Campus Life

There are a variety of things going on at GCC for all students to get involved in!

Get Ready for Orientation

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New Student Orientation is quickly approaching!

Orientation is designed to help new students – on campus or online – and their families transition to life as a GCC Cougar. You’ll be able to meet current GCC students, take a tour of the Batavia campus, meet faculty and staff, and most importantly, begin to form friendships with other new Cougars!

New Student Orientation sessions are held at the Batavia Campus from 8:30am – 1:00pm:

  • July 10
  • July 17
  • July 24
  • July 31
  • August 20

Register today!

We have an awesome Orientation Team who work hard at each of our five New Student Orientation sessions. Get to know them before you come to campus!

Taylor Gayton Taylor Gayton

Hometown: Oakfield, NY
Major: Liberal Arts and Science
Campus Involvement: Alpha Epsilon Gamma and Cougarettes Dance Team
Fun Fact: I love meeting new people. It’s something I always look forward to doing. Especially because I am a social person.

Janelle PothierJanelle Pothier

Hometown: Ogdensburg, NY
Major: Fine Arts
Campus Involvement: Alpha Epsilon Gamma and Vice President of Art Club
Fun Fact: I own a small photography business.

Mariah Donley

Hometown: Akron, NY
Major: General Studies
Campus Involvement: Alpha Epsilon Gamma, Leadership Certificate Program, GCCA Board and a work study
Fun Fact: I am looking to pursue a career in psychology

Katie SpenceKatie Spence

Hometown: Oakfield, NY
Major: Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities with Social Science Concentration
Campus Involvement: Phi Theta Kappa
Fun Fact: When someone asks me what the most important thing in life is, I reply family and the memories that you make.

Meet the Orientation Leaders!

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Summer just started, but we’re busy getting ready for orientation!

Orientation is designed to help new students – on campus or online – and their families transition to life as a GCC Cougar. You’ll be able to meet current GCC students, take a tour of the Batavia campus, meet faculty and staff, and most importantly, begin to form friendships with other new Cougars!

New Student Orientation sessions are held at the Batavia Campus from 8:30am – 1:00pm:

  • July 10
  • July 17
  • July 24
  • July 31
  • August 20

Register today!

We have an awesome Orientation Team who work hard at each of our five New Student Orientation sessions. Get to know them before you come to campus!

Gina ConstableGina Constable

Hometown: Bergen, NY
Major: General Studies: Liberal Arts
Campus Involvement: Leadership Certificate Program
Fun Fact: I am very adventurous. I like to go kayaking, hiking, target shooting, and fishing. I love being outdoors as much as possible.

Connie EadieConnie Eadie

Hometown: LeRoy
Major: Paralegal Studies
Campus Involvement: Paralegal Club and the Leadership Certificate Program
Fun Fact: I have 2 brothers, 2 sons, and 1 husband ……. Andthey have ALL served in the military!

Ami CornellAmi Cornell

Hometown: Rochester, NY
Major : Fashion Business Merchandising
Campus Involvement: The campus blog, the annual fashion show, and business forum club
Fun fact: I love going to concerts and I work at an ice cream shop

Jennifer McNuttJennifer McNutt

Hometown: Darien Center, NY
Major: Fine Arts AS
Campus Involvement: Leadership Certificate Program and CSU
Fun Fact: I lead a local youth group, I’m going on the 2014 Ireland Study Abroad, and I was a Girl Scout for 13 years.

Imparare, Apprendre, Kujifunza, Leren.

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mango2It’s easy to say that you want to learn a new language, but now it’s easy to actually do it!

The Alfred C. O’Connell Library has recently released their newest resource – Mango Languages, which offers over 60 foreign languages and 17 ESL/ELL online courses for you to learn. Mango is completely online, which means there are no CDs to buy, subscriptions to pay for, or downloads to keep track of.

As an online resource, Mango allows GCC students to learn everything from Biblical Hebrew to Pirate anytime, anyplace – even using the free app for smartphones! Creating an account is free and easy, but not required to take advantage of the resources for each language.

After logging in, you can quickly dive in to any of the languages offered by selecting “all languages” – producing a list that includes:

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  • Yiddish
  • Scottish Gaelic
  • Turkish
  • Greek
  • Polish

…and did we mention Pirate?

Mango uses quirky videos as part of the continuously expanding Premiere service, alongside “Mango Conversations” to help teach each language. These videos range from “La Moustache” to learn French, to “Soccer Celebration” – a video that uses the current excitement of the World Cup to teach Portuguese.

Some languages, such as Italian and German, have mini courses that teach a specific instance of a language. Italian teaches “Romance” while German will have you navigating “Oktoberfest” in no time!

Did we mention you can learn PIRATE? Get started today!

 

Lima’s Party on the Patio

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The Lima Campus Center will be kicking off the summer with their annual Party on the Patio on Tuesday, June 3 2014 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. 

Fun at the 2013 Party on the Patio

Fun at the 2013 Party on the Patio

The Ghost Riders, a country music band with a twang will be out and about to entertain! Visitors of all ages can also enjoy free refreshments including hot dogs, watermelon, dessert, chips and lemonade – all provided at no cost. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit out on the Campus Center lawn with their family and friends or they can dance and sway to the music. The event will occur rain or shine.

Before the Party on the Patio and starting at 4 p.m., the Lima Campus Center is also hosting a free College Information Session specifically for homeschool families interested in learning about New York State’s High School Equivalency Diploma. Through GCC’s ACE program, homeschool students have the opportunity to earn 24 college credit hours applicable to the NYS High School Equivalency Diploma and also toward a GCC associate degree.

The Party on the Patio is fun for all ages!

The Party on the Patio is fun for all ages!

“Once again, this event is a perfect way to start summer featuring two great community events that are both free and open to the public,” Patty Chaya, associate dean of both Lima and Warsaw Campus Centers. “We are hoping for another great turnout!”

OC87 – The Obsessive Compulsive Major Depression Bipolar Asperger’s Movie

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Filmmaker Bud Clayman’s documentary is a personal story with universal relevance – a wildly original documentary of pain and vulnerability, empowerment and his quest for belonging.

Throughout his youth, Bud’s future was filmmaking. After college he headed to Hollywood in search of a break. Instead he had a breakdown. Thirty years later, in an effort to reclaim and share his story, he made the movie of his life.

“I want people to understand,” says Clayman, “there is more to mental illness than pain and problems. My recovery is about acceptance and getting on with life.”

On Thursday May 1, The Mental Health Association in Genesee County and the Reel Mind Theatre & Film Series presents OC87, The Obsessive Compulsive Major Depression Bipolar Asperger’s Movie by Bud Clayman in the Stuart Steiner Theatre at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

After the screening, there will be a question and answer session with Bud Clayman, Co-Director Glenn Holsten, and Clinical Director at the Rochester Psychiatric Center Dr. Larry Guttmacher, M.D.

There will be an additional screening for students from 12:30pm – 2pm. Suggested donations for both showings is $5.

For more information, call the Mental Health Association in Genesee County: (585) 344-2611

This project is made possible through the Reach Grant Program, a decentralization regrant program administered by the Genesee Orleans Regional Arts Council.

Need Help With Your Essay?

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Library Writing LabThe Writing Center has moved from the Humanities Division to D207 at the Batavia Campus. All students are encouraged to utilize the services during drop in hours!

There is also a tutor available in the Library Media Room:

Tuesday – Thursday: 3pm – 7pm
Sunday: 1pm – 5pm

 

Job Fair at GCC – Find Your Future!

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image001 With graduation right around the corner, a lot of students are starting to think about what’s going to happen after they cross the stage and earn a degree.

Even for our students that aren’t graduating this semester, the Job Fair on Thursday, April 10 in the Forum from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm offers a wide variety of networking opportunities that could lead to a part time job, full time career, or an internship in a field of interest. Over 35 organizations will be at the fair, with an array of opportunities, listed below.

Students are encouraged to bring copies of their resume to distribute to the employers. For help with resumes or cover letters, stop by the Career Services Center, Room B201 at the Batavia Campus.

Download the List of Employers

ATTENDING:

Absolut of Houghton Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Licensed Sports Trainer, Registered Occupational Therapist
ADT Security Services Emergency Dispatch Customer Service Representatives, Customer Service Representatives, Inbound Operation Center Representatives
Aflac New York Sales Associates / Sales Manager, Recruiting / Internship
All Star Energy, Inc. / Home Comfort Heating and Cooling Outside sales rep (full time, part time); Marketing (Summer internship); Heating and Cooling professionals
ATB Staffing Services Light industrial, Clerical, Accounting, Skilled Trades, Administrative
Avon Products Independent Direct Selling Representatives
Byrncliff Resort & Conference Center Cooks, Restaurant Service Staff, Dishwashers, Office Front Desk, Marketing Assistant, Golf Shop
Claims Recovery Financial Services Post foreclosure claims prep/processor specialist
Coastal Staffing Labor, Assembly, Food Production, HVAC Tech’s, Auto tech, Clerical, Lawn Maintenance, Seasonal Jobs
Concentrix Sales, Customer Service
Darien Lake Theme Park & Resort Guest Services, Park Services, Hotel Services, Safety, Security & Loss Prevention, Entertainment, EMT, Warehouse, Maintenance & Facilities, Catering, Artists, Retail, Games, Life Guards, Aquatics, Janitorial, Landscaping, Carpenters, Plumbers, Ride Mechanics, Vehicle Mechanics, Electricians, HVACR Tech, Food & Beverage, Sign Shop Carpenter, Front Gate, Rides.  Internships are available.
Fidelis Care IT, Marketing, Security Administration, Provider Relations, Project Managers, Developer, Analyst
Geico Licensed Sales Professional Agents
Genesee County AmeriCorps, Genesee County Youth Bureau Summer AmeriCorps members for several locations. All positions require 300 hours of service.
Genuent Process technicians, Programmers, Engineering Technicians, Software engineers and testers, other skilled professionals. (Hire for Xerox)
Georgia-Pacific, LLC General Laborer
*GLOWJobs.net (The Batavian) Find a job, post a job in Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties, Western New York.
Hidden Valley Animal Adventure Kitchen: pantry cooks, line cooks, dishwashers, banquet set-up, banquet servers, banquet bartenders. Food Concession Stand: attendants, bussers, food servers. Cleaners / Housekeepers. Tractor Drivers. Tour Guides. Platform Attendants. Retail/Ticket Cashiers. Small animal adventure maintenance, marketing assistant.  Front Desk Admin Assistant (summer position).
Home Depot (The) Garden Sales, Lot Associates, Freight Team
Independent Living of the Genesee Region Personal Care Attendants
KR Communications Sales, Data Entry
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office See website: www.monroecountysheriff.info
New York Army National Guard All job types
NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets Assistant Horticultural Inspector I (Summer only)
NYS Unified Court System Court Officer Trainees
Pembroke Travel Plaza Cashiers, Food Prep, Porter, Matron
Perry’s Ice Cream Company, Inc See Website:  www.perrysicecream.com/jobs/career-center
Perschke Business Group (Amway) Independent Sales
Pioneer Credit Recovery, Inc / Sallie Mae Collectors
Premier Designs, Inc. Sales representatives, small business owners
Premiere Credit of North America Collections Specialist
Professional Driver Institute Student Drivers
Remedy Staffing Machine Operators, Skilled Machinists, Packaging, Production, Assembly, Clerical
Rent-A-Center, LLC Customer Service, Assistant Manager, Store Manager
Rochester City Police Department / City of Rochester Summer Recreation, Summer Aquatics, Summer Security Guards, Civil Service Exams (911 Call Center, Police Officer, etc.)
Sutherland Global Services Technical Support Consultant, Inside Sales Consultant, Inbound Sales Consultant
The College at Brockport Army ROTC Opportunities as an Army Officer
Thirty-One Consultants with Thirty-one including leadership positions
US Customs and Border Protection US Customs and Border Protection Officer
US Department of Agriculture See website: www.ny.nrcs.usda.gov
US Department of Homeland Security – ICE – ERO Nothing specific at this time but will advise on the process/procedures for researching federal jobs
US Marine Corps Over 300 technical fields including police work, investigators, mechanics, truck drivers, aircraft maintenance, legal administration and many more.
*WBTA Radio Board Operators
*WCJW: Radio Stations: 1140 AM Warsaw; 103.7 FM Warsaw; 105.5 FM Batavia; 100.9 FM Geneseo; 104.3 FM Avon Board Operator, Interns

 

UNABLE TO ATTEND:

Beaver Hollow Conference Center / Biggest Loser Resort Niagara Dishwashers, Housekeepers, Banquet Servers, Line Cooks, Outdoor Porter
Country Max Management Training Program Candidates, General Store Employees
Genesee County Human Resources See Website: http://www.co.genesee.ny.us
OATKA Milk Products Cooperative Maintenance Mechanics (4), Entry Level Administrative Assistant (1)

Athletics Webstite Gets a New Look

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The Genesee Community College Athletics Department has teamed up with PrestoSports and will launch its new website – www.geneseeathletics.com – on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, revealing its new online home for all 11 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) programs.

 The facelift features a new, modern design and a user-friendly interface that allows users to browse all facets of the Genesee Athletics Department.

 “The new website is a positive step forward for Genesee Athletics,” said GCC Athletics Director Kristen Schuth. “Not only will it keep our current athletes up to date, it will also be used as a community involvement and recruitment tool.”

 The new site has been designed to integrate social media, incorporate photo and video content and include easy-access statistics to enhance the experience for site visitors.

 “It’s a much needed updated look,” Schuth said. “It is just one more positive step for Genesee Athletics.”

 Started in 2003, PrestoSports helps sports teams communicate online with their fans, opponents and media outlets. The company develops technologies that facilitate the sharing of information on top of the PrestoSports Network, the digital mapping of teams’ real-world connections. Millions of fans follow their favorite teams on sites powered by PrestoSports.

Genesee Community College athletics program endeavors to provide a quality and competitive intercollegiate athletics program consistent with the National Junior Collegiate Athletics Association (NJCAA) philosophy and the overall educational mission of Genesee Community College. Participation in collegiate athletics should be an extension of the total educational experience for the student athlete. The inherent philosophy emphasizes the athletic setting as a classroom used to teach character, commitment, work ethic, respect for differences, and the importance of sacrifice, teamwork, and cooperation.

3rd Annual Fine Arts Festival

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ArtsFest_homepage2The third annual Fine Arts Festival offers numerous free workshops demonstrating creative endeavors such as drawing, painting, origami, printmaking, weaving and a carnival style photo booth!

The annual event highlights GCC’s dynamic Fine arts program and gives people of all ages the opportunity to explore different artistic media and also meet GCC’s faculty in the fine arts and photography.

The Fine Arts Festival is free and open to the general public.

Event Details: 

Thursday April 3
10:00 am – 2:00 p.m.
Forum Stage
Batavia Campus

Sync your Network and Genesis Account

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Having trouble getting into library resources and databases? Here’s a quick way to sync your network and Genesis accounts from the library’s homepage!