BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Medgar Evers College - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Medgar Evers College 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:20260723 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724 DTSTAMP:20261008T032326 CREATED:20260706T160052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T160209Z UID:81926-1784764800-1784851199@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Birthday of Haile Selassie DESCRIPTION:Celebrates the birth of the Ethiopian Emperor\, revered in Rastafarianism. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Rastafarian \nTradition/Practices: His legacy is honored through community gatherings\, spiritual drumming\, and cultural events centered around the Ethiopian flag and Pan-African principles. URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/birthday-of-haile-selassie/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725 DTSTAMP:20261008T032326 CREATED:20260706T160419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T160419Z UID:81929-1784851200-1784937599@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Pioneer Day DESCRIPTION:Commemorates the arrival of the first Mormon pioneers in Utah. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Christian \nTradition/Practices: Pioneer Day (observed annually on July 24) commemorates the arrival of Brigham Young and the first Mormon pioneers in the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. Primarily celebrated in Utah\, the holiday features parades\, rodeos\, fireworks\, and\nhistorical reenactments. URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/pioneer-day/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260726 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727 DTSTAMP:20261008T032326 CREATED:20260706T160735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T161133Z UID:81931-1785024000-1785110399@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Dharma Day DESCRIPTION:Also known as Asalha Puja\, it commemorates the historical Buddha’s first discourse following his spiritual awakening. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Buddhist \nTradition/Practices: It is observed primarily by visiting temples to make offerings\, listen to sermons\, and engage in candlelit processions around pagodas. URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/dharma-day-2026/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802 DTSTAMP:20261008T032326 CREATED:20260805T162336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T162336Z UID:82251-1785542400-1785628799@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Lughnasadh DESCRIPTION:Celebrates the beginning of the harvest season. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Pagan and Wiccan \nTradition/Practices: Lughnasadh is celebrated on August 1st by baking fresh bread\, hosting a community feast\, and making crafts from grain. It marks the very first grain harvest of late summer. URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/lughnasadh/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816 DTSTAMP:20261008T032326 CREATED:20260805T162609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T162609Z UID:82253-1786752000-1786838399@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Feast of the Assumption DESCRIPTION:Celebrates the assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Roman Catholic \nTradition/Practices: The Assumption of Mary is celebrated through church services\, community processions\, and special prayers. URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/feast-of-the-assumption/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T134500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T154500 DTSTAMP:20261008T032326 CREATED:20260812T161040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T161319Z UID:82326-1787406300-1787413500@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Building Community Through Service DESCRIPTION:Medgar Evers College Transition Academy and EdD-Higher Education Administration students from the Baruch College\, Marxe School partner in a meaningful service-learning experience dedicated to supporting our local community.\n \n \n\nEdD-Higher Education Administration Students Will:\n\nDistribute food to community members in need\nLearn through service and collaboration\nMake a positive impact together\n\n \n\n\n About Medgar Evers College Transition Academy\n Established in 2017\, the Transition Academy serves as a comprehensive basic-needs resource center that helps students overcome challenges related to housing\, hunger\, financial hardship\, and personal crises.\n \n\n About Baruch College Marxe School\n The Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs is New York City’s premier public graduate school dedicated to improving societies from local to global\, drawing upon one of the nation’s most accomplished and active faculty bodies\, and applying an interdisciplinary approach to teaching\, research\, and professional development. URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/building-community-through-service/ CATEGORIES:Transition Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260827 DTSTAMP:20261008T032326 CREATED:20260805T162803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T142658Z UID:82255-1787702400-1787788799@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Mawlid al-Nabi DESCRIPTION:Mawlid al-Nabi celebrates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Muslim \nTradition/Practices: Mawlid al-Nabi\, the celebration of the Prophet Muhammad’s birth\, is observed with a variety of customs and festivities across the Muslim world. It’s a time for religious gatherings\, reciting the Quran\, and delivering sermons about the Prophet’s life and teachings. URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/mawlid-alnabi-2026/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T170000 DTSTAMP:20261008T032326 CREATED:20260805T163059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T163113Z UID:82257-1787817600-1787850000@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Raksha Bandhan DESCRIPTION:Raksha Bandhan is a festival that celebrates the protective relationship between brothers and their sisters. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Hindu \nTradition/Practices: The festival celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters through the tying of a sacred thread\, prayers for long life\, and the exchange of gifts. It falls on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Shravana (typically in August) URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/raksha-bandhan-2026/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260902 DTSTAMP:20261008T032326 CREATED:20260902T165359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T165435Z UID:83046-1788220800-1788307199@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Gur-Gaddi Guru Granth Sahib DESCRIPTION:Since 1708\, Sikhs have accepted Sri Guru Granth Sahib as their eternal Guru that holds the spirit of all Ten Gurus of the Sikhs. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Sikh \nTradition/Practices: Gur-Gaddi Diwas of the Guru Granth Sahib is celebrated with joyous community gatherings\, continuous scripture readings\, and processions in Gurdwaras worldwide. URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/gur-gaddi-guru-granth-sahib/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTSTAMP:20261008T032326 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/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTSTAMP:20261008T032326 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/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260915 DTSTAMP:20261008T032326 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/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T150000 DTSTAMP:20261008T032326 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. \n📅 Saturday\, September 19\, 2026\n🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM\n📍 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/ CATEGORIES:Health Services,Transition Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20261008T032326 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/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923 DTSTAMP:20261008T032326 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/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T220000 DTSTAMP:20261008T032326 CREATED:20260608T171123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T172249Z 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\n📅 Date: Thursday\, September 24\, 2026\n⏰ Time: 7:00 p.m. (Gala Reception from 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.)\n📍 Location: Founders Auditorium\n\n \n\n\nJoin the Celebration\nReserve tickets or review sponsorship options below. \n\n Get Tickets \n View Flyer \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. 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:20261008T032326 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/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T124500 DTSTAMP:20261008T032326 CREATED:20260924T210743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T211755Z UID:83337-1790595000-1790599500@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Founders Day & 2026 Freshman Convocation DESCRIPTION:What an exciting time of year this is! It’s so great to see our campus bustling with new and continuing students! \nI’m thrilled to invite you to join us for the Founders Day & 2026 Freshman Convocation Ceremony. \nThis is a great opportunity for us to collectively welcome the newest members of our Medgar Evers College family. \nJoin us for this special celebration: \nDate: Monday\, September 28\, 2026\nTime: 11:30 a.m. (Processional participants will lineup at 11:15 a.m.)\nLocation: Founders Auditorium \nThere’s something truly special about this combined ceremony as we officially welcome our first-year students and celebrate our shared accomplishments as a college community. \nYour presence will help to show the warm\, supportive environment that we cherish. \nDuring this meaningful event\, we will formally introduce the Class of 2030 to college life\, and I will share reflections on our achievements and some new developments that will impact us in the year ahead. \nThis is more than just a ceremony\, it’s our chance to rekindle the flame that drew us to Medgar Evers College to work\, to learn\, and to grow together as we advance the college’s social justice mission. \nI look forward to seeing you there! \nBest\, \nPatricia Ramsey\, PhD \nPresident\, Medgar Evers College URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/founders-day-2026-freshman-convocation/ LOCATION:Founders Auditorium\, 1650 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/MEC_Convocation_2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T124500 DTSTAMP:20261008T032326 CREATED:20260922T150859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T162053Z UID:83293-1790767800-1790772300@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Fall 2026 Assessment Café Series DESCRIPTION:Event Title: Fall 2026 Assessment Café: Artificial Intelligence (AI) — How is AI Changing What We Think and How We Assess? \nDate & Time: Wednesday\, September 30\, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM \nLocation: In-Person | EOJ Building \nSponsor: Office of Academic Affairs \nEvent Description:\nJoin the Office of Academic Affairs for the upcoming Fall 2026 Assessment Café Series as we explore how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping academic assessment\, enhancing student learning\, and supporting our daily work. \nDiscover practical ways to use AI responsibly to improve learning outcomes and reflect on evidence-based practices. \nGuest Presenters:\nArmando Vizcaino-Santiago\, Senior Customer Success Account Manager\, Microsoft\nRenee McGarry\, Director of Instructional Design\, CUNY Online \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nContact Information:\nFor questions\, please contact Dr. Ken Hoyte. \nView Flyer \nRegister for the Assessment Café URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/fall-2026-assessment-cafe-series/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003 DTSTAMP:20261008T032326 CREATED:20261001T205805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T205805Z UID:83404-1790899200-1790985599@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Start of Shemini Azteret DESCRIPTION:“The Eighth (Day) of Assembly” is observed on the day immediately following Sukkot. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Jewish \nTradition/Practices: In addition to attending services\, observers celebrate both holidays with festive meals. \nDates: October 2 (sundown) – October 3 (sundown) URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/start-of-shemini-azteret/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004 DTSTAMP:20261008T032326 CREATED:20261001T210059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T210059Z UID:83406-1790985600-1791071999@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Start of Simchat Torah DESCRIPTION:Simchat Torah\, (Rejoicing in Torah) celebrates the restart to the beginning of the annual cycle of the weekly is a Jewish festival that follows Sukkot and marks when the yearly cycle of readings from the Torah concludes\, and the next cycle begins. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Jewish \nTradition/Practices: During this holiday\, Torah scrolls are removed from the ark\, an ornate cabinet in which Torah scrolls are kept and carried through the synagogue in a joyful procession that often includes dancing with Torah scrolls. \nDates: October 3 (sundown) – October 4 (sundown) URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/start-of-simchat-torah/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261004 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005 DTSTAMP:20261008T032326 CREATED:20261001T210326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T210326Z UID:83408-1791072000-1791158399@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Feast of St. Francis of Assisi Reformer DESCRIPTION:Feast and celebration in honor of St. Francis of Assisi and the blessing of animals. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Christian/Catholic/Protestant \nTradition/Practices: Often a congregation will engage in a blessing of animals. \nDates: October 4 URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/feast-of-st-francis-of-assisi-reformer-2026/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTSTAMP:20261008T032326 CREATED:20261001T210604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T211537Z UID:83410-1791676800-1791763199@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Start of Navaratri DESCRIPTION:Nine-day festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil. It worships God in the form of the universal mother commonly referred to as Durga\, Devi or Shakti\, and marks the start of fall. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Hindu \nTradition/Practices: For many people it is a time of religious reflection and fasting\, while for others it is a time for dancing and feasting. Among fasting customs are observing a strict vegetarian diet and abstaining from alcohol and certain spices. \nDates: October 11 – October 20 URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/navaratri-2026/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTSTAMP:20261008T032326 CREATED:20261001T210823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T211517Z UID:83412-1791763200-1791849599@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples Day DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Peoples Day is a holiday that honors the history\, culture\, and contributions of the first people to live in the Americas. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Native American \nTradition/Practices: The holiday is celebrated through cultural events\, community gatherings\, education\, and political activism that honor the history\, resilience\, and contributions of Native communities. \nDates: October 12 URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/indigenous-peoples-day-2026/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T190000 DTSTAMP:20261008T032326 CREATED:20261006T155607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T160019Z UID:83453-1792062000-1792090800@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Celebrate Latine Heritage Month: Familia – Bridging Generations\, Culture and Ancestry DESCRIPTION:Medgar Evers College\, CUNY invites students\, faculty\, staff\, and neighbors to join us in celebrating Latine Heritage Month! \nThis Fall\, our college community comes together to honor the diverse stories\, traditions\, and resilience of Hispanic communities under this year’s theme\, “Familia: Bridging Generations\, Culture and Ancestry.” \nJoin us for a series of gatherings that connect past and present through our collective identity. Come in and share with us the joy\, the culture\, and the spirit of our community! \nEvent Schedule & Locations\nDay 1: \n\nDate: Thursday\, October 15\, 2026\nTime: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM\nLocation: Charles E. Inniss Memorial Library\nAddress: 1650 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY 11226\n\nDay 2: \n\nDate: Friday\, October 16\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nLocation: Academic Building-1 (AB1) Lobby\nAddress: 1638 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY 11226\n\nRegistration\nDon’t miss out! Register online here: https://tinyurl.com/meclatine2026 URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/celebrate-latine-heritage-month-familia-bridging-generations-culture-and-ancestry/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T200000 DTSTAMP:20261008T032326 CREATED:20261006T155720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T160405Z UID:83455-1792155600-1792180800@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Celebrate Latine Heritage Month: Familia – Bridging Generations\, Culture and Ancestry Day 2 DESCRIPTION:Medgar Evers College\, CUNY invites students\, faculty\, staff\, and neighbors to join us in celebrating Latine Heritage Month! \nThis Fall\, our college community comes together to honor the diverse stories\, traditions\, and resilience of Hispanic communities under this year’s theme\, “Familia: Bridging Generations\, Culture and Ancestry.” \nJoin us for a series of gatherings that connect past and present through our collective identity. Come in and share with us the joy\, the culture\, and the spirit of our community! \nEvent Schedule & Locations\nDay 1: \n\nDate: Thursday\, October 15\, 2026\nTime: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM\nLocation: Charles E. Inniss Memorial Library\nAddress: 1650 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY 11226\n\nDay 2: \n\nDate: Friday\, October 16\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nLocation: Academic Building-1 (AB1) Lobby\nAddress: 1638 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY 11226\n\nRegistration\nDon’t miss out! Register online here: https://tinyurl.com/meclatine2026 URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/celebrate-latine-heritage-month-familia-bridging-generations-culture-and-ancestry-day-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTSTAMP:20261008T032326 CREATED:20261001T211037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T211442Z UID:83414-1792195200-1792281599@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Start of Dussehra/Dassera DESCRIPTION:Anniversary of the day when Rama killed the evil demon Ravana. Also known as Durga Puja\, which celebrates the goddess Durga. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Hindu \nTradition/Practices: The day is observed with country-wide processions carrying statues of Durga\, Saraswati\, Ganesha\, Lakshmi\, and more to nearby rivers or oceans and immersing them. Also\, effigies of Ravana are burned symbolizing the victory of good over evil and celebrations are held by lighting fireworks. \nDates: October 17 – October 21 URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/dussehra-dassera-2026/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTSTAMP:20261008T032326 CREATED:20261001T211332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T211812Z UID:83418-1793404800-1793491199@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Reformation Day DESCRIPTION:Commemorates the beginning of the Protestant Reformation in 1517. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Christian \nTradition/Practices: N/A \nDates: October 31 URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/reformation-day-2026/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTSTAMP:20261008T032326 CREATED:20261001T211223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T211223Z UID:83416-1793404800-1793491199@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Samhain DESCRIPTION:Celebrates the end of the harvest and beginning of winter. \nReligious/Ethnic Group: Pagan/Wiccan \nTradition/Practices: Modern and historical celebrations focus on honoring ancestors\, lighting fires\, and recognizing the thinning veil between the physical and spiritual worlds. \nDates: October 31 URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/samhain/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR