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Walk to End Alzheimer’s at SUNY WestchesterWhen: October 6, 2024Where: SUNY Westchester ValhallaJoin the Westchester Community College team at https://lnkd.in/eqxjhNT8Donations are welcome and encouraged. You can also recruit others to join our team, every little bit helps!To join our team, donate to our team, or get more info, please visit our team page: https://lnkd.in/eqxjhNT8

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Art and Media Exhibition is on display through August 23, 2024 at SUNY Westchester Peekskill. Open to the public! Opening reception will be on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Center for the Digital Arts Gallery, SUNY Westchester Peekskill27 N Division St, Peekskill, NY 10566Featured artwork: Barbara Thomas, Digital Photography, Park AvenueThe Center for the Digital Arts Gallery of SUNY Westchester Peekskill is hosting an Art and Media Exhibition featuring the work of Advanced and Digital Photography Certificate students and Mixed Reality Certificate students.Showcasing the professional-level portfolios developed by students enrolled in workforce development non-credit certificate programs at SUNY Westchester Peekskill. Digital Photography students focus on enhancing their technical skills and storytelling abilities through photography practice. Mixed Reality students explore immersive environments using augmented and virtual reality technologies.This exhibition promises to be a stimulating showcase of artistic and technological innovation, highlighting the creative achievements of the students involved.Visit The Center for the Digital Arts Gallery website at https://lnkd.in/eG_qMem7 for additional information.For more information about art and media certificate programs, please visit www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill or call 914-606-7300.

Jessica Puerta, Associate Director of Student Involvement at SUNY WCC, has been selected to participate in the 2024 NASPA Escaleras Institute, NASPA’s leadership institute designed by and for Latinx/a/o student affairs professionals who aspire to senior student affairs leadership. SUNY WCC is proud of her participation in this professional development opportunity.“We are thrilled to hear that Jessi was selected to participate in NASPA’s Escaleras Institutethis fall,” said Dante Cantú, Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs at SUNY WCC. “Her selection addresses a critical need and reflects her promise as a rising leader in the field. The Institute is well regarded, and Jessi’s participation will help enhance her leadership skills as part of the college’s dynamic student life area and position her for continued growth within the student affairs profession.”

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Scholarship info: Mentoring Scholarship Program is now open for applications from SUNY WCC students!What can you expect from the Mentoring Scholarship Program? Mentors offer advice on personal growth, time management, and goal setting. Mentors facilitate connections with professionals and peers in your field of interest. Mentors provide insights into potential career paths and professional development. Scholarship Award: Maximum of $3,000 annual scholarship award; eligibility verified each semester.This scholarship is open to all degree or certificate seeking SUNY WCC students, but priority is given to students in these majors:Liberal Arts and Sciences/Humanities A.A.Liberal Arts and Sciences/Social Sciences A.A.Liberal Arts and Sciences/Mathematics and Science A.S.Incoming students must have a High School graduation average of at least 77. Returning students must have a SUNY WCC GPA of at least 2.5.You must plan to register for 12 credits or more for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.You must file for financial aid.Review eligibility info and apply for this scholarship:Visit https://lnkd.in/gwFAMRDw, review the Mentoring Scholarship Program information and click the apply now button.Apply by August 12, 2024!

Native Plant Weekend: 15th Annual Event, a benefit for The Native Plant Center with free workshops.Saturday and Sunday, September 7 & 8, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day at Rosedale Nurseries (51 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, NY)Shop a wide selection of native trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, and ferns for your garden. Attend free workshops, each day at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Personal shoppers will be available to help you make selections.Members of The Native Plant Center receive a 10% discount on retail carry-out purchases at Rosedale.Sign up at The Native Plant Center webpage: www.sunywcc.edu/about/npcFor more information, contact native.plant@sunywcc.edu or call 914-606-7870.

Come and speak with SUNY Westchester Yonkers financial aid and academic counselors to discuss your needs so you are ready to register for Fall 2024 classes! Don’t miss out, Registration Days @ SUNY Westchester Yonkers are being hosted throughout the summer to get you ready for fall classes.Financial Aid Counseling: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. (no appointment needed)Academic Counseling: 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. (appointment needed, call 914-606-7100 to reserve your spot)Upcoming Registration Days @ SUNY Westchester Yonkers:Monday, August 12Monday, August 19Monday, August 26More enrollment assistance events at: www.sunywcc.edu/enroll

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Start your career as an Insurance Broker or further your existing career by acquiring your license. These courses have been approved by the NYS Department of Financial Services as meeting ALL the prelicensing educational requirements under Sections 2103, 2104, and 2107 of the New York Insurance Law.Insurance Property & Casualty Brokers: PrelicensingMeets Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 10:00 pm, Sept. 5 - Jan. 7 (29 meetings), at SUNY Westchester ValhallaCost: $795Course #98153No classes on Nov. 4,7,11, 14, 28 and Dec. 26, 31Personal Lines Brokers-PrelicensingMeets Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 10:00 pm, Sept. 5 – Oct. 17 (13 meetings), at SUNY Westchester ValhallaCost: $495Course #98152To register, call 914-606-6830.For more information, call 914-606-5616 or email eq10@sunywcc.edu

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SUNY Westchester Ossining is hosting Open House events to share information on credit courses and to introduce you to our academic and financial aid counselors. Healthcare Information Sessions will share information on healthcare workforce courses and scholarships. This event will take place at SUNY Westchester Ossining: 22 Rockledge Avenue, Ossining, NY 10562 on August 14 at 5 pm.To RSVP, visit https://lnkd.in/e8CWK4c5 or call 914-606-7400.

Teachers of English for adult English language learners are in high demand. Learn to teach English to adults at SUNY Westchester Community College with our TESOL program. This 12-week intensive in-person or online program provides the necessary tools to teach English to adults in the US or abroad. The next course begins in September 2024.Why train to teach English to adults? To empower people, to help people reach their full potential, to give back, to make others feel valued, to work abroad or teach in the US.Empower others by teaching them English!Program highlights:Hands on, practical trainingExperienced trainersSupervised practicumOnline or in personFor more details, visit www.sunywcc.edu/tesol

Learn more about becoming a student at SUNY WCC by attending an in-person information session at SUNY Westchester Mount VernonWe will discuss the admissions process, degree and certificate programs, and our non-credit course offerings.Learn more about:Degree and Certificate ProgramsHow to ApplyFinancial Aid and ScholarshipsAcademic CounselingStudent ServicesGED Preparation Classes (High School Equivalency)And Tour Our CenterNext info session is Thursday, August 22, at 3:00 p.m.SUNY Westchester Mount Vernon17 S. Fifth AvenueMount Vernon, NY 10550RSVP today at https://lnkd.in/eiaNGj5P