May - Summer Events

HERITAGE CELEBRATION

Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Arts presentations, lectures and discussions highlight the culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands.

DISTINGUISHED FACULTY LECTURE

From Image to Meaning: A Celebration of Cultural Diversity through Mandarin Chinese

May 3, 2010
Technology Center, Ellipse (Room 8180)

Presenter: Liya Li, PhD, Professor of English and Chinese

An illustrated discussion of the reflection of Chinese aesthetics and ideology in Chinese characters.

CEREMONY

Rockland Community College Scholarship Awards

May 17, 2010
Cultural Arts Theater

The RCC Scholarship Awards Ceremony distributes more than $200,000 in scholarships to new and continuing RCC students.

CEREMONY

Nurse Pinning

May 25, 2010
Cultural Arts Theater

Graduating students of the RCC Nursing Program proclaim the Nightingale Pledge and receive their school pin at this traditional ceremony witnessed by family and friends.

MUSIC & FIREWORKS

Celebration of Liberty & Pride

June 27, 2010
Athletic Fields

The Town of Ramapo presents musical entertainment ending with a spectacular fireworks display.

THEATER

Shakespeare Under the Stars presents "Much Ado About Nothing"

Starring invited guest artist Lawrence St. Victor '02

July 9, 10, 11, 2010
July 16, 17, 18, 2010
Cultural Arts Center Quad

Rockland Shakespeare Company's annual outdoor production. Invited featured artist is alumnus Lawrence St. Victor '02, TV actor and soap opera star famous for his role as Remy Boudreau on "Guiding Light."