September 5 the College is Closed for Labor Day

September 5-11 is National Suicide Prevention Week

September 8 is International Literacy Day!

September 11 is Patriot Day!

September 11 is National Grandparents Day!

September 21 is the International Day of Peace!

September 15-October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month!

N E W S L E T T E R September 2016

G e n e s e e C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e S t u d e n t A c t i v i t i e s

CLIFF NOTES

Thursday, April 77:00 p.m. Student Union

Open Mic Night! Come join us by the fireplace for an evening of poetry and music! Come perform, or just listen to poets and musicians share their talents! Refreshments will be provided!

Co-sponsored by GCC's Literary Club, Student Activities, College Village

S P E C I A L E V E N T S

Announcements

GCC Student Activit ies Office

September 2016International Student Spotlight!

Cliff Scutella Director Kristen Mruk Assistant DirectorLauren Donovan Administrative Assistant Kathy Pyzik Part-time TA (M-Th 12pm-6pm)Lorraine Briggs Part-time TA (M-Th 5pm-10pm)Rebecca Cobin Part-time TA (Sat. & Sun. 12pm-6pm)

Student Activities Office Staff

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Noon -6:00 p.m. Location: S115 (Student Union)

2 Friday Night Bus - $1 each way, leaves The Root 7:30 PM

3 Grocery BINGO Night - 5:30 pm, The Root

8 Labor Day Holiday!! - C. V. Office Closed

9 Friday Night Bus - $1 each way, leaves The Root 7:30 PM

10 Paint Wars - Meet at the Village Hall at 8 PM

15 Cookie Thursday - Village Hall

16 Friday Night Bus - $1 each way, leaves The Root 7:30 PM

18 34 Rush Bus - $1 each way, leaves The Root 12 PM

20 Taco Tuesday - The Root, 4 pm

23 Friday Night Bus - $1 each way, leaves The Root 7:30 PM

25 34 Rush Bus - $1 each way, leaves The Root 12 PM

29 Cookie Thursday - Village Hall

30 Friday Night Bus - $1 each way, leaves The Root 7:30 PM

College Village

John Cassidy is a comedian, magician and Guinness World Record Holding Balloon Sculptor. He has been seen on numerous television programs including Late Night with Conan O'Brien, the Today Show, and Live with Regis & Kelly. John's "Balloon Freak Show", with its own unique mixture of comedy, magic and "really weird things with balloons" has received rave reviews and has been performed at the prestigious Magic Castle in Hollywood, California, the "Off-Broadway" production, Monday Night Magic in New York, on Disney Cruise Line and in the World’s Greatest Magic Show, Mac King Show and Amazing Johnathan Show, all in Las Vegas, Nevada.

3rd Thursday @ GCC - Thursday, September15 at 7 PMJohn Cassidy

Full Name: Govher HemrayevaHome Country: TurkmenistanCity: MaryHobbies: Hiking, making and creating some new stuff, reading and learning new languages Activities at GCC: CAB, SGA, PTK, History club-President, Toastmaster's Multi-cultural club-VP of MembershipFavorite Food: Japanese and Korean food thanks to my ex- roommates and our own turkmen meal MANTY.Favorite Music: I guess I am an eclectic listener (all kinds of music but not every song). Random fact about yourself you'd like to share: I speak five languages: Turkmen, Russian, English, Turkish and French. What do you see as a similarity between your country and the United States? Wherever you go, I think you are without doubt going to see nice people. I am very glad that I met the nicest people in Batavia and obviously became friends with them. Besides people, everything is different in some ways, but not completely. Educational system, clothing, weather, values, behavior and expectations, they are all different here in the USA. People have lots of tattoos and piercing as well with their stories. What do you think is one of the biggest differences between your country and the U.S.? Exchange rate; international students will know what I am talking about.

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Under the Big Top Club Fair!September 13 11:30am-2:00pm

GCC ForumCheck out what GCC’s clubs and organizations have to offer you as a GCC student.

Co-Sponsored by Student Activities and your Campus Activities Board (CAB)

September Fine Arts Events IN THE STUART STEINER THEATRE

The Laura Roth Variety ShowFriday, Sept. 9 at 8 PMA combination of music, comedy and acting provides an entertaining show with some of the greatest female stars such as Liza Minelli, Marilyn Monroe and Lucille Ball.Tickets $3 for GCC Students

Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 PM This is country music at its best! Enjoy one of Nashville’s fi nest musicians who wrote his fi rst song at 15 and hasn’t slowed down since.Tickets $3 for GCC Students

Jack Uldrich Futurist Thursday, Sept. 22 at 4 PMAs part of the Wolcott J. Humphrey III Symposium on Leadership and Communtiy Life hear Uldrich, a world renowned futurist and best-selling author, deliver an upbeat, practical message on preparing for change in your work, community and life.First 50 students to register are FREE!!Contact 343-0055 x6234

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CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BOARD

STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD

CAB is a voluntary student organization, which provides most of the social and cultural events on campus. CAB is open for all students to join because they are always looking for student input and participation. They sponsor a variety of comedians, musicians and entertainers on campus. Some of the events that CAB hosts throughout the year include the Fall and Spring Fests, Lunchtime Lives, 3rd Thursday and Breakfast with Santa.Meetings this month:Monday Sept. 12 and 19 at 5 PM in S103

For more information, stop by Student Activities or check us out on Facebook!

The Student Advisory Board (SAB) serves as a representation for all GCC students and their collective interest. SAB promotes the cultural, education and social needs of the entire campus community. They work closely with the college administration and staff to ensure that the voice of the student body is heard. They also coordinate and fund most of the student clubs and organizations on campus.Next meeting is September 8, 12:30-2 PM in S103

For more information please visit: http://www.genesee.edu/ campuslife/students/SGA/Lunchtime Live

Represent your club and listen to what other clubs have done, are doing and will do! Plus a free lunch! GCC Clubs must SIGN UP in the Student Activities Office in advance! Sign Up by Thursday, September 15! Limited to 2 members per club (please sign up individual names).

Lunch BunchTuesday, September 20Room T119 12:30 - 2 PM

The Leadership Certificate Program seeks to prepare students for leadership roles and responsibilities on campus and in their future careers, communities and families. The mission of this program is embedded in a commitment to developing and enhancing a personal philosophy of leadership, a greater sense of self, an increased ability to relate to others and deeper understanding of inherent responsibilities of active citizenship. This mission is accomplished through applied use of knowledge, skills, and understanding of specific leadership theories, concepts, models, and modern leadership issues through a series of training workshops, service learning, volunteer work, and active engagement in the college community.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:To complete the Leadership Certificate and have it appear on your academic transcript, you must complete the following requirements:

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Game Day SundaySeptember 18, 3-5 PM Student UnionCome hook up Wii games or X-Box with your friends on the portable TVs, play ping pong or pool, or bring your own board games to play for the afternoon! Pizza will be served. Bring your friends and make new ones! See you there!Co-sponsored by College Village and your Campus Activities Board (CAB)

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SERVICE FOR A SLICE

Tuesday, September 27 5:30pm | Student Union

Participate in our on-site service project to earn your slice! Help our community then help yourself to some pizza. Co-sponsored by CAB, Student Activities and College Village

CougarCA$H

We’ll pay you “Cougar Cash” for your volunteer service to CAB because volunteering is important to us and your community!Each time that you volunteer at an event that is advertised as a Cougar Cash event, we’ll pay you $5.00 Cougar Cash. The Cougar Cash is totaled at the end of each semester to be traded in for basket raffle tickets or Cougar Bucks at American Dining Creations. Attend CAB meetings to sign up for volunteer opportunities and start earning Cougar Cash! Stop by the Student Activities Office with any questions or visit the GCC website, under ‘Campus Life’ – ‘Student Activities’ – ‘Volunteer Opportunities.’

LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

P Enroll in the Leadership Certificate Program! Please stop by Student Activities (S115), OR online at http://www.genesee.edu/home/campus-life/

student-activities/leadership-certificate-program/

P Participate in 10 Leadership Certificate Workshops!

P Complete the Introductory Seminar (LEAD 100)!P Complete a Capstone Experience!P Practice your leadership skills in the community!P Make a Portfolio Presentation

Sign ShopWrite down what you want written on your street sign, choose a style of sign and the color of the letters, and we will produce your very own unique sign!

September 27 | Student Union | 12 PM-4 PMCLUB NEWS

Stay Tuned for EXCITING Club News in the October edition of Cliff Notes.

September WORKSHOPS:

The Real Art of the DealThursday, September 22Charles Scruggs l T219 l 12:30-2 PMLong before The Apprentice and a presidential bid, Donald Trump penned the bestseller "The Art of the Deal." Three decades later, the topic of negotiation remains as vital as ever. Drawing on examples culled from politics, business and sports, participants will learn essential strategies to become better negotiators.

Gen Z As LeadersThursday, September 29 Jamie Edwards l T219 l 12:30-1:20 PMCan you multi-task by looking at 5 screens at once? Are you eager to contribute and make your mark? You might be a Gen Zer! Gen Zers were born from 1996 to 2010, making them now some of our “traditional” college age students. Gen Z will be the new wave of employees into the workforce. During this workshop, if you are Gen Z, you’ll learn how to maximize your strengths that come from being in this generation. If you’re not a Gen Zer, you’re still going to have to learn to work with them. You’ll be educated on how to make the best of a multi-generational workplace.

HOMECOMINGFall Fest/

Cougar Weekend Food • Sports • Classic Cars Art Gallery • Alumni Soccer

"GCC First 50 years" book signing And LOTS MORE

Thursday September 22 - Saturday September 24

Leadership Certificate Program Kick-off! Thursday, September 15 @ 12:30 in T119AHear important information, get the first opportunity to sign up for workshops and seminars, and ask all your questions! Receive a free gift and refreshments!

FINDING DORY

DINNER and a

Wednesday, September 14 • 5 PM • Student Union

Must sign up ahead of time in the Student Activities Office! Sponsored by your Campus Activities Board

Come join us for an evening of FOOD (Taco Bar) and FILM!