Events at Community College of Philadelphia

Women's Poetry and Songwriting Circle

Event Date

Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Event Location

The Coffeehouse

Event Type

Community Event

Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 1 to 2 p.m. | Winnet Coffee House

Join the Women’s Outreach and Advocacy Center with musicians from WXPN and World Café Live for a two-session women’s poetry and songwriting series. Express yourself with help from professional writers and musicians by attending one or both of the meetings. 

Celebrating Women Leadership in DEI Luncheon

Event Date

Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Event Location

Lecture Hall, C2-28

Event Type

Community Event

Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 12 to 1 p.m. | Center for Business and Industry, Room C2-28

To mark the close of Women’s History Month, please join the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning and Title III at a luncheon to celebrate women in higher education. The luncheon will feature a panel of women from area institutions who are leading the efforts in diversity, equity and inclusion on their campuses. To save your seat, RSVP by March 17.

Featured speakers: Dr. Faye Allard, Community College of Philadelphia; Raquel Arrendondo, University of Pennsylvania; Lailah Dunbar-Keeys, Cabrini College; Leila Lawrence, Community College of Philadelphia; Dr. Brenda Ingram-Wallace, Albright College. 

Women’s History Month: Student Leadership Celebration

Event Date

Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 1:15pm

Event Location

Winnet Student Life Building

Event Type

Community Event

Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. | Winnet Student Life Building Lobby

Please join the Women’s Outreach and Advocacy Center for a Women’s History Month reception to celebrate student leadership at the College. Light refreshments will be served.

Guest Speaker: Diane Cornman-Levy, Executive Director, Women’s Way

Grady's Community Garden Produce Giveaway and Harvest Day

Event Date

Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Event Type

Community Event

Thursday, March 30 | 1:30 P.M. | Grady's Community Garden

Students, stop by for free vegetables. Try something new—you create a healthier you when you add fresh vegetables to your culinary cabinet. Join us at Grady's garden on 17th street next to the Bonnell building. 

 

Creating Space: An Art Making Workshop for Survivors

Event Date

Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Event Type

Community Event

Thursdays, 3 to 4:30 p.m. | Counseling Center, Room BG-07

Join us to connect with peers and express yourself through art activities such as collage, painting, fiber arts and writing. You will learn processing and coping skills in a relaxing space. You are welcome to attend individual sessions or the full series. All genders welcome. Facilitated by Women’s Outreach and Advocacy Center.

The Lindback Lecture Featuring 2023 Lindback Award winner, Dr. Faye Allard

Event Date

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 - 11:00am to 12:00pm

Event Type

Community Event

April 11, 2023 | 11 a.m. | Great Hall (S2-19), Winnet Student Life Building

The hallmark of the annual Lindback Lecture is a thoughtful presentation that provides attendees with information and a perspective that helps move you forward. This year’s intention is for audience members to become fully immersed in the presentation—so much so, you’re looking forward to what’ll happen next!

Dr. Allard, associate professor of Social Sciences and head of the Social Sciences department, will explore the emotional connections that combine kindness, empathy and compassion as we uncover the smallest, little things that forge a connection with the presentation itself and maybe even someone else. 

The big reveal is you—learning what you’ll discover about yourself and what little things...