Month: October 2010

You need to learn to say “NO”

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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Time Management

There are certain types of people in the world and a people pleaser is one of them. I, myself must admit to be one of them. John McGowan, Career Center Coordinator, shared some great advice to the group of students that attended this event. One memorable statement was, “Only you can take care of you and manage your time. You cannot tend to others demands until you take care of your own.” Such simple obvious advice proved to be monumental in my life.

I encourage all students to attend these free  workshops, available here at GCC.It also gives a SDS credit for students trying to receive the Leadership Certificate.From the very beginning of the semester I had noticed little by little I was wearing myself out too thin. This program was a godsend for many students like me, who are over worked and sleep deprived.This workshop helped pinpoint “time wasters”  and develop steps to break these bad habits. Think about it look at all the distractions students are faced with today with social networking sites and other technologies on the rise. What is your time waster and are you willing to take the steps in order to achieve your semester goals?

Up coming events…

Blood Drive

Wednesday 6th October and Thursday 7th October from 11:00 am-4:00 pm.

SAVE A LIFE TODAY!


-Kiley

SALSA MAGIC – Interactive Latin Dance Party!

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Hey it’s Kiley, and boy do I have a story to share with you! I had the opportunity to interview two very talented people in Salsa Magic and see firsthand what all the fuss was about.Their was a sense of mystical energy in the student union on Tuesday, September 21, at 7:00pm.

Lee Smith Jr. ,the creator of the show, “If you could mix party and lessons on dancing, that’s Salsa Magic. It’s a three hour extravaganza”.

I chatted with Aguilar before the show and she shared some interesting tidbits about the show.A talented team of two Kat Aguilar and Lee Smith Jr. have been sharing the magic for about a year now.Smith had started the show 8 years ago.I personally, have been involved in theater at an early age.Dancing was never my strong suit,however. I could sense that performing was almost second nature to her. Speaking of Smith, Aguilar shared, “He has a great teaching style and hes a clown on the mic”.

An interesting concept Smith asked several students the question “What is your heritage”. This was supposed to encourage cultural diversity. I personally have Irish, German, and English roots.Now whats yours?

I had the opportunity to see some of the prep work that is taken place before the curtain goes up, metaphorically speaking.It’s a big job for not only the performers, but the CAB volunteers as well. To plan an event big or small takes time,skills, and bodies. I feel that CAB volunteers should be acknowledged for their efforts and I would like it known that they are doing a fantastic job!

Regarding the amount of student attendance, Vice President of the Student Government,Khilna Samat, said “Immense improvement from last year”.

Smith stated, ” There is no competition. This is the only Latin dance show/party in the country”

If you didn’t get the chance to enjoy the fun feel free to look at this talented act’s website:

http://www.thecollegeagency.com/artists/salsa_magic.cfm

Want to see videos of the event feel free to check out the following links:

Salsa Magic

^ click if you didn’t get the wonderful opportunity to see this talented duet perform at GCC!

Salsa Magic: part 2

^watch the magic happen here at GCC!

GCC students want to dance.

^free style dance moves

Teaching GCC students how to salsa dance.

^Just click!

NIGHT LIFE IN THE UNION

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Tuesday, September-29th-2010

Jared Mahone, a recording artist from Columbus Ohio, kindly performed his music for anyone that was interested in listening in the student union. It was a wonderful experience and something different to bop your head to. He also beat boxed and gave us a little bit of Michael Jackson (you cannot go wrong with that :-). Jared Mahone has been doing music for five years. His parents did music in the country, so with that Jared grew up into music. He also graduated college and performed at different schools. His uncle was a writer and inspires his music. You can call this a family business and Jared is within the third generation. He does not really categorize his music in the typical genres of music; he calls it ” Soulful Groove Funky Pop”.

After his great performance, he sold some of his shirts, CDs, stickers, and pins. Students were excited to buy, get autographs, take pictures, and chat. I also got a picture with him. What a great guy.

Jared is writing a new song every week. To listen to his music, you can check out his website at http://www.JaredMahone.com

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Ebony!