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Christmas
A Christian holiday commemorating the birth of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Religious/Ethnic Group: Christian Tradition/Practices: Christmas is celebrated with the…
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the evening or entire day before Christmas Day, the festival commemorating the birth of Jesus. Religious/Ethnic Group: Christian Tradition/Practices:…
Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday
Guru Gobind Singh is the tenth Sikh Guru and spiritual master. This date commemorates the day he was born. Religious/Ethnic Group: Sikh…
Our Lady of Guadalupe (Feast)
This celebration commemorates the appearance of Mary to the Mexican peasant Juan Diego in 1531. Religious/Ethnic Group: Christian Tradition/Practices: The night before…
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
The day that Roman Catholics celebrate Mary’s conception without original sin Religious/Ethnic Group: Roman Catholic Tradition/Practices: As a holy day of obligation…
Bodhi Day
Bodhi Day is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that Gautama Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. Religious/Ethnic Group: Buddhist…
My MEC Story: Deeply personal loss and sacrifice? Been there. But it has led to unimaginable blessings.
Editor’s note: My MEC Story is an occasional series featuring students and alumni at Medgar Evers College with unique stories — and…
A native of Guyana, Steve Hemraj found an inclusive, inspiring and safe home at Medgar Evers College
By David Gil de Rubio | dgilderubio@mec.cuny.edu Currently the Patient Outreach Coordinator for the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation, Steve Hemraj, Class of 2009,…
First Time Homebuyers Workshop
The Dubois Bunche Center presents a First Time Homebuyers Workshop, in partnership with Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) and U.S. Department of Housing…
Active Shooter Training for Students
The Office of Public Safety (OPS) is inviting all students to an important “Active Shooter Awareness Training.” Please join OPS on Monday,…