Education & Human Development Students Launches Digital Book

Over the summer, the Education & Human Development (EHD) student club, Educators Now, wrote and illustrated a digital children’s book addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. “Adventures of the Mighty Five: Fighting Corvin & His Creeps” tells the story of five young children who become heroes protecting their community from COVID-19. The Coronavirus is personified as an alien named Corvin, who along with his virus buddies the “Creeps,” intend to harm humans.

When the pandemic began, students in the Educators Now Club began holding meetings over Zoom and discussed the importance to continue outreach into their community, especially since the pandemic held many new challenges for families and children. With this, the Cañada students began sharing resources and ideas surrounding child development and education.

“It was important to me to use bright and engaging colors, identifiable details, and a visually diverse cast of characters in making the pictures for the book, said EHD student and Educators Now Club member, Alia Tu, who was also one of the book illustrators. She mentioned that the goal of the project was to encourage children’s active learning, critical thinking and overall enjoyment of the book.

Tu added, “I loved seeing the world and characters we had created visually come to life and am very grateful to have been a part of it. I hope our work can be a resource for families, children and educators as we learn to live safely and wisely with the new reality around us.”

The goal of the book is to nurture children’s resilience during this challenging time in fun and developmentally appropriate ways. A PDF copy of the book can be downloaded here so families and children can read it their own way. Or, it can be watched through the digital version of the book which includes suggested activities to help children be “heroes” during the pandemic and to encourage them to protect themselves and others. 

Cañada College Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month

Cañada College celebrated Latinx Heritage month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) with a series of events and conversations relevant to the Latinx community. The Cañada Latinx Heritage Month Planning Team, comprised of students, staff, faculty and administrators, created a virtual space of inclusion that transcended diversity and explores our intersectional identities. All programs, workshops, and events were strategically planned to amplify Latinx voices and various identities, which included events that were built to share space with one another as a campus community of students, faculty, staff, administrators and the broader San Mateo County.

Highlights from Latinx Heritage Month include a “platica” on “Exploring racism” during Indigenous People’s Day which engaged students, staff, and community members in a discussion about the ways in which racism, colorism, anti-blackness and prejudice against our Indigenous communities shows up in Latinx spaces. During Latinx Game Night, presenters shared popular culture and traditional games that are central to different Latinx communities. Another event covered a discussion of gender roles in the Latinx Household, specifically how these roles can affect our academic, social and personal life and how to be self-advocates for change. During the Charlas y Dichos event, participants shared about their culturas and how our stories honor different traditions and language. With October also being Transfer Month, a panel of Latinx alumni were invited to share testimonios of resources and connections that supported their success.

In addition, community connection events were hosted to engage with our local neighborhoods and community members in Spanish, Spanglish, and English. Cañada College joined our Half Moon Bay partner, Ayudando Latinos a Soñar (ALAS), to learn about advocacy projects, community counseling and youth programming. Latinx Heritage Month culminated with a college-wide Foro Comunitario (Forum) on Zoom which was also broadcast live on Facebook to share how Cañada College is working to combat Anti-Blackness and share special resources to support students during COVID-19. 

Recordings from past events and additional details on Latinx Heritage Month can be found on the Latinx Heritage Month website. Thank you to the students, faculty, staff, administrators and broader campus community who joined in the months’ events to amplify Latinx voices and identities.

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of October 19, 2020

Week of October 19, 2020

October 20

Third Annual (virtual) President’s Luncheon

12-1 p.m.
Event Registration: https://canadacollege.edu/luncheon/

Please join us for the Third Annual President’s Luncheon to raise funds to support students’ basic essential needs.

 

Immigration Legal Services During COVID-19

11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Event Registration: https://tinyurl.com/CanLegalServices

Join our legal expert as we discuss recent changes in the law during this unprecedented time.

“Undocu-Leadership Opportunities: Setting Yourself up for Success by Building Community & Professional Skills”

2 - 3 p.m.
Event Registration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-lzKR5IbS_u4l-LpTSv2Fw

We will take in the CCCO Webinar titled Undocu-Leadership Opportunities: Setting Yourself up for Success by Building Community & Professional Skills.

