BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Medgar Evers College - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Medgar Evers College REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000 DTSTAMP:20260508T065132 CREATED:20260501T185556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T185556Z UID:81282-1778691600-1778698800@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Imagine Yourself in Publishing: Voice\, Stories\, and Possibilities DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free career event open to all Medgar Evers College students to explore professional pathways in the publishing industry. This conversation features industry professionals who will share insights into landing a career in the field. \n\nEvent Details\n\nDate: Wednesday\, May 13th\nTime: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM\nLocation: Bedford Building\, Room 1008\nPerks: Food and beverages will be served!\n\n\nSchedule\n\n5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Mingle & Explore Career Resources: Connect with peers and discover the publishing career resources available through CUNY Career Success and MEC.\n6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Live Panel: Inside Dutton Publishing: Learn about real roles and exactly how to land a seat at the table from Penguin Random House professionals.\n\n\nMeet Your Presenters\nFeaturing industry experts from Dutton Publishing – Penguin Random House: \n\nDominique Jones: Associate Art Director\, Storehouse Voices; Founder\, Blk + Brwn Book Designers.\nGrace Layer: Associate Editor at Dutton Publishing\, Plume\, & Tiny Reparations Books.\nNicole Jarvis: Associate Marketing Director at Dutton Publishing\, Plume\, and Tiny Reparations Books.\nEmily Canders: Associate Publicity Director at Dutton Publishing\, Plume\, and Tiny Reparations Books.\n\n\nRegistration & Contact\n\nRSVP: Scan the QR code on the event flyer to reserve your spot for this free event.\nHosted By: CUNY Career Success Fellows in collaboration with the MEC English & World Languages Department Professional Writing and ARM Committees.\nQuestions? Reach out to:\n\nProfessor Cristina Migliaccio: CMigliaccio@mec.cuny.edu\nProfessor Donna Hill: dohill@mec.cuny.edu\nDr. Shelagh Patterson: Shelagh.Patterson59@mec.cuny.edu URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/imagine-yourself-in-publishing-voice-stories-and-possibilities/ CATEGORIES:English Department ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515 DTSTAMP:20260508T065132 CREATED:20260505T162052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T162052Z UID:81322-1778716800-1778803199@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Ascension Day DESCRIPTION:Also known as Holy Thursday\, celebrated 40 days after Easter/Pascha\, it commemorates the ascension of Jesus into Heaven. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Christian \nTradition/Practices: Ascension Day\, celebrated 40 days after Easter to mark Jesus ascending into heaven\, is primarily observed with special church services\, masses\, and prayers. URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/ascension-day/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTSTAMP:20260508T065132 CREATED:20260505T162227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T162227Z UID:81324-1779494400-1779580799@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Declaration of the Bab DESCRIPTION:This day celebrates the declaration of Bab as the messenger of God. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Bahai \nTradition/Practices: It is one of nine holy days where work and school are suspended\, featuring communal gatherings\, prayers\, stories of his life\, and special programs held two hours after sunset. URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/declaration-of-the-bab/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525 DTSTAMP:20260508T065132 CREATED:20260505T162406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T162406Z UID:81326-1779580800-1779667199@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Buddhas Birthday DESCRIPTION:A significant Buddhist holiday celebrating the birth of Siddhartha Gautama\, the Buddha. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Buddhist \nTradition/Practices: Buddhas Birthday is celebrated in various ways across different Buddhist cultures. Common traditions include visiting temples\, making offerings\, and performing rituals like bathing the Buddha. Lantern festivals\, parades\, and communal meals are also common. URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/buddhas-birthday-2026/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260528 DTSTAMP:20260508T065132 CREATED:20260505T162546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T162546Z UID:81328-1779840000-1779926399@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Eid Al-Adha DESCRIPTION:A major three-to-four-day Islamic holiday commemorating Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. It marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Muslim \nTradition/Practices: Eid al-Adha is celebrated by attending morning prayers\, performing the sacrifice of an animal (sheep\, goat\, or cow) to honor Prophet Ibrahim’s obedience to God\, and distributing the meat among family\, friends\, and the needy. The multi-day festival involves wearing new clothes\, visiting loved ones\, and sharing festive meals. URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/eid-al-adha/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530 DTSTAMP:20260508T065132 CREATED:20260505T162744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T162821Z UID:81330-1780012800-1780099199@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Ascension of Baha’u’llah DESCRIPTION:The Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh is a holy day in the Bahá’í Faith commemorating the death of Baha’u’llah\, the religion’s founder\, which occurred on May 29\, 1892. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Baha’i \nTradition/Practices: Baha’ís gather in prayer and reflection\, often suspending work and school for the day. It is a somber and meditative occasion\, with devotional readings and gatherings where all are welcome URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/ascension-of-bahaullah-2026/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR