Cañada College News

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of April 14, 2025

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Upcoming Summer & Fall Registration Dates

Summer 2025 registration for all students opens today! Priority Registration for Fall 2025 will start on April 30. To qualify for priority registration, you must have an updated Student Education Plan (SEP) on file by noon on April 25 for Fall 2025. To create or update your SEP, please schedule an Academic Counseling Appointment on the Student Success Link page. Students who meet this deadline will receive a registration appointment via email or text and can register through WebSMART starting at 7 a.m. on their assigned date. If you miss the SEP deadline, registration opens May 14 for Fall 2025. For more details and support, visit Admissions and Records' Registration page.

Thursday, April 17: No Classes & Offices Closed

This Thursday, April 17, is Flex Day. There are no classes and all Cañada offices and student services are closed. Flex Day is a day dedicated to the professional development of Cañada employees.

Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month

Cañada College is proud to be an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). Among our student body, 15% identify as Asian, 5% as Filipinx and 1% as Pacific Islander. Cañada’s AANHPI community reflects a rich diversity of ethnicities, cultures, identities, languages and immigration stories—contributing to the broader AANHPI population, which includes more than 45 distinct ethnic groups across the United States. Recognizing that May is a busy time with finals and end-of-year activities, Cañada College is celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month across both April and May. Be sure to check out the calendar of events, which will culminate in the AANHPI Graduation Celebration on May 13, 2025. The campus community can download AANHPI Zoom backgrounds here and AANHPI an e-signature banner here!

Run for Student Office and be a Part of ASCC!

Your student government, the Associated Students of Cañada College (ASSC), is holding their election this Spring! Officers will be elected by their classmates this April then serve their term for all of Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. Packets are live on the Student Senate website – students are encouraged to use their voice, create positive change and become the next impactful council on campus. To run, students need to plan to be enrolled in at least 5 units (Senator position), 6 units (Executive position) for the Fall 2025 - they must have at least a 2.0 GPA to run and must be prepared to make the commitment to student government (attending meetings, training and events).

Find Comfort Between the Covers — of Books and Plushies!

The Cañada Library is looking to adopt giant plushie siblings for Share Bear, the Library’s resident study companion. Click here to submit your vote before Friday, 4/18. Sponsored by The Center for Student Life and Leadership Development Vending Commission.

Pick Up Free Red Cards

Red Cards from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center outline key constitutional rights for everyone, regardless of immigration status. Red Cards are available in both English and Spanish. Please encourage students and colleagues to pick up a free card at:

Building 5

Outreach (Building 5, Room 108)
Cañada Market (Building 5, Room, 202)

Building 8

President’s Office (Building 8, Room 206)
Office of VPSS (Building 8, Room 209)

Building 9

Admissions & Records (Building 9, First Floor)
Welcome Center (Building 9, First Floor)
COLTS-U Transfer Center (Building 9, Room 106)
Undocumented Community Center (Building 9, Room 118)
EOPS (Building 9, Room 133)
VROC (Building 9, Room 151)
Learning Center (Building 9, Second Floor)
Library (Building 9, Third Floor)

Building 17

Cultural Center (Building 17, Room 107)

Building 18

Middle College office (Building 18, Room 111)
SparkPoint office (Building 18, Rooms 106/115)

Building 22

Office of Public Safety (Building 22, Room 106)

SMCCCD Undocumented Community Resources Website

The SMCCCD Undocumented Community Resources site offers guidance and support for undocumented students, staff and families. This hub provides information on legal and financial aid resources, campus ally programs and community partnerships. We encourage you to explore these resources, and don’t hesitate to ask for help whenever needed.

Upcoming Events

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

Tuesday, April 15

Watch Party: 7th Annual CCC LGBTQ+ Summit (virtual session)

9:00am - 2:30pm
Cultural Center, Reparative Room, Building 17, Room 109

Barcelona Fall 2025 Information Session #7

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online

Peace of Mind

12:30pm - 1:00pm
PCC, Building 5, Room 303

(Baseball) Chabot vs. Cañada

2:30pm - 5:30pm
Colts Field

Creating Space: Art Sessions

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107

Wednesday, April 16

Watch Party: 7th Annual CCC LGBTQ+ Summit (virtual session)

9:00am - 2:00pm
Cultural Center, Reparative Room, Building 17, Room 109

Earth Fest 2025

10:00am - 2:00pm
The Grove (Building 5)

Grand Canyon University Tabling

12:00pm - 2:00pm
The Grove (Building 5)

We 🧡 Social Sciences

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Building 9, Room 307 (Social Sciences Hub)

Eco Painting Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cultural Center, Reparative Room, Building 17, Room 109

SMCCCD Board of Trustees Study Session

6:00pm
SMCCCD District Office

Creating Space: Art Session

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107

Thursday, April 17

Flex Day (No Classes)

All Day

Recruitment Weekdays: City Year Hiring & Info Session

11:00am - 1:00pm
The Grove (Building 5)

Recruitment Weekdays: Breathe California Hiring & Info Session

11:00am - 1:00pm
The Grove (Building 5)

Public Assistance Programs

12:30pm - 3:00pm
Building 9, Room 133

Application Workshop at North Fair Oaks Library

6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Fair Oaks Library, 2510 Middlefield, Redwood City, CA 94063

Friday, April 18

STAR Asian Art Museum Field Trip

10:00am - 2:00pm
Asian Art Museum

Star Party

7:00pm - 9:30pm
Observatory, Building 24

Tuesday, April 22

Eco Elegance - Fashion Show

11:00am - 1:00pm
Building 3, Main Theater

Peace of Mind

12:30pm - 1:00pm
PCC, Building 5, Room 303

Grammar and Editing Workshop - Gerund and Infinitive

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Building 9, Room 206

UC Transfer Admission Planner (TAP) Workshop

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Building 13, Room 233

(Baseball) De Anza vs. Cañada

2:30pm - 5:30pm
Colts Field

Fake News vs Real News

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Classroom 9-312

Wednesday, April 23

Last Day to Withdraw From Semester Length Classes

All Day

Lei Making Workshop

11:00am - 12:00pm
Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107

Thursday, April 24

Summer Rome 2025 Meet and Greet

12:00pm - 1:30pm
College of San Mateo, Building 10, Room 468

(Baseball) San Mateo vs. Cañada

2:30pm - 5:30pm
Colts Field

Friday, April 25

Equity and Enchiladas: Help Brainstorm Actions for the New 3-Year Student Equity and Achievement Plan

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107

Sneaker Ball

5:00pm - 7:30pm
CSM - Building 10 - Bayview Dining Room

Tuesday, April 29

MLA Citation Basics

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Library Classroom 9-312

APA Citation Basics

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Library Classroom 9-312

MLA Citation Basics

3:00pm - 3:30pm

APA Basics

4:00pm - 4:30pm

Creating Space: Art Sessions

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107

Reoccurring Events

Through May 15

Art Gallery: Paul Wonner & Theophilus Brown Painting is its Own Language

Building 9, Room 152, Art Gallery

Every Tuesday

Free Groceries – Weekly Food Distribution

11:00am - 1:00pm
Lot 6

Every Wednesday

Ruck N’ Walk

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Building 9, Room 151

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

SparkPoint Market

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

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

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of April 7, 2025

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Apply for Spring 2025 Degree and Certificate

The last day for students to apply for their Spring 2025 Degree and Certificate and be included in the Commencement program is Friday, April 11, 2025. Students must meet with a counselor to submit the graduation petition. Please schedule an appointment through the Student Success Link portal or by contacting the Welcome Center at (650) 306-3452 or canadawelcomecenter@smccd.edu. We recommend that students make an appointment as soon as possible. Note: Students applying after Friday, April 11, 2025, may still participate in the Commencement ceremony, however, name will not appear in the Commencement program. In addition to the students who are grad candidates for the Spring 2025 term, students who were confirmed and awarded a degree/certificate for the Summer 2024 and Fall 2024 term are also invited to participate in the Commencement ceremony.

Upcoming Summer & Fall Registration Dates

Priority registration for Summer 2025 begins April 8 and for Fall 2025 on April 30. To qualify for priority registration, you must have an updated Student Education Plan (SEP) on file by noon on April 4 for Summer 2025 and by noon on April 25 for Fall 2025. To create or update your SEP, please schedule an Academic Counseling Appointment on the Student Success Link page. Students who meet this deadline will receive a registration appointment via email or text and can register through WebSMART starting at 7 a.m. on their assigned date. If you miss the SEP deadline, registration opens later: April 15 for Summer 2025 and May 14 for Fall 2025. For more details and support, visit Admissions and Records' Registration page.

Become Our Student Speaker at Commencement! Apply by Thursday April 10

Are you a graduating student with a story to share? We're looking for the next voice to inspire and celebrate with our graduating class at Cañada College. Share your story on stage and apply to be our student speaker today. The deadline to submit your application deadline is Thursday, April 10 at Noon/12 p.m. Apply here. Please contact CANStudentLife@my.smccd.edu for questions.

Free SamTrans Bus Pass for Students

SMCCCD students can apply for a free Way2Go unlimited SamTrans bus pass, valid through July 31, 2025. Passes are first come, first served, and students must be enrolled in at least 1 unit in the District to apply. For questions, contact Cañada SparkPoint.

Run for Student Office and be a Part of ASCC

Your student government (the ASSC) is holding their election this Spring! Officers will be elected by their classmates this April then serve their term for all of Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. Packets are live on the Student Senate website – we encourage students to use their voice, create positive change and become our next impactful council on campus. To run, students need to plan to be enrolled in at least 5 units (Senator position), 6 units (Executive position) for the Fall 2025 - they must have at least a 2.0 GPA to run and must be prepared to make the commitment to student government (attending meetings, training and events).

Upcoming Events

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

Tuesday, April 8

Grammar and Editing Workshop - Comma Splices

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Building 9, Room 206

Wednesday, April 9

Cañada College Spring Job Fair at The Grove

11:00am - 1:30pm
The Grove (Building 5)

Eid Al-Fitr

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Building 23, Rooftop

Interest Area Speaker Series: Ahmad Walker

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Building 9, Room 154

Writing Center Workshop: Using Quotes + Paraphrasing

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online

Thursday, April 10

Summer Rome 2025 Meet and Greet

12:00pm - 1:30pm
College of San Mateo, Building 10 Room 468

(Baseball) San Mateo vs. Cañada

2:30pm - 5:30pm
Colts Field

Cañada College Honors Research Showcase Day 1

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Building 13, Room 330

Exhibition Reception: Paul Wonner & Theophilus Brown Painting is its Own Language

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Building 9, Room 152, Art Gallery

Finding and Understanding Peer-review Scholarly Articles

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Library Classroom 9-312

Friday, April 11

Last Day to Apply for Degree – Certificate

All Day

Cañada College Honors Research Showcase Day 2

10:00am - 1:00pm
Building 13, Room 334

Tuesday, April 15

Barcelona Fall 2025 Information Session #7

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online

(Baseball) Chabot vs. Cañada

2:30pm - 5:30pm
Colts Field

Creating Space: Art Sessions

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Building 17, Room 107

Wednesday, April 16

Earth Fest 2025

10:00am - 2:00pm
The Grove (Building 5)

Grand Canyon University Tabling

12:00pm - 2:00pm
The Grove (Building 5)

We 🧡 Social Sciences

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Building 9, Room 307

Eco Painting Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Building 17, Room 109

SMCCCD Board of Trustees Study Session

6:00pm
SMCCCD District Office

Creating Space: Art Session

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Building 17, Room 107

Thursday, April 17

Flex Day (No Classes)

All Day

Recruitment Weekdays: City Year Hiring & Info Session

11:00am - 1:00pm
The Grove (Building 5)

Public Assistance Programs

12:30pm - 3:00pm
Building 9, Room 133

Application Workshop at North Fair Oaks Library

6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Fair Oaks Library, 2510 Middlefield, Redwood City, CA 94063

Friday, April 18

STAR Asian Art Museum Field Trip

10:00am - 2:00pm
Asian Art Museum

Star Party

7:00pm - 9:30pm
Observatory, Building 24

Tuesday, April 22

Eco Elegance - Fashion Show

11:00am - 1:00pm
Building 3, Main Theater

Grammar and Editing Workshop - Gerund and Infinitive

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Building 9, Room 206

UC Transfer Admission Planner (TAP) Workshop

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Building 13, Room 233

(Baseball) De Anza vs. Cañada

2:30pm - 5:30pm
Colts Field

Fake News vs Real News

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Classroom 9-312

Reoccurring Events

Through May 15

Art Gallery: Paul Wonner & Theophilus Brown Painting is its Own Language

Building 9, Room 152, Art Gallery

Every Tuesday

Free Groceries – Weekly Food Distribution

11:00am - 1:00pm
Lot 6

Every Wednesday

Ruck N’ Walk

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Building 9, Room 151

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

SparkPoint Market

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

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

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of March 24, 2025

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Apply for Spring 2025 Degree and Certificate

Financial Aid Deadline April 2

The priority deadline for financial aid in California has extended to April 2. Now is the time to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). Visit the Financial Aid website for more information.