 

Debrief of Webinar “Undocu-Leadership Opportunities: Setting Yourself up for Success by Building Community & Professional Skills”

3-3:30 p.m.
Event Registration: https://tinyurl.com/WebinarDebrief2

We will discuss the CCCO Webinar titled Undocu-Leadership Opportunities: Setting Yourself up for Success by Building Community & Professional Skills. This 30-minute event will highlight what we learned at the webinar as well answer any additional questions you might have.

 

October 21

“What’s Next After Community College? Transferring & Workforce Opportunities”

2 - 3 p.m.
Event Registration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zm8VjH74QJ-8Wa-t-XaXSg

Watch CCCO Webinar titled What's Next After Community College? Transferring & Workforce Opportunities.

 

Debrief of Webinar: “What’s Next After Community College? Transferring & Workforce Opportunities”

3-3:30 p.m.
Event Registration: https://tinyurl.com/WebinarDebrief3

We will discuss the CCCO Webinar titled What's Next After Community College? Transferring & Workforce Opportunities. This 30-minute event will highlight what we learned at the webinar as well answer any additional questions you might have.

 

Social Impact and Entrepreneurship

4 - 6 p.m.
Event Registration: https://tinyurl.com/CanSocialimpact

Sarahi Espinoza Salamanca, Founder & CEO at Dreamer’s Roadmap & Cañada grad. Sarahi is also spearheading efforts to get much-needed food, PPE, school supplies and backpacks to California farmworkers. Join this inspirational alumni as she speaks on social impacts DREAMers have as well as the ways Entrepreneurial efforts support undocumented students.

 

STEM Speaker Series – Nitin Shankar, Infotainment Validation Engineer, Volkswagen Group of America

5-6 p.m.
Event Log in, Zoom Meeting ID: 97210972164 

All are invited to listen to the presenter which most of whom are Cañada alum. We will have the same format as in person except there are no back-row seats. Submit your questions to the speaker and get answers. Please visit the STEM Canvas page to see the most recent event videos.

 

October 22

The More You Know w/ the Peer Mentors

3 -4 p.m.
Event Link: https://tinyurl.com/moreuknow6  

Every week, students can build community with the BTO and STEM Peer Mentors through meaningful, supportive discussions and fun games! Topic: Self-Care.

 

We Are More Than Tragic Stories

5 – 6 p.m.
Event Registration: https://tinyurl.com/CanYosimarReyes

Yosimar Reyes, a nationally acclaimed poet and public speaker, will explore the theme of intersecting immigration and sexuality in his work and LBGTQ+ Rights and Communities.

 

 

October 23

CSM Event: At The Root: Disrupting the Good Immigrant Narrative

2 - 3:30 p.m.
Registration: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/87879112185?pwd=b2FnRU5RQ0pXS1VVRjJqMDI5bUhUZz09

Join “At the Root” podcast launch and first live episode. This panel will be an interview of leaders from the immigrant liberation movement as they disrupt the “Good Immigrant” narrative that has framed the Immigrant Rights Movement.

 

 

October 26-30

Virtual Fall Job Fair

Event Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3cJsGrW

The Career Center would like to invite all students to participate in our first ever Virtual Job Fair. This event will be held over five days using our job board platform October 26 thru October 30. Our goal is to provide you with an opportunity to interview with employers who are hiring and find out more about their company.

 

 

October 28

The More You Know w/ the Peer Mentors

1-2 p.m.
Event Link: https://tinyurl.com/moreuknow7  

Every week, students can build community with the BTO and STEM Peer Mentors through meaningful, supportive discussions and fun games! Topic is check in.

 

STEM Speaker Series – Ramki Kalyanaraman, Engineering Instructor, Cañada College

5-6 p.m.
Event Log in, Zoom Meeting ID: 97210972164 

All are invited to listen to the presenter which most of whom are Cañada alum. We will have the same format as in person except there are no back-row seats. Submit your questions to the speaker and get answers. Please visit the STEM Canvas page to see the most recent event videos.

 

 

November 2

Dia de Los Muertos with ASCC

6:30-7:30 p.m.
Event Registration: https://tinyurl.com/DiadelosMuertosCANADA20

Join your Student Senate and share your ancestor’s story, learn about Dia de los Muertos and make your own papel picado. The first 50 participants will get an exclusive @Princessa_Xicana artist tote or mask.

 

  

November 4

The More You Know w/ the Peer Mentors

10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Event Link: https://tinyurl.com/moreuknow8  

Every week, students can build community with the BTO and STEM Peer Mentors through meaningful, supportive discussions and fun games! Topic is check in.

 

STEM Speaker Series – Milene La Torre, Design Engineer, Kembcon Engineers

5-6 p.m.
Event Log in, Zoom Meeting ID: 97210972164 

Everyone is encouraged to attend the Speaker Series and check out the new interactive format, “After Hours in the STEM Center with Rance Bobo.” The new speaker series format is an interactive late night interview style which allows the viewers to ask questions during the interview. You can watch previously recorded episodes, but why just watch when you can participate live!

 

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of October 12, 2020

Week of October 12, 2020

 

 

October 13

 

Virtual Transfer Day

 

10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Event Link: https://canadacollege.edu/transfercenter/transferday.php 

 

Students can learn about 4-year colleges and universities, ask questions, and to explore their educational options.

 

 

Testimonios de Nuestros Transfer Students 

 

2-3:30 p.m.

Event Registration: https://tinyurl.com/CanLHMTransfer

 

A student panel of various Latinx alumni who have transferred from Cañada. They will share their story and resources that aided their success. 

 

 

October 13-14

 

Social Science Discipline Days

 

October 13 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Professor Eck, Philosophy

Zoom Log In: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/609357903

 

October 13 from 2:15-3:15 p.m.

Professors Alison Field and Michael Stanford, History

Zoom Log In: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/85200357135

 

October 14 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Professor Lezlee Ware, Political Science 

Zoom Log In: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/92351063384?pwd=NnBYdjM3VEN1a3NYcXJxK0VjditTdz09#success 

 

October 13 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Professors Ami Smith and Natalie Alizaga, Psychology

Zoom Log In: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/83936927368

 

Join us via Zoom to learn more about Social Sciences majors, transfer and career opportunities in the ‘other’ sciences!

 

 

October 14

 

The More You Know w/ the Peer Mentors

 

10 -11a.m.

Event Link: https://tinyurl.com/moreuknow5  

 

Every week, students can build community with the BTO and STEM Peer Mentors through meaningful, supportive discussions and fun games! Topic for this session is Check-in.

 

 

Bridging the Gap from Art to Action: Contemporary Artists Share their Political Activism

6:30-8 p.m.

Event Registration: https://bit.ly/2GXrcyO

Lauren Olivia Ruffin, JD,  Co-Founder, Crux , an organization that supports Black artists, and founder of the Artist Campaign School, a group that trains artists how to run political campaigns, will lead a dynamic discussion of political and anti-racism art.  Three artist activists Sheldon Scott: https://sheldonscottstudios.com/, Kristina Wong: http://kristinawong.com/,  and Michelle Angela Ortiz: https://www.michelleangela.com/ will share their political and anti-racism work. 

 

October 15

 

Flex Day. No Classes.

 

 

Foro Comunitario: Apoyando a Nuestra Comunidad en estos Tiempos

 

6-7:30 p.m.

Event Registration: https://tinyurl.com/CanLHMForo

 

Join us as we conclude Latinx Heritage Month with a community forum and learn what Cañada College is doing to combat Anti-Blackness and support our students during COVID-19.

 

 

 

October 16

Critical Conversations: Community Read

1:30-3 p.m.

Event Log in here.

 

Please join us for our Critical Conversations on Race: Community Read   We will be reviewing and discussing the Introduction through Chapter 5. Topics: definitions, dueling consciousness, power, biology, ethnicity

 

October 20

Third Annual (virtual) President’s Luncheon

12-1 p.m.

Event Registration: https://canadacollege.edu/luncheon/

Please join us for the Third Annual President’s Luncheon to raise funds to support students’ basic essential needs. 

 

October 21

 

STEM Speaker Series – Nitin Shankar, Infotainment Validation Engineer, Volkswagen Group of America

5-6 p.m. 

Event Log in, Zoom Meeting ID: 97210972164  

 

All are invited to listen to the presenter which most of whom are Cañada alum. We will have the same format as in person except there are no back-row seats. Submit your questions to the speaker and get answers. Please visit the STEM Canvas page to see the most recent event videos. 

