Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Former Cañada Student Wins Literary Prize

Former Cañada College student Gerardo Pacheco has been named the 2012 Joseph Henry Jackson Award winner, a literary award offered annually to promising young California writers. The award is sponsored by the San Francisco Foundation and administered by Intersection for the Arts. Recipients receive $2,000.

Pacheco will be honored on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mechanics' Institute Library and Chess Room, City Lights Bookstore, 57 Post Street, in San Francisco. As part of the event, he will be reading his poetry. The reading is free and open to the public but space is limited.

Pacheco, who has been an active poet in the group "Poets Responding to SB 1070," is a candidate for the Master of Fine Arts - Poetry at San Francisco State University, where he is an apprentice of the craft of creative writing. He has published poems at Cipactli Magazine and Transfer Magazine, El Tecolote Newspaper, LA BLOGA Online Magazine, the Amistad Howard University Journal and Spillway Magazine. He received the Smart Cookie Scholarship in 2006.

Pacheco was born in Huhi, Yucatan, Mexico. He is a Mayan and migrated to the United States when he was 15 years old. He is the first in his family to graduate from high school and college.

Pacheco's writing is influenced by his Mayan, Mexican heritage, and his experience in the United States. He uses their magic and history to bridge worlds that have been in conflict not only linguistically but culturally and politically as well. Pacheco's writing also deals with the social and cultural hardships immigrant face in this nation.

In addition, Pacheco is passionate about studying and using Western, traditional forms of poetry such as villanelles, sestinas and sonnets in order to understand his role as a Latino, immigrant writer in the Creative Writing community.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

The Deadline to Submit a Petition for Degrees and Certificates Has Been Extended


The deadline to petition for degrees and certificates has been extended to October 31, 2012.  We encourage you to petition for the Associate Degree and/or Certificate!  Please contact the Counseling Center at 650-306-3452 if you have any questions and to schedule a counseling appointment. 
 
Students MUST meet with a counselor prior to submitting their petition. Select the appropriate form at this site http://canadacollege.edu/commencement/degreepetitions.php, print it out and submit it to Admissions and Records.
 

Redwood Symphony Opens Its 28th Season Saturday

The Redwood Symphony will open its 28th season on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. in the Main Theater. A pre-concert lecture by Eric Kujawsky beings at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $20 for adults ($25 at the door) and $10 for students. Everyone 17 and under are admitted free. Staff, faculty, and students at Cañada College are also admitted free.

The season begins with a little-known delight: Troka, a piece by Mexican composer Silvestre Revueltas, created to accompany a children's puppet show. Listeners may well think of another composer: Carl Stallings, who wrote most of the music for the classic Looney Tunes.

Like Stallings, Revueltas wrote a zany score that borrows heavily from well-known works, replete with startling transitions and “wrong” notes. You’ll laugh when you hear it!

* The Serenade for Solo Violin, Strings, Harp and Percussion (after Plato's “Symposium“) is a five-movement concerto written by Leonard Bernstein in 1954. The Serenade is highly unusual in that the composer was inspired by Plato's Symposium, a dialogue of related statements in praise of love, each statement made by a distinguished speaker. The five speakers who inspired Bernstein's five movements are as follows, together with his musical markings:
  1. Phaedrus: Pausanias -- marked lento and allegro
  2. Aristophanes -- marked allegretto
  3. Eryximachus, the doctor -- marked presto
  4. Agathon -- marked adagio
  5. Socrates -- marked molto tenuto and allegro molto vivace
Essentially a five-movement violin concerto, the Serenade showcases a huge percussion section and Bernstein’s characteristic propulsive rhythmic drive.

Brahms’s Symphony No. 4 needs no introduction; the composer’s final symphony is beloved all over the world for its moving themes and autumnal qualities. The third movement is famous for the only appearances of piccolo and triangle in a Brahms symphony, while the finale is a monumental set of variations on a repeating chord progression.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

TRiO Students Meet Secretary of Education Arne Duncan

A group of TRiO students was front-and-center as Secretary of Education Arne Duncan kicked off the U.S. Department of Education's annual Back-to-School bus tour at Sequoia High School last week.

TRiO students with Mayor Aguirre
The theme of this year's bus tour, "Education Drives America," highlighted the urgency, opportunity, and challenge of improving the country's education system and strengthening the workforce.

"The event was well attended by Sequoia High School students faculty and staff, various educators from the local community, including students and staff from Cañada College," said Romeo Garcia, Director of Student Support and TRiO Programs. "We had an opportunity to hear from the panelist about innovative approaches to online learning and how technology can enhance education."

As an internationally recognized hub of technological innovation Silicon Valley provided the ideal backdrop for the event, which explored the way that technology can support and enable powerful teaching and learning. Secretary Duncan moderated a panel discussion that included Salman Khan, founder of the Khan Academy, an online education platform that offers a library of more than 3,000 free educational videos covering everything from arithmetic to physics; Andrew Ng, director of the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Lab and co-founder of Coursera, an online education platform designed to support top universities world-wide in offering courses online for free; and Catlin Tucker, a high school English language arts teacher in Sonoma County and author of, "Blended Learning for Grades 4-12: Leveraging the Power of Technology to Create a Student-Centered Classroom."

In addition to Garcia, Maria Huning, Lina Mira, and six TRiO Upward Bound students and six TRiO Student Support Service students were in attendance along with Ricardo Flores from CIETL.


TRiO students with Secretary Duncan
"The TRiO community wanted to welcome Secretary Arne Duncan and encourage his continued support of our program, demonstrate that TRiO works, and request for increased funding to address the rising costs of implementing the Federal TRiO programs that aims to ensure success of first generation, low income, and students with disability," Garcia said.

TRiO Students were greeted and supported by Redwood City Mayor and Cañada College Professor Alicia Aguirre, who serves as  a strong role model for first-generation students. Prior to boarding back onto the Department of Education Tour Bus, Secretary Duncan invited TRiO students to take a group picture with him; which was another major highlight of the event.
“Being a part of attending the Education Drivers America Bus Tour was a great experience," said Lorena Ruiz, a Cañada College TRiO participant and Psychology Major.  "It gave us an opportunity to share our voice and message that TRiO works. We hope that Secretary Duncan increases our funding so that more students will have an opportunity to succeed in their educational goals and receive continued support from faculty and staff.”

Monday, September 17, 2012

Novelist Victoria Zackheim to Lecture on Oct. 11

Freelance writer, editor, and novelist Victoria Zackheim will speak in the Main Theater on Thursday, Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to noon.

Zackheim is author of the Bone Weaver, a novel, and the editor of five anthologies including The Other Woman, which was on the national bestseller list in Canada for several weeks. 

Her presentation at Cañada is based on her latest novel,  Exit Laughing: How Humor Takes the Sting Out of Death. This is more than a collection of 24 personal stories, written by some of our country’s finest authors, on the subject of death and humor. It’s a reminder that all of us approach “the end” in very different ways.

Faculty are encouraged to bring their students to this event. Sample essays are available from the book on Google Books.
 

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Robert Reich to Speak at Cañada on Oct. 17

Robert Reich, Chancellor's Professor of Public Policy at the University of California at Berkeley and former Secretary of Labor in the Clinton Administration, will speak at Cañada College on Wednesday, Oct. 17.

Photo courtesy of P. Flaherty
The title of Reich's talk is "The 2012 Election, the Lousy Economy, Jobs and Everything Else You want to Know About the Future." All proceeds from the event will benefit the new social sciences student scholarship fund at Cañada.

Reich's talk will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Main Theater on the Cañada campus, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City. General admission tickets are $20 or $10 for students. Parking is free.


Tickets can be purchased online at http://canadacollegerobertreich.bpt.me/. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door on the night of the event beginning at 6:30 pm.

Time Magazine named Reich one of the ten most effective cabinet secretaries of the last century. He has written 13 books, including the best sellers, "Aftershock" and "The Work of Nations." His latest, "Beyond Outrage" is now out in paperback. The Cañada College Bookstore will be selling copies of his books at the event.

Reich is also a founding editor of the American Prospect magazine and is chairman of Common Cause. He is a frequent political commentator on television news programs including Hardball with Chris Matthews, This Week with George Stephanopoulos, CNBC's Kudlow & Company, and APM's Marketplace.

During his tenure in the Clinton Administration, Reich implemented the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), successfully promoted increasing the minimum wage, successfully lobbied to pass the School-to-Work Jobs Act, and launched a number of job training programs.






Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Register Early for Spring Semester! Update Your Student Education Plan

How would you like to register early for spring semester? It's possible if you complete your Student Education Plan (SEP) by Oct. 26. A Student Education Plan serves as a road map of required courses and recommendations based on your individual educational goal. Counselors are available now on a drop-in or appointment basis to help you with your SEP.

To schedule an appointment go to the Counseling Department, Bldg. 9 –first floor, or call 650-306-3452 and let the Welcome Center staff know you want an SEP appointment. New students must complete a College Orientation and Assessment to be eligible to schedule a counseling appointment.

Counselors can help you identify and plan courses related to your personal, academic and career goals. You need to complete your SEP so you are prepared for registration during the first week of November. You will receive an earlier registration date if you complete your SEP by Oct. 26.

Don't wait, complete your Student Educational Plan by Oct. 26 and register early for Fall Semester!

Art Club Exhibition Opens in the Library

The Cañada College Art Club will host an exhibition in the library featuring original drawings, photography, illustrations, and multimedia. The show opens Thursday, Sept. 13 but staff, faculty, and students are encouraged to submit new works of art throughout the semester.

"At this point, we have a small group of artists who will display their work," said Reni Horvath, a member of the Art Club and one of the organizers of the exhibition. "We are leaving the application open until the end of the semester and we hope to attract additional works."

Horvath said a reception for the exhibition could be held later in the semester. To display a work of art in the exhibition contact Horvath at horvathreny@gmail.com or submit a work of art in the library.

Monday, September 10, 2012

Sequoia/SFSU Nursing Program Open House March 18

The Sequoia Hospital/San Francisco State University Baccalaureate Nursing Program at Cañada College will hold a general information session for students interested in earning a nursing degree without leaving the Cañada campus.

The session will be held Monday, March 18 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in Building 18, Room 205.

The Bachelor of Science degree prepares students for entry-level positions in professional nursing practice. Graduates are prepared to take a national licensure examination (NCLEX) to become registered nurses and for positions in maternity, pediatrics, medical-surgical nursing, gerontology, psychiatric/mental health, community health, long-term care and home-care. In addition, they are eligible for public health nursing certification in California upon licensure as a registered nurse. For RNs, the Bachelor of Science degree builds upon previous nursing education and experience for professional role development.

All classes are taught by SFSU faculty on the Cañada College campus. For more information, visit the Cañada College University Center website.

Friday, September 7, 2012

Power Outage Forces Classes to Move


Due to the power outage in Buildings 17 and 18, the following classes have been moved for today, Friday, Sept. 7.

81348 MATH 110 AA moved to Bldg. 3, Room 148
81349 MATH 110 AB moved to Bldg. 3, Room 148

92126 MATH 120 AA moved to Bldg. 13, Room 15
92992 MATH 120 AE moved to Bldg. 13, Room 15
90680 MATH 120 AB moved to Bldg. 13, Room 15

SFSU NURSING CLASS moved to Bldg. 13, Room 17

81373 MATH 200 APA moved to Bldg. 13, Room 111

90789 BIOL 250 AE moved to Bldg. 13, Room 116

81524-RADT 410 AAX moved to Bldg. 13, Room 117
89351-RADT 410 ABX moved to Bldg. 13, Room 117

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Assemblyman Rich Gordon to Speak on Community College Issues

Assemblyman Rich Gordon will discuss the state budget impacts on California's community colleges and what it means for students at a special lecture on Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 12:45 to 2 p.m. in Building 3, Room 142.

Gordon's update on the status of California Community Colleges is part of a special lecture and question-and-answer session for Professor Lezlee Ware's political science class. All students are welcome to attend and ask questions.

Assemblyman Gordon was elected in November 2010 and represents the 21st Assembly District which includes the communities of San Carlos, Redwood City, Atherton, Menlo Park, East Palo Alto, Woodside, Portola Valley, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Monte Sereno, Los Gatos, and the Almaden Valley of San Jose.

He chairs the Assembly Committee on Business, Professions and Consumer Protections, and is a member of the following Assembly Committees: Budget, Health, Local Government, Revenue & Taxation, and Joint Sunset Review.

Gordon also serves on the Select Committees on Biotechnology, Community Colleges, High Technology, and the Status of Boys and Men of Color in California. Assemblyman Gordon chairs the LBGT Caucus, co-chairs the Bay Area Caucus and is a member of the Environmental Caucus.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Artistry in Fashion set for Sept. 29

The Cañada College Fashion Department hosts its annual “Artistry in Fashion” event on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This shopping extravaganza features 60 designers selling clothing, jewelry, and other fashions. Visitors can tour the Fashion Department’s Open House to view student projects from noon to 3:00 p.m. Pattern designer and author, Marsha McClintock, will present a fashion show in the auditorium at 1:30 p.m.

A $10 donation benefits student scholarships. On-site food vendors and free parking available. More information: www.ArtistryInFashion.com or call 650-306-3370. The college is located at 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., in Redwood City.

Artistry in Fashion - September 29th at Cañada College

Amelito Enriquez to Attend "Lunch & Learn" Event in Washington, D.C.

Cañada College Engineering & Mathematics Professor Amelito Enriquez will travel to Washington, D.C. on Sept. 26 to meet will Congressional staffers at a special "Lunch & Learn" event hosted by the NASA Office of Eduction.

Enriquez will take a new video produced by the college that highlights the educational opportunities afforded Cañada students through the NASA Curriculum Improvements Partnership Award for the Integration of Research (CIPAIR) grant. CIPAIR assists two- and four-year minority institutions with strengthening their science, technology, engineering and mathematics academic fields and technical programs. Funding is used to increase the quantity and quality of STEM curricula, the number of underrepresented and underserved students who attain degrees in STEM, and the number of underrepresented and underserved students who choose careers in NASA-related fields.

"This is an excellent opportunity to illustrate to NASA and to decision makers in the federal government that this program is making a difference in the lives of students," Enriquez said.

The event will highlight NASA's educational initiatives. Enriquez will have the opportunity to interact directly with Capitol Hill staffers at NASA's exhibit tables, which will be staffed by one partner and at least one NASA Education representative. Partners will also be invited to take part in a panel discussion led by Associate Administrator for Education, Leland Melvin.

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