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/
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