 

 

October 22

 

The More You Know w/ the Peer Mentors

 

3 -4 p.m.

Event Link: https://tinyurl.com/moreuknow6  

 

Every week, students can build community with the BTO and STEM Peer Mentors through meaningful, supportive discussions and fun games! Topic for this session is Self-Care.

 

 

October 26-30

 

Virtual Fall Job Fair

 

Event Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3cJsGrW

 

The Career Center would like to invite all students to participate in our first ever Virtual Job Fair. This event will be held over five days using our job board platform October 26 thru October 30. Our goal is to provide you with an opportunity to interview with employers who are hiring and find out more about their company. 

 

 

October 28

 

The More You Know w/ the Peer Mentors

 

1-2 p.m.

Event Link: https://tinyurl.com/moreuknow7  

 

Every week, students can build community with the BTO and STEM Peer Mentors through meaningful, supportive discussions and fun games! Topic for this session is Check-in.

 

 

STEM Speaker Series – Ramki Kalyanaraman, Engineering Instructor, Cañada College

5-6 p.m. 

Event Log in, Zoom Meeting ID: 97210972164  

 All are invited to listen to the presenter which most of whom are Cañada alum. We will have the same format as in person except there are no back-row seats. Submit your questions to the speaker and get answers. Please visit the STEM Canvas page to see the most recent event videos. 

 

 

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of October 5, 2020

 Week of October 5, 2020

 

 

Campus Movie Fest – Register By Oct. 6

Join ASCC and make a movie in a week! Register by October 6 at https://campusmoviefest.com/cc. 

 

 

Through November 20

 

STEM Virtual Campus Tours 

Virtual tours will be offered October 2 through November 20. We will speak with admissions, exploring student academic support programs and hear from Cañada alum at the campuses. This is method we will be facilitating our campus explorations during the pandemic, join us, you can even enjoy the tour in your pajamas! Reach out to Rance Bobo (bobor@smccd.edu or Zoom: https://smccd.zoom.us/my/rancebobo or 650-381-3559 to get information on a college of your choice.

 

October 6

 

Gender Roles in Latinx Households 

2-3 p.m.
Event Registration: https://tinyurl.com/CanLHMGenderRoles

How many times have you heard los hombres no lloran y las mujeres se quedan en casa? Join us as we explore how gender roles at home can affect your academic, social and personal life, and how we can be self-advocates. 

 

October 7

 

STEM Speaker Series – Arturo Montoya, Computer Engineer at Ebay

5-6 p.m.
Event Log in, Zoom Meeting ID: 97210972164  

Arturo will discuss how it’s important to work smarter not harder. Everyone is encouraged to attend the Speaker Series and check out the new interactive format, “After Hours in the STEM Center with Rance Bobo.” The new speaker series format is an interactive late-night interview style which allows the viewers to ask questions during the interview. You can watch previously recorded episodes, but why just watch when you can participate live!

 

October 8

 

Getting the Vote and Your Voice Out

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

Event Registration: Register Now

Professor Alicia Aguirre, City Council member and former Mayor of Redwood City, will lead a discussion of the importance of voting and ways to promote voting in your community. She will also discuss ways to get your voice out and the voice of others out, even if you are not able to vote.

 

Amazon Virtual Information and Q&A Session II

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Event Link: Join Zoom Session

The Career Center is hosting a second virtual information session with Amazon. Amazon is rapidly growing in the Bay Area creating new and exciting opportunities for job seekers in the community! Some of the opportunities that will be discussed are positions in the Amazon sorting centers as well as Whole Foods Markets. 

 

The More You Know w/ the Peer Mentors

2 p.m.

Zoom Log in: https://tinyurl.com/MoreUKnow4

Every week, students can build community with the BTO and STEM Peer Mentors through meaningful, supportive discussions and fun games! Topic for this session is Early Finals Prep.

 

October 9

 

Coming Out Day

 

11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Event Registration: https://tinyurl.com/CAN20ComingOut

Join Student Senate and the Gender Sexuality Alliance to learn about LGBTQIA+ history. The first 40 participants will get a free LGBTQIA_ 3x5 foot flag of choice sent to them!

