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Well-being Events for the week of June 20
Tuesday, June 20 10:00 am – 11:00 am EAP 101: The Basics by Kepro: An informative session focusing on the valuable counseling, legal and financial services, and referrals included in your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offered by Kepro. Learn how the EAP, a no-cost confidential resource, can assist you and your loved ones build […]
Juneteenth
By now you are probably aware that we all get Monday off for Juneteenth, but you might still be asking yourself, what is the significance of the day and how did it come to be an official holiday? Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, or Emancipation Day, is an annual holiday celebrated in […]
Frank Herbert’s Dune Series at the Floyd Library
Can’t wait for the Dune: Part Two? Come down to the Floyd Library to see our new Popular Reading Collection. We have the complete collection of the Dune series. Don’t worry if you are not on the Floyd Campus. We can send them to your local library for you to borrow.
Passing of Retiree Jerry Shelton
It is with great sadness that I announce that Mr. Jerry Shelton, retiree of GHC, passed away on June 12, 2023. Mr. Shelton worked at GHC (then Floyd Junior College) from 1970-1999. He served as Director of Physical Education and Professor. He was a graduate of Berry College. He earned his master’s degree in Physical […]
How can HIPs drive educational reform?
“The Assessment Institute will host 5 complimentary Zoom-based 60-minute webinars throughout the year featuring national leaders from HIPs in the States (High-Impact Practices). These sessions are open to anyone in the higher education community.” Wed, June 21: How can HIPs drive educational reform? Wed, August 23: What have we learned from the ways we have failed?
McCorkle Ribbon Cutting June 15th at 10:30am
Join us for a ribbon cutting and tour of the newly renovated McCorkle building entrance on Thursday, June 15th at 10:30am.
Tutorial Center Class Visits
Dear GHC Faculty, The Tutorial Centers would love to visit your classes to help encourage students to take advantage of our free inperson and online services! Please respond to this message if you are open to us arranging a visit from a tutor for your classes (typically lasts only about 5 minutes). If you are teaching […]
Diversity in History- Barbara Gittings (1932-2007)
June marks the start of Pride. A month dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community*. Pride month commemorates the Stonewall Riots as well as the struggle for civil rights and equal justice under the law for the LGBT community. In June of 1969 the NYPD raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club in NYC’s Greenwich […]
Academic Showcase Feedback Request — Last Call!
Hello everyone, The second annual Academic Showcase was a hit! It was a wonderful day full that really captured the GHC spirit. I’m truly grateful for everyone’s participation, attendance, and assistance. The college has published photos of the event. Take a look! You might find one or two of you. The committee and I are […]