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NEW LEISURE LEARNING PROGRAM DEBUTS AT GENESEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

from:Genesee Community College

Adults over the age of 50 now have the opportunity to pursue leisure-time learning courses in history, languages, hobbies, travel, and other subject areas at GCC through a new...

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GCC SLATES DANSVILLE CAMPUS CENTER MOVE TO FORMER DANSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

from:Genesee Community College

Genesee Community College’s Dansville Campus Center will be relocated this summer from its leased Route 63 location to the former Dansville Middle School, two miles away,...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

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The Aegis Project “Extremities” Aims to Raise Rape Awareness at Genesee Center for the Arts

from:Genesee Community College

An initiative to raise rape awareness through theatrical productions on college campuses across Western New York makes a one-night only stop in Batavia next week.

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GCC Third Year of Offering Free Income Tax Preparation Services to Community

from:Genesee Community College

For the third consecutive year, volunteers at Genesee Community College are once again providing free income tax preparation services through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance...

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Semester Full of Career Service Workshops for GCC and Community at Large

from:Genesee Community College

Knowing the challenges of the ever-competitive job market, Genesee Community College’s Career Services Center is hosting a new series of informative workshops this semester...

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Ramblin’ Lou Family Band Warms Up GCC with the Sounds of Country

from:Genesee Community College

The Genesee Center for the Arts is delighted to be welcoming the first family of Western New York’s country music scene, the Ramblin’ Lou Family Band on Sunday,...

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Civil War Initiatives Continue at the GCC/Lima With Spring Lecture Series, Essay Contest and Re-enactment

from:Genesee Community College

The Lima Campus Center of Genesee Community College is pleased to announce the continuation of the Civil War Initiative commemorating the 150th anniversary of our nation’s...

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GCC’s New Creative Problem Solving Course Provides Competitive Edge

from:Genesee Community College

As the information era shifts to the Age of Innovation, Genesee Community College has introduced a new elective to give students across all academic curricula a competitive edge...

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Exhibition - Tom Friedman

from:Luhring Augustine

Friedman is known for his meticulously crafted sculptures and works on paper that inhabit the intersections between the ordinary and the monstrous, the infinitesimal and the...

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GCC Hosts Spring Civil War Lecture Series and Essay Contest

from:Genesee Community College

Genesee Community College is pleased to be hosting another lecture series on the history of the Civil War as part of the College’s Civil War Initiative commemorating the...

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GCC Vet Tech Program Welcomes All to an Information Session and "Reptile Guys" Show

from:Genesee Community College

Anyone who loves animals should mark Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at GCC on their calendar. The Veterinary Technology program of Genesee Community College will be holding an...

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Performance - Rutherford and Son

from:Mint Theater Company

By Githa SowerbyDirected By Richard CorleyJohn Rutherford rules home and business with an iron fist, a tyrant who inspires fear in his workers and hatred in his grown children....

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GCC’s Honor Society Encourages Students to Complete their Degrees, Board Hears

from:Genesee Community College

Batavia, New York — A new student-faculty initiative that encourages GCC students to complete their studies and earn their associate degrees is underway at Genesee Community...

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Exhibition - Shirin Neshat

from:Gladstone Gallery

Gladstone Gallery is pleased to announce our fifth exhibition with Shirin Neshat. In her upcoming project, Neshat will present a new series of photographs and a video...

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Genesee Center for the Arts Announces Spring 2012 Calendar of Events

from:Genesee Community College

Batavia, New York — The Genesee Center for the Arts at Genesee Community College is pleased to announce the calendar of spring events for its 20th season at the Stuart...

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Gov. Cuomo’s SUNY Plans Will Lead to Jobs, Economic Growth, Says GCC President

from:Genesee Community College

Batavia, New York — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s priorities for the State University of New York are good news for SUNY’s 64 campuses and for New York State taxpayers,...

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Exhibition - Rather Unique

from:Woodward Gallery

A Group Show Curated by Royce Bannon.New for 2012, Woodward Gallery invites Harlem-based street Artist Royce Bannon as their first-ever guest curator for an exhibition with rather...

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Nominations Sought for Genesee Community College Alumni Hall of Fame

from:Genesee Community College

BATAVIA, New York – The Genesee Community College Foundation is seeking nominations for its Alumni Hall of Fame, which recognizes those alumni who have achieved outstanding...

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Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Batavia, New York with AmericanTowns Batavia Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Genesee County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Batavia organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Batavia is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you...

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Weekend Activities in and around Batavia

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Batavia area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts New York’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in Batavia in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in New York  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

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Exhibition - Joel Sternfeld

from:Luhring Augustine

Luhring Augustine is pleased to present First Pictures by Joel Sternfeld. This exhibition is comprised of four distinct bodies of work made between 1971 and 1980, the majority of...

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An Invitation to our Batavia Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Batavia, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

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Exhibition - Soto: Paris And Beyond, 1950–1970

from:Grey Art Gallery

Comprised of some 50 works, Soto: Paris and Beyond, 1950–1970 is the first largescale exhibition dedicated to this major Venezuelan artist to be held at a New York institution...

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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in New York

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a New York Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

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Exhibition - Make Art in Public

from:Children's Museum Of The Arts

The Children’s Museum of the Arts is proud to present the exhibition Make Art (In) Public, a survey of art in the public realm. As the inaugural show in CMA’s new, larger...

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Genesee Community College Announces November Employee and Student of the Month

from:Genesee Community College

Batavia, NY- Genesee Community College is pleased to announce Julie Caswell has been named November Employee of the Month. Julie joined the GCC staff in the fall of 2008 and has...

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GCC Partners with JCC for Lecture Series

from:Genesee Community College

Batavia, New York— Genesee Community College along with the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater Rochester have partnered together to offer a series of engaging lectures...

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GCC Hosts Holiday Events for All Ages

from:Genesee Community College

Batavia, New York –Genesee Community College will once again sponsor their annual holiday community events with a Holiday Shopping Bazaar on Tuesday, December 6 as well as...

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GCC Offers Study Abroad Trip to Ireland

from:Genesee Community College

Batavia, New York— Genesee Community College will once again host a study abroad trip to rural Ireland this summer. Led by professors Charley and Connie Boyd, students as...

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Exhibition - Thomas Lyon Mills: The Catacombs

from:Luise Ross Gallery

Thomas Lyon Mills creates imagery on the boundary between visible and invisible worlds, where time is malleable and reality flexible. The resulting works on paper are meticulous...

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GCC Hosts Agri-Business Career Exploration

from:Genesee Community College

BATAVIA, NY – Genesee Community College along with Cornell Cooperative Extension, offer an Agri-Business Career Exploration on Monday, December 12 at the Batavia Campus of...

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Open Auditions Set for Spring Performances at Genesee Community College

from:Genesee Community College

Batavia, New York— The Genesee Center for the Arts at Genesee Community College is holding open auditions for two performances, scheduled for the spring of 2012. Auditions...

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GCC Hosts Rodemeyer Family at Special Anti-Bullying Event Featuring “Change A Life” Panel Discussion

from:Genesee Community College

Batavia, New York — This fall semester, two diverse student clubs at Genesee Community College joined forces to stop bullying. The Gay-Straight-Alliance and Christian...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

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College Village Residents Prepare for Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for Students

from:Genesee Community College

College Village, Genesee Community College’s on-campus housing, will once again host their annual Thanksgiving dinner for students. Beginning at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, November...

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Dr. Alfred C. O’Connell, Founding President of Genesee Community College, Dies

from:Genesee Community College

Batavia, New York — Dr. Alfred C. O’Connell, Genesee Community College’s first president, died November 11 in North Carolina. He was 83 years old. ...

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GCC Signs Articulation Agreement with LIM College

from:Genesee Community College

Batavia, New York – Fashion Business students are getting a jump start on their Bachelor’s degree requirements thanks to administrators at Genesee Community College...

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GCC’s Lima Campus Center Hosts Victorian Yule Celebration

from:Genesee Community College

Lima, New York- The Lima Campus Center of Genesee Community College invites local community members to celebrate the holidays with a Victorian Yule dinner on Sunday, December 18...

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GCC Healthcare Students Host Free Health Fair for Adults

from:Genesee Community College

BATAVIA, NY – A free day-long health fair developed and managed by the students and faculty of Genesee Community College’s Nursing and Physical Education programs is...

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GCC Students Pledge to ‘Commit to Complete’

from:Genesee Community College

Batavia, New York - Statistics show the surest way for anyone to land a job in their chosen field is to finish college and earn a degree or certificate. And that's exactly what...

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Genesee Community College Begins Innovative ‘Winterim’ Session

from:Genesee Community College

Students will have a new way to complete coursework at Genesee Community College through the College’s new “Winterim” session, President James M. Sunser reported...

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Batavia Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

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Nominations Sought for Genesee Community College Alumni Hall of Fame

from:Genesee Community College

BATAVIA, New York – The Genesee Community College Foundation is seeking nominations for its Alumni Hall of Fame, which recognizes those alumni who have achieved outstanding...

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Genesee’s Albion Campus Center Highlights New 3D Art Class at Fall Student Art Show

from:Genesee Community College

ALBION, NY—The Albion Campus Center of Genesee Community College will host a Fall Student Art Show with an opening reception tonight, (Wednesday, November 16) from 5:00 to...

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The Power of a Single Vote - Batavia Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Batavia elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all politics...

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Real Estate Agents: Be the Local Expert for Batavia