What: Marist College Center for Multicultural Affairs (CMA)/ Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)presents “From Po-Town to Cape Town: The South Africa Experience!” A student panel discussion on the South Africa Study Abroad Short-Term Program. Panel Facilitator: Edward Summers '04/'06M, Presidential Fellow and Adjunct Instructor, ST: Modern South Africa.
When: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 12:15pm – 1:30 pm
Where: Marist College, Donnelly Hall, Room 225
What: THE 18TH ANNUAL WOMEN & SOCIETY CONFERENCE
When: October 23-24, 2009
Where: Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY
What: The William and Sadie Effron Lecture in Jewish Studies, 33rd Annual Program: "Whatever Happened to the Jewish People? Why the Bonds of Collective Jewish Actions are Fraying." presented by Jack Wertheimer, PhD. This lecture is free and open to the public.
When: October 26, 2009 at 7 pm
Where: Marist College, Student Center, Nelly Goletti Theatre
What: The Catholic Studies Committee is pleased to announce a public lecture by Janine Larmon Peterson of Marist's History Department. Dr. Peterson's lecture is entitled, "The Changing Face of Martyrdom: Holy Heretics in Late Medieval Italy," and will investigate the fascinating phenomenon of orthodox Christians, including clerics, venerating executed heretics as martyrs.
When: October 27 at 5pm
Where: Marist College, Performing Arts Room (3rd floor of the Student Center)
What: Marist College Center for Multicultural Affairs (CMA) Open House. Meet the staff and learn about the services. All are welcome and refreshments will be served!
When: Wednesday, October 28, 11:00 am - 1:45 pm
Where: Cannavino Library, Suite 337
What: The African American Culture & Heritage Festival will focus on celebrating the history, culture and contributions of African Americans in Ulster County. Celebrate the history and cultural contributions of African Americans in the Hudson Valley and beyond through performances, demonstrations, food and hands-on activities.
When: October 3-4, 2009
Where: Senate House State Historic Site, Kingston, NY
What: Hunter Mountain's Oktoberfest features authentic German and German-American entertainment in the northern Catskills. The modern celebration of the harvest features a farmers market, vendors, free crafts and much more. Free admission also makes it a huge plus!
When: Oct. 3-4, 10-11, 2009 at noon
Where: Hunter Mountain, Route 23A & Route 32A, Palenville, NY 12463
What: This fall, the College will once again host events associated with the Big Read, a public literacy campaign headed up by the Poughkeepsie Public Library. This year, the focus is on Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston, and there are several enriching events planned.
When/Where: On October 6 at 7 pm, Professors of English Judith Saunders and Rose De Angelis and Assistant Professor of English Josh Kotzin will discuss the book in its literary and social contexts in the Marist College Performing Arts Room. There will be a Harlem Renaissance Poetry Slam on October 7, at 7 pm in the Marist College Henry Hudson Room and on October 8, 10 am to 12 pm in the Marist College Nelli Goletti Theatre Associate Professors of History Sally Dwyer-McNulty, Fred Opie, and Robyn Rosen and Assistant Professor of History Steve Garabedian will explore the significance of race, gender, class, and culture in early 20th century African-American life, as well as the politics of Hurston’s novel in American history.
What: Author Suzanne Vromen will discuss "Shedding Light on Dark Times: The Rescue of Jewish Children by Belgian Convents During the Holocaust" in a talk at Marist College. The event is free and open to the public.
When: Thursday, October 8, at 7 p.m.
Where: Nelly Goletti Theatre, located on the third floor of the Student Center on the Marist campus.
What: In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, the Center for Multicultural Affairs, and ARCO present: "'Borinkee' in Hawai'i: Rodney Morales Rides the Diaspora Wave to Trans-Regional Imperial Struggle" by Dr. Maritza Stanchich (University of Puerto Rico-Río Piedras)
When: October 7, 7 - 8:30 pm
Where: Black Box Theater (Fontaine 101), Marist College
What: Minority Empowerment Business Networking Association is hosting a discussion by Kevin Fennell of First Investors Corporation on how small business owners can plan for thier financial future.
When: Wednesday, September 9th at 6pm
Where: 3 Roethal Drive, 2nd Fl. Conference Room, Hopewell Junction, NY (Next to Re/Max Moniesworth Realty, 1933 Rt. 52).
What: Anti Slavery Event hosted by hosted by the First Congressional Church, United Church of Christ and the Mid-Hudson Antislavery History Project. A reception and book signing with Clyde Griffen, co-author of "Main Street to Mainframes," will be held at 2:30 p.m. At 4 p.m., there will be program on Mid-Hudson anti-slavery history in words and song with history re-enactors and the Duchess Antislavery singers. $5, donation. At 5 p.m., the church will be dedicated as a site on the New York Underground Railroad Heritage Trail. There will be a harvest buffet supper at 6 p.m. Tickets for the supper are $12, per person and reservations required by Sept. 9.
When: September, 12, 2009, 2:30 - 6 pm
Where: First Congressional Church, United Church of Christ, 269 Mill St., Poughkeepsie
What: Artwork on display in Beacon: 25 exhibitors show creations on Main Street.
When: August 8 to September 12, 2009
Where: Beacon, NY
What: Soup Kitchen sponsored by Aplha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
When: September 19, 2009 at 9:30 am
Where: Beulah Baptist Church, Poughkeepsie, NY
What: "Manage Your FInances...Become Money Savvy!" Lecture sponsored by Aplha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
When: September 23, 2009, 6-7 pm
Where: Marist College, Dyson Hall, Room 113
What: The 2009-2010 Marist Lecture Series is proud to present a lecture and
presentation by African American studies scholar and author Dr. Mark
Naison entitled "Migration and Musical Creativity in
Bronx Neighborhoods: How Hybrid Musical Forms that Arose in the South
Bronx Helped Reshape American National Identity."
When: September 23, 2009 at 8 pm
Where: Marist College Performing Arts Room of the Student Center
What: The Howland Cultural Center will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with an art exhibit featuring the works of 21 Latin-American artists from the Hudson Valley titled "Humanidad, Conciencia, Inspiration" ("Humanity, Awareness, Inspiration").
When: September 5 - 27. A reception to meet the artists will take place from 3-5 p.m. on September 5th.
Where: The Howland Cultural Center, Beacon, NY
What: Genesis Academy, a non-profit education center for at risk youth, located in the City of Newburgh (more specifically at 80 William Street) is holding a Family Fun Day to cover student funds at the Genesis Academy.
When: August 8, 2009, 11 am - 6 pm
Where: Downing Park, Newburgh, NY
What: Daniel Nimham Intertribal Pow Wow
When: Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16, 2009, 10am to 6pm (Rain or Shine)
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 199 Gipsy Trail Rd., Carmel, NY. Free admission and parking.
What: "Art After 75" Show. Entries accepted until July 26 for the Putnam Arts Council's 18th annual "Art After 75." Open to artists ages 75 and older. Entry fee is $20; $15, council members. For details, call 845-278-0230.
When: August 2-23, 2009
Where: Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster, NY
What: Genesis Academy, a non-profit education center for at risk youth, located in the City of Newburgh (more specifically at 80 William Street) is holding a Yard Sale to cover student funds at the Genesis Academy. Donations are being collected, so if anyone would like to donate clothes, furniture, jewelry, etc. they can call Niki at 845-562-0081.
When: July 25, 2009, 9 am - 5pm
Where: 31 North Street, Newburgh, NY
What: "The Missing Chapter: Walking African-American History." Get a glimpse into a little-known chapter of local history by finding out about homes built and lived in by African Americans during and after slavery. $12; $10 for Friends of Huguenot Street. 845-255-1660.
When: July 18, 10 am - 2 pm
Where: Historic Huguenot Street, New Paltz, NY
What: Celebration of 19th anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act
RSVP by July 15. Presented by Taconic Resources for Independence. Keynote speaker is Nelson Lauver of "American Storyteller Radio Journal." $15 includes continental breakfast. Call 845-452-3913 ext. 101 or TTY 845-485-8110.
When: July 24, 8:30 a.m.-noon.
Where: Henry A. Wallace Center, FDR Presidential Library and Home, Hyde Park, NY
What: Exhibiting at Vassar College. "Catching Light: European and American Watercolors from the Permanent Collection." Works from the 18th through 20th centuries.
When: Opens May 8, 6:30 p.m. Also, 5:30 p.m. May 8, lecture in Taylor Hall with Linda Ferber, senior art historian and museum director emerita of the New York Historical Society. Exhibit through July 26. Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. 845-437-5632.
Where: Vassar College, NY
What: Grand Opening of Oasis Cafe, Puerto Rican restaurant
When: Sunday, July 12, 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: 102 1st Street, Connelly, NY
What: Exhibiting at Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center
"Couples." Photographs of lesbian and gay relationships by Joyce Culver and Gay Block.
When: Opens June 6, 5-7 p.m. Through August. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and by appointment. 845-331-5300.
Where: Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, Kingston, NY
What: Exhibiting at The Museum at Bethel Woods. "Give Peace A Chance: John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Bed-In For Peace." Photographs by Gerry Deiter commemorates the 40th anniversary of the famous couple's call for world peace.
When: Opens June 12. Through Sept. 7. Hours: daily, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 866-781-2922.
Where: The Museum at Bethel Woods, Bethel, NY
What: Exhibiting at Rosendale Library. "The Dutch in the Valley of Roses," a display on the legacy of the Colonial Dutch in the town of Rosendale. 845-658-9013.
When: Through December. Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Wed., Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Rosendale Library, Rosendale, NY
Juneteenth is on June 17th!
To learn more about this African-American Holiday please visit the Spotlight feature located in the Diversity Fun Corner section.
What: The Minority Empowerment Business Networking Association presents the NYS Empire State Development Division of Minority and Women's Business Development
When: Wednesday, June 3, 2009, 6 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: 3 Roethal Drive, 2nd Fl., Hopewell Juncion, NY (next to ReMax/Moniesworth Realty, 1933 Route 52)
What: Walk for Rural and Migrant Ministry
When: Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 10 am
Where: St. James Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd. (Rt. 9), Hyde Park, NY
What: St. Mark AME Zion Church will host a Gospel Festival
When: Saturday, June 13, 2009. Daytime activities begin at noon, and the evening concert begins at 6:30pm.
Where: St. Mark AME Zion Church, 73 Pershing Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY
What: Ujamma In June honoring phenomenal women. Hosted by the Mid-Hudson Valley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
When: June 13, 2009, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Where: Thayer Hotel, West Point, NY
What: 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
When: June 19, 2009, 6 pm to 9 pm
Where: Family Partnership Center Lateef Islam Auditorium, 29 N. Hamilton St., Poughkeepsie, NY
What: Ivy Akademy 2009 Class Closing Ceremony
When: Friday, June 19, 2009 at 6 pm
Where: Morse School (Cafetorium), 101 Mansion St., Poughkeepsie, NY
Memorial Day is on May 25th
What: Louis C. Zuccarello, a professor emeritus at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, will deliver the talk: "An Overview of Catholics in Poughkeepsie: Some Recurring Themes." The talk, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 7551, will focus on the tensions within and outside the Catholic community in Poughkeepsie. All are welcome to attend the talk which includes a question and answer period. There is no fee to attend.
When: Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at 7 pm
Where: The St. Martin de Porres Nativity Center, on the same site as St. Martin de Porres Church, is located on Cedar Valley Road in the Town of Poughkeepsie, NY.
What: Tours at Olana will discuss the 19th century beginnings of the holiday and focus on Mexican items in Olana's collection. $9 adult; $8 student and senior; free for children under 12 or members of The Olana Partnership. 1-518-828-0135.
When: Tuesday, May 5, 2009, 10 am - 4 pm
Where: Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534
What: Performing at The Rio Cinco de Mayo celebration with classical flamenco guitar music by Jeff Armstrong. 845-486-5119.
When: Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at 6 pm
Where: The Rio Mexican Southwestern Eatery and Bar, 5-7 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY
What: The Minority Empowerment Business Networking Association (MEBNA)
will host their monthly meeting. For more information: (646) 721-1091 or e-mail at: MEBNA@ymail.com.
When: Wednesday, May 6, 2009, 7 pm - 8:15 pm
Where: East Fishkill Library, 348 Route 376, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
What: Mid Hudson Valley Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc. presents "Delta Fridays" Networking Social
When: Friday, May 8, 2009, 7 pm - 1 am
Where: Brass Rail at the Holiday Inn Fishkill, NY
What: Marist Associate Professor of English, Moira Fitzgibbons, will present a paper at the International Medieval Congress at Western Michigan University entitled "Turnerisms in the HEL Classroom." The session is going to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the publication of Lorenzo Dow Turner's "Africanisms in the Gullah Dialect," a groundbreaking work of scholarship that established convincingly that Gullah is a Creole language blending English with key aspects of several West African languages.
When: Friday, May 8, 2009 at 10 am
Where: Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
What: Marist College alum, Denise Bolds', first book preview
When: Saturday, May 23, 2009, 1- 4 pm
Where: Barnes & Noble, Poughkeepsie, NY
What: Memorial Day Celebration Ceremony will start with a march from the East Fishkill Community Center. All are welcome to participate in the march and program. Sponsored by Manny Bacon Post #1758 American Legion in conjunction with the East Fishkill Community Chorus, East Fishkill Police Department, East Fishkill Fire Company, East Fishkill Parks Department, Melzingah Chapter NSDAR and Highland Pass Society CAR. 845-226-4717.
When: Monday, May 25, 2009 at 10:45 am
Where: East Fishkill, NY
What: Memorial Day program. Guest speaker Paula Zwilliger, founder of Semper Fi Parents of the Hudson Valley. 845-896-6227.
When: Monday, May 25, 2009 at 12 noon
Where: Fishkill Rural Cemetery, 801 Route 9, Fishkill, NY
What: The Diversity Committee of the Poughkeepsie Branch AAUW, Inc. invites you to a reading, book signing, and reception for AAUW member Padmini (Mini) Murthy on the publication of her book, Women's Global Health and Human Rights.
When: Thursday, May 28, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Where: Wallace Visitor Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, NY
What: Memorial Day parade and services Memorial services will be held in front of the Village Veteran's Memorial located at the New Paltz Fire Station with a guest speaker and a salute to deceased veterans. 845-255-8497.
When: Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 6 pm
Where: New Paltz Fire Station, 25 Plattekill Ave., New Paltz, NY
What: 19th Annual Marist College Holocaust Remembrance Program. Guest speaker Mr. Edward Lessing will recount his experiences as a Holocaust survivor.
When: Thursday, April 16 at 7:00 pm
Where: Marist College, Student Center, Room 349
What: Vassar College Africana Studies Program marks 40th anniversary with a weekend conference, April 17-19, 2009. Randall Robinson, founder of the international non-profit group TransAfrica and author of An Unbroken Agony: Haiti, from Revolution to the Kidnapping of a President, will deliver the keynote address and 2009 Matthew Vassar lecture on "Haiti, President Obama, and the African-world Psyche."
When: Saturday, April 18 at 6:00 pm
Where: Vassar College, Taylor Hall Auditorium, Room 102.
What: Dr. Timothy Matovina, a professor of theology and director of the Cushwa Center for the Study of American Catholicism at the University of Notre Dame, will talk about "Mary in the Bible and in the Catholic Faith."
When: Wednesday, April 29 at 7:00 pm
Where: Marist College, Admissions Theater, located off the Rotunda of the Student Center.
