Necia Gelker
Dr. Gelker received her BA., MA, and Ph.D. degrees in Art History from the University of Southern California (USC). She lives in Los Angeles.
| Fall 2020 | M | T | W | Th | F |
| Office Hours* MENH-230 |
2:00-4:00pm | 1:00-3:00pm | 2:00-4:00pm | 1:00-3:00pm |
*Students are invited to meet with their professors during office hours or by appointment.
COC meetings may alter this schedule. My office is in Mentry 230. I'm always available
for a quick chat before or after classes (Mentry Hall #305). We can speak then or
arrange to meet at another time. I can often be found in the COC Art Gallery. Meetings
and such can alter the afternoon schedule. I live in LA; the Sepulveda Pass (405)
can cause delays for morning classes.
*Please know that all questions are welcomed.
Necia Gelker, Ph.D.
Art History
Mentry Hall 230
Necia.Gelker@canyons.edu
Links:
- All US museum website address www.vlib.us/history/artmuseums.html
- ArtScene: The Guide to Art Galleries and Museums in Southern California http://artscenecal.com/Listings.html
- Artcyclopedia: Guide to European Galleries and Museums www.artcyclopedia.com/museums-int.html
- College of the Canyons Art Gallery
- College of the Canyons Library
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) www.lacma.org/
- Getty Center, Brentwood, www.getty.edu/
- Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA) www.moca.org/
- The Broad (Museum, Los Angeles) www.thebroad.org/
- The USC Fisher Gallery https://fisher.usc.edu/
- The UCLA Hammer Museum https://hammer.ucla.edu/
- The Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena www.nortonsimon.org/
MANAGEMENT OF STRESS AND MENTAL HEALTH:
Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available during the pandemic by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center Email: https://www.canyons.edu/studentservices/health/index.php The phone number is 661-362-3259.
Also, the National Suicide Lifeline number is 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.
You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text “Courage” to 741741: Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and it is confidential.
LIST OF CAMPUS ALLIANCES:
For more information regarding Campus Alliances please e-mail the contact provided below.
African American/Black Alliance
The mission is to provide a safe space for students who identify as African American/Black to build community and a sense of belonging at COC. For More Information Email: Heaven.Warner@canyons.edu or Joy.Shoemate@canyons.edu
First-Gen Student Alliance
The First-Gen Student Alliance provides a space for community building among students who are the first in their families to attend college. For more information Email: Stephenie.Tesoro@canyons.edu / Rebecca.Eikey@canyons.edu
Gender Sexuality Alliance
The GSA safe space for LGBTQ+ students and community members to gather. We offer the opportunity for campus and community activism as well as social gatherings. For More Information Email: cocgsa1@gmail.com
LatinX Alliance
Provide a safe space for students who identify as Latinx/Latina/o/Hispanic/Chicanca/o/x/ etc. to build community and a sense of belonging at COC. For More Information Email: Vida.Manzo@canyons.edu /Juan.Buriel@canyons.edu / Hernan.Ramirez@canyons.edu
The Autism Social Alliance
The purpose is to build an alliance between students who are on the Autism Spectrum, those who are interested in learning more about the Autism Spectrum, peer counselors and college staff. Alliance members plan and engage in outdoor and indoor activities, socialize, learn and teach the community and staff at COC about the Autism Spectrum in an accepting nonjudgmental environment. Activities will include fun Interclub Activities, Indoor and Outdoor Games, Sports, Education, Hiking, Support, Holiday Celebrations and Learning. COC Alumni are welcome. Members meet regularly at 3:30 Wednesdays in the Sustainability Center. During the Covid-19 Precautionary Period, meetings have been remote. For More Information Email: Priscilla.Benites@canyons.edu or Larry.Schallert@canyons.edu
Trans* Alliance
A space for Trans* & Gender Non-Conforming students to build a community and create change. For More Information Email: coctransalliance@gmail.com
Veteran's Alliance Organization
The Veteran's Alliance Organization (VALOR) is a space for student veterans to socialize, support one another, enjoy a sense of camaraderie, and promote recognition of the contributions of veterans to our community. For More Information Email: SB.Tucker@canyons.edu