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SUMMARY:Ramadan
DESCRIPTION:Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar\, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting\, prayer\, reflection\, and community. \nReligious / Ethnic Group – Muslim \nTradition and Practices – After the sunset prayer\, Muslims gather in their homes or mosques to break their fast with a meal called ifṭār that is often shared with friends and extended family. The ifṭar usually begins with dates\, as was the custom of Muhammad\, peace be upon him.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/ramadan-2024/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T180000
DTSTAMP:20260525T191930
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T201731Z
UID:64610-1712426400-1712426400@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Team Icons and Living Legends: Honoring Black Music Throughout History
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Your Ticket Now! \nGeneral Admission\nStudent Admission \n\nPay Now $15.00\n\n\nPay Now $20.00
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/team-icons-and-living-legends-honoring-black-music-throughout-history/
LOCATION:Founders Auditorium\, 1650 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T191930
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T222311Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Alumni Unplugged: Real Talk Series
DESCRIPTION:The Medgar Evers College Office of Alumni Relations proudly presents\, “2024 Alumni Unplugged: Real Talk Series\,” which will debut on April 8 at 11:30 a.m. in the Edison O. Jackson Auditorium. \nThe first panel will feature a handful of alums\, including: \n• Alishia Goodridge\, AVP of Government and Community Relations \n• Diana Richardson-Myrie\, Director of Statewide Engagements and former New York State Assemblywoman \n• Nathifa Forde\, Deputy Executive Director \n• Wendy Gallegos\, Senior Advisor to Speaker Carl Heastie \nThe panel will be hosted by current Student Government Association President\, Geraldyne Raphael. \nThe discussion and insights will center around “Building Professional Relationships\,” “Networking\,” “Work-Life Balance and Well-Being” and “Adapting to Change.” \nThere will be light refreshments served\, and you can RSVP here.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/2024-alumni-unplugged-real-talk-series/
LOCATION:Edison O. Jackson Auditorium\, 1638 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni Relations
ORGANIZER;CN="Alumni Relations":MAILTO:mescayg@mec.cuny.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240410
DTSTAMP:20260525T191930
CREATED:20240403T170037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T170037Z
UID:64728-1712620800-1712707199@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Chaitra Navratri Begins
DESCRIPTION:Religious/Ethnic Group: Hinduism \nDescription: This week-long celebration celebrates the Goddess Shakti and three of her forms: Saraswati\, the Goddess of Knowledge\, Lakshmi\, the Goddess of Prosperity\, and Durga\, the warrior\nGoddess. \nTraditions or Practices: During this nine-night festival\, Goddess Shakti is remembered with prayers and fasting.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/chaitra-navratri-begins/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T191930
CREATED:20240331T135238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240331T135238Z
UID:64683-1712682000-1712689200@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Anti-Hate Initiative: Asians at Risk
DESCRIPTION:AAPI Anti-Hate with the NY Commission on Human Rights\nA closer took at the Asian communities and how hate impacts them. \nWhere: ONLINE (link to come) \nWhen: April 9\, 5 PM \n  \nHosted by\nFlora Ferng/ 馮郁雯 \nLead Advisor to Asian Communities\, New York City Commission on Human Rights \nVanessa Ramos    \nManaging Director of Education and Compliance    \n 
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/anti-hate-initiative-asians-at-risk/
CATEGORIES:Anti-Hate Initiative
ORGANIZER;CN="Anti-Hate Initiative":MAILTO:dgreenblatt@mec.cuny.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T193100
DTSTAMP:20260525T191930
CREATED:20240403T165634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T165634Z
UID:64726-1712691000-1712777460@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Eid al-Fitr
DESCRIPTION:Religious/Ethnic Group: Muslim \nDescription: Marks the end of Ramadan\, the month of fasting\, and the holiest month in Islamic tradition. It literally means “breaking the fast.” \nTraditions or Practices: Eid al-Fitr is one of two major holidays celebrated by Muslims and commemorates the end of the holy month of Ramadan\, in which  Muslims fast daily from before dawn until sunset. It is commemorated by a large\, community-wide prayer service in the morning\,  followed by meals and conversation with friends and family.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/eid-al-fitr/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T191930
CREATED:20240331T134507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T143716Z
UID:64680-1712757600-1712764800@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Anti-Hate Initiative: "Forever Foreigners or Honorary Whites? The Asian Ethnic Experience Today"
DESCRIPTION:“Forever Foreigners or Honorary Whites? The Asian Ethnic Experience Today\,” Forum with Speakers\nAnti-Hate Initiative The City University of New York. The Medgar Evers College Anti-Hate Initiative against Asians\, CUNY. \nDate: 4/10/2024 \nVenue: President’s Conf Room B 1008. Medgar Evers College\, 1650 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, New York \nTime: 2 pm-4 pm \nRSVP: Click here.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/anti-hate-initiative-forever-foreigners-or-honorary-whites-the-asian-ethnic-experience-today/
LOCATION:B1008\, 1650 Bedford Avenue (Bedford Building)\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anti-Hate Initiative
ORGANIZER;CN="Anti-Hate Initiative":MAILTO:dgreenblatt@mec.cuny.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240414
DTSTAMP:20260525T191930
CREATED:20240403T170419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T170419Z
UID:64732-1712966400-1713052799@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Vaisakhi (Baisakhi)
DESCRIPTION:The festival which celebrates the founding of the Sikh community as the Khalsa (community of the initiated). \nReligious / Ethnic Group – Sikh \nTradition and Practices – On this day\, Sikhs gather and celebrate Vaisakhi at their local Gurdwaras (Sikh house of worship) by remembering this day as the birth of the Khalsa.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/vaisakhi-baisakhi/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T191930
CREATED:20240331T135709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T163127Z
UID:64686-1713193200-1713207600@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Anti-Hate Initiative: Passover Seder
DESCRIPTION:Passover Seder\nWhen: April 15\, 3PM -7PM \nWhere: AB1\, Room 312 \nRSVP here \nAGENDA\nI Introduction of Guests\, including experience (if any) with seders \nII Why “Passover?”  Brief history of the Exodus and the holiday \nIII The symbolism of the seder plate\, from matzoh to bitter herbs \nIV The haggadah and its varieties: opening blessings \nV The four questions and attempted answers \nVI Selected prayers\, including the ten plagues \nVII The festive meal\, with explanations of the food choices \nVIII Opening the door for Elijah\, the unexpected guest \nIX Closing prayers
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/anti-hate-initiative-passover-seder/
LOCATION:AB1\, Room 312
CATEGORIES:Anti-Hate Initiative
ORGANIZER;CN="Anti-Hate Initiative":MAILTO:dgreenblatt@mec.cuny.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T191930
CREATED:20240414T202136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240414T202136Z
UID:65019-1713265200-1713283200@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:REST Conference
DESCRIPTION:When: April 16\, 2024 @ 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. \nWhere: AB1 Dining Hall \nZoom for hybrid attendees \nThe REST Conference will look at ways we relax and reset our bodies\, minds and spirit to become more fruitful\, creative and productive in our lives. The keynote speaker is Ms. Jelan Agnew\, an award-winning TEDx Speaker\, Mindful Business Coach\, and Mindfulness Facilitator. Recognized on both the Hartford Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty and CT Magazine’s 40 under 40 lists. Jelan brings a wealth of expertise to diverse sectors\, including universities\, hospitals\, non-profits\, and corporations\, on both national and international scales.  As the visionary founder of Nalej of Self\, LLC\, Jelan is dedicated to speaking about the physical and mental health benefits of mindfulness and teaches practical mindfulness skills\, to help overcome the effects of burnout. Jelan specializes in talking to audiences about incorporating rest\, ease\, and flow into their work\, for increased work-life balance. Jelan has talked about mindfulness to national audiences such as the University of Connecticut\, the National Association of Black Social Workers\, and even on VICE TV.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/rest-conference/
LOCATION:AB1 Dining Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T191930
CREATED:20240412T173205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T173205Z
UID:64981-1713268800-1713272400@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Medgar Evers College LGBTQIA+ Advisory Council Spring Meeting
DESCRIPTION:DATE: Tuesday April 16\, 2024 \nTIME: 12:00pm-1:00pm \nLocation: Hybrid! \n\nBrooklyn Community Pride Center\, 1561 Bedford Ave.\nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87433561753?pwd=ZE1qbG13dDc2L092RkhVcmFUNFhRdz09
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/medgar-evers-college-lgbtqia-advisory-council-spring-meeting/
CATEGORIES:ASAP
ORGANIZER;CN="ASAP Program":MAILTO:asap@mec.cuny.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240418
DTSTAMP:20260525T191930
CREATED:20240403T170150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T170235Z
UID:64730-1713312000-1713398399@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Chaitra Navratri Ends
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URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/chaitra-navratri-ends/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240418
DTSTAMP:20260525T191930
CREATED:20240403T170556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T170556Z
UID:64734-1713312000-1713398399@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Rama Navami
DESCRIPTION:Celebrates the birthday of Rama\, king of ancient India\, hero of the epic Ramayana\, and seventh incarnation of Vishnu. \nReligious / Ethnic Group – Hindu \nTradition and Practices – Vaishnava Hindus celebrate the festival by visiting temples\, praying\, fasting\, listening to spiritual discourses and singing bhajans or kirtans (devotional songs).
