December is Universal Human Rights Month •December1isWorldAIDSDay•December9isthelastdayofGCCclassesforFallsemester•December24-January9isHanukkah •December25isChristmas

•December26-January1isKwanzaa

TheStudentUnionwillbeopenforitsfinalweekendonDecember3and4

fromNoon-6PM.StartingMonday,December12theUnionwillbeopenfrom8:30AM-4:30PMMondaythroughFridayonlyuntilclassesresumeinJanuaryexceptforDecember23,26,30andJanuary2!

N E W S L E T T E R December 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 S P E C I A L E V E N T S

AnnouncementsDecember 2016

International Student Spotlight!

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

StudentActivitiesOfficeStaff

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30 AM-10 PMFriday: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Saturday & Sunday: Noon -6 PM Location: S115 (Student Union)

College Village

Full Name: HAMADI SOFIANEHome Country: France

City:Marseille (Southeast area of France)

Hobbies: Soccer, or Football as we call it all over the world.

Activities at GCC: Soccer playerFavorite Food: Baked Camembert, Duck breast (Magret de Canard)

Favorite Music: Piano

Random fact about yourself you'd like to share: A few years ago I would never think about leaving my hometown because I do not really like to travel. Ironically, I have actually traveled a lot; I have been living in London for 4 years, have visited Italy, Spain, Holland and Morocco. Anyway, life is beautiful no matter your problem. Life offers opportunity you just have to be in the right place, in the right time. It all about CHOICE!

What do you see as a similarity between your country and the United States? Fast food culture and drinking coffee. People are very busy - they always have something to do. People in both countries are living a fast life.

What do you think is one of the biggest differences between your country and the U.S.? Spending time with a girl without it officially being called a 'date' or having a two hour lunch break.

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1 Cookie Thursday! Join us in the Village Hall @2 PM Housing Withdrawls Due 11 PM Graduates & Transfers must submit "Housing Withdrawl" form or you will owe for Spring Housing. "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Steiner Theatre @ 7 PM2 Friday Night Bus: $1.00 each way Root @ 7:30 PM "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Steiner Theatre @ 7 PM3 Open Gym in the Athletic Center @ 1 PM "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Steiner Theatre @ 7 PM4 34 Rush Bus: $1.00 each way Root @ 12 PM Open Gym in the Athletic Center @ 1 PM5 11pm Request to Stay Form Due . If you need to stay past Dec. 9 for finals, sports or work, complete the Request to Stay form for Winter Break on the "Breaks & Closings" page of the CV website. 8 Cookie Thursday! Join us in the Village Hall @ 2 PM9 Last Day of Classes NO BUS!9-14 YOU MUST LEAVE THE DAY OF YOUR LAST FINAL EXAM

If you have submitted a "Request to Stay" check your GCC email for confirmation.10 Karaoke Night in the Root @ 10 PM 11 34 Rush Bus: $1.00 each way Root @ 12 PM14 Halls close 5 PM If you HAVE NOT completed the online "Request to Stay" and received approval in your GCC email, you must leave campus until Sunday Jan. 15 @ 9 AM Have a great Winter Break! CV reopens on Sunday Jan. 15 @ 9 AM

November 9

Turkey Dinner and a Movie - "The Legend of Tarzan" an All- American combination!

November 21

College Village's Holiday Dinner, 6 PM at The Root.

If you need to stay past November 23rd for any reason, complete the Request to Stay Form by 11 PM

November 23

College Village closes at 5 PM for Thanksgiving Break. Leave campus by 5 unless you completed the Request to Stay Form and received approval through your GCC email.

November 24 - 25 Happy Thanksgiving!GCC and CV offices closed.

November 27 College Village re-opens at 9 AM NO BUS TONIGHT!wwwwwwwww24 Hour QUIET TIME begins wwwwwwwwww

Quote of the Month

Holiday Bazaar Thursday December 1, 10 AM - 2 PM GCC Forum

Start your holiday shopping early! Many vendors selling wool sweaters, scarves, homemade candles, jewelry, sportswear and more! Sponsored by Student Activities and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Breakfast with Santa!Saturday, December 3, 2016

Breakfast 9:30-10:30GCC Cafeteria

Santa arrives at 10 in the Student Union

Menu Includes:Cinnamon buns with

your choice ofscrambled eggs or

pancakes, home fries, and bacon

or sausage.Beverages included.

Tickets:Adults -$5

Kids 6-12 - $3Kids under 6 - Free

Free Photo with Santa!

Gifts and activitiesfor the kids

For tickets call:345-6832On-campus:Room S115

Tickets also available at the door

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Roz Steiner Gallery ExhibitionThursday, Nov. 10 - Friday, Dec. 16, 2016

A survey of Native American Heritage spanning the last century, this exhibit features a diverse collection of regional artifacts on loan from the Rochester Museum and Science Center and the Historical Club of the Tonawanda Reservation, artwork by Carson Waterman and Heritage Quilts by Faye Lone as well as several lectures, workshops and events held throughout November to celebrate Native American Month.

Celebration of Native American Heritage

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PRESENTED BY THE FORUM PLAYERS

Stuart Steiner TheatreThursday, Dec. 1, Friday, Dec. 2, & Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m.Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. SUBWAY closes for the

semester on December 9th and re-opens beginning of Spring Semester, January 17th

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BOARD

STUDENT GOVERNMENTASSOCIATION

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 December 5 at 5 PM For more information, stop by Student Activities or check us out on Facebook!

The Student Government Association serves as a representation for all GCC students and their collective interest. Student Senate 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.Meeting this month: Thursday, December 8 12:30 PM in S103For more information please visit: http://www.genesee.edu/ campuslife/students/SGA/

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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Tuesday, November 8 | Student Union | 12 PM-4 PM

CLUB NEWS

Spring 2017 workshops will be posted on campus and to the web in January.

Volunteer of the Month

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

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CineMagic is a new club on campus that is akin to a book club but with movies! They watch films on Tuesdays and then hold a discussion on Thursdays. Student members choose the films, of any genre, to develop and practice skills in film analysis and group discussion.

CINEMAGIC

Global Ed

Global Issues in the Sixties

Panel Discussion by Garth Swanson

Thursday February 9, 201712:30 - 2 PM Room T102

Volunteer at CAB events and earn Cougar Cash! Serving your campus community is a great way to get involved and feel connected to GCC. Each time that you volunteer you can earn Cougar Cash! Cougar Cash is not real money but a way to reward and acknowledge you for your time. Students who earn Cougar Cash can trade it in for raffle tickets or Cougar Bucks to use at campus dining locations.

Stress Free Days

Monday December 5 DIY Crafts from 10 - 3 in S103, Sponsored by the Counseling CenterTuesday December 6 Free massage from 11 - 3 in the Student Union Sponsored by CABWednesday December 7 Photo booth, hot chocolate bar,cookie decorating, and games from 1 - 3 in the Student Union, Sponsored by the Bookstore

HAPPY HANUKKAH

MERRY CHRISTMAS

HAPPY KWANZAA...and to all, a good night