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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T200000 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240311T195500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T195500Z UID:63985-1711045800-1711051200@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:National Black Writers Conference: Tiya Miles in conversation with Brenda M. Greene DESCRIPTION:Tiya Miles in conversation with Brenda M. Greene\nEdison O. Jackson Auditorium *\nEmcee: Maria DeLongoria\n6:30 pm to 8:00 pm \nDrawing on award-winning Miles’s historical works\, Greene will engage the National Book Award winner in a conversation on the process she uses in her writing\, including the work All That She Carried. Greene will also inquire about the challenges of using fiction to recreate history. URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/national-black-writers-conference-tiya-miles-in-conversation-with-brenda-m-greene/ LOCATION:Edison O. Jackson Auditorium\, 1638 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States CATEGORIES:National Black Writers Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240311T195134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T195134Z UID:63981-1711035000-1711040400@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:National Black Writers Conference: Dramatic Reading from the Dr. Edith Rock Writing Workshop for Elders DESCRIPTION:Dramatic Reading from the Dr. Edith Rock Writing Workshop for Elders\nEdison O. Jackson Auditorium *\n3:30 pm to 5:00 pm \nThe program will share our writing elders’ work that aligns with the Conference theme. As people of African descent who have lived through six or more decades\, these writers are witnesses to the desecration of the natural world and the Black and Brown people who have lived in harmony with it. Their presentation will focus on the environment as they seek to answer the thematic question: Where Do We Go From Here? URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/national-black-writers-conference-dramatic-reading-from-the-dr-edith-rock-writing-workshop-for-elders/ LOCATION:Edison O. Jackson Auditorium\, 1638 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States CATEGORIES:National Black Writers Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T123000 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240311T195005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T201839Z UID:63978-1711018800-1711024200@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:National Black Writers Conference: Virtual Scholarly Presentations on Conference Theme DESCRIPTION:Virtual Scholarly Presentations on Conference Theme\nSponsor: African American Studies Committee of the College Language Association\nThis is a virtual event (online only)\n11:00 am to 12:30 pm \nThis virtual program is a presentation of scholarly papers submitted and accepted in response to a Call for Papers. Topics will examine how the NBWC2024 theme is connected to the Black experience or Black culture and how it is expressed or expanded in the works created by the honorees of the Conference. URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/national-black-writers-conference-virtual-scholarly-presentations-on-conference-theme/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:National Black Writers Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240311T194825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T194825Z UID:63976-1711015200-1711022400@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:National Black Writers Conference: Re-envisioning Our Lives through Literature DESCRIPTION:Re-Envisioning Our Lives through Literature (ROLL)\nYouth Program \nFor High School Students\nFounders Auditorium *\n10:00 am to 12:00 pm\nJennifer Baker in conversation with Jason Reynolds \nFor Elementary School Students\nAB1 Dining Hall *\n10:00 am to 12:00 pm\nRenée Watson\, Cheryl Hudson\, and Wade Hudson \nThe ROLL events are targeted to participating NYC schools in the ROLL program. For more information\, please email Mara Prater\, ROLL Program Director\, at info@centerforblackliterature.org. URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/national-black-writers-conference-re-envisioning-our-lives-through-literature/ LOCATION:Founders Auditorium\, 1650 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States CATEGORIES:National Black Writers Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T203000 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240311T193312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T194522Z UID:63970-1710959400-1710966600@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:National Black Writers Conference: Michael Eric Dyson\, Keynote Speaker DESCRIPTION:Opening Keynote:\nAll That We Carry\, Where Do We Go From Here?\nFarah Jasmine Griffin in conversation with Michael Eric Dyson\nEmcee: Brenda M. Greene\nFounders Auditorium *\n6:30 pm to 8:30 pm\nThis is a FREE Event\n \nDrawing on the theme of the Conference\, All That We Carry: Where Do We Go From Here?