Week of February 21, 2022
Onsite COVID-19 Testing Extended Beginning 2/22/22
On February 22, employees, students and the broader community with or without symptoms can test via our partnership with COVID Clinic. Free PCR testing will be available Monday – Thursday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Friday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. You can visit our COVID-19 Testing webpage for more details.
Apply Now for Cañada College Scholarships!
The 2022-23 Cañada College/SMCCCD Scholarship Application is open and the deadline is March 2, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. Attend one of our Scholarship Zoom Workshops to receive assistance with creating your AcademicWorks login and completing the application or view our new step-by-step videos at SMCCCD Scholarship Application TV. To attend, complete our reservation form here.
News from the Library
Learn more about Black History through eBooks, films, comics and a new African-American History database. We also have library workshops on citation, evaluation and more. Need internet or a Chromebook? We've got you covered! For faculty, you can request a librarian visit and instruction session created for your class. View the February newsletter here.
Return Information for Students
Visit the District’s Return Information for Students page for students to learn about the latest information related to:
- Vaccination & Face Covering Policies
- When to Verify Your Vaccination Status
- Options for Unvaccinated or Not Fully Vaccinated Students
- Self-Assessment of COVID-19 Symptoms Upon Entering SMCCCD Buildings
- What to Do if You Are Experiencing Symptoms, Test Positive or Exposed?
- Building Safety & Sanitization
- Campus Activities & Events
Catch a Free Ride to College on the Cañada Shuttle!
Cañadians, catch a free ride to college! The Cañada College shuttle offers students FREE shuttle service directly to campus from East Palo Alto. The shuttle operates Monday-Thursday through May 27, 2022. Visit canadacollege.edu/shuttle for the latest schedule updates.
February 22
MLA Basics in 30 minutes
2-2:30 p.m.
Building 9, Room 154
MLA formatting has a lot of rules, and work cited pages are complicated! Your class requires you to use this format but you’ve never done it (or never done it well). Drop by this 30-minute workshop so we can show you how to make it work, and also give you plenty of resources you can use for future assignments!
APA Basics in 30 minutes
3-3:30 p.m.
Building 9, Room 154
APA formatting has a lot of rules, and reference pages are complicated! Your class requires you to use this format but you’ve never done it (or never done it well). Drop by this 30-minute workshop so we can show you how to make it work, and also give you plenty of resources you can use for future assignments!
Men’s Baseball vs Laney College
2 p.m.
Cañada Baseball Field
Cheer on the Colts as they take on Laney College!
STEM Speaker Series
5-6 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/82385096317
Featured speaker is Nick Mezak - Cañada Alumni and Owner, Belmont Bikes.
February 23
Using Zotero Citation Manager
10-11 a.m.
Zoom Registration: https://canadacollege.libcal.com/event/8846068
Learn how to use Zotero, a tool that collects, manages, and cites the sources you find during your research. In addition to saving a citation, you can add notes and images in your Zotero library and in many cases automatically download PDFs.
Study Abroad Fall 2022 in London Info Session
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Registration Link: bit.ly/Fall2022London
The application to study abroad in London in the Fall 2022 semester is now open! Attend this session to learn more about the program, classes offered and living in London with Professor Lale Yurtseven.
February 24
MLA Basics in 30 minutes
5-5:30 p.m.
Building 9, Room 312
Need to use MLA for your research papers? Join me for this 30 minute workshop covering the basics for MLA in-text citations and works cited lists. Leave with tips, tricks, and tools that will help you nail your MLA citations!
February 24 & 25
Black & Brown Career Excellence Summit (Virtual)
Feb. 24- 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Feb. 25- 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Registration Link: blackbrownsummit.eventbrite.com
All students are invited! The summit is a free event that will feature special guests and great activities for students. The summit will assist students in understanding the vast opportunities that are available to them through Workforce Development programs and college offerings.
