The panel will introduce this year's theme, "Women (re)Writing History," in conversation with Christine Eubank, Leigh Jonaitis, Jessica Datema and Caroline Kelley. The discussion will focus on gender, artistic creating, and the muse in Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl, to be performed virtually...
As part of Professor Salort's "Cross Cultural Healthcare" class, a discussion on Christian Science will take place. All are welcome. Please contact [email protected] with any questions and to receive the virtual link.
Join us for the Bergenstages Virtual Play Reading of Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl, which is a re-imagining of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth with the character of Eurydice in the foreground. Directed by Leigh Jonaitis and produced by Jim Bumgardner. Use the...
In Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With...
BCC Dance Professor Lynn Needle presents a discussion and video performance of “Orphic Descent," a pas de deux that fuses principles of contemporary dance, yoga and theatrics in telling the story of Orpheus and Eurydice. Choreographed by Kent Lindemer and Lynn Needle,...
This panel will discuss feminism from the points of view of women of color in the College community, featuring Lou Ethel Roliston, Gloria Cevallos, Gemma Figaro, Linda Lamadrid, and Yursa Subhan. Moderated by Caroline Kelley.
Skye Cleary will speak and take questions about "Existentialism and the Good Life." Dr. Cleary is a philosopher and co-editor of How to Live a Good Life (Vintage 2020) and the author of Existentialism and Romantic Love (Palgrave Macmillan 2015). She has published...
Join Bergen's Division of Continuing Education for a Virtual Tour of the Human Resources certificate program on March 9th at 12-1pm. To register for the virtual open house, visit https://bit.ly/2Ze5yMh
Join us as we virtually explore the Mystic Aquarium. You will be inspired by their work in animal husbandry, conservation, research and education. Live stream videos and an opportunity to ask questions of the Mystic Aquarium team will be a part of...
The Pathway Scholars Program presents a "Professional Communications" Virtual Workshop, led by John Cichowski, EdD, STEM Tutorial Supervisor, on Thursday, March 10th 2:00-3:00PM. In this workshop, you will learn the following: Learn how to make eye contact on Zoom Devise elevator pitches...
In Bergen’s first Transcribathon, this is your chance to be a part of the “Suffrage: Women Fight for the Vote” campaign of the Library of Congress By the People project. Learn the basics of transcribing and reviewing primary source materials with guidance...
The Literary Arts Series is hosting author Brian Turner on March 11, 2021 at 11am via Webex at http://ow.ly/HrvX50DGZKK. The event is free and open to the public. To view Turner's writings, video, and the NEH program, "Warriors on Writing," that featured...
Join FBLA for an exclusive meeting with Real Estate Professional, David Waller. Learn about an incredible career choice and the inner workings of the industry. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A. Webex Password: FBLA2021
Join Professors Lisa Mayer, Esq., and Christine Eubank, PhD, for a panel discussion that traces women’s centuries-long fight for economic equality. The panel includes a conversation that explores COVID-19’s disproportionate economic impact on women both in the United States and Abroad. Moderated...
The Honors Salon presents a discussion of the “#MeToo” movement and issues of power-based personal violence both historically and in a time of COVID-19. The panel consists of Jessica Peacock, MSW LCSW; Christine Eubank; Seamus Gibbons; Simza Sadek from Yes We Can...
This student-moderated panel features an interview with female experts in wildlife biology, professional guiding, environmental education, and public lands stewardship, focusing on the challenges they have faced as women in a field historically dominated by men. Event participants include Dr. Nellie Tsipoura,...
This discussion will address marriage equality, hate crime laws, and laws against discrimination in jobs and housing. Things have improved for the LGBTQ community, but what are the issues now? Join five Bergen students and former students in a discussion about the...
BCC Women’s History Month welcomes Anuradha Bhagwati, author of Unbecoming: A Memoir of Disobedience, as keynote speaker. A Marine Corps veteran and bisexual woman of color, Bhagwati writes with frankness and clarity about bucking the demands of strict Indian parents, and confronting...
The Pathway Scholars Program presents a virtual workshop on Stress Reduction for the College Student on Thursday, March 25th at 2:00-3:00pm. The workshop will be led by Jessica Peacock, LCSW, Mental Health Counselor. Join the workshop via Webex at https://bergen.webex.com/meet/jpeacock. Email Barbara...
Are you looking to experience a live, interactive cooking show with comedy from the comfort of your home? The Bergen Community College Foundation will present “Dinner’s Ready Live: Cooking & Comedy for the Isabella Altano Scholarship” on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at...
Three women who have run for office and won discuss their journeys. What is it like to put yourself out there? How can women overcome self-doubt and get involved in action? What makes a good leader? These and other questions will be...
Join us for a private Bergen virtual film screening and discussion of Minari, the 2021 Golden Globe-winning fictionalized memoir of a Korean-American family's pursuit of the American Dream and the challenges of assimilation. This event is co-sponsored by the Korean Student Association
Women often have unique mental-health challenges in different life situations whether as young adults in college, those suffering from depression or post-traumatic stress disorder, or dealing with severe anxiety as a student, professional or parent. This panel discussion will guide participants through...
The Caprichos by Emily Lombardo is a series of 80 etchings made in conversation with – and in homage to -- the famous print series by Francisco Goya of 1799 called Los Caprichos. Goya’s work addressed societal ills in late 18th-century Spain;...
The Pathway Scholars Program presents a Transfer Scholarships Virtual Workshop on Tuesday, March 30th 12:30-1:30pm via Webex at https://bergen.webex.com/meet/babolafia. The workshop led by Barbara Abolafia, Career Explorations Coordinator, will cover the following topics: Learn how to search college websites for their available...
Join Student Activities Board for a tour of the Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas Exhibit. Discover historical forms of expression that have flourished in sub-Saharan Africa, the islands of the Pacific, and North and South America for more than 4,000...
Creative Writing teacher and Labyrinth editor, Mary Crosby, and Women’s History Month Co-chairs, Caroline Kelley and Christine Eubank, will announce the awards for the 2021 Women’s History Month Essay Contest. Awardees will read their prize-winning essays.
Join Bergen's Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development's CareOne Hiring Event on Wednesday, March 31st at 12:30-1:30pm. Get started as a community healthcare worker where you will earn and learn through our apprenticeship programs. You'll meet and network with CareOne recruiters...
“Life With Layla” tells the story of the 7-year-old New Jersey girl who is surrounded by a family struggling with drug abuse. Layla lost her aunt to a fatal heroin overdose. She and her family try to stop her uncle from going down the...
Join the SGA Diversity Committee and other members of the Bergen family for an open dialogue about the current violence against Asian Americans within the country today. Please join us for your voice to be heard.
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