News and Events

Skills-Enhancement Program Earns National Recognition

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:44:22 -0500

Dutchess Community College's SmartStart program has earned two awards from a national organization of student-affairs professionals. SmartStart is a four-week summer program of classes in mathematics, reading, writing and study skills for incoming freshmen who are academically underprepared in several essential skills areas.

Program Encourages Girls in Grades 5-8 to Explore Math, Science

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:01:27 -0500

In an effort to encourage young women to explore career opportunities in historically male-dominated fields, Dutchess Community College will host its 16th Annual "Math and Science Matter ... Especially for Young Women" program on Saturday, March 3. The program runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is open to girls in grades 5-8. Registration is $10.

Admissions Events

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:57:54 -0500

DCC Events to Mark Black History Month

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:23:01 -0500

A gospel concert, Kwanzaa celebration and Freedom Riders event are just a few of the activities Dutchess Community College is offering to celebrate Black History Month. All activities will be held at DCC's Poughkeepsie campus and are free and open to the public.

Documentary About Romanian School Segregation to be Screened

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:51:31 -0500

Dutchess Community College will host a screening of the documentary film "Our School," which focuses on the struggle of three minority children to desegregate their Romanian school. It will take place Jan. 10 from 2-4 p.m. in room 122 of Bowne Hall, on DCC's Poughkeepsie campus. It is free and open to the public, and will include a discussion with film director and producer Mona Nicoara.

DCC Student Earns Sheriff's Association Criminal Justice Scholarship

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:59:56 -0500

A New York State Sheriff's Association Institute Criminal Justice Scholarship has been awarded to Dutchess Community College student and Pleasant Valley resident Jesse Fuerst. The $250 award is presented annually to a full-time Criminal Justice major from each community college in New York state. Candidates for the scholarship must excel academically as well as demonstrate financial need.

Best of DCC Communications Students' Work to be Showcased

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:51:18 -0500

The 40th Semi-Annual Communications & Media Arts Program Audio & Video Student Festival will be held Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the James and Betty Hall Theatre at Dutchess Community College.

Magnetic Levitation Competition Sets Participation Record

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:49:30 -0500

A record-breaking 150 middle and high school students participated in the 18th annual Magnetic Levitation (MAGLEV) competition sponsored by Dutchess Community College's Department of Engineering, Architecture and Computer Technologies on Nov. 18. Participating schools included Linden Avenue Middle School, Webutuck Middle School, Union Vale Middle School, George Fischer Middle School, Todd Middle School and Red Hook High School.

Four December Concerts to be Staged at DCC

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:50:52 -0500

Musical selections varying from holiday favorites to contemporary and popular works will be performed throughout December during four concerts scheduled at Dutchess Community College's Poughkeepsie campus.

Broadway Revue to Help Fund Fight Against AIDS

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:24:52 -0500

The Dutchess Community College Masquers' Guild performance troupe will present the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Musical Revue on Dec. 2 and 3 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. in the James and Betty Hall Theatre on DCC's main campus in Poughkeepsie.

Students to Stage "Kiss Me, Kate"

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:36:15 -0400

Members of the Dutchess Community College Performing Arts program will join with students in DCC’s Masquers’ Guild performance troupe to present a production of “Kiss Me, Kate” from Nov. 17-20.

Prospective Student Open House Set for Veterans Day

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:17:50 -0400

Prospective students and families interested in learning about Dutchess Community College’s academic programs, financial aid opportunities and the suite-style dormitories opening next year are invited to attend an Admissions Open House on Nov. 11 from 1-4 p.m. in the second-floor North Lounge in Hudson Hall on DCC’s main Poughkeepsie campus.

Georgetown Professor to Lecture at DCC on Air Traffic Control Strike

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:01:29 -0400

Joseph A. McCartin, professor of history at Georgetown University and labor union expert, will give a presentation at Dutchess Community College called “The Enduring Legacy of the PATCO Strike: Labor, Politics and the Public Sector Thirty Years After Reagan.” The talk will be held Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the James and Betty Hall Theatre on DCC’s Poughkeepsie campus. It is free and open to the public.

Two from DCC Receive SUNY Chancellor's Awards

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:29:00 -0400

Dr. Leah Akins, Department Head of Engineering, Architecture and Computer Technologies, and Bridgette Anderson, Associate Dean of Administration for campus facilities management, have been awarded 2011 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence.

College Fair Coming Oct. 11

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:19:46 -0400

The annual College Fair hosted by Dutchess Community College will take place Oct. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Falcon Hall on the main DCC campus in Poughkeepsie.