Author, Smith College professor and sex educator Emily Nagoski discusses sexual health.

To coincide with national Banned Books Week, the Nahman-Watson Library at Greenfield Community College is holding a faculty panel discussion of the award-winning book The Hate U Give on Tuesday September 25th from 12-1pm in the library solarium. This event is free and open to the public and lunch will be provided. GCC professors Alyssa Arnell, David Lanoie, and Linda McCarthy will lead a discussion about the book, which tells the story of a black teenaged girl who witnesses her unarmed friend be shot and killed by a police officer. Published in 2017, this young adult novel also made the American Library Association’s 2017 list of top ten most banned or challenged books. A film adaptation is set to be released next month.

Art faculty member Jim Peters talks about his current work, on display in GCC’s Annual Art Faculty Exhibit in the South Gallery.

Do you find yourself pulling all-nighters to write papers or cram for exams? Do deadlines seem to spring out of nowhere and derail you? Do you feel overwhelmed, like you’re scrambling just to keep up with everything? Come to this workshop to explore tools and strategies for taking charge of your semester. Learn how to balance your responsibilities, cut down on procrastination, and create time to relax without the guilt! Lunch provided.

The Immigrant Protection Project (IPP) is a project of the ACLU and a coordinated regional effort by attorneys and organizations to provide immigrants in Western Massachusetts with referrals for legal assistance and connections to other services. Come here ACLU attorney and former GCC professor Buz Eisenberg talk about this important resource.

In 2012, Massachusetts voters officially legalized medical marijuana and then in 2016, voters officially legalized recreational marijuana. The marijuana industry offers a unique opportunity for the Commonwealth – a once banned substance that now has some forecasts projecting legal sales to reach $1 billion by 2020.

Come join experts currently operating in the regulated industry in MA discuss the prospect and challenges of this growing industry. This free workshop is for anyone interested in working, investing, owning, or just plain curious about the regulated marijuana industry. This workshop is an introduction to a series of classes to be offered at GCC for those interested in becoming part of this industry.

Pre-registration required! Pre-register now →

Hike to the center of the former town of Dana and compare old photographs of the town with the cellar holes and recovering forest that exists today. We might even hike deep into the woods to see the remains of a crashed fighter jet. This workshop involves moderate hiking on and off trail in a forested environment in early spring conditions.

Meet with college admissions and transfer reps from all over New England!

Past participants have included:

• Anna Maria College
• Assumption College
• Bay Path University
• Bridgewater State University
• Bryant University
• Clarkson University
• College of St. Rose
• Dean College
• Elms College
• Emerson College
• Fitchburg State University
• Framingham State University
• Hampshire college
• Johnson State College
• Keene State College
• Leslie College
• MCLA
• Mount Holyoke College
• Paul Smith’s College of Arts and Sciences
• Prescott College
• Quinnipiac University
• Savannah College of Art & Design
• Smith College
• Springfield College
• Suffolk University
• UMass: Amherst, Dartmouth and Lowell
• University of New Hampshire
• University of St. Joseph
• Unity College (Maine)
• Western New England University
• Westfield State University
• Worcester State University

Join us to hear from Andrew Forsthoefel, author of Walking to Listen: 4,000 miles Across America, One Story at a Time, a memoir of one young man’s coming of age on a journey across America—told through the stories of the people of all ages, races, and inclinations he meets along the way. Free refreshments.

Drop by the Wellness Center for a cup of coffee! Meet the Wellness Center staff, explore the stress-free Wellness Studio, check out some of the Assistive Technology tools available to qualified students and browse through the pamphlet racks to acquaint yourself with resources that promote wellness!

Writer, comic and mental health activist Kevin Breel speaks up about depression in this film of a popular TED talk.

Join us for the second annual Dovi Afesi Lecture Series, featuring speaker Amy Ford who examines how individuals give meaning to their lives, especially when life circumstances and global events threaten our sense of place and purpose.

Art faculty member Paul Lindale talks about his current work, on display in GCC’s Annual Art Faculty Exhibit, in the South Gallery through October 4.

Learn more about Westfield State’s RN to BSN partnership—offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Northampton! Speak with faculty and begin the application process; $50 application fee is waived just for attending! RSVP at westfield.edu.

For nearly half the year, bark provides the best clue to tree ID. Become familiar with the characteristic bark of different trees in different habitats and at a different stage of growth. Come learn more with Nancy Goodman!

Explore the geologic history of the area on this popular 90-minute cruise down river about six miles to Barton Cove before returning to Northfield. Meet prompty at Northfield Mountain’s “Riverview Dock.” Trips depart at 1pm and 2:45pm.

Art faculty member Jen Simms talks about her current work, on display in GCC’s Annual Art Faculty Exhibit, in the South Gallery through October 4.

In Our Own Voices is a regular panel series that provides an opportunity to hear from individuals in our community about their journeys to and at GCC. This month, hear people talk about diversity. Space for questions and dialogue, and refreshments provided. Open house in the Inclusion & Diversity Center follows.

More info to come. Learn about STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) at GCC.

Are you looking for a career path in manufacturing? Training to be a machinist? Want upskilling courses in engineering technology? Attend an information session for students interested in exploring the world of manufacturing and learning the fundamentals that will prepare them for an entry level position in manufacturing, or as a precursor to the CNC Operator program. Veterans, women, unemployed, underemployed and other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Learn about career opportunities, pathways and programs offered. Start the application process! RSVP online.