What's Happening at Cañada: Week of October 8, 2018

Week of October 8, 2018

October 9

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: 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.

Cañada Women’s Soccer vs Evergreen College

4 p.m.

Cañada College Soccer Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Evergreen College!

October 10

Flex Day – Campus Closed. No Day or Evening Classes.

October 11

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.

October 12

Cañada Women’s Soccer vs Ohlone College

4 p.m.

Cañada College Soccer Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Ohlone College!

October 15

Global Internship Program Information Session

1-2 p.m.
Building 3, Room 142

Make your resume stand out to employers. Gain professional experience in a field that interests you and immerse yourself in the culture of Hong Kong, Spain, South Africa, Chile, Ireland, Germany, France, the US or the Czech Republic!

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.

 

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. at www.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 us 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 by Ron Goode

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. Speaker 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.”