Don't miss out on this weeks events!
Kick-off Event: Guest Speaker, Sara Slattery
Monday, February 12th
10 AM
Agave Community Room (1240) or Virtual
To kick-off Week of Gratitude 2024, CGCC will be welcoming Sara Slattery (Gorton). Sara is a native to Phoenix, Arizona. She was a 10-time Arizona State Champion in XC and Track and Field between 1996-2000 at Mountain Pointe High School. For over 15 years, Sara held the state record for the mile, two mile, and 4 X 800 relay. Sara will be sharing about her experiences as a collegiate athlete and giving back to her community.
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Gratitude of Walking: Sensory Writing
Tuesday, February 13th
11:30 AM
ETC (Environmental Technology Center)
Join Dr. Kate Hope in the ETC (Environmental Technology Center) in the gardens on the north end of campus to engage in some Gratitude-in-Nature writing activities. It might be chilly, so dress appropriately. Be sure to bring a pen and a notebook to capture your writing!
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Gratitude of Movement
Wednesday, February 14th
10 AM
Performing Arts Center Lawn
For this event, Professor Kelsy Martinez will guide you through a meditation focused on body awareness, breath, and visualization. You will engage in a yoga flow incorporating breath and movement to offer gratitude to ourselves and each other.
Additionally, fitness center supervisor, Corey Wick will lead a high intensity, low impact workout, connecting your body, mind, and heart through movement.
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Gratitude of Writing
Wednesday, February 14th
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
SC 140
Professor Patrick Finn will be walking students through the process of writing letters. Students will have the opportunity to write letters that will be sent to community partners thanking them for everything they do.
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Gratitude of Nature
Thursday, February 15th
10 AM
ETC (Environmental Technology Center)
During this presentation, Dr. Colleen Wilkowski and her ENG 101 students will provide a guided tour of the Environmental Tech Center. They will discuss the activities they have been working on and share feedback on their experiences.
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CommUNITY: ETC Little Library Building
Friday, February 16th
9 AM - 12 PM
ETC (Environmental Technology Center)
ETC: Sky's the limit! We will be building a Little Library! The library will have books available to all CGCC students and staff. Please bring your own water.
*All spots for this activity are filled*
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Reasons to practice gratitude:
- Gratitude reduces depression and anxiety and increases happiness.
- Gratitude improves physical health.
- Gratitude opens the door to more relationships.
- Gratitude increases empathy and reduces aggression.
- Grateful people sleep better.
- Gratitude improves self-esteem.
- Gratitude fosters resilience.
Amy Morin. “7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Gratitude That Will Motivate to Give Thanks Year Round” Forbes, November 23, 2014.
These events are sponsored by Student Life & Leadership, Multi-Cultural & Co-Curricular Programs.
If you have any questions on how to participate as an individual (student or employee) or as a group (class or department) please reach out to multicultural.cocurricular@cgc.edu