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National Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrates the contributions, heritage, and culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Religious/Ethnic Group: American Tradition/Practices: During Hispanic Heritage Month, many cities will…
Pitru Paksha or Shraadh
16 days in the Hindu calendar in which ancestors are remembered through the offering of prayers, food, and water Religious/Ethnic Group: Hindu…
Mabon
Celebration marking the autumnal equinox in the Pagan and Wiccan religions. Religious/Ethnic Group: Pagan/Wiccan Tradition/Practices: Practitioners pick apples, a common symbol of…
Open House Registration
Thank You for Your Interest Thank you for your interest in our recent open house! The event took place on November 16,…
Rosh Hashanah
Sometimes known as the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of the world and is the beginning of the Days of…
Coptic New Year/Nayrouz
A feast day that celebrates the beginning of the Coptic New Year. In addition, it memorializes both martyrs and confessors in the…
Arbaeen
Arbaeen marks the 40th day after Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad. Religious/Ethnic Group: Muslim (Shia)…
Convocation 2024 & Founders Recognition
Please join us on Thursday, September 26, 2024, for Founders’ Recognition and Freshman Convocation as we honor the founders of Medgar Evers College, welcome…
A Brief Introduction to Free Speech for the Student Community
What is Free Speech? Free speech or free expression refers to the constitutional right, protected by the First Amendment, to express opinions,…
Medgar Evers College’s Transition Academy receives major grant through Gerstner Philanthropies
BROOKLYN, NY — Aiming to aid Medgar Evers College in its ongoing mission to serve students at all levels, the Louis V….