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;VALUE=DATE:20260911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTSTAMP:20260902T200751 CREATED:20260902T165706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T165706Z UID:83048-1789084800-1789171199@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Nayrouz DESCRIPTION:Nayrouz marks he start of the Coptic New year. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Coptic Orthodox Christian \nTradition/Practices: Nayrouz is celebrated with music\, poetry\, street festivals\, and the Sizdah Bedar picnic on the 13th day\, where people enjoy nature to signify the end of the holiday. URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/nayrouz-2026/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTSTAMP:20260902T200751 CREATED:20260902T170732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T170732Z UID:83050-1789084800-1789171199@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Start of Rosh Hashanah DESCRIPTION:Rosh Hashanah\, the Jewish new year\, is a fall holiday\, taking place at the beginning of the month of Tishrei. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Jewish \nTradition/Practices: Rosh Hashanah is celebrated with a synagogue service\, where a ram’s horn called a shofar is blown to symbolize a spiritual awakening and call to repentance. Families gather for festive meals featuring symbolic foods like apples dipped in honey\, round challah bread\, and pomegranates\, all wishing for a sweet and abundant new year. \nDates: September 11 (sundown) – September 13 (sundown) URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/rosh-hashanah-2026/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260915 DTSTAMP:20260902T200751 CREATED:20260902T171058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T171731Z UID:83052-1789344000-1789430399@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Ganesh Chaturthi DESCRIPTION:Celebrates the birth of the Rosh Hashanah\, the Jewish new year\, is a fall holiday\, taking place at the beginning of the month of Tishrei. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Hindu \nTradition/Practices: Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi by cleaning your home\, installing a clay idol of Lord Ganesha on a decorated altar\, and offering daily prayers and sweets. URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/ganesh-chaturthi-2026/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T150000 DTSTAMP:20260902T200751 CREATED:20260804T151158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T154607Z UID:82220-1789812000-1789830000@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Community Health Fair DESCRIPTION:Weill Cornell Imaging at NewYork-Presbyterian is hosting a free health fair for the Central Brooklyn community\, with health screenings\, workshops\, and more. \nMost services don’t require an appointment or insurance. Bring your family and take some time for your health. \nπŸ“… Saturday\, September 19\, 2026\nπŸ•™ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nπŸ“ Medgar Evers College\, 1638 Bedford Ave.\, Brooklyn\, NY \nFree and open to everyone in the community. For more information visit Weill Cornell Medicine. \nFill out the form to express your interest and help us ensure a smooth experience for you and yours. URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/community-health-fair/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Health Services,Transition Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260902T200751 CREATED:20260902T172036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T172036Z UID:83054-1789862400-1789948799@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Start Yom Kipper DESCRIPTION:The holiest day in Judaism\, dedicated to atonement and repentance. This is one of the most important Jewish high holy days. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Jewish \nTradition/Practices: Yom Kippur is a day completely dedicated to spiritual cleansing\, seeking forgiveness\, and starting the new year with a clean slate. According to Jewish tradition\, Rosh Hashanah is when God opens the books of judgment\, and Yom Kippur is when that judgment is sealed. The ten days between them are a time to make amends with others and with God. \nDates: September 20 (sundown) – September 21 (sundown) URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/start-yom-kipper/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923 DTSTAMP:20260902T200751 CREATED:20260902T172246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T172246Z UID:83056-1790035200-1790121599@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Mabon DESCRIPTION:Mabon is a Pagan and Wiccan celebration of the autumn equinox. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Pagan/Wiccan \nTradition/Practices: Mabon is celebrated by modern Pagans and Wiccansthrough activities such as hosting a harvest feast with seasonal foods\, creating an altar with autumn symbols like leaves and apples\, performing gratitude rituals\, and spending time in nature to connect with the balance of the autumn equinox. URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/mabon-2026/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T220000 DTSTAMP:20260902T200751 CREATED:20260608T171123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T023521Z UID:81682-1790276400-1790287200@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Mary Umulo Jazzy Jazz Celebration DESCRIPTION:The Department of Mass Communications\, Creative and Performing Arts\, and Speech\n \nMary Umolu Jazzy Jazz Celebration\nThursday\, September 24\, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. \n\n Warmly inviting you to an unforgettable evening featuring the acclaimed Cyrus Chestnut and his Trio.\n \n\n \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nπŸ“… Date: Thursday\, September 24\, 2026\n⏰ Time: 7:00 p.m. (Gala Reception from 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.)\nπŸ“ Location: Founders Auditorium\n\n \n\n\nJoin the Celebration\nReserve tickets or review sponsorship options below. \n\n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nTicket & Donation Options\n\n \n\n\n\nGala Package Admission\n\n Includes admission to the concert and the Pre-Concert Gala Reception (6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.) featuring fine art presented by our Faculty.\n \n \n\n $100 donation\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nChampion General Admission\nGeneral admission seating to the main concert performance. \n \n\n $60 donation\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSupporter General Admission\nStandard general admission seating options. \n \n\n $40 donation\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Purchase Your Tickets Now!\n \n \n\n\n\nStudent Admission\nFree admission open to active students. RSVP required for entry tracking. \n \n\n FREE URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/mary-umulo-jazzy-jazz-celebration/ LOCATION:Founders Auditorium\, 1650 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926 DTSTAMP:20260902T200751 CREATED:20260902T172638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T172706Z UID:83058-1790294400-1790380799@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Start of Sukkot DESCRIPTION:The first days of an eight day long holiday that marks when ancient Israelites would gather their fall harvest and bring offerings to the temple in Jerusalem. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Jewish \nTradition/Practices: Observers build temporary dwellings outside parentheses known as a sukkah) and our commanded to spend the festival eating their meals and sleeping outdoor outdoors in the sukkah. The intention is to connect the abundance of the harvest to the themes of gratitude and hospitality. \nDates: September 25 (sundown) – October 2 (sundown) URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/sukkot-2026/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR