Cañada College News: December 2024

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of December 9, 2024

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Finals Week is Here!

You've made it to finals week and we’re cheering you on! Success goes beyond hitting the books—remember to take breaks, stay balanced and keep your focus sharp. Need a quiet place to breathe and relax? The Meditation and Prayer Room (located in Building 5, Room 202) and the Reparative Room (located in Building 17, Room 109) are open to the Cañada community. Be sure to check the Final Examinations Schedule for key details, and keep in mind that final grades will be accessible on WebSMART on December 24, 2024. Good luck—you’ve got this!

Winter Break Closure Announcement - Food Market, Food Lockers and Distribution

The Food Market, Food Distribution and Food Lockers will be closed for the Winter Break from December 23 to January 10 and will resume its regular schedule on January 13, 2025:

Every Tuesday

Free Groceries – Weekly Food Distribution

10:30 am - 1:00pm
Lot 6

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

SparkPoint Market

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Building 5, Room 222

Register for Spring Classes

Don’t forget to enroll in classes for the Spring 2025 – the semester starts on January 13! You can check available classes on WebSchedule and complete your registration via WebSMART. If you haven't already, schedule a meeting with an academic counselor to create your Student Education Plan (SEP).

Cañada College is free for qualifying San Mateo County residents pursuing a degree or certificate. For more information and details on qualifications, please refer to our Free College FAQ.

Upcoming Events

For a complete listing of events, visit the Events Calendar.

Tuesday, December 10

Final Examinations (Day and Evening Classes)

All Day

Therapy Dogs

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cañada Library

Super Registration Event

2:00pm - 8:00pm
Building 9, Room 106

NCORE Student Scholars Info Session #1

2:30pm - 3:00pm
Cultural Center, Building 17 Room 107

Wednesday, December 11

Final Examinations (Day and Evening Classes)

All Day

NCORE Student Scholars Info Session #2

10:30am - 11:00am
Cultural Center, Building 17 Room 107

Finals Destress Event hosted by STAR

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Building 9, Room 106

Super Registration Event

2:00pm - 8:00pm
Building 9, Room 106

Thursday, December 12

Final Examinations (Day and Evening Classes)

All Day

Student Senate Business Meetings

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Building 1, Room 214

Friday, December 13

Final Examinations (Day and Evening Classes)

All Day

Student Dance Show

7:30pm - 9:30pm
Building 3, Main Theatre

Saturday, December 14

Final Examinations (Day and Evening Classes)

All Day

(Men’s Basketball) Foothill vs. Cañada

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Building 1 Gym

Sunday, December 15

Final Examinations (Day and Evening Classes)

All Day

Monday, December 16

Day and Evening Classes End

All Day

Final Examinations (Day and Evening Classes)

All Day

An Open House for Educators: How do we celebrate and support Black History in our community?

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Domini Hoskins Black History Museum & Learning Center

Saturday, December 21

(Men’s Basketball) Alameda vs. Cañada

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Building 1 Gym

Tuesday, December 24 – January 1, 2025

Winter Recess

All Day

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

(Men’s Basketball) San Francisco vs. Cañada

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Building 1 Gym

Monday, January 13, 2025

Day and Evening Classes Begin

All Day

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

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of December 2, 2024

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Register for Spring Classes

All students can now enroll in classes for the Spring 2025 Semester starting on January 13! You can check the available classes on WebSchedule and complete your registration via WebSMART. If you haven't already, don't forget to schedule a meeting with an academic counselor to create your Student Education Plan (SEP).

Cañada College is free for qualifying San Mateo County residents pursuing a degree or certificate. For more information and details on qualifications, please refer to our Free College FAQ.

FAFSA Application Now Open

The financial aid season for the 2025-26 academic year has officially begun and the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available for eligible students to complete. For students who complete a California Dream Act Application (CADAA), the dedicated application portal opened on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Cañada Financial Aid Services looks forward to assisting students with their application process and encourages all eligible students to submit their applications as soon as possible to maximize their financial aid opportunities. The priority deadline for both FAFSA and the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) is Monday, March 3, 2025. Please contact Cañada Financial Aid Services for assistance.

Disability Resource Center Has Moved to Building 9

The Disability Resource Center (DRC) at Cañada College has relocated many of services to the first floor of Building 9. Here are the updated locations for DRC services:

Counseling Appointments: All appointments with a DRC counselor will now take place in Building 9 (Students, check your appointment confirmation email for the room, or check in with the Welcome Center)
Assistive Technology Loaner Program: Located on the 3rd floor of Building 9 in the Library
Testing Services: Still located in the Learning Center on the 2nd floor
Alt Media Services: Now in Building 5, 2nd floor, Room 205
Assistive Technology Services: Now in Building 5, 3rd floor, Room 305

For any questions about DRC appointments or assistance with scheduling, students can check in with the Welcome Center team on the first floor of Building 9. The DRC office phone number and email address remains the same: (650) 306-3259 / canadadrc@smccd.edu.

Colts Men Soccer Headed to State Championship!

Our Cañada College Colts Men’s Soccer Team is heading to the 3C2A State Championships! The last time the Colts qualified for the 3C2A Soccer State Championships was in 1999, under Cañada Hall of Fame coach Frank Mangiola. The Colts will play the #2 seed of the Southern California, Cuyamaca College is scheduled for December 6, 10 a.m. at American River College in Sacramento. The game will also be streamed live and available at https://baosn.tv/cccaa/.

Battery Recycling at Cañada Bookstore

You can now recycle old or used batteries at the Cañada Bookstore. Please bring standard alkaline batteries (ex- household batteries such as AA, AAA, C) and button batteries that are taped together for proper recycling. Lithium Ion batteries are not accepted. Look for the blue bin near the front entrance.