What's Happening at Cañada: Week of February 23, 2026

 

Late-Start Classes

Cañada College offers many late-start classes that are open for registration. Check out Late-Start Classes on WebSchedule to see what late-start classes are available.
 

Celebrating Black History Month

February is Black History Month and Cañada College is hosting events to honor the rich cultural heritage, remarkable achievements and lasting contributions of the Black community. A current list of events is below and attached. Be sure to check the college calendar regularly, as new events will be added throughout the month. Additionally, Zoom backgrounds are available for download to join in the celebration.
 

Best Practices and Resources in Support of our Muslim Students and Colleagues During Ramadan

This year, Ramadan began at sunset on Tuesday, February 17 and ends on the evening of Thursday, March 19. The Office of Equity and Cultural Center have prepared a series of best practices to support our Muslim students, faculty, staff and administrators on campus. This special time is marked by important contemplation and practices that may change the way our campus community accesses food, water, rest and reflection. More information about the observation of Ramadan is included here. In particular, we share these best practices, resources and event(s) in support of our students and colleagues. 
 

Red Cards & Undocumented Community Resources

Wallet-sized “Red Cards” that explain how to safely assert your rights during interactions with immigration enforcement are available for pickup at the Undocumented Community Center. These cards are offered in multiple languages, including Spanish, English, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian and Portuguese. These can also be printed from home here. Visit the District’s Undocumented Community Resources  or stop by the  Undocumented Community Center (Building 9, Room 118), open Monday – Thursday from 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
 

Reminder: Districtwide Violent Intruder Drills Today, February 24

As a reminder, the SMCCCD Office of Emergency Management will conduct two coordinated Violent Intruder drills today Tuesday, February 24, at 10:45 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. across all three colleges and the District Office, reinforcing the “Hide” tactic within the District’s Run, Hide, Fight response strategy. During the drill, follow AlertMe and PA instructions and practice securing your space; Building Captains will support preplanning and monitor notifications for effectiveness. Questions can be directed to Ben’Zara Minkin at (650) 574-6634.
 

Upcoming Events

For a complete listing of events, visit the Events Calendar. 

Tuesday, February 24

Cheese & Zine

9:30am - 11:30am
Building 5, Room 354
 

Career Cafe

11:00am - 1:00pm
The Grove (Building 5)
 

Grammar & Editing Workshops

11:30am - 12:30pm
Building 9, Room 206
 

Art Gallery Walkthrough

2:30pm
Building 3, Room 104
 

Wednesday, February 25

Curriculum & Catalog Management Demonstrations and Feedback Forums - CourseDog, Inc.

9:00am - 10:30am
Online
 

Curriculum & Catalog Management Demonstrations and Feedback Forums - Kuali, Inc.

11:00am - 12:30pm
Online
 

Career Workshop with AANHPI Panelists

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Building 13, Room 233
 

KPMG Professional Development Workshop

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Building 6, Rooms 101/102
 

Curriculum & Catalog Management Demonstrations and Feedback Forums - Modern Campus

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online
 

Fall 2026 London Program Info Session # 3

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Online
 

Thursday, February 26

Financial Aid Application Workshop (All Day)

9:00am - 4:00pm
Building 9, Room 110
 

En español: Aprende a usar a Google Slides

11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Classroom 9-312
 

Umoja Village Grand Opening & Alter Ritual

1:30pm
Building 3, Room 103
 

Friday, February 27

(Baseball) Gavilan vs. Cañada

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Colts Baseball Field
 

Saturday, February 28

MLA Citation Basics

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Classroom 9-312
 

Tuesday, March 3

Cutting the Costs of College: OE Week Zine Making Workshop

11:00am - 12:30pm
CSM Library Building 9
 

Inter Club Council (ICC) Meeting

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Building 3, Room 104
 

Wednesday, March 4

Fall 2026 London Program Info Session # 4

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online
 

Thursday, March 5

Financial Aid Application Workshop

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 9, Room 110
 

(Baseball) West Valley vs. Cañada

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Colts Baseball Field
 

Studying with NotebookLM

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Library Classroom 9-312
 

Saturday, March 7

Black Student Leadership Conference 2026: San Mateo County

10:00am - 3:00pm
Cañada College
 

Google Slides: Getting Started with your Presentation

11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Classroom 9-312
 

Tuesday, March 10

Breathwork

11:30am - 12:00pm
Meditation and Prayer Room, Building 5, Room 202
 

Grammar & Editing Workshops

11:30am - 12:30pm
Building 9, Room 206
 

(Women’s Tennis) Mission vs. Cañada

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Colts Tennis Court
 

Reoccurring Events

Through March 29

Guy Diehl: A Retrospective — Works from 1957-2025

Monday – Thursday from 1-5 p.m.
Building 9, Room 152, Art Gallery
 

Every Tuesday

Free Groceries – Weekly Food Distribution

10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Lot 6
 

Veteran Resource & Opportunity Center (VROC) Ruck n’ Walk

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Building 9, Room 151
 

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

SparkPoint Market

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 5, Room 222

 

For disability-related accommodations, please email canvpss@smccd.edu or call (650) 306-3234.

Best Practices and Resources in Support of our Muslim Students and Colleagues During Ramadan

Dear Cañada Community,

As we approach Ramadan, the Office of Equity and Cultural Center have prepared a series of best practices for you to support our Muslim students, faculty, staff, and administrators on campus. This special time is marked by important contemplation and practices that may change the way our campus community accesses food, water, rest, and reflection. More information about the observation of Ramadan is included below. In particular, we share these best practices and resources in support of our students and colleagues. 

What is Ramadan?

Ramadan is a time for community, reflection, spiritual growth, and selflessness. Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims, the followers of Islam. During this month, many of our Cañada community are practicing one of the five fundamental principles of Islam–fasting. This means Muslim students, faculty, and staff are fasting from all food and water from dawn until sunset for the next month. Please keep this in mind in your classes and services. 

This year, Ramadan begins at sunset on Tuesday, February 17 and ends on the evening of Thursday, March 19. 

How Can I Support?

Food Containers 

If you are serving any food in your daytime classes or events this month, please consider having options like to-go containers. You may also get free to-go containers from the Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 117, or Student Life, in Building 5, Room 354.

Space

Contemplative and meditation spaces are still available at both the International Student Center, Building 9, Room 162 and Student Life in Building 5, Room 350. Please contact Kathy Kohut for more details about the International Student Center’s Offerings at kohutk@smccd.edu and Sergio Suarez for more details about Student Life’s offerings at suarezs@smccd.edu. 

Class & Activities

As a campus, we encourage instructors and students, employees and their supervisors, and coaches and their players to work together to find the best feasible solutions to support people when they are fasting and observing Ramadan this month. 

Celebratory Eid al-Fitr Event

At the end of Ramadan, there is a festival known as Eid al-Fitr, and it’s one of Islam’s major holidays in the year. If you are interested in learning more about Ramadan and Eid and how many Cañadians celebrate, please consider joining our student-led event with the Cultural Center, International Student Center, and STAR. It will take place on the rooftop of Building 23 on March 24 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. There will be Cañadian story-sharing, delicious cultural food, and dancing! 

We hope to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr with you!

For disability-related accommodations, please email canvpss@smccd.edu or call (650) 306-3234.

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of February 16, 2026

 

Outdoor Food Distribution Canceled Today

Due to the high winds and inclement weather, the outdoor food distribution has been canceled today for safety reasons. However, the Cañada Food Market will remain open for food assistance from 12-4 p.m. in Building 5, Room 222.
 

Celebrating Black History Month

February is Black History Month and Cañada College is hosting events to honor the rich cultural heritage, remarkable achievements and lasting contributions of the Black community. A current list of events is below and attached. Be sure to check the college calendar regularly, as new events will be added throughout the month. Additionally, Zoom backgrounds are available for download to join in the celebration.
 

Late-Start Classes

Cañada College offers many late-start classes that are open for registration. Check out Late-Start Classes on WebSchedule to see what late-start classes are available.
 

Red Cards & Undocumented Community Resources

Wallet-sized “Red Cards” that explain how to safely assert your rights during interactions with immigration enforcement are available for pickup at the Undocumented Community Center. These cards are offered in multiple languages, including Spanish, English, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian and Portuguese. These can also be printed from home here. Visit the District’s Undocumented Community Resources  or stop by the  Undocumented Community Center (Building 9, Room 118), open Monday – Thursday from 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
 

Upcoming Events

For a complete listing of events, visit the Events Calendar. 

Tuesday, February 17

(Women’s Tennis) West Valley vs. Cañada

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Colts Tennis Court
 

Guest Speaker: Bakari Clark

2:30pm
Building 3, Room 104
 

Inter Club Council (ICC) Meeting

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Building 3, Room 104
 

Wednesday, February 18

Black Inventors

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107
 

(Men’s Basketball) Ohlone vs. Cañada

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Building 1 – Colts Gym
 

Thursday, February 19

2026 Lunar New Year Celebration

12:00pm - 2:00pm
The Grove (Building 5)
 

Summer 2026 Peru Program Info Session # 2

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Online
 

Womxn of Color Collaborative: Rooted in Self-Love Event

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107
 

(Baseball) Laney vs. Cañada

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Colts Baseball Field
 

Financial Aid Application Workshop

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 9, Room 110
 

Poetry Night with BSU

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Building 2, Room 10
 

Friday, February 20

(Women’s Tennis) San Francisco vs. Cañada

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Colts Tennis Court
 

Saturday, February 21

(Baseball) Laney vs. Cañada

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Colts Baseball Field
 

MLA Citation Basics

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Classroom 9-312
 

Vision Clinic

11:00am - 2:00pm
College of San Mateo Health and Wellness Building #5
 

Artist Talk: Guy Diehl in Conversation with Kelly Egan

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Building 3, Room 148
 

Brahms “5th” - Redwood Symphony

7:30pm - 9:30pm
Building 1, Room 214
 

Tuesday, February 24

Grammar & Editing Workshops

11:30am - 12:30pm
Building 9, Room 206
 

Art Gallery Walkthrough

2:30pm
Building 3, Room 104
 

Wednesday, February 25

Career Workshop with AANHPI Panelists

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Building 13, Room 233
 

Fall 2026 London Program Info Session # 3

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Online
 

Thursday, February 26

Financial Aid Application Workshop (All Day)

9:00am - 4:00pm
Building 9, Room 110
 

En español: Aprende a usar a Google Slides

11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Classroom 9-312
 

Umoja Village Grand Opening & Altar Ritual

1:30pm
Building 3, Room 103
 

Friday, February 27

(Baseball) Gavilan vs. Cañada

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Colts Baseball Field
 

Saturday, February 28

MLA Citation Basics

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Classroom 9-312
 

Tuesday, March 3

Inter Club Council (ICC) Meeting

4:30pm - 5:30pm Weekly (to May 19)
Building 3, Room 104
 

Reoccurring Events

Through March 29

Guy Diehl: A Retrospective — Works from 1957-2025

Monday – Thursday from 1-5 p.m.
Building 9, Room 152, Art Gallery
 

Every Tuesday

Free Groceries – Weekly Food Distribution

10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Lot 6
 

Veteran Resource & Opportunity Center (VROC) Ruck n’ Walk

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Building 9, Room 151
 

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

SparkPoint Market

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 5, Room 222

 

For disability-related accommodations, please email canvpss@smccd.edu or call (650) 306-3234.

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of February 9, 2026

 

Celebrating Black History Month

February is Black History Month and Cañada College is hosting events to honor the rich cultural heritage, remarkable achievements and lasting contributions of the Black community. A current list of events is below and attached. Be sure to check the college calendar regularly, as new events will be added throughout the month. Additionally, Zoom backgrounds are available for download to join in the celebration.
 

Reminder: Districtwide Violent Intruder Drills on Tuesday, February 24

As a reminder, the SMCCCD Office of Emergency Management will conduct two coordinated Violent Intruder drills on Tuesday, February 24, at 10:45 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. across all three colleges and the District Office, reinforcing the “Hide” tactic within the District’s Run, Hide, Fight response strategy. During the drill, follow AlertMe  and PA instructions and practice securing your space; review the SMCCCD Violent Intruder Training Video in advance. Questions can be directed to Ben’Zara Minkin at (650) 574-6634.
 

Late-Start Classes

Cañada College offers many late-start classes that are open for registration. Check out Late-Start Classes on WebSchedule to see what late-start classes are available.
 

Food & Basic Needs Support at Cañada

In partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley, Cañada SparkPoint offers free food every week. Pick up fresh produce, dairy, grains, meat, shelf items and snacks in the Cañada Market, located in Building 5, Room 222, Tuesdays – Thursdays from 12 – 4 p.m. Cañada SparkPoint also hosts a free public food distribution every Tuesday, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Parking Lot 6. In addition, students can find Study Snacks in baskets located throughout campus in student service areas as well as Grab & Go Sandwiches in Building 9, across from the Welcome Center and in Building 13, in front of Room 236. For more information, visit https://canadacollege.edu/sparkpoint/food.php.
 

Red Cards & Undocumented Community Resources

Wallet-sized “Red Cards” that explain how to safely assert your rights during interactions with immigration enforcement are available for pickup at the Undocumented Community Center. These cards are offered in multiple languages, including Spanish, English, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian and Portuguese. These can also be printed from home here. Visit the District’s Undocumented Community Resources  or stop by the  Undocumented Community Center (Building 9, Room 118), open Monday – Thursday from 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
 

Upcoming Events

For a complete listing of events, visit the Events Calendar. 
 

Tuesday, February 10

Colombian Carnival-Carnaval de Colombia

11:00am - 1:00pm
Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107
 

Grammar & Editing Workshops

11:30am - 12:30pm
Building 9, Room 206
 

Black Jeopardy

2:30pm
Building 3, Room 104
 

Wednesday, February 11

Club Rush

10:00am - 1:00pm
Upper Lawn
 

Pro-Immigration Art’s and Crafts Workshop

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107
 

Logarithms and Exponents for Math 251 #1

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Building 9, Room 251
 

(Men’s Basketball) Chabot vs. Cañada

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Building 1 Colts Gym
 

Time Management Workshop

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online
 

Thursday, February 12

Club Rush

10:00am - 1:00pm
Upper Lawn
 

En español: Aprende a usar a Google Docs

11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Classroom 9-312
 

Spring 2026 Gilman Scholarship session # 2 (In person)

12:00pm - 1:00pm
College of San Mateo - B10, R468 (Conference room)
 

Logarithms and Exponents for Math 251 #2

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Building 9, Room 251
 

Friday, February 13 – Monday, February 16

Declared Recess for Lincoln’s Birthday and President’s Day. No Classes Held and Offices Closed

All Day
 

Friday, February 13

(Women’s Tennis) Foothill vs. Cañada

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Colts Tennis Court
 

Tuesday, February 17

(Women’s Tennis) West Valley vs. Cañada

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Colts Tennis Court
 

Guest Speaker: Bakari Clark

2:30pm
Building 3, Room 104
 

Inter Club Council (ICC) Meeting

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Building 3, Room 104
 

Wednesday, February 18

Black Inventors

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107
 

(Men’s Basketball) Ohlone vs. Cañada

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Building 1 Gym
 

Thursday, February 19

2026 Lunar New Year Celebration

12:00pm - 2:00pm
The Grove (Building 5)
 

Summer 2026 Peru Program Info Session # 2

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Online
 

(Baseball) Laney vs. Cañada

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Colts Baseball Field
 

Poetry Night with BSU

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Building 2, Room 10
 

Friday, February 20

(Women’s Tennis) San Francisco vs. Cañada

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Colts Tennis Court
 

Saturday, February 21

(Baseball) Laney vs. Cañada

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Colts Baseball Field
 

MLA Citation Basics

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Classroom 9-312
 

Artist Talk: Guy Diehl in Conversation with Kelly Egan

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Building 3, Room 148
 

Tuesday, February 24

Grammar & Editing Workshops

11:30am - 12:30pm
Building 9, Room 206
 

Reoccurring Events

Through March 29

Guy Diehl: A Retrospective — Works from 1957-2025

Monday – Thursday from 1-5 p.m.
Building 9, Room 152, Art Gallery
 

Every Tuesday

Free Groceries – Weekly Food Distribution

10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Lot 6
 

Veteran Resource & Opportunity Center (VROC) Ruck n’ Walk

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Building 9, Room 151
 

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

SparkPoint Market

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 5, Room 222

 

For disability-related accommodations, please email canvpss@smccd.edu or call (650) 306-3234.

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of February 2, 2026

 

Celebrating Black History Month

February is Black History Month and Cañada College is hosting events to honor the rich cultural heritage, remarkable achievements and lasting contributions of the Black community. A current list of events is below and attached. Be sure to check the college calendar regularly, as new events will be added throughout the month. Additionally, Zoom backgrounds are available for download to join in the celebration.
 

Late-Start Classes

Cañada College offers many late-start classes that are open for registration. Check out Late-Start Classes on WebSchedule to see what late-start classes are available.
 

