In 15th-century Renaissance Italy, tarot cards were luxury playing cards and status symbols, not tools for fortune-telling. Explore their mysterious imagery and history, along with student artwork from the Constructed Image course. Location: Academic I, Room 1106
Forget the legends and Hollywood myths—discover the fascinating reality of piracy in the Caribbean. Join Professor Konstadinos Ritsatos as he explores the multicultural world of pirates, revealing the diverse people, cultures, and communities that shaped this turbulent chapter of Caribbean history. Come uncover the surprising stories behind the pirates who sailed the Caribbean and the …
Join us for lunch and a creative workshop on the art of making Venetian masks, traditionally decorated with fabric, gold leaf, fur, gems, and feathers. Today, these masks are worn at Venice’s famous Carnival, attracting millions of visitors each year. Location: SGA Office, Student Union, Room 3215
Music Across Boundaries: Irish-Brazilian Samba Fusion with Dr. Colin Harte and Band This concert explores the liminal spaces between Irish traditional music and Brazilian Samba Fusion - A lively blend of Irish trad music with Brazilian music, featuring Bernadette Fee (fiddle/ dance), Dylan James (banjo/fiddle/dance), Colin Harte (keys, voice, bodhran). Brazilian samba musicians: Dana Monteiro & …
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Join Rockland Community College in recognizing National Coming Out Day with an interactive celebration in the Cultural Arts Center Atrium. Students are invited to walk through our symbolic “Coming Out” door and proudly step forward with an identity that reflects who they are. Whether you are coming out as LGBTQIA+, celebrating another part of your …
Discover how mythology, heritage, and imagination come together to create new stories and characters! Join Dr. Shamika Mitchell for an engaging book talk featuring Unstoppable Origins #1, authored by JayDee Rosario and illustrated by Craig Shepard and Rushsaun Wilkerson. As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, this event offers an opportunity to explore how cultural heritage, …
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Are you a mastermind on all things Italian? Here’s your chance to test your knowledge on Italian history and culture and to win fun prizes. Location: Nelson Mandela Room, Room 3214
Discover what healthcare was really like in Ancient Rome, from aqueducts, public baths, sanitation, and herbal remedies to early surgery. Influenced by Greek medicine and religious beliefs, Roman healthcare was surprisingly advanced and helped shape medicine and public health for centuries. Location: Academic I, Room 1106
Explore how artificial intelligence and digital media were integrated into a contemporary production of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. See how film, radio, and live performance brought new tension and a modern perspective to the play. Location: Academic I, Room 1106
Learn more about the Early Admit High School Program at RCC. We will talk about the program and admission requirements. Representatives from the Honors Program and Financial Aid will also present. Register
Join Professor Eileen Macavery for a presentation on Doris Salcedo, one of Colombia's most significant contemporary artists. Through sculpture and installation, Salcedo transforms ordinary objects and architectural spaces into powerful reflections on memory, loss, displacement, immigration, and political violence. The presentation will explore Salcedo's landmark installation of Shibboleth and consider how contemporary art can challenge …
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Join us for our Occupational Therapy Assistant Virtual Info Session! Take the first step toward a career which will give you the opportunity to use your talents and interests while making a profound difference in the lives of others as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). Learn about program requirements, tuition, financial aid, classroom and clinical …
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