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Dutchess Community College Spring 2007 Calendar of Events As of April 10, 2007
General Information: Contact the Office of Community Relations at (845) 431-8405. See additional phone numbers for individual listings. Admissions are free unless otherwise noted. Most events take place at the main campus in Poughkeepsie in handicap-accessible buildings. Note: The James and Betty Hall Theatre in Dutchess Hall Theater and the Ritz Lounge are accessible from the north through the Center for Business and Industry (CBI) Building or from the south through the main campus walkway via the Hudson Hall elevator. Academic Calendars
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For general information on DCC Black History Month activities, contact Carmen McGill at (845) 431-8017.
Kwanzaa Celebration at DCC: The College Community Celebrates the seven principals of Kwanzaa: Unity, Self Determination, Creative Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith. For general information on DCC Black History Month activities, contact Carmen McGill at (845) 431-8017. Thursday, February 1, 2007, 12:30 p.m., James and Betty Hall Theatre, Dutchess Hall Ali – A Tribute to The Greatest: Geoffrey Ewing’s one-man show is the transformational life story and spiritual journey of Muhammad Ali, a man who transcended the sports world to become a global legend and a champion of honor, respect and dignity. Ewing captures Ali’s dauntless spirit, his larger-than-life personality, and his unmatched humor, charm and charisma that electrified the world. Ewing’s performance has garnered praise from Muhammad Ali himself. Ewing follows his show with an interactive dialogue with the audience, exploring the significance of Muhammad Ali’s life as well as the creative process for this production. Ewing is the recipient of the prestigious OBIE award for Off-Broadway theatre, and the AUDELCO award, recognizing excellence in Black theatre. He has performed throughout the United States and Europe, on stage and television.Admission is free. For information,
Tuesday, February 6, 2007, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Louis Greenspan North Cafeteria, Drumlin Hall African Market: Admission is free. Vendors, food, hair braiding, and African cooking demonstration,. Admission is free. For general information on DCC Black History Month activities, contact Carmen McGill at (845) 431-8017.
Thursday, February 8, 2007, 12:30 p.m., James and Betty Hall Theatre, Dutchess Hall Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: Dr. Joy DeGruy Leary holds a Ph.D. in Social Work Research and is an Assistant Professor at Portland State University. The Theory of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome suggests that centuries of slavery followed by systemic racism and oppression have resulted in multigenerational adaptive behaviors, some of which have been positive and reflective of resilience, and others that are detrimental and destructive. Admission is free. For information, call the Office of Student Activities at (845) 431-8050. (DCC Lyceum Program)
Friday, February 9, 2007, 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., Bowne Hall room 122 Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, Assistant Professor of History at Dutchess Community College, on Madam C.J. Walker and Annie Malone. These hair Saturday, February 10, 2007, 11:00 a.m., James and Betty Hall Theatre, Dutchess Hall Okra Dance Company – African Tribal Dance: Take a fascinating excursion from Senegal to Soweto through the traditional rhythms, songs, instruments, and dances that are an integral part of everyday African life. Three talented performers offer a rousing presentation, full of audience participation, bringing to life a culture that has profoundly influenced us all. Admission is free. For information, call the Office of Student Activities at (845) 431-8050. (DCC Family Festival Program) Sunday, February 11, 2007, 3:00 p.m. James and Betty Hall Theatre, Dutchess Hall Annual Gospel Concert featuring guest soloists, praise dancers, and youth and adult choirs from local churches. Dinner is served immediately following the concert in the Ritz Lounge. Admission is Free. For information contact Deborah Porter at (845) 431-8049. Friday, February 16, 12:00 Noon, Bowne 122 Film: King of the Bingo Game by Ralph Ellison, a portrait of an African American man trying to support his family during the depression era in New York City. Admission is free. For general information on DCC Black History Month activities, contact Carmen McGill at (845) 431-8017. Thursday, February 22, 2007, 12:30 p.m., Ritz Lounge, Dutchess Hall Celebration of music and poetry inspired by the African American experience - poetry and spirituals: Vocal music by the DCC choral ensembles under the direction of Dr. Laura Ramsey Russell and readings by students of Dr. Elizabeth Johnson. Admission is Free. For more information contact Dr. Russell at (845) 431-8625 or Dr. Johnson at (845) 431-8518. Friday, February 23; 12:00 noon, James and Betty Hall Theatre Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: “Beyond Vietnam – A Time to Break Silence” WDCC Radio and the HGE Department invite members of the college community to join in their discussion of one of Dr. Martin Luther King’s famous speeches and how it relates to the current conflict in Iraq. Admission is free. WDCC Radio will also broadcast Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech at 12:00 noon on Friday, February 23. Monday, February 26, 2007, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Ritz Lounge, Dutchess Hall Coffee Sip: For general information on DCC Black History Month activities, contact Carmen McGill at (845) 431-8017.
Women’s History Month Programs For general information on DCC Women’s History Month activities, contact Carla DelTreste at (845) 431-8556. Thursday, March 1, 12:30 p.m., James and Betty Hall Theatre, Dutchess Hall Breaking the Cycle of Trauma: Angela Shelton is a filmmaker, writer, actress, producer, model and homemaker, and is not the only Angela Shelton, nor is she the only abused woman in America. In making her autobiographical film, Searching for Angela Shelton, she found 76 other Angela Sheltons on the Internet, 32 who would talk to her, and 16 who had been raped, beaten, or molested – herself included. Through her Thursday, March 1, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Mildred I. Washington Art Gallery, Washington Center for Science and Art Gallery Reception: Concetta Scarvalione, 1900-1975: Co-curated by Carol Kushner, Assistant Professor of English at DCC and the artist’s great-niece, and Gallery Director Lynn Palumbo. From immigrant background to award-winning artist and eventual teacher of sculpture at Vassar College, Concetta’s life was one of determination against the social constraints on women artists of the time. The exhibit runs February 26 through March 23. Admission to the reception and gallery is free. For information, contact Lynn Palumbo at (845) 431-8000 ext 3982 or email palumbo@sunydutchess.edu. Friday, March 2, 12:30 p.m., Louis Greenspan North Cafeteria March Across Campus and Women’s History Month Opening Ceremony, with performance by students in the Rap Poetry Music (RPM) club. Free cake will be served. For general information on DCC Women’s History Month activities, contact Carla DelTreste at (845) 431-8556. Saturday, March 3, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. James and Betty Hall Theatre, Dutchess Hall, and Math and Science Matter…Especially for Young Women This conference co-sponsored by IBM features hands-on math and science workshops in physics, chemistry, astronomy, geology, forensics, paleontology, computer graphics, and other disciplines designed specifically for middle school girls. Light refreshments are served. For information call (845) 431-8555. Pre-registration is necessary and is available online from February 1 through February 28. Click here to visit the Math and Science Matter Website.
Tuesday, March 6, All Day, Orcutt Student Services Center DCC hosts the Clothesline Project, an interactive display on domestic violence. For Thursday, March 8, 12:30 p.m., James and Betty Hall Theatre, Dutchess Hall Changing the Image of the Media from the Inside Out: Filmmaker Nicole Quinn makes her directorial debut with Racing Daylight, starring Academy Award nominee David Strathairn opposite Melissa Leo. With the aid of her producing partner Sophia Raab-Downs, Quinn chronicles her 30 year journey to the director’s chair as a woman of color in the entertainment industry. Screening excerpts of Racing Da Friday, March 9, 12:00 noon, location TBA Constance Baker Motley - Social Change Agent: What Page is She On? DCC Assistant Professor of History Dr. Elizabeth Johnson speaks on this influential New York State judge. Admission is free. For information, contact (845) 431-8518.Friday, March 9, All Campus, All Day Dress Down for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. For general information on DCC Women’s History Month activities, contact Carla DelTreste at (845) 431-8556. Tuesday, March 20, 12:30 p.m., Stein/O'Connor Lounge, Washington Center for Science and ARt Reading Women Through the Ages: All ages of women, from those first learning to read up to seniors, will be reading pieces by women authors. For general information on DCC Women’s History Month activities, contact Carla DelTreste at (845) 431-8556. Tuesday, March 20, 7:30 p.m., James and Betty Hall Theater, XM Radio Show Live On Stage: The DCC Communications and Media Arts Program COM250 class with Dana Dorrity presents Radio personalities and voice impressionists, Joe Bevilacqua and Lorie Kellogg of XM radio’s Comedy-O-Rama. The pair will be recording “Fibber McGee and Molly in The House of Wax” and “Duffy’s Tavern,” two half hour episodes for their “New Old-Time Radio Hour” which will air as a special on Laugh USA and as well as on their Comedy-O-Rama show. The shows, with material appropriate for all ages, will feature a full sound effects table and a live band on stage as well as five radio actors. Bevilacqua and Kellogg have worked in radio for many years and recently gained the rights to recreate old-time style radio shows using well-known radio characters like Jack Benny and Fibber McGee. Younger audiences will recognize many of these voices, because the radio voice actors eventually went to work creating the voices for Warner Brothers cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny, Droopy Dog, Rocky the Squirrel and Foghorn Leghorn. Students at Dutchess Community College will be shooting this live style recording for broadcast on Channel 42. Admission is free. For information, contact Dana Dorrity at (845) 431-8612. Tuesday, March Thursday, March 22, 8:00 p.m., James and Betty Hall Theater,
Saturday, March 24, 11:00 a.m., James and Betty Hall Theatre, Dutchess Hall Monkey Monkey Music: Singer Meredith LeVande will get you up and moving with catchy, active and fun tunes that engages the imagination in a satisfying and validating way. For information, call the Office of Student Activities at (845) 431-8050. (Family Festival Program) Thursday, March 29, 12:30 p.m., Taconic Hall Room 209 Focus on You: The DCC chapter of the American Association of Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC) hosts this program to help women achieve balance. Oftentimes women put a lot more energy into taking care of the needs of others more so than ourselves. Take a social "time out" for lunch, a fun get together and some enlightenment! You will also become better aware of how to put more balance in your life and how the "Power of Intention" can be a powerful tool to help make your mission work for you! Dr. Leah Akins, chair of the DCC’s Department of Engineering, Architecture, and Computer Technology, will facilitate a workshop on developing a personal mission statement that can inspire and guide you with your hopes, expectations and dreams. Admission is free. For information, contact Sue Kennon at (845) 431-8474. Friday, March 23, Noon, Taconic Hall Room 209 Women Coming to America: DCC students talk about their experiences moving to this country and explore their cultural differences. For general information on DCC Women’s History Month activities, contact Carla DelTreste at (845) 431-8556. Many lectures and presentations on campus are part of DCC’s Lyceum. For information, contact the Office of Student Activities at (845) 431-8050. Programs are held in the James and Betty Hall Theatre in Dutchess Hall unless otherwise noted. Thursday, February 1, 2007, 12:30 p.m., James and Betty Hall Theatre, Dutchess Hall Ali – The Greatest: Geoffrey Ewing’s one-man show is the transformational life story and spiritual journey of Muhammad Ali, a man who transcended the sports world to become a global legend and a champion of honor, respect and dignity. Ewing captures Ali’s dauntless spirit, his larger-than-life personality, and his unmatched humor, charm and charisma that electrified the world. Ewing’s performance has garnered praise from Muhammad Ali himself. Ewing follows his show with an interactive dialogue with the audience, exploring the significance of Muhammad Ali’s life as well as the creative process for this production. Ewing is the recipient of the prestigious OBIE award for Off-Broadway theatre, and the AUDELCO award, recognizing excellence in Black theatre. He has performed throughout the United States and Europe, on stage and television. Admission is free. For information, call the Office of Student Activities at (845) 431-8050. (Black History Month Program) Thursday, February 8, 2007, 12:30 p.m., James and Betty Hall Theatre, Dutchess Hall Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: Dr. Joy DeGruy Leary holds a Ph.D. in Social Work Research and is an Assistant Professor at Portland State University. The Theory of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome suggests that centuries of slavery followed by systemic racism and oppression have resulted in multigenerational adaptive behaviors, some of which have been positive and reflective of resilience, and others that are detrimental and destructive. Thursday, March 1, 12:30 p.m., James and Betty Hall Theatre, Dutchess Hall Breaking the Cycle of Trauma: Angela Shelton is a filmmaker, writer, actress, producer, model and homemaker, and is not the only Angela Shelton, nor is she the only abused woman in America. In making her autobiographical film, Searching for Angela Shelton, she found 76 other Angela Sheltons on the Internet, 32 who would talk to her, and 16 who had been raped, beaten, or molested – herself included. Through her animated and interactive presentation, Angela will candidly share her own experiences as a survivor and her powerful technique for letting go of unconscious negative thought patterns. Admission is free. For information, call the Office of Student Activities at (845) 431-8050. (DCC Women’s History Month Program) Thursday, March 8, 12:30 p.m., James and Betty Hall Theatre, Dutchess Hall Changing the Image of the Media from the Inside Out: Filmmaker Nicole Quinn makes her directorial debut with Racing Daylight, starring Academy Award nominee David Strathairn opposite Melissa Leo. With the aid of her producing partner Sophia Raab-Downs, Quinn chronicles her 30 year journey to the director’s chair as a woman of color in the entertainment industry. Screening excerpts of Racing Daylight, they will talk about running a childcare-friendly production and the struggle to put more realistic images of women on the screen. Admission is free. For information, call the Office of Student Activities at (845) 431-8050. (DCC Women’s History Month Program)CANCELLED: This Presentation will be rescheduled for a later date: Thursday, March 29, 12:30 p.m., James and Betty Hall Theatre The Publishing World and You – A Behind the Scenes Look with Michael Korda: Editor, author, and local resident Michael Korda joined the publishing firm of Simon & Schuster in 1958. He went on to become Editor-in-Chief of the company and was a major figure in the book industry for many years, publishing writers such as Ariel Durant, Ronald Reagan, Jacqueline Susan, and Harold Robbins. He is also the author of numerous books, including House People, Country Matters, and Ulysses S. Grant. Admission is free. For information, call the Office of Student Activities at (845) 431-8050 or Assistant Professor John Desmond at (845) 431-8434. Thursday, March 29, 7:00 p.m., James and Betty Hall Theatre, Dutchess Hall The Future of Healthcare: Presented by Dr. Paul Krugman, Professor of Economics at Princeton University, Harry Truman tried to create a national health insurance system. Bill Clinton's health care plan failed. Where do we stand now and where are we going? Why do other advanced countries manage to spend so much less than we do, while getting better results? Why is the price of U.S. health care so high? What do we get for all that money? Krugman received his B.A. from Yale and his Ph.D. from MIT. Prior to his current position, he taught at Yale, Stanford, and MIT. He also spent a year on the staff of the Council of Economic Advisors in 1982-83. His research is mainly in the area of international trade. He also works in international finance, with a concentration in currency crises. In 1991, Krugman received the American Economic Association's John Bates Clark medal. Krugman writes extensively for nontechnical audiences and is a regular op-ed columnist for The New York Times. His latest trade book, a collection of his New York Times articles and additional writings titled The Great Unraveling: Losing Our Way in the New Century, quickly rocketed to the top of the Amazon.com bestseller list. H Tuesday, April 10, 7:30 p.m., Louis Greenspan North Cafeteria, Drumlin Hall Matt Finley and Rio Jazz: Come and join the DCC Community as we celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month and the 20th Anniversary Show of Matt Finley and Rio Jazz. Led by arranger and flugelhorn soloist Matt Finley, Rio Jazz will be playing tracks for Matt’s new CD, Brazilian Wish. Refreshments will be served. The event is co-sponsored by the Student Government Association and the Music Performance Fund, as administered by Local 238-291 of the American Federation of Musicians. Admission is free. For information, call the Office of Student Activities at (845) 431-8050.
