Columbia-Greene Community College

Open Clinic: Greene County Family Planning
2025-12-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-18 10:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | PAC, Room 616
Confidential, reliable reproductive healthcare available to all students and staff. Sliding scale fees, walk-ins welcome

Common Read Final Discussion
2025-12-08 14:15 - 15:15 | Main Building, Library
Join us in the Library or via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/95519249474 for a final discussion of the common read – The Secret Life of Sunflowers by Marta Molnar!

Drop-In for Research Rescue
2025-12-08 08:00 - 19:00, 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

Mindful Mondays at the Library
2025-12-08 07:30 - 19:00, 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.

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!

Library's December Monthly Reading challenge
2025-12-05 08:00 - 2025-12-15 11:30
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!

Mug Decorating
2025-12-04 12:30 - 13:30 | Student Cafeteria
Take a creative break! Stop by to design your own winter-themed mug — perfect for cocoa, study nights, or a holiday gift. No experience or supplies needed; we’ve got everything covered. Relax, decorate, and leave with a custom mug that’s totally you. A great midday break and finals-season stress reliever!
Let’s get crafty with us!

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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
2025-11-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-17 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.

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.

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.

Esports Club
2025-11-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Student Lounge
Esport meeting and hangout with Gaming PC’s, Nintendo Switches, and more!

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.

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!

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.

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.
