GCC Art Show and Arbor Day Celebration

The Gila Community College Fifth Annual Art Show and Arbor Day Celebration will take place on Saturday (April 27) from 11:am to 4:pm at the Gila Pueblo Campus.

The Art Show features a variety of art work by Gila Community College students and instructors. The art will be displayed in the pueblo and along the Marietta Trail.

Pinal Mountain Foundation for Education will sell food with proceeds going to the scholarship fund for the 2013 semester.

For more information call 425-8481.

Two Events on April 3 at GCC

Cobre Valley Institute of Technology and Gila Community College invite high school sophomores and their families to a career and education fair on Wednesday, April 3. It’s from 8:am to 3:pm at the Gila Pueblo Campus.

On that same day Gila Community College is hosting Senior Day. Information will be presented about general education classes and transfer track programs to ASU, NAU and U of A.

For more information call 425-8481.

Soil Improvement and Garden Workshop

A free Soil Improvement and Garden Workshop will be held Saturday morning at the Gila Pueblo campus.

The workshop is presented by the Gila County Master Gardeners, the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, USDA National Resources Conservation Services and Gila Community College. It features a hands-on computer exercise with USDA’s Web Soil Survey of Southern Gila County along with a series of guest speakers.

The workshop is Saturday from 9:am until Noon.

Free GCC Classes Start Today at Globe Active Adult Center

The Globe Active Adult Center has several free Gila Community College classes. The Summer Session starts today (Tuesday). Classes include Quilting, Ceramics I and II and Crafts.

To register or for more information call the college  at 425-8481.

GCC Offers 'More Kids in the Woods' Science Camps

Gila Community College is offering “More Kids in the Woods” science camps to local students this summer. The program is presented in partnership with the US Forest Service, the U of A Cooperative Exrtension, and Eastern Arizona College Gear-Up. 

There will be four camps split by grade level. The program is designed to help students in grades K-12 create an awareness of the environment and to become more actively involved in their education.

Among other things, this year’s camp includes biology laboratory activities, field trips and nature trail hikes.

Application forms are available at the Gila Pueblo Campus Administration Office. For more information call Dean Patricia Burke at 425-8481.

GCC Training Center Ribbon Cutting

The ribbon cutting and open house at the Gila Community College Regional Training Center has been moved to tomorrow (Wednesday). It’s at 10:am Wednesday at 4053 East Highway 60 in Lower Miami.

Call the campus for more information at 425-8481

GCC Arbor Day Celebration and Art Show on Saturday

Gila Community College invites everyone to the Art Show and Arbor Day Celebration this Saturday  from Noon to 5:pm.

There will be live music and Pinal Mountain Foundation for Higher Education will sell food with proceeds going to the scholarship fund.

The art show features a variety of art work by Gila Community College students and instructors.

For more information call the campus at 425-8481.

GCC Open House on Wednesday

Gila Community College invites everyone to the Gila Pueblo campus for an Open House on Wednesday from 3 to 5:pm.

The Open House will provide tours and information for anyone interested in attending the college this fall. A financial aid workshop will be provided.

For more information call the campus at 425-8481.

CVIT Career and Education Fair

Cobre Valley Institute of Technology and Gila Community College invite high school sophomores and their families to a career and education fair on Wednesday, April 25. It’s from 8:am until 3:pm.

Sophomores from Superior, Miami, Globe, San Carlos and Hayden will be transported by their high schools to the event. All other high schools are invited to join in

CVIT programs include Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Fire Science, Law Enforcement, Electrical and Instrumentation Technology, Welding Technology, and Graphic Design. Participating agencies include the Gila County Sheriff’s Office and Globe Fire Department.

For more information about Cobre Valley Institute of Technology call 425-9654.

GCC Open House April 25

Gila Community College invites everyone to an Open House on Wednesday, April 25 from 3 to 5:pm. The Open House will provide tours and information for anyone interested in attending the college this fall. A financial aid workshop will be provided.

For more information call the Gila Pueblo Campus at 425-8481.

GCC Governing Board Meets Friday

The Gila County Community College Governing Board will have a Special Meeting on Friday at 2:30pm in Gila Pueblo Campus Room 522.

The Board will review current course fees and discuss the Community College redistricting proposal.

PMFHE Awards $8,500 in Scholarships

On Thursday, December 8th Pinal Mountain Foundation for Higher Education awarded $8,500 in scholarships to students attending Gila Community College at the Gila Pueblo and San Carlos Campuses.

These scholarship awards include self-directed scholarships from Freeport McMoRan, the Carrissa Barcon Memorial Fund, Shining Times Car Wash, the Native American Book Fund, and the Elder Quality of Life Nursing Program.


(Pictured from left to right, back row: John O’Donnell, PMFHE Vice President, scholarship recipients Corbin Olson, Adam Amado, Michelle Dickison, Dominque Hayes, Shannon Casillas, Tanisha Morales, and Lisa Kennedy, Brian Seppala, PMFHE Secretary, and Jerry McCreary, PMFHE President. Front row: scholarship recipients Lennette Cons, Bonnie Mikeworth, Mariah Kitcheyan, Catie Carnahan, Elizabeth Rodriquez, Rachel Stevens, and Caycie Madison, Fernando Shipley, Globe Mayor and PMFHE Member. Scholarship recipients not pictured: Lillie Vega, Jerry Ellison Jr., Crysten Hedges, Ashley Garcia, and Jessica Lopez.)

CVCA 'Student Showcase'

Cobre Valley Center for the Arts is hosting a “Student Showcase” that consists of works by Gila Community College students. The art work will be on display throughout the month of December. It includes paintings, drawings, jewelry, lapidary, ceramics, sculpture, stained and fused glass, and photography.

A reception will be held on Saturday (December 3) from 11:30am until 3:pm.

PMFHE Accepting Scholarship Applications

Pinal Mountain Foundation for Higher Education is accepting scholarship applications for the Spring 2012 semester. Students who plan to enroll full time at Gila Community College Gila Pueblo or San Carlos campuses and who have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher may apply.

Applications may be picked up at the Gila Pueblo Campus Admisnitration Office. The completed applications must be received by 5:pm on December 6.

Free GCC Classes at Globe Active Adult Center

Gila Community College classes at Globe Active Adult Center begin on Monday. Classes include Quilting, Beginning Strength and Flexibility, Ceramics I, Ceramics II and Crafts.

Classes at Globe Active Adult Center are free. Sign up at the Gila Pueblo campus.

OTC Open House Wednesday

Gila Community College is hosting an open house at its Occupational Training Center on Wednesday from 2 to 6:pm. You’ll learn about courses available at the OTC and light refreshments will be available.

The GCC Occupational Training Center is located in one of the old National Guard Armory buildings on the highway in Lower Miami.

For more information call the Gila Pueblo Campus at 425-8481.

Benefit Art Auction August 18

Pinal Mountain Foundation for Higher Education is hosting a Benefit Art Auction to raise scholarship funds for deserving students at Gila Community College Gila Pueblo and San Carlos campuses.

The dinner and auction is Thursday, August 18 at 5:30 at the Dream Manor Inn. Tickets are $25 a person. Call 812-1010.

OTC Open House on August 3

Gila Community College is hosting an open house at its Occupational Training Center on Wednesday, August 3 from 2 to 6:pm. You’ll learn about courses available at the OTC and light refreshments will be available.

The GCC Occupational Training Center is located in one of the old National Guard Armory buildings on the highway in Lower Miami.

For more information call the Gila Pueblo Campus at 425-8481.

GCC Governing Board Meets Thursday

The Gila County Community College District Governing Board Meets today (Thursday) at 2:30pm at Gila Pueblo campus Room 522 and in Payson. The agenda includes a presentation about a four year college in Payson, a discussion of items related to the budget, and information about solar covered parking at the GCC campus.

GCC Reverts to Old Tuition Schedule

Gila Community College Governing Board has reversed its decision to alter the tuition schedule.

The Payson Roundup reports that instead of charging $88 a credit hour, the board reverted to the former schedule, which gives a discount to students who take between two and six credit hours.

At its meeting last week the board did agree to add a 25% tuition increase and charge seniors 60 and older 25% of the $88.

The new schedule should bring in an additional $350,000 with additional money from charging seniors partial tuition. This will still fall short of filling a $630,000 deficit. Senior Dean Stephen Cullen says he hopes additional enrollment will make up the difference.