code. To see available classes, check out Open Classes on WebSchedule.The Fall 2025 Campus Dining Card Application is Open
The
Campus Dining Card is designed to support student success by providing
meals for qualified students. The Campus Dining Card is available for
SMCCCD students who are enrolled in at least 6 units (3 units for DRC
students) at Cañada College, College of San Mate or Skyline College
during the Fall 2025 semester. The applications close on September 1,
2025 at 5 p.m. - please use this link to apply! Questions? Contact SparkPoint at 650-381-3554, email cansparkpoint@smccd.edu or stop by the Food Market located in Building 5, Room 222.
Campus Dining
Please visit The Grove Cafe website for this week's menu and online ordering options.
Upcoming Events
For a complete listing of events, visit the Events Calendar.
Tuesday, August 19
EOPS/CARE/NEXTUP/FYSI OPEN HOUSE
10:00am - 2:00pm
Building 9, First Floor
Wednesday, August 20
Recruitment Weekdays: TODDLE Hiring & Info Session
10:30am - 12:30pm
The Grove (Building 5)
Fall 2025 AANHPI Welcome Event
11:00am - 1:00pm
Cultural Center: Building 17, Room 107
Recruitment Weekdays: BIA Hiring & Info Session
11:00am - 1:00pm
The Grove (Building 5)
Math JAM Workshop: Factoring #1
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 9, Room 251
Thursday, August 21
Librarian on the Loose! Find Books & Get Research Help in the Grove
12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Grove (Building 5)
Math JAM Workshop: Factoring #2
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 9, Room 251
Monday, August 25
Florence Semester Abroad Spring 2026 Information Session #3
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Online
Tuesday, August 26
Last Day to Add Semester Length Classes
All Day
Last Day to Drop Semester Length Classes With Eligibility for Partial Refund
All Day
(Women’s Soccer) Diablo Valley vs. Cañada
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Colts Field
Wednesday, August 27
Colts-U Transfer Center Open House
11:00am - 1:00pm
Building 9, Room 106
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Building 9, Room 206
Honors Transfer Program Kick Off
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Building 13, Room 330
Math JAM Workshop: Composition & Inputs #1
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 9, Room 251
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Building 9, Room 154
SMCCCD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
6:00pm
SMCCCD District Office
Thursday, August 28
Math JAM Workshop: Composition & Inputs #2
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 9, Room 251
(Women’s Soccer) Mt. San Jacinto vs. Cañada
3:30pm - 6:30pm
Colts Field
Saturday, August 30 - Monday, September 1
Declared Recess – Labor Day
No classes will be held and offices will be closed
All Day
Monday, September 1
Last Day to Drop Semester Length Classes Without Appearing on Record
All Day
Tuesday, September 2
Census Day
All Day
Reoccurring Events
Every Tuesday
Free Groceries – Weekly Food Distribution
11:00am - 1:00pm
Lot 6
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 5, Room 222
For disability-related accommodations, please email canvpss@smccd.edu or call (650) 306-3234.