What: Historical Horizons Event: Authors present “Hellmira: The Union’s Most Infamous Civil War Prison Camp- Elmira NY” When: Monday, October 18, 2021 at 7 p.m. Where: Genesee Community College Batavia Campus Room T102 Conable Technology Building Who: All are invited and welcome! Background: Genesee Community College has officially announced the first event in this year’s […]
Batavia, NY– “I pick John” she said with a huge smile as she pointed to artist John Legend on Monday night’s episode of NBC’s hit show The Voice. In August, 32-year-old Samara Brown posted to social media “I auditioned for The Voice!” Since then, the staff and faculty at Genesee Community College in Batavia, New […]
Batavia, New York – Last week, generosity shined brightly on the Batavia Campus at Genesee Community College as the 2021 Discover the Stars Scholarship Reception brought together a group of families and individuals that are truly making a difference. “Our Discover the Stars reception is a very special opportunity to introduce GCC’s cherished and generous scholarship […]
What: Athletic Hall of Fame Inductions at GCC When: Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Where: Genesee Community College Batavia Campus – Richard C. Call Arena Who: All are invited and welcome! Background: This Saturday, Saturday, September 18, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Genesee Community College will welcome its 2021 inductees into its Athletic Hall […]
Batavia, New York – The Genesee Community College Foundation will proudly induct both the 2020 and 2021 honorees into its Alumni Hall of Fame in Batavia on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 4 p.m. after missing last year’s ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Eager to honor the work done by these four individuals, GCC will […]
The U.S. Department of Education announced that Genesee Community College will receive a federal TRIO Educational Opportunities Center (EOC) grant totaling $2.2 million to help unemployed workers, low-wage workers, and returning high school and college students enter or continue a program of postsecondary education. The grant comes in the form of a five-year cycle providing […]
Batavia, NY (07/23/2021) — Labor shortages across nearly all industries are making headlines, but this is a topic community colleges have tackled for years. With increased urgency, local institutions prioritize course and program offerings to meet workforce demands. The results build strong communities and make some great success stories: Ryan Vogt, who thought he hated […]
Batavia, NY– Last week, eight students became the first to take part in the Certified Nursing Assistant program available at the BEST (Business Employee Skills Training) Center at Genesee Community College. From Buffalo, Medina, Arcade, Strykersville and Lockport these eight unique individuals have jumped onto the fast-track into the rewarding and high-stakes healthcare industry. Through […]
Batavia, NY– It is no secret that the heroes of this past year are those in the healthcare industry, on the front lines, holding our loved ones hands and working hard to take care of those who were and still are, sick. However, what most don’t know, is that there are ways to launch careers […]
What: GCC’s 40th Annual Fashion Show – NOVATURIENT When: Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 6pm Where: ONLINE, for FREE at https://gccfashionshow.com/ Who: Everyone, everywhere – no one should miss this! Background: The Fashion Program students at Genesee Community College are just about ready to unveil the 40th Annual Fashion Show which will go live, ONLINE […]
Batavia, New York – On Saturday, May 22, 2021, Genesee Community College will recognize its students during its 53rd Commencement Ceremony, taking place completely online. Honoring this group of deserving achievers, will be keynote speaker, Dr. Susan Salvador, former Vice President for Student Affairs at Monroe Community College in Rochester, New York. “Operating in such close-knit […]
Batavia, New York – The Fashion Program students at Genesee Community College announced the 40th Annual Fashion Show will go live, ONLINE, for FREE on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 6 p.m. and this year’s show is just in time for the “Novaturient” desires stirring in us all! The term novaturient describes a desire for change […]
Batavia, New York – Earlier this year, Genesee Community College proudly recognized 826 full and part-time students for their academic success by way of the College’s traditional President’s, Provost’s and Dean’s Lists for the Fall 2020 semester. Having maintained full-time enrollment and a quality point index of 3.75 (roughly equivalent to an A) or better, are […]
Batavia, New York – Following what has been arguably one of the most challenging years for athletics departments across the nation, the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) has recognized Genesee Community College’s Assistant Vice President of Student Engagement & Inclusion and Director of Athletics, Kristen Schuth as the 2021-21 Junior/Community College Athletics Director […]
Batavia, New York – Perpetually striving for her own Personal Best, Williamsville, NY resident Susan Makai will share her story Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. on Genesee Community College’s Fashion Episode 21:1. For 32 years Susan Makai has owned and operated Personal Best, an internationally known image and performing school that also teaches etiquette, communication and business protocol […]