Archived Presentations & Workshops

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What Community College Administrators Are Looking For? 9/27/18

Denise Leong-Brattain

VP's from several local community colleges share key traits and specific information they look for when hiring classified, faculty and administrator positions.

GCC Paradox Lecture 1/18/18

Dr. Peter Stathis

Fun lecture about the fascinating subject of paradoxes, while providing fun and informative examples that make the subject enjoyable.

GCC Business Lecture Series 5/11/2017

Leveraging and Branding the Skateboard Culture

YOYO, Spanish Mike, Sheldon Lewis, Stix, Christopher Scott, and Tony Lozano

Six professionals in the field of Skateboarding explain how they turned their passion into careers, during this GCC Business Lecture Series event. Business Administration Instructor Marisa Zakaria hosts the lecture with salient questions presented to the panelists.

Distinguished Faculty Award 4/5/17

Field-Based Experiential Learning

Darren Leaver

Almost 40 years of observing immersive learning environments through independent travel, Geography field trips, and Study Abroad programs provides a wealth of information that Professor Leaver imparts to our viewers.

Making it in the Entertainment Industry 3/16/17

Jeremy Nocon

Ethnic Studies Lecture 10/6/16

Dr. Ziza Delgado

An interactive lecture on the subject of Ethnic Studies. Attendees were able to text answers to questions, and submit live comments. Some interactions presented on the screen, and opinions were tallied and displayed in graph format to determine the general consensus of the audience.

A Photographic Journey of my Homeland, Armenia 7/16/16

Dr. Vahé Peroomian

Rachel Carson and Her Sisters--Their Struggles to Protect the Earth and Us 5/5/16

Dr. Peggy Renner

Turning Passion into Showbiz Success 4/14/16

Jay P Morgan

"Turning Passion into Showbiz Success," commercial photographer and film director Jay P Morgan visits GCC to share his experiences from the beginning of his career to the present. Mr. Morgan is very clear that the first essential step along the path to success is obtaining a degree from GCC. He also strongly recommends taking Business classes at GCC to anyone pursuing any entrepreneurial career.

Just Move It 3/3/16

Erin Calderon and Jon Gold

Learn about the beneficial adaptations exercise can provide our bodies. In addition, some high tech tools utilized by GCC to help us reap the greatest health benefits are featured.

100th Armenian Genocide Commemoration 2/9/16

Dr. Levon Marashlian and Dr. Vahe Peroomian

On the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, GCC commemorated with nine events. The final one taking place in the GCC auditorium, featuring educational speeches, personal accounts, a special thank you to America presentation, and musical performances. This special event concluded with a walk to the Commemoration Plaque.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Unity Breakfast 1/19/16

Erin Gruwell

2015 Distinguished Faculty Award: 11/24/15

Blissful Eating, Compulsive Thinking - The Body/Brain Connection.

Professor Joe Beeman

Gateways Halloween Special: 10/14/15

1938 Radio Broadcast War of the Worlds

Dr. Michael Eberts

2015 Faculty Institute Day: 9/28/15

GCC Student Success Services

Dt. David Viar

2015 Faculty Institute Day: 9/28/15

Learning Center

Shant Shahoian

2015 Faculty Institute Day: 9/28/15

Supplementary Instruction

Nancy Yaldizian

2015 Faculty Institute Day: 9/28/15

Library

Zohara Kaye

The State of California Community Colleges 8/13/15

California State Community College Chancellor Dr. Brice Harris

Don't miss this informative talk about how things are going, what we can expect as Prop. 30 "sunsets," and other important issues that are impacting our colleges.

The 2015 GCC Business Division Lecture Series: 6/13/15

Nurturing the Entrepreneurial Spirit

Marisa Zarkaria

Glendale College Board of Trustees vice president and founding partner of CG Benefits Group, LLC, Mrs. Anita Quiñonez Gabrielian and her lecture "Nurturing the Entrepreneurial Spirit." Mrs. Quiñonez Gabrielian shares many personal experiences, lessons, and examples of successes and challenges that entrepreneurial ship can bring.

The History and Politics of the Armenian Genocide 5/15/15

Dr. Levon Marashlian

This informative presentation is one of many events that occurred on campus during the 100th Commemoration.

Armenian Genocide in Literature 4/17/15

Dr. Rubina Peroomian and Professor Osheen Keshishian

This presentation is one of many events taking place on the GCC campus to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide.

Women Suffering, Surviving, and Succeeding During and After the Armenian Genocide 4/2/15

Sisters Doris and Arda Melkonian

This presentation is one of many events taking place on the GCC campus to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, and also to honor Women's History Month.

Why Do We Look Away? Climate Disruption and You 2/23/15

JPL Scientist Dr. Robert Haw

Is there anything that can be done about the 100 years of carbon karma we inherited? Dr. Haw thinks so. If you are a renter, or can't otherwise install solar panels, can you still go solar? Absolutely. Tune in to this informative episode of Gateways to learn how, and for more possible solutions to the carbon problem we face.

Cultural Diversity: The Road to Social Change 2/20/15

Native American Culture Lecture

Roger Bowerman

2013 Classified Council Scholarship Award recipients 7/1/14

Deb Kinley and Wendy Grove

Mike Gatto visits Glendale College 3/20/14

43d District Assemblyman Mike Gatto

African Drum and Rhythm Lecture 3/19/14

Derrick Spiva

Information about African drum rhythms, and provides hands-on experience to the class. Dr. Sherman's Ethno Musicology Class at Glendale College is currently enjoying a series of visits by guest lecturers, so stay tuned to enjoy future events.

Cultural Diversity: The Road to Social Change 1/9/14

Consumer Culture/Materialism

Hollie Martin

All other archived GCC Faculty Development approved presentations:

Special Social Change Lecture Series: 12/5/19

The 2020 New Voting System

Mona Field

Town Hall: Conversation on Race and Equity (CORE) 01/15/19
0:00:00 - 0:42:30
Student Discussion – An African American Perspective
0:42:30 – 1:46:58
Dr. Matt Lawrence, Professor of Philosophy at Long Beach City College, offers practical steps and strategies to close the achievement gap and discusses his work on equity issues in higher education, including his work with the Center for Urban Education at USC.

How to Read Your Pay Stub 5/25/16

Ron Nakasone

Decline of Reading and Writing 3/25/16

Michael Moreau

Cultural Diversity: The Road to Social Change 2/24/16

Violence Interdiction: A Proactive Approach to Mitigating Conflict

Ofc. Stinson Brown

Cultural Diversity: The Road to Social Change 2/18/16

Race and Differential Application of Justice

Gary Keyes

Cultural Diversity: The Road to Social Change 11/8/15

Human Bottleneck