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The Greenfield Community College Office of Student Leadership & Engagement is located in the Core of the Main Building room C216.

Athecia Yager says the Education Department’s Career Pathways program has made it financially possible to advance her career and earning potential as an early childhood educator. She now studies Early Childhood Education and describes her experience as “the most wonderful” of her life. “Every class and educator has been encouraging and delightful to speak with,” she says. “This whole journey has been rewarding.” Read more: gccfor.me/athecia-yager

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In honor of Women`s History Month, join us March 4 from 3:30-4:40 p.m. for The Struggle is Eternal: Learning from the Movement, an interactive online discussion featuring historian and author Dr. Joseph Fitzgerald and moderated by GCC`s Dr. Angela Campbell. The program explores the lives and legacies of Black women organizers Gloria Richardson and Barbara Smith, centering Black women’s leadership, student activism and coalition-building across social justice movements. FREE and open to the public! Learn more and RSVP: gccfor.me/struggle

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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.

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GCC will delay opening until 10 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 24. All classes and activities scheduled to begin prior to 10 a.m. are cancelled. All classes and activities scheduled to start at 10 a.m. or later will be held as scheduled.

Safety is our primary concern. Please do not travel if you don`t feel it is safe to do so. For the latest information, visit gcc.mass.edu or call the weather line at (413) 775-1010.

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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.

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We`re looking forward to another wonderful "Building Bridges and Belonging" awards dinner celebrating our GCC community on March 5 from 5-7:30 p.m. It`s always an inspiring evening and will include current students, alumni, community members, donors and GCC volunteers. Please RSVP by tomorrow, Feb. 23! Space is limited. gccfor.me/building-bridges

“It is a delight to bring together so many remarkable people from the GCC community each year,” said Alexis Page, executive director of the GCC Foundation. “The evening always leaves attendees with a glow from the shared commitment to improving lives through education.”

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Due to the forecasted storm, the GCC campus will be closed tomorrow, Monday, Feb. 23. All classes and activities at all sites have been cancelled and the buildings will be closed. For the latest information, visit gcc.mass.edu or call the weather line at (413) 775-1010.

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Did you know… GCC used to be home to numerous varsity and club sports teams, including baseball, softball, karate, cross country, golf, hockey, mens and women`s basketball, women`s volleyball, tennis and, in the late 1970s to early 1980s, TOBOGGAN?

The toboggan team placed well in numerous competitions and won first place in the 4-person and 2-person races at the 1975 national toboggan championships in Lake Placid. In later years, possibly because of the success of GCC`s team, the national competition`s rules were changed so that teams had to use sleds provided by the organizers, rather than their own… and GCC still won.

Describing the competitive toboggan experience, their faculty advisor said, "projected speeds could be 50, 75, 100 miles per hour, we just don`t know." The club raised money by hosting dances and selling cords of wood that they chopped themselves.

In 1980, their coach took the team to Lake Placid to try out luge. GCC`s athletic director at the time explained, "once you start, it is impossible to stop unless you hit enough walls." Apparently GCC students figured out the technique fairly quickly, as an 18-year-old freshman, Beth Seibert, took home a silver medal in luge at the junior olympics, while competing in a motorcycle helmet.

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You’re invited to Franklin County`s first-ever Green Drinks meetup! Launching Thursday, Feb. 26 from 4–6 p.m. at @incandescentbeer—no RSVP necessary. Curious about clean energy? Work in the trades? Passionate about farms, buildings or climate resilience? Drop in, grab a drink and plug into the conversation!

Co-hosted by MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center and @franklincountymachamber and sponsored by FirstLight Power, this casual monthly gathering is all about connecting the dots between clean energy, high-performance buildings, green tech, climate action, land stewardship and the trades that power it all.

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Join a community floral design class and learn how to make beautiful vase arrangements. Our next class is Feb. 28—sign up today! Learn more: gccfor.me/floral

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GCC`s offices will be closed today, Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents Day.

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Happy Valentine`s Day from GCC and the extremely rare geologic feature we proudly host on our campus: Jurassic Armored Mud Balls (JAMBs)!

For more information on JAMBs and Dr. Richard D. Little`s work advocating for the official recognition of these unique specimens: https://gccfor.me/jamb

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As we close out our featured GCC love stories with Katy `10 and Robert `13, we’re reminded that love often finds us when we least expect it. Thank you for joining us in celebrating these adorable couples!

After doing much research, Katy discovered that the @gccadventureeducation program (OLP) is a one-of-a-kind program, unlike any other in the country. So in the fall of 2009, she moved all the way to Greenfield from South Dakota—just to go to GCC! Nearing the end of the school year, at a local young adult group, she met a cute, funny guy named Robert. Shortly after, Katy completed OLP and moved to Michigan for a summer, to California for two years and then back to South Dakota.

Katy and Robert dated long-distance for a bit before Robert followed Katy on her adventures. They became engaged, got married and then in the fall of 2012, they came back to Greenfield. Why? So that Robert could enroll in OLP! They are the only married couple to ever both go through the program. OLP and GCC will forever have a special place in their lives and relationship. Today they live on the north shore of Lake Superior with their two children and dog, enjoying outdoor activities with their family like cross-country skiing, canoeing, hiking and camping.

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Hope you felt the love at the Club Fair today! 💗🐝🌹Looking 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)!