What: 2nd Hudson Valley Latino Forum organized by Gateway to Entrepreneurial Tomorrow, Inc. (GET)
When: Wednesday, April 29, 10 am to 3 pm
Where: Grand Hotel, Poughkeepsie, NY
What: Spring 2009 edition of the Marist College World Film Program presented by the Department of Modern Languages & Cultures
When: All screenings this semester will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursdays and Fridays. LAST FILM SHOWN ON April 24, 2009.
Where: Marist College, Performing Arts Room (PAR), at the Student Center
What: Campus Ministry's Annual Campus Model Passover Seder Meal. Donation fee of $5.00 donation to cover the cost of the food. Please call Campus Ministry at 845-575-3000, ext. 2275 to reserve your place.
When: Wednesday, April 1 at 6:30 pm
Where: Marist College, President's Dining Room
What: The Departments of Modern Languages and Philosophy and Religious Studies are co-sponsoring a colloquium on a talk about "Culture and the Value of Philosophy: The Latin American Case" by guest speaker, Manuel Vargas, University of San Francisco and currently a Radcliffe Fellow at Harvard. This talk is open to the public.
When: Wednesday, April 1 at 6:30 pm
Where: Marist College, Fontaine Building, Henry Hudson Room (3rd floor)
What: The "Non-Traditional Entrepreneur" panel discussion is sponsored by the Marist College Office of Graduate & Adult Enrollment and will feature expert panelists that are experienced in entrepreneurship. This event is free and open to the public.
When: Thursday, April 9, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Where: Marist College, Fontaine Building, Rm 301
March is National Women's History Month
What: Lecture on women's health and human rights by Adrienne Germain. Noted for her pioneering work for women's equality in the 1970s and 80s to help reshape global policy on women's health and human rights, Adrienne Germain will speak on "A New Global Agenda for Girls' and Women's Health and Rights." Free admission. 845-437-5370.
When: March 25, 5:30 pm
Where: Vassar College
What: Reading of Women Poets of the Hudson River Valley, co-sponsored by the Honors Program, the English Department, and the Hudson River Valley Institute. Featured Readers: Lucia Cherciu, Lea Graham, Raphel Kosek, Judith
Saunders, Jan Schmidt. Refreshments will be served.
When: March 26, 7 pm
Where: Marist College, Henry Hudson Room
What: The Black Student Union, ARCO, Asian Alliance, and The Italian American Society is hosting a Hollywood Cultural Dinner Dance. Food, party dress up and fun! Music by DJ Curt Kre-Z (Blue Ice Entertainment). Tickets are $5.00 in advance and $7.00 at the door. 75 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Children's Home of Poughkeepsie.
When: March 28, 8:00 - 11:00 pm
Where: Marist College, Cabaret in the Student Center
What: Exhibit titled "Women Artists of the Hudson Valley." Paintings, photography, ceramics, quilting and fashion designs by more than 20 artists including Lois Lipper, Diane Merritts, Paula L. Pearl and Adrienne Schorr. Also, designer Michele M. Walden will exhibit some of her creations and present a mini-fashion show during the opening. 845-831-4988.
When: Now through March 29. Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 1-5 p.m.; closed March 15 for concert.
Where: Howland Cultural Center, in Beacon, NY
What: Exhibit titled "Irish Anime Fusion." Murals with a St. Patrick's Day theme created by artist Ann Wolf in collaboration with library staff member Lacey Snowden and members of the library's Anime/Manga youth group. 845-297-3428. www.grinnell.wappingers.lib.ny.us
When:Hours: Now through March 27. Mon.-Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m.
Where: Grinnell Library, 2642 E. Main St., Wappingers Falls.
What: Exhibit of "African-American Firsts: Highlights in Film." As Barack Obama's victory makes presidential history, this exhibit on loan from the Separate Cinema Archive of Hyde Park looks back on how motion pictures have celebrated earlier African-American accomplishments by men and women who overcame racial barriers to realize lifelong dreams. Admission is free. 845-483-8074.
When: Now through March 29, 2009. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 5-10 p.m.
Where: The Artist's Palate Restaurant, 307 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
