What's Happening at Cañada: Week of September 18, 2017

Week of September 18, 2017

  

September 19

University Representative Visit: Samuel Merritt University

10 a.m. –12 p.m.

The Grove

Come meet representatives from Samuel Merritt University.

Film Viewing: Before the Flood

12:45 p.m.

Building 3, Room 148

GE Pathways will be showing the film “Before the Flood” as Leonardo DiCaprio explores the topic of climate change.  Before the Flood presents a riveting account of the dramatic changes now occurring around the world due to climate change, as well as the actions we as individuals and as a society can take to prevent catastrophic disruption of life on our planet.

18^th Annual Animation Show of Shows: Featuring 17 Animated International Short Films

7 p.m.

Cañada College Theatre (Building 3)

Featuring techniques ranging from hand-drawn to stop-motion to the latest computer-generated imagery, the 17 extraordinary films in this program were created by animators from Belgium, Canada, France, Israel, Korea, Latvia, Norway, Russia, Scotland, the U.K., and the U.S. Their themes range from gay issues and civil rights, to deeply felt personal stories, to the wacky humor that animation does so well. Many have garnered awards from prestigious festivals around the world. 

RSVP at http://bit.ly/2vXSA8j  Please note that each person must register for their own ticket reservation with a unique email address, ticketing and seating is on a first come first served basis.

September 20

Global Internships Info Session

12:30-2 p.m.

Building 3, Room 142

SMCCCD Study Abroad is now offering summer Global Internships in eight different cities around the world: Cape Town, Dublin, Hong Kong, New York, Prague, San Francisco, Santiago and Singapore. Learn about the cities, industry sectors, timeline, benefits of interning abroad and the many scholarship opportunities you can apply for to make this experience a reality. Please RSVP via email to globalinternships@smccd.edu  or through Facebook Events.

Transfer Agreement Guarantee (TAG) Workshop

2 p.m.

Building 9, Room 106

Learn about the UC TAG requirements and get assistance with the UC TAG application.

Test-Taking Tips Workshop

4-5 p.m.

Building 8, Room 257A

Learn what to do before, during and after a test. All students are welcome! Hosted by TRIO-Student Support Services

STEM Speaker Series

5 p.m.

Building 6, Room 101/102

Cañada College Biology Professor, Carol Rhodes, Ph.D, will discuss GMOs: Frankenfood or green revolution?

September 21

Cañada College Blood Drive

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Blood Mobile in Circle Near Theatre & Bookstore

Save a life and give blood! Click Here to Schedule an Appointment Donors should review Blood Donor Qualifications in advance – Blood Donor Qualifications.

  

Test-Taking Tips Workshop

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Building 8, Room 257A

Learn what to do before, during and after a test. All students are welcome! Hosted by TRIO-Student Support Services

September 23

28^th Annual Artistry in Fashion

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Lower Lawn & Building 3

Enjoy an outdoor shopping extravaganza with local designers selling clothes and accessories. Event features: a fashion show at 11 a.m., an Open House displaying student projects from 12-3 p.m. and food vendors. Vogue pattern designer, Sandra Betzina will be the featured speaker during the Open House.

A $10 donation is requested for entry. All proceeds benefit student scholarships. For more information, visit  www.ArtistryInFashion.com  or call (650) 306-3370. 

Redwood Symphony Presents Bates: Anthology of Fantastic Zoology

Pre-concert lecture at 7 p.m.; Concert at 8 p.m.

Main Theatre (Building 3)

Drawn from the book by Mexican author Jorge Luis Borges, Anthology of Fantastic Zoology conjures an other-worldly menagerie of sprites, nymphs and monsters. Natalya Lundtvedt makes her Redwood Symphony debut with a rarely-performed gem by Saint-Saëns and Ravel's masterly orchestration of Mussorgsky's piano composition, Pictures at an Exhibition, will bring the concert to a spectacular close!

September 25

Transfer Agreement Guarantee (TAG) Workshop

12:30 p.m.

Building 9, Room 106

Learn about the UC TAG requirements and get assistance with your UC TAG application.

September 26

Interview Essentials Workshop

1 p.m.

Building 9, Room 206

Learn tips to prepare for a successful interview, including: purpose of an interview, types of interviews, how to prepare, what to wear and interview etiquette. 

College Town Hall: a Conversation on Diversity & Equity

2:30-4:30 p.m.

Building 6, Room 101/102

All students and employees are invited to a town hall/college wide conversation on the San Mateo County Community College District’s Board statement on values of diversity and equity. 

Cañada Men’s Soccer vs. City College of San Francisco

4 p.m.

Cañada College Soccer Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on City College of San Francisco!

September 27

Business Entrepreneur Club Presents: Elevate Your Network

3-4:30 p.m.

Building 3, Room 142

Learn how to elevate your network with Jake Kelfer, bestselling author of the book Elevate Beyond, a real-world guide to standing out in the job market, discovering your passion, and becoming your own person.  RSVP at http://elevateyournetwork.eventbrite.com

STEM Speaker Series

5 p.m.

Building 6, Room 101/102

Brian Kobilka, MD (Professor of Molecular and Cellular Physiology at Stanford University School of Medicine) will discuss G Protein coupled receptors: challenges in drug recovery.