Common Read Motivation Check-in #2
2025-11-11 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Main Building, Library
Enjoy tea, coffee and a chat in the Library about how The Secret Life of Sunflowers is shaping your thoughts.

Student Body Town Hall
2025-11-11 12:30 - 13:30 | Dining Hall
Student Body Town Hall, Dining Hall
Free lunch & raffle prizes for participating students!
All students are encouraged to participate, share parts of their student experience, and open dialogue with the Student Senate and College Leadership.

CITL Professional Development Community Engagement Workforce Development CAEL Presentation: Adult Learner Strategies
2025-11-12 12:30 - 13:30 | CITL, Room 511, Arts Center
Join CGCC Assistant Director of Workforce Development Alejandro Vicenti sharing takeaways from the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) for an engaging session focused on effective strategies for supporting adult learners.
This presentation will explore current best practices, innovative approaches, and institutional models designed to improve access, persistence, and success among adult students. Participants will gain practical insights into how faculty and staff can create more flexible, inclusive, and responsive learning environments that recognize the unique strengths and experiences adult learners bring to higher education.
Whether you work directly with students or shape policy and programs, this session offers valuable guidance for fostering meaningful learning pathways for adults returning to or continuing their education.

Esports Club
2025-11-12 15:00 - 16:00
Esport meeting and hangout with Gaming PC’s, Nintendo Switches, and more!

Practical Nursing (LPN) Online Information Session
2025-11-12 18:30 - 19:15 | Online
Thinking about a career in nursing?
Join us for C-GCC’s Practical Nursing (LPN) Program Online Information Session to learn how you can get started on a rewarding path in healthcare. Learn about our 15-month LPN program and hear firsthand from current students, faculty, and staff about what makes it such a supportive and successful experience. Bring your questions — we’re here to help!

Session Details
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 12
⏰ Time: 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
💻 Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/9188106975
🔑 Access Code: 707

Have questions? Contact our Admissions team at admissions@sunycgcc.edu or by calling 518.697.6500.

Veterans Day Ceremony
2025-11-13 12:30 - 13:30 | Student Cafeteria
On behalf of Veteran Affairs Task Force of Columbia-Greene Community College, we would like to cordially invite you to attend our Veterans Day Ceremony being held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, 13 November 2025 in the Hudson River Bank and Trust Student Dining Hall. Our ceremony is open to the public and all are welcome to attend.
The Veterans Day Ceremony is a formal ceremony to honor and pay tribute to all those who served our nations armed services. We encourage all veterans to wear their uniform applicable to their military service and/or veteran organization.
Light refreshments will be served. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there!

Student Senate
2025-11-13 12:30 - 14:00 | Room 308
All students are encouraged to attend Student Senate to talk about campus life, work on initiatives and projects to better impact C-GCC. Free lunch is provided.
Find us in room 308 at 12:30pm!

Criminal Justice Club Meeting with K-9 Demo
2025-11-13 12:45 - 13:45 | Gym
CJ Club Meeting with K-9 Demo
📅 Thursday, November 13, 2025🕐 12:45–1:45 p.m.📍 Gymnasium
Join the Criminal Justice Club for a special demonstration by Deputy Kaitlyn Raynor, a 2015 C-GCC Criminal Justice Program graduate, and her K-9 partner! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to see a live K-9 demo and learn more about careers in law enforcement.

Mindful Mondays at the Library
2025-11-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-24 08:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Open Clinic: Greene County Family Planning
2025-11-18 10:30 - 14:00, 2025-11-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-02 10:00 - 14:00 | PAC, Room 616
Confidential, reliable reproductive healthcare available to all students and staff. Sliding scale fees, walk-ins welcome

C-GCC Town Hall, Staff and Faculty
2025-11-18 12:15 - 13:00
Please RSVP by Thursday, November 13 to Wendy Oberdick so we have an idea of numbers for lunch. Please also include dietary restrictions in your reply.
12.15-12.30 – Grab a bite to eat in Room 115 and catch up with one another
12.30-12.45 – Campus updates from the President
12.45-1pm – Monthly topic linked to the Institutional Sustainability Plan
The topic presented on 11/18 by Amanda will be Budget process for 2026-27.
Town Halls are available to current employees – faculty, staff, and administrators, as well as adjunct faculty. Town Halls are an opportunity to share updates, hear major campus news, as well as understand more about the decisions being made which impact the college community. It is important that you make every effort to attend so we can come together as a community and hear the updates which impact all our work.
Please also save the date for our December 16 Town Hall meeting.

