Astronomy to get telescope sheds

In an effort to simplify telescope setup and to make observation nights more accessible and frequent the Astronomy Department has been working with architects to build a new enclosure with a concrete base, telescope mounts and protective sheds. The enclosure may be ready to use by the fall semester of 2019, about the same time that Astronomy classes are also moving to the new Science Building 23.

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of March 25, 2019

Week of March 25, 2019

March 26

Cañada Women’s Tennis vs City College of San Francisco

2 p.m.

At City College of San Francisco

Cheer on Colts Tennis as they take on City College of San Francisco on their campus. More info can be found on the website: https://canadacollege.edu/tennis-women/schedule.php

March 27

Sexual Assault Awareness Day

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Defense Training, Free Lunch, Awareness Activities

12:30 p.m.-1:10 p.m.: Demystifying Social Media + Sexual Harassment Workshop

Building 5, The Grove

Sponsored by the Associated Students of Cañada College and the PreMedical and Biomedical Research Club.

March 28

Chicano/a Identity Talk

11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Building 6, Room 101/102

Presented by Leadership Over Lunch: join us for a presentation & discussion on Chicano/a identity.

Find Your Voice

6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Cañada’s Main Theatre

If you have ever taken a class from Vera Quijano, you know how passionate she is about salsa dancing and yoga. After sustaining a traumatic brain injury, her world fell apart. Please join us for this brief presentation on the effects of female concussion, and the value of finding your voice, sharing your story, and inspiring positive change through the arts.

March 29

Flex Day (No Classes)

Supporting Our Students in an AB 705 Environment and Beyond

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Building 6, Room 101/102

Please join us on March 29th for a convening of our key stakeholders in the areas of student support that will be most impacted by AB 705 implementation. This mini-retreat will take place from 9:00am – 12:00pm in room 6-101/102 and will allow us the time and space to take an in-depth look at what we’re currently doing to support our incoming students, and what steps we need to take between now and end of summer to prepare for this new landscape.

Key Outcomes:

• Gain a shared understanding of our current programs and services along with their strengths and growth opportunities
• Get updated on multiple measures placement for math and English courses
• Surface our most pressing needs; how to scale up support, identify potential gaps in support, and define our messaging to students
• Create a framework for what an interlinked, holistic student support approach will look like on our campus for fall 2019 and beyond

Please encourage anyone with an interest in placement/assessment, tutoring, supplemental instruction, mentoring, retention and related areas to attend this event.

Have questions? Want to help plan and/or provide help at this event?

Please contact: David Reed, reedd@smccd.edu, (650) 306-3470

Cañada Women’s Tennis vs West Valley

2 p.m.

At Cañada College

Cheer on Colts Tennis as they take on West Valley on our campus. More info can be found on the website: https://canadacollege.edu/tennis-women/schedule.php

March 31

Spring Recess (No Classes)

April 1

Cesar Chavez Day Observed (Holiday)

April 9

International  Transfer Fair

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Cañada College Grove, Building 5

Come meet international admissions representatives from more than thirty 4-year colleges and universities. The representatives can tell you about transfer opportunities and scholarships available for international students.  The event is open to all students!

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of March 18, 2019

Week of March 18, 2019

Transfer Center Workshops & College/University Representative Visits Spring 2019

View upcoming transfer center workshops, and visits from colleges/university representative at https://canadacollege.edu/transfercenter/

March 18

Honors Program Site Visit

On Monday, March 18, 2019, the Canada College Honors Transfer Program will host a site visit team from the UCLA Transfer Alliance Program (UCLA-TAP). UCLA-TAP certifies select CA community college Honors Programs and provides priority transfer and scholarship opportunities to our Honors Graduates.

March 19

Study Abroad Information Session

12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

Building 3, Room 104

Learn about the history of hip-hop as you visit with local artists and activists in Brazil for two weeks this summer while earning UC/CSU transferable credit. Live like a local student for a semester in Barcelona or Florence as you make progress towards your degree. Or transfer to earn your bachelor’s degree in Business in Rennes, France! Scholarships are available for eligible students. Deadlines are closing soon. 

For more information, email studyabroad@smccd.edu.

March 22

Cañada Women’s Tennis vs Monterey Peninsula

2 p.m.

At Cañada College

Cheer on Colts Tennis as they take on Monterey Peninsula on our campus. More info can be found on the website: https://canadacollege.edu/tennis-women/schedule.php

March 26

Cañada Women’s Tennis vs City College of San Francisco

2 p.m.

At City College of San Francisco

Cheer on Colts Tennis as they take on City College of San Francisco on their campus. More info can be found on the website: https://canadacollege.edu/tennis-women/schedule.php

March 27

Sexual Assault Awareness Day

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Defense Training, Free Lunch, Awareness Activities

12:30 p.m.-1:10 p.m.: Demystifying Social Media + Sexual Harassment Workshop

Building 5, The Grove

Sponsored by the Associated Students of Cañada College and the PreMedical and Biomedical Research Club.

