What's Happening at Cañada: Week of January 31, 2022

Week of January 31, 2022

Return Information for Students

Visit the District’s Return Information for Students page for students to learn about the latest information related to:

• Vaccination & Face Covering Policies
• When to Verify Your Vaccination Status
• Options for Unvaccinated or Not Fully Vaccinated Students
• Self-Assessment of COVID-19 Symptoms Upon Entering SMCCCD Buildings
• What to Do if You Are Experiencing Symptoms, Test Positive or Exposed?
• Building Safety & Sanitization
• Campus Activities & Events

Presidential Search Survey – Complete by Feb. 4

As we begin our search for our next College President, the Cañada College Presidential Search Committee welcomes your feedback through a brief survey. Your comments/suggestions will be reviewed by the Screening Committee and will be utilized to assist in developing interview questions and any other types of assessments for the first round. Your comments/suggestions will be confidential and will not be shared with the public. Please complete the survey by 3 p.m. on Friday, February 4. A summary of the feedback received will be provided at the Collegewide Town Hall meeting, which will be held, virtually, on Tuesday, February 8 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Zoom link: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/87611021027

Virtual Parking Permits – Required on March 1

Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College now offer a virtual parking permit system for purchasing virtual parking permits on all San Mateo Community College District campuses. Visit the Parking website and the FAQs page for more information, including how to purchase a permit. NOTE: the parking permit grace period extension will end on Feb 28 and virtual parking permits will be required starting March 1, 2022.

February 1

¡ESO! Adelante Welcome Social

1-2 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://smccd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlce6ppjwpH9VWE8zYXDSlt7B3CRAxRqDY

An event hosted by ¡ESO! Adelante to welcome students into the new semester. The event will include: updates about our services for Spring 2022, including how to get involved in our program, introductions to our team, including new peer mentors and games where folks can compete and win prizes.

February 2

UndocuHealing: Welcome Back with Dreamers Club

11 a.m.-1 p.m. & 5 – 6 p.m.
Upper Quad (Between Buildings 9 and 13)

Join the Dreamers Club for a self-care package distribution and an origami butterfly session in support of Cañada’s undocumented and mixed-status community. If you are unable to attend in person, reserve and get mailed your self-care packages using this form by Tuesday, February 1.

STEM Speaker Series

5-6 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/82385096317 

Speaker Series Panel Discussion: "Thriving in an unfamiliar community while being resilient!" The panel will feature two women of color who majored in STEM and are professionals in the STEM community. Share in their experiences on how they are succeeding as STEM professionals. Also listen to how they remained resilient throughout their academic journey.

February 4

Black Student Union Mixer

3 p.m.
Zoom Link: http://bit.ly/bsumixer

Hang out with the Black Student Unions of Cañada College and Skyline College and the Umoja Club at CSM! Meet and greet from 3-4 p.m. followed by an optional Friday movie trivia game.

Men’s Basketball vs Chabot College

5 p.m.
Building 1

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Chabot College!

February 6

Last Day to Drop Semester Length Classes without Appearing on Record

February 7

Census Day

February 8

Presidential Search Town Hall (Virtual)

2:30-3:30 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/87611021027

As we begin the search for our next College President, the Cañada College Presidential Search Committee welcomes your feedback. At the Town Hall, campus community members are invited to share comments/suggestions, which will be utilized to assist in developing interview questions and any other types of assessments for the first round. Alternatively, campus community members can share their comments/suggestions in a confidential survey. Please complete the survey by 3 p.m. on Friday, February 4. A summary of the feedback received will be provided at the Collegewide Town Hall meeting.

February 9

STEM Speaker Series

5-6 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/82385096317 

Featured speaker is John Schneider - Cañada Alumni and Social Studies Teacher, Woodside High School. The theme of the discussion is “Making Learning Accessible and Engaging by Creating a Space Where Students Can Interact.”

Scholarships 101 Workshop

5 p.m.
Registration Link: https://foundation.smccd.edu/events-at-home-faid.php

Did you know the SMCCC Foundation awards about $1million in scholarships annually? Don't miss out on your opportunity to apply for a scholarship. The SMCCC Foundation, in partnership with Cañada College Black Student Union, and Financial Aid Office, are inviting all students to attend the "Scholarships 101" workshop.

Writing Center Workshop: Getting Started with Writing Assignments

6-7 p.m.
Zoom Link: bit.ly/CCWCWs

Come see a Writing Coach in the Writing Center on Zoom Click here for the schedule.

February 10

Men’s Baseball vs Mission College

2 p.m.
Cañada Baseball Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Mission College!

February 11

Future Planning for Cañada: Town Hall

1 - 3 p.m.
Zoom Log In: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/88130932060

Please join the Educational Master Planning Task Force in a 2-hour conversation about the critical challenges and opportunities facing Cañada College over the next 5 years. What are the important choices we need to consider? What will the campus look like in 5 years? Get informed and help inform others.

Men’s Basketball vs Foothill College

5 p.m.
Building 1

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Foothill College!