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

SPRING 2023 IS FREE AT SAN MATEO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

Thanks to the overwhelming community support of SMCCCD’s Free Community College Initiative, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 893. Now Cañada College, College of San Mateo and Skyline College can waive enrollment fees for students who reside in San Mateo County for the Spring 2023 semester (exceptions apply). There are no minimum or maximum units required. Depending on documented financial need, students may also be exempted from paying the student body fee, student representation fee, student union fee, inclusive access fee(s), and materials fees associated with the course.

To help students determine if they qualify for the Free College enrollment fee waiver, and other fee waivers, visit our Free College FAQ.

UPCOMING COVID-19 BIVALENT BOOSTER POP-UP CLINICS

You can get a free COVID-19 Bivalent Booster at our pop-up vaccination clinics at Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College from October 26 through November 23. Employees, students, and the broader community can sign up for free at  MyTurn or visit the District’s COVID-19 Vaccination Resources page for more information. 

Vaccination Clinic at Skyline College 
Wednesday, October 26
Noon – 4 pm
Parking Lot P

Vaccination Clinic at Cañada College
Wednesday, November 9
Noon – 4 pm
Parking Lot 7

Vaccination Clinic at College of San Mateo
Wednesday, November 23
Noon – 4 pm
Parking Lot B 

Follow all the latest info at our Return to Campus site.

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.

SPRING 2023 SCHEDULE ON WEBSMART

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

NEXT STEPS FOR OUR COLLEGE MURAL PROJECT

Thank you for your feedback on the mural design. Mural design workshops are in progress! Still interested in participating? Sign up at: tinyurl.com/CANMural2022. Have questions? Email canvpss@smccd.edu.

STUDENTS, TAKE THE MEDIA PREF SURVEY!

Do you wish you could change the way Cañada College communicates with you? Now is the time to share your input! Let us know what YOU want (and need!) Fill out our Media Preferences Survey by November 11. As a thank you, you can enter to win a $50 gift card at the end of the survey!

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.

Upcoming Events

Every Tuesday

Free Groceries at Cañada College – Weekly Food Distribution

11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Parking Lot 6

In partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, Cañada College hosts a FREE Grocery Distribution in Lot 6 every Tuesday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The program is open to students and the community to select the food that they want.

October 25

COLTS-U Transfer Station Open House

9:30-11 a.m.
Building 9, Room 106

Meet the team and check out the new COLTS-U Transfer Station! Join for food and fun - learn about the transfer resources, services and programs.

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.

Transfer Success Workshop for Science & Health Interest Area Students

2-3 p.m.
Building 23, Room 203

Planning to earn a bachelor’s degree? Join us to learn more about the transfer process, specifically for STEM and health science majors. **We will begin promptly at 2:10 pm in Building 23, Room 203**

Speaker Series: Google Health's Director of Project Management, Tom Leung

5-6 p.m.
Building 23, Room 103 or Zoom: 823-8509-6317.

Tom will focus on "key lessons learned from leadership and career success." His team organizes health data and makes it useful for care teams to deliver better care and make better decisions for their patients.

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.

Star Party

6-9 p.m.
Lot 10, Building 24 Observatory

Join the Cañada College Astronomy Club for a Star Party on October 28. Enjoy telescope observations, free food, and games. Friends and family are welcome!

October 31

Halloween Bash

12-2 p.m.

The Grove

Join Student Senate in a high tea party with a photobooth, and Alice in Wonderland theme! Costumes encouraged!

November 1

Dia de los Muertos

12-2 p.m.
The Grove

Join Student Senate in celebrating Dia de los Muertos! Loteria, tamales, pan dulce, sugar skull decorating, and miniature ofrendas workshop!

Men’s Soccer vs San Francisco City College

4 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on San Francisco City College!

November 2

Priority Registration for Spring 2023 Begins

November 3

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.

Library Focus Group: New Website

2-3 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.

Men’s Basketball vs Modesto Junior College

5 p.m.
Colts Gym in Building 1

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Modesto Junior College!

November 4

Last Day to Apply for Degree – Certificate

Women’s Soccer vs Chabot College

1 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Chabot College!

November 5

Trunk Show

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Building 3, Room 255

Join the Cañada Fashion Department for a trunk show by a local fashion artist.

November 8

Women’s Soccer vs City College of San Francisco

3 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on City College of San Francisco!

November 9

Fall 2022 Health & Wellness Fair

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Grove (Building 5)

Attend the Health & Wellness Fair for free food, flu shots plus mental and physical related resources. The event is sponsored by the Health Center, Personal Counseling Center, and DRC.

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