Cañada College Recognized Statewide for Marketing & Promotional Campaigns

The Cañada College Marketing & Outreach Department has been recognized by its peers, receiving two significant awards from the Community College Public Relations Organization (CCPRO) for its marketing, design and promotional work. Megan Rodriguez Antone, Jose Garcia, Mayra Arellano and Michael Ryan were recognized during CCPRO’s 2019 conference, which was held in San Diego. CCPRO is the organization representing community college public relations professionals from across California.
The Cañada team brought home two honors, called PRO Awards. The awards include First Place in the Marketing Campaign category for Cañada’s 50th Anniversary Celebration and Third Place in the Promotional Category for the Launch of the Campus Shuttle. 

Cañada College was one of 41 community colleges or districts to receive a PRO Award this year. Judges selected winners in almost 42 categories from 343 submissions.

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of April 15, 2019

Week of April 15, 2019

April 16

Stress Less Day

11 a.m.-1 p.m.

The Grove

The Active Minds Club, in collaboration with the Globe Club and LatinX, is hosting Stress Less Day, an event geared to promote self-care and change the conversation about mental health.

Tea with a Social Scientist

12-1 p.m.

Building 9, Room 307 (Social Sciences Hub)

Enjoy tea and snacks with Professor Jessica Kaven, Communication Studies. Discussion topic: Interpersonal Communication. Tea and snacks will be provided.

April 17-21

Cañada Theatre Department Presents: Lighten Up – a Comedy Festival to Celebrate Spring

April 17 at 11:10 a.m. (Donation Only)

April 20 at 8 p.m. (Pricing Below)

April 21 at 8 p.m. (Pricing Below))

Flex Theatre (Building 3, Room 129)

Enjoy seven short comedic plays to celebrate the return of the light! Come join the Cañada Theatre Arts Department for an hour of laughs - you’ve earned it! Price: $5 for students, $10 for Seniors and $15 general admission.

April 17

Career Center Spring Job Fair

11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Building 5 – Career Center (Near The Grove)

Please join for our Spring Job Fair. This event is a great way to explore potential career fields and job openings with employers. Come as you are with lots of questions and copies of your resume. There will be free food for everyone! See a list of attending employers HERE.

Teatime with TRIO

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Building 9-257A

Enjoy a time to sit down with TRIO staff, over a cup of coffee or tea and cookies, to catch up, check in, and get/find support. The coffee, tea, and cookies are free and all students are welcome to join.

STEM Speaker Series

5-6 p.m.

Building 6, Room 101/102

Featured speaker is Cañada Faculty Member Dr. Attila Elteto. The theme of his talk is Teaching Science: Passing on Your Intellectual Genes.

April 18

CIETL Session: What Will Cañada’s Meta Majors Be? Join the Conversation

2:10-3:30 p.m.

Building 6, Room 101/102

Please join for an interactive sorting and discussion activity discussing Meta Majors! All are encouraged to attend. 

April 23

Khmer New Year Festival

11 a.m.- 2 p.m.

The Grove

Enjoy free lunch, fun activities and prize-winning games. The event is open to everyone!

Campus Construction Forum

2 p.m.

Building 6, Room 101/102

The SMCCCD Facilities team will provide an update on the progress of the Cañada capital projects—what’s been done and what we can expect to see happen heading into the fall semester. 

April 24

We LOVE Social Sciences!

12:30-3 p.m.

Building 9, Room 307 (Social Sciences Hub)

Learn more about Social Sciences majors, careers and classes, transfer requirements and planning, Honors, College for Working Adults and more!

April 25

Last Day to Withdraw from Semester Length Classes

Tea with a Social Scientist

11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Building 9, Room 307 (Social Sciences Hub)

Enjoy tea and snacks with Professor Natalie Alizaga, Psychology. Discussion topic: Self‐Care for College Students

Connect to College Night

6-8:30 p.m.

The Grove

Cañada’s annual Open House where the community will learn about College and Career Opportunities at Cañada College! Join for a night of engagement, and meet Cañada students, faculty, staff, administrators and alumni. Learn how Cañada can help you reach your transfer and career goals! Register at canadacollege.edu/connect

Astronomy to get telescope sheds

In an effort to simplify telescope setup and to make observation nights more accessible and frequent the Astronomy Department has been working with architects to build a new enclosure with a concrete base, telescope mounts and protective sheds. The enclosure may be ready to use by the fall semester of 2019, about the same time that Astronomy classes are also moving to the new Science Building 23.