Upcoming Summer & Fall Registration Dates

Become Our Student Speaker at Commencement! Apply by Thursday April 10

Are you a graduating student with a story to share? We're looking for the next voice to inspire and celebrate with our graduating class at Cañada College. Share your story on stage and apply to be our student speaker today. The deadline to submit your application deadline is Thursday, April 4 at Noon/12 p.m. Apply here. Please contact CANStudentLife@my.smccd.edu for questions.

Celebrate Women's History Month

March is Women’s History Month! Celebrate by honoring the achievements and contributions of women throughout history and check the college calendar for upcoming events. Show your support by using a special Zoom backgrounds designed by Cañada Students in the Menlo Studio program.

Apply for a Free $200 Clipper Card or FasTrak Transponder

The Community Transportation Benefit Program (or Highway 101 Program) will provide a FREE $200 Clipper Card or FasTrak Transponder.

The Clipper Card is valid for SamTrans, BART and Caltrain
The Transponder pays for Bay Area tolls

Eligibility criteria:

Resident of San Mateo County, and
Age 18 or older, and
Earning an individual income at or below 60% of San Mateo County's Area Median Income (AMI). Please see details in the application below.
Have not received this benefit in the previous 12 months

Please note that if you applied for, or received, the Way2Go bus pass, you are still eligible to apply for this benefit. Please fill out this application form and attend Cañada College’s Transportation Day on Tuesday, April 16 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in The Grove.

Upcoming Events

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

Tuesday, March 25

Grammar and Editing Workshop - Hands on Editing: Help with your Writing

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Building 9, Room 206

VROC Open House

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Building 9, Room 151

(Baseball) San Francisco vs. Cañada

2:30pm - 5:30pm
Colts Field

Wednesday, March 26

San Jose State University Representatives at Cañada College

10:00am - 2:00pm
Building 9, Room 106

SMCCCD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

6:00pm
Jefferson Union High School District Offices

Thursday, March 27

Personal Statement Storytelling Event

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Building 9, 2nd Floor (Writing Center)

Friday, March 28

(Women’s Tennis) West Valley vs. Cañada

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Colts Tennis Court

Know your Rights | Conozca Sus Derechos

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Online

Saturday, March 29

(Baseball) San Francisco vs. Cañada

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Colts Field

Sunday, March 30- Saturday, April 5

Spring Recess

All Day

Monday, March 31

Cesar Chavez Day (Holiday) – No Classes and Office Closed

All Day

Thursday, April 3

Public Assistance Programs

12:30pm - 3:00pm
Building 9, Room 133

(Baseball) De Anza vs. Cañada

2:30pm - 5:30pm
Colts Field

Saturday, April 5

Redwood Symphony: Tchaikovsky’s Pathetique

8:00pm - 10:00pm
Building 3, Main Theater

Tuesday, April 8

Grammar and Editing Workshop - Comma Splices

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Building 9, Room 206

Reoccurring Events

Through May 15

Art Gallery: Paul Wonner & Theophilus Brown Painting is its Own Language

Building 9, Room 152, Art Gallery

Every Tuesday

Free Groceries – Weekly Food Distribution

11:00am - 1:00pm
Lot 6

Every Wednesday

Ruck N’ Walk

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Building 9, Room 151

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

SparkPoint Market

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

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

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of March 17, 2025

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Apply for Spring 2025 Degree and Certificate

Financial Aid Deadline April 2

Become Our Student Speaker at Commencement! Apply by Thursday April 10

Are you a graduating student with a story to share? We're looking for the next voice to inspire and celebrate with our graduating class at Cañada College. Share your story on stage and apply to be our student speaker today. The deadline to submit your application deadline is Thursday, April 4 at Noon/12 p.m. Apply here. Please contact CANStudentLife@my.smccd.edu for questions.

Celebrate Women's History Month

Save the Date: Eco Elegance Fashion Show

This Earth Day, join the Cañada College Fashion Design & Merchandising Department for an inspiring student-led fashion show celebrating sustainability and creativity. The Eco Elegance event (held on Tuesday, April 22 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Building 3, Main Theater) showcases innovative designs that blend style with environmental consciousness, highlighting the talents of our emerging student designers. This free program includes booths offering insights into sustainability, fast fashion and mindful design practices.. Don’t miss this celebration of artistry and eco-conscious design!