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/rama-navami/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T191930
CREATED:20240331T140959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T140749Z
UID:64690-1713376800-1713385800@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Anti-Hate Initiative: Search for Bengali Harlem film viewing and discussion
DESCRIPTION:Search for Bengali Harlem film viewing and discussion\nA sit down with the director of the movie to chat about its roots\, as well as the intended outcomes of the film. \nRefreshments will be served. \nWhen: April 17\, 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. \nWhere: EOJ Auditorium \nHosted by:\nBeyza Boyacioglu and Aladdin Ullah \n 
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/anti-hate-initiative-search-for-bengali-harlem-film-viewing-and-discussion/
LOCATION:Edison O. Jackson Auditorium\, 1638 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anti-Hate Initiative
ORGANIZER;CN="Anti-Hate Initiative":MAILTO:dgreenblatt@mec.cuny.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T191930
CREATED:20240411T141224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T154305Z
UID:64922-1713463200-1713470400@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Tools for Tenants housing rights forum
DESCRIPTION:Are you a student that is personally a step away from being unhoused? Maybe your family is struggling to make rent or in a dispute with a landlord? \nYou’re far from alone. \nAlongside New York City Councilwoman Crystal Hudson\, New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie and a plethora of local advocacy and resource outlets (including our own Transition Academy)\, Medgar Evers College is hosting a resource fair tabbed as “Tools for Tenants” on Thursday\, April 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 1638 Bedford Ave. \nPlease RSVP for the event here\, while you can also tune into the fair via Zoom if you cannot make it in person (although we’d love to see you!).
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/tools-for-tenants-housing-rights-forum/
LOCATION:AB1 Dining Hall
CATEGORIES:Transition Academy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T191930
CREATED:20240228T230227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T180741Z
UID:63467-1713607200-1713618000@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Open House - Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:Step into spring with our vibrant Open House event! \nExplore exciting programs\, meet faculty\, and envision your future. \nDiscover what sets us apart and embark on your next journey. \nJoin us for an unforgettable experience at our Spring 2024 Open House! \nRSVP Now!
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/open-house-spring-2024/
LOCATION:Founders Auditorium\, 1650 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240422
DTSTAMP:20260525T191930
CREATED:20240403T170738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T170738Z
UID:64736-1713657600-1713743999@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Mahavir Jayant
DESCRIPTION:This religious festival commemorates the birth of Lord Mahavir\, the last spiritual leader of Jainism. \nReligious / Ethnic Group – Jain \nTradition and Practices – Believers visit temples and engage in acts of charity on this day to honor this important person in their history. His teachings of nonviolence and spiritual enlightenment are shared during sermons at religious events.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/mahavir-jayant/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240422
DTSTAMP:20260525T191930
CREATED:20240403T170959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T170959Z
UID:64738-1713657600-1713743999@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Festival of Ridvan Begins
DESCRIPTION:The day that it is believed that Baha’u’llah learned his mission as the last messenger of God to the world in 1863. \nReligious / Ethnic Group – Baha’i \nTradition and Practices – Celebrations begin two hours before sunset as it symbolizes the time that Bahá’u’lláh entered the garden. Given that the First Day  of Ridván is also one of the Bahá’í\nHoly Days\, work and school are prohibited. Baha’i’s traditionally observe this holiday by gathering together in prayer and celebration.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/festival-of-ridvan-begins/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T194300
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T194300
DTSTAMP:20260525T191930
CREATED:20240403T171412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T171646Z
UID:64742-1713814980-1713814980@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:First Day of Passover
DESCRIPTION:Commemorates the Exodus of Jews from slavery in Egypt. \nReligious / Ethnic Group – Jewish \nTradition and Practices – The first and second nights of Passover are celebrated with a special family meal called a “Seder”. At the Seder\, the story of Jewish slavery\, struggle for liberation\, and subsequent exodus from Egypt is told\, there are foods of symbolic significance and prayers and traditional recitations are performed.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/first-day-of-passover/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240425
DTSTAMP:20260525T191930
CREATED:20240412T174111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T174119Z
UID:64985-1713916800-1714003199@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Brooklyn YAS! Coalition PAID Focus Group: Sign up by April 24th
DESCRIPTION:The YAS! Coalition is conducting a one-time focus group for ages 16-24 who identify as LGBTQIA+ community to come discuss LGBTQIA+ acceptance and/or lack thereof\, community building\, and climate. \nMetro cards provided with makeup giveaways. Must be LGBTQIA+ identifying at between the ages of 16-24 living in Brooklyn. Follow @Bklyn_YAS on IG!
