GCC Foundation Welcomes New Board Members and Elects New Officers
At its November meeting, the Greenfield Community College Foundation celebrated new leadership and fresh perspectives on its Board of Directors while honoring four members who completed their six-year terms of service. Departing members Deb Berryere (President), Ann Barker (Vice President), Jacqui Zuzgo, and Savitri Rambissoon were recognized for their exceptional commitment to the College and […]
Alumni Spotlight: Jordan Brechenser ’00
As a Greenfield native, Jordan Brechenser chose to begin his college journey at Greenfield Community College—a decision influenced in part by his father, who once taught Psychology at GCC. At the time, Jordan wasn’t entirely sure what he wanted to study or where he was headed professionally. What he did know was that GCC offered […]
Alumni Spotlight: Matthew Howard Ackerman ’19
Business Administration | Wealth Management Professional at Goldman Sachs For Matthew Ackerman, attending Greenfield Community College was a transformational experience that helped shape both his personal and professional path. A 2019 graduate of the business administration program, Ackerman reflects on his time at GCC with deep gratitude and admiration. “I still say attending GCC was […]
Making a Difference Every Single Day
For me, choosing a career in nursing was about making a difference every single day. It’s an honor to be trusted with people’s lives, their hopes and their fears. Every time I step into a patient’s room I have the opportunity to bring not just knowledge and skill but also compassion, dignity and hope. Being […]
GCC Alumna Jillian Morgan on Her Career Path
Since graduating GCC in 2008, Jillian Morgan has gone on to meaningful and fulfilling work as the Director of Development at the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. In a recent conversation, she explained that her path wasn’t always clear. “When I started at GCC, I was really unsure of my career direction and also unsure […]
“Building Bridges and Belonging: GCC’s Celebration of Community”
The Greenfield Community College (GCC) Foundation warmly invites community partners, supporters, friends of the college, and alumni to join us for our annual fundraising dinner, “Building Bridges and Belonging: GCC’s Celebration of Community,” on February 27 from 5:00 p.m -7:30 p.m. in the GCC Cohn Family Dining Commons. The annual event features a delicious catered […]
GCC Foundation Welcomes Two New Board Members
The Greenfield Community College Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors. Andrew (AJ) Bresciano AJ is First Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer at Greenfield Savings Bank. He was born and raised in Greenfield, MA, and attended Greenfield Public Schools. AJ is an alumnus of Greenfield Community […]
Greenfield Community College Foundation Celebrates Community with February Fundraising Event
The Greenfield Community College Foundation extends a warm invitation to community partners, supporters, friends of the college and alumni to their upcoming fundraising dinner, “Building Bridges and Belonging: GCC’s Celebration of Community” on February 29 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The evening will include a catered dinner and a cash bar, the presentation of awards to outstanding […]
GCC Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
The Greenfield Community College Foundation is thrilled to announce the addition of four new distinguished members to its Board of Directors: Jane Wolfe, James Fitzgerald, Nicole Gorman and Brian Kapitulik. The four new members bring with them a wealth of experience and commitment to the GCC community, enhancing the Foundation’s mission to support GCC and […]
Dr. Michelle Schutt Inaugurated as GCC’s 11th President
Greenfield Community College has officially inaugurated its 11th president, Dr. Michelle K. Schutt, on Wednesday, May 31. In attendance were representatives of the legislative delegation, GCC Board of Trustee, the GCC Foundation Board, members of the community, family, and friends, as well as staff and faculty from GCC. The inauguration featured speeches from Professor Charlotte […]
GCC Alum Vanessa Brewster Named First-Ever Young Alum in Action
The GCC Foundation is pleased to announce that Vanessa Brewster ‘10 has been selected as the 2022 Young Alumni in Action recipient. Brewster is the first-ever award recipient at GCC, receiving the award at Greenfield Community College’s 60th Anniversary Celebration. Brewster is currently a Spanish teacher at Pioneer Valley Regional High School and got her […]
Influential Regional Nurse Meg Burch Named 2022 GCC Distinguished Alum
The GCC Foundation is pleased to announce that Meg Burch ‘04 has been selected as the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. Burch graduated from Greenfield Community College in 2010. Originally working in epidemiological research, she sought a career change and decided to pursue a degree in nursing at GCC and eventually a Master of Science […]
Community’s Generosity Fuels GCC Foundation’s Record-Breaking Fundraising Year
Thanks to the generosity of the community, the Greenfield Community College Foundation exceeded this year’s fundraising goals, setting a new record in the process. The GCC Foundation raised over $2.2 million this year, more than they raised during any previous year of the Foundation’s 50-year existence. The record-setting year was powered by dedicated volunteers and […]
Greenfield Community College Names Dr. Michelle Schutt as Next President
Greenfield Community College is pleased to announce that Dr. Michelle Schutt will serve as the college’s 11th president, effective July 18. Currently serving as the vice president of community and learner services at the College of Southern Idaho (CSI), the state’s first Hispanic Serving Institution, Schutt was chosen from a competitive pool of four highly-qualified […]
GCC Launches 60th Anniversary Celebrations with Spring Fundraising Campaign, First-ever GCC Day
Greenfield Community College is celebrating 60 years and everyone is invited! GCC is launching its 60th anniversary celebrations with GCC Day, an all-community celebration on campus on Thursday, June 2, from 6-8:30 p.m. The event is open to everyone in the community and will feature local food trucks, Hitchcock Brewing, music from WHAI Bear Country […]
Greenfield Community College Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director
The Greenfield Community College Foundation is pleased to welcome its new Executive Director of Institutional Advancement, Alexis Page. Page takes on the Foundation leadership at a watershed moment, when GCC is poised to implement a new five-year strategic plan, safely return to campus, and celebrate their upcoming 60th anniversary year. “GCC has very bright horizons,” […]
Nominations Open for GCC Distinguished Alumni Award
In celebration of the extraordinary successes of Greenfield Community College students, GCC will confer the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award to one distinguished alumna/us. This individual will join the GCC Distinguished Alumni who have been previously honored, representing the college’s nearly sixty years of providing access and excellence in education to all who seek to learn. […]
Dwyer Receives 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award
The GCC Distinguished Alumni Committee is pleased to announce that Michelle L. Dwyer ‘03 of Greenfield has been selected as the 2019 Distinguished Alumnus. She serves the Chief Executive Officer/CEO of Franklin First Federal Credit Union. GCC President Yves Salomon-Fernández stated, “I am pleased with the decision of the selection committee and thrilled for Michelle. […]
Nominations Open Now for GCC Distinguished Alumni Award
In celebration of the extraordinary successes of Greenfield Community College students, GCC will confer the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award to one distinguished alumna/us. This individual will join the 56 Distinguished Alumni who have been previously honored, representing the college’s more than half century of providing access and excellence in education to all who seek to […]
GCC Foundation Exceeds Fundraising Goals
By Anita Fritz — The Recorder GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Community College Foundation exceeded its goal of raising $1 million this year by almost 10 percent, bringing the total to $1,094,237. GCC Executive Director of Resource Development Regina Curtis said fundraising was so successful because of increasing support from the community for the local college’s […]
Bob Manners ’86 named 2018 Distinguished Alum
Above photo: left to right, Robert Manners, daughter Ashley Manners, and wife Laura Manners celebrate Ashley’s doctorate in physical therapy this past May. Not pictured: Son, and current GCC student, Jacob Manners. This year GCC was pleased to present the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award to Robert (Bob) Manners ’86. Bob has been a selfless advocate […]
GCC to Dedicate Outdoor Learning Lab June 1
The Outdoor Learning Lab (OLL), a teaching area on the south side of Greenfield Community College below the greenhouse, will be formally dedicated to Dr. Robert L. Pura on Friday June 1, 2018 at 2:00pm. The Dr. Robert L. Pura Outdoor Learning Lab includes a Botanical Garden, a Permaculture Garden, Wetland, Wildflower Meadow, Geology Path, […]
Christopher Doyle ’98 Honored with 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award
The 2016 Greenfield Community College Distinguished Alumni Award was presented Thursday, November 10 at the GCC Foundation Annual Meeting. The award was presented to data scientist Christopher Doyle ’98 just prior to the keynote address by NASA astronaut Cady Coleman. Chris graduated with his Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts from GCC, and his high school diploma […]
GREENFIELD — For some, the path to a high school diploma is straight and simple, but for others, life gets in the way. Some, eager to get into the “real world,” start GED programs as soon as they leave high school, while others go back to finish school much later in life. Thursday’s GED graduation […]
GCC Seeks Nominations for Special 50th Anniversary Distinguished Alumni Awards
To celebrate Greenfield Community College’s 50th Anniversary (1962-2012), the 2012 Greenfield Community College Distinguished Alumni Award will be given to 37 alumni. These 37 will join the 13 Distinguished Alumni who have been honored since 2001, to make 50. The GCC Alumni Association is seeking nominations of GCC alumni who a) hold a degree from […]
Who will be the next GCC Distinguished Alum?
Nominations due February 25 Each spring a Greenfield Community College Alum is honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award. “We know that GCC changes the lives of its students forever,” says Regina E. Curtis, ’86, President of
GCC alum Thomas W. Bean III builds project of a lifetime
Greenfield Community College alumnus and Greenfield native Thomas W. Bean III’s 30-year engineering career has included a number of large projects and award-winning work for Verizon Communications, now he’s working on the project of a lifetime.
Alumni give back to students through new career mentoring initiative
GCC alumni have a new way to connect with current GCC Students through the Career Alumni Mentoring Program (CAMP). CAMP, a collaborative project of the GCC Alumni Association and the GCC Career Center, provides students with an opportunity to get guidance and information from alumni in their field of interest.
From Greenfield to Guinea: That’s one well-traveled Alumni Calendar!
If Liza Ramlow had seen a GCC Alumni Association Calendar in the home of a friend somewhere in Franklin County, she probably wouldn’t have given it a second thought. But seeing a picture of her neighbor from Gill, Erika Heilig ’96, on a GCC calendar in Guinea, West Africa stopped her in her tracks. Thousands […]
GCC alum wins National Science Foundation competition
Colleen Champ came to Greenfield Community College in the Fall of 2006 to explore options in computer imaging. Already an accomplished medical and scientific illustrator, she sought help and guidance to bring her skills into the digital age. The immediate solution was to enroll in GCC’s ART 161, Introduction to the Electronic Studio. ART 161 […]
Hillside pizza benefits GCC Alumni Association
Greenfield Community College has created a new program that will open its doors to the community even wider. The new Community Access Scholarship Fund will provide funding and work-study opportunities for people who might otherwise not be able to attend.
Longtime GCC supporter to be honored in DC
Greenfield Community College has enjoyed the support of numerous people throughout its existence, but Jean Cummings was there at the beginning of it all. In fact, she was one of the college’s earliest supporters.
