Library's December Monthly Reading challenge
2025-12-05 08:00 - 2025-12-15 11:30 (America/New_York)
Each month, read a short article, answer three quick reflection questions, and you’ll be entered to win a $25 Amazon gift card!
December’s Pick has a very short turnaround time: Due Monday, Dec. 15. It’s short, you can do it!
“The 14-day brain reboot challenge” by Lisa Bain
Prevention Magazine, January 2026, pp. 62–73
How to Enter:

Read the article.
Answer three short reflection questions.
Submit your entry by December 15 no later than 11:30 a.m. for a chance to win!

Access it on Flipster, Read the article, Enter the drawing:
1. Click HERE to locate the article → Browse All → find the January 2026 issue of Prevention Magazine, and go to page 62.

Click HERE to enter the challenge!

Faculty & Staff: SUNY CPD Professional Development Week 2025 — Registration Now Open!
2025-12-08 - 2025-12-12 | Online
The SUNY Center for Professional Development is pleased to invite you to Professional Development Week, taking place from December 8 to 12, 2025. This week-long virtual event features a series of free, one-hour learning sessions held daily from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
These sessions are open to anyone interested—whether you’re part of the SUNY system or simply looking to grow your skills and explore new ideas.
Professional Development Week is a chance to learn something new, explore emerging tools, and connect with colleagues across the SUNY system—all during your lunch hour.
Session Topics Include:

Microsoft Copilot: Boosting Productivity with AI
Transcending Imposterism and the A.N.T.s That Hold Us Back
Expanding Learning Pathways: Lumen Circles, Coursera & Google Certificates
How Successful People Remain Calm
Building Connection and Collaboration with Viva Engage

Why Attend?

Free and accessible sessions
Practical skills you can apply right away
Opportunities to expand your network
Short format that fits into your workday

Whether you’re looking to grow professionally, explore new tools and platforms, or build confidence in your role, there’s something for everyone.
Register now to reserve your spot!

Drop-by Registration Day
2025-12-11 09:00 - 19:00 | Student Success Center, Main Building
Need time to register for spring 2026 classes, but haven’t found the time yet? Well, here’s your chance for a 30-minute meeting with an academic advisor! Drop by on Monday, December 15th, and get one thing off your year-end to-do list.
Can’t make it on Monday, 12/15? Make an appointment to meet with an advisor by contacting Vicky Pecord at vicky.pecord@sunycgcc.edu.

Travelin Tom’s Coffee Truck
2025-12-11 10:30 - 13:30 | Main Building, South Entrance
10:30am – 1:30 pm; Main Building South Doors Grab a free drink from Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck, offering a limited menu from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. outside the south entrance doors. Stop by to recharge and fuel up for the day – sponsored by Student Engagement Office.

Holiday Party – End of the Semester Winter Celebration
2025-12-11 12:30 - 14:00 | Dining Hall
12:30 pm; Student Dining Hall Celebrate the close of the semester with desserts, a hot chocolate bar, trivia, a coffee truck, and Stuff-a-Plush fun in the Student Dining Hall.

Cram Jam
2025-12-11 16:00 - 19:00 | Student Success Center, Main Building
Recharge and refocus as you prep for finals!

Snacks, pizza, & hot cider
Relaxing massage chair
On-the-spot academic support.

Stop by for a boost, get your questions answered, and start finals week feeling prepared.

Mindful Mondays at the Library
2025-12-15 07:30 - 19:00 | Main Building, Library
To help you through the end of the semester, the Library will make available tea, coffee, hot cocoa, candy canes, and other treats while supplies last, starting the week of December 1st – Take a moment to reflect on your goals, set weekly intentions in our shared journal, or add to our gratitude tree. Drop in anytime to relax, recharge, and discover something new in the Library Connection Nook.
Extended Monday hours 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM.

Last Day for the Library's December Monthly Reading Challenge!
2025-12-15 08:00 - 11:30 | Main Building, Library
Take part in the Library’s Monthly Reading Challenge and be entered to win a $25 Amazon gift card.
How to Enter:

Read the article.
Answer three short reflection questions.
Submit your entry by December 15 no later than 11:30 a.m. for a chance to win!

Access it on Flipster, Read the article, Enter the drawing:
1. Click HERE to locate the article → Browse All → find the January 2026 issue of Prevention Magazine, and go to page 62.

Click HERE to enter the challenge!

Drop-By Registration Day
2025-12-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Academic Advising Office

CoArc Cafe Menu: December 2025
2025-12-15 08:00 - 2025-12-18 13:30 | CoArch Cafe

Extended Library Hours
2025-12-16 07:30 - 18:00 | Main Building, Library

Open Clinic: Greene County Family Planning
2025-12-16 08:00 - 17:00 | PAC, Room 616
Confidential, reliable reproductive healthcare available to all students and staff. Sliding scale fees, walk-ins welcome

Extended Library Hours
2025-12-17 07:30 - 17:00

Learn to Crochet: Granny Squares
2025-12-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Wellness Room, Room 120, Main Building
Join us in the Wellness Lounge for a relaxing “Learn to Crochet: Granny Squares” session! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this hands-on workshop offers a calming, creative break in the middle of your week.

