What's Happening at Cañada: Week of November 23, 2020

Partnership with San Mateo County Health Brings Free Flu Shots to SMCCCD Campuses

In collaboration with District Nurses, San Mateo County Health is offering free flu shots for SMCCCD students, faculty, and staff. If you work or take classes at Cañada College, College of San Mateo, or Skyline College, you can come to any college campus for a free flu shot on the following dates/times:

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Wednesday, December 2

Skyline College

1:30 – 4:30 p.m. 

Campus Flu Shot Map

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Wednesday, December 9

Cañada College

12 – 3 p.m. 

Campus Flu Shot Map

 Drive-ups and walk-ups are welcome!  No ID or pre-registration required. 

You must wear a facial covering and clothing that provides easy access to your shoulder for a flu shot. 

Do not come to campus if you are sick, tested positive for COVID-19, or have been in close contact with a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 case in the last 14 days.

Prior to receiving a flu shot you will need to pass a temperature check, COVID-19 symptom and history screening, have no contraindications to the flu vaccine, and provide information to be entered into CAIR (the California immunization registry).

Information at http://covid-19.smccd.edu/flushots

November 26-29

Thanksgiving Holiday – Declared Recess No Classes

December 3

How to Apply for a State Job Virtual Info Sessions

12-1:30 p.m.
Event Registration: https://bit.ly/2UzSA9B

Learn how to make a career and difference by working at the State of California. Working for California means much more than showing up for a job. As an employee, you will be able to work on programs that are vital to the economic growth of our community and state. Presented by California Employment Development Department and SJPL Works.

The More You Know w/ the Peer Mentors

4 -5 p.m.
Event Link: https://tinyurl.com/moreuknow11  

Every week, students can build community with the BTO and STEM Peer Mentors through meaningful, supportive discussions and fun games! Topic: Finals Study Tips & Words of Encouragement.

December 4

Destress Day

12 – 1 p.m.
Event Registration: https://tinyurl.com/ASCCZenGarden

Come celebrate the end of the semester with Student Senate and learn about zen gardens, meditation, and coping strategies as we head into finals. First 50 to attend get their own free mini zen garden!

December 10

How to Apply for a State Job Virtual Info Sessions

10-11:30 a.m.
Event Registration: https://bit.ly/3f9Gg9i

Learn how to make a career and difference by working at the State of California. Working for California means much more than showing up for a job. As an employee, you will be able to work on programs that are vital to the economic growth of our community and state. Presented by California Employment Development Department and SJPL Works.

Therapy Dogs Providing Virtual Snuggles!

12-12:30 p.m.
Event link: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/85423141777

Providing stress relief for college students during finals week at a community college campus at a virtual visit. Volunteers will be wearing their volunteer uniform, and the therapy dogs will either be wearing a therapy dog bandanna or a therapy dog vest. The teams will talk with the students, demonstrate a trick/command their dog can do, and/or share something their dog enjoys doing.