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April 14, 2006
Contacts: Suzanne Higgins
suzanne.higgins@gcmail.maricopa.edu 623.845.3808
George A. Martinez
george.martinez@gcmail.maricopa.edu 623.845.3605
GCC and NAU Partner to Offer Communication Degree in the West Valley
A Bachelor of Science in "Speech Communication with an Emphasis in Organizational Communication" from Northern Arizona University (NAU) can now be obtained without ever leaving the Valley, thanks to a new partnership between NAU and Glendale Community College (GCC). Students who complete the program will have an Associate's degree from GCC and a Bachelor's degree from NAU. All required classes are taken on the GCC campus. GCC professors teach the first two years' curriculum at GCC tuition rates, and NAU professors teach the last two years' curriculum at NAU tuition rates. Financial aid and tuition payment plans are available for those who qualify. Students enjoy a seamless transition into the university portion. Admission into this program is easy, due to GCC's open admission policy. This program will help students gain a better understanding of how organizations work and how they can be effective leaders by optimizing their communication skills. For more information, call 623.845.3090.
"DNA Day" to be Celebrated at GCC, April 28
To celebrate the discovery of the DNA molecule, Glendale Community College will host a Sci-Tech Exploration Fair in honor of DNA Day on Fri., April 28, noon to 2:00 p.m. The program will include several guest speakers from the engineering and biotechnology industries. Talented biotech students who have served in internships will also speak briefly about their experiences. Refreshments will be served. DNA Day is a date marked internationally to commemorate the description of the structure of the DNA molecule by Watson and Crick in 1953 and the unveiling of the first draft of the Human Genome 50 years later. The program will be held in the Life Sciences Building, room LS-140, on the GCC Campus at 6000 W. Olive Avenue in Glendale. For more information, contact Biotechnology Program Director Dr. James Tuohy at
james.tuohy@gcmail.maricopa.edu or 623.845.3845.
Renowned Irish Singer-Songwriter to Perform at GCC, April 26
Luka Bloom, one of Ireland's premier singer-songwriters, will perform at Glendale Community College (GCC) Wed., April 26, 8:00 p.m. as part of his first tour of the U.S. since 1995. Tickets are $15, available in advance at
lukainarizona@yahoo.com or at the door of the GCC Performing Art Center (PAC) on April 26. GCC is located at 6000 W. Olive Avenue in Glendale; the PAC is best reached from the campus entrance at 59th Avenue and Vogel (first light north of Olive.) A talented guitar player and singer, Bloom is also a gifted storyteller whose original songs are simple and effective. According to a reviewer in Brisbane, Australia, "He takes delight in sharing intimate moments with his captivated audience and loves to take you on a journey with him."
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