Women's History Month Activities Planned at DCC

Release date: February 19, 2008

Poughkeepsie, N.Y. -- Dutchess Community College has a slate of activities lined up in March to recognize Women’s History Month.

The celebration begins two days early on Feb. 28 with a Lyceum featuring Patrice Gaines called “What People in Prison Have Taught Me About Being Free.” During the presentation, Gaines, an award-winning journalist and former Washington Post reporter, will discuss her transformation from a heroin user who spent time in jail for possession, to a confident journalist, author and national speaker. The talk will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the James and Betty Hall Theatre in Dutchess Hall on the DCC main campus.

DCC will host its 12th annual “Math and Science Matter … Especially for Young Women” event on March 1. It provides hands-on workshops in science, technology, engineering and math developed by DCC faculty designed to engage young women and encourage them to explore career opportunities in those fields. Also, there will be workshops for parents as well as middle school math and science teachers. The program is open to students from the Hudson Valley in grades 5-9. There is a $5 registration fee. Visit www.sunydutchess.edu/msfair to complete mandatory registration. Contact Susan LaFosse at 845-431-8000, ext. 3787 for more information.

On March 6 at 12:30 p.m. in the James and Betty Hall Theatre, Anya Kamenetz will present “Time to Stand Up: Why the Youth Vote will Rock in ’08.” She will discuss voters ages 18 to 31 who appear to be more engaged and empowered who will outnumber the baby boomers at the polls in 2008. Covered in the talk will be important political issues affecting young people, such as jobs, education and global warming.

The complete listing of events is as follows:

 Feb. 28- Patrice Gaines, “What People in Prison Have Taught Me About Being Free” in the James and Betty Hall Theatre, 12:30 p.m.

Feb. 29- Women’s History Month Kickoff to honor DCC faculty and staff who are also alumni, in the Ritz Lounge at noon.

March 1- “Math and Science Matter … Especially for Young Women” in Dutchess Hall at 8 a.m.

March 4- Wage Project workshop hosted by the Counseling and Careers Center in Bowne Hall, Room 122 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

March 5- The film “Blossoms of Fire” by Maureen Gosling in the James and Betty Hall Theatre at 5:30 p.m.

March 6- Anya Kamenetz, “Time to Stand Up: Why the Youth Vote will Rock in ‘08” in the James and Betty Hall Theatre at 12:30 p.m.

March 7- Dress Down Day for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

March 18- Reading Women, featuring students, faculty and staff reading pieces from female authors in the Allyn J. Washington Center for Science and Art, Stein/O’Conner Lounge, at 12:30 p.m.

March 19- The COM 250 performance featuring a female director at 6 p.m.

March 20- The COM 250 performance of Latin American female drummers at 8 p.m.

March 27- “Lunch and Pleasantries” in the Handel Dining Room in honor of Women’s History Month and DCC’s 50th Anniversary.

For more information about any of the events, contact Carla DelTreste-Jutt at 845-431-8556.

Founded in 1957, Dutchess Community College is a two-year community college celebrating its 50th anniversary of excellence and service to the residents of Dutchess County. It is part of the State University of New York and is one of 30 community colleges in the state system. The College offers a wide variety of associate degree programs, as well as career programs in major technical, human service and business areas. The College also offers non-credit courses through its Office of Community Services to meet the continuing education needs of civic, cultural, business and professional groups and the community at large. The main campus is at 53 Pendell Road in Poughkeepsie, while the Dutchess South extension site is in Hollowbrook Park, Building #4 at 31 Marshall Road in Wappingers Falls.

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