Gecko Gazette A Monthly Bulletin for Students, Faculty, Staff and Friends of GateWay January 2012 Greetings Geckos Welcome to the new look and format for Gecko Gazette, a monthly e-bulletin for current and prospective students, faculty, staff and friends of GateWay Community College. Stories are focused on students and faculty activities in the classroom and the community as well as general news about GateWay and the latest developments at the college. Future issues will be sent by mid-month. We hope you enjoy this issue. Comments and story ideas are welcome and should be sent to GeckoGazette. Deadline for story ideas is the last day of the month. Completion of New Business Incubator Signals Growth for Phoenix, Discovery Triangle Sitting in the heart of Discovery Triangle near Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix, the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation at GateWay Community College officially opens its doors in February. Supported by public and private funding, Phase I of the new facility offers 12,600 square feet of sophisticated fully-furnished offices, open collaborative spaces, communications technologies and wet/dry bio-centric laboratory spaces for innovative entrepreneurs. ...more Quick Links Request a Tour Online Student Center Chat with Us Map & Directions Campus Events Water Resources Open House January 30, 2012 6 - 8 p.m. Room MA1100 N/S GateWay to the Arts XII Presents: A Silent Film Celebration of Arizona's Centennial February 14, 2012 7 - 8 p.m. CHCE Auditorium Career Exploration Day March 1, 2012 Medical Imaging Seminar March 3 - 4, 2012 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CHCE Building Calendar View the full calendar of events, including athletics. Global Leadership Retreat Gives Students Experience of a Lifetime The annual retreat is a three-day seminar that offers a variety of workshops geared toward broadening cultural dialogue and perspectives among students. ...more Former Professor Honored for Helping Others "Live the Dream" Professor Emeritus Wil Counts has dedicated much of his life to molding the minds of young students, from his early years at GateWay Community College. ...more Student Turns Personal Hardship into Club to Help Homeless Miriam Mielus and her teenage son were homeless after enduring a difficult and painful divorce. ...more Bowling for Books Fundraiser Supports GateWay Student-Athletes Several people came to support the student athletes of GateWay Community College during the fourth annual “Bowling for Books” tournament, Jan. 21, at the AMF Scottsdale Lanes. ...more SNA Helps One of its Own with $250 Scholarship One deserving practical nursing student recently received a scholarship that will help her with books, tuition or other educational expenses. ...more Miss an issue? Check out our eNewsletter archive and view past issues of the Gecko Gazette. | 108 North 40th Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 www.gatewaycc.edu | info@gatewaycc.edu | (602) 286-8000