Turkey Trot
2025-11-18 12:30 - 13:00 | Gym
Think Easter egg hunt… but make it Thanksgiving!
Join us in the gym on Tuesday, November 18, at 12:30 PM (until supplies last) for a wild turkey chase — plastic turkeys are hidden all around, and each one could score you candy or prizes when you turn it in!
Round up your friends, stretch those legs, and get ready to sprint, search, and snatch your way to victory.
Come for the chaos, stay for the candy!

Wellness Wednesday: Paint & Unwind
2025-11-19 12:30 - 14:00 | Student Cafeteria
College life can get a little overwhelming — so take a break and join us for Paint & Unwind, a chill evening of creativity, good vibes, and relaxation.
No art skills? No problem! This isn’t about perfection — it’s about letting go, having fun, and giving your mind a break from classes and deadlines. We’ll provide all the supplies and a cozy atmosphere to help you de-stress while you paint away your worries.

Esports Club
2025-11-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Student Lounge

Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon
2025-11-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Dining Hall
12:00-1:30pm, Dining Hall
All members of the C-GCC community are encouraged to attend this beloved campus tradition. This free event will feature all of your holiday favorites. While at the event, attendees are encouraged to make a holiday card for local Veterans or seniors in our community.

Registration Day/SUNY Financial Aid Day
2025-11-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Student Success Center, Main Building
Join us, Saturday, November 22, 2025, for Registration Day/SUNY Financial Aid Day.

Complete you FAFSA
Meet with an Advisor
Register for Spring 2026 classes
Learn about College in the High School

Questions? Contact finaid@sunycgcc.edu or call 518.697.6360.

Turkey Bowl Flag Football Game
2025-11-25 12:30 - 14:00 | Gym
12:30pm, Gym
Teams of 6v6 compete for the chance to be crowned Turkey Bowl champions at this fun campus event. All are welcome to attend, cheer on the teams, and enjoy some delicious warm chili.
If you are interested in joining a team, contact Brandon.Flynn@sunycgcc.edu today.

Mindful Mondays at the Library
2025-12-01 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.

Drop-In for Research Rescue
2025-12-01 08:00 - 19:00 | Main Building, Library
Need help finding scholarly articles or writing your citations for your assignments? Join us in the library or for a quick virtual demo on locating research materials see the link and times below.
Virtual Research Rescue:
Mondays, Dec. 1st & 8th:
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Morning Zoom Meeting Link:
https://zoom.us/j/93619990387
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5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Evening Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/98268551232

Faculty & Staff: Office Hours with President Walsh
2025-12-01 09:00 - 09:30

Destress activities Open craft and Origami ‘n Sip
2025-12-02 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-03 11:00 - 15:00 | Main Building, Library
Relax with calming origami and crafts while sipping tea or coffee.
All supplies provided—no experience needed.

BINGO!
2025-12-02 12:30 - 13:30 | Student Cafeteria
Have some time to kill?
Come to the Student Cafeteria and play Bingo! There will be five rounds and two raffles—seven chances to win.

Acting I Showcase: My Bus Stop
2025-12-02 12:40 - 13:30 | Arts Center, Theater
Join us for My Bus Stop, a lively Acting I showcase featuring improvisation, movement, monologues, scenes, and a few surprises. In this brief look into the ensemble’s work, students explore presence, connection, and the playful yet serious craft of acting. This on-campus performance reprises the performance-sharing done with the Brookwood Secure Facility’s Theater 110 class.

Cram Jam
2025-12-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Student Success Center, Main Building
Recharge and refocus as you prep for finals!
Join us for bagels, a relaxing massage chair, and on-the-spot academic and library support.
Stop by for a boost, get your questions answered, and start finals week feeling prepared.

Wellness Wednesday: Holiday Gnome Crafting
2025-12-03 12:30 - 13:30 | Wellness Room, Room 120, Main Building
Take a break and de-stress before finals!
Join us in the Wellness Lounge (Room 120) on Tuesday, December 3, from 12:30–1:30 PM for a fun and relaxing Holiday Gnome Crafting session. All materials are provided—bring yourself and enjoy a creative mental reset!

Holiday Gnome Crafting and Comfort Care Kits
2025-12-03 12:30 - 13:30 | Wellness Lounge
12:30 – 1:30 pm; Wellness Lounge – Room 120 Join Health Services in the Wellness Lounge (Room 120) to create festive holiday gnomes and pick up a comfort care kit. This relaxing, hands-on activity is a great way to destress and take a mindful break during finals season.