\, Griffin will engage Michael Eric Dyson in a conversation on how we move forward in a public space characterized by environmental racism\, social injustice\, an attack on the Black body\, domestic violence and terrorism\, and an absence of empathy and peace. URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/national-black-writers-conference-michael-eric-dyson-keynote-speaker/ LOCATION:Founders Auditorium\, 1650 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States CATEGORIES:National Black Writers Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240320 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240322 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240301T191511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T191511Z UID:63521-1710892800-1711065599@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Nowruz DESCRIPTION:Nowruz is a celebration that marks the end of an old year and the beginning of a new one and is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox. \nReligious / Ethnic Group – Zoroastrian \nTradition and Practices – A traditional ancient Iranian festival celebrating the first day of Spring and the Iranian New Year. Also celebrated as New Year’s Day in Baha’i tradition (Naw-Ruz). (This date may vary based on region or sect.) URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/nowruz-2024/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240320 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240321 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240301T191142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T191142Z UID:63519-1710892800-1710979199@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Feast of Naw-ruz DESCRIPTION:Occurring on the vernal equinox\, this day celebrates the Persian and the Baha’i New Year. \nReligious / Ethnic Group – Baha’i \nTradition and Practices – Nowruz is celebrated by people reuniting with their family and friends. Right before the arrival of the new year\, families gather and exchange wishes\, with the eldest distributing sweets and young children receiving coins and presents. URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/feast-of-naw-ruz-2024/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T200000 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240311T193100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T194601Z UID:63968-1710871200-1710878400@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:National Black Writers Conference: Poetry Slam DESCRIPTION:NBWC2024 Poetry Slam\nSponsor: Office of Student Life at Medgar Evers College\nMedgar Evers College Welcome Center *\n6:00 pm to 8:00 pm\nThis is a FREE Event. Register online today: https://bit.ly/nbwc2024eventbrite\n \nThis event is presented in partnership with the Office of Student Life at Medgar Evers College. Get ready for a night of unforgettable performance\, good vibes\, and endless inspiration at our annual open mic night! URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/national-black-writers-conference-poetry-slam/ CATEGORIES:National Black Writers Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T200000 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240311T192934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T194627Z UID:63966-1710871200-1710878400@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:National Black Writers Conference: Film Presentation & Discussion DESCRIPTION:Film Presentation and Discussion\nCo-Sponsors: African Voices and CBL’s National Black Writers Conference\nEdison O. Jackson Auditorium *\n6:00 pm to 8:00 pm\nThis is a FREE Event. Register online today: https://bit.ly/nbwc2024eventbrite \nCelebrating its 27th year\, Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival & Lecture Series returns to the National Black Writers Conference to screen another series of thought-provoking films followed by a moderated discussion and audience Q&A. \nArt\, Play & Joy: A Revolutionary Act of Faith & Healing\nJoin us for an evening of short films representing the art of finding joy in our lives. From the games we played as young girls to the use of art to heal during challenging times\, women hold space for themselves and their community in this selection of girl power films! URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/national-black-writers-conference-film-presentation-discussion/ LOCATION:Edison O. Jackson Auditorium\, 1638 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States CATEGORIES:National Black Writers Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T180000 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240206T212610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T032935Z UID:63002-1710784800-1710784800@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:A Conversation with DONNA HILL\, an American Author and Professor DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate conversation with author and MEC Assistant Professor Donna Hill to discuss her recent book\, I Am Ayah-The Way Home. Set amid Sag Harbor’s vibrant African American history\, I Am Ayah is the rich story of discovering oneself\, family legacy\, true love and finding the way home…no matter how long the journey takes. Publishers Weekly’s Starred Review writes\, “Hill manages to make the present and past story lines equally captivating.” While Kirkus Reviews writes that elements “echo those in Octavia E. Butler’s Kindred.” \nBook signing to follow. \n\n\n \nDonna Hill\n Guest Speaker\n \n\n \nMarilyn Morton-Anderson\n Moderator\n \n\n \nYvonee Torres Bratcher\n Moderator \n \n\nLocation:\n1638 Bedford Avenue • Edison O. Jackson Auditorium • 6:00pm \n\n RSVP Now!