What's Happening at Cañada: Week of January 24, 2022

Week of January 24, 2022

Free COVID-19 Testing

COVID testing services continue to be available at College of San Mateo (CSM) for any student who wishes to get tested, subject to appointment availability. You can access the following website to schedule an appointment: https://smccd.edu/return-to-campus/testing.php Additionally, every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. The tests are completely free and orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. For more information visit: https://www.covidtests.gov/

Free Masks Available on Campus

SMCCCD continues to make face coverings (masks) available to all students. Face coverings are required when indoors (unless actively eating or drinking). KN95 masks are available to students for free in campus Bookstores and surgical masks are located at various locations throughout all buildings.

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

Technology Loans

Current students who need access to internet and technology equipment or software required to complete coursework, are eligible to borrow available equipment such as Chromebooks, hotspots and graphing calculators. Simply visit, call or email the Library to request technology. For more information, visit the Technology Loan website.

Virtual Parking Permits – Required on March 1

Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College now offer a 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.

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

January 25

Global Digital Marketing Virtual Internship Program: Information Session

12 – 2 p.m.
Google Meet:https://meet.google.com/xtm-agfr-fbu

Openings: 35,Global Digital Marketing Internships
In partnership with the California International Trade Center (CITC) and supported by the State Chancellor’s Office the Virtual Internship Program (VIP) is part internship, part apprenticeship and comes with a heavy dose of mentorship. After a student completes the program they will be given access to job opportunities offered exclusively to VIP alumni and will also continue to receive mentorship from our team of industry experts as a way to hone their skills. For more information, visit: https://globaltradeworkforce.com/virtual-internship-program/

January 26

Men’s Basketball vs Ohlone College

7 p.m.
Building 1

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Ohlone College!

January 27

Men’s Baseball vs Sacramento City College

2 p.m.
Cañada Baseball Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Sacramento City College!

January 28

College Connection Hour (In-person and virtual)

1-2 p.m.
Building 9, Room 154 and via Zoom: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/81126979916

Come join Cañada College Health & Wellness Services’ Dr. Spencer Wong at our College Connection Hour. Our conversation will include the latest news and developments on COVID. Topics to be covered can include the newest variant Omicron, San Mateo County’s statistics, how to stay safe, questions and concerns about getting tested or vaccinated and more. We will provide time for Q&A and discussion.

January 29

Men’s Baseball vs Sacramento City College

1 p.m.
Cañada Baseball Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Sacramento City College!

January 31

Last Day to Drop Semester Length Classes with Eligibility for Partial Refund

Last Day to Add Semester Length Classes

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. 

February 4

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 our 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.