MARCH is:• National Women's History Month• National Nutrition Month• Greek-American Heritage Month• Irish-American Heritage month • March 9 is World Kidney day• March 12 Daylight Saving Time begins - set your clocks ahead 1 hour • March 13-17 is Spring Break - No classes • March 13 - April 15 is Deaf History Month!• 3 -14 is Pi Day (3.14159265...)• March 17 is St. Patrick's Day

N E W S L E T T E R March 2017

G e n e s e e C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e S t u d e n t A c t i v i t i e s

CLIFF NOTES S P E C I A L E V E N T S

AnnouncementsMarch 2017

International Student Spotlight

Cliff Scutella Director Kristen Mruk Assistant DirectorLauren Donovan Administrative Assistant Kathy Pyzik Part-time TA (M-Th 12:30PM-5:30PM)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 11AM-4PM)

Student Activities Office Staff

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30AM-10:00PMFriday: 8:30AM-4:30PM Saturday & Sunday: Noon -6:00PMLocation: S115 (Student Union)

College Village

Full Name:Victor ObettaHome Country: Nigeria City: BusanHobbies: Soccer, studying the Bible and doing research. Activities at GCC: Member of the Student Government Association, Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Iota Upsilon chapter webmaster, Men’s Soccer, LEADS member, and ISO memberFavorite Food: Cassava, Okpa beans, and riceFavorite Music: Gospel Music Random fact about yourself you'd like to share: I have seven siblings, they are the most beautiful people on earth and my parents are my most favorite people. My uncle Kevin is my best friend. I love sharing good ideas with friends, motivational books, music, talks, cooking and going to church.What do you see as a similarity between your country and the United States? People in the US and Nigeria are very similar and both countries have political controversy.What do you think is one of the biggest differences between your country and the U.S.? The education system is way different, country wealth, and different ways of celebrating holidays; it is boring here. People here are more caring for those they know or have a personal connection to. In Nigeria, people show respect to elderly more than Americans do. Americans eat too much food, mostly sugar; people waste food here which I don't like.

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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

4 Game Night, Root @ 8 PM

Grocery Bingo, Gift Card Edition, Root @ 10 PM

5 34 Rush Bus: $1.00 each way Root @ 12:15 - 6:10 PM

6 Resident Heritage Day (Latino/Caribbean), The Root @ 7 PM 8 Warm-Up Wednesday, Root @ 4 PM REQUEST TO STAY FOR SPRING BREAK DUE @ 11:59 PM 9 Cookie Thursday! Join us in the Village Hall 10 HALLS CLOSE @ 5 PM - No Friday Night Bus11-18 SPRING BREAK - NO CLASSES - Residence Halls Closed19 HALLS RE-OPEN @ 9:00 AM 21 Taco Tuesday, Root @ 4 PM

22-23 Returning Room Selection nights - check your GCC email23 Cookie Thursday! Join us in the Village Hall24 Friday Night Bus: $1.00 each way Root @ 7:30 PM - 12:20 AM

25 Saturday Getaway: Lasertron - Bus leaves Village Hall @ 4:3026 34 Rush Bus: $1.00 each way Root @ 12:15 - 6:10 PM

27 Cooking Class, Root @ 5 PM

30 Cookie Thursday! Join us in the Village Hall31 Friday Night Bus: $1.00 each way Root @ 7:30 PM - 12:20 AM

Blending a soulful sound with bright, popular piano stylings, Nick Barilla brings an inspiring and uplifting experience to every stage he performs on. His passion shines through his outgoing personality, and his genuine likeability connects with audiences of all ages. Barilla sings about love, life, and heartbreak, often stemming from personal experiences, and aims to stay true to himself. Uniquely marketable and relatable, Nick Barilla seeks to influence the future of live music one song at a time. Has opened for Aaron Carter, Kris Allen, Lee Dewyze, Kina Grannis, and Elliott Yamin.

GCC 3rd Thursday Presents

NICK BARILLA March 23 at 7 PM • Student UnionSponsored by GCC’s Campus Activities Board

Lunchtime Live

Dr. Justine ShueyHilarious, entertaining, engaging and informative...

these are just a few of the words that audiences use to describe sexuality educator and keynote speaker, Dr. Justine Marie Shuey. Dr. Shuey travels to colleges, medical schools, hospitals, conferences and events throughout the United States and Canada to present her highly acclaimed sexuality presentations which encompass discussions about safer sex, sexual health and wellness, consent, communication, LGBTQ issues, pleasure and more. Attendees appreciate her light-hearted, interactive style - an honest, no-holds-barred approach that is always respectful of individual differences and the culture of the hosting organization. Dr. Justine Marie Shuey is a Board Certified Sexologist and AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator with a Doctorate in Human Sexuality and a Masters in Human Sexuality Education.

Quote of the Month

Thursday, March 30 • 12:30 PM Student Union

March 31 @7:30 Stuart Steiner Theatre

“I endeavor to make the most of

everything.”- Victoria Woodhull, first female Presidential candidate, 1872

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:March 6 and March 20 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: March 9 and March 23at 12:30 PM in S103For 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, March 23! Limited to 2 members per club (please sign up individual names).

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

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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MOVIE

Co-sponsored by CAB, Student Activities and College Village

Tuesday, March 285:30 PM | Student Union S103

Participate in our on-site service project to earn your slice!Help our community then help yourself to some pizza.

SERVICEFOR A SLICE

CougarCA$H

LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

P Enroll in the Leadership Certificate Program! Please stop by Student Activities (S115), OR online athttp://www.genesee.edu/home/campus-life/student-activities/leadership-certificate-program/

P Complete the Introductory Seminar (LEAD 100)!

P Complete a Capstone Experience!

CLUB NEWS

Creative Problem SolvingMarch 2 l T219 l 12:30-1:30 PM

Presented by Melissa MillerIn this workshop participants will actively participate in learning about and using creative problem solving tools and techniques. Participants will work together and learn how to apply divergent thinking and convergent thinking.

Diversity and Leadership: Inclusion as a way to successMarch 9 l T219 l 12:30-1:30 PM

Presented by Warren Skye, Jr.Leaders with an understanding of, and appreciation for diversity are highly successful. This workshop is not intended to promote "political correctness".

The Impact of MicroaggressionsMarch 23 l T219 l 12:30-1:30 PM

Presented by Kathy PyzikMicroaggressions are the everyday verbal, nonverbal and environmental slights, snubs or insults, whether intentional or unintentional which communicate hostile, derogatory or negative messages to target persons based solely upon their marginalized group membership. This workshop will introduce the concept of microaggressions and discuss the impact they have.

Cultivating Leadership Skills in the CommunityMarch 30 l T219 l 12:30-1:30 PM

Presented by Derek Maxfield and Jim Simon Building leadership skills can significantly enhance personal and professional success. One of the best ways of doing this is by organizing and leading in the community. Through the creation of a club, an event or demonstration, you will find that people in the community appreciate and admire leadership. We will talk about how you might go about doing this in this one hour seminar.

Moana

DINNER and a

Wednesday, March 8 • 5 PM • Student Union

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

MARISSA CARBONELL

Advisors: Tracy Ford and Nicki Lerczak

This new campus club seeks to promote science and reasoning and establish a positive social environment for GCC students who are rationalists, humanists, skeptics and free thinkers. This group seeks to enrich campus life by sponsoring educational events and fostering student dialog on matters of faith, science, politics and reason.

SKEPTICS AND SECULAR HUMANIST CLUB

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.

Come join us for an evening of

FOOD and FILM! Beef on Weck for dinner

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

March WORKSHOPS:

P Practice your leadership skills in the community!

P Make a Portfolio Presentation!

The Alfred C. O’Connell Library

presents the 16th Annual

For details see: www.genesee.edu/library Deadline for entries: March 22

Saturday, March 25 at 7 PMStuart Steiner TheatreBenefit The Forum Players

A Nightof Dance

6th Annual Arts Festin the ForumThursday, March 23 10 AM-2 PM

STUDENT UNION SPRING BREAK HOURSClosed Saturday March 11, Sunday March 12, Saturday March 18 and Sunday March 19. Monday March 13 – Friday March 17 the office will be open 8:30-4:30 PM.