Student Volunteers Needed for Professional Photo Shoot

Do you want to be the face of Cañada? Join the Cañada Marketing Department for an on-campus, professional photo shoot on Thursday, February 19. These photos will be used in promotional materials for the college, including digital and printed materials. If selected, your photos and videos may be used in college and/or district marketing and informational materials, including the college website, social media, printed brochures and flyers, billboards and other types of advertising.  Learn more and sign up here. For questions, please contact canmarketing@smccd.edu.
 

Food & Basic Needs Support at Cañada

In partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley, Cañada SparkPoint offers free food every week. Pick up fresh produce, dairy, grains, meat, shelf items and snacks in the Cañada Market, located in Building 5, Room 222, Tuesdays – Thursdays from 12 – 4 p.m. Cañada SparkPoint also hosts a free public food distribution every Tuesday, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Parking Lot 6. In addition, students can find Study Snacks in baskets located throughout campus in student service areas as well as Grab & Go Sandwiches in Building 9, across from the Welcome Center and in Building 13, in front of Room 236. For more information, visit https://canadacollege.edu/sparkpoint/food.php.
 

Red Cards & Undocumented Community Resources

Wallet-sized “Red Cards” that explain how to safely assert your rights during interactions with immigration enforcement are available for pickup at the Undocumented Community Center. These cards are offered in multiple languages, including Spanish, English, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian and Portuguese. These can also be printed from home here. Visit the District’s Undocumented Community Resources  or stop by the  Undocumented Community Center (Building 9, Room 118), open Monday – Thursday from 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
 

Upcoming Events

For a complete listing of events, visit the Events Calendar. 

Tuesday, February 3

Transfer Abroad to New Zealand Info Session

12:00pm - 1:00pm
College of San Mateo, BLDG. 10, RM. 192 (1st floor)
 

Play Black Wall Street the Board Game

2:30pm
Building 3, Room 104
 

Rhythm Collective: Drumming Workshop

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107
 

Wednesday, February 4

Scholarship Support

1:00pm - 6:30pm
Building 9, Room 110
 

Math JAM Workshop: Trigonometry for Calculus Students #1

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Building 9, Room 251
 

Thursday, February 5

Brothers Achieving Milestones Open House

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107
 

Math JAM Workshop: Trigonometry for Calculus Students #2

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Building 9, Room 251
 

Scholarship Support

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 9, Room 110
 

(Baseball) Contra Costa vs. Cañada

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Colts Baseball Field
 

Friday, February 6

Fall 2026 London Program Info Session # 2

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online
 

(Men’s Basketball) De Anza vs. Cañada

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Building 1 Gym
 

Saturday, February 7

(Baseball) Santa Rosa vs. Cañada

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Colts Baseball Field
 

Monday, February 9

Scholarship Support (In-Person & Virtual)

11:00am - 4:30pm
Building 9, Room 110
 

Tuesday, February 10

Colombian Carnival-Carnaval de Colombia

11:00am - 1:00pm
Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107
 

Wednesday, February 11

Logarithms and Exponents for Math 251 #1

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Building 9, Room 251
 

(Men’s Basketball) Chabot vs. Cañada

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Building 1 Gym
 

Thursday, February 12

En español: Aprende a usar a Google Docs

11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Classroom 9-312
 

Spring 2026 Gilman Scholarship session # 2 (In person)

12:00pm - 1:00pm
College of San Mateo - B10, R468 (Conference room)
 

Logarithms and Exponents for Math 251 #2

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Building 9, Room 251
 

Friday, February 13 – Monday, February 16

Declared Recess for Lincoln’s Birthday and President’s Day. No Classes Held and Offices Closed

All Day
 

Tuesday, February 17

(Women’s Tennis) West Valley vs. Cañada

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Colts Tennis Court
 

Reoccurring Events

Through March 29

Guy Diehl: A Retrospective — Works from 1957-2025

Monday – Thursday from 1-5 p.m.
Building 9, Room 152, Art Gallery
 

Every Tuesday

Free Groceries – Weekly Food Distribution

10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Lot 6
 

Veteran Resource & Opportunity Center (VROC) Ruck n’ Walk

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Building 9, Room 151
 

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

SparkPoint Market

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 5, Room 222

 

For disability-related accommodations, please email canvpss@smccd.edu or call (650) 306-3234.