What's Happening at Cañada: Week of February 10, 2020

Week of February 10, 2020

February 11

Cañada College Blood Drive

10 a.m. – 2: p.m.

Bloodmobile near the Bookstore

Every 2 seconds, someone needs blood. Most of us will need blood in our lifetime. Save a life and donate blood! Sign up on the Cañada College Blood Drive- Appointment Link. For questions, please contact salima@smccd.edu

February 12

Get Money for School

2:30-3 p.m. & 6-6:30 p.m.

Learning Center Lab (Building 9, Second Floor)

Learn about scholarships for undocumented students. Get started with your Cañada scholarship application, Dream Act and your personal statements. For more information, contact Saul Miranda at mirandas@smccde.edu. 

STEM Speaker Series: Coming Out in STEM: How Being Queer Makes Me a Better Stem Cell Biologist

5-6 p.m.

Building 6, Room 101/102

Carolyn is a Ph.D. Student in Stanford’s Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine program, and they are wholeheartedly captivated by developmental neurobiology. They completed their undergraduate degree at Wesleyan University, where they worked in the lab of Dr. Laura Grabel to derive inhibitory interneurons from human embryonic stem cells. At Stanford, Carolyn seeks to understand how we can more accurately model early human brain development in vitro. When not in lab, Carolyn is also a coordinator of the Stanford Prison Education Project and is on staff at Stanford Queer Student Resources.

February 13

Men’s Baseball vs Shasta College

2 p.m.

Colts Baseball Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Shasta College!

Film Screening – Healing Justice

4 p.m.

Building 3, Room 142

Please join us for a screening of the film Healing Justice. This film is designed to spur dialogue and we will have time following the screening for discussion. As we continue our work to implement major initiatives such as Guided Pathways within an equity framework, it is crucial that we have an informed understanding of the structural barriers our students face.

February 14-17

Declares Recess for Lincoln’s Birthday & President’s Day

February 14

Men’s Baseball vs Feather River College

10 a.m.

Colts Baseball Field

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

Men’s Baseball vs Shasta College

2 p.m.

Colts Baseball Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Shasta College!

Men’s Basketball vs City College of San Francisco

7 p.m.

College of San Mateo Gym (Building 8)

Cheer on the Colts as they take on City College of San Francisco!

February 15

Men’s Baseball vs Shasta College

1 p.m.

Colts Baseball Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Shasta College!

February 18

Men’s Baseball vs Laney College

2 p.m.

Colts Baseball Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Laney College!

February 19

Men’s Basketball vs Skyline College

7 p.m.

College of San Mateo Gym (Building 8)

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Skyline College!

STEM Speaker Series: “The Fruit Fly’s dREAM”

5-6 p.m.

Building 6, Room 101/102

Harmony Folse is a master's student in Genetics at Stanford. They are working in the Lipsick and Fuller labs studying the reproductive development of fruit flies. They have a passion for mentoring and science education and hope to become a full-time community college professor in the future.

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of February 3, 2020

Week of February 3, 2020

February 4

Men’s Baseball vs Sacramento City College

2 p.m.

Colts Baseball Field

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

February 5

Internship Fair

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The Grove

Please join us for our Internship Fair! This event is for all students to help you facilitate learning opportunities outside the classroom. These experiences provide opportunities for you to apply classroom theory to "real world" situations thus enhancing academic and career goals. 

STEM Speaker Series: The Importance of Internships

5-6 p.m.

Building 6, Room 101/102

The Spring STEM Speaker Series kicks off with a panel of four Cañada students who participated in internships over the summer. They will be discussing their experience along with the work they did. They also will be conveying how the internship solidified their discussion to continue in their major and the benefits of internships.

February 6

Equity Lecture Series: What is Bias and How Does it Relate to You?

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Building 6, Room 101/102

Psychology Professor Dr. Ami Smith will discuss types of bias Discussion: what experiences have you had and how can we address bias?. A light lunch will be served.

February 7

Men’s Baseball vs Lassen College

10 a.m.

Colts Baseball Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Lassen College!

February 8

Men’s Baseball vs Santa Rosa Junior College

1 p.m.

