What's Happening at Cañada: Week of September 27, 2021

Week of September 27, 2021

 

President’s Weekly Office Hours – In-person and Virtually

President Lopez invites the entire campus community to stop by and say hello during her Weekly Office Hours:

President’s In-Person Office Hour
In the President’s Office, Room 8-207
Tuesdays from 3-4 p.m.

President’s Virtual Office Hour
Thursdays from 3-4 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/86265480890?pwd=NVljWnhML1FzeGplU2pDZFl5aVFxUT09

 

September 28

Women’s Soccer vs Las Positas College

1:30 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

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

 

Martes Gigante

3:30-4 p.m.
Zoom Registration: https://smccd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuduiqqDgvH9RrQq_gNvXnTMJGtJ9_go9G

Inspired by Sábado Gigante, the longest-running Spanish variety show in television history, Martes Gigante is a game-show inspired event filled with virtual competitions and scavenger hunts.

 

Men’s Soccer vs Las Positas College

4 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

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

 

September 29

Bay Area History

4-5 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/Bayhistory 

ASCC is hosting an event that speaks about some important history of the Bay Area! Please join us to learn about the history that took place on the land that we live and learn.

 

STEM Speaker Series: Developing Technology to the Future Forward

5-6 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/82385096317 

The featured speaker is Roberto Ortiz-Soto. After graduating from the University of Southern California, Roberto worked at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company for almost nine years. In 2011, he left Lockheed Martin to work on the laser fusion project at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory National Ignition Facility. Afterwards he worked on developing a device to convert heat into electricity and then designing equipment to improve manufacturing efficiency. In 2016, he enrolled in the Fung Institute’s Master of Engineering program at the University of California at Berkeley as an Intel-UC Berkeley GEM Scholar. After graduating, he developed autonomous vehicles and robots at AutoX Inc and JD.com. He is currently developing hardware for NASA science missions at the U.C. Berkeley Space Sciences Lab.

 

October 1

Last day to Apply for a Degree and/or Certificate

 

Testimonios of our Latinx Transfer Students

12:30-2 p.m.
Zoom Registration: https://tinyurl.com/canlhm21transfer

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

 

Women’s Soccer vs Evergreen Valley College

3 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

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

 

October 6

Fall Virtual Job Fair

10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Event Registration:https://bit.ly/2VK8WQU

The Career Center would like to invite all students to participate in our Fall Job Fair. Our goal is to provide you with an opportunity to speak with employers who are hiring and find out more about their company. Even if you are not looking for work, you may see an employer you would like to know more about, so this is a great opportunity to do that as well! Once you register, you will get an email with the link to the employer sessions.

 

Let’s Talk About Mental Health

2-3:30 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://smccd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsd-qorj0qHNVFK-KhD0_ll6SK0M_bxiDYd

Join us as we talk to Cañada’s personal counselor, Marcos Chacon, about how to recognize, normalize and destigmatize mental health. We will discuss how to start the conversation about the importance of mental health within our friends, families and communities. 

 

October 8

Women’s Soccer vs Hartnell College

4 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Hartnell College!

 

October 12

Free Drive Thru COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

12-4 p.m.
Parking Lot 7

Still need to get your COVID-19 vaccination? Free COVID-19 vaccines are available to students, employees and community members. Reservation preferred but no one will be turned down. Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines will be available. 12-17 Years Old: parental permission required through registration process. Learn more and make reservations at bit.ly/freevac21.

 

Men’s Soccer vs West Valley College

4 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

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

 

October 13

Flex Day (No Classes)

 

 

 

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of September 20, 2021

Week of September 20, 2021

 

President’s Weekly Office Hours – In-person and Virtual

President Lopez invites the entire campus community to stop by and say hello during her Weekly Office Hours:

President’s In-Person Office Hour
In the President’s Office, Room 8-207
Tuesdays from 3-4 p.m.

President’s Virtual Office Hour
Thursdays from 3-4 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/86265480890?pwd=NVljWnhML1FzeGplU2pDZFl5aVFxUT09

 

Campus Tours

The Outreach Program Office is excited to offer in-person campus tours! The tours have been updated to incorporate the newest buildings and enhancements to our campus, including a sneak peek of our brand new, state-of-the-art, Kinesiology & Wellness Building. One-hour tours will be offered beginning the week of September 28, 2021 and scheduled for Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Thursdays at 12 p.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m. Sign up for a tour here.  These tours are intended for our Cañada College community. Tours for the public will be scheduled in the coming months.

