Experience Genesee
at the Batavia Campus
Thursday, February 28, 2008; 5:00-8:00 pm
Join a fun, free evening featuring interesting short workshops in art, science, astronomy, computers, fashion, theatre and much more. Enjoy magical entertainment; free refreshments and child care; the “Kids Night Out” experience allowing your children to hang out with Genesee athletes in the open gym or swimming pool; and the evening winds down with Fairytale Courtroom a live performance by Genesee’s Forum Players. There’s something for everyone!
The doors of the Batavia Campus will be wide open and welcoming people of all ages to explore and Experience Genesee.
SCHEDULE (subject to change)
| Registration |
4:35 – 5:00 PM |
Main Entrance / Central Stairs |
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| Workshop Series A |
5:00 – 6:00 PM |
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| Workshop Session A1 |
5:05 – 5:30 PM |
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| Workshop Session A2 |
5:35 – 6:00 PM |
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| Refreshments |
6:00 – 7:00 PM |
Cafeteria |
| Experience Genesee Info Fair |
6:00 – 7:00 PM |
Cafeteria |
| CoolKids Magical Performance |
6:15 – 7:00 PM |
Forum |
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| Workshop Series B |
7:00 – 8:00 PM |
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| Workshop Session B1 |
7:05 – 7:30 PM |
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| Workshop Session B2 |
7:35 – 8:00 PM |
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WORKSHOPS (Room / Sessions Scheduled)
- “Too Good to Be True” Internet & Email Hoaxes (Library: B1, B2)
- What Makes a “Smart” Classroom “Smart?” (B260: A1, A2, B1, B2)
- Hands-On, Fun Activities for Children by GCC’s Education Students (C303 & Dance Studio: A1, A2, B1, B2)
- Travel Tips Workshop (B258: A1, B1)
- Building a Positive Image Fashion Workshop (D260: A2, B1)
- Do it Yourself Computer Repair (D205: A1, A2, B1, B2)
- Minding your Manners-Business & Personal Etiquette (T119: A1 runs 55 minutes)
- Forensics: Bone and DNA Detectives (D308: A2)
- Microbiology: Microbes Among Us (C307: A1, B1)
- Physics Lab Alive (B302: A1, A2)
- Telescopic Star Gazing (Clocktower-weather permitting: B1, B2)
- Exploring New Media (B258: A1, A2, B1, B2)
- Fitness & Exercise Today (A236 & A145: A1, B1 both workshops run 55 minutes)
- Exploring Careers in Drafting & Design (E119 & E124: A1, A2, B1, B2)
- ACE: Earning College Credit While in High School (B358: A2, B1)
- Movie Making at Home (T205: A1, A2)
- Pot Throwing on Pottery Wheel (ages 8 and up) / Exploring Creative Arts Studio (E217: A1, A2)
- Cartooning (E218: A1, A2)
- Defensive Driving (B250: A2, B1)
- Protecting Your Personal Safety (B352: B1 runs 55 minutes)
- Entrepreneurship: Unleashing Your Potential (B252: A1, A2, B1, B2)
Other Experience Genesee Options:
- Numerous Open Labs and Classrooms (5-8PM)
- Language Lab (A312)
- Computerized Drafting & Design Lab (E123, E119)
- Physical Therapist Lab (A208-A216)
- Respiratory Care Lab (A323-A326)
- Nursing Lab (B202)
- WGCC (A327)
- College Bookstore (A112)
- Student Union with Ping Pong, Billiard Table, Fireplace, Open computers, Café
- Genesee Center for the Arts: See Forum Players prepare for their show, open Music Studio (E215) and Costume Shop (E118)
- Computer Lab (D205)
- Biology Lab (C310 5-6PM)
- Anatomy Lab (D302 5-6PM & 7-8PM)
- Physiology Lab (D306 5-6PM & 7-8PM)
- Self-Guided/Self-Paced Library Tour with Multimedia Integrated “A Tale for Three Counties” Exhibit with games and prizes.(5-8PM/Library)
- Open Gym and Swimming Opportunity with Kids Nite Out for Grades 2 - 8 (5-8PM)
- Batavia Brass Society (TBA)
- Fairytale Courtroom Live Performance (Starts at 7:30 PM / Steiner Theatre)
- Free Childcare Center for children ages 5 and younger / Pre-registration mandatory (see below)
Please note: Complete programs will be available at the door!
General Registration (Advised but not Required)
