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SUNY JCC Associate Dean Selected to Join Institute for DEI Professionals

SUNY JCC Associate Dean Selected to Join Institute for DEI Professionals
Friday, December 12, 2025
By Vinny Pezzimenti

SUNY Jamestown Community College’s Dr. Arnaud Lambert has been accepted into the State University of New York’s prestigious and highly competitive Institute for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Professionals. 

SUNY JCC Earns National Honor for Responsible Stewardship of Public Money

SUNY JCC Earns National Honor for Responsible Stewardship of Public Money
Friday, December 5, 2025
By Vinny Pezzimenti

SUNY Jamestown Community College has received the 90+ cashVest Award for 2025 in recognition of its leadership in public finance liquidity management. 

The award is presented through a collaboration between the National Association of Counties and three+one, a national financial technology firm that evaluates cash-management practices in the public sector. The recognition highlights JCC’s commitment to maximizing taxpayer and tuition dollars to deliver strong financial benefits to the communities it serves. 

SUNY JCC Names Entrepreneurial Program in Honor of James E. and Carol Stitt

SUNY JCC Names Entrepreneurial Program in Honor of James E. and Carol Stitt
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
By Vinny Pezzimenti

OLEAN, N.Y. — In a private gathering with the Stitt Family on Nov. 19, SUNY Jamestown Community College officials unveiled the naming of the James E. and Carol Stitt Center for Entrepreneurship at JCC on the Cattaraugus County Campus.  

The JCC Board of Trustees recently approved the naming. 

SUNY JCC Music Department Hosting Free Winter Concerts at Jamestown Campus

SUNY JCC Music Department Hosting Free Winter Concerts at Jamestown Campus
Monday, December 1, 2025
By Vinny Pezzimenti

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — Two music events celebrating the winter season are planned for December at SUNY Jamestown Community College. Both events are free and open to the public. 

The JCC Concert Choir and Concert Band present a collection of musical selections during their annual Winter Concert in the Jamestown Campus Scharmann Theatre at 7 p.m. Dec. 9. The Concert Choir is directed by Julie Costantini and the Concert Band by Chris Wakefield. 

SUNY JCC, YMCA Partner to Support Community Wellness as Total Fitness Ends Public Access

SUNY JCC, YMCA Partner to Support Community Wellness as Total Fitness Ends Public Access
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
By Vinny Pezzimenti

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — SUNY Jamestown Community College and its Faculty Student Association announced that JCC Total Fitness will discontinue public access and memberships effective Feb. 1. The Jamestown Campus facility will continue to serve students, faculty, staff, and select service organizations with existing agreements. 

Holiday Family Movie Night Coming to SUNY JCC Cattaraugus County Campus

Holiday Family Movie Night Coming to SUNY JCC Cattaraugus County Campus
Friday, November 21, 2025
By Vinny Pezzimenti

OLEAN, N.Y. — SUNY Jamestown Community College will host a festive holiday movie night at its Cattaraugus County Campus in Olean. 

Children and families are invited to a free showing of the “The Muppet Christmas Carol” at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at Cutco Theater. Before the movie, starting at 4 p.m., all are invited for visits with Santa. 

Popcorn and water will be provided at no cost to moviegoers.  

Cutco Theater features a state-of-the-art 165-inch video wall that delivers a bright, high-quality viewing experience. 

SUNY JCC Announces Open Auditions for ‘Biloxi Blues’

SUNY JCC Announces Open Auditions for ‘Biloxi Blues’
Friday, November 14, 2025
By Vinny Pezzimenti

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — Students, alumni, and community members are invited to audition for SUNY Jamestown Community College’s production of "Biloxi Blues” from 6-9 p.m. on Dec. 3 and 4 at the Jamestown Campus Scharmann Theatre. 

Auditions are open to individuals of all experience levels, from first-time performers to seasoned actors. The show will take the stage in March 2026.  

SUNY JCC Foundation Names 2025 John D. Hamilton Award Honorees and Distinguished Alumnus During 75th Anniversary Gala

SUNY JCC Foundation Names 2025 John D. Hamilton Award Honorees and Distinguished Alumnus During 75th Anniversary Gala
Friday, November 7, 2025
By Vinny Pezzimenti

CELORON, N.Y. — The SUNY Jamestown Community College Foundation recognized recipients of the John D. Hamilton and Distinguished Alumnus awards during its annual awards gala on Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel. 

This year’s honorees of the Hamilton Award include former longtime faculty members Chuck Brininger, Cindy Hinz, Becky Nystrom, and Frank and Elizabeth Petiprin, along with retired staff members Denise Burbey, Maria Kindberg, Michael Moots, and Anthony and Connie Pilato. 

SUNY JCC Partnering with BetterMynd to Deliver Free Online Mental Health Counseling to Students

SUNY JCC Partnering with BetterMynd to Deliver Free Online Mental Health Counseling to Students
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
By Vinny Pezzimenti

SUNY Jamestown Community College is partnering with BetterMynd, an online therapy provider that partners exclusively with colleges and universities across the United States to offer students access to free, high-quality counseling services. 

SUNY JCC Hosting Third Annual Veterans Day 5K To Support Military Students

SUNY JCC Hosting Third Annual Veterans Day 5K To Support Military Students
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
By Vinny Pezzimenti

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — SUNY Jamestown Community College’s Veterans and Military Aligned Student Club will host its third annual Veterans Day 5K run/walk on Sunday, Nov. 9. 

Registration begins at 10 a.m. at the Jamestown Campus Physical Education Complex parking lot off Curtis Street, with the race starting at 11 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers. 

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