Depression and War as the Crucible of the Postwar Consumers’ Republic: Lizbeth Cohen, Ph.D., is the Howard Mumford Jones Professor of American Studies, Department of History at Harvard University. Dr. Cohen will explore how the prosperous postwar order built around mass consumption actually developed during the hard times of the Great Depression and World War II. The new attention that President Franklin Roosevelt and his New Deal gave to the importance of consumers and consumption paved the way for the emergence after the war Friday, April 20, 12:00 noon, James and Betty Hall Theater Valentino Achak Deng – a Sudanese Lost Boy and the subject of the new novel What is the What by Dave Eggers–Deng will discuss his experiences as a refugee in the civil war in Sudan, his view of the current situation in Sudan and Dafur, and the process of collaborating on the novel about his life. His visit is sponsored by DCC’s Writing Center, the June and Aaron Gillespie Forum, DCC’s Student Government Association, and the College’s Departments of English and Humanities and History, Government and Economics. Admission is free. For information, contact Professor Tom Denton at (845) 431-8436. All Family Festival Programs are held in the James and Betty Hall Theatre in Dutchess Hall at 11:00 a.m. Admission is free. For information, contact the Office of Student Activities at (845) 431-8050.
Saturday, January 27, 11:00 a.m., James and Betty Hall Theatre, Dutchess Hall The Elephant’s Child: The Puppet People presents a hilarious, contemporary adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale of how elephants got their long noses. Delightfully explore adult/child relationships, boundary testing and optimism with the elephant child on his quest to satisfy his insatiable curiosity! Featuring large colorful hand puppets marionettes and soft sculpture scenery. Admission is free. For information, call the Office of Student Activities at (845) 431-8050.
Saturday, February 10, 2007, 11:00 a.m., James and Betty Hall Theatre, Dutchess Hall
Saturday, March 24, 11:00 a.m., James and Betty Hall Theatre, Dutchess Hall Monkey Monkey Music: Singer Meredith LeVande will get you up and moving with catchy, active and fun tunes that engages the imagination in a satisfying and validating way. For information, call the Office of Student Activities at (845) 431-8050. (Women’s History Month Program) Friday Night Movie Series The Office of Student Activities sponsors recently released films in James and Betty Hall Theatre, Dutchess Hall, on Fridays at 8:00 p.m. Admission is free. For information, contact (845) 431-8050. Friday, January 26, 8:00 p.m., The Prestige, (PG-13) Friday, February 2, 8:00 p.m., The Departed, (R) Friday, February 9, 8:00 p.m., Stranger Friday, February 16, 8:00 p.m., The Fountain, (R) Friday, February 23, 8:00 p.m., Happy Feet, (PG) Friday, March 9, 8:00 p.m., Dream Girls (PG-13) Friday, March 23, 8:00 p.m., Casino Royale, (PG-13) Friday, March 30, 8:00 p.m., Let’s Go to Prison, (R) Friday, April 20, 8:00 p.m., The Good German, (R)
Tuesday, January 30, 12:30 p.m. and Friday, February 2, 5:30 p.m., both in the James and Betty Hall Theatre, Dutchess Hall An Inconvenient Truth: Director Davis Guggenheim eloquently weaves the science of global warming with Mr. Gore's personal history and lifelong commitment to reversing the effects of global climate change. A longtime advocate for the environment, Gore presents a wide array of facts and information in a thoughtful and compelling way. Co-sponsored by the DCC Student Government Association and BIOS, DCC's biology club. Admission is free. For information, contact (845) 431-8050. Friday, February 16, 12:00 Noon, Bowne Hall room 122 King of the Bingo Game by Ralph Ellison, a portrait of an African American man trying to support his family during the depression era in New York City. Admission is free. For general information on DCC Black History Month activities, contact Carmen McGill at (845) 431-8017.
The Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival is the longest-running showcase for international documentaries in the United States, encompassing a broad spectrum of work, from indigenous community media to experimental nonfiction. The Festival is distinguished by its outstanding selection of titles, which tackle diverse and challenging subjects, representing a range of issues and perspectives, and by the forums for discussion with filmmakers and speakers. The Festival was founded by the American Museum of Natural History in 1977, in honor of pioneering anthropologist Margaret Mead on her seventy-fifth birthday and her fiftieth year at the Museum. All films are free and held in the James and Betty Hall Theatre, Dutchess Hall. Sponsored by the Department of Behavioral Sciences. For information, contact Stephanie Roberg-Lopez at (845) 431-8359. Tuesday, February 13, 2007 12:30 p.m., James and Betty Hall Theatre, Dutchess Hall Flock of the Dodos: Who are the dodos in the current debate over evolution versus intelligent design? This film goes beyond who’s right and who’s wrong. Instead it explores how those who embrace each side are communicating their ideas to the public. Thursday, February 22, 2007 7:00 p.m., James and Betty Hall Theatre, Dutchess Hall Sisters in Law : The lawyers and judges in one small courthouse in Kumba, Cameroon are helping to transform women’s and children’s lives by protecting them from domestic violence. A testament to how a few strong women can help to make an impact on individual lives as well as traditional world-views. Friday, March 23 12:00 Nalini by Day, Nancy by Night: This experimental documentary looks at the outsourcing of American jobs to India. Told from the perspective of an Indian immigrant living in the U.S., the film journeys into India’s call centers, where telemarketers acquire American names and accents to service the telephone-support industry of the U.S. Communications Society Wednesday Night Film Series Wednesdays, James and Betty Hall Theatre, Dutchess Hall, 5:30 p.m. This semester, view the professional work of DCC Alumni, plus selections for Black History and Women's History Month. Admission is free. For information, contact Dana Dorrity at (845) 431-8612 or email Camilo Rojas at rojas@sunydutchess.edu. Wednesday, February 7, 5:30 p.m. DCC Alumni Brian Lazzaro returns to campus to show and discuss his work in commercials and music videos, and talk about breaking into the business and building a career as a producer/director. Wednesday, February 14, 5:30 p.m. DCC Alumni Dustin Hilbridge returns to campus to show and discuss his work as a film producer. Wednesday, March 28 5:30 p.m. Twelve Apostles of Nelson Mandela: a film by Thomas Allen Harris (Director / Producer) Harris’s stepfather was a friend of Nelson Mandela’s and a member of the African National Congress. He left South Africa in the 1960s and came to America to help bring attention to the atrocities in South Africa and the evils of Apartheid. After his stepfather died, Harris began work on this documentary to learn more about the man who raised him and helped to bring about democracy in South Africa. Black History Month Program.Including presentations by the Performing Arts Program and the Communications and Media Arts Tuesday, February 13th at 12:30, Ritz Lounge, Dutchess Hall Valentine’s Day Celebration: Love is the theme in performances by DCC choral ensembles, soloists, and instrumental musicians. For information contact Dr. Laura Ramsey Russell at (845) 431-8625 or email to lrussell@sunydutchess.edu Thursday, March 1 through Sunday, March 4, James and Betty Hall Theatre, Dutchess Hall 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and 2:00 p.m. matinee Sunday. Laughing Stock: The Masquer’sGuild presents this hilarious comedy by Charles Morey directed by adjunct instructor Rita Carver. The uproariously funny script explores the antics of summer-stock theater complete with a wild cast of characters, backstage snafus, and of course the romances that inevitably spring up during tense times where an old barn serves as performing space, rehearsal hall, and scene shop rolled into one. Admission is $5, free for DCC students. For information visit www.masquersguild.com Tuesday, March 20, 7:30 p.m., James and Betty Hall Theater, XM Radio Show Live On Stage: The DCC Communications and Media Arts Program COM250 class with Dana Dorrity presents Radio personalities and voice impressionists, Joe Bevilacqua and Lorie Kellogg of XM radio’s Comedy-O-Rama. The pair will be recording “Fibber McGee and Molly in The House of Wax” and “Duffy’s Tavern,” two half hour episodes for their “New Old-Time Radio Hour” which will air as a special on Laugh USA and as well as on their Comedy-O-Rama show. The shows, with material appropriate for all ages, will feature a full sound effects table and a live band on stage as well as five radio actors. Bevilacqua and Kellogg have worked in radio for many years and recently gained the rights to recreate old-time style radio shows using well-known radio characters like Jack Benny and Fibber McGee. Younger audiences will recognize many of these voices, because the radio voice actors eventually went to work creating the voices for Warner Brothers cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny, Droopy Dog, Rocky the Squirrel and Foghorn Leghorn. Students at Dutchess Community College will be shooting this live-style recording for broadcast on Channel 42. Admission is free. For information, contact Dana Dorrity at (845) 431-8612. March Thursday, March 22, 8:00 p.m., James and Betty Hall Theater, Jenny Scheinman Live On Stage: The DCC Communications and Media Arts Program COM250 class under the direction of Camilo Rojas presents jazz violinist Jenny Scheinman in celebration of Women’s History Month. Jenny Scheinman, violinist/composer, was voted the #1 Rising Star Violinist in the 2005, 2004 and 2003 Downbeat Critics' Polls, has performed and recorded extensively with Bill Frisell as well as Norah Jones, Madeleine Peyroux, Nels Cline, Vinicius Cantuaria, Marc Ribot and Myra Melford. She grew up playing folk music with her family in northern California, studied at Oberlin Conservatory, and has been performing as a jazz violinist since she was a teenager. In the last several years she has released four recordings of original music. The program will be video-taped by DCC students. Admission is free. For information, contact Professor Camilo Rojas at rojas@sunydutchess.edu.
