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January / 29 / 2016
 
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Executive Lecture Series!

Student Life Welcome!
 

WEDNESDAY, FEB 3
The Second Annual Executive Lecture Series 
will Focus on the Topics of Leadership
and Hurricane Katrina!  

Details Below.

THURSDAY, FEB 4
Everyone is welcome to join us at our Alpharetta - North Fulton campus for FREE Food, Shirts and Prizes! 

Details Below.
M / FEB 1 - AARP Foundation Offers Free Tax Assistance 
The volunteers with AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will offer free tax assistance and preparation for community members between Monday, February 1, and Monday, April 18, 2016 on the second floor of the Busbee Center, building 700 on the Lawrenceville Campus. No appointment is necessary, as clients will be seen on a first come, first served basis between 1 - 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Friday. There is no charge for this assistance and you do not have to be an AARP member. For more information on documents needed and about the program, Click Here
TU / FEB 2 - AITP Meeting 
Everyone is welcome to attend the AITP meeting in building 700, room 2201 at 5 p.m. Pizza and other refreshments will be provided. The Association for Information Technology Professionals is for anyone with an interest in the computer information systems field. For more information please contact  John Thacher
W / FEB 3 - Executive Leadership Lecture Series
Come out and learn more about organizational leadership in the face of crisis with featured lecturer Kim Ryan! The featured lecture will be held in the auditorium of the Busbee Center in building 700 on the Lawrenceville Campus from 12 - 1 p.m. All lectures are FREE and open to all faculty members, staff, students, and the general public. No ticket is required, seating will be on a first-come, first-seated basis. The goal of the series is to educate and connect students to business enterprises. For more information contact Dr. Jermaine Whirl.
TH / FEB 4 - GTC Student Life Welcome
Join us at our Alpharetta - North Fulton Campus for FREE food, music, shirts, prizes, and more! The event will be held from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and again from 5 - 6:30 p.m. in the front lobby. This is a great way to find out about GTC Student Life and the various student organizations we offer. You won't want to miss it! For more information, please contact Morgan Taylor-Burns.
TH / FEB 4 - Toastmasters Club 
The GTC Student's Toastmaster Club will be meeting on Thursday, February 4th and Thursday, February 18th. All GTC students are invited to join them at 6 p.m. in building 200 room 104 to work together to improve communication and leadership skills. This club meets the first and third Thursday evening of each month. Please visit us! For more information, please contact Dr. Waddell.
TH / FEB 4 - Quiz Bowl and Health Science Bowl 
Quiz Bowl and Health Science Bowl will practice in the Student Life Center at 4 p.m. on the Lawrenceville campus. Students who wish to represent the college at the state level should attend the practice and complete the required forms. Please contact Dr. Saphronia Johnson for more information. 
TH / FEB 18 - Information Security Association Meeting 
The Information Security Association will meet at 4:30 p.m. in building 700, room 2.206. The Information Security Association (ISA) GTC Student Chapter is a not-for-profit, organization of Gwinnett Technical College. They are sponsored by the ISA Metro Atlanta chapter of ISA. ISA GTC Student Chapter is the choice for GTC cyber security students dedicated to advancing individual growth and deepening their knowledge and awareness of issues related to managing technology risk and protecting critical information and infrastructure. For more information contact Garfield Anderson.
Future Dates
February 18 - Quiz Bowl and Health Science Bowl Practice
February 18 - GTC Student's Toastmasters Club 
HealthyTip
Tips To Get Active! 
Searching for ways to help you get active throughout the day? In need of a few reason as to why you should increase your physical activity? The American Heart Association provides us with the right tools and resources to help place us on the right path towards having a healthier lifestyle. 
  1. Walking is the easiest way to start your fitness journey
  2. No gym membership. It cost nothing to walk 
  3. Walking is easy and safe
  4. Walking for at least 30 minutes a day can provide heart health benefits
  5. Walking is the most effective form of physical activity to achieve a healthier heart

If there is a topic you would like to know about or a tip that you would like to share with us, please email Morgan Taylor-Burns with your suggestions.
Announcements
Did you know? GTC Has a No Interest Tuition Payment Plan!
Gwinnett Tech partners with Nelnet Business Solutions to let you pay tuition and fees over time,making college more affordable. Payment Plan Benefits include e asy online enrollment, f lexible payment options and n o interest.  Learn more about the tuition payment plan and enroll today!
You Shop. Amazon Gives Back to GTC!
Smile.Amazon.com is giving back and all you have to do is go to the website and choose "Gwinnett Tech Foundation". The GTC Foundation will receive .05% of every dollar you spend that qualifies and in turn, we will apply these dollars back into Gwinnett Tech students!  Win-Win!!  If you have further questions, please contact Darcie Johnson.
Collecting Corks
The Rad Tech program has collected over 12,000 corks, caps and foil from wine bottles for Clothes for Souls. Each is worth 2 cents so we can financially support this global non-profit institution dedicated to fighting poverty. Besides helping the charity, it also helps the earth. The corks are recycled and not put in landfills. Did you know that it takes over 1,500 gallons of water to grow the cotton required for just one pair of jeans and each American discards over 65 pounds of clothing per year? Help us by continuing to donate your corks! Drop off is in bldg. 200, room 245. 
Collecting Aluminum Can Tabs
The Future Cardiovascular Technologist Club and the Association for Radiologic Technologist are collecting can tabs. One gallon of tabs equals a one night stay in the Ronald McDonald House for a family. Together, we've already collected eight gallons, but we can do more! Help us by bringing your aluminum can tab donations to room 121, 245 or 133 in bldg. 200. Thank you!
ADN-RN Program Host Fundraiser
The Senior ADN-RN Program students are hosting a fundraiser! Funds  received will be used to fund the Nursing Pinning Ceremony. To participate, you can purchase a ticket to win 1 of 3 prize baskets worth over $500 in prizes or a 24' TV. Prizes include everything from entertainment (Dave and Busters, Stars and Strikes, movie tickets, Aurora Theatre, etc.), restaurants, massages, oil changes, golf, shopping, manicure/pedicure, and more. Tickets are only $2 each. The drawing will take place at the Lawrenceville campus on Tuesday, February 23rd. Be sure to help support the Nursing program! For more information, please contact
Feel Stressed? You are not Alone!
Going to school can be tough. Life can be tough. Student Life has paid for all of our students to get four free counseling sessions through the Cameron & Associates Life Balance Program. Yes - it's FREE! Just call 404-845-3727 or visit them on the web and they will give you three counselors close to you to pick from. You are worth the investment! 
Perks
MUST SHOW CURRENT STUDENT/FACULTY ID TO RECEIVE DISCOUNTS.



Contact
CONTACT GTC STUDENT LIFE / 770-962-7580

Rachel Mariano, Director / x.6341

Jamie Randolph, Specialist / x.6415

Aneesha Khan-Valerio, Assistant / x.6840

Trevell Pittman, Assistant / x.6419
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