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 […]
July 9, 2021 The GCC Library is once again teaming up with Richmond Memorial Library in Batavia for their Richmond Reads community one-book program. This year’s book selection is The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin. Click here for info about the book. The author will be visiting Batavia virtually on October 21 and the […]
What: GCC’s 40th Annual Fashion Show – NOVATURIENT When: Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 6pm Where: ONLINE, for FREE at http://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, 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 […]
April 27, 2020 Check out our new GCC fashion show guide – From shoulder pads and big hair to slip dresses and flannel, enjoy a blast from the fashion past! The library recently completed a guide to GCC fashion shows featuring posters and programs from 1982 through the present. Pictured below are a few examples […]
April 23, 2021 The “Rendezvous” fashion scene featuring dresses designed and created by student Alexis Remington is on display in the library through May 10th. Dresses and designs by Alexis will also be featured in GCC’s 40th Annual Fashion Show Novaturient presented virtually Saturday, May 1st at 6PM. Please see Alexis’ artist statement below the images: […]
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 […]
Batavia, New York – The Genesee Community College Foundation and Cougar Classic Scholarship Scramble Honorary Chairperson, Gina G. Giese ’91, have confirmed the 6th Annual Cougar Classic Scholarship Scramble will take place on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Stafford Country Club in Stafford, NY. Giese, a Batavia, NY resident, earned an associate degree in Business and […]
Batavia, New York – Aside from that of the COVID19 pandemic, today’s news headlines are sickeningly reminiscent of those that swept our nation 30 years ago during the riots in Los Angeles, CA that erupted following the acquittal of the police officers charged with assaulting Rodney King. Author Anna Deavere Smith wrote “Twilight: Los Angeles, […]