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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221201T113000
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SUMMARY:World Aids Day
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Office of Health Services and the Office of Student Life & Development \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, PLEASE CONTACT:\nOffice of Student Life & Development • studentlife@mec.cuny.edu\nOffice of Health Services • healthservices@mec.cuny.edu
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/world-aids-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T055229
CREATED:20221121T230334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T230334Z
UID:60991-1669816800-1669824000@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Transition Academy \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, PLEASE CONTACT:\nTransition Academy • transitionacademy@mec.cuny.edu
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/nyc-department-of-consumer-and-worker-protection-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T055229
CREATED:20221121T225639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T225639Z
UID:60989-1669809600-1669813200@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Healthy Relationship Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Center for Women’s Development and Male Development & Empowerment Center\, and CAMBA \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, PLEASE CONTACT:\nLisa Evelyn\, Center for Women’s Development • LEvelyn@mec.cuny.edu\nAndre Brereton\, Male Development & Empowerment Center • AnBrereton@mec.cuny.edu
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/healthy-relationship-workshop-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221130T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T055229
CREATED:20221121T230448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T230448Z
UID:60992-1669807800-1669813200@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:College Spirit Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Office of Student Life & Development and the Office of Health Service \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, PLEASE CONTACT:\nOffice of Student Life & Development • studentlife@mec.cuny.edu
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/college-spirit-wednesday-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T055229
CREATED:20221121T230006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T230006Z
UID:60990-1669806000-1669816800@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Students' Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Transition Academy \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, PLEASE CONTACT:\nTransition Academy • transitionacademy@mec.cuny.edu
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/students-resource-fair/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T055229
CREATED:20221121T231434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T231434Z
UID:60993-1669802400-1669816800@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:NYC Commission on Human Rights
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Transition Academy \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, PLEASE CONTACT:\nTransition Academy • transitionacademy@mec.cuny.edu
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/nyc-commission-on-human-rights/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T055229
CREATED:20221109T231753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T231753Z
UID:60967-1669143600-1669147200@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Dr. Iola Thompson: Arts Alive Fall 2022 Showcase
DESCRIPTION:  \nDepartment of Mass Communications\, Creative and Performing Arts and Speech Presents \nDr. Iola Thompson: Arts Alive Fall 2022 Showcase\nThe Awakening: Reclaiming Our Creative Spirits \nYou’re invited to Dr. Iola Thompson Arts Alive Fall 2022 performing arts dance showcase taking place from 7 PM to 8 PM on Tuesday\, November 22\, 2022\, at the Edison O. Jackson auditorium (AB1 building) at 1638 Bedford Avenue. \nDr. Iola Thompson Arts Alive is a bi-annual free community performing and visual arts showcase hosted by the Department of Mass Communications\, Creative and Performing Arts and Speech. \nSo\, JOIN US. Admission is free.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/dr-iola-thompson-arts-alive-fall-2022-showcase/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221122T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T055229
CREATED:20221121T232230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T232230Z
UID:60994-1669129200-1669136400@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Community Pantry
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Transition Academy \nFOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:\nTransition Academy • transitionacademy@mec.cuny.edu
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/community-pantry-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221122T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T055229
CREATED:20221121T232606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T232606Z
UID:60995-1669118400-1669125600@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Mindfulness/WTF-Resilience: Embracing the New
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Office of Counseling & Psychological Services\, Office of Health Services\, and Campus Chaplain Father Rivera \nFOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:\nCounseling and Psychological Services • cap@mec.cuny.edu\nOffice of Health Services • healthservices@mec.cuny.edu\nFr. Ralph Rivera\, Campus Chaplain • RRiverasj@mec.cuny.edu
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/mindfulness-wtf-resilience-embracing-the-new/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221121T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T055229
CREATED:20221121T232851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T232851Z
UID:60996-1669030200-1669039200@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Lunch with Ebbets Field Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Office of Student Life & Development \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, PLEASE CONTACT:\nOffice of Student Life & Development • studentlife@mec.cuny.edu
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/thanksgiving-lunch-with-ebbets-field-seniors/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T055229
CREATED:20221121T233020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T233020Z
UID:60997-1669024800-1669039200@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:CAMBA Homebase
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Transition Academy \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, PLEASE CONTACT:\nTransition Academy • transitionacademy@mec.cuny.edu
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/camba-homebase/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T055229
CREATED:20221121T224952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T224952Z
UID:60985-1669017600-1669050000@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Fireside Career Chat With Employers
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Office of Career Management Services \nFOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:\nOffice of Career Management Services • mec-career@mec.cuny.edu
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/fireside-career-chat-with-employers/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T055229
CREATED:20221122T190833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T190833Z
UID:60998-1668931200-1668949200@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Diabetes Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Transition Academy\, Office of Health Services\,\nand Freshman Year Program \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, PLEASE CONTACT:\nTransition Academy • transitionacademy@mec.cuny.edu\nOffice of Health Services • healthservices@mec.cuny.edu\nLystra Huggins\, Freshman Year Program • LHuggins@mec.cuny.edu
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/diabetes-awareness-week/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T055229
CREATED:20221005T142738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T142738Z
UID:60954-1668852000-1668866400@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Spring 2023 Open House
DESCRIPTION:  \nProspective students and parents are invited to explore our college and learn more information about applying\, our academic programs and campus resources. \nLocation: 1638 Bedford Avenue \nContact the Office of Admissions & Recruitment for more information call 718.270.6024 or email MECAdmissions@mec.cuny.edu
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/spring-2023-open-house/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260519T055229
CREATED:20221122T191031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T191031Z
UID:60999-1668852000-1668859200@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Combat Hunger Week
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Transition Academy \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, PLEASE CONTACT:\nTransition Academy • transitionacademy@mec.cuny.edu
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/combat-hunger-week-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T055229
CREATED:20221122T191401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T191401Z
UID:61001-1668772800-1668776400@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Combat Hunger Week
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Transition Academy \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, PLEASE CONTACT:\nTransition Academy • transitionacademy@mec.cuny.edu
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/combat-hunger-week-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T055229
CREATED:20221122T191243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T191243Z
UID:61000-1668772800-1668776400@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Students’ Weekly Check-in
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations Services \nFOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:\nAnthony Phifer\, Accessibility and Accommodations Services • APhifer@mec.cuny.edu
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/students-weekly-check-in-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T055229
CREATED:20221122T191658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T191658Z
UID:61002-1668769200-1668776400@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Diabetes Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:DIABETES AWARENESS WEEK\nSponsored by the Transition Academy\, Office of Health Services\, and Freshman Year Program \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, PLEASE CONTACT:\nTransition Academy • transitionacademy@mec.cuny.edu\nOffice of Health Services • healthservices@mec.cuny.edu\nLystra Huggins\, Freshman Year Program • LHuggins@mec.cuny.edu
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/diabetes-awareness-week-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T055229
CREATED:20221122T205911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T205911Z
UID:61004-1668682800-1668690000@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Diabetes Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Transition Academy\, Office of Health Services\, and Freshman Year Program \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, PLEASE CONTACT:\nTransition Academy • transitionacademy@mec.cuny.edu\nOffice of Health Services • healthservices@mec.cuny.edu\nLystra Huggins\, Freshman Year Program • LHuggins@mec.cuny.edu