\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \nDonna Hill\nAuthor/Professor \nDonna Hill is an Assistant Professor of Professional Writing at Medgar Evers College. She began her literary career in 1987 writing short stories. Since that time she has more than 100 published titles to her credit since her first novel was released in 1990. Three of her novels have been adapted for television. She has been featured in Essence\, the New York Daily News\, USA Today\, Today’s Black Woman\, and Black Enterprise among many others. She has received numerous awards for her body of work—which cross several genres– including The Career Achievement Award\, and The Zora Neale Hurston Literary Award among others\, as well as commendations for her community service. Donna is a graduate of Goddard College with an MFA in Creative Writing. Her novel Confessions In B-Flat\, received a Starred review from Publisher’s Weekly and is being adapted for the screen by Amblin Partners and executive produced by Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer. Her latest novel is I Am Ayah—The Way Home\, which also received a starred review from Publisher’s Weekly and compared to elements in Octavia Butler’s Kindred by Kirkus Reviews. In April 2023 Donna and her colleague Dr. Cristina Migliaccio were awarded a Black\, Race\, and Ethnic Studies (BRES) Curriculum Faculty Fellow Grant from the CUNY Graduate Center. \n\nMarilyn Morton-Anderson\nAKALiteraries Book Club \nMarilyn Morton-Anderson was born in Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania. After graduation from high school\, she attended college in the mid-west. \nMs. Anderson graduated from college and moved to New York to begin a career in Education. Her first position was in Brooklyn\, New York as a certified Kindergarten teacher in a city run day care center. She remained there as the head teacher for seven years. \nThe next six years Marilyn taught in the Bronx\, New York in the parochial school system. There she taught grades four through seven in Mathematics. \nFrom the Bronx her career took her to Mount Vernon\, New York in Westchester County. Ms. Anderson taught grades five and six in elementary school. Marilyn moved on to middle school where she became department head in Mathematics. \nLater she became Assistant Principal. During the summer months she was principal of the High School Summer School Program. \nMarilyn Morton-Anderson retired as a Middle School Principal in 2016. \nShe promised herself to step foot on all seven continents after retirement. Marilyn successfully visited four continents before the Covid 19 Pandemic halted travel. \nMarilyn is the proud mother of two adult children. Ms. Anderson is a member of the Bronx Chapter\, Eta Omega Omega\, of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority\, Incorporated. She is also an active member of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) Westchester Section\, Zete Eta Chapter of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa (NSPDK) of Westchester\, and Jack & Jill Associates of Westchester. \nMs. Morton-Anderson has always been a lover of all genres of books and literature. \n\nYvonne Torres-Bratcher\nAKALiteraries Book Club \nYvonne Torres – Bratcher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She holds a master’s degree in social work from Columbia University. Currently she serves as the Senior Director of Clinical Services in a Hospital for Behavioral Health and Drug addiction recovery. She has over 30 years of experience serving clients that experience social determinants of health insecurities. She has private practices where she has worked with her clients to achieve goals and set reasonable expectations. She mostly enjoys reading and discussing books\, she reads an average of 3 – 4 books a month. URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/a-conversation-with-donna-hill-an-american-author-and-professor/ CATEGORIES:Women's History Month 2024 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240318 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240319 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240301T190836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T190847Z UID:63517-1710720000-1710806399@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Clean Monday DESCRIPTION:The beginning of Great Lent for Eastern Christian churches\, which starts 40 days before Orthodox Easter (Pascha)\, counting Sundays. \nReligious / Ethnic Group – Eastern Christian \nTradition and Practices – Clean Monday is celebrated with outdoor excursions\, the consumption of shellfish and other fasting ood\, a special kind of azyme breadm baked only on that\, named “Iagana” and the widespread custom of flying kites. URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/clean-monday-2024/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240317 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240318 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240301T190520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T190544Z UID:63515-1710633600-1710719999@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:St. Patrick’s Day DESCRIPTION:Feast day of the patron saint of Ireland. In the U.S.