Columbia-Greene Community College

Magic The Gathering Social Club
2026-03-10 12:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Room 308
Welcome to the inaugural meeting of the Magic: The Gathering Social Club. Players of all experience levels are welcome. Come learn, play, and hang with fellow Planeswalkers. Pizza and Fellowship provided.

The 12 Human Skills AI Can’t Replace: Practical Soft Skills for Today’s Workplace
2026-03-11 09:30 - 12:00 | PAC, Room 614
This interactive workforce training explores the human skills that AI can’t replace—such as communication, collaboration, and problem-solving—that are essential in today’s workplace.
The session is the first in a series of employer-focused training sessions, with additional webinars planned.
To register: Contact the Office of Continuing Education & Workforce Development at 518.697.6370.
This event is in partnership with the Columbia & Greene County Chamber of Commerce.

SUNY Cortland Visit
2026-03-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Student Cafeteria
Doug Langhans, Admissions Advisor at SUNY Cortland, will be tabling outside of the cafeteria. He will be available to talk with students who are interested in transferring to SUNY Cortland.

The Human Skills AI Can’t Replace: Collaboration
2026-03-11 12:30 - 13:30 | CITL, Room 511, Arts Center
The Center for Teaching, Innovation, & Learning invites faculty to The Human Skills AI Can’t Replace.
CITL invites you to participate in Session 4 of our professional development series focused on the human skills that form the foundation of personal and professional success. This week, we will focus on the skills of Intrapersonal Communication, including Self-Awareness, Self-Management, and Self-Efficacy.
This 12-part series will run from 12:30-1:30 on Wednesdays in CITL, on the following dates:
March: 11, 25
April: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
May: 6
This event is open to faculty, staff, and administration.

Pop Culture Trivia
2026-03-12 12:30 - 13:30 | Student Cafeteria
Three chances to win! Come test your knowledge at Pop Culture Trivia. This includes video games, entertainment, celebrities, and more!

Gaming Club Meeting
2026-03-12 12:30 - 13:50 | Room 134
Join the Gaming Club to socialize and play some games. Board Games, Video Games, Collectible Card Games, and Tabletop Roleplaying Games are all on the table. Come relax and have some fun. Club meets every Thursday from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM in room 134.

Mindful Mondays & Extended Hours
2026-03-23 08:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-30 08:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-06 08:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-13 08:00 - 19:00 | 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.
Drop in for virtual research assistance 5:30 – 6:30 Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/99684535636

Mario Kart Battle
2026-03-24 12:30 - 13:30 | Studetn Lounge
It’s time to battle! Do you like Mario Kart? Come to the Student Lounge and battle against your classmates. Let’s see who gets to the finish line!

Magic: The Gathering Social Club
2026-03-24 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-04-07 12:30 - 14:00 | Room 308

The Human Skills AI Can’t Replace: Collaboration
2026-03-25 12:30 - 13:30 | CITL, Room 511, Arts Center
The Center for Teaching, Innovation, & Learning invites faculty to The Human Skills AI Can’t Replace. As artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in our daily work, intentionally strengthening human skills is essential to effective teaching, leadership, collaboration, and decision-making. This 12-week professional development series centers on the 12 human skills that AI cannot replace, offering a reflective, discussion-based space to share ideas and learn from one another. Each session focuses on one skill, inviting participants to consider how it shows up in their own roles, how AI may support or complicate it, and how developing human-centered capacities can enhance equity, institutional culture, and professional impact in an AI-saturated world.