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of March 25, 2019

Week of March 25, 2019

March 26

Cañada Women’s Tennis vs City College of San Francisco

2 p.m.

At City College of San Francisco

Cheer on Colts Tennis as they take on City College of San Francisco on their campus. More info can be found on the website: https://canadacollege.edu/tennis-women/schedule.php

March 27

Sexual Assault Awareness Day

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Defense Training, Free Lunch, Awareness Activities

12:30 p.m.-1:10 p.m.: Demystifying Social Media + Sexual Harassment Workshop

Building 5, The Grove

Sponsored by the Associated Students of Cañada College and the PreMedical and Biomedical Research Club.

March 28

Chicano/a Identity Talk

11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Building 6, Room 101/102

Presented by Leadership Over Lunch: join us for a presentation & discussion on Chicano/a identity.

Find Your Voice

6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Cañada’s Main Theatre

If you have ever taken a class from Vera Quijano, you know how passionate she is about salsa dancing and yoga. After sustaining a traumatic brain injury, her world fell apart. Please join us for this brief presentation on the effects of female concussion, and the value of finding your voice, sharing your story, and inspiring positive change through the arts.

March 29

Flex Day (No Classes)

Supporting Our Students in an AB 705 Environment and Beyond

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Building 6, Room 101/102

Please join us on March 29th for a convening of our key stakeholders in the areas of student support that will be most impacted by AB 705 implementation. This mini-retreat will take place from 9:00am – 12:00pm in room 6-101/102 and will allow us the time and space to take an in-depth look at what we’re currently doing to support our incoming students, and what steps we need to take between now and end of summer to prepare for this new landscape.

Key Outcomes:

• Gain a shared understanding of our current programs and services along with their strengths and growth opportunities
• Get updated on multiple measures placement for math and English courses
• Surface our most pressing needs; how to scale up support, identify potential gaps in support, and define our messaging to students
• Create a framework for what an interlinked, holistic student support approach will look like on our campus for fall 2019 and beyond

Please encourage anyone with an interest in placement/assessment, tutoring, supplemental instruction, mentoring, retention and related areas to attend this event.

Have questions? Want to help plan and/or provide help at this event?

Please contact: David Reed, reedd@smccd.edu, (650) 306-3470

Cañada Women’s Tennis vs West Valley

2 p.m.

At Cañada College

Cheer on Colts Tennis as they take on West Valley on our campus. More info can be found on the website: https://canadacollege.edu/tennis-women/schedule.php

March 31

Spring Recess (No Classes)

April 1

Cesar Chavez Day Observed (Holiday)

April 9

International  Transfer Fair

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Cañada College Grove, Building 5

Come meet international admissions representatives from more than thirty 4-year colleges and universities. The representatives can tell you about transfer opportunities and scholarships available for international students.  The event is open to all students!

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of March 18, 2019

Week of March 18, 2019

Transfer Center Workshops & College/University Representative Visits Spring 2019

View upcoming transfer center workshops, and visits from colleges/university representative at https://canadacollege.edu/transfercenter/

March 18

Honors Program Site Visit

On Monday, March 18, 2019, the Canada College Honors Transfer Program will host a site visit team from the UCLA Transfer Alliance Program (UCLA-TAP). UCLA-TAP certifies select CA community college Honors Programs and provides priority transfer and scholarship opportunities to our Honors Graduates.

March 19

Study Abroad Information Session

12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

Building 3, Room 104

Learn about the history of hip-hop as you visit with local artists and activists in Brazil for two weeks this summer while earning UC/CSU transferable credit. Live like a local student for a semester in Barcelona or Florence as you make progress towards your degree. Or transfer to earn your bachelor’s degree in Business in Rennes, France! Scholarships are available for eligible students. Deadlines are closing soon. 

For more information, email studyabroad@smccd.edu.

March 22

Cañada Women’s Tennis vs Monterey Peninsula

2 p.m.

At Cañada College

Cheer on Colts Tennis as they take on Monterey Peninsula on our campus. More info can be found on the website: https://canadacollege.edu/tennis-women/schedule.php

March 26

Cañada Women’s Tennis vs City College of San Francisco

2 p.m.

At City College of San Francisco

Cheer on Colts Tennis as they take on City College of San Francisco on their campus. More info can be found on the website: https://canadacollege.edu/tennis-women/schedule.php

March 27

Sexual Assault Awareness Day

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Defense Training, Free Lunch, Awareness Activities

12:30 p.m.-1:10 p.m.: Demystifying Social Media + Sexual Harassment Workshop

Building 5, The Grove

Sponsored by the Associated Students of Cañada College and the PreMedical and Biomedical Research Club.

March 28

Chicano/a Identity Talk

11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Building 6, Room 101/102

Presented by Leadership Over Lunch: join us for a presentation & discussion on Chicano/a identity.

March 29

Flex Day (No Classes)

Supporting Our Students in an AB 705 Environment and Beyond

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Building 6, Room 101/102

Please join us on March 29th for a convening of our key stakeholders in the areas of student support that will be most impacted by AB 705 implementation. This mini-retreat will take place from 9:00am – 12:00pm in room 6-101/102 and will allow us the time and space to take an in-depth look at what we’re currently doing to support our incoming students, and what steps we need to take between now and end of summer to prepare for this new landscape.

Key Outcomes:

-        Gain a shared understanding of our current programs and services along with their strengths and growth opportunities

-        Get updated on multiple measures placement for math and English courses

-        Surface our most pressing needs; how to scale up support, identify potential gaps in support, and define our messaging to students

-        Create a framework for what an interlinked, holistic student support approach will look like on our campus for fall 2019 and beyond

Please encourage anyone with an interest in placement/assessment, tutoring, supplemental instruction, mentoring, retention and related areas to attend this event.

Have questions? Want to help plan and/or provide help at this event?

Please contact: David Reed, reedd@smccd.edu, (650) 306-3470

Cañada Women’s Tennis vs West Valley

2 p.m.

At Cañada College

Cheer on Colts Tennis as they take on West Valley on our campus. More info can be found on the website: https://canadacollege.edu/tennis-women/schedule.php

March 31

Spring Recess (No Classes)

April 1

Cesar Chavez Day Observed (Holiday)

Cañada Star Party - March 8, 2019

On Friday night, March 8th Cañada Astronomy hosted its Spring Star Party. After a week of gloomy weather the skies cleared just in time to entertain over thirty sky enthusiasts. Facilities and Public Safety helped put on the event by closing off Lot 10 for the event. Guests had an opportunity to look at the Great Orion Nebula, the Seven Sisters, and even a galaxy. Professor Elteto was eagerly answering questions about the birth and death of stars, as well as entertain the group with tales of the constellation Orion. One enthusiastic student brought her young children as well to look through the telescopes.
The students of the Astronomy Club hosted the event in Building 21 with some food, a gravity well demonstration, as well as a lecture on Black Holes.

Cañada Astronomy hosts star parties open to the public each semester. Our fall semester Star Party is likely to be in October.

What's Happening at Cañada College: Week of March 11, 2019

Week of March 11, 2019

March 10-13

Student Life CLOSED

We apologize for the inconvenience.  If you need to print please know that you may do so in the Library with your current Student Body Card. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to serving you soon!

March 12

Cañada Women’s Golf vs Mission College

2 p.m.

Mission College

Cheer on Colts Golf as they take on Mission College on their campus. More info can be found on the website: https://canadacollege.edu/tennis-women/schedule.php

Cañada Men’s Baseball vs Harthell College

2:30 p.m.

Cañada College Baseball Field

Cheer on the Colts as they take on Harthell College right here on campus at 2:30 pm!

March 13

Topics of Interest (TOI): Things to Know About Transferring to a UC in the Social Sciences

11:15 a.m.-12:30pm

Building 9-307

Two Cañada College alumni return to share their experiences  transferring into a UC as a Social Sciences major. Among other  topics, they will discuss what students should think about  before transferring and what students should do now as they  prepare to transfer. Speakers: Katherine Ramirez & Autumn  McMahon, Cañada Alumni

Teatime with TRIO

11:30 a.m.-1:00pm

Building 9-257A

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

March 18

Honors Program Site Visit

On Monday, March 18, 2019, the Canada College Honors Transfer Program will host a site visit team from the UCLA Transfer Alliance Program (UCLA-TAP). UCLA-TAP certifies select CA community college Honors Programs and provides priority transfer and scholarship opportunities to our Honors Graduates.

March 19

Study Abroad Information Session

12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

Building 3, Room 104

Learn about the history of hip-hop as you visit with local artists and activists in Brazil for two weeks this summer while earning UC/CSU transferable credit. Live like a local student for a semester in Barcelona or Florence as you make progress towards your degree. Or transfer to earn your bachelor’s degree in Business in Rennes, France! Scholarships are available for eligible students. Deadlines are closing soon. 

For more information, email studyabroad@smccd.edu.