BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Rockland Community College - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sunyrockland.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Rockland Community College REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260218T184151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T173833Z UID:10002022-1774357200-1774360800@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Women's History Month Student Art Showcase Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Location: Brooke Evans Gallery (2nd floor\, Cultural Arts Center) \nExhibit of infographic posters created by graphic design students and cyanotype photographic prints by photography students. \nMore about Women’s History Month URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/womens-history-month-student-art-showcase-opening-reception/ CATEGORIES:Women's History Month END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T143000 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260217T193921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T173750Z UID:10002006-1774445400-1774449000@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Women Who Led the Way: Nursing Innovators Who Created Lasting Change DESCRIPTION:Location: Ellipse (Technology Center\, Room 8180)\nPresenter: Nancy Chiocchi McMorrow & Martha Krawczyk \nThis presentation explores how pioneering women in nursing led transformative change in health care through innovation\, advocacy\, and leadership\, creating lasting impact across generations. \nMore about Women’s History Month URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/women-who-lead-the-way/ CATEGORIES:Women's History Month END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260216T151410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T173735Z UID:10001999-1774465200-1774465200@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:The Thomas J. Moran - Crossroads Ceili DESCRIPTION:Location: Cultural Arts Theatre\nAdmission: $10 \nMembers of the Contemporary Music Ensemble\nIn celebration of Irish Heritage Month\, the Visual and Performing Arts present the annual Crossroads Ceili. This event will feature performances in the form of song and dance\, celebrating Irish Culture! There may even be some audience participation requested! Featured performers will be the Contemporary Music Ensemble\, playing songs by contemporary Irish artists. Join us as we appreciate Irish Culture through music! \nAll proceeds go to Concern Worldwide US\, which is an international humanitarian organization working with the world’s most vulnerable people in the hardest to reach places. \nCeleste Sherry is a Living Historian with 40+ years of experience in re-enacting and demonstrations of 18th Century life (ca. 1760-1785)\nIn addition\, Celeste Sherry will be demonstrating the Irish domestic art of fiber spinning. She dresses as a middle-class woman of the late 1700s in accurately researched garments as she describes and demonstrates the historical development of Irish wool & flax (linen) spinning\, from Neolithic times to the present\, on the spinning wheel & drop spindles. The 1886 spinning wheel she uses is an upright double-drive wheel\, sometimes known as an “Irish Castle wheel.” Questions during her demonstration are encouraged and welcomed\, and attendees may try their own hand at spinning wool on a drop spindle. \nLight refreshments will be served following the event. URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/crossroads-ceili/ CATEGORIES:Irish Heritage Month END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T133000 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260217T200419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T191922Z UID:10002011-1774528200-1774531800@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Songs of the Seder DESCRIPTION:Location: Academic II\, Room 2104 \nDiscover the powerful music of Passover. This interactive session explores the songs of the Seder\, their history\, and their significance. Feel free to sing along and learn how music brings generations together during this important holiday. \nMore about Jewish Heritage Month URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/songs-of-the-seder/ CATEGORIES:Jewish Heritage Month END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T141500 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260303T182825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T182825Z UID:10002044-1774616400-1774620900@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Her Service\, Her Story: Understanding & Supporting Women Veterans Across SUNY DESCRIPTION:Location: Online ( Register via Zoom ) \nWomen veterans represent an often under-recognized population within higher education. This SUNY-wide webinar will create space to share their stories while exploring how campuses can strengthen support\, visibility\, and belonging for women who have served. \nThrough a moderated panel featuring women veterans from across SUNY\, participants will gain insight into how military service shapes academic\, professional\, and personal experiences. Drawing on national data\, SUNY research\, and firsthand accounts\, panelists will discuss identity\, transition\, and the challenges of navigating benefits\, campus culture\, and veteran spaces where women may feel unseen. \nParticipants will also leave with practical strategies to enhance campus support\, including inclusive practices\, informed supervision\, meaningful recognition of military experience\, and stronger connections to SUNY\, VA\, and community resources. \nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nBetter understand how military service shapes women veterans’ experiences within SUNY\nRecognize how invisibility and misidentification impact women veterans’ sense of belonging\nIdentify common academic\, workplace\, and systemic challenges across SUNY campuses\nLearn concrete actions faculty and staff can take to improve support and retention\nBecome familiar with SUNY-relevant VA and community resources for women veterans\n\nThis webinar is hosted by the SUNY Center for Professional Development\, which provides professional development opportunities for academic\, technical\, and leadership communities across SUNY. \nWe hope you will join us for this important conversation. \nMore about Women’s History Month URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/her-service-her-story/ CATEGORIES:Women's History Month END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260216T152110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T173524Z UID:10002000-1774954800-1774954800@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Staged Reading in Celebration of Irish Culture – The Beauty Queen of Leenane by Martin McDonagh DESCRIPTION:Location: Black Box Studio (Cultural Arts Center\, Room 7100) \nStep into the dark\, biting world of rural Ireland with a staged reading of The Beauty Queen of Leenane by Martin McDonagh. Set in a remote village in County Galway\, the play centers on the explosive relationship between a lonely woman and her domineering mother\, where sharp humor masks deep resentment and longing. By turns funny\, disturbing\, and heartbreaking\, this staged reading offers an intimate introduction to one of contemporary Irish theatre’s most unforgettable works. \nFree and open to the public. URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/staged-reading-in-celebration-of-irish-culture/ CATEGORIES:Irish Heritage Month END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T133000 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260217T192728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T173512Z UID:10002002-1774960200-1774963800@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Women and Finance: Importance of Financial Planning and Investing DESCRIPTION:Location: Academic II\, Room 2307\nPresenters: Natasha Lubarsky and George Repic \nCome learn about the importance of financial planning and investing for women. \nMore about Women’s History Month URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/women-and-finance-importance-of-financial-planning-and-investing/ CATEGORIES:Women's History Month END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T122000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T132000 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260323T165609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T170718Z UID:10002053-1775132400-1775136000@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Pop-Up Stands for Asian Treats (Part 1) DESCRIPTION:Location: Bridge between Academic I and Academic II\nPresenters: Professor Christopher Flatley\, and Virginia Flatley \nCome and try different Asian treats and guess their origins! \nMore about Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/pop-up-stands-for-asian-treats-part-1/ CATEGORIES:Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T132000 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260323T165843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T165843Z UID:10002054-1775565000-1775568000@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Getting to Know Chopsticks! DESCRIPTION:Location: Bridge between Academic I and Academic II\nPresenters: Dr. En-Shu Robin Liao and Professor Xin Ye \nChopsticks play an important part in Asian cuisines. But did you know that chopsticks come in different shapes? Asian descents use different kinds of chopsticks for different functions and Asian cuisines. Come and learn the differences between Korean\, Japanese\, and Chinese chopsticks by playing a game. \nMore about Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/getting-to-know-chopsticks/ CATEGORIES:Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T133000 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260203T182103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T173155Z UID:10001946-1775737800-1775741400@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Queer Conversations: LGBTQIA+ Perseverance Throughout History DESCRIPTION:Queer Conversations is a monthly\, student-friendly discussion group open to everyone. Join us for meaningful conversations about LGBTQIA+ life\, identity\, and community in a welcoming\, judgment-free space. Each session features different topics and guest facilitators\, so there’s always something new to explore. Come listen\, share\, learn\, and connect—just as you are. \nTopic: Religious Landscapes & LGBTQIA+ Individuals\nPresenter: The Rockland County Pride Center\nLocation: Connection Center (Technology Center\, Room 8372) \nLearn more about the Connection Center URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/queer-conversations-2026-04-09/ CATEGORIES:Connection Center Events,Diversity,Student Involvement Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260323T170543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T170543Z UID:10002055-1775754000-1775763000@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:New York State Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Commission at Rockland Community College with A Student Symposium Experience DESCRIPTION:Location: Ellipse (Technology Center\, Room 8180)\nPresenter: Kenny Nguyen\, Operations Director\, NYS Asian American Pacific Islander \nPlease visit https://dos.ny.gov/AAPI-commission to RSVP and submit your interest to participate. \nDoors open at 5 pm with cultural tasting and networking\nPanel Symposium starts at 6:00pm \nOn April 9th the meeting will include a cultural tasting\, exhibitors\, cultural performances and an interactive panel with Student Symposium experience\, “Our History\, Our Health\, Our Future” on the topic of immigration\, health and community well-being. There will be included a portion of time where Commission members will hear from the public on issues that matter most to them. The meeting is open to the public\, and we envision this event as a way to connect with community members\, students\, faculty and others to learn about and advance solutions that will support and enhance quality of living for the AAPI community \nMore about Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/nys-aapi-commission-at-rcc/ CATEGORIES:Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T124500 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260323T170706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T170706Z UID:10002056-1776168900-1776170700@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Pop-Up Stands for Asian Treats (Part 2) DESCRIPTION:Location: Outside Academic I\, Room 1228\nPresenters: Professor Christopher Flatley\, and Virginia Flatley \nCome and try different Asian treats and guess their origins! \nMore about Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/pop-up-stands-for-asian-treats-part-2/ CATEGORIES:Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T132000 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260323T170846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T170846Z UID:10002057-1776169800-1776172800@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Prominent Asian-American Comic Book Creators DESCRIPTION:Location: Academic I\, Room 1228\nPresenters: Professor Kris Dougherty \nFor nearly fifty years\, Asian and Asian-American comic book creators have had a profound effect on mainstream American comic book publishing. This presentation will look back at the careers of groundbreaking creators like Larry Hama\, Stan Sakai and Jim Lee\, while also examining their impact on the next generation of Asian writers and artists. Food will be served. \nMore about Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/prominent-asian-american-comic-book-creators/ CATEGORIES:Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260331T133530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T133854Z UID:10002065-1776414600-1776457800@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:17th Annual Early Childhood Transitions Conference DESCRIPTION:Location: Academic I\, Room 1106 \nCoordinated by:\nNancy Rosen\nProgram Director of Communication Studies and Teacher Education \nBackground:\nRCC has hosted the Annual Early Childhood Transitions Conference for several years. Last year was my first time participating\, and I serve on the Planning Committee alongside conference chair Tracey Cummings (Assistant Director\, Nyack Teachers Center)\, Debbie Studnitzer (Rockland Teacher Center)\, and partners from a number of districts and organizations\, including Nyack Public Schools\, Child Care Resources of Rockland\, East Ramapo Teachers’ Center\, Lakeshore Publications\, Rockland 21C\, Rockland BOCES\, Y’s Beginnings\, and several early education facilities and school districts. \nOur most recent conference\, held on April 4\, 2025\, was a great success. More than 50 education professionals from childcare programs\, public schools\, and non-public schools across Rockland County attended\, and they greatly enjoyed being on our campus and rotating through our classrooms for workshops and sessions. It’s an opportunity to show off our facility and Classroom 1121\, our Teacher Education classroom. \nMore about Unity in Community URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/17th-annual-early-childhood-transitions-conference/ CATEGORIES:Unity in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T090000 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260331T133936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T133936Z UID:10002066-1776416400-1776416400@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Drug and Mental Health Awareness Day DESCRIPTION:Location: Cultural Arts Theatre \nCoordinated by:\nStacy Casden\, MS\, CASAC-M\nPsychology Department/Coordinator of the CASAC Program \nThis annual event brings local area high school students from Rockland County to visit the campus and participate in events aimed at tackling public health concerns\, particularly for young adults. Students will attend informative sessions and learn from knowledgeable experts. Drug Awareness Day will address several wellness issues for young adults\, such as the opioid crisis\, the legalization of marijuana\, and underage drinking. \nMore about Unity in Community URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/drug-and-mental-health-awareness-day/ CATEGORIES:Unity