Free Food On Campus Did you know? Many of our campus activities for students include free light refreshments. Below is a list of upcoming events (when available) with free food for participants (and yes, you should expect to participate if you're eating). The Sound of America: Influences of Negro Spirituals on American Music Friday February 20 - 4:30pm Dining Commons Join GCC to celebrate Black History Month with an evening of marvelous narrative vocal performances by highly-acclaimed operatic tenor Perry Brisbon, Director of Turning Point, University Choir and Templeton Honors College Chorale at Eastern University. Brisbon’s narrative performance chronicles the evolution of African American musical traditions commencing with “negro spirituals” and their influence on blues, gospel, jazz, classic soul, rock ’n’ roll, funk, disco, house, reggae and hip-hop. Vocal narrations will educate and celebrate the poignant, perennial influences of Black artists on American music. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments provided, RSVP requested. Oops! We could not locate your form. Lunch with the Prez Wednesday February 25 - 12:00pm C201 President’s Conference Room What’s on your mind? Stop by for a free lunch and conversation with GCC President Michelle Schutt. Café Connection Tuesday March 3 - 12:00pm E107 Creative Thinking & Learning Studio A monthly informal drop-in event for anyone looking to connect! Open to students, staff and faculty—stop by, share light refreshments, build community! RSVP recommended. Oops! We could not locate your form. Lunch with the Prez Thursday April 2 - 12:00pm C201 President’s Conference Room What’s on your mind? Stop by for a free lunch and conversation with GCC President Michelle Schutt. Café Connection Tuesday April 7 - 12:00pm E107 Creative Thinking & Learning Studio A monthly informal drop-in event for anyone looking to connect! Open to students, staff and faculty—stop by, share light refreshments, build community! RSVP recommended. Oops! We could not locate your form. Franklin County Intergenerational Film Festival Thursday April 23 - 5:30pm Dining Commons Join us for an incredible presentation as we wrap up this year’s Cyber-Senior program at GCC! Local youth have paired with local older adults to make short YouTube films that will be screened at our intergenerational film festival—featuring dinner and a talk-back where the stars of the shows will discuss the bonds and friendships that have grown as a result. Free community meal included. Please RSVP! Oops! We could not locate your form. Café Connection Tuesday May 5 - 12:00pm E107 Creative Thinking & Learning Studio A monthly informal drop-in event for anyone looking to connect! Open to students, staff and faculty—stop by, share light refreshments, build community! RSVP recommended. Oops! We could not locate your form. Senior Resource Fair Wednesday May 13 - 10:00am Dining Commons Join us as we host vendors from local organizations that offer resources for older adults to enhance the quality of their lives through engagement or support. Whether you are looking to volunteer, get fit, meet new people or learn about opportunities for lifelong learning, there is something for you. This is a great opportunity to learn about ways you can get involved in Franklin County, meet new people and network! Refreshments provided. Registration encouraged, but not required. Oops! We could not locate your form.