 

September 21

Wellness & Free Drive Thru COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

12-4 p.m.
Parking Lot 7

Vengan a Cañada College and get your free COVID-19 vaccine while also getting other important information about servicios de salubridad. Reservations are preferred but no one will be turned away. Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines will be available. 12-17 Years Old: parental permission is required through the registration process. Learn more and make reservations at bit.ly/freevac21.

 

Waacking

1:10 – 2 p.m.
Zoom ID: 874 2645 9888

All students are invited to hear from Bay Area Waack Queen, Nikki Renojo, share her experience as an AAPI woman in hip hop. Come find out what Waack dance is about and learn some Waacking fundamentals.

 

Constitution Day Part 2: Day of Dialog

3-4 p.m.
Zoom Link: TINYURL.COM/3KSE84ZC

Get ready for Constitution Day with this two-part series. Here you’ll get to learn about the Constitution in a fun and informative way! Constitution Day will promote Cañada College’s Anti-racism values and highlight the 1619 project which aims to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of our national narrative. On this day we observe Constitution Day by highlighting that no aspect of the country that would be formed here has been untouched by the years of slavery that followed.

 

September 22

JobTrain Job Fair (In-person)

11 a.m.-2 p.m.
1200 O’Brien Drive, Menlo Park

Students and community members will have an opportunity to meet employers who are hiring!

 

STEM Speaker Series: Creating Opportunities for Others through STEM!

5-6 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/82385096317 

The featured speaker is Dr. Ameer Thompson, Dean of Science and Technology at Cañada College. Prior to his work at Cañada, Dr. Thompson served as the interim Dean of Natural, Social, and Applied Sciences at Contra Costa College, Founding Director of the Saint Mary’s College of California, Hispanic-Serving Institution– STEM program and adjunct faculty at Diablo Valley College (DVC), where he taught Human Physiology. As a Bay Area native, Dr. Thompson attended DVC before completing a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences at California State University, Sacramento. Dr. Thompson received a Ph.D. in physiology, biophysics and systems biology from Cornell University. Dr. Thompson has published works in several high impact scientific journals including Nature Structure and Molecular Biology and PNAS. He is the recipient of a number of awards including the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship and the Ford Foundation Fellowship. He also has a robust history of community service and educational outreach to underserved communities.

 

Writing Center Workshop: Getting Started with Essay Assignments

6-7 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/89316183190

In this workshop, all students can learn about the first steps of writing an effective essay. We will cover how to break down an essay assignment and prompt, tackle procrastination, and craft a powerful working thesis statement. Bring your essay assignments!

 

September 23

Waacking

1:10 – 2 p.m.
Zoom ID: 874 2645 9888

All students are invited to hear from Bay Area Waack Queen, Nikki Renojo, share her experience as an AAPI woman in hip hop. Come find out what Waack dance is about and learn some Waacking fundamentals.

 

September 27

Latinx Heritage Month- Bienvenida/Kick-off

6-7 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/84396555739?pwd=ZFB0eitKOD-NyMDFmUS8wY0xLck1nQT09&from=addon

Join us as we kick off Latinx Heritage Month! Come meet our new staff and learn about how Cañada College “te puede ayudar” both in person and virtually this fall semester.

 

September 28

Women’s Soccer vs Las Positas College

1:30 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

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

 

Martes Gigante

3:30-4 p.m.
Zoom Registration: https://smccd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuduiqqDgvH9RrQq_gNvXnTMJGtJ9_go9G

Inspired by Sábado Gigante, the longest-running Spanish variety show in television history, Martes Gigante is a game-show inspired event filled with virtual competitions and scavenger hunts.

 

Men’s Soccer vs Las Positas College

4 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

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

 

September 29

Bay Area History

4-5 p.m.
Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/Bayhistory 

ASCC is hosting an event that speaks about some important history of the Bay Area! Please join us to learn about the history that took place on the land that we live and learn.

