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Black Joy at Midday
Join the Student Government Association for a limited-spot trip to Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, where you’ll experience haunted houses, scare zones and your favorite rides after dark! There are only 40 slots available, so it is first-come, first-serve!
Join the Student Government Association from 11:30 am. to 2 p.m. on Monday, October 20, for the first session of its hair care series. In this first rendition, you’ll see a live wig installation, learning step-by-step techniques you can use at home
Join the premiere launch of the film, “My name is Khatri,” being brought to campus by the Department of Economics and Finance in partnershp with the Office of the Dean, School of Business at Medgar Evers College.
On October 15 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., join the Student Government Association for a spooky and cozy night in Room S-210 and Mary Pinkett Hall! Make your way through the haunted house, and then watch a movie in your PJs.
Workshop Leader: Christina Chala, Student Engagement Programs Manager, CUNY Office of Student Inclusion Initiatives. (@CUNYLGBTQIPlus).
“The Eighth (Day) of Assembly” is observed on the day immediately following Sukkot.
Religious/Ethnic Group: Jewish
Tradition/Practices:In addition to attending services, observers celebrate both holidays with festive meals.
Dates: October 13 – October 14
Festival of Booths. Commemorates the wandering in the desert of the Israelites as well as the fall harvest
Religious/Ethnic Group: Jewish
Tradition/Practices: Observers build temporary dwellings outside (known as a sukkah) and are commanded to spend the festival eating their meals and sleeping outdoors in the sukkah. The intention is to connect the abundance of the harvest to the themes of gratitude and hospitality.
Dates: October 8 – October 12
Festival of Booths. Commemorates the wandering in the desert of the Israelites as well as the fall harvest. While the festival of Sukkot lasts for 8 days, the first 2 days are considered day of rest, similar to the Jewish Sabbath.
Religious/Ethnic Group: Jewish
Tradition/Practices: Observers build temporary dwellings outside (known as a sukkah) and are commanded to spend the festival eating their meals and sleeping outdoors in the sukkah. The intention is to connect the abundance of the harvest to the themes of gratitude and hospitality.
Dates: October 6 – October 8
Commemorates the beginning of the Protestant Reformation in 1517.
Religious/Ethnic Group: Christian
Tradition/Practices: N/A