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/diabetes-awareness-week-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221117T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T055229
CREATED:20221122T205738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T205738Z
UID:61003-1668654000-1668704400@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Combat Hunger Week
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Transition Academy \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, PLEASE CONTACT:\nTransition Academy • transitionacademy@mec.cuny.edu
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/combat-hunger-week-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T055229
CREATED:20221122T210127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T210127Z
UID:61005-1668600000-1668607200@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Midday Madness
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Department of Athletics & Intramurals and the Office of Student Life & Development \nFOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:\nChetara Murphy\, Athletics & Intramurals • CMurphy@mec.cuny.edu
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/midday-madness/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T055229
CREATED:20221122T210719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T210719Z
UID:61007-1668592800-1668607200@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Combat Hunger Week
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Transition Academy \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, PLEASE CONTACT:\nTransition Academy • transitionacademy@mec.cuny.edu
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/combat-hunger-week-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T055229
CREATED:20221122T210453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T210453Z
UID:61006-1668592800-1668603600@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Diabetes Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Transition Academy\, Office of Health Services\, and Freshman Year Program \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\, PLEASE CONTACT:\nTransition Academy • transitionacademy@mec.cuny.edu\nOffice of Health Services • healthservices@mec.cuny.edu\nLystra Huggins\, Freshman Year Program • LHuggins@mec.cuny.edu
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/diabetes-awareness-week-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221120
DTSTAMP:20260519T055229
CREATED:20221109T150106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T150106Z
UID:60966-1668384000-1668902399@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Combat Hunger Week 2022
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the Transition Academy in combatting hunger at Medgar Evers College. Students should not have to go hungry while worrying about their next meal\, or choosing between a MetroCard and groceries. Visit the Cougar Country Pantry from November 14th to November 19th and pick up a care package. \nLocation: Cougar Country Food Pantry – Room S-317  \nMonday: 10AM – 12PM\nTuesday: 3PM – 7PM (In front of AB1\, 1638 Bedford Avenue)\nWednesday: 10AM – 2PM\nThursday: 10AM – 12PM\nFriday: 5PM – 7PM\nSaturday: 10AM – 12PM \nFor information contact Waleek Boone at 718-270-6988
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/combat-hunger-week/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T055229
CREATED:20221102T165901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T165901Z
UID:60965-1668088800-1668099600@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Beyond the Court
DESCRIPTION:Medgar Evers College in collaboration with the National Basketball Association (NBA) presents Beyond the Court: A Look at Careers Inside the NBA. NBA Executives will share their career journey and the opportunities available now. \n\n\n\n\nMarketing\nPlayer Development\nPlayer Relations\nWNBA Partner Management\n\n\n\n\nGaming and New Business\nInternship Opportunities\nand much more\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, November 10\, 2022| 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM\nEOJ Auditorium | 1638 Bedford Avenue \nView Flyer
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/beyond-the-court/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220310T190000
DTSTAMP:20260519T055229
CREATED:20220227T002615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220227T002615Z
UID:60870-1646935200-1646938800@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Women's HerStory Month: Music Showcase Featuring Ashley Keiko
DESCRIPTION:Saxophonist\, composer\, singer\, and songwriter Ashley Keiko will perform and discuss her musical journey\, inspiration\, and industry challenges with MEC Professor Glenn McMillan\, Department of Mass Communications\, Creative and Performing Arts\, and Speech. \nFor information about Ashley Keiko\, visit www.ashleykeiko.com. \nDate: Thursday\, March 10\nTime: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm \nRegister in advance for this session: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvd-qppjkpGtV-8gNCKVJzVpmvS9J9CPpd \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/womens-herstory-month-music-showcase-featuring-ashley-keiko/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220308T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220308T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T055229
CREATED:20220227T002503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220227T002503Z