October 1

Last day to Apply for a Degree and/or Certificate

 

Testimonios of our Latinx Transfer Students

12:30-2 p.m.
Zoom Registration: https://tinyurl.com/canlhm21transfer

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

 

Women’s Soccer vs Evergreen Valley College

3 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

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

 

October 6

Fall Virtual Job Fair

10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Event Registration:https://bit.ly/2VK8WQU

The Career Center would like to invite all students to participate in our Fall Job Fair. The goal is to provide students with an opportunity to speak with employers who are hiring and find out more about their company. Even if you are not looking for work, you may see an employer you would like to know more about, so this is a great opportunity to do that as well! Once you register, you will get an email with the link to the employer sessions.

 

Let’s Talk About Mental Health

2-3:30 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://smccd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsd-qorj0qHNVFK-KhD0_ll6SK0M_bxiDYd

Join us as we talk to Cañada’s personal counselor, Marcos Chacon, about how to recognize, normalize and destigmatize mental health. We will discuss how to start the conversation about the importance of mental health within our friends, families and communities.

 

 

 

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of September 13, 2021

Week of September 13, 2021

 

Latinx Heritage Month

Save the date for Latinx Heritage Month! Join us in a series of events, starting on September 21, to commemorate and celebrate Latinx heritage. Visit www.canadacollege.edu/lhm for the latest updates.

 

September 14

Women’s Soccer vs Foothill College

4 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Foothill College!

 

September 15

Fall Club Rush (Virtual Event)

4-5 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/CANClubRush2021 

Get Involved on campus! This event is an opportunity for new and returning students to learn more information about the many student clubs we have at Cañada College. We will aim to help students get involved in activities or groups that interest them, and also will provide chances for students to get to know each other and bond over their common interests.

 

STEM Speaker Series: Solving Problems, Building Things, and the Art of Not Taking it All Too Seriously

5-6 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/82385096317 

The featured speaker is Nathan Carlson. Nathan was born and raised in San Mateo. From an early age he loved building things, taking things apart, and watching things fly. He was home educated up until high school when he concurrently enrolled at Cañada College. Through high school he took an increasing number of community college classes and graduated with both an AA and AS. In 2017 he transferred to Cal Poly (San Luis Obispo) and graduated in June 2020 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. In October of the same year he started working for Northrop Grumman as an Associate Manufacturing Engineer and that’s where you’ll find him today.

 

September 16

Global Virtual Internship Celebration and Student Presentations

3 p.m.
Virtually: Please register here to receive the Zoom link
In-person: Please register here to and join us at Skyline College in Building 6, Room 6-203.

Join us to hear from fellow students about their experiences interning virtually with companies around the world through the SMCCCD Global Virtual Internship Program, and help us celebrate all they achieved! Plus, learn more about upcoming global opportunities through your college! For questions, please email studyabroad@smccd.edu. Learn more at www.smccd.edu/studyabroad/virtual

 

Men’s Soccer vs Fullerton College

4 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field 

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Fullerton College.

 

September 17

Constitution Day Part 1: 1619 Podcast Listen Through

11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Zoom Link: TINYURL.COM/4WR5MDRS

Get ready for Constitution Day with this two-part series. Here you’ll get to learn about the Constitution in a fun and informative way! Constitution Day will promote Cañada College’s Anti-racism values and highlight the 1619 project which aims to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of our national narrative. On this day we observe Constitution Day by highlighting that no aspect of the country that would be formed here has been untouched by the years of slavery that followed. 

 

September 21

Free Drive Thru COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

12-4 p.m.
Parking Lot 7

Still need to get your COVID-19 vaccination? Free COVID-19 vaccines are available to students, employees and community members. Reservation preferred but no one will be turned down. Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines will be available. 12-17 Years Old: parental permission required through registration process. Learn more and make reservations at bit.ly/freevac21.

 

Constitution Day Part 2: Day of Dialog

3-4 p.m.
Zoom Link: TINYURL.COM/3KSE84ZC

Get ready for Constitution Day with this two-part series. Here you’ll get to learn about the Constitution in a fun and informative way! Constitution Day will promote Cañada College’s Anti-racism values and highlight the 1619 project which aims to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of our national narrative. On this day we observe Constitution Day by highlighting that no aspect of the country that would be formed here has been untouched by the years of slavery that followed. 

 

September 22

JobTrain Job Fair (In-Person)

11 a.m.-2 p.m.
1200 O’Brien Drive, Menlo Park

Students and community members will have an opportunity to meet employers from several companies who are currently hiring!

 

September 28

Women’s Soccer vs Las Positas College

1:30 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

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

 

Men’s Soccer vs Las Positas College

4 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

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

 

 

 

Dr. Manuel Alejandro Pérez Accepted into HACU’s Leadership Academy

 

Congratulations to our Vice President of Student Services, Dr. Manuel Alejandro Pérez, who has been selected to be a part of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo! Dr. Pérez is one of 25 fellows from institutions throughout the country to join HACU’s third cohort. 

The Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo, is a one-year program to prepare the next generation of culturally diverse leaders for executive and senior level positions in higher education and is designed to increase diverse representation in executive and senior-level positions in higher education. Fellows participate in   an array of leadership development activities to prepare them for leadership roles in the full spectrum of institutions of higher learning with an emphasis on HSIs and Emerging HSIs. 

The full announcement can be read here.

 

Cañada College Hosts 2021 Annual COLTS-CON

 

COLTS-CON, Cañada College’s Annual Summer Bridge Program, was offered virtually for the second year in a row on August 3 and 4. The COLTS-CON Planning Team held a two-day conference style event to help prepare 107 new students for their first semester at Cañada College.  

This year, COLTS-CON kicked off the first day with a fun welcome video put together by Xitlali Curincita, President of the Associated Students of Cañada College (the official voice of students on campus) and the Student Senate Officers.  Then, a warm welcome message was provided by Cañada College administrators, Vice Presidents Dr. Manuel Pérez and Dr. Tammy Robinson.  Student participants were then invited to learn about Interest Areas and the handy tools available, particularly for students still exploring their educational goals at the college. Interest Areas were presented by faculty members from the Art, Design & Performance, Business, Science & Health and Human Behavior & Culture programs. 

The day continued with a session on campus resources such as the Library, free tutoring, peer mentoring, SparkPoint, Disability Resource Center, Dream Center and more.  Representatives presented information about their areas and were available for live questions.  Following the resources session, a student panel session was held and continuing students shared their own tips on how to be successful at Cañada while answering questions from the incoming attendees.  The day ended with a final session on the Colts Values, led by Vice President Pérez, which provided a bridge for the Anti-Racism & Social Justice session that would begin the next day.

The second and final day of COLTS-CON included discussions on anti-racism and social justice.  The students got to break out into sessions and deep dive into discussions about their own experiences and perspectives. Another breakout session featured students meeting faculty within their Guided Pathways Interest Area.  Students chose their next couple of sessions from topics such as Financial Aid, Technology Navigation Support and a workshop about Cañada College’s pathway to transferring to a four-year university.

Students were able to access COLTS-CON via Zoom and the sessions and presentations were recorded so that they are accessible for students that were not able to attend live. They can be viewed at the links below:

Day 1: Link 1 and Link 2

Day 2: Link 1

COLTS-CON was a tremendous success and continues to be a model for virtual bridge programs in the future!

 

 

Cañada Hosts First-ever In-Person/Virtual Opening Day

 

 

 

Cañada College held its first combined format Opening Day celebration on August 17 and it was a success! The Opening session was held in a hybrid format with 40 employees participating in person and more than 110 joining virtually.  The Cañadians who attended in person enjoyed catching up over breakfast on the Building 23 patio with beautiful views of the morning fog rolling through the trees.

Opening session was live streamed from the Building 23 patio and the theme of the day was Recovery with Equity. With that focus in mind, remarks from college leadership included progress and on-going challenges in addressing the needs of our students and community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cañada’s three Vice Presidents provided updates on guidance from the State and District leadership and how the College plans to chart its course for this academic year and beyond. There was a five-minute transitional break for in-person attendees to move from the patio into a HyFlex classroom in Building 23 where the opening session concluded with a presentation from the Career Ladders Project and report outs from the campus-wide Leadership Retreat, EMP and Strategic Enrollment Management Plan.

Cañada staff and faculty presenters provided a diverse array of topics for the morning and afternoon concurrent sessions. Feedback from the campus community on the hybrid format was positive. They shared that it was a good experience overall and the virtual attendees felt like they were there in person due to the strong audio and sound. Many faculty members commented that attending the session made them feel more comfortable about multi-modal teaching formats.

A special thank you to Cañada’s Flex Day Planning team and presenters as well as our Facilities, ITS and Marketing teams who played an integral part in ensuring the success of the first in person and virtual event. For those who were unable to attend, please find a recording of the Cañada Opening Day program, Flex slide deck and other resources and presentation items.