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Calendar On Campus WOMENS HISTORY Womens History Month — Pheobe Brauer of Planned Parenthood is the guest speaker. She will share information about the organization and its resources. Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. in CR 225. Womens History Month — Resheduled from March 14, due to the Persian New Year event, also held in Plaza Vaquero. “One Billion Rising.” All are invited to join in a large dance led by dance instructor Phyllis Eckler and ESL adjunct Cheryl Anderson. Tuesday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Plaza Vaquero. Womens History Month — “The History of Gender Roles.” A lecture by J.C. Moore, asssociate professor of sociology. Free, guests welcome. Tuesday from 3:25 to 4:50 p.m. in SR 115. Womens History Month — “Women Reformers: Temperance, Abolition and Women’s Rights.” A lecture by Louise Ghandi, instructor of geography. Free. Tuesday at 7 p.m. in AU 117. Womens History Month — “Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz: Mexican Nun, Poet and Intellectual.” A lecture by Stacy Jazan of the language arts department. Tuesday and March 28 from 1:40 to 3:05 p.m. in LB 205.
CLUBS Dodgeball Club — Their first game will be held today, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the San Fernando outdoor basketball courts. Theatre Guild — Thinking about theater? Learn more and have a sandwich by dropping by the Theatre Guild on Thursday at 12:20 p.m. in AU 201B.
Booksale — Both fiction and non-fiction books will be for sale to raise funds. Sponsored by the Hawak Kamay Filipino Club. Monday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. behind the Administration Building. AGS Carnival — The Alpha Gamma Sigma carnival will feature barbeque, music and games, all while recruiting new members. Tuesday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Plaza Vaquero. Essay Writing Contest — First place prize is $500. Winning entries will be published. Open to all current GCC students. Deadline for submission is April 1. Sponsored by the Scholars Club. For more information email: ScholarsJournal@gmail.com.
LECTURES Science Lecture Series — “3-D Printing.” Speaker is GCC math professor Andy Young. Free. Tuesday in CS 177 at 12:20 p.m. Humanities / Social Sciences Lecture Series — “Current Day Slavery and Trafficking: The Facts and What Is Being Done to Reduce Human Suffering.” Speaker is Vanessa Lanza, director of partnerships at CAST (The Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking). Free. March 28 at 12:30 p.m. in Kreider Hall.
DONATIONS The Get On the Bus Program — The SPARK club is accepting donated children’s items such as crayons, puzzle books and postage stamps for Mother’s Day distribution. Drop off items at SM 266 or 267. For more information call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5789.
FINANCIAL Free Tax Preparation — Vol-
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unteer income tax assistance. Income limit $57,000. No appointment needed. Monday and April 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. in SR 116. FAFSA Workshops — Get help filling out your federal financial aid application. Free. Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon, and March 28 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in SC 212, Room C. For more information call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5384. Federal Entrance Loan Counseling Workshop — Learn how to apply for federal loans. Advance sign up is required at the Financial Aid office in the San Fernando complex. Thursday at 11 a.m. and Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in SF 107. Additional dates TBA. For more information call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5916. Last Call for Free Money — If you have a 2.5 GPA and 12 completed units this is your last chance to apply for scholarships. More than 500 scholarships totaling $300,000 are available. The deadline to apply is today. For more information visit: www. glendale.edu/scholarships or call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5591.
TUTORING Math Discovery Center — The newly remodeled facility offers increased computer access and drop-in tutoring for math. Must be currently enrolled in a math course. Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in AS 103. For more information call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5362. Learning Center — Tutors are available in a variety of subjects. Referral from an instructor, counselor or librarian required. Computers available. Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
and Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in AD 232. For more information call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5333.
MOVIES Friday Flix: — A screening of the 1950 film “Harvey.” Directed by Henry Koster, and starring James Stewart with Josephine Hull. Free. March 29 at 12:30 p.m. in SG 334. A discussion facilitated by instructor Mike Petros follows the screeening.
PLANETARIUM Afternoon with the Stars — A lunchtime program highlighting the planetariums features. “837 Exoplanets & Counting” will be presented today and March 27 from 12:30 to 1 p.m. in CS 257. Free. For more information visit www.glendale.edu/planetarium or call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5275
ROBOTICS GCC Robotics Competition — GCC and the Glendale Unified School District host a LEGO robotics tournament for middle school students and GCC and the REC Foundation host a VEX scrimmage for middle and high school student teams. March 30 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the San Gabriel Plaza.
ART GALLERY The Third Annual Student Projects Exhibition from the GCC Architecture Department — Showcasing student work and including the International Student Competition Project from the Tokyo Replay Center. Runs through March 28. Free. Monday through Wednesday from noon to 5:30 p.m., Thursday to 7:30 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located in the Library Building.
WORKSHOPS “Effective Resume” — Focuses on essential resume-writing principles, formats and content. Today at 4 p.m. Free. Career Center, second floor, San Rafael Building. For more information call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5407. “Outlining and Essay Structure” — Learn to write a clear outline from your brainstorming notes. Free. Monday from 9 to 10 a.m. in AD 238. Students are encouraged to register for the workshops online. For more information visit www.glendale. edu/learningcenter or call (818) 240-1000, ext. 5341. “MLA Requirements” — Learn about stylistic requirements mandated by the Modern Language Association. Free. March 28 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in AD 238. “How to Recognize and Correct Run-on Sentences” — Learn to recognize a variety of situations in which run-on sentences commonly occur; receive practice exercises. Free. April 1 from 9 to10 a.m. in AD 238.
HEALTH Mental Health Counseling — Free and available to all students. For information or to schedule an appointment visit the Health Center in the San Rafael Building. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nutritional Counseling — Free and available to all students. For information or to schedule an appointment visit the Health Center in the San Rafael Building. Compiled by Richard Kontas
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