What's Happening at Cañada: Week of October 19, 2020

October 20

Third Annual (virtual) President’s Luncheon

12-1 p.m.
Event Registration: https://canadacollege.edu/luncheon/

Please join us for the Third Annual President’s Luncheon to raise funds to support students’ basic essential needs.

Immigration Legal Services During COVID-19

11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Event Registration: https://tinyurl.com/CanLegalServices

Join our legal expert as we discuss recent changes in the law during this unprecedented time.

“Undocu-Leadership Opportunities: Setting Yourself up for Success by Building Community & Professional Skills”

2 - 3 p.m.
Event Registration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-lzKR5IbS_u4l-LpTSv2Fw

We will take in the CCCO Webinar titled Undocu-Leadership Opportunities: Setting Yourself up for Success by Building Community & Professional Skills.

Debrief of Webinar “Undocu-Leadership Opportunities: Setting Yourself up for Success by Building Community & Professional Skills”

3-3:30 p.m.
Event Registration: https://tinyurl.com/WebinarDebrief2

We will discuss the CCCO Webinar titled Undocu-Leadership Opportunities: Setting Yourself up for Success by Building Community & Professional Skills. This 30-minute event will highlight what we learned at the webinar as well answer any additional questions you might have.

October 21

“What’s Next After Community College? Transferring & Workforce Opportunities”

2 - 3 p.m.
Event Registration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zm8VjH74QJ-8Wa-t-XaXSg

Watch CCCO Webinar titled What's Next After Community College? Transferring & Workforce Opportunities.

Debrief of Webinar: “What’s Next After Community College? Transferring & Workforce Opportunities”

3-3:30 p.m.
Event Registration: https://tinyurl.com/WebinarDebrief3

We will discuss the CCCO Webinar titled What's Next After Community College? Transferring & Workforce Opportunities. This 30-minute event will highlight what we learned at the webinar as well answer any additional questions you might have.

Social Impact and Entrepreneurship

4 - 6 p.m.
Event Registration: https://tinyurl.com/CanSocialimpact

Sarahi Espinoza Salamanca, Founder & CEO at Dreamer’s Roadmap & Cañada grad. Sarahi is also spearheading efforts to get much-needed food, PPE, school supplies and backpacks to California farmworkers. Join this inspirational alumni as she speaks on social impacts DREAMers have as well as the ways Entrepreneurial efforts support undocumented students.

STEM Speaker Series – Nitin Shankar, Infotainment Validation Engineer, Volkswagen Group of America

5-6 p.m.
Event Log in, Zoom Meeting ID: 97210972164 

All are invited to listen to the presenter which most of whom are Cañada alum. We will have the same format as in person except there are no back-row seats. Submit your questions to the speaker and get answers. Please visit the STEM Canvas page to see the most recent event videos.

October 22

The More You Know w/ the Peer Mentors

3 -4 p.m.
Event Link: https://tinyurl.com/moreuknow6  

Every week, students can build community with the BTO and STEM Peer Mentors through meaningful, supportive discussions and fun games! Topic: Self-Care.

We Are More Than Tragic Stories

5 – 6 p.m.
Event Registration: https://tinyurl.com/CanYosimarReyes

Yosimar Reyes, a nationally acclaimed poet and public speaker, will explore the theme of intersecting immigration and sexuality in his work and LBGTQ+ Rights and Communities.

October 23

CSM Event: At The Root: Disrupting the Good Immigrant Narrative

2 - 3:30 p.m.
Registration: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/87879112185?pwd=b2FnRU5RQ0pXS1VVRjJqMDI5bUhUZz09

Join “At the Root” podcast launch and first live episode. This panel will be an interview of leaders from the immigrant liberation movement as they disrupt the “Good Immigrant” narrative that has framed the Immigrant Rights Movement.

October 26-30

Virtual Fall Job Fair

Event Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3cJsGrW

The Career Center would like to invite all students to participate in our first ever Virtual Job Fair. This event will be held over five days using our job board platform October 26 thru October 30. Our goal is to provide you with an opportunity to interview with employers who are hiring and find out more about their company.

October 28

The More You Know w/ the Peer Mentors

1-2 p.m.
Event Link: https://tinyurl.com/moreuknow7  

Every week, students can build community with the BTO and STEM Peer Mentors through meaningful, supportive discussions and fun games! Topic is check in.

STEM Speaker Series – Ramki Kalyanaraman, Engineering Instructor, Cañada College

5-6 p.m.
Event Log in, Zoom Meeting ID: 97210972164 

All are invited to listen to the presenter which most of whom are Cañada alum. We will have the same format as in person except there are no back-row seats. Submit your questions to the speaker and get answers. Please visit the STEM Canvas page to see the most recent event videos.

November 2

Dia de Los Muertos with ASCC

6:30-7:30 p.m.
Event Registration: https://tinyurl.com/DiadelosMuertosCANADA20

Join your Student Senate and share your ancestor’s story, learn about Dia de los Muertos and make your own papel picado. The first 50 participants will get an exclusive @Princessa_Xicana artist tote or mask.

November 4

The More You Know w/ the Peer Mentors

10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Event Link: https://tinyurl.com/moreuknow8  

Every week, students can build community with the BTO and STEM Peer Mentors through meaningful, supportive discussions and fun games! Topic is check in.

STEM Speaker Series – Milene La Torre, Design Engineer, Kembcon Engineers

5-6 p.m.
Event Log in, Zoom Meeting ID: 97210972164 

Everyone is encouraged to attend the Speaker Series and check out the new interactive format, “After Hours in the STEM Center with Rance Bobo.” The new speaker series format is an interactive late night interview style which allows the viewers to ask questions during the interview. You can watch previously recorded episodes, but why just watch when you can participate live!