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Thursday April 19 5:00pm-9:00pm
South Wing
GCC celebrates the arts! Join us for an evening of performances and exhibits:
5pm Dance performance, Sloan Theater
5:15-6:45pm Locally Grown 2, one-act theatrical production, Sloan Theater
6:45-7pm Chorus performance, South Gallery
7-8:30pm Contemporary Music Ensemble, S358 Music Room
7-9pm Annual Art Student Exhibit opening, South GalleryAnnual Student Art Exhibit Opening Reception
Thursday April 19 7:00pm-9:00pm
C202 President’s Office
Reception for GCC’s 2018 Annual Student Art Exhibit, in the South Gallery April 19-May 10. The exhibit represents the culmination of student artwork created in the 2017-18 academic year and includes painting, drawing, photography, computer arts, video, and more. Everyone is welcome!
Friday Film Series: The Mask You Live In
Friday April 20 12:00pm-2:00pm
C208 Community Room
Join us for a screening of The Mask You Live In, a documentary about harmful notions about masculinity in United States culture.
“Spring into Dinosaurs” at Two Famous CT Museums
Saturday April 21 8:45am-6:00pm
This Connecticut bus trip with guide Richard Little will be an excellent way to celebrate spring. There will be two destinations:Yale’s Peabody Museum of Natural History (New Haven) and Dinosaur State Park (Rocky Hill).
Monday April 23 12:00pm-1:00pm
Cohn Family Dining Commons
Celebrate Spring Week with a live performance by the GCC Vocal Jazz Ensemble—all while enjoying free fajitas and a smoothie bar! Bring a personal care item or non-perishable food item to donate to the Food Pantry.
Monday April 23 12:00pm-1:00pm
Cohn Family Dining Commons
Student Senator Dadrian Bernard is creating a textbook donation and trade program on campus to assist students in obtaining used textbooks. Donate your used textbooks and help your fellow students save some money!
Tuesday April 24 6:00pm-8:00pm
Cohn Family Dining Commons
What’s on your mind? Stop by for a free dinner, dessert and conversation with retiring GCC President Bob Pura.
Wednesday April 25 11:00am-3:00pm
Core Patio
Celebrate Spring Week on the patio with free food, ice cream and a printing press from 12-1pm and bumper cars from 11am-3pm!
STEM Lecture Series: Cancer 101
Wednesday April 25 12:00pm-1:00pm
C208 Community Room
GCC faculty discuss current topics in science, technology, engineering and math. Jay Gump, Ph.D., talks about cancer.
CNA and Home Health Aide Information Session
Thursday April 26 10:30am-12:00pm
GCC Downtown
A special information session for anyone interested in our Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide programs. Our graduates are employed in long term care facilities, home health agencies, hospitals and rehabilitation programs, adult day programs, assisted living centers, hospice and other community health settings.
RSVP online if you plan to attend!
11th Annual NELCWIT Power of Women Celebration
Thursday April 26 5:00pm-7:00pm
Cohn Family Dining Commons
11th annual fundraiser to honor the contributions of women and raise awareness about violence and sexual assault on campuses and in our community. Presented by the Friends of NELCWIT, featuring live jazz music, silent auction, cash bar, buffet dinner and featured speaker Ellen Story. All guests will be asked for a meaningful donation to support NELCWIT’s programs. Register online at https://pownelcwit2018.eventbrite.com.
Locally Grown 2: An Evening of One-Act Plays
Thursday April 26 7:30pm-9:30pm
Sloan Theater
GCC Theater presents Locally Grown 2: An Evening of One-Act Plays, three acts written by local playwrights and performed by GCC students and community members. Featured plays include “Have You Seen Charlie,” “The Traitr,” and “Another God Play Involving Plywood.” Tickets are $5/$10 (students & seniors/general public) at the door. Reserve your seats online!
Friday April 27 10:00am-2:00pm
Outdoor Learning Lab
Join Tony Reiber and the Permaculture Club to plant an orchard at Greenfield Community College! 20 trees will be planted just beyond the Outdoor Learning Lab. You’ll learn something about permaculture principles, horticulture, Earth Day, and more. Free food outside on the Core Patio from 12-1pm.
Locally Grown 2: An Evening of One-Act Plays
Friday April 27 7:30pm-9:30pm
Sloan Theater
GCC Theater presents Locally Grown 2: An Evening of One-Act Plays, three acts written by local playwrights and performed by GCC students and community members. Featured plays include “Have You Seen Charlie,” “The Traitr,” and “Another God Play Involving Plywood.” Tickets are $5/$10 (students & seniors/general public) at the door. Reserve your seats online!
Locally Grown 2: An Evening of One-Act Plays
Saturday April 28 7:30pm-9:30pm
Sloan Theater
GCC Theater presents Locally Grown 2: An Evening of One-Act Plays, three acts written by local playwrights and performed by GCC students and community members. Featured plays include “Have You Seen Charlie,” “The Traitr,” and “Another God Play Involving Plywood.” Tickets are $5/$10 (students & seniors/general public) at the door. Reserve your seats online!
Monday April 30 12:00pm-1:00pm
N241
Thinking about signing up for an online course next semester? You may be wondering what to expect, as well as what is expected of you that might be different from an in-person class. Find out about the pitfalls to watch for, the resources to draw on when you struggle, and how to maximize the benefits of online learning.
Monday April 30 12:00pm-1:00pm
C208 Community Room
Have you hit a bump in the road? Maybe your first round of exams didn’t go as well as you expected, or that paper didn’t earn the grade you thought it would? Don’t get down on yourself—failure doesn’t have to be a bad thing! In this workshop you will learn how to “fail well” and to use failure as motivation for future success.
Tuesday May 1 12:00pm-1:00pm
N401
Thinking about signing up for an online course next semester? You may be wondering what to expect, as well as what is expected of you that might be different from an in-person class. Find out about the pitfalls to watch for, the resources to draw on when you struggle, and how to maximize the benefits of online learning.
Tuesday May 1 12:00pm-1:00pm
N314
Have you hit a bump in the road? Maybe your first round of exams didn’t go as well as you expected, or that paper didn’t earn the grade you thought it would? Don’t get down on yourself—failure doesn’t have to be a bad thing! In this workshop you will learn how to “fail well” and to use failure as motivation for future success.
Annual Archibald Macleish Poetry Reading
Wednesday May 2 12:00pm-1:00pm
C208 Community Room
Sponsored by the Friends of the Archibald Macleish Collection, featuring poets Dennis Finnell and Susie Patlove. Free and open to the public.
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Thursday April 19 10:00am-1:00pm
Core Lobby
Did you know? Elms College offers bachelor's degree completion programs right here at GCC! If you have your associate degree, you can continue on to a four-year program right here on campus. Programs offered include Business Management and Marketing, Early Childhood Education and Care, Social Work, and Nursing. Everyone is invited to stop by a scheduled information session, or contact Elms Program Coordinator Tom Spiro at spirot@elms.edu any time.
Thursday April 19 5:00pm-9:00pm
South Wing
GCC celebrates the arts! Join us for an evening of performances and exhibits:
5pm Dance performance, Sloan Theater
5:15-6:45pm Locally Grown 2, one-act theatrical production, Sloan Theater
6:45-7pm Chorus performance, South Gallery
7-8:30pm Contemporary Music Ensemble, S358 Music Room
7-9pm Annual Art Student Exhibit opening, South GalleryAnnual Student Art Exhibit Opening Reception
Thursday April 19 7:00pm-9:00pm
C202 President’s Office
Reception for GCC’s 2018 Annual Student Art Exhibit, in the South Gallery April 19-May 10. The exhibit represents the culmination of student artwork created in the 2017-18 academic year and includes painting, drawing, photography, computer arts, video, and more. Everyone is welcome!
- Thursday May 10 – Last day of evening classes
- Monday May 14 – Final exams for evening classes
Final exam schedule can be found at gcc.mass.edu/student-and-academic-affairs.
- Monday May 14 – Last day of day classes
- Tuesday May 15 – Final exams for day classes
Final exam schedule can be found at gcc.mass.edu/student-and-academic-affairs.
- Tuesday May 15 – Final exams for evening classes
Final exam schedule can be found at gcc.mass.edu/student-and-academic-affairs.
- Wednesday May 16 – Final exams for day classes
Final exam schedule can be found at gcc.mass.edu/student-and-academic-affairs.
- Wednesday May 16 – Final exams for evening classes
Final exam schedule can be found at gcc.mass.edu/student-and-academic-affairs.
- Thursday May 17 – Final exams for day classes
Final exam schedule can be found at gcc.mass.edu/student-and-academic-affairs.
- Thursday May 17 – Final exams for evening classes
Final exam schedule can be found at gcc.mass.edu/student-and-academic-affairs.
- Friday May 18 – Final exams for day classes
Final exam schedule can be found at gcc.mass.edu/student-and-academic-affairs.
- Monday May 21 – Classes begin – Summer Session I
- Tuesday May 22 – Last day to add classes
Last day to add classes for Summer Session I
- Wednesday May 23 – Faculty Professional Half-Day (MCCC)
- Wednesday May 23 – Final grades due by 10am
Final grades due from faculty by this time; grades are generally posted to students’ MyGCC accounts 48-72 hours after this deadline. For more information, contact the Office of the Registrar.
- Thursday May 24 – Last day to drop/withdraw from credit classes – 100% refund (minus $20 reg fee)
- Monday May 28 – Memorial Day – no day or evening classes
- Tuesday May 29 – Last day to drop/withdraw from credit classes – 75% refund (minus $20 reg fee)
- Saturday June 2 – Commencement 2018
Honoring this year’s graduates! An informal reception will follow. Graduates and their guests are invited to attend. More information at gcc.mass.edu/commencement.
- Wednesday June 6 – Last day to drop/withdraw – No Record
- Wednesday June 13 – Staff Professional Half-Day
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