What's Happening at Cañada: Week of October 29, 2018

Week of October 22, 2018

October 30

Cañada Men’s Soccer vs Gaviilan College

3 p.m.
Cañada Soccer Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Gavilan College!

Cañada Women’s Volleyball vs Foothill College

6:30 p.m.
College of San Mateo Gym

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Foothill College!

October 31

Harry Potter Halloween

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Upper Lawn

Create some Harry Potter-inspired slime, meet student clubs and enjoy free Harry Potter-inspired food with your Student Body card!

November 1

University Representative Visit: San Francisco State University

9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Transfer Center (Building 9, first floor)

Come meet representatives from San Francisco State University.

LatinX Celebration

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Upper Lawn
7-8 p.m. in The Grove

Join for Posole, Churros and Street Corn. Meet student clubs and paint your own Alebrije!

How to Use Artstor

2:30-3:30 p.m.
Building 9, Room 312

Do you use images in your presentations? Learn how to get high-quality art, photography and image from museums, archives, universities and art collections worldwide.

November 2

Cañada Women’s Soccer vs Skyline College

3 p.m.
Cañada College Soccer Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Skyline College!

Cañada Women’s Volleyball vs Las Positas College

6:30 p.m.
College of San Mateo Gym

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Las Positas College!

November 5

University Representative Visit: Menlo College

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Grove

Come meet representatives from Menlo College.

Chocolate Caliente at Cañada College Library

12-2 p.m.

Building 9, Third Floor (Library front entrance)

Come join the library for Mexican hot chocolate and pan dulce in front of the Library. Hang out with your favorite Librarians and Library staff and come check out new resources available to you. You can also fill out a survey for a chance to win a gift card to the Pony Espresso!

November 6

Transfer Center Workshop: Personal Insights Questions

2-3 p.m.
Building 9, Room 206

Get assistance in starting your personal insight questions. Get tips to make your answers more effective.

November 7

University Representative Visit: Notre Dame de Namur University

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Grove

Come meet representatives from Notre Dame de Namur University.

Internship Fair

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Grove

The Internship Fair is for all students to help facilitate learning opportunities outside the classroom. These experiences provide opportunities to apply classroom theory to "real world" situations thus enhancing academic and career goals.

Transfer Center Workshop: UC Applications

2-3 p.m.
Building 9, Room 206

Learn how complete your UC application, including your UC admissions policies and how to report your coursework.

STEM Speaker Series

5-6 p.m.
Building 6, Room 102

Featured speaker is Ryan Turner, Geodetic Field Engineer with UNAVCO. Ryan will speak about “My Geodesy – from High School Drop-out to Engineering on a Plate Boundary Observatory.”

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of October 22, 2018

Week of October 22, 2018

October 23

Inaugural President’s Luncheon

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Hiller Aviation Museum – 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos

Cañada College is hosting its Inaugural President's Luncheon, a fundraising event that will bring community leaders together to support the Cañada College Promise Scholars Program.

BTO hosts the “Midterm and Test Prep.” Workshop

12 - 1 p.m.

Building 9, 257A, 2^nd Floor (Back of the STEM Center)

Develop skills to do well on your midterms or your tests. Please bring note-taking materials. Email iwillsucceed@my.smccd.edu for more information.

October 24

College wide Forum

1-2 p.m.

Building 3, Room 142

President Moore invites all students, faculty and staff to the first in a series of college wide meetings. The topic for the first meeting is on transparency. The discussion will be moderated by Academic Senate President, Hyla Lacefield and Classified Senate President, Jeanne Stalker.

University Representative Visit: UC Santa Barbara

1 – 4 p.m.

Transfer Center (Building 9, First Floor)

Come meet representatives from UC Santa Barbara.

Kanopy & Films on Demand

7-8 p.m.

Building 9, Room 312

Do you have a campus club or event coming up? Would you like to show documentaries or films as part of your class? The Library offers free access to two great film streaming databases, Kanopy and Films on Demand. Both these databases include public performance rights for all their films!

STEM Speaker Series

5-6 p.m.

Building 6, Room 102

Featured speaker is Brett Baker, Geologist with One Concern – Building Resilience. Brett will speak about “Life’s a Journey, STEM has guided mine from Wyoming to Haiti to Antartica.”

October 24 & 25

Study Abroad Information Session: Italy

October 24 at 5:30 p.m. & October 25 at 1 p.m.

Building 3, Room 255

Come learn about the Summer class in Florence, Italy, June 1-June 15.  FASH 114, 3 units, Introduction to Italian Fashion.  Open to all students.  For more information contactchaney@smccd.edu

October 25

University Representative Visit: Notre Dame de Namur University

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The Grove

Come meet representatives from Notre Dame de Namur University.

Transfer Center Workshop: Financial Aid

2-3 p.m.

Building 9, Room 206

Learn about different types of financial aid available to you and how to be prepared to fund your higher education.

