Tompkins Cortland Community College

A long time in the making, the Cortland community is holding its first Juneteenth celebration this Saturday - and we are proud to be a part. The free event will feature music, food, and giveaways, but also have a strong educational component with speeches by several community leaders, including our own President Orinthia Montague, Senior Diversity Officer Seth Thompson, and Trustee Bruce Tytler. The event is presented by C4 - Cortland County Community of Color - a partnership between Tompkins Cortland Community College and SUNY Cortland.

Through our 50+ years, the College has produced thousands of amazing alumni. Each year at commencement we recognize a select few with the Distinguished Alumni Award. This year we are proud to honor Marci Calabretta Canico-Bello (2009), Crystal Lyon (2005), and Jason Sidle (1994). Congratulations, and thank you for the work you do and for making us so proud! www.tompkinscortland.edu//three-distinguished-alumni-honor

Tompkins Cortland Community College has placed four players on the Mid-State Athletic Conference baseball all-conference team - Caleb Thompson (Cortland), Garrett Fox (Tully), Luke Ough (Edmeston), and Vinny Perrotta (New Hartford). Read more: bit.ly/TCBaseballMSAC

The Big Day is here: Our 2021 Virtual Commencement Ceremony premieres tonight, May 18, at 6 p.m. You'll see inspiring speeches from faculty, staff, and students; you'll hear success stories from fascinating alums; you'll see and hear a wonderful music video performed and produced by our students; you'll see video of each student who attended the April small-group, in-person ceremonies; and you'll even see an animated Pounce the Panther perched on our provost's shoulder, keeping the ceremonies on track. Join us tonight! https://www.tompkinscortland.edu/college-info/commencement

Athlete of the Week and commencement speaker. Big week for Adebodun!

Way to go Hancock Central School District and thanks for the tag! Hancock is one of many districts throughout the region to offer students the opportunity to earn dual high school and college credits through Tompkins Cortland Community College CollegeNow. Contact CollegeNow or your local high school to learn more.

Room 101's Peer Career Coaches DeAundrey and Essence will be taking turns writing a weekly #TransferandCareerTuesday series of advice posts and pointers. This week DeAundrey brings us: Top Resume Tips to Land you the Interview! It is important to include the most relevant information and put the most important information at the top of your resume - Try to include experience, achievements, education and skills most relevant to the job you are applying for. You can find the... most relevant skills by reading the job posting. You should prioritize important experience at the top of your resume to draw attention to key skills and experience. Action Verbs are your best friend!- It is important that you are creating impactful bullets. Use Active/strong language to start off each bullet point. Use words like collaborated instead of assisted of helped. Use a professional font- Many times employers only have a short time to review your resume so your font should be as clear and as easy to read as possible. Last, it is important to proofread! Before applying to a position and submitting your resume it is important to review your resume and check for all grammar errors.

Congratulations to the College Initiative Upstate of Tompkins County 2020 graduates! We are humbled by your achievements and proud to help partner in your success.

Get help registering for late start classes tonight. Enrollment Services professionals are waiting to offer online assistance as you take the next step to move your education forward. Don't forget to ask about scholarships and flexible class types.

Snowy night night on campus. Courtesy of Tompkins Cortland Community College Panthers

The College is excited to announce a new partnership with the non-profit Youth Voices Matter NY, an ancillary of Friends of Recovery - New York, that will allow our Collegiate Recovery Program to expand it's service beyond the borders of the campus and to the general community. Find out more in the full news release, posted today:

We know the challenges adults face when going to school. From working parents to military veterans, returning students, transfer students, and first-time students, we’ve seen it all. We have over 50 years of experience serving adult students, and that experience matters. Your experience does, too. Adults contribute to our classrooms and enrich our community. We want you here! If you're exploring your options for further study, consider attending our virtual info session for adult learners tonight, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Event link at: https://www.tompkinscortland.edu/admissions/visit-campus

Even if it's just turf, it sure does the heart good to see some green in the middle of a CNY winter. As the Tompkins Cortland Community College Panthers remind us, just 21 sleeps till the start spring sports.

Community Connections Scholarship The pandemic has upended the economy and our lives, but Cortland, Tompkins, and Tioga residents have the opportunity to try classes at Tompkins Cortland this spring for $50/credit with a new scholarship from the College. We know there are good jobs open in our area right now for people with the right skills. We can help you get those skills and save money doing it. With in-person, online, and hybrid courses you make a schedule that works for you.

Virtual Instant Registration help is available online today from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. More information at: https://www.tompkinscortland.edu/admissions/visit-campus

Meet Julia Gutierrez, Tompkins Cortland Student Government Association president for 2021! Julia, whose father also attended the College, is a proud legacy student, Chemical Dependency Counseling major, and self-identified "people person." With active involvements in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, The National Society of Leadership and Success, and the SGA, we couldn't think of a better representative for our engaged and active student body. Crediting professor Chris "X" ...Xaver, and Assistant Director of Student Activities, Chyenne Gorton as major sources of encouragement and motivation, Julia is hopes to start her own practice, keep up with her blogging on mental health and wellness, and becoming a Certified Recovery Coach upon graduation. Her two cents to prospective students considering Tompkins Cortland? "You can do absolutely anything you set your mind to, as long as you believe in yourself. TC3 has given me many chances, academically and as a person. Everyone here is accepting and understanding. The professors have been so kind to me in this past year and if you ever need help with ANYTHING, they are always there to lend a hand. If you are considering attending our school, I push you to do so! You will be welcomed with open arms. You aren’t just a number here; you will be recognized as your own, individual self!"

Dan Brown, Director of the Franziska Racker Centers , a close College partner, reminds us of 10 important reasons to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Number one being to safeguard at risk populations and our loved ones. A community of direct support professionals, caregiving is something on which the Racker Center is an authority. We appreciate their advocacy and are proud to help in the train and credential of their staff.