Colts Baseball Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Santa Rosa Junion College!

February 11

Cañada College Blood Drive

10 a.m. – 2: p.m.

Bloodmobile near the Bookstore

Every 2 seconds, someone needs blood. Most of us will need blood in our lifetime. Save a life and donate blood! Sign up on the Cañada College Blood Drive- Appointment Link. For questions, please contact johnsonk@smccd.edu

February 12

STEM Speaker Series: Coming Out in STEM: How Being Queer Makes Me a Better Stem Cell Biologist

5-6 p.m.

Building 6, Room 101/102

Carolyn is a Ph.D. Student in Stanford’s Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine program, and they are wholeheartedly captivated by developmental neurobiology. They completed their undergraduate degree at Wesleyan University, where they worked in the lab of Dr. Laura Grabel to derive inhibitory interneurons from human embryonic stem cells. At Stanford, Carolyn seeks to understand how we can more accurately model early human brain development in vitro. When not in lab, Carolyn is also a coordinator of the Stanford Prison Education Project and is on staff at Stanford Queer Student Resources.

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of January 27, 2020

Week of January 27, 2020

January 28 - 30

Study Abroad in Florence, Italy Information Meetings

Building 3, Room 257
January 28 at 5 p.m.
January 29 at Noon
January 30 at 6 p.m.

Are you looking for an exciting and enriching way to spend your summer? Check out our Introduction to Italian Fashion course taught in Florence Italy! Attend any one of the information meetings.

January 29

Men’s Basketball vs Ohlone College

7 p.m.

College of San Mateo Gym (Building 8)

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Ohlone College!

January 31

Men’s Basketball vs Foothill College

7 p.m.

College of San Mateo Gym (Building 8)

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Foothill College!

February 2

Last Day to Drop Semester Length Classes Without Appearing on Record

February 4

Men’s Baseball vs Sacramento City College

2 p.m.

Colts Baseball Field

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

February 5

Internship Fair

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The Grove

Please join us for our Internship Fair! This event is for all students to help you facilitate learning opportunities outside the classroom. These experiences provide opportunities for you to apply classroom theory to "real world" situations thus enhancing academic and career goals. 

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of January 20, 2020

Week of January 20, 2020

January 21

Teatime with TRIO

12-1 p.m.

Building 9, Room 211

A time to sit down with TRIO staff and fellow students over a cup of coffee or tea to check in, play games, and find support. The coffee, tea, and cookies are free and all students are welcome to join.

January 27

Last Day to Drop Semester Length Classes with Eligibility for Partial Refund

Last Day to Add Semester Length Classes

January 28 - 30

Study Abroad in Florence, Italy Information Meetings

Building 3, Room 257
January 28 at 5 p.m.
January 29 at Noon
January 30 at 6 p.m.

Are you looking for an exciting and enriching way to spend your summer? Check out our Introduction to Italian Fashion course taught in Florence Italy! Attend any one of the information meetings.

January 29

Men’s Basketball vs Ohlone College

7 p.m.

College of San Mateo Gym (Building 8)

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Ohlone College!

January 31

Men’s Basketball vs Foothill College

7 p.m.

College of San Mateo Gym (Building 8)

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Foothill College!

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of January 13, 2020

Week of January 13, 2020

January 13, 14 & 15

Welcome Week & Lunar New Year

9 a.m.- 1 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Jan. 14

Upper Lawn

Welcome back to the semester! Come get your updated Student Body Card at Welcome Week! The first 100 students to come visit each day will get free breakfast and school supplies; we can even help you find your classes!

January 15

99.7 NOW on Campus with DJ St. John

11 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Upper Lawn

Welcome back, Cañadians! 99.7 NOW will be on campus to kick off the new semester. Stop by to visit the team and meet  DJ St. John!

Men’s Basketball vs Las Positas College

7 p.m.

College of San Mateo Gym (Building 8)

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Las Positas College!

January 17

Men’s Basketball vs College of San Mateo

7 p.m.

College of San Mateo Gym (Building 8)

Cheer on the Colts as they take on College of San Mateo!

