ABOUT GBC
Welcome to Great Basin College!
Great Basin College values you! Valuing what we have in common and our differences means we will foster a college climate of mutual trust, tolerance, informed discourse and always seek to promote GBC as a "safe space" to explore new ideas and perspectives with opportunities for you to grow, learn and be successful in a friendly, supportive campus environment. GBC enriches people's lives by providing student-centered, post-secondary education to rural Nevada. GBC students enjoy outstanding academic programs, smaller class sizes, and excellent faculty who really care about our students. We are GBC!
ADMISSIONS
ACADEMICS
For High School Students
STUDENT SERVICES
GBC ONLINE
Great Basin College is "The Gold Standard in the Silver State" when it comes to long-distance education and online education delivery. GBC offers hundreds of classes and a diverse array of certificate and degree programs fully online and fully affordable!
COMMUNITY
Great Basin College wants to be your choice for higher education. GBC offers associate and baccalaureate level instruction in career and technical education and academic areas. About 4,000 students are enrolled annually online from across the country and on campuses and centers across 86,500 square miles, two time zones, and ten of Nevada's largest counties. We border Arizona, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and California. We are GBC!
INFORMATION
Need to find COVID-19 information quick? Check out our Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Resources page!
RESOURCES
Foundation Sponsors Beats & Bites
(ELKO, NEV.) The Great Basin College Foundation is excited to introduce Beats & Bites, a new community-centered event taking place this summer on the GBC campus in Elko. This event will feature a rotating line up of local food trucks, music, raffle prizes, and other family-friendly activities. Scheduled for the Fourth Thursday of each month from June through September the community is invited to join us on campus from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Beats and Bites will be held on Chilton Circle. Students, staff, and the public are welcome to purchase food, picnic in the grass, and enjoy our gorgeous campus.
"Our campus is designed to be a place for the community to gather," said Hillary Baker, Associate Director of Development for the Great Basin College Foundation. "We are excited to invite everyone out to enjoy the warm summer weather, support local businesses, and utilize this beautiful space."
The first event will be held on June 27th with music by DJ Arturo Torres. There will be both sweet and savory food offerings including ice cream from Dole Twist, donuts from Nuts Under a Buck, hot dogs from Ruby Mountain Hot Dogs, and delicious Mexican snacks from Botanas El Grillo. The June event will also feature a raffle for tickets to the upcoming Silver State Stampede and other prizes.
"Each event will have a little bit of a different feel," said Baker. "In July and August we will have live music from local musicians and games targeted towards families. We can’t wait for our events and hope you’ll take the time to join us!"
The Beats & Bites series will continue throughout the summer featuring a changing line up of food trucks and live music, games, a scavenger hunt, and prizes.
- June 27 at 5:00 pm: Entertainment by DJ Arturo Torres, Cheeky Doodles Face Painting, and DRI Nevada Robotics. Food trucks include Botanas El Grillo, Nuts Under a Buck, Ruby Mountain Hot Dogs, Dole Twisted Treats, and The Good Bite. Mobile bar, The Giddy Garden, will have beer/wine and mocktails.
- July 25 at 5:00 pm: Entertainment by Cody Wayne, Cheeky Doodles Face Painting, and DRI Nevada Robotics. Food trucks including Botanas El Grillo, Nuts Under a Buck, Ruby Mountain Hot Dogs, Gracie's Hot Off the Grill, and The Good Bite.
- August 22 at 5:00 pm: Entertainment by January Baker and Cheeky Doodles Face Painting. Food trucks including Botanas El Grillo, Ruby Mountain Hot Dogs, The Good Bite, and Dole Twisted Treats.
- September 26 at 5:00 pm: Entertainment by DRI Nevada Robotics. Food trucks including Botanas El Grillo, Nuts Under a Buck, The Good Bite, Ruby Mountain Hot Dogs, Dole Twisted Treats.
Why You'll Love Beats & Bites
With a variety of family-friendly activities, affordable food options and sweet treats, the event has something for everyone.
Tips
Once you have your food, relax and enjoy a picnic. The GBC campus has plenty of grassy and scenic areas perfect for enjoying an evening outdoors.
Parking
Attendees are encouraged to park near the Carl A. Diekhans Industrial Technology Center - DCIT accessible from Elm and 13 th Street or near the GBC Theater accessible from College Parkway.
Pets
Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome. Please also come prepared to clean up after your pet.
Vendor Registration
Interested in becoming a food vendor at Beats & Bites? Please visit our register for the event form or contact us at gbcf@gbcnv.edu
For More Information Contact
Great Basin College
1500 College Parkway
Elko, Nevada 89801
Why Great Basin College
Great Basin College, "The Gold Standard in the Silver State", offers associate and baccalaureate level education in academic, career and technical fields. Welcoming over 4,000 students annually from all corners of the country, both online and at our various campuses and centers, GBC's presence extends across two time zones and spans more than 86,000 square miles throughout Nevada. A leader in rural higher education, GBC takes pride in developing students who are well-prepared to meet the demands of industry and who contribute to the success and prosperity of the local economy.
