{"id":34,"date":"2011-02-14T20:09:47","date_gmt":"2011-02-15T01:09:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/student-life\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-05-06T10:56:21","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T14:56:21","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/student-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The Office of Student Leadership & Engagement<\/strong>\u00a0is at the heart of the GCC student community<\/strong>.<\/div>\n

We strive to create conditions where students may take an active role in the student body, and attain a sense of personal investment in GCC. We do this by creating opportunities for students to create or join a club, participate in student governance, and attend educational, cultural, and social events. These shared experiences allow students to develop important skills, including leadership and governance, teamwork, budgeting, communication, and active citizenship.<\/p>\n

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\n Three caps, three gowns, one inspiring family!

Mom Hyacinth and daughters Marlisa and Shante are all graduating this spring with their Associate degree in Liberal Arts!

We`re excited to celebrate with them and all our graduates at next Friday`s Commencement!<\/span>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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\n \ud83c\udf89Commencement is just 10 days away!!\ud83c\udf89

We`re excited to announce our 2026 Student Commencement Speakers - Michael Hannigan and Fakhria Musaawy!

Both have thoughtful and inspirational messages to share with their fellow graduates, families and friends, and the GCC community.

We look forward to seeing them on the stage, and to celebrating all of our graduates this year!<\/span>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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\n The torch has been passed from one set of GCC Student Senate leaders to the next. Big thanks to outgoing President Leilani and Vice President Nate (who will be our new Student Trustee for the 26-27 academic Year), and welcome to incoming President River and Vice President Katelyn. Looking forward to the year ahead!<\/span>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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\n Swipe \u27a1\ufe0f to see all the activities we have planned for Spring Week at GCC this year!!

Join us to celebrate spring, environmental sustainability, and our campus community. \ud83d\udc1d\ud83c\udf31\ud83c\udf08<\/span>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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\n Commencement is *one month away* and we can`t wait to celebrate our graduates! \ud83d\udc9a\ud83c\udf93\ud83c\udf89 Check out the link in our bio for important Commencement info!<\/span>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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\n Lots of fun was had at @shelburne_falls_bowling_alley tonight! Thanks to all the students and alumni that attended!<\/span>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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\n Did you know we have a climbing wall? Join us on Tuesdays (3\/10, 3\/24, 4\/7, 4\/28, and 5\/5) from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in N103. No experience required, experienced staff will guide you! Please wear comfortable clothes and secure shoes (no Crocs or sandals).<\/span>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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\n Last month the crafting club celebrated Black History Month with a painting project inspired by trailblazing African American artist Alma Thomas. Alma was the first graduate of Howard University`s art program, and carved a space for herself in a predominantly white and male-dominated art world in the `60s. She was the first Black woman to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art. She was a leader in the color field painting style and Incorporated nature and the cosmos into her work.

Participants made miniature Alma- inspired abstract paintings using her signature style.

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\n We had a lively discussion with a small group of students for today`s Lunch with the Prez. Thanks to President Schutt for hosting us in your cozy conference room, and big thanks to the students who attended for asking great questions and sharing your experiences, ideas, and feedback.<\/span>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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\n Apply to GCC`s Student Senate! Applications due this Friday 2\/27! We have 4 vacant Senator positions, which will be filled by appointment for the spring semester. Find more info and the application through the link in bio.<\/span>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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\n Hope you felt the love at the Club Fair today! \ud83d\udc97\ud83d\udc1d\ud83c\udf39Looking for community? Fill out the survey linked in our bio and we`ll connect you with clubs and opportunities you`re interested in (or support you in starting something new)!<\/span>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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\n End of year dinner with our Student Senate leaders. Thank you and best of luck to Alex, Bobby, and JP, who are transferring to 4-year colleges in the spring.<\/span>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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\n November\/December photo dump - so many exciting things happened this semester and so little time to post! From L-R:
* GCC student leaders and staff at the CCSLA conference
* Students tabling at CCSLA
* Contemporary Jazz Ensemble performing at Winterfest
* Cookie decorating at Winterfest
* Our Americorps VISTA Casey and volunteers organizing coat donations for the "Warm the Campus" drive
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