in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T133000 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260326T133508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T172441Z UID:10002062-1776774600-1776778200@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Let's Get Cooking DESCRIPTION:Location: Nelson Mandela Room (Student Union\, Room 3214) \nTake part in an exciting cooking demo where you’ll learn to whip up a quick yet enticing Haitian dish! Presented by Rockland’s very own Chef Michelle Timothee of La Talaye Catering & Event Design/Café\, this demo promises to be a feast for the senses. Come by and discover the secrets behind creating savory Haitian flavors in no time. Don’t miss out on this chance to elevate your culinary skills. \nMore about Haitian Heritage Month URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/lets-get-cooking/ CATEGORIES:Haitian Heritage Month,Unity in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260323T171519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T172216Z UID:10002058-1776855600-1776862800@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:World Book Day with AAPI Literature DESCRIPTION:Location: Nelson Mandela Room (Student Union\, Room 3214)\nPresenter: Dr. Shamika Mitchell \nWorld Book Day is 23 April\, and is a day to celebrate literature\, literacy\, and reading. On Wednesday\, April 22\, stop by Nelson Mandela Room to grab a free book by an AAPI author! Food will be served. \nMore about Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/world-book-day/ CATEGORIES:Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month,Unity in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T133000 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260302T135802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T172415Z UID:10002029-1776861000-1776864600@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Legal Name Change Info Session DESCRIPTION:Location: Connection Center (Technology Center\, Room 8372) \nInterested in legally changing your name? Join us for a concise overview of the name change process in New York State\, facilitated by Professor Patricia Szobonya\, Legal Studies.\nWe’ll review: \n\nSteps to file a legal name change\nRequired documents and court procedures\nFees and timelines\nHow to update identification and RCC records\n\nThis session is open to all students\, faculty\, and staff and will provide clear information in a supportive environment. URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/legal-name-change-info-session/ CATEGORIES:Connection Center Events,Unity in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T123000 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260331T134419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T134505Z UID:10002067-1776947400-1776947400@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Green Contest DESCRIPTION:Location: Faculty/Staff Dining Room \nIn Celebration of Earth Day! The Quality of Life Committee presents the Green Contest. \nMore about Unity in Community URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/green-contest/ CATEGORIES:Unity in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T133000 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260331T134717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T131345Z UID:10002068-1776947400-1776951000@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Impulse 2026 Launch Party DESCRIPTION:Location: Cultural Arts Center Atrium \nCoordinated by:\nProfessor Eileen MacAvery and Assistant Professor Kris Dougherty \nCome out and support student art\, as we celebrate the release of the brand-new issue of Impulse\, RCC’s award-winning arts and letters magazine. \n\nGet your free copy of Impulse\nMeet the artists and authors\nMusical performance\nRaffle for posters\n\nMore about Unity in Community URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/impulse-2026-launch-party/ CATEGORIES:Unity in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260127T144322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T172141Z UID:10001919-1776963600-1776963600@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Evening Star Presents a Taste of Haiti DESCRIPTION:Location: Bridge between Academic I & Academic II \nExperience an evening of flavor with our irresistible Haitian Pate! Stop by and treat your taste buds to this delicious\, savory favorite\, perfectly crisp on the outside and packed with flavorful fillings. One bite is all it takes to leave you craving more. Don’t miss this chance to indulge in a true taste of Haiti! URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/evening-star-2026-04-23/ CATEGORIES:Haitian Heritage Month,Student Involvement Events,Unity in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T173000 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260402T144835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T145021Z UID:10002082-1776965400-1776965400@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Dinner and a Show at RCC DESCRIPTION:Buffet Dinner: 5:30  – 7:00 pm\nShow: 7:00 pm \nCultural Arts Center\n145 College Rd.\nSuffern\, NY 10901 \nGet ready to set sail for an unforgettable night of music\, food\, and Broadway‑style excitement. \nThe RCC Foundation is proud to present a Dinner & Show Fundraiser featuring the musical Anything Goes\, where RCC’s Visual & Performing Arts and Culinary Arts programs join forces to deliver a dazzling evening created by our own talented students. \nTickets & Sponsorships URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/dinner-and-a-show-at-rcc/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Cultural Arts Theatre,RCC Foundation,Unity in Community,Visual & Performing Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260125T170653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T172109Z UID:10001909-1776969000-1776978000@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Food Enthusiast Program: Dinner Indian Style DESCRIPTION:Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center\n70 Main Street\, Nyack NY\nCost: $75 per person \nClick to Register\nwith Chef Hemangini Rathore \nEnjoy the extraordinary flavors of India as Chef Hema teaches you to make Potato and Pea Samosa \, Mint Chutney\, Sweet Sour Tamarind Chutney\, Chicken Tikka Masala Roll\, Rice Pullav\, Vegetable Raita\, and Mango Lassi. \n\nThe maximum class size is 20 with 10 cooking stations.\nSnacks are provided upon your arrival and you get to take the food you make home with you. \nContact Mark Davidoff at 845-875-7571 or mark.davidoff@sunyrockland.edu with any questions. \nPlease arrive on time. URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/food-enthusiast-program-dinner-indian-style/ LOCATION:Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center\, 70 Main Street\, Nyack\, NY\, 10960\, United States CATEGORIES:Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month,Community Events,Food Enthusiast Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260402T143926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T144908Z UID:10002081-1776970800-1776970800@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Rockland Community College Visual and Performing Arts Department and Campus Players Present Anything Goes DESCRIPTION:Winner of multiple awards including an Olivier Award\, and two Tony Awards for Best Musical Revival! \nThursday\, April 23 – 7:00 pm\nFriday\, April 24 – 7:00 pm\nSaturday\, April 25 – 7:00 pm \nCultural Arts Theatre\n145 College Rd.\nSuffern\, NY 10901 \nTickets are available at the door\, by visiting Eventbrite. or join the RCC Foundation for dinner and a show. \nAnything Goes is a musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The original book was a collaborative effort by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse\, revised considerably by the team of Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. The story concerns madcap antics aboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London. Billy Crocker is a stowaway in love with heiress Hope Harcourt\, who is engaged to Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Nightclub singer Reno Sweeney and Public Enemy Number 13\, “Moonface” Martin\, aid Billy in his quest to win Hope. Songs introduced that later became pop and jazz standards are “Anything Goes”\, “You’re the Top”\, “All Through the Night”\, and “I Get a Kick Out of You”. \nAnything Goes premiered on Broadway on November 21\, 1934 at the Alvin Theatre\, where it ran for 420 performances\, becoming the fourth longest-running musical of the 1930s. A revised version of the show opened off-Broadway at the Orpheum Theatre on May 15\, 1962\, starring Eileen Rodgers as Reno Sweeney and Hal Linden as Billy Crocker. In 1987\, Lincoln Center Theater produced an updated version of the show. Opening at Broadway’s Vivian Beaumont Theater on October 19\, 1987\, the show starred Patti LuPone\, Howard McGillin and Bill McCutcheon\, won the Tony Award for Best Revival\, and played for 784 performances. \nIn 2011\, the Beaumont version was revived at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on Broadway\, starring Sutton Foster and Joel Grey. Once again\, Anything Goes won the Tony for Best Musical Revival\, and the production ran for 521 performances. \n“Anything Goes exists to put a daffy grin on your face…if you’re looking for sheer escape\, this is your ticket!” – Nelson Pressley\, The Washington Post \n“Cole Porter songs and tap-dancing sailors? What’s not to love? …The show is so packed with daffy physical shtick\, comical dialogue and those still dazzlingly clever Cole Porter lyrics that it’s impossible not to surrender.” – David Rooney\, The Hollywood Reporter \n“Anything Goes is Cole Porter at his best.” – Susan Brall\, DC Metro Arts URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/anything-goes/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Cultural Arts Theatre,School of Arts Education Humanities and Social Sciences,Unity in Community,Visual & Performing Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260402T132557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T132557Z UID:10002069-1777057200-1777057200@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Rockland Community College Visual and Performing Arts Department and Campus Players Present Anything Goes DESCRIPTION:Winner of multiple awards including an Olivier Award\, and two Tony Awards for Best Musical Revival! \nThursday\, April 23 – 7:00 pm\nFriday\, April 24 – 7:00 pm\nSaturday\, April 25 – 7:00 pm \nCultural Arts Theatre\n145 College Rd.