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

It`s almost time to celebrate our 2026 Associate Degree Nursing Program graduates at their pinning ceremony! Join us in-person or virtually on Friday, May 22 at 2:30 p.m. Learn more: gccfor.me/adn-2026

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Congratulations to GCC student Mike Hannigan on being named a 2026 recipient of the prestigious Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship by @thejkcf, one of the nation’s most competitive and selective awards for community college students! Read more: gccfor.me/jack-kent-cooke

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"I chose GCC because I wanted to challenge myself and try to find a community that would accept me for who I was," Kasey shared. Since arriving, they have found exactly that—a supportive atmosphere that offers "the freedom to learn, grow and struggle without fear of being left behind." Read more: gccfor.me/kasey-kellogg

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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!

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Join the GCC Alumni Association for our annual trip to a Red Sox game at Fenway Park on Sunday, Aug. 9. No parking, no stress of getting to the game—just a fun-filled, family-friendly bus ride with fellow alumni and friends under the lights! The bus will leave GCC at 11 a.m. and will return by 7 p.m. This is always a sold-out event, so register early: gccfor.me/redsox

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TRIVIA TIME! Today, May 12, is International Nurses Day, the last day of National Nurses Week AND Florence Nightingale`s birthday. Florence Nightingale is commonly hailed at the founder of modern nursing, and she did pioneering work ALL OVER THE WORLD. The graduates of our nursing programs also work all over the state, country and world after leaving GCC. Where in the world are GCC nursing graduates NOT working?

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🎉Commencement is just 10 days away!!🎉

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!

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Congratulations to all the students who participated this year`s Student Symposium, a showcase of creative capstone projects in various disciplines. Your projects were amazing, and your hard work and dedication are incredibly inspiring! Cheers to a job well done!

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GCC`s first nursing program began in 1963, and we expanded to include a practical nursing certificate in the 1990`s. The uniforms, brochures and hairstyles sure have changed over the years! Enjoy a look back as we close out National Nurses Week 2026. We love you, nurses!

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Trivia time… National Nurses Week edition! What year did GCC launch the Practical Nursing program?

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Join us on Wednesday, May 13 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. to learn more about our Medical Assistant Certificate program! Sign up for an email reminder: gccfor.me/medical-asst

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In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we`ll be sharing student testimonials about GCC professors that have made a big impact. Join us in giving them a round of applause, and let us know which GCC professors left a lasting impression on YOU!

"Trish Basford has been very helpful in guiding me in the field of science. She also recommended me to be a peer tutor which has been very fun. " —Patrick Meyer, current GCC student

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In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we`ll be sharing student testimonials about GCC professors that have made a big impact. Join us in giving them a round of applause, and let us know which GCC professors left a lasting impression on YOU!

"Jen Simms helped me to realize that everything I do doesn`t have to be perfect as long as you have fun doing it." —Patrick Meyers, current GCC student

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In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we`ll be sharing student testimonials about GCC professors that have made a big impact. Join us in giving them a round of applause, and let us know which GCC professors left a lasting impression on YOU!

"Dr. Peggy Martalock is a riot! Her positive energy and life experience is outstanding. Another strong woman in my corner that is bound and determined to watch me succeed." —Athecia Yager, current GCC student

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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!

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It`s National Nurses Week! Did you know… GCC`s nursing students have worn a number of uniforms over the years, first white or green and white pin-striped dresses or pants suits, then a variety of styles of scrubs? Until 1981, this uniform, at least for female nursing students, included a small white starched cap (as pictured in this graduation photo from the late 1970`s or early 1980`s).

By May 1980, though, the ADN class of 1981 was over the cap. On May 1, 1980, 43 members of the class of `81 signed a statement (also pictured) informing the college that as of September, they would no longer wear it. They wrote, "We recognize that in the past the nurse`s cap has been a symbol of pride in their profession… However, at this time we recognize that the positive meanings of this symbol have become in many ways overshadowed by its association with the image of the nurse as passive, as dependent, as subservient, as necessarily female and as limited to traditionally defined roles."

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In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we`ll be sharing student testimonials about GCC professors that have made a big impact. Join us in giving them a round of applause, and let us know which GCC professors left a lasting impression on YOU!

"I am really enjoying my Biology class with Jen Williams. She has been amazing in helping me understand the material. I really love our labs so far." —Chey Charvis, current GCC student

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In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurses Week, we`ll be sharing student testimonials about GCC professors that have made a big impact. Join us in giving them a round of applause, and let us know which GCC professors left a lasting impression on YOU!

"Rebecca Wolf 100% got me through the LPN program. She pushed me when I didn’t think I could do it anymore, and I was able to pass the NCLEX on the first try and I owe it all to her." – Emily Mills, current GCC student

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In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we`ll be sharing student testimonials about GCC professors that have made a big impact. Join us in giving them a round of applause, and let us know which GCC professors left a lasting impression on YOU!

"Dr. Caroline Dubinsky not only is the best teacher of any subject I’ve ever taken, but she also was able to renew my public library card. She has a way of building knowledge that not only informs, but empowers us as students to see the great in the art world and also the issues we as the next generation of artists can change. " —current GCC student

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In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we`ll be sharing student testimonials about GCC professors that have made a big impact. Join us in giving them a round of applause, and let us know which GCC professors left a lasting impression on YOU!

