What's Happening at Cañada: Week of September 26, 2022

 

Week of September 26, 2022

MASKING RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED

San Mateo County’s current Community Level is LOW, and face masks are strongly recommended but not required while indoors at any SMCCCD facility. As the San Mateo County Community Level changes, updated information will be provided to students, employees, and visitors. Masks are located at various locations throughout all buildings. To track the San Mateo County’s COVID Community Level, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.

 

CAÑADA COLLEGE CELEBRATES LATINX HERITAGE MONTH

September 21-October 14 marks Latinx Heritage Month (LHM) and Cañada College is celebrating by creating a space of inclusion that transcends diversity and explores our intersectional identities. The LHM Planning Team has created a month filled with workshops and events for our students, campus community and the broader Redwood City community to amplify Latinx voices and identities, as well as creating space to come together. You can see the list of events on our LHM website. We look forward to collaborating and celebrating Latinx Heritage Month!

 

THE GROVE CAFÉ EXTENDED HOURS TRIAL

On Monday, September 26, The Grove Cafe began extending hours until 5 p.m. on a trial basis to measure need and sustainability. The new hours will be Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

 

APPLY FOR THE VENDING COMMISSION GRANT - DEADLINE OCT. 7!

Apply for the Vending Commission grant to receive up to $2,500 for a Cañada program or event. Applications are due before Friday, October 7, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. Apply here. The Center for Student Life and Leadership Development Vending Commission Application is a once-a-year opportunity to garner money from the on-campus vending machines and provide funding for events, activities, and programs that are student focused. In order to qualify for funding through the Vending Commission, a program, item, or activity must benefit or target a maximum number of Cañada College students.

 

CAMPUS SHUTTLE

The Cañada College shuttle will run direct service Monday-Friday to/from Cañada and East Palo Alto beginning August 17, 2022 through December 16, 2022. Visit canadacollege.edu/shuttle for the latest schedule updates.

 

CAÑADA ATHLETIC CENTER STUDENT PROMOTION

Cañada College Athletic Center is having a special promotion for students now through September 30. Use the student promo code FALL2022 and receive a $0 Enrollment Fee and two months' membership for free! Make it a habit with our special Fit-for-free promo for current members: Check in at the Front Desk 15 times in one month, and receive your monthly dues FREE of charge. Students must be registered in at least six units in SMCCCD to receive the promo. The promotional period ends on September 30, 2022. Visit the Cañada College Athletic Center website to get started today!

 

Upcoming Events

September 27

Men’s Soccer vs Foothill College

1:30 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Foothill College!

 

Women’s Soccer vs Consumer River College

4 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Consumes River College!

 

September 28

Cañada College Speaker Series: Enrique Carrera

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

Join us as we kick off our NEW monthly Speaker Series! This month we spotlight our Science & Health Interest Area as we host Enrique Carrera, biological researcher with The Buck Institute for Research on Aging in Novato. Mr. Carrera will share his personal and professional journey as a researcher and leader for underrepresented scientists. This event is also part of Latinx Heritage Month: canadacollege.edu/lhm

 

Alumni Association Lecture Series

6-7 p.m.
Registration Link: https://foundation.smccd.edu/events-lowriders.php

SMCCCD Alumni Association Events and Lectures presents, “Lowrider Culture: From California’s Latino Communities to the World.”

 

September 29

Movies That Move You #1

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Zoom Registration: https://tinyurl.com/canlhm22-4

Join us for a panel discussion on Marvel vs DC: Latinx Heroes and what they get right, and what they get wrong. All are welcome!

 

September 30

Men’s Soccer vs Ohlone College

1 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Ohlone College!

 

October 3

Spring 2023 Schedule Goes Live on WebSchedule

 

Transfer into the field of Chicanx/Latinx Studies

2-3 p.m.
Zoom Registration: https://tinyurl.com/canlhm22-5

Interested in social justice, working with diverse populations, and learning about the experiences of different ethnic groups? Join us to learn what the different possibilities that the field of Chicanx/Latinx studies offers, such as what courses are offered and what kind of career opportunities are available.

 

October 4

Women’s Soccer vs Evergreen Valley College

1:30 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

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

 

Men’s Soccer vs Hartnell College

4 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Hartnell College!

 

October 5

Cañada en la Comunidad: Narratives from Latinx Staff/ Narrativos del personal Latinx

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
North Fair Oaks Public Library; 2510 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063

Join us at the North Fair Oaks Library to come and meet with the Latinx staff members from Cañada, share your stories, and learn more about the resources we offer to your community! Vengan y acompáñenos a conocer el personal de Cañada, comparta su historia, y aprenda más sobre los recursos que ofrecemos para su comunidad.

 

October 6

Movies That Move You #2

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Zoom Registration: https://tinyurl.com/canlhm22-6

Join us for a panel discussion on the challenges of "passing" and the recent Addams Family Controversy on representation. All are welcome!

 

Narratives from Latinx Staff/ Narrativos del personal Latinx

5:30-6:30 p.m.
Zoom Registration: https://tinyurl.com/canlhm22-9

Join us to meet with the Latinx staff members from Cañada, share your stories, and learn more about the resources we offer to your community! Vengan a conocer el personal de Cañada, comparta su historia, y aprenda más sobre los recursos que ofrecemos para su comunidad. 

 

For a complete listing of events, visit: https://events.canadacollege.edu/

 

 

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of September 19, 2022

 

Week of September 19, 2022

MASKING RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED

San Mateo County’s current Community Level is LOW and face masks are strongly recommended but not required while indoors at any SMCCCD facility. As the San Mateo County Community Level changes, updated information will be provided to students, employees, and visitors. Masks are located at various locations throughout all buildings. To track the San Mateo County’s COVID Community Level, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.

 

SUSPENSION OF MANDATORY COVID-19 WEEKLY TESTING FOR UNVACCINATED INDIVIDUALS

Due to the most recent changes in State and Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) workplace regulations, and the District’s desire to be consistent with the application of COVID policies for both students and employees, weekly mandatory COVID-19 testing will cease for unvaccinated students, and employees beginning Monday, September 19, 2022. 

 

CAÑADA ATHLETIC CENTER STUDENT PROMOTION

Cañada College Athletic Center is having a special promotion for students now through September 30. Use the student promo code FALL2022 and receive a $0 Enrollment Fee and two months' membership for free! Make it a habit with our special Fit-for-free promo for current members: Check in at the Front Desk 15 times in one month, and receive your monthly dues FREE of charge. Students must be registered in at least six units in SMCCCD to receive the promo. The promotional period ends on September 30, 2022. Visit the Cañada College Athletic Center website to get started today!

 

PARKING UPDATE

Permits are being reinstated for staff parking lots, and cars without a tag will be ticketed. Students can park in any designated student parking lot for free and without a permit. Students will be ticketed for parking in staff parking lots, designated handicap parking spaces without a tag, and designated red zones.

 

YOUR VOICE MATTERS! TAKE THE STATEWIDE COLLEGE DECISIONS SURVEY

Students are invited to participate in a survey to help us better understand your college plans and what we can do to support you. Take the CCC Statewide College Decisions Survey here by September 23, 2022: http://s.alchemer.com/s3/College-Attendance-Decision-Survey

By participating in the survey, you will have the opportunity to enter into a raffle for a chance to winone of ten $100 Amazon gift cards. Participation is voluntary and completely anonymous. At the end of the survey, you will have the option to share your student ID if you would like the college to reach out to you individually and to give us permission to link your responses to your other academic data.

 

CAMPUS SHUTTLE

The Cañada College shuttle will run direct service Monday-Friday to/from Cañada and East Palo Alto beginning August 17, 2022 through December 16, 2022. Visit canadacollege.edu/shuttle for the latest schedule updates.

 

Upcoming Events

September 20

Workshop: How to Connect with Your Professors

2-3 p.m.
Event Registration: https://smccd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrfuqhrj0vH9QQUj0hb5zhHnYEzh7eJB_A

Connecting with your professors can lead to many benefits, such as reference letters that stand out and career opportunities. Wondering how you can connect to your professor to build the type of relationships that lead to these benefits? Join us for “How to Connect With Your Professor” to get the details on how to start, build, and maintain a working relationship that could shape your future.

 

Men’s Soccer vs College of Marin

4 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on College of Marin!

 

September 21

Club Rush

9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Upper Lawn

Come meet Cañada Clubs and learn how you can get involved on campus! Free individual charcuterie boards and sparkling cider for the first 100 to participate in Club Rush activities.

 

September 22

SB 893 Community Celebration

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cañada College Outdoor Amphitheatre (Between Buildings. 3, 9 and 13)

You are invited to a community celebration in support of Free Community College in San Mateo County, through Senate Bill 893, which is authored by Sen. Josh Becker and co-authored by Assemblymembers Kevin Mullin and Marc Berman.

 

Jueves Gigante

5-6 p.m.
Zoom Registration: https://tinyurl.com/canlhm22-2

Join us for the third annual Jueves Gigante, a game night competition with real stakes! This year will be a musical trivia competition, with winners getting tickets to Yosimar Reyes’ Prieto, an autobiographical one-man show in San Francisco… RSVP to get more information!

 

September 23

ESO! Adelante San Francisco State University Campus Visit

8:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Event Registration: https://tinyurl.com/sfvisitfall22

Join us for a campus visit to San Francisco State University. Students will have an opportunity to take a tour of the campus and the César Chávez Student Center. Experience a lecture in an upper division Ethnic Studies course and meet current SF State transfer students.

 

September 24

Meet and Make Pillowcases with the Fashion Department

9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Building 3, Room 255

The Cañada College Fashion Department invites students to "Meet and Make Pillowcases" for children in the hospital with cancer. Students will make pillowcases and socialize afterward.

 

September 27

Men’s Soccer vs Foothill College

1:30 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Foothill College!

 

Women’s Soccer vs Consumer River College

4 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Consumes River College!

 

September 28

Cañada College Speaker Series: Enrique Carrera

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

Join us as we kick off our NEW monthly Speaker Series! This month we spotlight our Science & Health Interest Area as we host Enrique Carrera, biological researcher with The Buck Institute for Research on Aging in Novato. Mr. Carrera will share his personal and professional journey as a researcher and leader for underrepresented scientists. This event is also part of Latinx Heritage Month: canadacollege.edu/lhm

 

Alumni Association Lecture Series

6-7 p.m.
Registration Link: https://foundation.smccd.edu/events-lowriders.php

SMCCCD Alumni Association Events and Lectures presents, “Lowrider Culture: From California’s Latino Communities to the World.”

 

September 29

Movies That Move You #1

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Zoom Registration: https://tinyurl.com/canlhm22-4

Join us for a panel discussion on Marvel vs DC: Latinx Heroes and what they get right, and what they get wrong. All are welcome!

 

September 30

Men’s Soccer vs Ohlone College

1 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Ohlone College!

 

For a complete listing of events, visit: https://events.canadacollege.edu/

 

 

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of September 12, 2022

 

Week of September 12, 2022

MASKING RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED

San Mateo County’s current Community Level LOW, and face masks are strongly recommended but not required while indoors at any SMCCCD facility. As the San Mateo County Community Level changes, updated information will be provided to students, employees, and visitors. Masks are located at various locations throughout all buildings. To track the San Mateo County’s COVID Community Level, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.

 

PARKING UPDATE

Permits are being reinstated for staff parking lots, and cars without a tag will be ticketed. Students can park in any designated student parking lot for free and without a permit. Students will be ticketed for parking in staff parking lots, designated handicap parking spaces without a tag, and designated red zones.

 

CAÑADA MURAL: COMMUNITY INPUT NEEDED

Our Cañada community has worked for many years, and it is finally time to paint our campus mural together. Thank you for your feedback on the mural as we begin this next part of our mural journey! Community Input is open now until 12 p.m. on Friday, September 16. Submit your feedback here.

 

FIND JOBS ON CAMPUS

The Student Job Board is a tool to help you find employment on campus, in the local community and more. Use the filters to find the job that’s right for you. Remember to check the job board frequently as positions open up on a regular basis.

 

NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY

In this issue of the Cañada Library Newsletter read about library events, new high-speed book scanner, fall hours, Banned Books Week, and other library resources and services. You can view the newsletter here. Highlights include the in-person library event, “What Students Should Know Before Enlisting in the U.S. Armed Forces” on Weds. Sept. 14 at 5 p.m. There has been an unprecedented number of attempts to ban books (especially books by and about LGBTQIA+ persons and POC) in libraries all over the country; learn more about Banned Books Week and read or listen to the top banned books of 2021 available through the Cañada Library.

 

PEER TUTORING SERVICES AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS

Students can sign up for drop in tutoring and reservation appointments by visiting: https://canadacollege.edu/learningcenter/tutoring.php.Students can schedule 30-minute tutoring sessions, either, virtually via Zoom or face-to-face in the Learning Center. Drop In tutoring (immediate, first come, first served tutoring service with no appointment needed) will only be available in the Learning Center as a face-to-face service. Virtual tutoring service, via Zoom, is available by appointment only.

 

APPLY FOR VENDING COMMISSON GRANT

Apply for the Vending Commission grant to receive up to $2,500 for a Cañada program or event. Applications are due before Friday, October 7, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. Apply here. The Center for Student Life and Leadership Development Vending Commission Application is a once-a-year opportunity to garner money from the on-campus vending machines and provide funding for events, activities, and programs that are student focused. In order to qualify for funding through the Vending Commission, a program, item, or activity must benefit or target a maximum number of Cañada College students.

 

CAMPUS SHUTTLE

The Cañada College shuttle will run direct service Monday-Friday to/from Cañada and East Palo Alto beginning August 17, 2022 through December 16, 2022. Visit canadacollege.edu/shuttle for the latest schedule updates.

 

COVID-19 TESTING VIA COVID CLINIC

Due to the lack of demand for COVID-19 testing, COVID Clinic will cease testing operations at all three campuses as of Thursday, September 1, 2022. Individuals can still access COVID Clinic testing services within the San Mateo County community at the locations listed below: 

Cañada College – Testing available in Palo Alto, Mondays - Sundays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

College of San Mateo – Testing available in San Mateo, Mondays - Fridays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Skyline College – Testing available in South San Francisco, Mondays - Saturdays, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. 

*Employees and students who have received an approved medical or sincerely held religious belief exemption will continue to receive testing services through the COVID-19 specialist at each campus.  

 

Upcoming Events

September 14

Human Behavior and Culture Transfer Success Workshop

1-2 p.m.
Event Information: https://events.canadacollege.edu/event/11401-human-behavior-and-culture-transfer-success

Become an Expert in Majors and Transfer. This workshop for HBC Students (and Faculty) will cover the following topics:

• How can I maximize my HBC Pathways experience to successfully achieve my transfer goals?
• What are the transfer steps I need to take each semester to be successful?
• Where is my major offered within the 4-year University?
• How can my counselor help me?
• How can faculty help me?
• How can I use my Program Mapper?

 

Cañada College Library Presents: What Students Should Know Before Enlisting in the U.S. Armed Forces

5 - 6 p.m.
Building 9, Room 300 (Library Silent Study Room)

The Cañada College Library presents Truth in Recruitment, where members of Before Enlisting will share vital facts and perspectives that young people should consider before joining the military.

 

September 16

Constitution Day

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

Learn about national Constitution Day and receive a free lunch from the Associated Students. The Associated Students will also have a short activity on how immigrants have shaped food in the U.S. 

 

Men’s Soccer vs Fresno City College

2 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Fresno City College!

 

September 20

Men’s Soccer vs College of Marin

4 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on College of Marin!

 

For a complete listing of events, visit: https://events.canadacollege.edu/

  

 

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of September 5, 2022

 

Week of September 5, 2022

MASKING RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED

San Mateo County’s current Community Level is LOW, and face masks are strongly recommended but not required while indoors at any SMCCCD facility. As the San Mateo County Community Level changes, updated information will be provided to students, employees, and visitors. Masks are located at various locations throughout all buildings. To track the San Mateo County’s COVID Community Level, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.

 

YOUR VOICE MATTERS! TAKE THE STATEWIDE COLLEGE DECISIONS SURVEY

Students are invited to participate in a survey to help us better understand our college plans and what we can do to support you. Take the CCC Statewide College Decisions Survey here by September 23, 2022: http://s.alchemer.com/s3/College-Attendance-Decision-Survey

By participating in the survey, you will have the opportunity to enter into a raffle for a chance to winone of ten $100 Amazon gift cards. Participation is voluntary and completely anonymous. At the end of the survey, you will have the option to share your student ID if you would like the college to reach out to you individually and to give us permission to link your responses to your other academic data.

 

FREE FOOD PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS

The SparkPoint team is excited to introduce the Student Aid Meals Card (SAM Card), a new $150 per month food card that you can use to purchase food at The Grove (Cañada College Cafeteria). The SAM Card is intended to ensure that students who are experiencing food insecurities have adequate access to food or money to purchase food. It can also be used at College of San Mateo and Skyline cafeterias (only used on campus). Students must remain enrolled in courses (at either Cañada College, College of San Mateo or Skyline College) to be eligible. Students can apply here! They only need to apply once and do not need to reapply each month. The first award will be around the second week of September. This award will be a double award (August + September).

 

CAÑADA FOOD PANTRY HAS REOPENED

Students can shop on campus for FREE and pick nutritious groceries at the Food Pantry! Located in Building 5, Room 202, the Food Pantry includes: fresh fruit, vegetables, milk, eggs, grains, meat, dry goods and snacks. The Food Pantry is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12- 4 p m. and serves students, staff, faculty and community members. No appointment is needed and people are encouraged to bring reusable bags

In addition to the Cañada Food Pantry, students can also visit one of our Drive-Thru Food Distributions - Drive up and pick up FREE groceries:

• Skyline College, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., every Wednesday
• College of San Mateo, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., every Friday

 

CAMPUS SHUTTLE

The Cañada College shuttle will run direct service Monday-Friday to/from Cañada and East Palo Alto beginning August 17, 2022 through December 16, 2022. Visit canadacollege.edu/shuttle for the latest schedule updates.

 

COVID-19 TESTING VIA COVID CLINIC

Due to the lack of demand for COVID-19 testing, COVID Clinic ceased testing operations at all three campuses effective September 1, 2022. Individuals can still access COVID Clinic testing services within the San Mateo County community at the locations listed below: 

Cañada College – Testing available in Palo Alto, Mondays - Sundays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

College of San Mateo – Testing available in San Mateo, Mondays - Fridays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Skyline College – Testing available in South San Francisco, Mondays - Saturdays, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. 

*Employees and students who have received an approved medical or sincerely held religious belief exemption will continue to receive testing services through the COVID-19 specialist at each campus.  

 

Upcoming Events

September 6

Census Day

 

September 7

Writing Center Workshop: Getting Started with Writing Assignments

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

Learn helpful tips on writing assignments! Workshop is hosted by Maureen Wiley and Vince Fitzgerald.

 

September 8

Men’s Soccer vs Los Fullerton College

5 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Fullerton College!

 

September 9

Women’s Soccer vs Los Medanos College

4 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field

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

 

September 12

Map Your Pathway to San Francisco State

4-5 p.m.
Zoom Registration: https://events.canadacollege.edu/event/11948-map-your-pathway-to-sf-state

Learn about how to get to San Francisco State, ask questions you have about admissions, and developing an academic plan for transfer. We will be joined by Joseph D. Montoya, an Undergraduate Recruitment Specialist at SF State, and Gloria Darafshi, an Academic Counselor at Cañada College.

 

September 14

Human Behavior and Culture Transfer Success Workshop

1-2 p.m.
Event Information: https://events.canadacollege.edu/event/11401-human-behavior-and-culture-transfer-success

Become an Expert in Majors and Transfer. This workshop for HBC Students (and Faculty) will cover the following topics:

• How can I maximize my HBC Pathways experience to successfully achieve my transfer goals?
• What are the transfer steps I need to take each semester to be successful?
• Where is my major offered within the 4-year University?
• How can my counselor help me?
• How can faculty help me?
• How can I use my Program Mapper?

 

Cañada College Library Presents: What Students Should Know Before Enlisting in the U.S. Armed Forces

5 - 6 p.m.
Building 9, Room 300 (Library Silent Study Room)

The Cañada College Library presents Truth in Recruitment, where members of Before Enlisting will share vital facts and perspectives that young people should consider before joining the military.

Before Enlisting will share vital facts and perspectives that young people should consider before joining the military.

 

For a complete listing of events, visit: https://events.canadacollege.edu/