January 18-20

Declared Recess for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 27

Last Day to Drop Semester Length Classes with Eligibility for Partial Refund

Last Day to Add Semester Length Classes

January 29

Men’s Basketball vs Ohlone College

7 p.m.

College of San Mateo Gym (Building 8)

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Ohlone College!

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of December 9, 2019

Week of December 9, 2019

Donate by December 16

Fifth Annual College Jacket & Toy Drive

Cañada College has launched its Fifth Annual Jacket & Toy Drive! The donations for this year’s drive will be benefit families in Half Moon Bay.  

What we need:

New, unused, unwrapped:

• Toys, preferably gender neutral (science sets, sport equipment, board games, etc.)  
• Jackets in all children’s sizes

How you can help:

Drop off donations at any of the following on campus locations by Monday, December 16:

• Building 8 (first floor)
• Office of Student Life & Leadership Development – Building 5, Room 354
• Learning Center – Building 9, Second Floor
• Library – Building 9, Third floor
• Welcome Center- Building 9, First Floor

December 9-12

Late Hours until 11 p.m. in the Library

Library – Building 9, Third Floor

Open until 11 p.m. Monday, 12/9 - Thursday, 12/12

December 10-16

Final Examinations (Day and Evening Classes)

December 11

Therapy Dogs at the Library

12-1 p.m.

Library, Building 9, Third Floor

Back by popular demand, Therapy Dogs will be at the Library and they’re bringing a special guest: Indigo, the Therapy Peacock!

December 16

Day and Evening Classes End

December 18

Men’s Basketball vs Gavilan College

5 p.m.

College of San Mateo Gym (Building 8)

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Gavilan College!

December 24-January 1, 2020

Winter Recess – Campus Closed

January 10

Men’s Basketball vs Chabot College

7 p.m.

College of San Mateo Gym (Building 8)

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Chabot College!

January 13, 2020

Spring Semester Day & Evening Classes Begin

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of December 2, 2019

Week of December 2, 2019

December 2-16

Fifth Annual College Jacket & Toy Drive

Cañada College has launched its Fifth Annual Jacket & Toy Drive! The donations for this year’s drive will be benefit families in Half Moon Bay.  

What we need: 

New, unused, unwrapped:

• Toys, preferably gender neutral (science sets, sport equipment, board games, etc.)  
• Jackets in all children’s sizes

How you can help:

Drop off donations at any of the following on campus locations by Monday, December 16:

• Building 8 (first floor)
• Office of Student Life & Leadership Development – Building 5, Room 354
• Learning Center – Building 9, Second Floor
• Library – Building 9, Third floor
• Welcome Center- Building 9, First Floor

December 2-12

Late Hours until 11 p.m. in Learning Center & Library

Learning Center – Building 9, Second Floor

Open until 11 p.m. Monday, 12/2 - Thursday, 12/5

Library – Building 9, Third Floor

Open until 11 p.m. Monday, 12/9 - Thursday, 12/12

December 3

Holiday Open House

11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.

Building 8

The entire campus community is invited to the Holiday Open House on Tuesday, December 3 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Please stop by Building 8 and visit the President’s Office (8-207), Office of Instruction (8-203), Office of Student Services (8-210) and Office of Administrative Services (8-116) for holiday cheer and delicious treats.

Tea Time with TRIO

2-3 p.m.

Building 9, Room 257A – in the back of STEM

Come chat and have a cup, or two, of tea with us!

December 4

De-stress Day

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The Grove

Time to distress! Join Student Senate before finals for a fun, relaxing celebration. First 100 who bring their Cañada Fall 2019 Student Body Card will get a free meal. Free blue books and scantrons available!

Finals Success Day

1-4 p.m.

Learning Center & STEM Center (Building 9, Second Floor)

Students can participate in workshops, activities, and receive advice and strategies from Peer Mentors and staff on how to do well on their finals. Snacks and prizes will also be offered. RSVP here.

December 6

Dance Motion XIII

7:30 p.m.

Main Theatre, Building 3

Experience student performances from the Cañada College Dance Department, including Salsa, Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz Dance and Modern Dance Styles. Suggested donation of $5.

December 10-16

Final Examinations (Day and Evening Classes)

December 16

Day and Evening Classes End