Campuswide Holiday Breakfast: Faculty & Staff
2025-12-19 09:30 - 11:00 | Student Cafeteria
All employees are invited to join us for a festive end-of-semester gathering, featuring good company and delicious breakfast treats. Enjoy coffee, tea, juice, bagels, yogurt, pastries, and more as we celebrate the season together!

Professional Development Day
2026-01-13 08:30 - 13:00 | Arts Center, Theater
Spring All College Day will be a Professional Development Day for the entire campus, hosted by the Center for Innovation, Teaching, and Learning. This is a permanent change to the Spring All College Day, and attendance is mandatory.
8:30 am – Optional Breakfast, Art Center
9:00 am to 9:20 am – President’s Welcome Address, Dr. Victoria Walsh
9:20 am to 9:30 am – Introduction, CITL – Dr. Nikki Childrose, Maya Greene, Dr. Stacey Hills
9:30 am – Building Bridges for Belonging: Inclusive Practices for Adult Learners, Dr. Ron Milon
10:45 am to 11:45 am – Breakout Sessions, PAC
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm – Lunch, Debrief & Reflect, Cafeteria
Afternoon session – time for division and department meetings as needed.

Spring 2026 Common Read
2026-01-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Main Building, Library
James by Percival Everett
A powerful reimagining that invites reflection on identity, voice, freedom, and moral choice. The Common Read creates space for thoughtful dialogue, shared learning, and meaningful connection across the campus community. All are welcome to participate. Faculty are warmly encouraged to invite students to join and to participate themselves. Free copies available while supplies last (email pilatich@sunycgcc.edu).

The Pause: Beginning-of-Semester Reflection
2026-01-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Main Building, Library
College life moves fast. The library’s new Pause space invites you to slow down, reflect on who you are and who you want to become this semester, and consider small habits that support balance, well-being and success. All are welcome.

Library Skills Course
2026-01-20 08:00 - 2026-04-30 17:00 | Main Building, Library
Students can enroll in a free, self-paced Library Skills course for the Spring semester, which strengthens research confidence, supports academic integrity, and includes updated guidance on AI use by emailing reference@sunycgcc.edu

Resource Fair
2026-01-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Welcome Center
Stop by the Welcome Center to learn about campus resources and grab a snack. It’s a great opportunity to connect, ask questions, and explore the support available to you.

Mindful Mondays & Extended Hours
2026-01-26 08:00 - 19:00 | Main Building, Library
Start your week with tea, coffee, and treats while exploring how the library can support your success. Take a moment to reflect on your goals, set weekly intentions in our shared journal, or add to our gratitude tree. Drop in anytime to relax, recharge, and discover something new in the Library Connection Nook. Sign up for your complimentary digital access to The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Instructions for setting up access using your college email address are available via the Library Research LibGuide: https://sunycgcc.libguides.com/c.php?g=509961 Review Free Subscriptions on the right side of the page.

Common Read Kickoff
2026-01-27 12:30 - 13:30 | Main Building, Library
Learn about the common read for this Spring: James by Percival Everett. The C-GCC Library invites you to join a discussion of this book to foster a deeper understanding of diverse themes of art, history, resilience and renewal. Tea, coffee and chocolate are provided..

Mindful Mondays & Extended Hours
2026-02-02 08:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-09 08:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-23 08:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-02 08:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-09 08:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-23 08:00 - 19:00 | Main Building, Library
Start your week with tea, coffee, and treats while exploring how the library can support your success. Take a moment to reflect on your goals, set weekly intentions in our shared journal, or add to our gratitude tree. Drop in anytime to relax, recharge, and discover something new in the Library Connection Nook. Extended Monday hours may be available, check with library staff for details.

CITL: AI Learning Apply Now
2026-02-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
SUNY OER Services is recruiting SUNY faculty for the **2026 cohort of the **AI for Learning Network (AI4LN)— a funded professional development opportunity focused on the ethical and effective use of Generative AI in teaching and learning.
AI4LN brings faculty together to explore AI-aligned curriculum design, assessment, academic integrity, and inclusive instructional practices through online modules, a facilitated community of practice, and collaborative creation of openly licensed AI learning materials.
Program highlights

Online training modules and facilitated community of practice
Monthly synchronous meetings (March–May 2026)
Hands-on work with AI-aligned course design and assessment

Eligibility: Full-time and part-time SUNY faculty
Program dates: March 9 – May 11, 2026
Application deadline: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
More information and application link: https://cpd.suny.edu/ai4ln/
Questions? Contact Cori Wilhelm, Program Manager, at Cori.Wilhelm@suny.edu

Common Read Motivation Check-in
2026-02-17 12:30 - 13:30 | Main Building, Library
Motivation Check-in for Common Read, James, by Percival Everett.
Stay motivated with our Common Read check-ins in the Library! Discuss what you’ve been reading, share your thoughts, and enjoy a break with tea, coffee, and chocolate. Feel free to bring your own beverage and connect with fellow readers.
