What's Happening at Cañada: Week of October 15, 2018
Tue, 16 October, 2018 at 10:15 am
Week of October 15, 2018
Free Flu Shots in the Wellness Center
Building 5, Room 303
Free Flu Shots are available in the Wellness Center for all students, staff and faculty! Please call x3309 to book an appointment or walk-in. Please note: there may be wait times for walk ins.
October 16
Transfer Day
10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Grove
Meet with representatives from 4-year colleges and universities and to explore your educational options.
Hip Hop Hour
12:35- 1:35 p.m.
Building 6, Room 101/102
Join the Promise Scholars Program and ASCC for the second session of a four-part series where the group will discuss the impact of hip hop culture and explore its connection to society and our lives. Food will be provided.
October 17
Social Sciences Discipline Days
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with Professor Jessica Marshall, Anthropology, in The Grove
12:30-2 p.m. with Professors David Eck, Philosophy & Ami Smith, Psychology, in the Social Sciences HUB (Building 9, Room 307)
2-3 p.m. with Professor Alison Field, History, in the Social Sciences HUB (Building 9, Room 307)
Learn more about Social Sciences majors, transfer and career opportunities in the ‘other’ sciences! Refreshments will be provided.
Free, Confidential Legal Clinics in the DREAM Center
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Building 9, Room 219B
Building 9, Room 219B
Cañada College joins the State Chancellor's Office, the Community College League and Immigrants Rising in presenting: California Community Colleges Undocumented Student Week of Action. Sign up for a 30-minute appointment between 10 a.m.-12 p.m. atwww.tinyurl.com/CanLegalClinic or drop in (appointment preferred). Get Dream Application Drop-in financial aid application assistance from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Check in at the Financial Aid Office – Building 9, Room 109.
International Student Center: International Game Day Wednesdays
12-1 p.m.
Building 5, Room 350
Please join the International Student Center every Wednesday in October to play games from around the world and meet other students. Snacks and refreshments will be served! If you have a game you would like to present and lead, contact caninternational@smccd.edu.
ACES Equity Lecture Series Presents: Cultural Fires & Meadow Restoration
9:45-11 a.m. & 11:10 a.m.-12:25 p.m.
The Grove
California is a fire-dependent landscape where many of our native flora and fauna depend on fire to rebalance ecological systems. For generations, American Indians have relied on cultural burning practices to cultivate desired plants, improve human security, and clear our hearts and pathways. Ron Goode is an expert in Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and will speak about North Fork Mono cultural history, his recent experiences with burning and the wisdom of applying traditional culture and ecological approaches to environmental issues.
PLUG Panel "Career Paths and How and What It Means To Start A Business”
12:30-2:30 p.m.
Building 3, Room 142
PLUG is a group of local business owners that consists of professionals that every new business owner will need to work with: a tax professional, an attorney, a financial advisor, an insurance broker, a business banker, and others. Their goal is to share the most crucial information that every new business owner/entrepreneur should know and answer any questions about business ownership.
Cañada Women’s Volleyball vs Ohlone College
6:30 p.m.
College of San Mateo Gym
Cheer on the Colts as they take on Ohlone College!
STEM Speaker Series
5-6 p.m.
Building 6, Room 102
Featured speaker is Apeksah Gajjar, Assistant Project Manager at Swinerton Construction. Apeksha will speak about “Finding Your Career in Construction: My Personal Journey.”
October 18
Social Sciences Discipline Days
Social Sciences HUB (Building 9, Room 307)
10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. with Professor Jessica Kaven, Communication Studies
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. with Professors Natalie Alizaga & Ami Smith, Psychology
12- 1:30 p.m. with Professor Lezlee Ware, Political Science
2:30-3:15 p.m. with Professor Bob Lee, Sociology
Learn more about Social Sciences majors, transfer and career opportunities in the ‘other’ sciences! Lunch will be provided.
Film Showing “The Art of Being Edythe Boone”
12-2 p.m.
Building 6, Room 101/102
Cañada College joins the State Chancellor's Office, the Community College League and Immigrants Rising in presenting: California Community Colleges Undocumented Student Week of Action. Watch the film “The Art of Being Edythe Boone” and learn about the DREAMers Club student-initiated, student-led mural project. Food will be served.
Transfer Center Workshop: UC Applications
3-4 p.m.
Building 9, Room 206
Learn how complete your UC application, including your UC admissions policies and how to report your coursework.
October 19
Transfer Center Workshop: CSU Applications
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Building 9, Room 206
Learn how complete your CSU application, including reporting your coursework and ADT degree.
Cañada Men’s Soccer vs West Valley College
4 p.m.
Cañada Soccer Field
Cheer on the Colts as they take on West Valley College!
October 23
Inaugural President’s Luncheon
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Hiller Aviation Museum – 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos
Cañada College is hosting its Inaugural President's Luncheon, a fundraising event that will bring community leaders together to support the Cañada College Promise Scholars Program.Free transportation and registration will be offered for students on a first-come-first served basis. If interested in attending, students can contact Megan Rodriguez Antone by Thursday, October 17.
October 24
College wide Forum
1-2 p.m.
Building 3, Room 142
President Moore invites all students, faculty and staff to the first in a series of college wide meetings. The topic for the first meeting is on transparency. The discussion will be moderated by Academic Senate President, Hyla Lacefield and Classified Senate President, Jeanne Stalker.
University Representative Visit: UC Santa Barbara
1 – 4 p.m.
Transfer Center (Building 9, First Floor)
Come meet representatives from UC Santa Barbara.
STEM Speaker Series
5-6 p.m.
Building 6, Room 102
Featured speaker is Brett Baker, Geologist with One Concern – Building Resilience. Brett will speak about “Life’s a Journey, STEM has guided mine from Wyoming to Haiti to Antartica.”
Kanopy & Films on Demand
7-8 p.m.
Building 9, Room 312
Do you have a campus club or event coming up? Would you like to show documentaries or films as part of your class? The Library offers free access to two great film streaming databases, Kanopy and Films on Demand. Both these databases include public performance rights for all their films!
October 24 & 25
Study Abroad Information Session: Italy
October 24 at 5:30 p.m. & October 25 at 1 p.m.
Building 3, Room 255
Building 3, Room 255
Attend an information session to study aboard and become immersed about Italian Fashion! This 3-unit class will run June 1- June 15, 2019, in Florence, Italy. The class includes trip to the Armani Museum in Milan, Fashion Week in Florence and the textile capital of Prato. For more information contact chaney@smccd.edu
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