\, a secular version is celebrated by people of all faiths through appreciation of all things Irish. \nReligious / Ethnic Group – Christian \nTradition and Practices – St. Patrick’s Day observes of the death of St. Patrick\, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture with parades\, special food\, music and dancing. URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/st-patricks-day-2024/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T153000 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240226T175920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T203914Z UID:63356-1710424800-1710430200@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Spill the Tea DESCRIPTION:The Office of Student Life and Development In Collaboration with the Office of Health Services\, the Office of Counseling & Psychological Services\, & the Women’s History Month Committee invites you to: \nLet’s Spill the Tea on Mental Health! My Mental Health Matters Tea Party! \nA conversation on mental health. Enjoy a cup of freshly brewed tea and pastries while discussing Mental Health & Social Media\, “The Social Dilemma: Is it time to power down?” \nDate: Thursday\, March 14\, 2024 \nTime: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM \nLocation: President Conference Center (B1008) 1638 Bedford Avenue \nRSVP for this event using the link: https://tinyurl.com/OSLDMARCH2024EVENTSRSVP \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, PLEASE CONTACT: Office of Student Life & Development • StudentLife@mec.cuny.edu / Office of Health Services • HealthServices@mec.cuny.edu URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/spill-the-tea/ LOCATION:B1008\, 1650 Bedford Avenue (Bedford Building)\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States CATEGORIES:Women's History Month 2024 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T150000 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240207T153929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T211249Z UID:63024-1710421200-1710428400@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Empowering Women through Information DESCRIPTION:Office of Kings County District Attorney Eric Gonzalez in collaboration with the Medgar Evers College Women’s History Month Committee Presents: \nHow to avoid the pitfalls of scams and social media propaganda. \nLocation:\n1638 Bedford Avenue • Edison O. Jackson Auditorium and 1st Floor Lobby \nTime:\n1:00pm – 3:00pm URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/empowering-women-through-information/ CATEGORIES:Women's History Month 2024 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T150000 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240312T180258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T180258Z UID:64060-1710327600-1710342000@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Annual Health and Wellness Fair DESCRIPTION:TREASURE YOUR HEALTH – IT’S YOUR GOLDEN TICKET \nJoin the Office of Health Services for its annual Health & Wellness Fair. During the event\, each individual will have the opportunity to: \n\n\n\nMeet a variety of community-based wellness providers;\nGet health information and resources;\nGet free health screenings; and\nDiscover new ways to be a healthier person\n\n\n\nAnnually\, the health fair brings together health organizations throughout New York City with services aimed at assisting individuals in developing healthier lifestyles. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, PLEASE CONTACT: Office of Health Services • healthservices@mec.cuny.edu URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/annual-health-and-wellness-fair/ LOCATION:AB-1 Lobby\, 1638 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T133000 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240206T212435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T150607Z UID:63000-1710156600-1710163800@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Women in Leadership: Breaking Barriers and Shaping the Future DESCRIPTION:Women’s History Month in collaboration with the Center for Law and Social Justice\, Medgar Evers College Presents: \nA Panel Discussion with women who have broken the glass ceiling in their current position or are serving as the first in their current position. \n\n\n \nLurie Daniel Favors\, Esq.\nModerator\n\n\nLurie Daniel Favors\, Esq. serves as Executive Director at the Center for Law and Social Justice. She is an activist and attorney with a long-standing commitment to racial and social justice. Ms. Daniel Favors earned her J.D. from New York University\, where she was a Root-Tilden-Kern public interest scholar. She graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a BA in African and African American Studies\, with a Minor in Spanish Language. \nMs. Daniel Favors started her legal career as an attorney in the New York offices of Proskauer Rose LLP and Manatt Phelps and Phillips\, LLP. She also served as a federal court law clerk in the chambers of the Honorable Sterling Johnson\, Jr.\, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. She later founded Daniel Favors Law PLLC\, a law firm that focused on economic and racial justice. \nBefore completing law school\, Ms. Daniel Favors co-founded Sankofa Community Empowerment\, Inc.\, a non-profit organization designed to educate and empower communities of African descent. She later co-founded Breaking the Cycle Consulting Services LLC\, which specializes in creating comprehensive professional development for educators\, youth education programs and family engagement workshops designed to address the crisis in urban education through the use of culturally responsive teaching. Ms. Daniel Favors hosts the Lurie Daniel Favors Show on Sirius XM’s Urban View Network. \nMs. Daniel Favors is a contributing author to The Birth of a Nation: Nat Turner and the Making of a Movement. She has also penned Afro State of Mind: Memories of a Nappy Headed Black Girl\, a coming of age story about a Black girl fighting to find her place in a world where her hair texture and skin color did not fit the accepted beauty standard. Through an examination of the history of African textured hair and racism\, Ms. Daniel Favors identifies Black hair\, identity\, skin color and self-esteem as areas that are ripe with potential for personal and political power. \nMs. Daniel Favors adheres to the West African principle of sankofa and believes one must use the past in order to understand the present and build for a brighter future. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Incorporated. You can follow her on Twitter; Instagram; or Facebook. \nPanelist: \n\nShuda Setty- CUNY Law School Dean\nEmelyn Stuart\, CEO\, Stuart Cinema and Cafe\n\nLocation: \n1638 Bedford Avenue • Edison O. Jackson Auditorium • 11:30am \n\n\n\n\n\nOnline Register Form\nSecure your spot at our in-person event with convenient online registration. \n\n\n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/women-in-leadership-breaking-barriers-and-shaping-the-future/ CATEGORIES:Women's History Month 2024 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T185800 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T192900 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240301T185820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T185857Z UID:63513-1710097080-1712690940@www.mec.cuny.edu 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T190000 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240126T223231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T223231Z UID:62838-1709989200-1710010800@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Psi Lambda Omega Chapter DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/psi-lambda-omega-chapter/ LOCATION:Founders Auditorium\, 1650 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240126T223124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T223124Z UID:62836-1709989200-1710003600@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:MEC Dancers Rehearsal DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/mec-dancers-rehearsal-3/ LOCATION:Founders Auditorium\, 1650 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T173000 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240126T223530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T223530Z UID:62840-1709971200-1710005400@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:26th Annual John A. Gibbs 2024 Conference on Environmental Issues DESCRIPTION:Locations: Founders Auditorium and rotunda area\, B1008 & Art Room B1009 (for breakfast only)\, 1st-floor lobby area to display posters)\, room 312 and Cafeteria URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/26th-annual-john-a-gibbs-2024-conference-on-environmental-issues/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240126T222942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T222942Z UID:62834-1709924400-1709931600@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Jack and Jill Teen Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/jack-and-jill-teen-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Edison O. Jackson Auditorium\, 1638 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240126T222752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T222752Z UID:62831-1709917200-1709931600@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:SGA: Faculty/Staff vs Student Fundraising Volleyball Game DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/sga-faculty-staff-vs-student-fundraising-volleyball-game/ LOCATION:Gym\, 1150 Carroll St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240310 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240301T185450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T185450Z UID:63511-1709856000-1710028799@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Maha Shivaratri DESCRIPTION:Hindu celebration of the birth of Lord Shiva. \nReligious / Ethnic Group – Hindu \nTradition and Practices – On the day of Maha Shivratri\, people fast the whole day and night. Almost all temples dedicated to Lord Shiva see a huge congregation of devotees from the early hours of the morning. Pujas are performed before the lingam (idol)\, after which people take a bath in the holy water of the Ganga river. URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/maha-shivaratri-2024/ CATEGORIES:Religous and Ethnic Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240126T222115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T222128Z UID:62829-1709820000-1709845200@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:ABSW Fundraising Gala DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/absw-fundraising-gala/ LOCATION:AB1 Dining Hall END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T140000 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240226T180735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T123603Z UID:63360-1709816400-1712239200@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Yoga and Meditation Series DESCRIPTION:Women’s History Month in collaboration with the Medgar Evers College Multimedia Dance Studio Presents: Elevate your well-being and discover techniques to enhance mental clarity and focus. \nMindfulMEC offers 5 FREE yoga classes March through April 2024. These classes are taught by a certified\, dynamic\, and highly experienced teacher. Classes focus not just on physical fitness and health but also on connecting to our center and finding peace through meditation-in-movement. \nAll classes are open to students\, faculty\, and staff with a current and valid MEC ID. \nThese classes require registration. Seating is limited. \nLocation: 1150 Carroll Street\, 2nd Floor – Carroll Dance Studio\, Room 223\nDates: Every Thursday from March 7 – April 4\, 2024\nTime: 1:00pm – 2:00pm \n \nMaria-Luisa Ruiz is a French Professor at Medgar Evers College. She is a certified yoga instructor with more than 700 hours of training done in the Yoga School of New York\, which follows the tradition of TKV Desikachar founder of the Viniyoga of Yoga. In this tradition\, the connection with breath and the heart chakra is the most important one. The need of each individual practitioner is placed at the center of the experience and there is plenty of room to adjust and modify the postures done in a slow pace. Maria-Luisa Ruiz is also trained in Vedic Chant. She plays the violin and practices the 5 rhythms\, a meditative dance practice created by Gabrielle Roth. \n\nSeats are limited. Register Now! \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/yoga-and-meditation-series/ CATEGORIES:Women's History Month 2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/pexels-oluremi-adebayo-2908175-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240126T221919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T221919Z UID:62827-1709722800-1709730000@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Ebbets Field Community Day Lunch DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/ebbets-field-community-day-lunch/ LOCATION:B1008\, 1650 Bedford Avenue (Bedford Building)\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T190000 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240126T221544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T221544Z UID:62823-1709660700-1709665200@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:NSLS DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/nsls/ LOCATION:Edison O. Jackson Auditorium\, 1638 Bedford Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T150000 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240206T212939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T013816Z UID:62997-1709551800-1709564400@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Women's History Month Opening Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Join us in Bedford’s Founders Auditorium to kick things off with a parade of flags\, a steelpan performance and a keynote speaker from MTA NYC\, then lunch in the AB1 cafeteria to sample a variety of ethnic dishes! \n\n\n\nKeynote\nSpeaker\nRev. Monica DeCosta is COO at MTA NYC. Rev. DaCosta is a multifaceted leader\, ordained itinerant preacher and inspiring educator\, serving as the head pastor at Christ’s First Presbyterian Church In Hempstead\, NY. \n\n\n\n\nPerformer\nTravis Roberts teaches steelpan in NY schools. The native of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is now the President of CASYM Inc.\, Vice President of USSA\, and the manager of the Brooklyn Steel Orchestra. He has also performed in numerous events all over the county. \n\n\n\n  URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/womens-history-month-opening-ceremony/ CATEGORIES:Women's History Month 2024 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T140000 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240126T221424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T221424Z UID:62821-1709550000-1709560800@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Women’s History Month Safe Space Seminar DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/womens-history-month-safe-space-seminar/ LOCATION:B1008\, 1650 Bedford Avenue (Bedford Building)\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T180000 DTSTAMP:20260524T161549 CREATED:20240126T221313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T221313Z UID:62819-1709470800-1709488800@www.mec.cuny.edu SUMMARY:Jack and Jill Mother's Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/jack-and-jill-mothers-meeting/ LOCATION:AB1 Dining Hall END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR