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BHM: Craft & Watch, Love & Basketball
Part of Black History Month 2025
Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Location: David Swope Student Center, Room 113 – SUNY Westchester Valhalla
Save the date this Valentine’s Eve and bring the person you’ve been crushing on all semester long to our screening of Love & Basketball! A classic 2000’s rom-com between two basketball stars and how their love for the game intertwines with their love for each other. Get some sweet chocolate delights and make a cute card for that special someone in your life while enjoying this cult classic.
National Theme – African Americans & Labor
Association for the Study of African American Life & History (ASALH)
ASALH Mission:
To promote, research, preserve, interpret & disseminate information about Black Life, history, & culture to the global community.
For more information, please contact:
Professor Donnie Simmons, Sr.
Black History Month, Chair
Don.Simmons@sunywcc.edu
BHM: Acts of Kindness Day
Part of Black History Month 2025
Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: David Swope Student Center, Events Room – SUNY Westchester Valhalla
In collaboration with the Westchester Events Board (WEB), the Department of Student Involvement is presenting Acts of Kindness Day during our Black History Month event series. We are spreading joy and connection through activities and food provided from a local black-owned business while learning about the rich history of soul food in the United States.
National Theme – African Americans & Labor
Association for the Study of African American Life & History (ASALH)
ASALH Mission:
To promote, research, preserve, interpret & disseminate information about Black Life, history, & culture to the global community.
For more information, please contact:
Professor Donnie Simmons, Sr.
Black History Month, Chair
Don.Simmons@sunywcc.edu
BHM: “Reframing Identity: Artwork by Black WCC Students” Gallery Opening
Part of Black History Month 2025
Opening Event: Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and also from 1:00 to 2:15 p.m.
Exhibition will be on display: from Wednesday, February 5 to Friday, February 28
Opening and Exhibition Location: David Swope Student Center, Cultural Lounge – SUNY Westchester Valhalla
In honor of Black History Month, the Department of Student Involvement will be hosting an art exhibition featuring the work of Black SUNY WCC students.
The opening event will have light refreshments and food. We hope to see you there!
National Theme – African Americans & Labor
Association for the Study of African American Life & History (ASALH)
ASALH Mission:
To promote, research, preserve, interpret & disseminate information about Black Life, history, & culture to the global community.
For more information, please contact:
Professor Donnie Simmons, Sr.
Black History Month, Chair
Don.Simmons@sunywcc.edu
Monthly Cultural Craft: Chinese New Year
Date: Monday, January 27, 2025, from 12:00 noon to 01:30 p.m.
Location: David Swope Student Center, Cultural Lounge – SUNY Westchester Valhalla
The Department of Student Involvement invites you to join the Monthly Cultural Craft series! For January, our activity is centered around Chinese New Year, which begins on January 29th. We will make banners with lettering and phrases of fortune and luck. It is Chinese tradition to hang these in front of your door during the festival period!
For more information, contact getinvolved@sunywcc.edu.
Viking Days: Involvement Fair
Hosted by Student Involvement
Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: David Swope Student Center, Event Room and Cafeteria – SUNY Westchester Valhalla
Join us at the Involvement Fair and enjoy Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and sorbet while exploring 50+ clubs and organizations on campus! Start at the Department of Student Involvement (DSI) table to grab your involvement punch card and club packets for a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card. Don’t miss out!
For more information, contact getinvolved@sunywcc.edu.
Viking Days: Setting Intentions Through Art Therapy
Hosted by Student Involvement and Mental Health and Counseling Services
Date: Monday, January 27, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: David Swope Student Center, Event Room – SUNY Westchester Valhalla
Let’s bring your goals to life! Join us for an art making, intention-setting, and therapeutic envisioning activity as you reflect on your goals for the semester.
For more information, contact getinvolved@sunywcc.edu.
Viking Days: Stuff a Plush
Hosted by Student Involvement
Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Gateway Center, Atrium – SUNY Westchester Valhalla
Make a buddy for yourself, or for a friend! Only available while supplies last.
For more information, contact getinvolved@sunywcc.edu.
Viking Days: Student Appreciation Day
Hosted by Student Involvement
Date: Friday, January 31, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Bus Stops & Parking Lots – SUNY Westchester Valhalla
For our final hoorah of Viking Days, The Department of Student Involvement would like to give back to you, the commuter student! We are going to drive around campus giving away Commuter Care Packs at the various bus stations and parking lots! Enjoy heat warmers, hand sanitizers, air fresheners, snacks, hot cocoa & more. See you around campus!
For more information, contact getinvolved@sunywcc.edu.
Viking Days: National Lego Day Tournament
Hosted by Student Involvement
Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: David Swope Student Center, Event Room – SUNY Westchester Valhalla
January 28th is National Lego Day! Celebrate with The Department of Student Involvement during our Viking Days celebrations as we host a Lego Day Tournament for all students to participate in. Winners will receive a Lego store gift card so compete and show off your amazing Lego building skills!
For more information, contact getinvolved@sunywcc.edu.
Viking Days: Inside Out 2 Movie Lounge
Hosted by Student Involvement
Date: Friday, January 24, 2025, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.
Location: David Swope Student Center, Cultural Lounge – SUNY Westchester Valhalla
Having all the feels about the spring semester? Let’s watch Inside Out 2! If the start of the semester has you riding an emotional rollercoaster, you’re not alone. Join us for a screening of Inside Out 2 as we kick off the new semester together. Snacks provided, so bring your favorite cozy outfit and blanket! This is a collaboration with WEB Films.
For more information, contact getinvolved@sunywcc.edu.
