As part of a series of activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the nation's most devisive conflict, the Civil War, Genesee Community College invites high-school students in the GLOW region (Genesee, Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming counties) to enter an essay contest.
The topic is "War Takes a Nasty Turn: The Changing Nature of the War of 1862."
The first-place essay winner will receive a color Nook electronic reader.
The essay should be a minimum of three pages, formatted in 12-point Times New Roman font, and double-spaced. All citations must be written in Chicago Style (www.chicagomanualofstyle.org). All essays must be received electronically by Friday, April 13 at ddmaxfield@genesee.edu.
Winners will be announced at the Civil War lecture that is scheduled at the Batavia campus at 7 p.m. on May 1.
For further information please contact GCC's Lima Campus Center at 582-1226 or go to: http://civilwaratgcc.wordpress.com.
