Cañada College News: February 2026

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of February 2, 2026

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Celebrating Black History Month

February is Black History Month and Cañada College is hosting events to honor the rich cultural heritage, remarkable achievements and lasting contributions of the Black community. A current list of events is below and attached. Be sure to check the college calendar regularly, as new events will be added throughout the month. Additionally, Zoom backgrounds are available for download to join in the celebration.

Late-Start Classes

Cañada College offers many late-start classes that are open for registration. Check out Late-Start Classes on WebSchedule to see what late-start classes are available.

Student Volunteers Needed for Professional Photo Shoot

Do you want to be the face of Cañada? Join the Cañada Marketing Department for an on-campus, professional photo shoot on Thursday, February 19. These photos will be used in promotional materials for the college, including digital and printed materials. If selected, your photos and videos may be used in college and/or district marketing and informational materials, including the college website, social media, printed brochures and flyers, billboards and other types of advertising. Learn more and sign up here. For questions, please contact canmarketing@smccd.edu.

Food & Basic Needs Support at Cañada

In partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley, Cañada SparkPoint offers free food every week. Pick up fresh produce, dairy, grains, meat, shelf items and snacks in the Cañada Market, located in Building 5, Room 222, Tuesdays – Thursdays from 12 – 4 p.m. Cañada SparkPoint also hosts a free public food distribution every Tuesday, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Parking Lot 6. In addition, students can find Study Snacks in baskets located throughout campus in student service areas as well as Grab & Go Sandwiches in Building 9, across from the Welcome Center and in Building 13, in front of Room 236. For more information, visit https://canadacollege.edu/sparkpoint/food.php.

Red Cards & Undocumented Community Resources

Wallet-sized “Red Cards” that explain how to safely assert your rights during interactions with immigration enforcement are available for pickup at the Undocumented Community Center. These cards are offered in multiple languages, including Spanish, English, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian and Portuguese. These can also be printed from home here. Visit the District’s Undocumented Community Resources or stop by the Undocumented Community Center (Building 9, Room 118), open Monday – Thursday from 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.