Week of October 17, 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 except those designated as healthcare facilities. 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.
SPRING 2023 SCHEDULE ON WEBSMART
The Spring 2023 schedule of courses has been posted on WebSchedule. Priority registration starts on Wednesday, November 2.
THE GREAT SHAKEOUT & EVACUATION ON THURSDAY
The Great California Shakeout is an annual opportunity to practice being safer during big earthquakes. This year’s drill takes place on October 20 at 10:20 am. Drop, Cover, and Hold On is the immediate action taken during an earthquake to protect students and staff from flying and falling debris. SMCCCD combines Drop, Cover, and Hold On with a secondary Evacuation drill.
FREE FLU VACCINES IN THE HEALTH CENTER
Students and employees can receive free flu vaccines at the Cañada Health Center, located in Building 5, Room 303. Please book an appointment canhealth@smccd.edu, call (650) 306-3309 or walk in Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
STUDENTS, TAKE THE MEDIA PREF SURVEY!
Do you wish you could change the way Cañada College communicates with you? Now is the time to share your input! Let us know what YOU want (and need!) Fill out our Media Preferences Survey by November 11. As a thank you, you can enter to win a $50 gift card at the end of the survey!
UNDOCUMENTED STUDENT ACTION WEEK
Undocumented Student Action Week (USAW) is week-long series of events happening from October 17 to October 21, 2022 that aim to celebrate and provide resources for undocumented students. The events being hosted at Cañada, College of San Mateo, and Skyline are open to all students, community members, and will be a mix of virtual, hybrid, and in person. USAW is part of a statewide effort led by the California Community College Chancellor’s Office to advocate for undocumented students and create systems that will lead to their success. All event information will be found in the following page: https://www.canadacollege.edu/dreamers/usaw.php.
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
October 18
Transfer Day
11 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
The Grove
Transfer Day is offered by Cañada College Transfer Center and provides opportunity for students to learn about 4-year colleges and universities, ask questions, and to explore their educational options. Please check the website for updates.
Women’s Soccer vs Foothill College
4 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field
Cheer on the Colts as they take on Foothill College!
Google Slides: Getting Started with your Presentation
5-6 p.m.
Library Classroom, Building 9, Room 312
Do you have a presentation coming up for an assignment? Join a librarian for an information session to learn the basics of creating a Google Slides presentation. Learn to create a simple presentation, how to format and edit the slides, how to work with text and images, and how to present a slideshow. This is an interactive session on creating and designing your presentations.
October 19
Easy Citations with MyBib
5-5:30 p.m.
HyFlex. Meets in-person (Library Classroom, Building 9, Room 312) or online via Zoom.
If you have a research paper or project this workshop will save you time and possibly money! Did you know you can cite almost anything in any citation style easily and for free? The Librarian will show you how to use MyBib to organize citations, creat Works Cited/References, and correctly format in-text citations.
October 20
Community of Practice Platica - Supporting Undocumented Students
9-10 a.m.
Building 3, Room 104
Join fellow colleagues and community members to discuss how we support our undocumented students and explore areas for growth.
Cañada DREAM Center Open House
12-2 p.m. and 5-6 p.m.
DREAM Center, Building 9, Room 118
All are invited to visit and learn about the resources in our newly located DREAM Center. Enjoy interactive activities to explore campus resources available to undocumented students at our college! Food will be provided and students can get academic kits.
Easy Citations with MyBib
12-12:30 p.m.
HyFlex. Meets in-person (Library Classroom, Building 9, Room 312) or online via Zoom.
If you have a research paper or project this workshop will save you time and possibly money! Did you know you can cite almost anything in any citation style easily and for free? The Librarian will show you how to use MyBib to organize citations, create Works Cited/References, and correctly format in-text citations.
Teatime with TRIO
1-2 p.m.
Building 9, Room 257A
Teatime is a bi-monthly informal drop-in event TRIO SSS hosts for all Cañadians! Stop by to answer your questions and learn how to navigate college with some refreshments.
Screening and Discussion on Netflix Series “Mo”
6:10 - 7:30 p.m.
Building 2, Room 10
Join Professor Kiran Malavade’s English class as they watch the first two episodes of the Netflix Series “Mo”, which centers on the life of Mo Najar, a twenty-something undocumented Palestinian refugee living in Houston, Texas, trying to navigate the U.S. immigration system and support his family. The diverse cast and engaging storyline will give us much to discuss!
October 22
MLA Basics
12-1 p.m.
Library Classroom, Building 9, Room 312
Need to use MLA for your research papers? Join me for this 60-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!
October 25
5th Annual President’s Luncheon
12-12:30 p.m.
Building 6, Room 101-102
Cañada College is hosting its Fifth Annual President’s Luncheon in-person on Cañada’s beautiful campus as well as streamed live via Zoom. Register here to attend. The President’s Luncheon will bring the community together to raise funds which will support students with on-demand transportation. For more information on the President’s Luncheon, please visit canadacollege.edu/luncheon.
Men’s Soccer vs Cabrillo College
4 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field
Cheer on the Colts as they take on Cabrillo College!
October 26
Library Focus Group: New Website
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Building 9, Room 312
Come join us in the Library and participate in one of our focus groups where you can give feedback on our new Library website! The maximum time commitment will be 30 minutes. Early registration is encouraged but drop-ins are welcome as well! Give your opinion and get free food in the process. Register here.
Transfer Success Workshop for Science & Health Interest Area Students
2-3 p.m.
Building 23, Room 203
Planning to earn a bachelor’s degree? Join us to learn more about the transfer process, specifically for STEM and health science majors. **We will begin promptly at 2:10 pm in Building 23, Room 203**
October 28
Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs at the de Young Museum
All Day
de Young Museum
Join the Interior Design Club at the “Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs” event sponsored by the Associated Students of Cañada College. Sign up here.
November 1
Men’s Soccer vs San Francisco City College
4 p.m.
Colts Soccer Field
Cheer on the Colts as they take on San Francisco City College!
November 2
Priority Registration for Spring 2023 Begins
For a complete listing of events, visit: https://events.canadacollege.edu/
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