"Nicole Turner, the Surgical Technology Coordinator, is super fun and makes learning the profession so much better." —Natalie Grunwald, current GCC student

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In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we`ll be sharing student testimonials about GCC professors that have made a big impact. Join us in giving them a round of applause, and let us know which GCC professors left a lasting impression on YOU!

"I took Prof. David Lanoie`s Intro to Justice Studies class on a whim because I needed an elective and it fit into my schedule, and it was the best class I`ve ever taken. Prof. Lanoie is funny and thoughtful and kind and wildly smart in a way that welcomes rather than intimidates. He genuinely wanted to know what I and my classmates thought about what we were learning, even if he disagreed with our positions. He wanted to learn from us as much as he wanted us to learn from him. The class was collaborative in our academic learning, as well as in its flexibility to account for everyone`s real life needs and time demands outside of the classroom. I felt so incredibly respected in that class as both a learner and a person. I came into that class after a tough previous semester, and it reminded me why I enjoy learning. It`s also one of the only classes I`ve ever taken that left me feeling driven to continue to engage and learn more beyond the end of the class, rather than just feeling burnt out at the end. It`s a class that`s going to stick with me forever, and I tell everyone to take one of Prof. Lanoie`s classes if they can." —current GCC student

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“This is why I love this work. It’s really the most generic answer I could give: for them to be successful,” Emily McClintock, MAIPSE Coordinator who has been working to develop GCC’s WINGS program and recruit potential candidates, said about the goal of the program. “It looks very different for each student. … The beauty of this program is it’s so highly individualized.” Read more: gccfor.me/wings-recorder

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Join us Thursday, May 7 from 5-7:30 p.m. to celebrate the grand reopening and official dedication of the Richard D. Little Geology Collection! Learn more: gccfor.me/geology-dedication

This event honors the legacy of Professor Emeritus Richard D. Little, whose 34-year tenure at GCC and passion for earth science have shaped generations of students. After meticulous renovation, we are ready to unveil the enhancements to the collection. Enjoy self-guided tours, light refreshments and a chance to connect with fellow science enthusiasts.

Made possible in part by funding from @masscultural.

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Join us May 4 from 4-5 p.m. for an online discussion with Andrew Lee, Assistant Head of School at Fayerweather Street School, about Asian immigration, cross-racial solidarity and resilience. RSVP for the link to join: gccfor.me/Lee

Andrew Lee has served as an instructional and inclusion leader and history teacher in several schools in the Boston and Philadelphia areas. He has presented about Asian American identity at numerous workshops, including at the National Association for Multicultural Education, and is the Board Secretary for FAN Chinatown, a nonprofit dedicated to the uplift of Boston’s Chinatown.

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There is still time to be a sponsor or get a team together for the 36th annual Striving and Driving for GCC Scholars College Golf Tournament on Monday, May 18 at the @ccgreenfield. Secure your spot today: gccfor.me/golf

As a sponsor, your company has a great opportunity to elevate its visibility! All proceeds directly support the Cohn Family Scholarship Fund, in honor of Robbie and Mary Cohn which provides much needed financial assistance to students.

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The GCC Student & Employee Craft Fair, Tuesday May 5 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the GCC Core Lobby, is a showcase of creativity from our GCC community. Stop by to browse, buy or get inspired!

And enjoy live music while you shop—Songs of the Valley, in the GCC Dining Commons from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., will showcase the diverse yet harmonious sounds of Olivia Nied, Hazel Basil, Carly Lara and Brian Dickens. Together, these four local musicians weave a tapestry of autobiographical storytelling and instrumental skill that perfectly captures the creative spirit of western Massachusetts.

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Elysium O’Malley came to Greenfield Community College to get a head start on higher education and to challenge himself beyond the traditional high school environment. Through GCC’s Dual Enrollment program, a program that allows high school students to earn college credit while completing their high school requirements, Elysium has found both opportunity and a strong sense of belonging. Read more: gccfor.me/elysium-omalley

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Join us to march in the Hampshire County Pride Parade on Saturday, May 2! Current and former GCC students, staff, and faculty are all welcome—kids and pets as well! Lineup starts at 10 a.m., and the parade kicks off at 11 a.m. RSVP to receive further details: gccfor.me/hampshire-pride

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Join us Wednesday, Apr. 29 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the GCC Dining Commons for the Health Occupations Job Fair! Local companies that employ LPNs, RNs, medical assistants and certified nursing assistants/home health aids will share info with health occupations students and other job-seekers about employment after graduation to help begin the job search process.

For more information: gccfor.me/health-career-fair
MassHire Franklin Hampshire

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Swipe ➡️ 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. 🐝🌱🌈

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Join GCC nursing students and local human services groups Wednesday, Apr. 29 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. for the Community Health Expo – a fair focused on community safety! This event is FREE and open to the public, with activities for all ages!

Learn about CPR, stroke awareness, nutrition, sun safety, menstrual equity, family supports and more—plus medical helicopter tours, “touch a truck” (police cars and fire trucks) and a mobile library booth. Learn more: gccfor.me/safety-expo

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There is still time to be a sponsor or get a team together for our annual Striving and Driving for GCC Scholars Golf Tournament on May 18 at the Country Club of Greenfield. As a sponsor, your company has a great opportunity to elevate its visibility!

All proceeds directly support the Cohn Family Scholarship Fund, in honor of Robbie and Mary Cohn which provides much needed financial assistance to students. Secure your spot by registering by May 4: gcc.mass.edu/golf

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