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Bronx Community College Weekly Newsletter Monday, 17, 2014

SHARE Food Distribution Women’s History Month Film Monday, March 17 Thursday, March 20, 12 - 1:50 p.m., in Nichols Hall [NI], Auditorium 104 SHARE (Self Help and Resource Exchange) is open to all BCC students and the community. For The Business and Paralegal Clubs invite you to a screening of $20 (or less) and two hours of community service, Justice is a Black Woman: The Life and Work of Constance Baker participants receive packages of high quality food Motley. This documentary chronicles the life and work of Motley, worth $35 - $45. February orders must be placed by Monday, an “unsung” hero of the . It is based on March 17. Visit www.sharefoodprogram.org to view the menu interviews and other dissertation research conducted by Dr. Gary selections, click on the “Order Online” button and follow the Ford Jr., the producer who was determined to give Motley the credit simple instructions — or call Dr. Atlaw Belilgne at 718.289.5971. she deserves for her work in the courts that changed American Food distribution will be on campus between March 27 and 29. society forever. The film is narrated by Juan Williams and includes Dr. Bon apetit! (reading her poem, Still I Rise), President , Supreme Court Justice Steven Breyer, attorney Vernon Jordan, Citizenship Assistance members of the “,” Ms. Charlayne Hunter-Gault and Call 718.289.5837 for an appointment many others. There will be a post-screening Q&A session with the filmmaker, Dr. Gary Ford Jr. of Quinnipiac University. OCD credit is The Adult Education and Training Program located in Gould Hall available for this event. [GH] offers FREE assistance with: • Citizenship application – You must have had a permanent African Women’s Empowerment Day resident card (green card) for at least five years or be married Thursday, March 20, 12 - 2 p.m., in Brown Center [BC], Room 211 to a United States citizen for 3 years. The purpose of African Women’s • DACA application – You must have been living in the US since Empowerment Day is to recognize the 2007, entered the USA before your 16th birthday or are under accomplishments and contributions of the age of 31 as of 6/15/12. African women in New York. Mrs. Katiadou • Immigration issues – Immigration lawyers are available. Diallo will offer a short keynote presentation. The honorees represent the emerging Women’s History Month Discussion presence of African women in business, art, Wednesday, March 19, 2 - 3:30 p.m., in Brown Center [BC], media, health care, education and social activism. Both Mrs. Diallo Room 211 and Mrs. Hawa Bah will be among the women being recognized. The Amadou Diallo Foundation and other local African service groups The Department of History invites you to a panel on Scholarship will participate as a partners in this event. Presented by Professor on Women and Gender. Join faculty from the English, History Catherine Mbewe and Eugene Adams, with a grant from the CUNY and Social Sciences departents as they discuss their work and Diversity Project Development Fund. why it matters. OCD credit is available for this event. Health Services Education Day Thursday, March 20, 12 - 3 p.m., in Colston Hall [CO] Lobby Thursday, March 20, 12 - 1:45 p.m., in the Early Childhood Center [CC], Multipurpose Room In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Office of Health Services will have representatives from NYC Office of Citywide Please join The BCC Future Teachers Club for Health Insurance Access (OCHIA) on campus to help students enroll a celebration of Education Day! The keynote in health insurance before the March 31st deadline. In addition, speaker is Dr. Lauren Wells, co-founder of 211 information on nutrition, reproductive health, mental health, HIV Community Impact, a Newark-based non-profit screening, domestic violence prevention and smoking cessation community organization. Dr. Wells will discuss will be available. Providers include Montefiore Medical Center, NY how to establish educational equity in today’s classrooms. Presbyterian Hospital, the Center for Reproductive Health, Harlem Following the keynote address, BCC’s future teachers/teacher Dowling and Bronx LGBT Health Center. assistants will showcase the projects they have created that represent and support diversity in our public school classrooms.

Sister Circle Wednesday, March 19, 3 - 5 p.m., in Loew Hall [LO] Room 434 MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2014 Sister Circle is a program that brings 1- Mid-Term Examinations together women at Bronx Community Through Wednesday, March 19 College to foster a sense of community 2- Workshop: Overcoming Procrastination and solidarity. Serving as a resource group 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. and 5 - 6 p.m., LO 200 that is inclusive of ALL students, staff and faculty, the program aims to create a TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014 support network that encourages academic, professional and 1- Free HIV Testing personal growth. Meetings will take place every Wednesday. 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., LO 101 This week’s theme is “Welcome.” Join us for fun and stimulating 2- NYS Deferred Compensation Program Q&A Session conversation! 12 - 2 p.m., SH Conference Room CTLT Faculty Workshops 3- Creative Writing Workshop 12 - 2 p.m. & 6 - 8 p.m., SA 100 The Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology is offering 4- Curriculum Committee Meeting faculty workshops in the Center for Teaching Excellence, Philosophy Hall [PH], room B02. The workshop schedule is as 2 - 4 p.m., SH Conference Room follows: 5- BCC Men’s Baseball Team vs Middlesex CC 3 - 5 p.m., Ohio Field Monday, March 17 6- BCC/HPEW Quit Smoking Session 10 - 11 a.m. 8 - 9 p.m., LO 321 Prezi – Ideas Matter Monday, March 17 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2014 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. 1- Creative Writing Workshop Epson Brightlink Smartboard 12 - 2 p.m. & 6 - 8 p.m., SA 100 Tuesday, March 18 2- Workshop: Job Search Strategies 12:30 - 2 p.m. 5 - 6:30 p.m., LO 319 Preventing Plagiarism in the Technology Era THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014 Thursday, March 20 1- OCD Workshop: “Managing Your Money” 1 - 3 p.m. 12 - 1 p.m., LO 220 Softchalk Create 2- PSC Chapter Meeting Register at https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/InstructionalTechnology/ 12 - 1:50 p.m., ME 228 workshops/. 3- Club Hours Self-Defense Training 12 - 2 p.m. 4- BCC/HPEW Introductory Quit Smoking Session Friday, March 21, 2 - 5 p.m.; Saturday, March 22, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., in The Alumni Gym [AG], 3rd Floor Dojo. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., LO 321 5- Workshop: How to Prep for Career Fairs The Office of Public Safety is offering a three-hour course, 12:30 - 2 p.m., LO 301 “Defensive Techniques for Women on the Go.” This class is open to all BCC students, faculty and staff. To register for a Friday or FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2014 Saturday session, please send an email to Sergeant Mary Faison 1- Teaching/Learning Technology Roundtable at [email protected] or Sergeant Alexandria Torres at 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., SA 202 [email protected]. 2- Workshop: Interviewing Techniques I Quote of the Week 2 - 3:30 p.m., LO 319 SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2014 “I rejected the notion that my race or sex would bar my suc- 1- BCC Men’s Baseball Team vs Union C.C. cess in life.” — , (1921-2005), African- 12 - 2 p.m., Away Game American Civil Rights Activist, Lawyer, Judge, State Senator, and Manhattan Borough President.

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