8:00 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and 2:00 p.m. matinee Sunday. Sherlock Holmes or The Strange Case of Alice Faulkner: The Performing Arts Program presents the only Sherlock Holmes story that has the famous sleuth fall in love with one of the most intriguing women in all literature – the incomparable Alice Faulkner. The adaptation by master playwright William Gillette still remains controversial. Even the creator of the original Sherlock Holmes stories, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, was upset as Ms. Alice wrapped the stalwart Holmes around her little finger. In Sherlock Holmes you will get a great mystery to solve, dynamic characters like Dr. Watson, Professor Moriarty, “Lightfoot” McTague and Count Van Stalburg, plus the one and only Alice Faulkner. Directed by Professor Steve Press. Admission is $10, $5 for DCC students, seniors and DCC staff. Tickets for open seating will be sold at the theater one half hour before show times. For information, call 431-8696. Tuesday, April 17th at 12:30, Ritz Lounge Student Vocal Concert: Students from the DCC Chorus and Madrigals will sing solos from musical theater shows. This informal concert is free and open to the DCC community and to the public. Admission is free. For information contact Dr. Laura Ramsey Russell at (845) 431-8625 or email to lrussell@sunydutchess.edu. Thursday, April 26, 12:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 28 , Dance Concert 8:00 p.m., James DCC Spring Dance Concert under the direction of Adjunct Instructor of Dance and Choreographer Anne-Marie Zanchetti featuring students of DCC’s fall and spring semester Applied Dance classes. The program features both professional and student-choreographed works in a variety of dance techniques, including ballet, modern, tap, and jazz, as well as ethnic and cultural dance ranging from belly dance to hip hop. Both concerts are Free. For information, contact the Department of Health, Physical Education, Athletics, and Dance at (845) 431-8460. Tuesday, May 1, 7:00 p.m., Dutchess Hall Theater Spring Instrumental Concert: featuring the Guitar Consort under the direction of Jeff Armstrong, the Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Lou Pappas, plus instrumental soloists. Admission is free. For information, contact the DCC Music Program at (845) 431-8625.
DCC COM Show, featuring the finest work from of DCC’s Communications Media Arts Students in the spring semester, including short fictional pieces produced by both basic and advanced video production classes, special effects, audio production, and trailers for the half-hour broadcast-quality documentaries produced by the students in “Learning in Progress.” Admission is free. For information, contact Dana Dorrity at (845) 431-8612 or email Camilo Rojas at rojas@sunydutchess.edu
Spring Choral Concert: The DCC Chorus and Madrigal Singers under the direction of Dr. Laura Ramsey Russell in a concert featuring Paul Winter’s Earth Mass, African American spirituals, spring madrigals, and songs by Samuel Barber. Admission is free. For information contact Dr. Laura Ramsey Russell at (845) 431-8625 or email to lrussell@sunydutchess.edu. Friday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m., James and Betty Hall Theatre, Dutchess Hall. Mid-Hudson Community Orchestra - Spring Concert: This College-Community ensemble, Wednesday, May 30, 4:00 p.m., Handel Family Dining Room, Drumlin Hall High School Tony Awards: DCC’s annual high school theater awards for school productions in the Hudson Valley. Deadline for submissions is Tuesday, May 1. Schools may submit multiple entries for consideration in 15 categories. For information, contact Performing Arts Program Chair Joe Cosentino at (845) 431-8618 or visit the High School Tony Awards Web Site.
Mildred I. Washington Art Gallery The Gallery is located at the north end of campus in the Allyn J. Washington Center for Science and Art, room 150-153. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For information, contact Gallery Director Lynn Palumbo at (845) 431-8000 ext. 3982 or email palumbo@sunydutchess.edu or visit the Art Gallery Website. Fall 2006 PVAC Student Exhibit: Tuesday, January 16 through Friday, February 9 Artists’ reception, Thursday, January 18 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Selected works from Fall 2006 studio art classes in drawing, painting, color theory, two-dimensional and three-dimensional design, black and white and color digital photography, and graphic design and electronic media arts.
Concetta Scarvalione, 1900-1975: Monday, February 26 through Friday, March 23 Women’s History Month reception on Thursday, March 1 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Co-curated by Carol Kushner, Assistant Professor of In Plain Sight Monday, April 9 through Friday, May 4, with an artists’ reception on Thursday, April 12 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Spring 2007 PVAC Student Exhibit Graduation Day, Thursday, May 17 through Friday, June 22. Selected works from Spring 2007 studio art classes in drawing, painting, color theory, two-dimensional and three-dimensional design, black and white and color digital photography, and graphic design and electronic media arts. Dutchess Community College Music School Events The DCC Music School is a noncredit program of the Office of Community Services. It provides group and private instruction on a variety of instruments and voice for children and adults of all ages. For information, contact DCC Music School Director Julie Wegener at (845) 431-8916 or email wegener@sunydutchess.edu. Saturday, January 6, 11:30 a.m., Dutchess Hall Chamber Music Placement Auditions and In-Person Registration: For information, contact DCC Music School Director Julie Wegener at (845) 431-8916 or email wegener@sunydutchess.edu Thursday, January 4, 6:00 p.m., location TBA Jazz Ensemble Placement Auditions: For information, contact DCC Music School Director Julie Wegener at (845) 431-8916 or email wegener@sunydutchess.edu
Student Recitals: Saturday, March 3, 1:00 p.m. for students up to age 18 Saturday, March 31, 1:00 p.m. for students up to age 18 Saturday, April 28, 1:00 p.m. for students up to age 18 Saturday, April 28, 4:00 p.m. for adult students All recitals are held in the Ritz Lounge. Admission is free. For information, contact DCC Music School Director Julie Wegener at (845) 431-8916 or email wegener@sunydutchess.edu
DCC Music School Faculty Concert to benefit the MusicLink Scholarship Program: Solo and ensemble playing, classical, jazz, folk, and more. MusicLink to provide scholarships for economically disadvantged students who demonstrate exceptional musical promise. Admission $10.00, $5.00 for children, seniors, students, and DCC faculty and staff. For information contact Julie Wegener, DCC Music School Director at (845) 431-8916 or by email at wegener@sunydutchess.edu.
College Events and Community Outreach
Dutchess Community College Day of Design: The architecture faculty, the Dutchess Community College Foundation and Catskill Art are sponsoring a Day of Design to bring together area high school students in grades 11 and 12 who are interested in architecture. This workshop will allow participants to work for one day on the design of a small architectural project in small groups paired with an architect to develop a concept board and architectural model for the project. The program will give the students a chance to see how an architect thinks and works as well as have the opportunity to discuss the field of architecture with them. Students who do not have an architecture course in their high school will be able to experience a possible career path. For information, call contact Architecture Program Chair Dave Freeman or Instuctor Catherine Tabor-McGuire (845) 431-8410 or email McGuire@sunydutchess.edu or Freeman@sunydutchess.edu. Information and Forms can be found on the web under Calendar and Events at www.sunydutchess.edu. Openings are limited and your participation will be confirmed by email.
Annual DCC Foundation Bowlathon Sponsored by the DCC Foundation to raise money for student scholarships and other projects to enhance the Dutchess Community College environment. Admission is $7.50 per person, $37.50 for team of five. Bowlers are encouraged to raise additional funds through individual pledges and/or lane sponsorships. For information and a pledge form, contact Diana Pollard at (845) 431-8403 or email pollard@sunydutchess.edu Saturday, March 24, 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Falcon Hall,
(845) 471-5462.