\nSuffern\, NY 10901 \nTickets are available at the door or by visiting Eventbrite. \nAnything Goes is a musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The original book was a collaborative effort by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse\, revised considerably by the team of Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. The story concerns madcap antics aboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London. Billy Crocker is a stowaway in love with heiress Hope Harcourt\, who is engaged to Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Nightclub singer Reno Sweeney and Public Enemy Number 13\, “Moonface” Martin\, aid Billy in his quest to win Hope. Songs introduced that later became pop and jazz standards are “Anything Goes”\, “You’re the Top”\, “All Through the Night”\, and “I Get a Kick Out of You”. \nAnything Goes premiered on Broadway on November 21\, 1934 at the Alvin Theatre\, where it ran for 420 performances\, becoming the fourth longest-running musical of the 1930s. A revised version of the show opened off-Broadway at the Orpheum Theatre on May 15\, 1962\, starring Eileen Rodgers as Reno Sweeney and Hal Linden as Billy Crocker. In 1987\, Lincoln Center Theater produced an updated version of the show. Opening at Broadway’s Vivian Beaumont Theater on October 19\, 1987\, the show starred Patti LuPone\, Howard McGillin and Bill McCutcheon\, won the Tony Award for Best Revival\, and played for 784 performances. \nIn 2011\, the Beaumont version was revived at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on Broadway\, starring Sutton Foster and Joel Grey. Once again\, Anything Goes won the Tony for Best Musical Revival\, and the production ran for 521 performances. \n“Anything Goes exists to put a daffy grin on your face…if you’re looking for sheer escape\, this is your ticket!” – Nelson Pressley\, The Washington Post \n“Cole Porter songs and tap-dancing sailors? What’s not to love? …The show is so packed with daffy physical shtick\, comical dialogue and those still dazzlingly clever Cole Porter lyrics that it’s impossible not to surrender.” – David Rooney\, The Hollywood Reporter \n“Anything Goes is Cole Porter at his best.” – Susan Brall\, DC Metro Arts URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/anything-goes-2/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Cultural Arts Theatre,School of Arts Education Humanities and Social Sciences,Unity in Community,Visual & Performing Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260402T132644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T132644Z UID:10002080-1777143600-1777143600@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Rockland Community College Visual and Performing Arts Department and Campus Players Present Anything Goes DESCRIPTION:Winner of multiple awards including an Olivier Award\, and two Tony Awards for Best Musical Revival! \nThursday\, April 23 – 7:00 pm\nFriday\, April 24 – 7:00 pm\nSaturday\, April 25 – 7:00 pm \nCultural Arts Theatre\n145 College Rd.\nSuffern\, NY 10901 \nTickets are available at the door or by visiting Eventbrite. \nAnything Goes is a musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The original book was a collaborative effort by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse\, revised considerably by the team of Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. The story concerns madcap antics aboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London. Billy Crocker is a stowaway in love with heiress Hope Harcourt\, who is engaged to Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Nightclub singer Reno Sweeney and Public Enemy Number 13\, “Moonface” Martin\, aid Billy in his quest to win Hope. Songs introduced that later became pop and jazz standards are “Anything Goes”\, “You’re the Top”\, “All Through the Night”\, and “I Get a Kick Out of You”. \nAnything Goes premiered on Broadway on November 21\, 1934 at the Alvin Theatre\, where it ran for 420 performances\, becoming the fourth longest-running musical of the 1930s. A revised version of the show opened off-Broadway at the Orpheum Theatre on May 15\, 1962\, starring Eileen Rodgers as Reno Sweeney and Hal Linden as Billy Crocker. In 1987\, Lincoln Center Theater produced an updated version of the show. Opening at Broadway’s Vivian Beaumont Theater on October 19\, 1987\, the show starred Patti LuPone\, Howard McGillin and Bill McCutcheon\, won the Tony Award for Best Revival\, and played for 784 performances. \nIn 2011\, the Beaumont version was revived at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on Broadway\, starring Sutton Foster and Joel Grey. Once again\, Anything Goes won the Tony for Best Musical Revival\, and the production ran for 521 performances. \n“Anything Goes exists to put a daffy grin on your face…if you’re looking for sheer escape\, this is your ticket!” – Nelson Pressley\, The Washington Post \n“Cole Porter songs and tap-dancing sailors? What’s not to love? …The show is so packed with daffy physical shtick\, comical dialogue and those still dazzlingly clever Cole Porter lyrics that it’s impossible not to surrender.” – David Rooney\, The Hollywood Reporter \n“Anything Goes is Cole Porter at his best.” – Susan Brall\, DC Metro Arts URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/anything-goes-3/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Cultural Arts Theatre,School of Arts Education Humanities and Social Sciences,Unity in Community,Visual & Performing Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260323T172243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T172025Z UID:10002061-1777305600-1777312800@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Short Films from the AAPI Diaspora DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual (Screening link)\nPresenter: Dr. Shamika Mitchell \nA virtual event hosted by Dr. Shamika Mitchell. A screening of short films from the AAPI diaspora. \nMore about Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/short-films-from-the-aapi-diaspora/ CATEGORIES:Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month,Unity in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260323T172047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T172005Z UID:10002060-1777377600-1777384800@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Learn to Make Your Own Origami DESCRIPTION:Location: In the Quad (Rain Location: Student Union Second Floor)\nPresenters: Dr. Rebha Sabharwal\, Yaritza Santana\, and Dr. En-Shu Robin Liao \nCome and learn about the history of origami! Make your own origami from a lesson in manipulating paper into various shapes\, such as a butterfly\, heart-shaped book marks\, and a small crown. Your creativity knows no bounds! Co-sponsoring with the 2026 RCC Health & Wellness Fair. \nMore about Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/learn-to-make-your-own-origami/ CATEGORIES:Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month,Unity in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260402T145608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T145608Z UID:10002083-1777377600-1777384800@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Annual Health and Wellness Fair DESCRIPTION:Location: Quad\nCoordinated by Professor Inez Rivera \nThe goal of the Fair\, in keeping with the mission of the Health & Wellness initiative\, is to introduce students to healthy practices that support wellness on many levels (physical\, emotional\, social\, intellectual/academic\, spiritual\, economic\, etc.)  At each “station” we ask that\, whatever you envision\, there be an interactive component so that students will actively engage in exploring and considering the area you are presenting. \nThis event will also serve as the kickoff to the 2026 Unity in Community Festival. URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/annual-health-and-wellness-fair/ CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Unity in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T173000 DTSTAMP:20260405T154942 CREATED:20260302T142437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T145651Z UID:10002030-1777397400-1777397400@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Lavender Graduation Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Location: Nelson Mandela Room (Student Union\, Room 3214) \nRockland Community College’s 2026 Lavender Graduation Ceremony will be held on Tuesday\, April 28\, 2026 at 5:30 pm in the Student Union 3214\, Nelson Mandela Room. All participating graduating students and guests must register by Tuesday\, April 21\, 2026. Seating may be limited\, participating graduates will be prioritized over guests. \nRegister\nLavender Graduation is a graduation ceremony celebrating our LGBTQIA+ student graduates and allies\, and their contributions to Rockland Community College from the 2025-2026 academic year. We also invite faculty\, staff\, friends\, and family to participate in the celebration and support our students! \nAll Lavender Graduates will receive a: \n\nLavender Certificate\nLavender Graduation Cord\n\nFor more information contact Steven Marks at steven.marks@sunyrockland.edu or (845) 574-4390. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is a Lavender Graduation Ceremony? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Lavender Graduation is an annual ceremony conducted on numerous university/college campuses to honor lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, queer\, asexual\, intersex\, questioning\, and ally students and to acknowledge their achievements and contributions to the college. The Lavender Graduation Ceremony was created by Dr. Ronni Sanlo at the University of Michigan in 1995. Today\, there are thousands of Lavender Graduation Ceremonies at Colleges and Universities nationwide. Graduating students are invited to take part in the celebration. \n \n \n \n \n \n Why a Lavender Graduation Ceremony? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Lavender Graduation is a cultural celebration that recognizes LGBTQIA+ students and acknowledges their achievements and contributions to the university. Through such recognition\, LGBTQIA+ students may leave the university with a positive last experience of the institution\, thereby encouraging them to become involved mentors for current students\, as well as contributing alumni. Lavender Graduation is an event in which LGBTQIA+ students share their hopes and dreams and are officially recognized by the institution for their leadership and their successes and achievements. \n \n \n \n \n \n What is the significance of Lavender? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Lavender is important to LGBTQIA+ history! It is a color combination of the pink triangle that gay men were forced to wear in concentration camps and the black triangle designating lesbians as political prisoners in Nazi Germany. The LGBTQIA+ civil rights movement took these symbols of hatred and combined them to make symbols and colors of pride and community. URL:https://sunyrockland.edu/event/lavender-graduation-ceremony/ CATEGORIES:Commencement Events,Connection Center Events,Unity in Community END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR