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AnnouncementsFebruary 2017

International Student Spotlight!

Cliff Scutella Director Kristen Mruk Assistant DirectorLauren Donovan Administrative Assistant Kathy Pyzik Part-time TA (M-Th 12PM-6PM)Lorraine Briggs Part-time TA (M-Th 5PM-10PM)Rebecca Cobin Part-time TA (Sat. & Sun. 12PM-6PM)Jessica McCallops Part-time TA (Tue-Fri 10AM-2PM)

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Full Name: Seonggyung ChoeHome Country: South KoreaCity: BusanHobbies: Listening to music, dancing, and drawingActivities at GCC: Co-president of GCC Multi-Cultural Communications Club, Recording Secretary of Alpha Iota Upsilon chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, and member of CEO Club and ISOFavorite Food: Barbecue and RamenFavorite Music: BIG BANG (Singer). Random fact about yourself you'd like to share: I love cooking, shopping, meeting new people, and lying in bed. I hate writing essays and awkward vibes.What do you see as a similarity between your country and the United States? Climate change is similar. Currently, both countries have political issues. And, Starbucks is everywhere! What do you think is one of the biggest differences between your country and the U.S.? Definitely geographic size; in Korea, you can go everywhere with public transportation. People here are more open-minded and friendly, even to strangers :) And U.S. serves bigger size of food than Korea, I like it!.

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1 Warm-Up Wednesday, Root @ 4 PM 2 Cookie Thursday! Join us in the Village Hall 3 Friday Night Bus: $1.00 each way Root @ 7:30 PM - 12:20 AM Friday Night Bowling, Mancuso's Lanes, @ 7:30 PM 5 34 Rush Bus: $1.00 each way Root @ 12:15 - 6:10 PM Super Bowl Party, The Root @ 7 PM (See Flyers) 6 Resident Heritage Day (African-American), The Root @ 7 PM 8 Warm-Up Wednesday, Root @ 4 PM 9 Cookie Thursday! Join us in the Village Hall 10 Friday Night Bus: $1.00 each way, Root @ 7:30 PM - 12:20 AM11 Cook with your Roommates, Root @ 6 PM12 34 Rush Bus: $1.00 each way Root @ 12:15 - 6:10 PM13 Cooking Class, Root @ 5 PM Valentine's Day Card Making, Root @ 6 PM14 Valentine's Day Bingo, Root @ 8 PM15 Warm-Up Wednesday, Root @ 4 PM16 Cookie Thursday! Join us in the Village Hall 17 Friday Night Bus: $1.00 each way Root @ 7:30 PM - 12:20 AM18 SATURDAY GETAWAY: Buffalo Science Museum, Bus leaves from Village Hall @ 11:30 AM20 PRESIDENT'S DAY - No classes, GCC/CV offices closed21 Taco Tuesday, Root @ 4 PM22 Warm-Up Wednesday, Root @ 4 PM 24 Friday Night Bus: $1.00 each way Root @ 7:30 PM - 12:20 AM26 34 Rush Bus: $1.00 each way Root @ 12:15 - 6:10 PM27 Cooking Class, Root @ 5 PM

Mike Paramore is the guy you fight to sit next to in a movie theatre, on a long car ride, or during a boring lecture. His natural ability to infuse everyday situations with energetic, uplifting humor, combined with a natural ability to put you at ease is key to his personal brand of comedy. His smooth delivery and powerful punchlines make him a force in stand-up comedy, which is very apparent in his debut album "The Things We Tell Ourselves", available now on iTunes and Amazon. Mike has opened for comedians like Damon Wayans, Cash Cab's Ben Baily, Jon Lovitz, and Saturday Night Live's Jay Pharoah. In addition to performing at the 2010 Stellar Awards and being a part of the 2012 Just for Laughs Festival, Mike was a finalist in the 2014 World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas, the winner of the 2015 Cleveland Comedy Festival, the winner of the 2016 Laughing Devil Festival in New York City, and is a featured comedian on FOX's hit show "Laughs". As the Senior Artistic Director of Good Jokes Live! Comedy & Improv, Mike brings comedy to the masses either through himself or the network of comedians he works with via Good Jokes Live.

GCC 3rd Thursday Presents

Mike Paramore February 16 at 7 PM • Student UnionSponsored by GCC’s Campus Activities Board (CAB)

November 9

Turkey Dinner and a Movie - "The Legend of Tarzan" an All- American combination!

November 21

College Village's Holiday Dinner, 6 PM at The Root.

If you need to stay past November 23rd for any reason, complete the Request to Stay Form by 11 PM

November 23

College Village closes at 5 PM for Thanksgiving Break. Leave campus by 5 unless you completed the Request to Stay Form and received approval through your GCC email.

November 24 - 25 Happy Thanksgiving!GCC and CV offices closed.

November 27 College Village re-opens at 9 AM NO BUS TONIGHT!wwwwwwwww24 Hour QUIET TIME begins wwwwwwwwww

Quote of the Month

OPENING RECEPTION:Thursday, November 10, 12:30-2 PM and 5-7 PM

Tuesday, January 31 and Wednesday, February 1 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM l GCC ForumEach of us can play a crucial role in maintaining our community’s supply of blood and encouraging others to do the same. Volunteers provide every unit of blood collected and processed by the American Red Cross. Most donors find giving blood a rewarding and satisfying opportunity for saving someone’s life. FREE $5 DUNKIN DONUT GIFT CARD FOR ALL PRESENTING DONORS

SIGN UP in advance in the Student Activities Office to donate and/or to serve as a volunteer! You can also schedule your appointment to donate by registering online at: http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood

If you donated blood on or before December 6, 2016 (donation frequency is 56 days), you will be eligible to donate. Please bring ID!

AMERICAN RED CROSSBLOOD DRIVE

An Evening with SONNY MAYOSaturday, February 11 @ 7:30 PM Stuart Steiner Theatre

TICKETS: $5 Students and kids under 12 • $10 Advance • $12 At the doorContact Derek Maxfield to reserve tickets • 585.343.0055 x6288 • ddmaxfield@genesee.edu

Sponsored by CY Farms Benefit for the GCC History Club

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BOARD

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

CAB is a voluntary student organization, which provides most of the social and cultural events on campus. CAB is open for all students to join because they are always looking for student input and participation. They sponsor a variety of comedians, musicians and entertainers on campus. Some of the events that CAB hosts throughout the year include Lunchtime Live, 3rd Thursday, Service for a Slice, Boo Ball and Breakfast with Santa.Meeting this month:Monday February 6 at 5 PM in S103For more information, stop by Student Activities or check us out on Facebook!

The Student Government Association (SGA) serves as a representation for all GCC students and their collective interest. SGA promotes the cultural, education and social needs of the entire campus community. They work closely with the college administration and staff to ensure that the voice of the student body is heard. They also coordinate and fund most of the student clubs and organizations on campus. Meetings this month: Thursday, February 9 and 23 @ 12:30 in S103

For more information please visit: http://www.genesee.edu/ campuslife/students/SGA/

Represent your club and listen to what other clubs have done, are doing and will do! Plus a free lunch! GCC Clubs must SIGN UP in the Student Activities Office in advance! Sign Up by Thursday, February 23! Limited to 2 members per club (please sign up individual names).

Lunch BunchTuesday, February 28 T119, 12:30-2 PM

The Leadership Certificate Program seeks to prepare students for leadership roles and responsibilities on campus and in their future careers, communities and families. The mission of this program is embedded in a commitment to developing and enhancing a personal philosophy of leadership, a greater sense of self, an increased ability to relate to others and deeper understanding of inherent responsibilities of active citizenship. This mission is accomplished through applied use of knowledge, skills, and understanding of specific leadership theories, concepts, models, and modern leadership issues through a series of training workshops, service learning, volunteer work, and active engagement in the college community.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:To complete the Leadership Certificate and have it appear on your academic transcript, you must complete the following requirements:

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Game Day SundayFebruary 12, 3-5 PM Student UnionCome hook up Wii games or X-Box with your friends on the portable TVs, play ping pong or pool, or bring your own board games to play for the afternoon! Pizza will be served. Bring your friends and make new ones! See you there!Co-sponsored by College Village and your Campus Activities Board (CAB)

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SERVICE FOR A SLICE

Tuesday,February285:30PM|StudentUnionS103

Participate in our on-site service project to earn your slice! Help our community then help yourself to some pizza. Co-sponsored by CAB, Student Activities and College Village

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LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

PEnrollintheLeadershipCertificateProgram! Please stop by Student Activities (S115), OR online at http://www.genesee.edu/home/campus-life/

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CLUB NEWS

Leadership Certificate Program Information Session!February 2 • T121 • 12:30 PM Come hear important information, get the first opportunity to sign up for workshops and seminars, and ask all your questions. Refreshments will be served!

February WORKSHOPS:Manager vs. Leader CompetenciesFebruary16lT219l12:30-1:30PMPresentedbyJamieEdwards,CareerServices

Managers are not always effective leaders. There are some competencies that a manager must leave behind to assume the role of a leader. A card sort activity will be completed to help participants think through this important growth process.

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DINNER and a

Wednesday,February8•5PM•StudentUnion

Must sign up ahead of time in the Student Activities Office! Sponsored by your Campus Activities Board (CAB)

Come join us for an evening of FOOD and FILM! Macaroni & Cheese Bar for dinner

Volunteer of the Month

Has been awarded Volunteer of the Month for February! Please come to Student Activities to receive your gift of appreciation for all you do! GCC is lucky to have you!

SABRINA AHMED

February 14 from 11:30 AM - 2 PM

in the ForumTheme: Blue & Gold in honor of GCC’s 50th anniversary!

CLUB FAIR

Volunteer at CAB events and earn Cougar Cash! Serving your campus community is a great way to get involved and feel connected to GCC. Each time that you volunteer you can earn Cougar Cash! Cougar Cash is not real money but a way to reward and acknowledge you for your time. Students who earn Cougar Cash can trade it in for raffle tickets or Cougar Bucks to use at campus dining locations.

LUNCHTIME LIVETHE MATCH GAMETHE MATCH GAMETuesday, February 21, Student Union, Starting at 12 PMPlay the game of memory for a chance to win fabulous prizes! Stop by on your way to class or spend a few hours with us. All you have to do is match the GCC pictures and win!