Survivor recounts horrors of modern slavery
On Monday March 7, Beatrice Fernando told of her experiences as a slave in Lebanon, to SUNY Rockland students and faculty. The event was presented by a joint effort involving the Women's History Month Committee, Democracy Through the Eyes of Women, and the Anti-Slavery Committee and part of a series to increase visibility on the problem of slavery throughout the world.
Scarce warm days, subtle indications of early springtime, signal the approach of St. Patrick's Day. Kicking off the month dedicated to the celebration of Irish culture, RCC held its first Irish event, the CrossRoads Ceili, in the Cultural Arts Center on the night of Feb. 24.
Students Recognized for Academic Succes,s Campus Involvment
This year, Rockland Community College was privileged to have four students, Laura Duran, Student Activities Board Chair, Mario Frascone III, the Director of RCC-TV, Kimberlyn Frost, and Vanessah Raymond, the Secretary of the Student Government Association, win the prestigious SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence, the highest award given by SUNY.
Among the Rockland County veterans of color assembled at the College for a Black History Month panel commemorating the military service of persons of color, were decorated servicemen from World War Two, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
Recounting their experiences of racism and segregation along with their triumphs in both in their military and professional careers, they highlighted the issue of race in this country, and the perseverance of racial minorities throughout our history.
In the face of Governor Andrew Cuomo's proposed $1.1 billion to SUNY, the SUNY Student Assembly is organizing a second annual "SUNY Palooza," a day of student advocacy in Albany.
"If our kids aren't getting educated, we can't have a future" says RCC Student Government President Marvin Matthews. "Every RCC student should try to make it [to SUNY Palooza]."
On Feb. 10, Dr. Komozi Woodard and Dr. Jeanne Theoharis led a civil rights lecture in the Technology Building, which was open to all students. Some of the many topics discussed ranged from the sources of inspiration for history's civil rights leaders to how racism is still prevalent in the United States today.
On Thurs, Feb. 17, room 3218 in the Student Union Building was buzzing with activity. Numerous clubs gathered together for Clubfest, the bi-annual festival where clubs and student groups gather to show their organization to attempt to gain new members. Posters were set up, fliers were passed out, and a few dancers were enjoying the lively music that blared from the International Dance Club's stereo. The room was filled with a plethora of activity from the wide range of clubs.
"How can we stop the bullying?" a freshman at RCC, Julie Stevens asked. "I see it go on all the time." On Feb. 17, a panel of local experts on bullying came to RCC to try to solve that problem, in the theater in the Cultural Arts Center. Inspired by recent suicides of young adults, the meeting was called to find solutions to the widespread problem of bullying.
A registered geologist and head of the Rockland County Department of Health Water Supply Bureau, hosted a discussion debunking the myths and dangers between bottled and tap water
Proposed bus schedule cuts can affect student’ commute
The Department of Transportation is proposing an alteration to all of their Transport of Rockland (TOR) bus routes, along with an overall increase to fare rates including senior citizen and disabled fares. Of the ten service reductions, half of them are resulting in complete weekend service cancelations.
On Thursday Nov. 18, the Water Justice Alliance met with the former district governors of the N.Y. Rotary, Dr. James Yarmus and Jeffrey Keahon to create a bridge of cooperation in order to carry out some of the major goals of the Alliance. Both entities plan on working together to establish a central water filter in Honduras, and the WJA will establish a sustainable water filtration system in select villages in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
As the holiday season approaches, various clubs and organizations around campus have banded together to contribute charity to the less fortunate. From turkey drives for local residents to sending supplies to poverty-stricken countries overseas, students and faculty are working toward giving relief to those in need.
Each semester SUNY Rockland holds a blood drive that is sponsored by the Student Government Association and Good Samaritan Hospital. On Nov. 23, over 80 students donated and the college was able to collect over 80 pints of blood in the second floor of the Student Union.
SUNY Rockland students from all backgrounds feel comfortable being around one another and practicing different religions, said most students asked. Students at RCC come from a range of backgrounds and ethnicities, but that does not diminish the level of tolerance and intercultural understanding that takes place around campus.
It's 9:15 a.m. and your paper is due at the beginning of class at 9:30. Since every computer in the lab is being used, you take out your laptop, connect to your email using the College's Wi-Fi, and open your essay to make a few last minute changes. You try to save your paper one last time so you can print it from the lab computer when one opens up—but suddenly you're no longer connected.
This year, some institutions chose to commemorate Veteran's day with sales. Others did it with school closings. SUNYRockland hosted a Veterans Day Program featuring an honor guard procession, videos, and an address by College President Dr. Cliff Wood, remembering and honoring those who served our country.
The funds, to be spread out over five years, will help create an “academic success center”
The College has won a $2 million federal grant that will be used to improve student tutoring, advising and new student orientations, SUNY Rockland President Dr. Cliff Wood announced recently. "The new resources are so significant because they will change what it feels like to be a student at RCC," said the Director of Grants Development, Dr.
The annual fall Hillel Shabbat dinner this year featured a traditional Jewish Sabbath dinner, a comedian, a singer, and many new faces. Shabbat, also known as the Sabbath, is a Jewish festival that occurs weekly, every Friday night through Saturday night, and allows those who observe it to relax after a long, maybe stressful week and spend time with their families.
As part of the Intercultural Festival taking place on campus throughout November, Desiree Marshall presented multiple poems in a slam-poetry style that at times startled the audience with their power and energy. Most of Marshall's poetry focused specifically on the issue of the gentrification of neighborhoods in Brooklyn, and how attention is not being paid to it.
An International Luncheon was held on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at SUNY Rockland on the second floor of the Student Union. Students and staff enjoyed food from various cultures between 11am and 2 pm for $7. Student clubs provided the food at the luncheon and representatives from those clubs were the ones serving the food.
The Performing Arts Department kicked off the Intercultural Arts Festival with an international parade performance showcasing student talent and diversity. Representing 15 nations from across the world, the student demonstrations provided an ethnic variety resembling that of the RCC campus.
The country went to the polls on Nov. 4, byt many RCC students stayed home. Many RCC students did not vote for reasons ranging from not registering to being tired to a lack of transportation. Others just didn’t know whom to trust. “For every one ad that features the candidate there are five ads that attack him.
As a part of Native American History Month, Rockland Community College recently celebrated its first ever Day of Understanding with the Ramapough-Lenape Tribe, in a program with an information session, live dance performance, and prayer service . "Let today be a new day of understanding for all of us," declared RCC President Dr.
Bright lights and colored checkerboard backdrop that spelled out "N-W-C" were the first things the audience saw, before the actors took their places on stage and began the show with loud racist chants. The Rockland Community College Cultural Arts Center on Oct.
With help from Organic Club, local farmers promote eco-friendly products
In the seventh Annual Environmental Consortium on Oct. 15, SUNY Rockland gave its support by offering its cafeteria to the eco-friendly community that is the consortium. Helping organize the event was RCC's Organic Gardening Club. The consortium stressed the importance of the amount of food locally grown.
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