Cañada College Outreach Newsletter

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As Summer kicks-off, Cañada College is excited to host the Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula (BGCP) Future Grads Program on campus. The week of June 8 through June 11, our campus came to life as BGCP high school students took part in workshops and career fair. Future Grads supports students to and through college graduation. Students receive counseling for applications, financial aid forms, and college selection.

Cañada programs such as Promise, RadTech, ECE, TRiO and many more joined the fun! Sharing information and resources with these future grads to explore their options. We will be hosting BGCP Middle School students in the coming weeks. Be sure to say hello!

On Saturday, June 13, 2026, Cañada College proudly participated in the San Mateo County Pride Celebration, which happened in San Mateo’s Central Park! The countywide event was a space to champion inclusion and wellness for LGBTQ+ folx in our county. Our Office of Equity came with LGBTQ+ resources and worked with our Outreach ambassadors to do a drum demonstration—linking to the celebration’s theme of “Unite, Empower, Resist.” It was great to see hundreds of attendees and their families walking around, visiting tables that included local nonprofits, religious groups, craft vendors and more. There were also food trucks and performances. We heard from various attendees that they loved “the vibe” and that “the energy was really great, especially at a time when we really need it”.

On Friday, June 19, 2026 we were welcomed to Belle Haven Community Campus to observe and celebrate Juneteenth through food, music, storytelling, and dance. Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. Cañada enjoyed the opportunity to share space and resources with the community! Thank you to everyone that stopped by!

On June 24, 2026 we kicked-off the weekly Boys & Girls Club of Peninsula Middle School Summer Program! For the next four weeks we will host middle school students from Redwood City to learn about our various programs such as Digital Art & Animation, Early Childhood Development, and supporting programs such as Middle College.

Our goal is to provide early exposure to college for our local middle schoolers!

📆Saturday, July 4, 2026

🕑9:00 am - 5:00 pm

📍Downtown Redwood City

📆Tuesday, July 14, 2026 AND

📆Thursday, July 16, 2026

🕑5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

📍JobTrain Menlo Park

College Recruiter

Maggie is a seasoned higher education professional with extensive experience in student services and student development. Over the years, Maggie has designed and led comprehensive orientation programs, leadership workshops, and cohort-based learning initiatives that guide students through personal and academic growth.

Maggie grew up in South City and is a graduate of Skyline College and San Francisco State University! From developing culturally responsive programming to mentoring first-generation Latine students, her work is grounded in the belief that representation and cultural affirmation are critical to student success. Drawing on a strong foundation in student development and mentorship, they approach recruitment as an opportunity to build relationships, reduce access barriers, and support students—especially those from underrepresented backgrounds—as they navigate the path to higher education.

Maggie can be reached at depazfernandezm@smccd.edu or 650-381-2243.

2026 Goal: Maggie looks forward to staying active by playing soccer and taking boxing classes! ⚽

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Phone: (650) 306-3444

Email: canadaoutreach@smccd.edu