February 26
Hands-on MLA Citation Help
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Registration Link: https://canadacollege.libcal.com/event/8848215
Have questions about your works cited, references, or in-text citations? Stop by to talk to a librarian about it.
February 28
AfriCañadians: Black Professional Excellence Panel (Virtual)
3-4 p.m.
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/CanBSUPanel
The Black Student Union (BSU) and Student Senate is hosting a panel of Black professionals in honor of Black History Month. Hear from Black higher education professionals about their experiences and lessons working in the industry.
APA Basics in 30 Minutes
5-5:30 p.m.
Registration Link: https://canadacollege.libcal.com/event/8847629
Need to use APA for your papers and research projects? Join me for this 30 minute workshop covering the basics for APA in-text citations and reference lists. Leave with tips, tricks, and tools that will help you nail your APA citations!
March 1
TRIO Presents: Get Tutored Like a Boss
1-2 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://smccd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAudOGgpz8uEtw8Ap39ryJJeLu0x3hDTdu9
There’s more to receiving tutoring than…going. Learn how to be prepared for a successful tutoring session!
BSM (Black Students Matter) Presents: Black Speaker Series
3 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 885 0599 8113
Passcode: 306210
You are invited to listen to Cañada/SMCCCD students and employees on how we can better support our underserved population. The Black Speaker Series is an opportunity to hear our students and faculty voices and highlight what we can do to support Black students on their academic journey at Cañada College, our SMCCCD District and beyond. The speaker lineup includes students Delicia Pennix and Nigel Hawkins, ASTEP Counselor Tim Dupre and Inspirational Speaker Dee Hankins!
March 2
APA Basics in 30 Minutes
9:30-10 a.m.
Registration Link: https://canadacollege.libcal.com/event/8847880
Need to use APA for your papers and research projects? Join me for this 30 minute workshop covering the basics for APA in-text citations and reference lists. Leave with tips, tricks, and tools that will help you nail your APA citations!
March 3
Using Zotero Citation Manager
10-10:30 a.m.
Zoom Registration: https://canadacollege.libcal.com/event/8846191
Learn how to use Zotero, a tool that collects, manages, and cites the sources you find during your research. In addition to saving a citation, you can add notes and images in your Zotero library and in many cases automatically download PDFs.
STEM Speaker Series
5-6 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/82385096317
Featured speaker is Candice Johnson - Cañada Alumni and Program Service Coordinator - TRIO Program, Cañada College. The theme of the discussion is “The Universe is Talking”
March 4
Last Day to Apply for Degree – Certificate
MLA Basics in 30 minutes
10-10:30 a.m.
Zoom Registration: https://canadacollege.libcal.com/event/8860596
MLA formatting has a lot of rules, and work cited pages are complicated! Your class requires you to use this format but you’ve never done it (or never done it well). Drop by this 30 minute workshop so we can show you how to make it work, and also give you plenty of resources you can use for future assignments!
March 7
Good Source or Fake News?
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Zoom Registration: https://canadacollege.libcal.com/event/8860513
Not sure if your source is valid? Confused by fake news or disinformation on the internet? Worried that the websites you’re using might not be good enough for your professor? Drop in and we’ll go over what you’ve found! We can determine if what you have is good, and teach you how to confirm your sources in the future.
March 8
Teatime with TRIO
12-1 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/82252037500?pwd=RUlya3VJcjN1Z3kydDJoVzVFbU4rZz09
Teatime with TRIO is a casual drop-in event that the TRIO SSS program at Cañada College holds monthly to converse with students about how to navigate college and to get any questions you have answered. We want to help you so grab your beverage and snack of choice and join us!
Women’s Tennis vs Mission College
2 p.m.
Cañada Tennis Courts
Cheer on the Colts as they take on Mission College!
Men’s Baseball vs Skyline College
2 p.m.
Cañada Baseball Field
Cheer on the Colts as they take on Skyline College!
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