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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:

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April 2016College VillageInternational

Student Spotlight!

Quote of the Month: *Please note that if you did this last year you will need to update your e-mail address.

To register for NY-ALERT:•Visit the College Web site (www.genesee.edu)•Click “Login to Genesis” and enter your use name and password•Click “SUNY-NY ALERT” in the left column•Complete the NY-ALERT form

Cliff Scutella Director Kristen Mruk Assistant DirectorDeb Crossett Administrative AssistantLaura Keenan Part-time TA (M-F 10am-2pm) 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)

4 Batavia Showtime Movies - Bus Leaves TBD

7 Cooking Class - 5:30 pm, The Root

8 Karaoke - 8 pm - 11 pm, The Root

12 Taco Tuesday - 5 pm, The Root

14 Dessert Night - 9 pm, The Root

16 Pizza Party - 5 pm, The Root

21 Shopping trip to the Galleria Mall - Bus leaves at 4:30 pm

22 Karaoke - 8 pm - 11 pm, The Root

25 Pottery Painting: Banks - 5 pm, The Root

26 Service for a Slice - 5:30 pm, Student Union Co-Sponsored by CAB & CV

29 Volleyball & Dinner - 5 pm, CV Rec Area

Jinahie (“my wings” in Arabic) is an extraordinarily gifted, Egyptian-American spoken word poet. Since 2008, Jinahie has competed in HBO’s Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam documentary series produced by Russell Simmons. She has had the unique opportunity to share the stage with Grammy-nominated artists such as John Mayer, The Roots, Common, Smokey Robinson, Mos Def and Talib Kweli. In addition, she has graced some of the most revered stages such as the Nokia Theater, Kennedy Center, Lincoln Theater for the Hip-Hop Theater Festival, as well as feature spots on BET’s Lyric Cafe and has even performed for Michelle Obama. Jinahie was recently one of four poets selected to perform at the Sundance Film Festival last year and was the champion of Graffiti’s DC’s first annual Art of War Slam. She enjoys soggy cereal and long conversations with strangers.

GCC 3rd Thursday Presents:Jinahie l Thursday, April 21, 7 pm - Student Union

Tamara Barclay!

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MonthVolunteer

of the

Full Name: Pedro Phellipe Pires de Araujo

Home Country: Brazil

City: Jundiai - SP

Hobbies: Hang out with friends, dancing and singing.

Activities at GCC: International Student Organization (ISO)

Favorite Food: Japanese Food

Favorite Music: I don't have a favorite music because I love all music, so I can't decide on just one.

Random fact about yourself you'd like to share: I'm too organized.

What do you see as a similarity between your country and the United States? The relationship between students when doing hobbies, going to parties and having conversation.

What do you think is one of the biggest differences between your country and the U.S.? The culture.

E M E R G E N C YI N F O R M AT I O N

C O L L E G E

On Campus, call 585-345-6500

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.”

-Dr. Seuss, The Lorax

Has been awarded Volunteer of the Month for the month of April! Please come to Student Activities to receive your gift of appreciation for all you do! GCC is lucky to have you!

Tuesday, April 5 and Wednesday, April 6 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM l GCC ForumEach of us can play a crucial role in maintaining our community’s supply of blood and encouraging others to do the same. Volunteers provide every unit of blood collected and processed by the American Red Cross. Most donors find giving blood a rewarding and satisfying opportunity for saving someone’s life. SIGN UP in advance in the Student Activities Office to donate and/or to serve as a volunteer! You can also schedule your appointment to donate by registering online at: http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-bloodIf you donated blood on or before February 8, 2016 (donation frequency is 56 days), you will be eligible to donate. Please bring ID!

AMERICAN RED CROSSBLOOD DRIVE

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BOARD

STUDENT ADVISORIY 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:April 4 and 18 @ 5pm 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 will be held Thursday, April 7 @ 12:30 pm in S119.For more information please visit: http://www.genesee.edu/ campuslife/students/SGA/Lunchtime Live

Come 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, April 7! Limited to 2 members per club (please sign up individual names).

Lunch BunchTuesday, April 12T119 12:30 p.m.

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 SundayApril 17, 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)

Dinner & a MovieWednesday, April 135:00 pm, Student Union

Come join us for an evening of FOOD and FILM! Showing: How To Be SingleDinner: taco salad bar! MUST SIGN UP ahead of time in the Student Activities Office! Sponsored by your Campus Activities Board (CAB)

SERVICE FOR A SLICETuesday, April 26 5:30pm | Student UnionParticipate in our on-site service project to earn your slice! Help our community then help yourself tosome pizza.

Co-sponsored by CAB,Student Activities and College Village

CougarCASH$

Thursday, May 12 | 12-1:00pm | S103You’ve earned it – now spend it!Trade in for a chance to WIN at the Cougar Cash Raffle!*Every $1.00 in Cougar Cash gets you one (1) raffle ticket!Prizes will be on display from 12pm – 1:00pm1:00pm *Prize Drawing* (You do not have to be present to win)---OR---Trade in for Cougar Bucks!Email SA@genesee.edu by Friday April 29 if you want to trade for Cougar Bucks*Only students with $25.00 in Cougar Cash are eligible to trade in their money for food service Cougar Bucks– For every $2.00 of Cougar Cash, you will receive $1.00 in Cougar Bucks. Cougar Bucks will expire at the end of the semester.

LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

P Enroll in the Leadership Certificate Program! Please stop by Student Activities (S115), OR on-line 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

Just like the hit daytime TV game show, “The Right Price” offers several games and a full-stage presentation across 9 rounds of competition. Involve a minimum of

36 contestants and give EVERYONE a chance to win! Over $500 of merchandise and cash comes with every show.

April 26 | Student Union | 12pm-4pmCLUB NEWS

Criminal Justice Club:Upcoming events and projects include hosting a parole officer to speak on their field, serving as security at the Fashion Show in April and attending a Crime Victim Conference before the end of the semester. Students interested in this organization should contact club advisors Barry Garigen or Karen Wicka.

APRIL WORKSHOPS:

Leading with PassionThursday, April 7Lauren Paisley l T219 l 12:30-1:45 pmLeading with passion is based on a book by John J. Murphy. His concepts help us to uncover our own inspirations and natural talents and how to take these tools and inspire others.

Dress For SuccessThursday, April 14 Rick Dudkowski l T219 l 12:30-1:30 pmIt's interview time! Do you know how to create a good first impression? Come learn how! Professor Rick Dudkowski will discuss how to develop a positive image throughout the job search. Career dressing strategies and techniques will be discussed.

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Social MediaThursday, April 21Ai Miyazaki l T219 l 12:30-1:30 pmNo book or guide for today's college student, faculty, staff or administration would be complete without some words on the revolution taking place called social media. The world of social media is full of possibilities. The introduction of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, blogging, Skype, etc. has dramatically changed how we communicate, gather information, stay connected, become connected, learn, research, engage in activities and share lives with others near and far. It is important in an academic environment that social media is used appropriately, ethically, and in a well-informed manner. Social media sites have taken over our lives - for good - bad and ugly!

GCC is Turning 50!Celebrate

FOUNDING DAY!Join us for cake in the Forum

Friday, April 15, 11 am - 2 pm