GCC Offers Opportunity for Early Childhood and School Age Child Care Educators
(Original publication date: 2008-03-31 08:16:31)
Greenfield Community College is offering an exciting new program aimed at giving professionals in the early childhood education field a chance to earn an associate’s degree. The grant-funded program can pay tuition and fees for up to four courses over a year for students who are seeking degrees in Early Childhood Education, Liberal Arts in Education or a related degree. The program is offering one class to get everyone started beginning this summer. Additional courses will be scheduled at times when working professionals are more likely to be available and some online courses may be provided as well....
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Gretchen S. Watson Scholarship Available for Greenfield High School Students Only: Applications due by Friday, May 9
(Original publication date: 2008-03-14 14:28:24)
To apply for this award, please submit: a one-page, double-spaced statement describing why you should be considered for this scholarship; a letter to the editor on a topic of your choice that you submitted or would consider sending; a resume, including items such as honors, awards, activities, employment, and volunteerism; and high school transcripts. Application materials must be received in the Greenfield High School Guidance Office by Friday, May 9, 2008. For more information contact Donna Woodcock (donwoo1@gpsk12.org) or Deb Chown (chown@gcc.mass.edu)....
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Rotary Club to Give Scholarships to Seniors Bound for GCC
(Original publication date: 2008-02-21 08:11:53)
Every year the Franklin County Rotary Club gives out seven generous scholarships — one per public school in the county. The scholarships have always been given to worthy youths selected through interviews, but this year there will be a new criteria for students chosen....
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Massage clinic helps students to learn and practice their trade
(Original publication date: 2008-02-15 10:52:26)
Anyone who has ever had a massage knows how wonderful you feel when you are done. The Stillpoint Massage Therapy Certificate Program at Greenfield Community College requires its students to have practical experience before going out into the job world. That means the program offers student-led massage clinics regularly during the spring semester so students can practice on members of the community. The clinic also serves a second purpose of offering a therapeutic benefit that is often times financially out of reach for some people. The stipend of $15 per massage funds a scholarship to help a student set up a practice after they graduate....
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GCC dance professor premiere March 1
(Original publication date: 2008-02-15 10:49:27)
Like any art, but maybe more so than others, dance is a living thing. It’s constantly changing and evolving and while it’s important to study and learn the classics like the waltz or ballet, if you slow down and stop learning for even a moment in the world of dance, you may lose your footing. Ann Sorvino, adjunct professor of dance at Greenfield Community College knows the importance of staying fresh with new ideas. That’s why she recently moved to New York City for four months....
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A Taste of Franklin County: Cafe Academia offers options from local eateries
(Original publication date: 2008-02-06 12:05:46)
When Greenfield Community College began renovations to its cafeteria, it seemed that students would have to hop in their cars if they wanted to get a hot meal to eat for lunch. That wasn’t good news for students with little time between classes or faculty who have office hours between classes....
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Celebrating GCC Alums: Seeking Nominations for 2008 Distinguished Alum Award
(Original publication date: 2008-01-29 13:41:50)
Doctor, lawyer, mayor, teacher — these are titles Greenfield Community College students have gone on to take. Over the past 45 years, and more than 9,000 success stories from GCC students, each year a student is chosen to be honored with the Distinguished Alum Award during the GCC Foundation Scholarship Awards Ceremony held on April 27....
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GCC Receives Project Funding
(Original publication date: 2008-01-29 13:38:31)
Congressman John W. Olver (D-1st District), a member of the Appropriations Committee and Chairman of the Transportation-HUD Appropriations Subcommittee, successfully worked to include funding for three important GCC projects in the omnibus spending legislation for 2008:...
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Ready, Set, Go: Orientation set for January 26
(Original publication date: 2008-01-28 06:00:00)
The faculty and staff at Greenfield Community College know how important it is for students to have the support of their parents, family members and friends when embarking on a new educational path. Starting college at any age is a big transition in life and anything that can make that easier will help students succeed. That’s the idea behind GCC’s orientation program for parents, family members and friends, which will be held on Saturday, January 26 starting at 8:30 a.m. in the East Building....
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GCC and the Franklin Hampshire Career Center Partner in Skills-building Course
(Original publication date: 2007-12-13 11:35:59)
Finding a new job can be a challenge, especially if you’ve been out of the job market for a while or if you are trying to break into a different industry....
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