 

Intersectionality - Una Platica Sobre Genero y Sexualidad 

12-1 p.m.
Event Registration: https://tinyurl.com/CanLHMIntersectionality

Join us as we explore the unique intersections of gender, sexuality & Latinidad from members of the campus community. 

 

October 12

 

¡Te Pasas! Explorando Racismo 

 

5-6 p.m.
Event Registration: https://tinyurl.com/CanLHMRacismo

En observación del Día de los Pueblos Indígenas, únase a nosotros para una conversación sobre los temas del racismo, el colorismo y la opresión de nuestras comunidades indígenas en América Latina. Para prepararse para la conversación, recomendamos escuchar este episodio de podcast de Cafe con Chisme.

 

October 13

 

Virtual Transfer Day

10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Event Link: https://canadacollege.edu/transfercenter/transferday.php 

Students can learn about 4-year colleges and universities, ask questions, and to explore their educational options. Additional information can be found here.

 

Testimonios de Nuestros Transfer Students 

2-3:30 p.m.
Event Registration: https://tinyurl.com/CanLHMTransfer

A student panel of various Latinx alumni who have transferred from Cañada. They will share their story and resources that aided their success. 

 

October 13-14

 

Social Science Discipline Days

October 13 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Professor Eck, Philosophy
Zoom Log In: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/609357903

 

October 13 from 2:15-3:15 p.m.
Professors Alison Field and Michael Stanford, History
Zoom Log In: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/85200357135

 

October 14 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Professor Lezlee Ware, Political Science 
Zoom Log In: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/92351063384?pwd=NnBYdjM3VEN1a3NYcXJxK0VjditTdz09#success 

 

October 13 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Professors Ami Smith and Natalie Alizaga, Psychology
Zoom Log In: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/83936927368

Join us via Zoom to learn more about Social Sciences majors, transfer and career opportunities in the ‘other’ sciences!

 

October 14

 

The More You Know w/ the Peer Mentors

 

10 -11a.m.
Event Link: https://tinyurl.com/moreuknow5  

Every week, students can build community with the BTO and STEM Peer Mentors through meaningful, supportive discussions and fun games! Topic for this session is Check-in.

 

STEM Speaker Series – Milene La Torre, Design Engineer, Kembcon Engineers

5-6 p.m. 
Event Log in, Zoom Meeting ID: 97210972164  

Everyone is encouraged to attend the Speaker Series and check out the new interactive format, “After Hours in the STEM Center with Rance Bobo.” The new speaker series format is an interactive late night interview style which allows the viewers to ask questions during the interview. You can watch previously recorded episodes, but why just watch when you can participate live!

 

Bridging the Gap from Art to Action: Contemporary Artists Share their Political Activism

 

6:30-8 p.m.
Event Registration: https://smccd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_faG9wsnrT_ao6One5V7zMg

Lauren Olivia Ruffin, JD,  Co-Founder, Crux , an organization that supports Black artists, and founder of the Artist Campaign School, a group that trains artists how to run political campaigns, will lead a dynamic discussion of political and anti-racism art.  Three artist activists Sheldon Scott: https://sheldonscottstudios.com/, Kristina Wong: http://kristinawong.com/,  and

Michelle Angela Ortiz: https://www.michelleangela.com/ will share their political and anti-racism work. 

 

October 15

 

Flex Day. No Classes.

 

Foro Comunitario: Apoyando a Nuestra Comunidad en estos Tiempos

 

6-7:30 p.m.
Event Registration: https://tinyurl.com/CanLHMForo

Join us as we conclude Latinx Heritage Month with a community forum and learn what Cañada College is doing to combat Anti-Blackness and support our students during COVID-19.

 

October 16

 

Critical Conversations: Community Read

 

1:30-3 p.m.
Event Registration: TBD

Please save the date for our upcoming Critical Conversations and be on the lookout in the coming weeks for additional information on how to participate. 

 

October 20

Third Annual (virtual) President’s Luncheon

 

12 p.m.
Event Registration: https://canadacollege.edu/luncheon/

Please join us for the Third Annual President’s Luncheon to raise funds to support students’ basic essential needs.