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/brooklyn-yas-coalition-paid-focus-group-sign-up-by-april-24th/
CATEGORIES:ASAP
ORGANIZER;CN="ASAP Program":MAILTO:asap@mec.cuny.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTSTAMP:20260525T191930
CREATED:20240403T173630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T173630Z
UID:64746-1714262400-1714348799@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Palm Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Palm Sunday is considered the entry of the Lord Jesus into Jerusalem and the start of Holy Week. On the day before\, believers create palm fronds by knotting them into crosses in preparation for the event. \nReligious / Ethnic Group – Coptic & Eastern Orthodox Christianity \nTradition and Practices – On Palm Sunday\, people of the Orthodox Christian church receive and worship Jesus in the same way that the people of Jerusalem did after he performed His\nmiracle.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/palm-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T195100
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T195100
DTSTAMP:20260525T191930
CREATED:20240403T173947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T180942Z
UID:64748-1714506660-1714506660@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Last Day of Passover
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/last-day-of-passover/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T191930
CREATED:20240304T195203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T195203Z
UID:63680-1714557600-1714572000@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/career-fair/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T191930
CREATED:20240409T193531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T232400Z
UID:64883-1714680000-1714680000@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Spring Jam 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Spring Concert on May 2nd\, 2024\, at the MEC Amphitheater. Doors open at 7:15 pm\, with the main event starting at 8:00 pm. Get ready to groove to the captivating beats of our headliner\, Capella Grey\, along with electrifying performances by Wolfacejoeyy and Phabo. Tickets are priced at $25.00 for students and $40.00 for students CUNY/ College ID attendees. Don’t miss out on this spectacular showcase of talent and music! \nTicket Purchase Policy  \n\nMedgar Evers College (MEC) enforces a Zero Tolerance Policy On Alcohol and Controlled Substances and Violent and Disorderly Behavior.\nIndividuals who are intoxicated or are suspected to be under the Influence in any form will not be allowed into the venue.\nAll persons Must present a Valid College & State ID and Must be scanned to enter the event/venue. Any Item deemed by our Public Safety team to be a weapon will be confiscated and not returned.\nAll individuals Must be 18 years or older to attend. \nAll ticket sales are Final and Non-Refundable. \nThe Type of Ticket purchased (MEC student $25 & students CUNY/ College ID $40.00) will be verified at the Venue prior to entry. If you have a MEC Ticket and are not a MEC student you will have to pay the difference between the ticket prices before entry into the venue. \n\nTickets are no longer being sold for this event \n \n\n\nCapella Grey \nCapella Grey\, is an American singer\, songwriter\, rapper and record producer from the Bronx\, New York. He is the founder of Allepac the Family and released two songwriter mixtapes in 2020 and received widespread recognition in 2021 with his breakout single “Gyalis”.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/spring-jam-2024/
LOCATION:Medgar Evers College Amphitheater\, 1650 Bedford Ave.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240504
DTSTAMP:20260525T191930
CREATED:20240403T171055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T171055Z
UID:64740-1714694400-1714780799@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Festival of Ridvan Ends
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/festival-of-ridvan-ends/
CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T191930
CREATED:20240331T141644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240331T141644Z
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SUMMARY:Anti-Hate Initiative: Multicultural read-aloud
DESCRIPTION:Medgar Evers College multicultural read-aloud\nYou bring your imagination\, we’ll provide the coffee and cookies as we welcome younger minds to campus to read books with on-campus and high school mentors \nWhen: May 3 \nWhere: Bedford Lobby Cafe
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/anti-hate-initiative-multicultural-read-aloud/
LOCATION:Bedford Building
CATEGORIES:Anti-Hate Initiative