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Join us March 5, 5-7:30 p.m. for Building Bridges and Belonging: GCC`s Celebration of Community! This special evening will feature dinner and a cash bar, awards for outstanding GCC alumni and community partners, GCC student speakers and opportunities to get to know each other better. Proceeds from the event will be used to support the GCC Impact Fund. RSVP by Feb. 23: gccfor.me/building-bridges

A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: @greenfieldsavings, @greenfieldcoopbank, @cooley_dickinson_health_care, @franklinfirstfcu, @circuithub and @charternextgeneration

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Our next featured alumni couple are Regina (Jean) and David who met in high school in New Jersey in 1970. They moved to Massachusetts in 1977 and were married in Warwick State Park. They attended GCC together and graduated in 1984.

Jean has been a nurse for the past 42 years, starting as a pediatric nurse and then worked in college health at Wellesley College. She is now happily working one day a week at an independent senior care facility as a bridge to retirement. David recently “retired” after a 35+ year career as an architect and continues to work very part time on freelance projects.

They are the proud parents of two adult children and still live in the 1922 colonial they bought as their first house. They’re approaching 47 years as a married couple!

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Join us for a screening and discussion of the award-winning documentary “Shuffle,” which exposes a growing, insurance-driven cycle of addiction treatment fraud sweeping the country. The film reveals a web of public policy and private interests exploiting vulnerable people for profit. Featuring a talk-back with the filmmakers via Zoom directly following the film. Free and open to the public—but guests are encouraged to buy concessions!
Monday, Feb. 23 from 6-8 p.m. at @greenfieldgardencinema
RSVP requested: gccfor.me/shuffle

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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and we’re excited to feature some alumni couples who met or had their relationship strengthened here at GCC.

Getting lost on campus can lead to love! Julianne `92 and Megan `92 met wandering GCC’s hallways, trying to find the Art Department. Walking to class together and trying to orient themselves, they discovered they were in almost all the same classes!

They both graduated in 1992 and then moved away to complete their education. But GCC and Greenfield are places they’ve always held dear to their hearts, and so they returned to Greenfield in 2000, where they currently and happily reside.

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Did you know… that in 1979, GCC`s Cross Country team were National Junior College Athletic Association Region XXI Cross Country Champions? Coached by then GCC Athletic Director John Palmer, they traveled all the way to Wichita, KS to compete!

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Join a community dance class! We have a variety of upcoming classes, starting Feb. 12 and running through the spring. From two step to swing, there`s a little something for everyone. Learn more: gccfor.me/dance-classes

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After losing her sister to cancer recently, Chey Charvis` plan to attend GCC required extra courage and commitment. But as she sees it, doing so also reinforced a sense of confidence and determination. Read more of Chey`s story: gccfor.me/chey-charvis

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Save the date! In celebration of Black History Month, please join us Friday, Feb. 20 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. for The Sound of America: Influences of Negro Spirituals on American Music—an unforgettable musical experience with highly-acclaimed operatic tenor Perry Brisbon. FREE and open to the public. RSVP requested: gccfor.me/sound-of-america

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.

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Are you passionate about storytelling, creativity and learning from others? Join an exciting project that connects students with older adults and celebrates their wisdom, experiences and perspectives—the Franklin County Intergenerational Film Festival!

We’re looking for students to partner one-on-one with older adults to create short videos (3–5 minutes). Together, you’ll decide what story to tell. No filming or editing experience required, just basic tech skills and a desire to learn. Learn more: gccfor.me/intergenerational-film-fest

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We`re proud to have partnered with @reupeducation to reach out to former GCC students who have had to put their studies on pause. If you have been away for a calendar year or more, you may be eligible for this free program! Learn more: gccfor.me/reup-gcc

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Join us, in partnership with MassHire Franklin Hampshire, for a Health Occupations Job Fair on Monday, Feb. 2 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

The fair will feature 20-30 employers and organizations with job openings in the Franklin/Hampshire county region. Pre-registration is NOT required. This event is FREE, and all are welcome to attend!

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The GCC Foundation has scholarships for you! These scholarships are open to new and current students, all majors, all types of GCC students! Apply by Feb. 22: gccfor.me/scholarships

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Due to inclement weather, GCC will delay opening until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27. All classes and activities that are scheduled to begin prior to 10 a.m. are cancelled. All classes and activities that are scheduled to start at 10 a.m. or later will be held as scheduled.

For the latest information, visit our website at gcc.mass.edu or call the weather line at (413) 775-1010.

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Due to inclement weather, all classes and activities at all sites have been cancelled and all GCC buildings will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26. For the latest information, visit our website at gcc.mass.edu or call the weather line at (413) 775-1010.

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The GCC Foundation has been awarded a two-year grant to support new workforce training aimed at improving perinatal health equity in Massachusetts. “This funding allows the GCC Foundation to support innovative workforce training that responds directly to regional needs,” said Executive Director of the GCC Foundation Alexis Page. Read more: gccfor.me/perinatal-health

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Join us Jan. 28 from noon-1 p.m. for a Gallery Talk with photographer Rachel Portesi. She will discuss her current exhibition "The Nature of Things," on display in GCC`s South Gallery from Jan. 26-Feb. 27.

Portesi`s work explores the symbolic nature of mushrooms and examines themes of mortality, regeneration and interconnectedness through early photographic methods, AI altered tintypes and time-lapse sequences, incorporating funji as both material and metaphor.

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Trivia time! What GCC sports team won the state title in 1971?
Men`s golf, bowling or women`s basketball?
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(Answer on second slide. GCC`s women`s basketball won the state title in 1971.)

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GCC`s offices will be closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but we hope you`ll join us from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with dance, arts and crafts, education, music and food.

The event is FREE and open to the public—featuring MLK Legacy Story Hour for younger children (free books for the first 20!), Freedom Dance from Senegal with Abdou Sarr, a screening of the documentary Eyes on the Prize, a performance by Twice as Smart youth dance troupe and much more!

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