News and Events

DCC to Host College Transition Program for Students with Disabilities

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:28:15 -0500

Recognizing that it can be difficult for students with disabilities to make the move from high school to college, Dutchess Community College has joined with others to put together a program to help ease the transition. The free program will be held March 17 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Life of Mary Todd Lincoln the Focus of Lecture

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:05:32 -0500

Author Catherine Clinton will visit Dutchess Community College for a lecture about Mary Todd Lincoln’s life and contributions. Clinton’s book, “Mrs. Lincoln: A Life,” draws on important new research to illuminate the first lady’s background and contributions to the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln.

Women's History Month Events Coming to DCC

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:21:48 -0500

The Dutchess Community College annual celebration of Women’s History Month will begin with an information fair, and continue through March with Lyceum speakers, an art exhibit, a poetry reading and more.

High School Students to Team With Architects at DCC's Day of Design

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:38:04 -0500

High school students with an interest in architecture will spend a day working with experts in the field at the Fifth Annual Dutchess Community College Day of Design on Feb. 6.

DCC Events to Mark Black History Month

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:20:12 -0500

A gospel concert, Kwanzaa celebration and dance exhibition are just a few of the events Dutchess Community College is offering to celebrate Black History Month. All activities will be held at DCC’s Poughkeepsie campus, 53 Pendell Rd., and are free and open to the public.

Student Artwork Featured in Gallery Exhibit

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:18:59 -0500

Select works by students in Dutchess Community College fall 2009 art classes are on display in the College’s Mildred I. Washington Art Gallery until Jan. 29. The exhibit includes work in mediums including paint, ceramics, photography, graphic design and calligraphy.

President's Breakfast Highlights Importance of Quality, Accessible Education

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:11:00 -0500

Approximately 200 Dutchess County business and community leaders, friends and donors gathered on January 7 for the 17th Annual Dutchess Community College President’s Breakfast held on the College’s Poughkeepsie campus.

Lecture at DCC to Focus on 1880s American Politics

Wed, 6 Jan 2010 10:27:25 -0500

On January 14, Dutchess Community College will host Dr. Rebecca Edwards, the Eloise Ellery Professor of History at Vassar College, for a lecture titled “The Lost Decade of the 1880s in American Politics.”

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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:26:52 -0500

DCC Website Wins Gold Award

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:01:57 -0500

Dutchess Community College’s website, which was redesigned and unveiled in January, was recently honored with the Gold Medallion Award from District 1 of the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR).

Graphic Design Artist with Work at MOMA to Display Pieces at DCC Art Gallery Exhibit

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:05:57 -0500

The next exhibit in Dutchess Community College’s Mildred I. Washington Art Gallery will feature the work of graphic artist Woody Pirtle.

Fall 2009 Enrollment Highest in School History

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:40:25 -0500

Dutchess Community College’s Fall 2009 enrollment is 9,791, up more than 14% from last year.

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Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:23:02 -0400

DCC Board of Trustees to Hold Workshop Session, Regular Meeting Canceled

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:14:39 -0400

The Board of Trustees of Dutchess Community College will hold a workshop session on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The session will be held in the Bowne Hall board room on the main DCC campus. The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees previously scheduled for 7 p.m. has been canceled.

Modern Dance Company to Visit DCC for Lyceum Program

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:38:15 -0400

Modern Dance Company to Visit DCC for Lyceum Program

Poughkeepsie, N.Y. – Linda Diamond & Company, an award-winning professional dance group, is coming to Dutchess Community College on October 15 at 12:30 p.m. in the James and Betty Hall Theatre on DCC’s main Poughkeepsie campus.

The group’s performances feature a multi-cultural dance repertoire combined with different visual themes to produce a show that appeals to all ages. A section from the award-winning DanceVisions of Picasso will be incorporated into the DCC performance.

Choreographer Linda Diamond has received several Dutchess County Arts Council Awards for her Woodstock Diamond Dance Festival projects.

The show is part of the College’s Lyceum series, and is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact DCC’s Student Activities office at 845-431-8050.

Founded in 1957, Dutchess Community College is a two-year community college with more than 50 years of service to the residents of Dutchess County. Visit www.sunydutchess.edu.

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