Tara Murphy, originally from Washington, D.C., began exploring her heritage through African studies at Yale University. She was awarded a Yale fellowship to study traditional dance and drumming at the University of Legon in Ghana, West Africa. Since returning to the U.S., for the past 20 years, she has studied closely with many African and Afro-Caribbean artists in Washington, D.C., New York City and Boston. Tara recognizes the practice of African dance and drumming as a tremendous force for healing, empowerment and community. It is her greatest honor to share the inspiration of these ancient traditions. Free and open to the public!

Meet photographer and former GCC professor Mary Ellen Kelly whose exhibit ‘The Women’s March: Three Years, Three Cities” is on display in C208 March 4-31.

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 from GCC students, faculty and staff who are veterans or allies. Space for questions and dialogue, and refreshments provided.

Salsa dancing with McCoy Jamison! Plus free lava bracelets by GCC student Brandt Miller, bone marrow donor drive, and free food!

Free, interactive public workshop which will equip participants with knowledge and tools to take charge of their digital lives. Reflect on the concepts of privacy and security as they relate to your own life; recognize privacy and security vulnerabilities in common app and software features; and learn strategies for protecting your own digital security. Presented in conjunction with the pop-up project The Glass Room Experience, on exhibit in the Nahman-Watson Library March 25-29.

Free, interactive public workshop which will equip participants with knowledge and tools to take charge of their digital lives. Reflect on the concepts of privacy and security as they relate to your own life; recognize privacy and security vulnerabilities in common app and software features; and learn strategies for protecting your own digital security. Presented in conjunction with the pop-up project The Glass Room Experience, on exhibit in the Nahman-Watson Library March 25-29.

Join us to watch the documentary It’s Criminal, created by incarcerated women and Dartmouth College students who worked together to write and perform an original play that explores the often painful and troubled paths that landed the women behind bars.

Participants in the documentary It’s Criminal—created by incarcerated women and Dartmouth College students who worked together to write and perform an original play that explores the often painful and troubled paths that landed the women behind bars—discuss their experiences in life and in the film.

What’s on your mind? Stop by for a free lunch and conversation with GCC President Yves Salomon-Fernandez.

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.

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

Elms at GCC’s B.A. in Education program celebrates the Week of the Young Child with Simmons University and Elms College professor Megan Dowd Lambert’s workshop “How to Shake Up Storytime and Get Kids Talking About What They See!” Megan will provide attendees with tips and tools to create dynamic, engaging shared reading experiences that put children and their responses to art, text and design at the heart of storytime. In addition, she will address how the Whole Book Approach can support kids’ critical engagement with picture book representations of race, class, gender and other aspects of identity. Certificates of attendance provided to attendees. Free and open to the public, with refreshments provided.

GCC Chorus presents “Baroque and Classical Choral Music.” Featuring sacred and secular music in several languages by Henry Purcell, Antonio Vivaldi, J. S. Bach, Christoph W. Gluck, Wolfgang A. Mozart, Franz P. Schubert, and Christian Latrobe. Led by Margery Heins, Conductor, and accompanied by Henry Gaida, Pianist. Soloists from the chorus will also perform.

GCC’s Outdoor Leadership Program invites you to climb to new heights! Get a whole new perspective on things and join OLP for a day of Nearly Spring Wall Climbing!

Did you know that there is a climbing gym at GCC? You’re invited to tie in and climb with us! Open to all GCC students, faculty, and staff—come by any time or a few minutes or a few hours. No experience necessary, just bring yourself and we’ll fit you with a climbing harness, tie all of your knots, belay you as you ascend and coach you to climbing success. No skirts or dresses. You must wear shoes so be sure to bring a pair of shoes you can climb in!

Get to know GCC at one of three sessions this spring! Wednesday, April 10, 10am-1pm; Thursday, April 18, 4-8pm; or Saturday, May 4, 10am-3pm.

Your mobile device isn’t only for procrastinating on Instagram! Come to this workshop and find out how to transform the technology in your pocket into a powerful tool for academic success. We’ll cover a couple of apps in each of three categories: time management, note-taking/organization, and study tools. We’ll also review syncing your school email account to your device and make sure you know where to go to follow up on this workshop with some one-on-one attention. You don’t need to be an expert–whether your phone is an extension of your body or you really don’t use it much at all, this workshop will have something for you! Bring your phone or tablet (we’ll talk about both Apple and Android). Free lunch for attendees!

Join us for this free and fun 90 minute informational presentation about our unique Outdoor Leadership Program. OLP has been training students to become working outdoor professionals since 1980. Our graduates are highly sought after throughout the outdoor recreation and adventure education fields in Massachusetts, New England, and across the United States. Our graduates can be found working in such dynamic outdoor industries and careers as:

• Climbing Gyms
• Wilderness Guides
• Outdoor Equipment Retail
• Camps
• Ski Areas
• Rafting Companies
• Challenge Courses
• Outing Clubs
• State and National Parks
• Colleges & Universities
• Wilderness Therapy
• Cycle Touring
• Kayak Guides
• Tour Guides

… and much more!

Meet Outdoor Leadership Program Coordinator, Bob Tremblay. Visit the OLP classroom and the indoor climbing wall. Ask questions and get answers! Learn how to tie the safest knot in all of rock climbing!

No Small Matter is the first feature documentary to explore the most overlooked, underestimated, and powerful force for good in America today: early childhood education. Through poignant stories and surprising humor, the film lays out the overwhelming evidence for the importance of the first five years, and reveals how our failure to act on that evidence has resulted in an everyday crisis for American families, and a slow-motion catastrophe for the country. Join the GCC Education Department for a film screening, post-film discussion and exhibit of work by local educators and children. RSVP online.

5pm – Reception and exhibit “Making Us Visible”
5:30pm – Film screening
7pm – Post-film discussion

Sponsored by Greenfield Community College; Office of the President, Yves Salomon-Fernández; GCC Education Department and Education Leadership Council; The Center School; Community Action; Head Start; Amherst Montessori School; Hampshire College; & Massachusetts Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators.

Greenfield Community College hosts its annual Career and Job Fair! All GCC students, alums and members of the general public are welcome to meet and network with employers from around the region. Local companies from sustainable energy, not for profit, health care and much more will be available in the Dining Commons to talk with attendees about exciting career opportunities—and, at some employer tables, actual job openings!

Employers can sign up to participate below. We ask that you arrive at the campus by 9:45am on the day of the fair; parking is available in any lot but F and C.

Join the growing health care industry! Attend an information session to learn more about the allied health care trainings offered at GCC. Partial scholarships available & several companies sponsor students.

RSVP online if you plan to attend!