Learn How to Apply for a Fellowship
We invite you students, faculty and staff to hear from Megan Fromm of the Pulitzer Center for an informational session on applying for a reporting fellowship to represent Glendale Community College during the 2027-2028 academic year.
Learn what the fellowship involves, what makes a strong application, and how to get started. Session is open to all GCC students, faculty, and staff, especially those interested in journalism, history, writing, research, or storytelling.
We will learn about what the Pulitzer Center offers, and how students can be considered for a fellowship. Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellows at Campus Consortium partners pursue independent journalism projects that cover a wide range of critical issues in countries around the world and in the United States. In addition to being published, fellows benefit from Pulitzer Center mentorship, networking opportunities, and journalism resources.
Students, staff and faculty will walk away understanding what this program on campus does…
Organization: Journalism. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Please list External Presenter: Megan Fromm, Pulitzer Center.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Zoom.
Midsemester Woes! Help! - Norming as a tool Mid Semester
Norming as a Tool Mid-Semester
What happens when things go south in the middle of a semester, and students have developed all of the habits that impede the real value of the learning process? This is some of the hardest work of being a faculty member. Come and get a refresher on the idea of "norming" as a tool to steer the semester back onto the road.
Friday, November 13 - 2pm-3:30pm on zoom.
Organization: Faculty Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Zoom Invite Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/98523315406?pwd=deFNca1sWDYQEaUx7wXWbd5w3W5jcQ.1.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Zoom.
Major in Words
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This session is designed for all students, faculty, counselors and staff. It’s especially relevant for students exploring majors or careers in speech, Spanish, journalism or other language-focused fields, and for faculty and counselors who want to help those students see clear career paths in a fast-changing job market.
THE HOOK: “What can I actually do with this major?” is a question students ask all the time. With AI reshaping how we write, translate and communicate, students and instructors alike are wondering what these fields will look like in the years ahead.
WHAT WE’LL EXPLORE TOGETHER: In this session, participants will:
Hear from Speech, Spanish and Journalism instructors about the careers language arts can lead to
, Discuss how AI is changing communication, translation and media work
, Learn practical first steps for getting started in these fields
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HOPED-FOR OUTCOME: By the end of this session, students may leave with a clearer picture of the careers…
Organization: Journalism. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Samantha Garagliano, Nick Smith, Stacy Jazan, Reut Cohen. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Sierra Vista Building 130*.
Autism 101
An introduction to Autism. What does Autism mean? What are some of the common manifestations/mannerisms? What strategies work well in a classroom for students with Autism?
Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: PD Credit Pending Approval. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Bonnilee Kaufman. Zoom Invite Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/84314036801.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Zoom.
Neuroscience and Learning Reading Group
Neuroscience Reading Group
The next article for our reading group came from a colleague who sent me an opinion piece published in 2025 by psychologists Ben Lovett and Alex Jorden. They argued that some accommodations may reinforce anxiety by letting students avoid challenging situations.
The authors based their argument on the assigned reading, a 2022 empirical study that examined school-based accommodations provided to children diagnosed with anxiety disorders. Our goal is to read the article ourselves, assess the evidence, and consider possible implications for how we accommodate student anxiety in our classrooms.
Reading Instructions
This article is a reasonable 5 pages long.
As you read the article, consider the following questions and bring any questions or points you have for discussion.
What did the researchers conclude, and what was the evidence?
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What are the limitations, and how might this apply to college students?
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What is the purpose of providing students with…
Organization: Faculty Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Sierra Vista Building 226 - Social Sciences Lab, Sierra Vista Building 227 - Social Sciences Lab.
Biology Club Lecture
Biology Club Lecture with Dr. Gago.
Organization: Biology Club at GCC. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: PD Credit Pending Approval.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Cimmarusti Science Center 177.