What's Happening at Cañada: Week of October 10, 2022

Week of October 10, 2022

CAMPUS CLOSED TOMORROW FOR FLEX DAY

Wednesday, October 12, is Flex Day and there are no classes. All Cañada offices and services will be closed for the day. We look forward to seeing you when campus reopens on Thursday, October 13!

MASKING RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED

San Mateo County’s current Community Level is LOW, and face masks are strongly recommended but not required while indoors at any SMCCCD facility except those designated as healthcare facilities. As the San Mateo County Community Level changes, updated information will be provided to students, employees, and visitors. Masks are located at various locations throughout all buildings. To track the San Mateo County’s COVID Community Level, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.

DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR FALL 2022 GRADUATION EXTENDED TO NOV. 4

The deadline for students to apply for their Fall 2022 Degree and Certificate is now Friday, November 4, 2022. Counseling appointments are available for students to get assistance in submitting their application. Please schedule an appointment through the Student Success Link portal or by contacting the Welcome Center at (650) 306-3452 or canadawelcomecenter@smccd.edu. We recommend that students make an appointment as soon as possible.

SPRING 2023 SCHEDULE ON WEBSMART

The Spring 2023 schedule of courses has been posted on WebSchedule. Priority registration starts on Wednesday, November 2.

FREE WEEKLY GROCERIES BEGINS TODAY!

In partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, Cañada College is launching a FREE Grocery Distribution on campus in Lot 6 every Tuesday between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. This event will be open to all students and the community.

FREE FLU VACCINES IN THE HEALTH CENTER

Students and employees can receive free flu vaccines at the Cañada Health Center, located in Building 5, Room 303. Please book an appointment canhealth@smccd.edu, call (650) 306-3309 or walk in Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

UNDOCUMENTED STUDENT ACTION WEEK

Undocumented Student Action Week (USAW) is week-long series of events happening from October 17 to October 21, 2022 that aim to celebrate and provide resources for undocumented students. The events being hosted at Cañada, College of San Mateo, and Skyline are open to all students, community members, and will be a mix of virtual, hybrid, and in person. USAW is part of a statewide effort led by the California Community College Chancellor’s Office to advocate for undocumented students and create systems that will lead to their success. All event information will be found in the following page: https://www.canadacollege.edu/dreamers/usaw.php.

NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY

Spooky season is here and the Library has scary movies and stories for your October vibes! To celebrate Latinx Heritage month we are highlighting films and documentaries such as Latino Americans: 500 Year Legacy that Shaped a Nation from PBS and eBooks such as I am not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. Did you know that every student taking on-campus classes automatically has $5 in their account? Now you do! Have a research project coming up? We have citation and Google Slides workshops you can attend either online or in-person. We also have information about Day of the Girl, LitQuake, and how to get free pizza from the Library! Read the October Library newsletter here.

CAMPUS SHUTTLE

The Cañada College shuttle will run direct service Monday-Friday to/from Cañada and East Palo Alto beginning August 17, 2022 through December 16, 2022. Visit canadacollege.edu/shuttle for the latest schedule updates.

JOIN SMCCCD'S SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE

Interested in making SMCCCD more sustainable? The Districtwide Sustainability Committee Is open to all interested Cañada College, CSM and Skyline College students, faculty and staff. The group will meet bi-monthly to collaborate on sustainability projects, share current District initiatives and work together to drive climate action. Fill out this short registration form. For more information, visit the SMCCCD Sustainability site, or email at sustainability@my.smccd.edu.

Upcoming Events

October 11

Fall Job Fair (Virtual)

10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Event Registration: https://bit.ly/3JEd3CB

The Career Center invites all students to participate in our Fall Job Fair. Our goal is to provide students with an opportunity to speak with employers who are hiring and find out more about their company and culture. Even if students are not looking for work, you can meet employers with companies you would like to know more about. Session Links of attending Employers: https://bit.ly/3dfNrA2

National Coming Out Day

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Grove

Join Student Senate for free National Coming Out Day swag and information.

2-3 p.m.
Building 3 Room 148

Join Student Senate for a panel celebrating Coming Out Stories and enjoy baked goods from a local LGBTQIA+ bakery.

Business Transfer Success Workshop

2-3 p.m.
Building 9, Room 257

Business Interest Area Students come and become an expert on Majors and Transfer! This workshop is designed for all students in the Business Interest Area. Faculty and staff in the Business Interest area are encouraged to attend!

Men’s Soccer vs Evergreen College

4 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Evergreen College!

October 12

Flex Day (No Classes, campus offices and services closed)

October 14

Closing Celebracion and Convivio

9:30-10:30 a.m.
Zoom sign up: https://tinyurl.com/canlhm22-10
Event Held on Zoom and Building 2, Room 10

Join us to celebrate the closing of Cañada’s Latinx Heritage Month events. We will provide pan dulce and warm drinks or you can join us virtually to hear about the amazing partners and community events we held to celebrate our comunidad.

Cañada Umoja Community Honors George Floyd

11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Umoja Village (9-307) or Zoom link: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/89119107371
RSVP: https://forms.gle/fR5HCXc6CunKXeX17

Join the Umoja community as we honor George Floyd on his birthday and discuss his impact on society and our campus. We’ll be enjoying each other’s company, eating Indian pizza, and watching the documentary 8 Minutes and 46 Seconds: The Killing of George Floyd. Narrated by Idris Elba, the film recounts Floyd’s murder, the international public outcry it generated, and the social reforms that might be achieved in its wake. If you have any questions, please contact Lezlee Ware (Umoja Program Coordinator) warel@smccd.edu.

Women’s Soccer vs Ohlone College

4 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Ohlone College!

October 17

MLA Basics

1 -1:30 p.m.
Zoom Registration: https://canadacollege.libcal.com/event/9703936

Need to use MLA for your papers and research projects? Join me for this 30-minute workshop covering the basics for MLA in-text citations and reference lists. Leave with tips, tricks, and tools that will help you nail your MLA!

APA Basics

2 - 2:30 p.m.
Zoom Registration: https://canadacollege.libcal.com/event/9703937

Need to use APA for your papers and research projects? Join me for this 30-minute workshop covering the basics for APA in-text citations and reference lists. Leave with tips, tricks, and tools that will help you nail your APA!

Drop-in Citation Help

5-7 p.m.
Zoom Registration: https://canadacollege.libcal.com/event/9703942

Would you like a librarian to look over your Works Cited or Reference pages before you turn in your paper? No appointment needed and I can help with any citation style.

October 18

Transfer Day

11 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
The Grove

Transfer Day is offered by Cañada College Transfer Center and provides opportunity for students to learn about 4-year colleges and universities, ask questions, and to explore their educational options. Please check the website for updates.

Women’s Soccer vs Foothill College

4 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Foothill College!

Google Slides: Getting Started with your Presentation

5-6 p.m.
Library Classroom, Building 9, Room 312

Do you have a presentation coming up for an assignment? Join a librarian for an information session to learn the basics of creating a Google Slides presentation. Learn to create a simple presentation, how to format and edit the slides, how to work with text and images, and how to present a slideshow. This is an interactive session on creating and designing your presentations.

October 19

Easy Citations with MyBib

5-5:30 p.m.
HyFlex. Meets in-person (Library Classroom, Building 9, Room 312) or online via Zoom.

If you have a research paper or project this workshop will save you time and possibly money! Did you know you can cite almost anything in any citation style easily and for free? The Librarian will show you how to use MyBib to organize citations, creat Works Cited/References, and correctly format in-text citations.

October 20

Easy Citations with MyBib

12-12:30 p.m.
HyFlex. Meets in-person (Library Classroom, Building 9, Room 312) or online via Zoom.

If you have a research paper or project this workshop will save you time and possibly money! Did you know you can cite almost anything in any citation style easily and for free? The Librarian will show you how to use MyBib to organize citations, creat Works Cited/References, and correctly format in-text citations.

Teatime with TRIO

1-2 p.m.
Building 9, Room 257A

Teatime is a bi-monthly informal drop-in event TRIO SSS hosts for all Cañadians! Stop by to answer your questions and learn how to navigate college with some refreshments.

October 22

MLA Basics

12-1 p.m.
Library Classroom, Building 9, Room 312

Need to use MLA for your research papers? Join me for this 60-minute workshop covering the basics for MLA in-text citations and works cited lists. Leave with tips, tricks, and tools that will help you nail your MLA citations!

October 25

5^th Annual President’s Luncheon

12-12:30 p.m.
Building 6, Room 101-102

Cañada College is hosting its Fifth Annual President’s Luncheon in-person on Cañada’s beautiful campus as well as streamed live via Zoom. Register here to attend. The President’s Luncheon will bring the community together to raise funds which will support students with on-demand transportation. For more information on the President’s Luncheon, please visit canadacollege.edu/luncheon. 

Men’s Soccer vs Cabrillo College

4 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Cabrillo College!

October 26

Library Focus Group: New Website

12:30-1:30 p.m.
Building 9, Room 312

Come join us in the Library and participate in one of our focus groups where you can give feedback on our new Library website! The maximum time commitment will be 30 minutes. Early registration is encouraged but drop-ins are welcome as well! Give your opinion and get free food in the process. Register here.

October 28

Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs at the de Young Museum

All Day
de Young Museum

Join the Interior Design Club at the “Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs” event sponsored by the Associated Students of Cañada College. Sign up here.

For a complete listing of events, visit: https://events.canadacollege.edu/