March 28

Chicano/a Identity Talk

11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Building 6, Room 101/102

Presented by Leadership Over Lunch: join us for a presentation & discussion on Chicano/a identity.

March 29

Flex Day (No Classes)

Supporting Our Students in an AB 705 Environment and Beyond

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Building 6, Room 101/102

Please join us on March 29th for a convening of our key stakeholders in the areas of student support that will be most impacted by AB 705 implementation. This mini-retreat will take place from 9:00am – 12:00pm in room 6-101/102 and will allow us the time and space to take an in-depth look at what we’re currently doing to support our incoming students, and what steps we need to take between now and end of summer to prepare for this new landscape.

Key Outcomes:

-        Gain a shared understanding of our current programs and services along with their strengths and growth opportunities

-        Get updated on multiple measures placement for math and English courses

-        Surface our most pressing needs; how to scale up support, identify potential gaps in support, and define our messaging to students

-        Create a framework for what an interlinked, holistic student support approach will look like on our campus for fall 2019 and beyond

Please encourage anyone with an interest in placement/assessment, tutoring, supplemental instruction, mentoring, retention and related areas to attend this event.

Have questions? Want to help plan and/or provide help at this event?

Please contact: David Reed, reedd@smccd.edu, (650) 306-3470

Cañada Women’s Tennis vs West Valley

2 p.m.

At Cañada College

Cheer on Colts Tennis as they take on West Valley on our campus. More info can be found on the website: https://canadacollege.edu/tennis-women/schedule.php

March 31

Spring Recess (No Classes)

April 1

Cesar Chavez Day Observed (Holiday)

Cañada Star Party - March 8, 2019

On Friday night, March 8th Cañada Astronomy hosted its Spring Star Party. After a week of gloomy weather the skies cleared just in time to entertain over thirty sky enthusiasts. Facilities and Public Safety helped put on the event by closing off Lot 10 for the event. Guests had an opportunity to look at the Great Orion Nebula, the Seven Sisters, and even a galaxy. Professor Elteto was eagerly answering questions about the birth and death of stars, as well as entertain the group with tales of the constellation Orion. One enthusiastic student brought her young children as well to look through the telescopes.
The students of the Astronomy Club hosted the event in Building 21 with some food, a gravity well demonstration, as well as a lecture on Black Holes.

Cañada Astronomy hosts star parties open to the public each semester. Our fall semester Star Party is likely to be in October.

What's Happening at Cañada College: Week of March 11, 2019

Week of March 11, 2019

March 10-13

Student Life CLOSED

We apologize for the inconvenience.  If you need to print please know that you may do so in the Library with your current Student Body Card. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to serving you soon!

March 12

Cañada Women’s Golf vs Mission College

2 p.m.

Mission College

Cheer on Colts Golf as they take on Mission College on their campus. More info can be found on the website: https://canadacollege.edu/tennis-women/schedule.php

Cañada Men’s Baseball vs Harthell College

2:30 p.m.

Cañada College Baseball Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Harthell College right here on campus at 2:30 pm!

March 13

Topics of Interest (TOI): Things to Know About Transferring to a UC in the Social Sciences

11:15 a.m.-12:30pm

Building 9-307

Two Cañada College alumni return to share their experiences  transferring into a UC as a Social Sciences major. Among other  topics, they will discuss what students should think about  before transferring and what students should do now as they  prepare to transfer. Speakers: Katherine Ramirez & Autumn  McMahon, Cañada Alumni

Teatime with TRIO

11:30 a.m.-1:00pm

Building 9-257A

A time to sit down with TRIO staff, over a cup of coffee or tea and cookies, to catch up, check in, and get/find support. The coffee, tea, and cookies are free and all students are welcome to join.

March 18

Honors Program Site Visit

On Monday, March 18, 2019, the Canada College Honors Transfer Program will host a site visit team from the UCLA Transfer Alliance Program (UCLA-TAP). UCLA-TAP certifies select CA community college Honors Programs and provides priority transfer and scholarship opportunities to our Honors Graduates.

March 19

Study Abroad Information Session

12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

Building 3, Room 104

Learn about the history of hip-hop as you visit with local artists and activists in Brazil for two weeks this summer while earning UC/CSU transferable credit. Live like a local student for a semester in Barcelona or Florence as you make progress towards your degree. Or transfer to earn your bachelor’s degree in Business in Rennes, France! Scholarships are available for eligible students. Deadlines are closing soon. 

For more information, email studyabroad@smccd.edu.

New California Community Colleges Survey Highlights Food and Housing Insecurity Among Students

The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office and The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice released a new report highlighting food and housing insecurity among California community college students.

The report, California Community Colleges #RealCollege Survey, evaluated access to affordable food and housing at 57 California community colleges in the fall of 2016 and 2018. Of the nearly 40,000 California community college students surveyed, half experienced food insecurity 30 days prior to the survey, 60% were housing insecure in the previous year, and 19% were homeless in the previous year. 

Cañada College participated in the survey and received the following topline numbers:

	Food Insecurity	Housing Insecurity	Homelessness
Percentage	42.8	62.3	20.4

In response to these figures and the new report, Dr. Jamillah Moore, President, Cañada College said, “We identified food and housing insecurity as a growing threat to our student population years ago and immediately began taking action. Cañada College is proud of what we’ve done to support our students through initiatives including subsidized lunches, an on-site food pantry, and an annual Awareness Summit designed to highlight these issues, connect community partners, and collaborate towards new solutions. The release of this report only adds urgency to our resolve—locally, regionally, and statewide—in finding new ways to help our students meet these basic physiological needs so they can thrive academically.”

To read the full report visit: https://hope4college.com/category/reports/.

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The California Community Colleges is the largest system of higher education in the nation, composed of 73 districts and 115 colleges serving 2.1 million students per year. California community colleges provide career education and workforce training; guaranteed transfer to four-year universities; degree and certificate pathways; and basic skills education in English and math.

The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit research center founded in 2013 that began as the Wisconsin HOPE Lab. Its studies have drawn a sharper public focus on how the rising costs of basic needs such as food and housing are making it more difficult for college students to concentrate on school.

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of March 4, 2019

Week of March 4, 2019

Transfer Center Workshops & College/University Representative Visits Spring 2019

View upcoming transfer center workshops, and visits from colleges/university representative at https://canadacollege.edu/transfercenter/

March 5

Student Forum: Dialogue with President Moore on Accreditation

12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

Building 5, The Grove

Calling all students! Ask any questions concerning Cañada College’s upcoming accreditation with President Moore in an open student forum in the Grove.

March 6

Flex Day (No Classes)

March 7

ACES Equity Lecture Series: Charlotte Nguyen – Mindfulness Expert

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Building 6, Room 101/102

This interactive talk will be followed by an introductory meditation session to help you connect with your body and breath.  Together, we will explore why radical self-care and reconnecting to our ancestral healing practices is critical for the work of liberation. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.


Cañada Men’s Baseball vs Monterey Peninsula College

2 p.m.

Cañada College Baseball Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Monterey Peninsula College!

March 8

Cañada Women’s Golf vs Cabrillo College

2 p.m.

Cañada College

Cheer on Colts Golf as they take on Cabrillo College. More info can be found on the website: https://canadacollege.edu/tennis-women/schedule.php

March 9

Oye - 8th Annual Latinx Youth Conference

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Cañada College

Keynote Speakers: A Conversation with Youth Advocates and Sy Stokes, PhD Candidate University of Southern California 

March 12

Cañada Women’s Golf vs Mission College

2 p.m.

Mission College

Cheer on Colts Golf as they take on Mission College on their campus. More info can be found on the website: https://canadacollege.edu/tennis-women/schedule.php


Cañada Men’s Baseball vs Harthell College

2:30 p.m.

Cañada College Baseball Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Harthell College right here on campus at 2:30 pm!

March 13

Topics of Interest (TOI): Things to Know About Transferring to a UC in the Social Sciences

11:15 a.m.-12:30pm

Building 9-307

Two Cañada College alumni return to share their experiences transferring into a UC as a Social Sciences major. Among other  topics, they will discuss what students should think about before transferring and what students should do now as they  prepare to transfer. Speakers: Katherine Ramirez & Autumn  McMahon, Cañada Alumni


Teatime with TRIO

11:30 a.m.-1:00pm

Building 9-257A

A time to sit down with TRIO staff, over a cup of coffee or tea and cookies, to catch up, check in, and get/find support. The coffee, tea, and cookies are free and all students are welcome to join.

March 18

Honors Program Site Visit 

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 pm

On Monday, March 18, 2019, the Canada College Honors Transfer Program will host a site visit team from the UCLA Transfer Alliance Program (UCLA-TAP). UCLA-TAP certifies select CA community college Honors Programs and provides priority transfer and scholarship opportunities to our Honors Graduates. Thank you to everyone participating in this event! If you have questions, contact Honors Transfer Program Coordinator, Susan Mahoney (mahoneys@smccd.edu).

Accreditation Peer Review Team Visit Scheduled

Cañada College is pleased to announce that the scheduled Peer Review Team visit for a comprehensive evaluation to assist the Accreditation Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) with determination of reaffirmation of accreditation of the College is scheduled for September 30 – October 3, 2019.

The Peer Review Team will be Chaired by Dr. Keith Snow-Flamer, President of College of the Redwoods.

The College has posted a draft of its Institutional Self-Evaluation Report on its website at canadacollege.edu/accreditation/iser2019.php.  A feedback form is provided for all members of the community to provide feedback and comments on the draft Report.