Professional Development Opportunities

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Black History Month Trivia

Building Belonging PD , BLACK HISTORY MONTH TRIVIA, Monday, February 23RD | 5pm - 6pm | ZOOM: CULTURALDIVERSITYGCC, This Celebration of Black History trivia event shares knowledge, inspires pride, and brings us together to learn and have fun. During this event, the group will enjoy several rounds of custom trivia focused on Black figures in pop culture, science, engineering, sports, history and more, plus general knowledge and matching famous quotes. Top 3 winners earn a prize! Organization: Cultural Diversity Lecture Series. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://cccconfer.zoom.us/my/culturaldiversitygcc. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Aisha Conner-Gaten. Monday, February 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Zoom.

Black Mental Health Matters

Engaging Students PD , Black Mental Health Matters, Thursday, February 24th | 12pm-2pm | Buena Vista (BV) 101, Knowing that Black humans in North America face unique and specific barriers to mental wellness, this workshop provides a place for them to be seen and heard, both collectively and individually. Equipping participants with tools to help heal and thrive, using creative practices to center and uplift. All are welcome but please note that this event Is meant to center Black voices. Organization: Cultural Diversity Lecture Series. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Please list External Presenter: Tamika Lewis. Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Buena Vista Science Center 101.

BHM: The Journey of Capoeira Angola

Growing Your Potential PD Rhythm of Resistance: The Journey of Capoeira Angola Date: Wednesday, February 25th Time: 12:30pm-2pm Location: Sierra Nevada Mod Theater Event Description: More than just a dance, Capoeira Angola is a practice of resilience. Charles Williams join us for a deep dive into the diaspora that shaped this tradition and a look at how its rhythmic movement fosters community healing. The session concludes with a live demonstration and a teach-in where you can learn the fundamental movements of Capoeira Angola. Facilitator: Charles Williams is a Emmy Award winning producer, author, psychologist, dedicated Capoeira Angola practitioner, and founder of Solsinmotion, a holistic integrative therapy and healing platform. Through his performances, workshops, and community events, Charles shares Capoeira Angola as a living expression of ancestral wisdom and creative freedom. And as a PhD candidate their research investigates how Capoeira Angola can serve as a transformative practice for individuals recovering from… Organization: Cultural Diversity Lecture Series. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Categories: FLEX. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Please list External Presenter: Charles Williams. Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM. Sierra Nevada Gym 104*.

Padlet Overview

Technology & Innovation PD Hosted by Padlet This workshop will provide an overview of Padlet, the newest features, AI functions including new features and specific activities and features for ESL teachers. Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://padlet.zoom.us/j/87407239221#success. Categories: PD Credit Pending Approval. Please list External Presenter: Padlet. Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Zoom.

UNDOCU-Advocate Training - HyFlex

Building Belonging PD Discover actionable strategies to support Undocumented and Mixed-Status students across offices, classrooms, and the broader campus community. This session will emphasize the importance of interdepartmental collaboration to better serve undocumented students. Participants will explore how departments can move beyond silos, foster synergy, and collectively work toward becoming UndocuReady Together. Organization: Dream Resource Center, Multicultural & Community Engagement. Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf76SaFPPS3g2fzK4cVuhijPgP63Iap7Mms5GktxPa3SDeScQ/viewform?usp=dialog. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Please list External Presenter: UndocuScholars LLC. Thursday, February 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Student Center 212.

De-escalation Techniques Workshop

Engaging Students PD At this workshop, staff will learn practical strategies to recognize and respond effectively to escalating behaviors in students and colleagues. Participants will explore the connection between mental health and communication, gain tools for reducing tension and preventing crises, and practice evidence-based de-escalation techniques that promote safety and empathy. Led by Dr. Nicolas Beliz from the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, this session equips participants to approach challenging situations with confidence, professionalism, and care. Organization: Student Affairs. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/69bgjxF7bN9fxd5e6. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Please list External Presenter: Dr. Nicolas Beliz. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Buena Vista Science Center 101.

De-escalation Techniques Workshop

Engaging Students PD At this workshop, staff will learn practical strategies to recognize and respond effectively to escalating behaviors in students and colleagues. Participants will explore the connection between mental health and communication, gain tools for reducing tension and preventing crises, and practice evidence-based de-escalation techniques that promote safety and empathy. Led by Dr. Nicolas Beliz from the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, this session equips participants to approach challenging situations with confidence, professionalism, and care. Organization: Student Affairs. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/69bgjxF7bN9fxd5e6. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX. Please list External Presenter: Dr. Nicolas Beliz. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Mariposa Building 103 - Community Room.

What the heck is 25Live?!?

Technology & Innovation PD Curious about how courses and events get scheduled on campus? Want to explore campus calendars and how to subscribe to events? Join the Scheduling Office for an overview of 25Live, our space booking system. This session will cover: Overview of Campus Calendars , How to subscribe to calendars and events , Where to find the embedded Professional Development Event Form , How to access 25Live and perform basic, public searches. Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/81011126347. Categories: PD Credit Pending Approval. Thursday, March 5, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Zoom.

First-Friday Adjunct Lounge

Growing Your Potential PD During this First-Friday Adjunct Lounge in February, we will discuss the importance of health and wellness as a primary priority in our lives, some specific ways/practices to promote health and wellness, and we will hear about specific health and wellness opportunities available to you, at GCC. At the end of this meeting, GCC adjunct faculty will have options to practice wellness and learn about wellness activities available at GCC. Organization: Adjunct Faculty. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/86590838473. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Jason Plourde, Rachel Ridgway, George Tatevossian. Friday, March 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Zoom.

Faculty Meeting

Building Belonging PD Faculty meeting: Required for full time faculty.  FLEX is available for adjunct faculty. Organization: Academic Senate. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/3903645817?pwd=dkk3ZWJMZVI2ek56aUZtVzg4SEViZz09&omn=83837411896 Meeting ID: 390 364 5817 Passcode: GCC. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Cameron Hastings. Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 12:20 PM – 1:30 PM. San Rafael Building 138 - Kreider Hall.

A Conversation with the Stars - Planetarium Presentation

Growing Your Potential PD , , A fun evening, with a chance to converse with a professional astronomy about their area of expertise.  While this event is free, space is limited, so registration is required.  Please register at brown paper tickets. Organization: Planetarium. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Faculty and staff. Please list External Presenter: Not yet known. Friday, March 20, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Cimmarusti Science Center 257*.

25Live Basics!

Technology & Innovation PD Tired of sending countless emails back and forth trying to find a location for your event? Wondering why other people's Zoom workshops are on the campus calendars and yours is not? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will learn to use the basics of 25Live including: Searching for a location , Booking an event , Tagging events to campus calendars , This workshop is designed for new 25Live users or users who just want a refresher on the functions of the program. (If you are new to 25Live and want to have user access, please email mmalandr@glendale.edu before the workshop so your access can be set up.). Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: PD Credit Pending Approval. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Monday, March 30, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. San Rafael Building 312.

25Live Basics!

Technology & Innovation PD Tired of sending countless emails back and forth trying to find a location for your event? Wondering why other people's Zoom workshops are on the campus calendars and yours is not? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will learn to use the basics of 25Live including: Searching for a location , Booking an event , Tagging events to campus calendars , This workshop is designed for new 25Live users or users who just want a refresher on the functions of the program. (If you are new to 25Live and want to have user access, please email mmalandr@glendale.edu before the workshop so your access can be set up.). Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: PD Credit Pending Approval. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Monday, April 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. San Rafael Building 312.

A Conversation with the Stars - Planetarium Presentation

Growing Your Potential PD , , A fun evening, with a chance to converse with a professional astronomy about their area of expertise.  While this event is free, space is limited, so registration is required.  Please register at brown paper tickets. Organization: Planetarium. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Faculty and staff. Please list External Presenter: Not yet known. Thursday, April 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Cimmarusti Science Center 257*.

Counselor Conference

Engaging Students PD The Student Services Division will be hosting its 3rd Annual Counselor Conference.  We are expecting over 150 counselor from all over the Los Angeles, and Orange County region. Organization: Academic Counseling. Registration Link: https://www.glendale.edu/students/counseling/counselor-conference. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX, CPGU. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Info not available yet. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Please list External Presenter: Info Not Available Yet. Friday, May 1, 2026, 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM. San Rafael Building 138 - Kreider Hall, Cimmarusti Science Center 177, Health Science Building 325, Health Science Building 326, Sierra Vista Building 223*, Sierra Vista Building 225, Student Center 212.

Faculty Meeting

Building Belonging PD Faculty meeting: Required for full time faculty.  FLEX is available for adjunct faculty. Organization: Academic Senate. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Zoom Meeting Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/3903645817?pwd=dkk3ZWJMZVI2ek56aUZtVzg4SEViZz09&omn=83837411896 Meeting ID: 390 364 5817 Passcode: GCC. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Cameron Hastings. Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 12:20 PM – 1:30 PM. San Rafael Building 138 - Kreider Hall.

Innovation Expo

Engaging Students PD This is the annual celebration of our professional learning. Share what you have learned by creating a poster and helping others connect to your learning in this open house style poster session. Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Engaging Students. Categories: FLEX, CPGU, GLOW UP. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Various. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Student Center 212.

A Conversation with the Stars - Planetarium Presentation

Growing Your Potential PD , , A fun evening, with a chance to converse with a professional astronomy about their area of expertise.  While this event is free, space is limited, so registration is required.  Please register at brown paper tickets. Organization: Planetarium. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Categories: FLEX. Internal Presenter(s) [including yourself, if applicable]: Faculty and staff. Please list External Presenter: Not yet known. Friday, May 15, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Cimmarusti Science Center 257*.

25Live Basics!

Technology & Innovation PD Tired of sending countless emails back and forth trying to find a location for your event? Wondering why other people's Zoom workshops are on the campus calendars and yours is not? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will learn to use the basics of 25Live including: Searching for a location , Booking an event , Tagging events to campus calendars , This workshop is designed for new 25Live users or users who just want a refresher on the functions of the program. (If you are new to 25Live and want to have user access, please email mmalandr@glendale.edu before the workshop so your access can be set up.). Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: PD Credit Pending Approval. Which campus is your event taking place? Verdugo. Monday, May 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. San Rafael Building 312.