September - October Events

EXHIBIT

Looking Back at Fifty Years

September 2009 – August 2010

This retrospective photography exhibit portrays the College throughout the last fifty years. It will open in the Eugene Levy Fieldhouse at the Academic Convocation and travel throughout campus with various 50th Anniversary events. For more information, contact (845) 574 - 4549

HERITAGE CELEBRATION

Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15, 2009 – October 15, 2009

Events throughout the month celebrate Latino culture and heritage. For more information, contact (845) 574 - 4170

DISTINGUISHED FACULTY LECTURE

In the Beginning was the Word

October 6, 2009
Technology Center, Ellipse (Room 8180)

Presenter: Wilma Frank, Professor of Speech

This lecture will examine the elusive thing called "language" and theories of its origin and its future. For more information, contact (845) 574 - 4426

DISTINGUISHED FACULTY LECTURE

Women in Colonial Latin America

October 15, 2009
Technology Center, Ellipse (Room 8180)

Presenter: Vanessa Lago Barros, Instructor of Spanish, French and Anthropology

A discussion on the roles of women in the colonial America ruled by Spain from the 15th to the 19th century. For more information, contact (845) 574 - 4426

CEREMONY

Hispanic Heritage Student Achievement Awards

Monday, October 19, 6:30 pm
Cultural Arts Theater

Invited Speaker: RCC alumna Lisa Reyes '96, TV news reporter

This annual ceremony celebrates the achievements of RCC Hispanic students with scholarship awards in five categories, and recognizes an outstanding Hispanic student from each Rockland high school with certificates of merit. For more information, contact (845) 574 - 4170

EDUCATION SUMMIT

Supplementary Education

The Hidden Route to High Academic Achievement and Success!

October 24, 2009
Technology Center, Ellipse (Room 8180)

This summit promotes the importance of academic achievement, encourages family and community involvement in the personal development of children, and supports our schools as they take primary responsibility for the academic development of children. Designed for students, parents, and community members.

Sponsored by The CEJJES Institute and hosted by SUNY Rockland Community College.

PRESENTATIONS

Free Your Mind Week

October 26, 2009 - October 30, 2009
Student Union and Cultural Arts Theater

This week long program of events is organized and sponsored by the RCC Student Activities Board. For more information, contact (845) 574 - 4373

EDUCATION

College Night

October 27, 2009
Eugene Levy Fieldhouse

Visit with recruiters and learn about the admissions process and programs at more than 250 colleges and universities during College Night at SUNY Rockland.

Sponsored by the School Counselors of Rockland County.