Tuesday, April 17, 6:00 p.m. in the James and Betty Hall Theatre and Louis Greenspan North Cafeteria, Drumlin Hall. Dutchess Community College Open House for prospective students and their families For information, contact the DCC Admissions Office at (845) 431-8010. Wednesday, April 18, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Falcon Hall Hudson Valley Job Fair: The Dutchess Community College Office of Counseling and Career Services and the New York State Department of Labor host this annual Job Fair. More than 100 companies from the Hudson Valley region, Connecticut, and Massachusetts will be represented. Job seekers can also get information about educational and training opportunities at DCC. Admission is free. For information, contact the Office of Counseling and Career Services at(845) 431-8040. Thursday, April 19, 12:00-2:00 p.m., Main Campus Walkway Earth Day Celebration: Co–sponsored by BIOS, DCC’s biology club, and the Student Government Association Programming Board, Earth Day at DCC features food, fun, music, Friday, April 27, 5:00 p.m., Dutchess Hall Alumni Hall of Fame Dedication: DCC’s newest Distinguished Alumni join the ranks of local leaders and nationally recognized figures in this free dedication ceremony. An Alumni Dinner follows at 6:00 p.m. at the Culinary Institute, St. Andrews Cafe. The dedication is free, admission for dinner is $75. For information, call Diana Pollard at (845) 431-8403 or email pollard@sunydutchess.edu CANCELLED: Sunday, April 29, 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m., Bridgewaters Restaurant and South Street Seaport New York City Alumni Reception Several SUNY Community Colleges will gather to m Wednesday, May 2, 4:00 p.m., James and Betty Hall Theatre, Dutchess Hall DUE Awards for Academic Excellence Dutchess United Educators, DCC’s professional staff union, present awards to outstanding students who have excelled academically and contributed to the fabric of the College community. A reception follows in the Ritz Lounge. Admission is free. For information, contact Professor Richard Reitano at (845) 431-8514.
College Night: Representatives from more than 160 colleges will be at Dutchess Community College for this free program presented by DCC in association with the Dutchess County Counseling Association. College Night is geared for high school juniors, seniors, and their parents; for college students who plan to transfer to other schools; for adult and non-traditional learners; and for high school counselors. For information, contact DCC’s Office of Admissions at (845) 431-8010. Thursday, May 17, 2:00 p.m., George Strba Soccer Field Honors Convocation: More than 100 awards and scholarships are presented to continuing and graduating students. Admission is free. Seating is limited. For information, contact the Office of Students Services and Enrollment at (845) 431-8970. Thursday, May 17, 6:00 p.m., George Strba Soccer Field. Dutchess Community College 48th Commencement. Admission is free. For information contact the Office of Students Services and Enrollment at (845) 431-8970. Note: In case of inclement weather, Commencement exercises may be moved to Falcon Hall. Since seating in Falcon is limited, tickets (which are provided in each student’s graduation packet) would be required. For information, contact the Office of Students Services and Enrollment at (845) 431-8970.
DCC Foundation 18th Annual Golf Tournament In Memory of Jack Orcutt: The event features a barbeque lunch, beer and soft drinks will be served all day, plus cocktails,dinner, prizes, and a raffle drawing immediately following the tournament. Registration and lunch start at 11:30 a.m. All proceeds benefit DCC student scholarships and other College needs. Fees are $150 per person or $600 per foursome. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For information, contact Diana Pollard in the Foundation Office at 845.431.8403 or email pollard@sunydutchess.edu Wednesday, May 23, James and Betty Hall Theatre and Ritz Lounge, Dutchess Hall, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Taconic Region PTA Arts in Education Showcase: Short acts by Arts in Education providers for schools, youth groups, and libraries informational booths and displays by performers and artists-in-residence, and light refreshments. Registration is at 8:30 a.m., performances run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration and admission are required. For information and registration, contact Sue Lesser at Arlington Central School District at (845) 486-4495, email slesser@acsdny.org. DCC’s sports teams, the Falcons, play under the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) in Region XV, which includes colleges from Long Island to Dutchess and Ulster counties. They are part of the Mid-Hudson Conference, which includes two-year colleges in Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Rockland, and Westchester counties. Winter sports include men’s and women’s basketball, co-ed bowling and co-ed track. Spring sports include men’s baseball, women’s softball, men’s tennis, golf, and track and field. The Athletics Department, in cooperation with the Office of Community Services, also offers youth sports academies in the spring and summer. Schedules are subject to change. For game confirmation and information, contact Athletic Director Brian Powers at (845) 431-8468 or visit www.sunydutchess.edu/athletics/. Community Services and Special Programs DCC’s noncredit programs include spring and summer classes for all ages, music school programs and recitals, and summer institutes and academies for youth. For information call (845) 431-8900 or visit www.sunydutchess.edu/cfweb
SUNY Celebration of the Arts at DCC: 2005-2006
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ylight, they will talk about running a childcare-friendly production and the struggle to put more realistic images of women on the screen. Admission is free. For information, call the Office of Student Activities at (845) 431-8050. Admission is free. For information, call the Office of Student Activities at (845) 431-8050. (DCC Lyceum Program)
of what Lizabeth Cohen has called the “Consumers’ Republic.” 
The Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival at DCC
Thursday through Sunday, April 12 through 15, James and Betty Hall Theatre
Thursday, May 3, 12:30, James and Betty Hall Theatre, Dutchess Hall
English at DCC and the artist’s great-niece, and Gallery Director Lynn Palumbo. From immigrant background to award-winning artist and eventual teacher of sculpture at Vassar College, Concetta’s life was one of determination against the social constraints on women artists of the time.
eet classmates at this wonderful outdoor venue. A BBQ and drinks will be served. Admission is $125. 
Thursday, May 10, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Falcon Hall
Monday, May 21, 1:00 p.m., location, TBA
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