UID:60869-1646740800-1646744400@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Women's HerStory Month: Quench: LGBTQIA+ Virtual Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:The Medgar Evers College LGBTQIA+ Faculty/Staff Committee invites all to their monthly social space to share and connect as an LGBTQIA+ community at Medgar Evers College. For Women’s HerStory Month\, the discussion will center around the lives and words of trailblazing LBTQI+ women of color such as Marsha P. Johnson\, Audre Lorde\, Pauli Murray\, and bell hooks. Allies are welcome! \nDate: Tuesday\, March 8\nTime: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nRegister in advance for this session:  TBA
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/womens-herstory-month-quench-lgbtqia-virtual-social-hour/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220307T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220307T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T055229
CREATED:20220227T002345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220227T002345Z
UID:60868-1646652600-1646658000@www.mec.cuny.edu
SUMMARY:Women's HerStory Month: Healing Through Our Crown
DESCRIPTION:This hybrid presentation offers a hands-on look at the history of head wrapping\, from pre-slavery to today\, and its significance on the mental health of those who wear headwraps. There will also be demonstrations on different head-wrapping styles and raffles for head-wrapping fabric.  \nDate: Monday\, March 7\nTime: 11:30 am -1:00 pm\nLocation: On-Campus (Charlotte\, please provide the place)  and virtually via Zoom \nYou must register for in-person or virtual attendance via these links: \nRegister in advance to attend this event virtually:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkduCorzouH9XaTT61UPzyqZhxLZ3_L5bl \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting. \nLimited in-person availability by signing up through this link: \nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4BACA72AA2FF2-head
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/womens-herstory-month-healing-through-our-crown/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220306T193000
DTSTAMP:20260519T055229
CREATED:20220302T150319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T150319Z
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SUMMARY:“Writers on Writing” Radio Show
DESCRIPTION:About the Episode\nDr. Brenda M. Greene interviews Maurice Carlos Ruffin\, author of a book of short stories\, The Ones Who Don’t Say They Love You (One World/Random House\, 2021). Ruffin explores the complexity of Black life in New Orleans and presents the stories of those whose voices are invisible\, silenced\, and marginalized. His stories focus on themes such as social and environmental justice\, homelessness\, domestic abuse\, drugs\, the LBGTQ community\, and the Black Lives Matter Movement. Greene and Ruffin discuss his writing process\, the themes in his stories\, and the role of Black literature. \nAbout the Guest\nMaurice Carlos Ruffin is the author of The Ones Who Don’t Say They Love You\, which was published by One World/Random House in August 2021. His first book\, We Cast a Shadow\, was a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award\, the Dayton Literary Peace Prize\, and the PEN America Open Book Prize. Ruffin is the winner of several literary prizes\, including the Iowa Review Award in fiction. A New Orleans native\, Ruffin is a professor of creative writing at Louisiana State University\, and the 2020–2021 John and Renee Grisham Writer-in-Residence at the University of Mississippi. \nSelect episodes of “Writers on Writing” can now be heard on the new CBL YouTube channel. Explore our digital archives! \nEmail writers@mec.cuny.edu for more information.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/writers-on-writing-radio-show-24/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220227T193000
DTSTAMP:20260519T055229
CREATED:20220217T215134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T215134Z
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SUMMARY:Writers on Writing” Radio Show (Replay)
DESCRIPTION:About the Episode\nDr. Brenda Greene interviews Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr.\, author of the New York Times best seller Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own (Crown\, 2020). Drs. Greene and Glaude discuss concepts that frame Glaude’s discussion of Baldwin. These include “The Big Lie\,” “White Fear\,” “Disremembering\,” and “Aftertimes.” Glaude discusses his motivation for writing the book which is a blend of the impact of Baldwin on Glaude’s personal life and an analysis of Baldwin’s views on issues such as race\, politics\, the civil rights movements\, and democracy in America. Greene and Glaude also discuss critical race theory\, HBCUs\, the role of the artist\, and writers and philosophers who have impacted his life. \nAbout the Guest\nDr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr. is a passionate educator\, author\, political commentator\, and public intellectual who examines the complex dynamics of the American experience. His writings\, including Democracy in Black: How Race Still Enslaves the American Soul\, In a Shade of Blue: Pragmatism and the Politics of Black America\, and his most recent\, the New York Times best seller Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own\, take an exhaustive look at Black communities\, the difficulties of race in the United States\, and the challenges we face as a democracy. Glaude is the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor and Chair of the Department of African American Studies at Princeton University. \nSelect episodes of “Writers on Writing” can now be heard on the new CBL YouTube channel. Explore our digital archives! \nEmail writers@mec.cuny.edu for more information.
URL:https://www.mec.cuny.edu/event/writers-on-writing-radio-show-replay-26/
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