October 26

Cañada Men’s Soccer vs Chabot College

4 p.m.

Cañada Soccer Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Chabot College!

Cañada Women’s Soccer vs Las Positas College

1:30 p.m.

Cañada College Soccer Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Las Positas College!

Digital Art HACKATHON

2 – 4:30 p.m.

Building 9, Room 206

Make amazing art using code! Learn about both creativity and technical prowess in our inclusive Digital Art Hackathon and level-up your design skills. Absolutely no art or coding experience necessary. All are welcome.

October 29

Transfer Center Workshop: CSU Applications

1-2 p.m.

Building 9, Room 206

Learn how complete your CSU application, including reporting your coursework and ADT degree.

BTO hosts “To Drop or Not to Drop” Workshop

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Building 9, Room 257A, 2^nd Floor

Are you considering dropping a class? Is there ever a good time to drop a class? How will this affect your financial aid and completion rate? This workshop will go over common academic scenarios when dropping is your best option versus failing or completing the class.

October 30

Cañada Men’s Soccer vs Gaviilan College

3 p.m.

Cañada Soccer Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Gavilan College!

Cañada Women’s Volleyball vs Foothill College

6:30 p.m.

College of San Mateo Gym

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Foothill College!

October 31

Harry Potter Halloween

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Upper Lawn

Create some Harry Potter-inspired slime, meet student clubs and enjoy free Harry Potter-inspired food with your Student Body card!

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of October 15, 2018

Week of October 15, 2018

Free Flu Shots in the Wellness Center

Building 5, Room 303

Free Flu Shots are available in the Wellness Center for all students, staff and faculty! Please call x3309 to book an appointment or walk-in. Please note: there may be wait times for walk ins.

October 16

Transfer Day

10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The Grove

Meet with representatives from 4-year colleges and universities and to explore your educational options.

Hip Hop Hour

12:35- 1:35 p.m.

Building 6, Room 101/102

Join the Promise Scholars Program and ASCC for the second session of a four-part series where the group will discuss the impact of hip hop culture and explore its connection to society and our lives. Food will be provided.

October 17

Social Sciences Discipline Days

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with Professor Jessica Marshall, Anthropology, in The Grove

12:30-2 p.m. with Professors David Eck, Philosophy & Ami Smith, Psychology, in the Social Sciences HUB (Building 9, Room 307)

2-3 p.m. with Professor Alison Field, History, in the Social Sciences HUB (Building 9, Room 307)

Learn more about Social Sciences majors, transfer and career opportunities in the ‘other’ sciences! Refreshments will be provided.

Free, Confidential Legal Clinics in the DREAM Center

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Building 9, Room 219B

Cañada College joins the State Chancellor's Office, the Community College League and Immigrants Rising in presenting: California Community Colleges Undocumented Student Week of Action. Sign up for a 30-minute appointment between 10 a.m.-12 p.m. atwww.tinyurl.com/CanLegalClinic or drop in (appointment preferred). Get Dream Application Drop-in financial aid application assistance from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Check in at the Financial Aid Office – Building 9, Room 109.

International Student Center: International Game Day Wednesdays

12-1 p.m.

Building 5, Room 350

Please join the International Student Center every Wednesday in October to play games from around the world and meet other students. Snacks and refreshments will be served! If you have a game you would like to present and lead, contact caninternational@smccd.edu.

ACES Equity Lecture Series Presents: Cultural Fires & Meadow Restoration

9:45-11 a.m. & 11:10 a.m.-12:25 p.m.

The Grove

California is a fire-dependent landscape where many of our native flora and fauna depend on fire to rebalance ecological systems. For generations, American Indians have relied on cultural burning practices to cultivate desired plants, improve human security, and clear our hearts and pathways. Ron Goode is an expert in Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and will speak about North Fork Mono cultural history, his recent experiences with burning and the wisdom of applying traditional culture and ecological approaches to environmental issues.

PLUG Panel "Career Paths and How and What It Means To Start A Business”

12:30-2:30 p.m.

Building 3, Room 142

PLUG is a group of local business owners that consists of professionals that every new business owner will need to work with: a tax professional, an attorney, a financial advisor, an insurance broker, a business banker, and others. Their goal is to share the most crucial information that every new business owner/entrepreneur should know and answer any questions about business ownership.

Cañada Women’s Volleyball vs Ohlone College

6:30 p.m.

College of San Mateo Gym

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Ohlone College!

STEM Speaker Series

5-6 p.m.

Building 6, Room 102

Featured speaker is Apeksah Gajjar, Assistant Project Manager at Swinerton Construction. Apeksha will speak about “Finding Your Career in Construction: My Personal Journey.”

October 18

Social Sciences Discipline Days

Social Sciences HUB (Building 9, Room 307)

10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. with Professor Jessica Kaven, Communication Studies

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. with Professors Natalie Alizaga & Ami Smith, Psychology

12- 1:30 p.m. with Professor Lezlee Ware, Political Science

2:30-3:15 p.m. with Professor Bob Lee, Sociology

Learn more about Social Sciences majors, transfer and career opportunities in the ‘other’ sciences! Lunch will be provided.

Film Showing “The Art of Being Edythe Boone”

12-2 p.m.

Building 6, Room 101/102

Cañada College joins the State Chancellor's Office, the Community College League and Immigrants Rising in presenting: California Community Colleges Undocumented Student Week of Action. Watch the film “The Art of Being Edythe Boone” and learn about the DREAMers Club student-initiated, student-led mural project. Food will be served.

Transfer Center Workshop: UC Applications

3-4 p.m.

Building 9, Room 206

Learn how complete your UC application, including your UC admissions policies and how to report your coursework.

October 19

Transfer Center Workshop: CSU Applications

10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Building 9, Room 206

Learn how complete your CSU application, including reporting your coursework and ADT degree.

Cañada Men’s Soccer vs West Valley College

4 p.m.

Cañada Soccer Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on West Valley College!

October 23

Inaugural President’s Luncheon

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Hiller Aviation Museum – 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos

Cañada College is hosting its Inaugural President's Luncheon, a fundraising event that will bring community leaders together to support the Cañada College Promise Scholars Program.Free transportation and registration will be offered for students on a first-come-first served basis. If interested in attending, students can contact Megan Rodriguez Antone by Thursday, October 17.

October 24

College wide Forum

1-2 p.m.

Building 3, Room 142

President Moore invites all students, faculty and staff to the first in a series of college wide meetings. The topic for the first meeting is on transparency. The discussion will be moderated by Academic Senate President,  Hyla Lacefield and Classified Senate President,  Jeanne Stalker.

University Representative Visit: UC Santa Barbara

1 – 4 p.m.

Transfer Center (Building 9, First Floor)

Come meet representatives from UC Santa Barbara.

STEM Speaker Series

5-6 p.m.

Building 6, Room 102

Featured speaker is Brett Baker, Geologist with One Concern – Building Resilience. Brett will speak about “Life’s a Journey, STEM has guided mine from Wyoming to Haiti to Antartica.”

Kanopy & Films on Demand

7-8 p.m.

Building 9, Room 312

Do you have a campus club or event coming up? Would you like to show documentaries or films as part of your class? The Library offers free access to two great film streaming databases, Kanopy and Films on Demand. Both these databases include public performance rights for all their films!

October 24 & 25

Study Abroad Information Session: Italy

October 24 at 5:30 p.m. & October 25 at 1 p.m.
Building 3, Room 255

Attend an information session to study aboard and become immersed about Italian Fashion! This 3-unit class will run June 1- June 15, 2019, in Florence, Italy. The class includes trip to the Armani Museum in Milan, Fashion Week in Florence and the textile capital of Prato.  For more information contact chaney@smccd.edu

Cañada College Medical Assisting Department Student Success Story – Julie Burns

Julie Burns graduated from the Medical Assisting program at Cañada College in December of 2015. After earning her Associates degree, Julie was accepted into San Francisco State University where she majored in Recreation. Focusing primarily in Recreational Therapy, Julie dedicated much of her time to volunteering at therapeutic recreation facilities such as BOK Ranch in Woodside. She was also an intern for the Coastside Adult Day Health Center in Half Moon Bay where she designed and implemented the Music and Memory Program. Julie currently works for Stanford Children’s Health as a Training Coordinator in the Information Services Department.

What initially made you decide to take Medical Assisting classes at Cañada College?

I always knew that I wanted to work in the medical field, and wanted to start with Medical Assisting, which I knew would give me great in to patient care. 

Did you explore other Medical Assisting Programs in the area before taking classes at Cañada College? 
Yes, but I chose the program at Cañada College because it was small, and I knew I would get a more personalized education there. I also love the campus!

What did you enjoy the most about the Medical Assisting Program at Cañada College?

I enjoyed how small it was. It allowed for me to establish personal connections with my peers and instructors, and also made for a better learning environment. 

How do you feel your courses in the Medical Assisting program prepared you for your career? 

My courses at Cañada College prepared me tremendously. We were given real life scenarios and our courses were very hands-on, which gave me a better understanding of the material that was being taught. 

What advice would you give to students currently in the Medical Assisting program at Cañada College? 

I would tell them to enjoy their courses to the fullest, to ask as many questions as they can, and to develop relationships with instructors as they make wonderful resources once you graduate. Also, volunteer when you can to gain more experience. I will only prepare you more!

What do you love the most about working in the healthcare industry?

I love making a positive difference in someone’s life! I also crave knowledge and love to learn. Although I am not working in patient care, I am still working in the healthcare industry and am learning how challenging, yet invigorating it can be to work behind the scenes.