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What's Happening at Cañada: Week of February 7, 2022

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Week of February 7, 2022

 

Health Center Services

Due to construction upgrades, Health Services are being offered via Zoom until further notice. The Health Center staff will be available for in-person check-in and general information about Health Services in the Upper Lawn by Building 9 main entrance every Wednesday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

 

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

 

Virtual Parking Permits – Required on March 1

Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College now offer a virtual parking permit system for purchasing virtual parking permits on all San Mateo Community College District campuses. Visit the Parking website and the FAQs page for more information, including how to purchase a permit. NOTE: the parking permit grace period extension will end on Feb 28 and virtual parking permits will be required starting March 1, 2022.

 

Get your Booster if You Haven’t Done So Already

The Centers for Disease Control and San Mateo County Health strongly recommend (but do not require) COVID-19 booster vaccinations to increase effectiveness of normal waning immunity over time. The recent emergence of the Omicron variant further emphasizes the importance of vaccination, boosters, and prevention efforts needed to protect against COVID-19. Here are guidelines for booster eligibility:

Where can you get your booster shot?

You can also visit MyTurn to get a full list of booster/vaccination providers. 

 

February 8

Presidential Search Town Hall (Virtual)

2:30-3:30 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/87611021027

As we begin the search for our next College President, the Cañada College Presidential Search Committee welcomes your feedback. At the Town Hall, campus community members are invited to share comments/suggestions, which will be utilized to assist in developing interview questions and any other types of assessments for the first round.

 

February 9

STEM Speaker Series - “Making Learning Accessible and Engaging by Creating a Space Where Students Can Interact”

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

The featured speaker is John Schneider - Cañada Alumni and Social Studies Teacher at Woodside High School. John believes in making learning accessible and engaging. Every individual has their own unique interests, perspectives, and needs. Communication between John, the students, and their families will be key in helping to create a positive and effective learning environment. John’s goal as an educator is to create a space where students can interact with the content and understand how their own lives have been shaped by the past.

 

Scholarships 101 Workshop

5 p.m.
Registration Link: https://foundation.smccd.edu/events-at-home-faid.php

Did you know the SMCCC Foundation awards about $1million in scholarships annually? Don't miss out on your opportunity to apply for a scholarship. The SMCCC Foundation, in partnership with Cañada College Black Student Union, and Financial Aid Office, are inviting all students to attend the "Scholarships 101" workshop.

 

Writing Center Workshop: Getting Started with Writing Assignments

6-7 p.m.
Zoom Link: bit.ly/CCWCWs

Come see a Writing Coach in the Writing Center on Zoom Click here for the schedule.

 

February 10

Men’s Baseball vs Mission College

2 p.m.
Cañada Baseball Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Mission College!

 

February 11

Future Planning for Cañada: Town Hall

1 - 3 p.m.
Zoom Log In: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/88130932060

Thinking about the future? Wondering how Cañada is preparing to address new challenges? Please join the Educational Master Planning Taskforce for a Community Forum. We will be discussing pressing problems and/or significant opportunities that the College needs to strategically address in order to meet its mission and remain effective over the next 5 years.

 

Men’s Basketball vs Foothill College

5 p.m.
Building 1

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Foothill College!

 

February 16

Men’s Baseball vs Los Medanos College

2 p.m.
Cañada Baseball Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Los Medanos College!

 

STEM Speaker Series

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

Featured speaker is Kattia Chang - Cañada Alumna and Software Engineers, Medtronic. The theme of the discussion is “The importance of transferable skills and hands-on experience.”

 

Men’s Basketball vs Las Positas College

7 p.m.
Building 1

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

 

February 18

Lincoln’s Birthday (Holiday)

 

Women’s Tennis vs Chabot College

2 p.m.
Cañada Tennis Courts

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Chabot College!

 

February 19 & 20

Declared Recess (Holiday – No Classes)

 

February 21

President’s Day (Holiday – No Classes)

 

 

For disability-related accommodations, please email: canvpss@smccd.edu or call (650) 306-3234.

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