Preparing for Commencement

Preparing for Commencement

Dear fellow Cañadians, friends and family,

We look forward to celebrating our graduates at tomorrow’s 50^th Annual Commencement! The ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. in the Upper Lawn. In preparation for the big day, please note that tomorrow morning’s forecast predicts a temperature high of 57 degrees with up to 10 percent chance of precipitation and slight wind. Some important items to remember:

·         Please prepare accordingly with a light jacket, sunglasses, protective headwear and sunscreen.

·         Out of respect for fellow guests, please refrain from bringing selfie sticks, parasols, umbrellas, confetti, horns or any type of noisemakers.

·         It’s important to remain hydrated and bring water; beverages will also be for sale at Commencement.

·         If needed, a First Aid Station (located at the Public Safety Office on the first floor of Building 9) will be open throughout Commencement.

Our Commencement Ceremony will be streamed LIVE can be viewed from our YouTube site.

Please visit the Commencement website for the latest updates. Thank you and congratulations to Cañada’s Class of 2018!

Cañada College

Students Celebrated at Recognition and Achievement Awards

Students Celebrated at Recognition 

and Achievement Awards

On May 11, Cañada College held its annual Student Recognition and Achievement Awards and Reception. Students, scholarship donors, family and friends attended the event, which was also one of the many ways the College is celebrating its 50^th anniversary! Cañada College kicked off the awards event with a celebratory reception in The Grove, featuring balloons, festively decorated tables where guests gathered to eat, drink, make new friends and pose in front of the photo booth.

The Recognition and Awards Ceremony took place in the Theater, filled with family, friends and donors who cheered as each student received their award. The SMCCCC Foundation awarded 213 scholarships to 171 students for a total of nearly $200,000. The donor-funded scholarships received by these students provide them with the financial freedom to succeed at Cañada College, finish their degrees and start their careers or transfer to four-year institutions. These scholarships, generously funded by the Foundation’s donors, directly contribute to Cañada College students’ ability to realize a better life for themselves and their families through the gift of higher education.

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of May 21, 2018

Week of May 21, 2018

May 19-25

Final Examinations (Day and Evening Classes)

May 22

Therapy Dogs in the Library

12-1 p.m.

Building 9, Third Floor

Do you need some time to de-stress from finals? Let our four-legged friends cheer you up!

May 25

Day and Evening Classes End

Commencement Rehearsal

2-3 p.m.

Upper Lawn 

May 26

50^th Cañada College Commencement

10 a.m.

Upper Lawn 

June 30

4R Fashion Workshop: Innovations in Textile Waste Reduction

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Building 3, Room 255

A half-day lecture and hands-on workshop on the subject of sustainable fashion, with a focus on waste. The 4Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rot) will be discussed specifically as they relate to fashion and textiles. RSVP here.

End of Year Events

May 24 – Middle College Graduation in the Main Theatre from 3-4 p.m.

May 25 -- Cañada Commencement Rehearsal in the Upper Lawn from 2-3 p.m.

May 25 – Interior Design Recognition in Building 6, Rooms 101/102 from 4-5 p.m.

May 26 – Education & Human Development Breakfast in Building 22, Rooms 116/118 from 8-9 a.m.

May 26 -- Cañada College Commencement in the Upper Lawn at 10 a.m.

June 2 – TriO/Upward Bound Recognition in Building 6, Rooms 101/102 from 12-2 p.m.

June 2 --   Fifth Annual Athletics Hall of Fame Induction/Banquet at the San Mateo Elks Lodge from 5-8 p.m.

Student Commits to Continue Volleyball Career at St. Mary’s University

Congratulations to second year Cañada Women’s Volleyball player Camille Louie, who has committed to play for St. Mary’s University in Leavenworth, Kansas. There, she will continue her studies in Kinesiology working toward a career in Physical Therapy. Camille was the starting libero and Co-captain of the 2017 squad and was selected as Co-Most Inspirational Player by her team. She was among the league leaders in season digging defensive categories and was a second team All-Conference selection in 2017. Camille is a graduate of Sequoia High School and will receive her Associate’s Degree in Kinesiology from Cañada College.

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of May 14, 2018

Week of  May 14, 2018

May 15

Study Skills Instructor Panel

1:30-3 p.m.

Building 9, Room 257A

A panel of professors will discuss how to prepare for finals. Test taking (Blue Books and Scantrons) materials will be provided.

May 16

Finals Treats Day

10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 9 p.m.-12 a.m.

Building 9, Second Floor

Come study and receive a Study Support Pack from the A2B program.

May 17

University Representative Visit: Grand Canyon University

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The Grove

Come meet representatives from Grand Canyon University.

May 18

Brown & Black Minds Matter

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

Building 9, Room 154

Students, community leaders and faculty are invited to talk and learn together about how to best support students of color on campus.

May 19-25

Final Examinations (Day and Evening Classes)

May 22

Therapy Dogs in the Library

12-1 p.m.

Building 9, Third Floor

Do you need some time to de-stress from finals? Let our four-legged friends cheer you up!

May 25

Day and Evening Classes End

Commencement Rehearsal

2-3 p.m.

Upper Lawn 

May 26

50^th Annual Cañada College Commencement

10 a.m.

Upper Lawn 

June 30

4R Fashion Workshop: Innovations in Textile Waste Reduction

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Building 3, Room 255

A half-day lecture and hands-on workshop on the subject of sustainable fashion, with a focus on waste. The 4Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rot) will be discussed specifically as they relate to fashion and textiles. RSVP here.

End of Year Events

May 18 – Multimedia Student Show in the Main Theatre from 7-9 p.m.

May 24 – Middle College Graduation in the Main Theatre from 3-4 p.m.

May 25 -- Cañada Commencement Rehearsal in the Upper Lawn from 2-3 p.m.

May 25 – Interior Design Recognition in Building 6, Rooms 101/102 from 4-5 p.m.

May 26 – Education & Human Development Breakfast in Building 22, Rooms 116/118 from 8-9 a.m.

May 26 -- Cañada College Commencement in the Upper Lawn at 10 a.m.

June 2 – TriO/Upward Bound Recognition in Building 6, Rooms 101/102 from 12-2 p.m.

June 2 --   Fifth Annual Athletics Hall of Fame Induction/Banquet at the San Mateo Elks Lodge from 5-8 p.m.