BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//߲Ƶ - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL: X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ߲Ƶ REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T080000 DTSTAMP:20260419T015047 CREATED:20260402T154422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T171717Z UID:10002089-1777795200-1777795200@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Roger Rees Award Nominations DESCRIPTION:߲Ƶ and the Visual and Performing Arts department are again proud to partner with the Roger Rees Awards for 2026! \nThe Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance recognizes distinction in student performance and outstanding achievement in high school musical theatre programs in the NYC area. This program was formerly known as The Gershwin Awards. The Broadway Education Alliance is the fiscal sponsor of The Roger Rees Awards. \n߲Ƶ has been chosen to be one of the three host colleges for the nominating process of the Roger Rees Awards. \nhttps://rogerreesawards.com/ \n \n“This idea of young people showing their acting chops and being recognized for it is something that he would have adored. So\, I hope everybody who is competing for the Roger Rees Awards understands this kind of lifelong commitment to trying to be better at what we\, who work in the theater\, try to do. What Roger’s life is a great example of is that you never stop learning\, you never stop working\, you never stop striving to be better. These kids here today are on that path\, and if Roger’s name is on that path as a signpost\, then Heaven is happier today because he’s up there pointing down going\, ‘yeah\, yeah\, yeah\, keep going\, keep going\, keep at it\, just keep at it.’” – Rick Elice \nEach year the award committee chooses three institutions with whom to partner and host nomination auditions. \nWhile at each institution\, the participants will go through a half-day process of checking-in\, warming up\, splitting into two groups\, the first of which will go to a holding area to prepare for their audition\, while the other group participates in a workshop. \nThis year they are doing something new and exciting that we proposed and instead of a traditional workshop in Dance\, the nominees will be engaged in a theatrical stage combat workshop with Lightsabers (even though May the 4th is the following day)! After the 90-minute workshop\, the groups will then switch and the first group to audition will engage in the workshop and the other group will prepare to audition. There are two morning sessions and two afternoon sessions! \nThe entire process will take approximately 8-9 hours in total on Sunday\, May 3. We will be using the upper atrium\, the Cultural Arts Theatre\, the Black Box Studio\, and the Green Room of the theatre. \nThis all culminates in an extravagant award ceremony in Manhattan in May. \nThe nomination process and workshop are closed to the public. URL:/event/roger-rees-award-nominations/ CATEGORIES:Unity in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T015047 CREATED:20260402T160315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T171656Z UID:10002090-1777820400-1777820400@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:The John R. Maloney Spring Senior Showcase DESCRIPTION:Location: Clarkstown High School South (31 Demarest Mill Road\, West Nyack\, NY) \n \nPlease join the Town of Clarkstown and our talented seniors for our annual Senior Showcase\, honoring former Town Councilman John Maloney. The event will feature a variety of performances\, including singing\, dancing\, and skits. We are excited to announce that this year’s show will be intergenerational\, featuring students from Clarkstown South’s Drama and Music Departments who will be performing and assisting with the production. We hope to see you there. \nMore about Unity in Community \n  URL:/event/senior-showcase/ CATEGORIES:Unity in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T180000 DTSTAMP:20260419T015047 CREATED:20260402T171605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T130202Z UID:10002091-1777917600-1777917600@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Art Show: CJ vs. Cancer DESCRIPTION:Location: Brooke Evans Gallery (Cultural Arts Center) \nChristina Jami Alvarado returns to ߲Ƶ for ߲Ƶ’s Unity for Community event on May 4th with CJ vs Cancer\, an awareness exhibit featuring her digital portrait series created throughout her cancer journey. A former ߲Ƶ student\, Christina credits the college’s art department with helping shape the trajectory of her life. More than 20 years later\, she returns not as a student\, but as a woman shaped by lived experience—carrying a message of hardship\, resilience\, transformation\, and truth. \nBefore her diagnosis\, Christina built a career as a producer and production manager\, traveling the country and leading large-scale productions for major global brands. She was living her dream\, earning a six-figure salary WITH health benefits and thriving in a fast-paced industry she loved. Then\, everything shifted. In her late 30s\, after a dramatic decline in her health\, Christina spent two years seeking answers—only to be dismissed\, misdiagnosed\, and overlooked. By the time a visible lump led to further testing\, the cancer had already progressed to Stage 4\, spreading to her bones\, alongside a separate Stage 1 colon cancer diagnosis. \nThe aftermath was life-altering: the loss of her career\, financial stability\, and independence—replaced by ongoing treatment and an often invisible disability. Now two years into living with an incurable disease\, Christina continues to navigate the reality that returning to her former life has not yet been possible. Her last production credit was the 2024 Met Gala. But through all of it—loss\, uncertainty\, and upheaval—art remained. \nThis exhibit is not just a reflection of survival\, but a call to action: advocate for your health\, advocate for your life\, and always advocate for the arts. \nMore about Unity in Community \n  URL:/event/art-show/ CATEGORIES:Unity in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T015047 CREATED:20260203T182200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T145534Z UID:10001947-1777984200-1777987800@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Queer Conversations: They Came Out To You. Now What? DESCRIPTION:Queer Conversations is a monthly\, student-friendly discussion group open to everyone. Join us for meaningful conversations about LGBTQIA+ life\, identity\, and community in a welcoming\, judgment-free space. Each session features different topics and guest facilitators\, so there’s always something new to explore. Come listen\, share\, learn\, and connect—just as you are. \nTopic: They Came Out To You. Now What?\nPresenter: Christina Merriweather\nLocation: Connection Center (Technology Center\, Room 8372) \nLearn more about the Connection Center URL:/event/queer-conversations-they-came-out-to-you-now-what/ CATEGORIES:Connection Center Events,Diversity,Student Involvement Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T143000 DTSTAMP:20260419T015047 CREATED:20260408T201109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T201109Z UID:10002093-1777984200-1777991400@sunyrockland.edu SUMMARY:Employee Recognition Barbecue DESCRIPTION:Location: Brucker Hall Lawn \nPlease join us for an Employee Recognition Barbecue as we recognize and celebrate the dedication of our employees.\nDuring this event\, we will be recognizing employees who reached milestone service anniversaries in 2025\, ranging from 10 to 40 years of service in five-year increments. \nWe will also proudly recognize our SUNY Chancellor’s Award winners for their outstanding achievement and contributions to the College. \nWe hope you will join us for an afternoon of appreciation\, recognition\, and community. We look forward to celebrating with you. \nPlease RSVP by Monday\, April 27. URL:/event/employee-recognition-barbecue/ CATEGORIES:Unity in Community END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR