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2014 Women's Leadership Conference

March
Wed 26

The Woman: Mind, Body and Spirit - Developing and Refining the Leader Within

Location: Winnet Student Life Building, The Great Hall, Room S2-19

Join us and learn how Mind, Body and Spirit intersect to define the leader within. We’ll explore what it means to be a leader, how to overcome barriers that hinder women from assuming leadership roles, what differentiates a woman who identifies herself as a leader, and more.

Conference agenda

8 a.m.                

Registration and continental breakfast

African American Heritage Festival

February
Thu 20

The African Culture and Traditions Club invites you to the 2nd Annual African American Heritage Festival

Schedule of events:

12:00 to 1:00 p.m.: Meet the Artists - Painters will speak about their art
2:30 to 3:00 p.m.: African fashion showcase
3:00 to 7:00 p.m.: The Evolution of Dance - From African to America. Featuring Afro Cuban, B-Boy, Hip-Hop, Traditional African and Featuring a Greek Step Show by the Brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. $3 with Student I.D.

Education Transfer Fair

February
Thu 27

The College's Counseling department and Education program have scheduled an Education Transfer Fair in the Bonnell Building - Ground Floor.  Area colleges and universities will be there to speak with students about their transfer opportunities and furthering their education.

Faculty Showcase of Writers

April
Mon 07

As part of the 2014 Poets and Writers Festival, the Faculty Showcase for writers will feature: Alan Elyshevitz, Jeff Markovitz, Nick Moudry, Marissa Johnson-Valenzuela, Elizabeth Catanese, Diane McManus, Jonathan Pappas, Kate Brady, Thierry Saintine and Thomas Rush.

Author Kevin Powers, "The Yellow Birds"

March
Wed 19

One Book, One Philadelphia Author Series presents this veteran and novelist who will read from his National Book Award-nominated novel, The Yellow Birds. Powers will speak on his personal journey as a soldier and writer, as well as his perspectives of the physical and psychological paths navigated by today’s veterans. A book-signing will follow. Located in the Winnet Great Hall.

Panel Discussion: Returning Home: The Challenges Faced by Today’s Veterans

March
Wed 19

Panel Discussion: Returning Home: The Challenges Faced by Today’s Veterans. How do the issues raised in The Yellow Birds resonate with student veterans at the College? From experiencing PTSD to attaining an education and finding a job, what kind of obstacles do veterans face as they transition to life at home? Join in as a panel discusses these issues and answers audience questions.

Kevin Powers, The Yellow Birds.

March
Wed 19

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Poetry Symposium: Workshops and Readings.

March
Thu 13

poem for the writing

Filmmaker Ben Hickernell: The Do’s and Don’ts of Scriptwriting and Working with Actors.

February
Tue 18

Ben-Hickernell Filmmaker Ben Hickernell: The Do’s and Don’ts of Scriptwriting and Working with Actors. Join Philadelphia-based writer and director Ben Hickernell for a discussion about making theatrical films for today’s market.

Fall Classes Begin

September
Tue 02

Welcome to new and returning students. Fall classes begin.

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