This 12-part series will run from 12:30-1:30 on Wednesdays in CITL, on the following dates:
March 25
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
May 6

Common Read Motivation Check-in
2026-03-25 15:30 - 2026-03-26 12:30 | Main Building, Library
Motivation Check-in for Common Read, James, by Percival Everett.
Stay motivated with our Common Read check-ins in the Library! Discuss what you’ve been reading, share your thoughts, and enjoy a break with tea, coffee, and chocolate. Feel free to bring your own beverage and connect with fellow readers.
Pick one meeting for each Common Read Check-in, either in person in the Library or via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/99684535636
Common Read Check-in #2: Wednesday, Mar 25 @ 3:30 or Thursday, Mar 26 @ 12:30

Criminal Justice Club: Dodgeball Challenge – Serve & Protect Your Team!
2026-03-26 12:30 - 13:45 | Gym
Ready to dodge the competition or just blow off some steam after class? Come join the Criminal Justice Club for a fun and energetic game of dodgeball!
This event is open to all students and CGCC employees! Bring your friends, form a team, or join one when you arrive. No experience required, just come ready to have fun. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Come compete, laugh, and see who takes home the bragging rights.

Open House 2026
2026-03-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Gym
Join us for Open House at Columbia-Greene Community College and see how our programs, support services, and hands-on learning are designed to help you succeed from day one.
Saturday, March 28
9 am to 12 pm
Columbia-Greene Community College
4400 Route 23 Hudson, NY 12534
At Open House, you’ll be able to:

Explore career-focused, high-quality academic programs
Learn how college can be affordable and flexible
Meet faculty and staff who are here to support you
Connect with local employers to see how our programs are here to support you
Tour the campus and picture yourself as a Columbia-Greene student

College doesn’t have to be far away or out of reach. At Columbia-Greene Community College, you can get a strong education, prepare for a career, and stay close to home.
Click here to register for Open House!

Never Have I Ever
2026-03-31 12:30 - 13:30 | Student Cafeteria
Join the Engagement Office in the Student Cafeteria for a fun game of “Never Have I Ever” and free lunch! Bring your cell phone to log on and participate! This will be a great way to get to know your fellow students, share some laughs, and eat together.
Email teresa.king@sunycgcc.edu if you have any questions.

Magic: The Gathering Social Club
2026-03-31 12:30 - 14:00 | Faculty Lounge (Room 308, Main Bldg.)

Commencement 2026: Application to Graduate
2026-04-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
Will you be graduating this May or August? If you have not already done so, all students expecting to participate in the May 2026 Commencement Ceremony have until April 1, 2026, to apply via your Banner Self-Service student profile page.
To apply for graduation, log in to the Banner Self-Service student profile page, click on the “Apply to Graduate” tab, and follow the steps to complete the graduation application. If you are not sure if you are eligible to graduate, you should check your status on DegreeWorks and/or consult with your advisor as soon as possible.  Please keep an eye out for more information regarding graduation, which will be sent in the coming weeks.

Smash Some Fools (Super Smash Bros)
2026-04-01 12:30 - 13:30 | Student Lounge
Come on down to the student lounge and dual your classmates in Super Smash Bros!

The Human Skills AI Can’t Replace: Collaboration
2026-04-01 12:30 - 13:30 | CITL, Room 511, Arts Center
The Center for Teaching, Innovation, & Learning invites faculty to The Human Skills AI Can’t Replace. As artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in our daily work, intentionally strengthening human skills is essential to effective teaching, leadership, collaboration, and decision-making. This 12-week professional development series centers on the 12 human skills that AI cannot replace, offering a reflective, discussion-based space to share ideas and learn from one another. Each session focuses on one skill, inviting participants to consider how it shows up in their own roles, how AI may support or complicate it, and how developing human-centered capacities can enhance equity, institutional culture, and professional impact in an AI-saturated world.
This 12-part series will run from 12:30-1:30 on Wednesdays in CITL, on the following dates:

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
May 6

Campus Egg Hunt
2026-04-02 12:30 - 13:00 | Gym
Campus Egg Hunt in the gym—find eggs, win gift cards, and don’t miss the candy!

Applied Learning Process and College Central Network Relaunch: Workshop 1
2026-04-02 12:30 - 13:30 | CITL, Room 511, Arts Center
The department of Continuing Education & Workforce Development (CEWD) is excited to announce and provide a series of workshops and trainings to the campus on the college’s new standard operating procedures for Applied Learning experiences and the re-launch of our career and workforce software, College Central Network. During these workshops you’ll learn standard Applied Learning definitions and procedures, be introduced to the campuses newly created Applied Learning Handbook that’s approved and recommended by SUNY’s Internships and Employer Partnerships Office. We’ll also take a look at some of the features College Central Network provides for students, employers, and faculty.
This is a hybrid event. Join in person in room 511 in the Arts Center or attend via Zoom.
Who Should Attend: Division Chairs, full-time faculty, student-facing staff, and administrators (advising, admissions, and financial aid).
Click here for Zoom link.

National Poetry Month - 30th Anniversary
2026-04-03 - 2026-04-30 | Main Building, Library
National Poetry Month 2026 marks its 30th anniversary this April (April 1–30), organized by the Academy of American Poets. Learn more at Poets.org.
Visit The Poet’s Corner—located upstairs in the library—a space dedicated to honoring retired Dean Emerita Phyllis Carito’s commitment to creative writing. Explore our permanent poetry display and contribute your own work or a favorite poem to the community binder.
The library also features a signed copy of Mothernest by retired C-GCC English Professor Sandy Longley. Be sure to pick up a pocket poetry bookmark created by Elyse Browne.
Stay tuned for an upcoming event celebrating Dean Emerita Phyllis Carito’s newest book.

Commencement 2026: National Anthem & Student Speaker Application
2026-04-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
The 2026 C-GCC Commencement Committee is now accepting submissions from graduating students interested in performing the National Anthem or representing the graduating class as Student Speaker. Please read this email in its entirety before submitting for either role. The deadline to submit is Monday, April 6.
Click here to apply.

The Hungry Mind Trivia
2026-04-07 12:30 - 13:30 | Student Cafeteria
Are you a foodie? How well do you know your foods? This Trivia has everything to do with food. Just like food shows, fast food chains, and more!

The Human Skills AI Can’t Replace: Systems Thinking
2026-04-08 12:30 - 13:30 | CITL, Room 511, Arts Center
Systems thinking is a cognitive skill that allows us to see how parts of a process connect, influence one another, and produce outcomes over time. As one of the uniquely human skills, it helps us recognize patterns, anticipate consequences, and make thoughtful decisions based on context rather than isolated information. AI can support this process by quickly generating information, identifying patterns, and offering possible connections, but human judgment remains central because only we can interpret meaning, weigh consequences, and decide how insights should be applied within complex human systems.

April 8, 15, 22, 29
May 6

Criminal Justice Club Meeting with Christine Elliott, Victim Services & Outreach Coordinator for REACH & the Child Advocacy Center.
2026-04-09 12:45 - 13:45 | Room 332
Join the Criminal Justice Club on Thursday, April 9, for a special presentation by Christine Elliott, Victim Services & Outreach Coordinator for REACH & the Child Advocacy Center. She will discuss working effectively with victims of crime, addressing trauma, and the vital role victim advocacy offices play within the justice system. All students interested in criminal justice and human services are welcome to attend.

From the Studio: Katherine Patterson and Paul Stewart — Closing Reception
2026-04-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Foundation Art Gallery, Arts Center
The Foundation Gallery at The Arts Center, Columbia-Greene Community College presents:
From the Studio: Katherine Patterson and Paul Stewart — Opening Reception
The Foundation Gallery at the Arts Center at Columbia-Greene Community College presents From the Studio, an exhibition featuring two local artists whose work explores form, process, and place through contrasting mediums. Katherine Patterson (Chatham) presents landscape-inspired paintings that reflect on perception, memory, and time, while Paul Stewart (Germantown) showcases dynamic sculptural works rooted in woodturning, engineering, and kinetic design.
Join us for the opening reception on Thursday, April 9, from 4:00–6:00 pm. in the Foundation Gallery at the Arts Center. Meet the artists, learn about their creative processes, and experience this compelling pairing of painting and sculpture.
