December 2008
 
  Greeting!  
 
  Season's Greetings from GateWay! Our faculty & staff would like to wish you the best this holiday season.

This publication exists to provide timely and useful information to our current students, future students and community members. Thanks for your continued interest in GateWay and we hope to see you on campus soon!

Have a question? Contact Melissa (602) 286-8046 or Debbie (602) 286-8045 for support inquiries. 		  Ride the Light Rail to Classes  
 
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  Featured Program: Continuing Education

Continuing EducationThe delivery of health services in elementary and secondary schools in Arizona is ever changing, and the demand for healthcare staff continues to grow. To help meet the needs of this special population, Gateway has developed several Continuing Education classes. These classes provide a wide range of Continuing Education options for school healthcare staff, including health assistants and school nurses.		  
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Scholarship Opportunities Available for Spring Semester

Each year GateWay awards thousands of dollars in scholarship money to students. Scholarships are a wonderful way to help finance your educational expenses and unlike student loans, they do not have to be repaid.

 
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  Gecko Corner: Cross Country Nationals

 GWCC 2008 Cross Country TeamsOn November 8, Gecko Cross Country runners competed in the NJCAA Cross Country Division I National Championship at Spartanburg Methodist College in Spartanburg, S.C. 		 
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  New Student Orientation Times Announced

Attention all new students: We’re ready to see you at Spring Student Orientation! New students are strongly encouraged to attend an orientation session to prepare for the college experience, learn about student life on campus and promote academic success. Spring semester orientation sessions will be held at the following times:		  
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  GateWay Partners with Arizona Department of Commerce, Sara Lee Bakery to Provide Leadership Training

Sara LeeGateWay's Business Outreach program has partnered with the Arizona Department of Commerce to provide Sara Lee Bakery with leadership training to advance their employees. 		 
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  5 Ways to Practice Light Rail Safety
  1. Look both ways before crossing the tracks.

  2. Obey all traffic signals. A red arrow means “do not turn.”

  3. Light rail trains are quiet. Listen for warning bells and watch for flashing headlights on the train.

  4. Don't walk on or stand near the tracks.

  5. Remind children to stop, look and listen, especially around light rail tracks.
  
  QUICK LINKS  
   
• Request a Tour
  
• Online Student Center
• Class Schedule
• Gecko Athletics
• College Bookstore
 
 
  UPCOMING DATES & EVENTS  
   

Pearl Harbor Day
Sunday, Dec. 7

Metro Light Rail Launch
Saturday, Dec. 27

NewYear's Eve
Wednesday, Dec. 31
 
 
  BY THE NUMBERS  
   

12/21/08
This year's Winter Solstice, otherwise known as the shortest day of the year.

1857
Year "Jingle Bells" was written by James Pierpont.

608 feet
Length of battleship USS Arizona, sunken in Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941.

$3
Cost of tuition per credit hour at GateWay in 1980.

  
 
 
  NEW & EXCITING PROGRAMS/CLASSES  
   


Study Abroad in Prague
Summer Session 2, 2009

  


AZ Dept. of Environmental Quality
Operator Preparation & Review Classes Offered.
 
 
  WELLNESS TIPS  
   


37 Tips for Holiday Stress Management.
  
  Wellness Maricopa at GateWay
 
 
Go Green GateWay
   



12 Steps to a Greener Holiday Season  
 
 
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