The semester is coming to a close, and so is my time here.

Well, I am sure SCCC students, much like myself, are hitting the proverbial wall when it comes to the semester's work.  Still, you all must hang in there until that Glorious Thursday of Freedom also known to some as Christmas Eve.  In between jobs, families, winter sleepiness, and generally feeling burnt out, we must pull ourselves through to the end of the semester.  Here's a little inspiration to remind us why all this hard work and stress is worth it:

• It's important to keep focused on the things that make us happy, and to share that joy with others, SCCC alumni Janice Dejordy did, and now she's reaping the benefits.
  

• The great Thomas Edison, whose machine works is known to us all as Schenectady's GE headquarters had some witty things to say about hard work.
  

• Watching good television (especially in the city where it was first demonstrated) is a classic way to recharge and have a laugh, check out Ugly Betty (character Marc St. James is from Schenectady).
  

• Good theater also helps too!  The Mop & Bucket Co. Improv Theatre sounds like a great stress- buster. Check them out!

Keep working hard!
Dana