ORGANIZER;CN="Anti-Hate Initiative":MAILTO:dgreenblatt@mec.cuny.edu
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SUMMARY:71st Undergraduate Research Symposium of the American Chemical Society
DESCRIPTION:When: May 4\, 2024\, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. \nWhere: AB1 and Bedford buildings \nJoin us for our free 71st Undergraduate Research Symposium of the American Chemical Society at Medgar Evers College. \nThe keynote speaker will be Dr. Kevin Parasram from New York University (NYU). There will be student presentations by representatives from colleges and universities across New York City and northern New Jersey. Undergraduates will be giving oral presentation on various topics along with high school students showcasing poster presentations. \nRefreshments will be served. \nRegister here by April 27\, 2024.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/71st-undergraduate-research-symposium-of-the-american-chemical-society/
LOCATION:AB1 and Bedford buildings
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T190000
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SUMMARY:Arts Alive: The Black Excellence Showcase
DESCRIPTION:When: May 10\, 2024 @ 6-7 p.m. \nWhere: Founders Auditorium (1650 Bedford Ave.) \nMore information here \nBlack Excellences Showcases is about bringing arts alive back and strong. How Black Excellence Showcase and theme is a Celebration of Black Hollywood. This year\, two  BFA students\, Adena & Xavier plan to build on the last Arts Alive of Artistic Odyssey. Using the talent of the BFA Department and bringing up the spirit of fellow colleagues. The committee wants this to be a celebration of the collective work together with an essence curating gallery walkthrough in collaboration with the Creative Soul Art Club. The main message of this showcase is bringing your best self.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/arts-alive-the-black-excellence-showcase/
LOCATION:Founders Auditorium\, 1650 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States
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SUMMARY:Anti-Hate Initiative: Beyond Ballet\, Beyond Hip-Hop with the Japan Society
DESCRIPTION:When: May 11\, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. \nWhere: Japan Society\,  333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY   10017 \nRSVP here \nNote: Bus\, guided tour and performance are all included. \nAbout the performance: In The Dying Swan & Its Cause of Death\, one of Japan’s leading prima ballerinas\, Hana Sakai\, performs her graceful dance of the timeless Western classic ballet to Saint-Saëns’ famous music. Immediately after\, Sakai starts trudging\, wobbling and speaking aloud about why she\, the swan\, had to die–a hilarious take by visionary director/playwright Toshiki Okada that delves into environmental issues. The other piece in this double bill\, Encounter\, is performed by the all-woman dance group MWMW\, led by Moto Takahashi. They challenge gender norms with their stunning hip-hop techniques and ensemble movements. This program will be accompanied by Udai Shika on cello. Don’t miss your chance to see these genre-defying works that are breaking new ground in Japan’s dance scene!
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/anti-hate-initiative-beyond-ballet-beyond-hip-hop-with-the-japan-society/
LOCATION:Japan Society\, 333 East 47th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anti-Hate Initiative
ORGANIZER;CN="Anti-Hate Initiative":MAILTO:dgreenblatt@mec.cuny.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T150000
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Medgar Evers College Lavender Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday May 14\, 2024 \nTime: 12:30pm-3pm \nLocation: Brooklyn Community Pride Center (1561 Bedford Ave)/Hybrid \nRSVP: https://tinyurl.com/MEClav24 \n2024 Theme: Building coalitions for sustainability. Lunch will be served\, and graduating students will receive a rainbow graduation tassel! \nThe Lavender Celebration is an end of year event\, where we as a college community recognize and honor graduating LGBTQI+ and allied students. It is a cultural celebration that acknowledges the achievements and contributions that students of all sexual orientations\, gender identities\, and gender expressions have made at Medgar Evers College. (Faculty\, Staff & Students are invited to celebrate!). \n 
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/3rd-annual-medgar-evers-college-lavender-celebration/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Community Pride Center\, 1561 Bedford Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASAP
ORGANIZER;CN="ASAP Program":MAILTO:asap@mec.cuny.edu
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