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San Mateo Daily Journal: Cañada makes statement with win over CCSF

San Mateo Daily Journal: Cañada makes statement with win over CCSF

By Terry Bernal Daily Journal             Bill Garrett:  Freshman Crisshawn Clark was one of five Colts to score in double-digits Friday night.

Cañada scored a statement win at City College of San Francisco Friday night.    That statement — the Colts are now the class of the Coast Conference North.   The 105-96 victory marked the first time in over a decade Cañada has defeated CCSF. Having entered into play tied atop the Coast Conference North, the Colts (4-1 in Coast Conference North, 18-2 overall) are now all alone in first place. CCSF, Ohlone and Chabot are in a three-way tie for second.   “In a sense, we have our destiny in our own hands,” Cañada head coach Mike Reynoso said. “So, I think if we continue to do what we are capable of doing, we will be on the road to that championship.”   Eyeing a potential state championship is a lofty ambition, but a fair one after knocking off a perennial powerhouse such as CCSF (3-2, 14-7). The Rams had not lost a game in Coast Conference play for four seasons previous seasons, including a 2010-11 campaign in which they brought home the second state title in school history.   Friday’s defeat was the second in conference of the year for CCSF. Foothill snapped the Rams’ longtime winning streak Jan. 14 with a 75-72 triumph. That didn’t detract from the excitement of Cañada’s players following Friday’s win. It was an emphatic punctuation of an epic week that started with the Colts battling Chabot to a 95-81 victory last Wednesday.   “Our guys are always excited after a win and rightfully so,” Reynoso said. “I told them in the locker room after the game, this was a great team. But I’m not super ecstatic. … I felt like we were the better team and expected to win this game.”   CCSF came ready to play though and couldn’t be stopped from the field throughout the first half. The Rams took a 59-52 lead into halftime after lighting it up from the floor.   Rams sophomore forward Julian Harrell scored a game-high 35 points, including seven 3-pointers after shooting a perfect 5 for 5 from beyond the arc in the first half.   “They just could not miss. (in the first half),” Reynoso said. “They were playing great basketball.”   As many a team throughout the California Community College Athletic Association is fast discovering though, trying to outshoot Cañada is a tall task. The high-flying Colts are currently the best offense in the state averaging 87.7 points per game. And in the second half, the they rallied back.   Three Cañada players reached the 20-point plateau in the game. Sophomores Manny Martin and Rohndell Goodwin tabbed a team-high 22 points apiece. Israel Hakim had 20 points. Freshman Crisshawn Clark added 16.   Martin also had a strong night on the boards, grabbing a team-high 10 rebounds.   “Manny played unbelievable and played like he’s capable of doing every night,” Reynoso said. “The guy who really was the spark was Brian Garrett. … He really changed the momentum in both halves.”   Garrett, a 6-4 freshman out of St. Francis, was one of five Colts to score in double-figures. He had 10 points. And with Cañada trailing by 14 in the first half, Garrett drilled a pair of 3-pointers to close the gap before halftime.   Then Cañada went on a tear to start the second half. Five minutes in the Colts took the lead and battled back-and-forth for the lead until midway through the second half when they jumped out front for good.   “It was one of those types of games where we really had to battle,” Reynoso said.   It’s the type of battle Reynoso has come to expect night-in and night-out in the Coast Conference North. In his fourth year on staff at Cañada — two as an assistant coach and now in his second season at the helm — this year’s conference makeup is the best Reynoso has ever seen, he said.   “There’s something to be said with how tough our conference is,” Reynoso said. “Any night we can lose it again. So, I tell [the players] our destiny lies in our hands with what we do, and it’s important to remember that.”   Six of the seven teams in the Coast Conference North currently boast overall records over the .500 mark. But now they are all gunning for Cañada. And Reynoso said he knows it.   “City played the best game they played all year against us and that’s out of respect to us,” Reynoso said.   Cañada entered last week ranked No. 16 in the state, but is sure to rise substantially with its defeat of No. 13 CCSF.   "We could care less about the rankings and all that, "Reynoso said. "We have a goal in sight to win our last game of the season and win a championship."

STEM Students Present at SACNAS

We love sharing success stories about our students. STEM students William Berrios, Giovani Rodriguez, and Colin McGill recently delivered a superb research presentation at the 2014 SACNAS (Society for Advancement of Hispanics/Chicanos & Native Americans in Science) National Conference in Los Angeles. While at the conference, judges recognized the team’s work, titled "Closed-Loop Feedback Temperature Controlled Encasement to Test Optimal Temperature for Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Polymers for the Punchtec Connect XL 3D Printer," as a standout among the student presentations, and have selected the team to receive one of the 2014 SACNAS Student Presentation Awards. Cañada College Engineering student Jeremy Chow was also a part of the internship project team.

SACNAS was founded more than 40 years ago by career academics and research scientists committed to unifying their voice and offering guidance to Hispanics/Chicanos & Native Americans in the STEM fields. Today, the National Conference gathers nearly 4,000 students and professionals. Taking place over three days, the conference showcases both undergraduate and graduate student presentations, and offers scientific symposia, keynote addresses, professional development sessions, and a grand exhibit hall in which students can interact with over 600 program representatives from colleges and universities across the nation.

The Cañada College team’s presentation was part of a 2014 internship project in which they participated at the "Creating Opportunities for Minorities in Engineering, Technology, and Science" (COMETS) program, a collaboration between Cañada College's Engineering Department and San Francisco State University School of Engineering. This program is sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Office of Education through Curriculum Improvement Partnership Award for the Integration of Research into the Undergraduate Curriculum (CIPAIR).

 We are very proud of William, Giovani, Colin, and Jeremy -- congratulations!

 

 

 

Barbara Bucton joins Caňada College as Executive Assistant to the President

Please welcome Barbara Bucton, who will serve as the Executive Assistant to the President, beginning January 12, 2015. 

Barbara is an experienced professional who, prior to joining Cañada College, served as the Executive Secretary to the ...Director at San Francisco International Airport. Her administrative and chief executive support experience reflects varied industries including healthcare, tourism, and finance.

Barbara earned her Associate of Arts degree at the College of San Mateo and her Bachelor of Public Administration degree at the University of San Francisco. She is a Certified Administrative Professional with an Organizational Management specialty (CAP-OM).

A native Californian, Barbara was raised in San Luis Obispo County, where she visits her family and longtime friends as often as possible. Barbara is an avid baseball fan and enthusiastic home chef. Her interests include yoga, California history, and the Great American Songbook – feel free to tell her all about your favorite classic musical piece or Gershwin tune!

Welcome, Barbara!

 

 

 

New Year Brings New Scholarship Opportunities

New Year Brings New Scholarship Opportunities

Each year, the three colleges of the San Mateo County Community College District -- Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College -- award institutional scholarships to new, continuing, and transfer students. The scholarship awards are based on academic achievement, financial need or specific interests such as clubs, athletics, and service.

Funding for our scholarships comes from contributions to San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation. The Foundation is the colleges' partner in promoting student success at our colleges and in ensuring that quality, affordable higher education is available to every member of our community. It is due to the ongoing generosity of donors since the Foundation's inception in 1966 that many thousands of students have attended college and realized a better life. Contributions to the Foundation are received from many sources: individuals (including Cañada, College of San Mateo, and Skyline alumni, faculty, and staff), businesses, civic groups, community organizations, and other foundations. For more information about San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation, please visit www.smcccfoundation.org.

The 2015-16 Cañada College Scholarship Application is now open. In order to apply for scholarships, students must have a college-issued "my.smcccd.edu" email address and be enrolled within the San Mateo County Community College District (Cañada College, College of San Mateo and Skyline College). If you are not currently enrolled for fall 2014 or spring 2015 semesters but plan to attend next year, please Apply for Admissions to attend the summer 2015 or fall 2016 semesters. Once admitted, you will be sent your "my.smccd.edu" email address and be able to apply for our scholarship program.

Please click HERE to view our Scholarship Opportunities and apply. If you are a new applicant, click the Sign Up button to create your account. If a returning applicant, click Sign In to complete or update your scholarship application. Please click here to download instructions to help you complete the application. The Application Deadline is February 12, 2015 at 11:59 p.m.

Please attend a Scholarship Application Workshop if you have questions or need assistance. All workshops will be held at Cañada College in the Financial Literacy Lab, Building 9-123.

Date	Day	Time
December 4, 2014	Thursday	1:00 - 2:00 PM
December 10, 2014	Wenesday	5:00 - 6:00 PM
January 26, 2015	Monday	1:00 - 2:00 PM
January 27, 2015	Tuesday	5:00 - 6:00 PM
February 2, 2015	Monday	1:00 - 2:00 PM
February 3, 2015	Tuesday	5:00 - 6:00 PM
February 9, 2015	Monday	1:00 - 2:00 PM
February 10, 2015	Tuesday	5:00 - 6:00 PM
February 12, 2015	Thursday	1:00 - 2:00 PM

 

Need Help Writing a Personal Statement?

Our office is hosting workshops on the following dates to assist you in writing your personal statement for the Cañada College Scholarship Application and other scholarship oportunities. These workshops are being offered in partnership with the Learning Center and TRiO Student Support Services to provide tips and advice to help you develop a thoughtful and well written personal statement.

Date	Time	Location
January 27, 2015	1:00 - 2:00 PM	Financial Literacy Lab (9-123)
February 9, 2015	4:00 - 5:00 PM	Financial Literacy Lab (9-123)
February 10, 2015	1:00 - 2:00 PM	Financial Literacy Lab (9-123)

 

 

Cathy Lipe and Leonor Cabrera Honored by College for John and Suanne Roeuche Innovation Award

Cathy Lipe and Leonor Cabrera Honored by College for John and Suanne Roeuche Innovation Award 

Each year, the League for Innovation in the Community College allows member colleges to nominate faculty and staff for the John and Suanne Roeuche Innovation Award. This year, college faculty and staff were invited to join in the process by nominating their colleagues.

Members of the President's Cabinet and the Presidents of theAcademic and Classified Senates met to review the nominations and select awardees. This year's awards are being presented to Professors Cathy Lipe and Leonor Cabrera.

In their nominations, their colleagues noted that Leonor and Cathy both brought a unique and innovative energy to their efforts and provided students with exceptional learning opportunities. They were both recognized for their unique approaches that have led to unparalleled success among STEM and Accounting program students. Cathy and Leonor have been invited to receive their awards at the League for Innovation annual conference this spring in Boston, Massachusetts. 

Solar Farm Officially Debuted at Cañada College

Solar Farm Officially Debuted at Cañada College

 $4.5 Million Project will cut the school’s annual energy consumption in half

REDWOOD CITY, CALIF. (December 5, 2014) – On December 4, 2014, Cañada College and the San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) celebrated the unveiling its new Solar Farm.

The $4.5 million installation of the Solar Farm marks the first renewable energy project undertaken by the District and will offset half of Cañada College’s energy consumption. 

More than 4,000 high efficiency panels will produce over one million watts of clean, renewable energy each year for more than 25 years.

The project, approved by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees in January, includes installation of ground-mounted solar panels on a 3.5-acre site located adjacent to the school’s athletic fields and just above the Farm Hill Boulevard entrance to campus. Cañada College was chosen for the site because it has the greatest exposure to the sun year-round, is adjacent to existing electrical systems infrastructure and is the least visually obtrusive to neighbors.

The timing for the project was ideal since Proposition 39, the California Clean Energy Jobs Act which passed in 2012, allocates revenue to local education agencies to support energy efficiency and alternative energy projects. Prop 39 gives the District $554,000 in funding and the California Solar Initiative will provide about $870,000 in rebates over a five-year period.

The ribbon cutting ceremony included District, County, City, and College personnel as well as many community and industry partners.