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WGCC celebrating 25 years and I 20!

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ROCKFEST

NOVEMBER 5TH

SAVE COLLEGE RADIO!

This was a great experience to be a part of! The bands included MC CHRIS, SCHAFFER THE DARKLORD, and JAMES KURDZIEL. The turnout was 150 people which is respectable. MC Chris was on on of my favorite shows C-LAB 2021 and Aqua Teen Hunger Force.I was simply awestruck. I think it’s great that GCC is supporting college radio. I had a lot of fun helping out and watching the show. It was awesome to see some CAB members also helping out at the show.

November 13th-

Wine On Third

The Giacomo

Village Bake Shoppe

D\’Avolio


WGCC AND MY BIRTHDAY!

My birthday weekend was lots of fun. I stated by waking up early and catching the sunrise. I am starting to fall in love with the Niagara Falls area, which is in the area of the school I’m looking at: Niagara University. I stayed at The Giacomo, which is wonderful, I may add. I highly recommend staying at this luxurious hotel.My sleep was sound and comfy and the breakfast was delish. So what was cookin’ in Niagara Falls, you ask?I ate some tapas (small plates) at Wine on Third and also a new Thai restaurant Mii. Both great and wonderful service. I had the best desert at Wine on Third and they even lit a candle for my birthday. These restaurants are defiantly worth checking out. I strongly suggest getting the breaded truffle mac and cheese and Lamb lollipops at Wine on Third. The sweet rice at Mii is all the buzz in my opinion.This was defiantly a birthday to remember! I went to my favorite historical town:Lewiston.  I went to the Village Bake Shoppe and bought an almond joy bar and the best cake I have ever had in my life. I also went to D’ Avolio and bought a dark chocolate balsamic vinegar to put on top of my famous brownies for a special kick. How will you spend your next birthday, it only happens once a year- celebrate it with style.

MarCom family!

I would like to share a special thanks to the MarCom team for making me feel a part of something bigger then myself.  This is how GCC starts as a community college, but ends as a family. This is my push to get involved. The true college experience is only achieved if you put yourself out there and make your voice heard. I would like to make a special thanks specifically to Jackie Christenson for working so hard, pushing and encouraging the Alumni callers and making the best treats.

“Attitudes are contagious. Are yours worth catching?”

— Dennis and Wendy Mannering


Just a spoon full of sugar.

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Hey it’s Kiley giving you the low-down.

It’s that time of the semester where everyone is overwhelmed with finals and projects.Fear not, like Miss Ebony said: “stay positive”.

Guest speaker Paul Maurer, co-founder and chairman of Re-Tree WNY

This was sponsored by the Earth club and was proven to be a truly rewarding experience. Maurer is part of a nonprofit organization that’s goal is to plant a total of 30,000 trees around Buffalo area. This is necessary, due to a tragic storm in 2006 that destroyed many leaf -laden trees in Buffalo and Erie County.I was shocked to here about the damage  due to the storm. Maurer expressed that it was important to educate the neighborhood about the proper way to take care of these new trees. That it was important to call these tress their own.I thought that the many fundraiser ideas were great, especially because clubs are cut due to low funds.These innovative grass root ideas may influence students to start a revolution. It just takes one small person with one big idea to start a revolution.  He expressed that it was our job as a  community to fight for our earth. I was impressed by his devotion to this cause. I feel that many students expressed a desire to get involved in these community efforts.

October Storm 2006 pictures!

Missed the guest speaker? Click here and learn more!

America Recycles…and so does GCC!

Monday, November 15

9:00 – 2:30 PM

GCC Batavia / Forum

Don’t forget to collect some gently used winter wear, magazines, old cell phones, and dry cell batteries and bring it to the GCC forum. One man’s junk is another man’s treasure, as they say. Why not make use of some items that haven’t been used in months. Don’t be part of the problem be part of the solution. This will be one small step to ending a national problem. If everyone helps out and brings just one or two items, this will make a huge difference in the events success. I personally am planning on rounding up some magazines to help this great cause!

UPCOMING Documentary!

Forks and Knives

March 11, 2011

This claims that diseases can be controlled and the cause of these illnesses are due to animal based menu items and processed foods. I’m taking food and  nutrition currently and these types of documentaries interest me.Check out this website and maybe this will interest you as well.

Movie trailer!

College Applications

Last night I applied for two colleges Canisius College and Medaille College. For the typical second year busy GCC  student this is necessary to ensure a students future. There’s a lot to think about campus tours, applications, and scholarship opportunities. So if your a second year student it’s important to get started now!


Basketball Tournament Success

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November 1st– 2010,

The African American Student Union club had great success in our first basketball tournament. As president of the club, I had to do a lot of planning and running around to make sure that everything was set. Ron Spioto (Athletic Director) was kind enough to let us use the gym, and equipment to make our event which started at 6pm and ended at 8:30pm more exciting.

At least 30 students signed up to play, all of them males. Females were able to play, but none of them were interested in getting on the court. We also had a lot of people in the audience who supported us.  There were 5 teams; we had 6 but one team bailed out.  We also did a 3 point contest for males and females, and a dance contest which was exciting. The dance team also came out and performed for us, they did a wonderful job.  This was more like a street ball competition, with the guy on the microphone telling jokes with music playing in the back ground.

This was a fundraising event and a promotional event for our club. Raffle giveaways were available but we were not able to give anything away because we did not generate any income for the raffles. All in all everyone had fun, which was all that mattered at the moment.

This gave everyone something to do on a Monday night.

Our next event will be a fundraising event, which we are discussing now.

Thanks to everyone that came out and to the African American club members for having such great team work.

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Listen up.

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Hey it’s Kiley giving you some updates!

Camping Out for a Cause

I did not attend this event as planed, but buzz has it was a great success!You can still donate gentle used winter clothing and non-perishable items until December 3rd in the Math/Science suite on the third floor D-wing. A box is placed in D-381.

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Anti-Bullying Rally

October 21

There were several emotional inspirational stories shared and many GCC students shared support.

one small step

the little guy

Phi Theta Kappa

Raise $185 in a bake sale:the proceeds were donated to Healthy Women Partnership.These funds will be utilized for Breast Cancer screen tests for women who cannot afford this test.

Must see movie!

My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done

Trailer

Art Show in the Library

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I now have the opportunity to be a part of the Fine Arts Committee as an SGA representative.The arts is something I feel very strong about and I am proud to be part of this committee. Seven Students from several walks of life from physical education majors to fine art majors all showcasing one this in common:artistic talent.

“Although there may be nothing new under the sun, what is old
is new to us and so rich and astonishing that we never tire of
it. If we do tire of it, if we lose our curiosity, we have
lost something of infinite value, because to a high degree it
is curiosity that gives meaning and savour to life.”

— Robertson Davies

The Daily News

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Hey Ebony here,

I was excited to hear that Our GCC blog was featured in the Batavia Daily News, how awesome is that? It’s so exciting to know that Kiley and I are being recognized. Also it’s nice to know that people actually read our blogs and learn from them.

here’s the link to the website. CHECK IT OUT.

The Daily News Online: Lifestyles – Student bloggers share school life with the outside world

Exist to lead.

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Heyy it’s Kiley-To day is an example of a beautiful fall day! Lots to share and blog about! You’re in for a treat.Today, my friend and other GCC blogger informed me our blog was an article in the Daily News! The article’s titled “Student bloggers share school life with the outside world”: feel free to check it out!

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October 20th

“Think Pink”

I made sure to take some time out of my day and volunteer an hour between class for this event that would spread awareness and education about Breast Cancer. October is Breast Cancer awareness mouth, as you may know.This event was sponsored by SHAG(Student Health Awareness and Advocacy Group). I am in this club and if you are interested in joining feel free to attend a lax meeting in the “pillow room” at 1pm every Friday. It was great to be a part of something that was bigger then myself.I encourage everyone to schedule some time to help someone else or to help the community.  

A Must Read!

I just read a fantastic book titled “Running with Scissors”, by Augusten Burroughs. It was also made into a wacky movie, for those you who aren’t readers. It’s a memoir about the authors “non- traditional” childhood and how he persevered over dysfunction.  This is a truly inspirational book about survival in a misfit situation.

Reminder:Because their grreat!

Today is the start of the International Save the Tiger month.This adorable creature it endangered and needs our help!

Save the Tigers NOW

“Politeness and consideration for others is like investing
pennies and getting dollars back.”

— Thomas Sowell

We all start somewhere

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Hey, it’s Kiley ready to blog.Yet another busy week here at GCC. This is the week of Halloween and I anticipate fully celebrating it! Halloween is my favorite holiday because its full of magic, adventure, fright, suspense, and fun!

Friday, October 29th8:00 pm-10:00am

Camping Out for a Cause

Cost:$1.00 and a can good

I have the opportunity to be involved in Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.There has been a plethora of volunteer projects Phi Theta Kappa has been involved in throughout the fall semester. This Friday, an event will occur called, “Camping Out for a Cause” , this will promote awareness about homelessness in the GLOW Region. I recently  learned in a SGA meeting about a food pantry and clothing pantry that is here at GCC available for student use.So if you are in need feel free to use this resource. The can goods from the event will be donated to GCC’s Food Pantry and the gentle used winter clothes will be donated to the Community Action Center of Genesee and Orleans counties. The event will start with a informative presentation in T 102. There will also be special acts including performances by students and the Forum Players. There will also be a movie shown: “Pursuit of Happyness”. This event is a part of the Volunteerism and Service requirement for the Leadership Program. Stay tuned for pictures of the event in my next blog.

A Night At Sea

This is the GCC formal that will happen in December, but the planing details are still on the table. There has been several meetings that have discussed these details and will continue till the actual event. Groups involved include the following CAB, SHAG, and College Village RA’s.

Fireside Chat

October 28th

This is a transitions workshop that will be held from 5:00-6:00 pm. This club touches on college life and beyond. It is a very laid back club and environment (in the Student Union) Discussions on practical real life issues, such as texting while driving and transfer concerns.So come and enjoy the chat!

“May I never miss a sunset or a rainbow because I am looking
down.”

— Sara June Parker

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!

WOW WEEK!

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Caricature

Caricature at Cafe night

Summer Milwaukee adventure with my Brother Curtis

Summer Milwaukee adventure with my Brother Curtis

This has been a fast moving semester, I’m sorry I haven’t posted in a tick.

WOW Week is a week here at GCC with exciting events the whole week.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Transfer Fair!

I felt this event was over all helpful for GCC students as a whole. It’s important to have short and long term goals and events like this give you an opportunity to think about your future. I am currently looking into SUNY BROCKPORT,NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, and SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY. I am leaning toward SUNY BROCKPORT because of the cost, but the other schools may have more of a long term hold for my future. My brother an RIT graduate assures me that “you have your whole life to pay off school and that the quality of education is the most important part”. He is currently in Milwaukee working as a packaging engineer at SCJ. During the summer I took four summer classes at GCC and during a weekend I took a trip to Milwaukee to see him. He is my current inspiration. I hope you enjoy the picture! Speaking of inspiration, who inspires you? Let these people in your lives drive you toward excellence.

Cafe Night

I unfortunately did not get there in time to enjoy the delicious assortment of finger food, but I did however get a wacky caricature done by a GCC Alumni, Peter Badami. This made the event much more successful because everyone loves a souvenir. This is my fifth caricature I own and I hope to add more to my collection soon. I love art in general it inspires not only my mind, but the way I dress. My first semester of college I took ART HISTORY 104, this was one of the most rewarding classes I have had the opportunity of taking.I fell in love with the work of Van Gogh with his thick brush strokes the evoked so much emotion.

If you want to know more about caricatures :http://www.squidoo.com/goofyfaces

Some Great looking gals

Some Great looking gals

If you want to check out Van Gogh I suggest you check out: www.vangoghgallery.com/

The Mulberry Tree in Autumn, c.1889

The Mulberry Tree in Autumn, c.1889


Tuesday, September 14th

Info Fair-wild west theme

I hopped around quite a bit during this event volunteering at the Student Government table and T.V. Club table. There was definitely school spirit in the air.

Dodgeball Game

I briefly attended this it looked like people were having a blast! I, however, have always been prone to injury and was afraid I would get hit by a protruding object.

Wednesday, September 15th

Fall Fest

This was a lot of fun and I hope everyone took time out of their day to take part. The food was great and the Abbott’s frozen custard hit the spot. It was hard to choose a flavor, but in the end I choose chocolate almond. There was also a live DJ.

Thursday, September 16th

Drunk Sex or Date Rape: Can you Tell the Difference?

This controversial event was mandatory for all College Village residents and all sports teams. A truly inspiring nationally known speaker Brett Sokolow ran this interactive program. The students were very responsive and willing to state their opinions.

Dinner and a Movie

I volunteered for CAB for this event. It seemed that the students were enjoying the film and the tacos! The movie was Tim Burton’s Alice In Wonderland. I enjoy the Disney cartoon version and I like this director, but unfortunately wasn’t about to watch the movie.

It’s a wrap! I hope you enjoyed your week of WOW. Please feel free to share your WOW Week memories.

“But this too is true: Stories can save us.”

-Tim O’Brien-

Kiley-


A recap

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Darien Lake:a serene picturesque view

Darien Lake:a serene picturesque view

A carousel of memories

A carousel of memories

Nana Gyyesi riding the "Bear Valley Bumper Cars"

Nana Gyesi riding the "Bear Valley Bumper Cars"

Shadesia Roberson soaking in the hot sun

Shadesia Roberson soaking in the hot sun

The Predator: Jacquay Wilder and Sheena Murray

Hey! It’s Kiley here blogging about life here at Genesee Community College. These pictures were were from the first College Village Saturday retreat and there is a Saturday Getaway every week.This is a great release from a typical stressful week here at Genesee Community College.The number of students reached its peak for this event and proved to be a great success.I attended this event last year and looked forward to this event specifically. It’s a great way to start the year, forming new bonds and friendships! I have many fond memories of my first GCC Darien Lake trip last year.For example, I still have the caricature I bought last year as a souvenir. I feel students living on campus should take advantage of the opportunities to get off campus. The off-campus “Saturday Getaway’s” not only get you out of your element, but are free.

On Saturday, (September 11th) I went to the University at Buffalo to visit my friend, Michaela Raes, who is pursuing to get into the pharmacy program. This made me face “head on” the reality of transferring to another school and all the work that is a part of this process. It is a tad overwhelming to be honest with you, but is something every second year GCC student must face. Till next time! -Kiley-