CoGreene Scene / Fall 2019 / 17
C-GCC’s Automotive Technology Program Has a Model Year
Assistant Professor Marc Gilbert shakes hands with Timothy Hempel ’19 following their Spark Plug Challenge Face-off at the New York International Auto Show.
Last semester, recent C-GCC graduate Timothy Hempel of Tivoli, N.Y., took on one of his professors at the 2019 New York International Auto Show in the Spark Plug Challenge. Marc Gilbert, Assistant Professor of Automotive Technology at C-GCC, completed the task in one minute, 23 seconds – but Hempel ultimately triumphed at one minute, 22 seconds. It was a contest Gilbert says he was happy to lose, and also one of many victories C-GCC’s Automotive Technology program has celebrated in the last year. Things first revved up for the program during the Fall 2018 semester with the arrival of Subaru University, a Subaru Technician certification option for enrolled automotive technology degree students that, upon completion, qualifies them for employment at any Subaru dealership in the country. But momentum didn’t slow, and C-GCC Automotive Technology finished strong; deemed one of the best Automotive Schools in the Northeast by Trade School Future. The honor is based on criteria including graduation rates, tuition fees, student debt, and salaries offered to candidates after graduation. Taught by Master Technicians certified by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), C-GCC’s Automotive Technology program offers several options for study in addition to the Subaru University program, including: For more information about the many Automotive Technology options available to C-GCC students, visit SUNYcgcc.edu or call (518) 828-4181, ext. 3241.
CoGreene Presents: A Family-friendly Fall Sponsored through the Community Services Office, CoGreene Presents events are open to the public, with discounted admission prices for C-GCC students with a valid student ID. Theater, music, lecture, and other specialty events are held throughout the year, and new events are added regularly at SUNYcgcc.edu. For more information, please contact Events Specialist Amanda Karch at amanda.karch@sunycgcc.edu, or (518) 828-4181 extension 3344.
Film Screening and Q&A Wednesday, Sept. 25 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Performing Arts Center Theater
Film Screening & Q&A Saturday, Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Performing Arts Center A public showing of The Last Goldfish. Film with a question and answer session following the showing. Free Admission.
Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair Saturday, Nov. 16 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Columbia-Greene Community Foundation Craft and Vendor Fair will include shopping, raffles, food, and live performances. The event will also support collegiate programs and scholarships or students. Free Admission.
A public showing of Someone to Love, the H.P.V. Film with a question and answer session following the showing. Free Admission.
Historical Lecture and Presentation Friday, Oct. 4, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Saland Forum (Room 614) PAC Building Out of Rushmore’s Shadow, presented by Lou Del Bianco. Free Admission.
Health & Resource Fair Saturday, Oct. 5, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Gymnasium The 27th Annual Columbia County Golden Gathering sponsored by C-GCC and NYS Senator Daphne Jordan. Free Admission.
Bram Stoker’s Dracula comes to C-GCC this October
Theater
Children’s Theater
Friday, Oct. 18, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Arts Center Theatre
Saturday, Nov. 23, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Performing Arts Center
Bram Stoker’s Dracula presented by Theatre on the Road. Tickets available at www.cogreeneevents-dracula.brownpapertickets.com.
The Dragon King presented by the Tanglewood Marionettes.
Presentation
Holiday Cabaret
Friday, Nov. 8, 2019
Saturday, Dec. 14, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Performing Arts Center
The Never Forget Series: 50 Years After Stonewall. Free Admission.
A Holiday Cabaret presented by UpStage Productions.
