Amaris Puerto, '21, wins the Dr. Virginia M. Harmeyer Leadership Award

November 13, 2020

Amaris Puerto, '21, nursing, won the Dr. Virginia M. Harmeyer Leadership Award at the virtual Georgia Association of Nursing Students 68th Convention.

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Grizzlyfest Homecoming: Chili Cook-Off Voting
Oct 18
The Grizzlyfest Chili Cook-off is an annual homecoming tradition and a fun and tasty way to raise money for the GGC Fund, which supports student success.

Meet the competitors:
- Dr. Chavonda Mills, School of Science and Technology, White Chicken Chili
- Barbara Mann, Library, Chicken Chili in a Crockpot
- Darin Wilson, Grizzly Athletics, Spicy Chicken Chili
- Dr. Diane White, School of Health Sciences, Grizzly Bear Chili
- Dr. Tyler Yu, School of Business, Southwestern-style Chili
- Dr. Teresa Winterhalter, School of Liberal Arts, Cuban Chili Picadillo
- Dr. Justin Jernigan, Student Engagement and Success, Vietnamese Turkey Chili
- Dr. Bernard Oliver, School of Education, Short Rib Chili
- Tomas Jimenez, Student Affairs, New Mexico Hatch Chile Chili
You can vote in person during Grizzlyfest or, if you can't be with us in person this year, you can vote virtually until 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 23.
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Grizzlyfest Trek Virtual 5K
Oct 21
The Grizzlyfest Trek Virtual 5K is back! Register today to run the 5K at any point from Thursday, October 21 through 1pm on Saturday, October 23—whenever works for you!

Once you complete the race, submit your time to and your fun race day photos via email to the GGC Alumni Association at alumni@ggc.edu. Please include the following information in your email:
- Your full name
- Names of others who participated with you
- Completed race time(s)
- Photos you wish to share
After the 5K, be sure to check out the Grizzlyfest Trek 5K Virtual Leaderboard to see where your time falls among all of the runners. You could also win a prize! The categories that will be judged are:
- Biggest Grizzly spirit
- Most spirited furry friend
- Most family participation
- Participant farthest from Lawrenceville
- Best running selfie
Good luck and most of all, have fun!

Spring 2022 Nelnet Payment Plan – Deadline 1
Oct 21
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Amaris Puerto, '21, wins the Dr. Virginia M. Harmeyer Leadership Award