SUNY Westchester Community College

BHM: Harlem Renaissance: 101 Year Commemoration!
2026-02-05 10:00 - 11:15 (America/New_York) | Hybrid
Classroom Building, Room 100 and via Zoom
Attend via Zoom
Meeting ID: 873 2577 6768
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Presenters: Dr. Carla Dubose-Simons & Dr. Mark Lewin
Host: Professor Donnie Simmons
Black History Month National Theme:
A CENTURY OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH COMMEMORATIONS!
ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life & History
ASALH Mission: To promote, research, preserve, interpret, & disseminate information about Black Life, history, & culture to the global community.

WCC Foundation Scholarships Info Session
2026-02-04 14:00 | Online
Attend via Zoom
Join us to learn more about WCC Foundation Scholarships and Transfer Scholarships for Graduating Students. We will cover the various scholarship opportunities, the application process, and answer any questions that you have.

Art Therapy Group
2026-02-04 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-01-28 11:30 - 12:30 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
David Swope Student Center, Room 113
Join us for the Art Therapy Group! No experience or background in art making needed and all materials will be provided. Art can be a healthy way to reduce stress, increase well-being and express yourself. The group offers a supportive and welcoming environment for all students.

Colleges on Campus: Mercy University and Manhattanville University
2026-02-04 11:00 - 14:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Meet with a representative from these 4-year institutions at SUNY Westchester Valhalla to discuss transfer and scholarship opportunities. For current SUNY WCC students.
Mercy University will be at the Harold L. Drimmer Library, entryway
Manhattanville University will be at the David Swope Student Center, Career and Transfer Lounge – Second Floor

First Meeting
2026-02-04 11:00 - 13:00 | NY

Dance and Donuts
2026-02-04 11:00 - 13:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Hankin Academic Arts Building, AAB 218
Calling all dancers, artists, and anyone interested in learning or participating! Everyone regardless of experience is welcome to attend. Come grab a donut and learn about the opportunities WCC Dance has to offer for Spring 2026! Learn more about our Spring Informance and choreographing opportunities.

BHM: Highlighting Local Black Owned Businesses - Gotham Freeze
2026-02-04 11:00 - 13:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
David Swope Student Center, Cafeteria Table
To kick off our BHM celebrations, we would like to highlight Gotham Freeze, a local gelato creamery in Hartsdale, by giving out various gelato flavors!

Résumé Writing Workshop
2026-02-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Attend via Zoom
Learn how to prepare a winning résumé that grabs an employer’s attention

VITA Tax Drive
2026-02-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-02 09:00 - 17:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Free Tax Prep for working families and individuals.
The VITA tax drive will be back on campus to provide free tax preparation by appointment only (Mondays and Wednesdays 9 am – 5 pm) in the Gateway Center Room G144. Income limits apply. Appointments are open to the general public. For more information, or to make an appointment, call: 211 or 1-800-899-1479
Please bring with you:

Photo ID and Social Security cards for all dependents to be listed on your tax return

A copy of last year’s tax return

W-2 forms for each job, 1099-R, 1099-INT/DIV, 1099-G, 1099 SSA, 1099MISC, Marketplace 1095-A, 8962 for Premium Tax Credit, 8965 Exemption, and Employer 1095-B

If claiming childcare expenses, documentation, &
provider’s Tax ID

Form 1098T and 1098-E (tuition and fees paid)

If married and filing jointly, spouse must be present

Banking information or voided check to verify the account routing and account number for direct deposit of refunds.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided on request.
Language translation available.
Tax Sites may be subject to closure due to inclement weather.
View the informational flyer in English
View the informational flyer in Spanish
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program has provided
free tax prep & millions of dollars in tax refunds
to thousands of Westchester residents since 2004.
“You earned it, keep all of it.”
Presented by Westchester County and the Westchester-Putnam Career Center Network. Funding for the VITA grant program provided by the IRS and Westchester County.

BHM: Great Works of Poetry & Prose, The Indomitable Power of the Written Word
2026-02-04 09:00 - 12:15 | Hybrid
Classroom Building, Room 100 and via Zoom
Attend via Zoom
Meeting ID: 894 3353 9786
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Presenters: Professor Shinelle Espaillat & Dr. Vickie Masseus
Host: Professor Donnie Simmons
Black History Month National Theme:
A CENTURY OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH COMMEMORATIONS!
ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life & History
ASALH Mission: To promote, research, preserve, interpret, & disseminate information about Black Life, history, & culture to the global community.

Unlock Your Success: Workplace Goal Setting & Organizational Skills
2026-02-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Set SMART goals and personal KPIs; translate strategy into weekly execution.
Attend via Microsoft Teams

Registration Day
2026-02-03 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-27 15:00 - 16:00 | SUNY Westchester Mount Vernon, 17 South Fifth Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY, 10550, United States
Need to meet with an academic counselor? Walk in on our registration date to speak to a counselor without an appointment. First come, first serve.
If you have any questions, contact 914-606-7200

Colleges on Campus: Pace University, St. Thomas Aquinas College, and CUNY Lehman
2026-02-03 11:00 - 14:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Meet with a representative from these 4-year institutions at SUNY Westchester Valhalla to discuss transfer and scholarship opportunities. For current SUNY WCC students.
Pace University will be at the David Swope Student Center, table outside the cafeteria
St. Thomas Aquinas College will be at the Harold L. Drimmer Library, entryway
CUNY Lehman will be at the David Swope Student Center, Career and Transfer Lounge – Second Floor

Coping on the Go
2026-02-03 11:00 - 12:30 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
David Swope Student Center, Table outside the cafeteria
The “Coping on the Go” series of tabling events will offer students quick ways to gain coping skills to help them manage stress and improve their well-being. Each tabling event will teach students a new skill.

BHM | Great Books Forum: The Poetics of Haunting in Toni Morrison’s "Beloved"
2026-02-03 10:00 - 11:15 | Hybrid
Classroom Building, Room 100 and via Zoom
Attend via Zoom
Meeting ID: 891 5534 1540
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Presenter: Dr. Vickie Masseus
Hosts: Professors Brian Centrone & Casey Ellis
Black History Month National Theme:
A CENTURY OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH COMMEMORATIONS!
ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life & History
ASALH Mission: To promote, research, preserve, interpret, & disseminate information about Black Life, history, & culture to the global community.

Black History Month 2026 Opening Ceremony
2026-02-02 11:30 - 12:30 | Hybrid
Gateway Center, Davis Auditorium and via Zoom
Attend via Zoom
Meeting ID: 828 8437 3464
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Program
11:30 am, Professor Donnie Simmons Chair BHM
11:35 am, Dr. Belinda S. Miles President-WCC
11:45 am, Dr. Rinardo Reddick Act VP Student Success
11:55 pm, Dr. Peggy Mcintosh: Unearned Entitlement
12:05 pm, Dr. Gwen Roundtree Evans: “Lift Every Voice & Sing”
12:10 pm, Closing Video
Seating open to the College Family.
Black History Month National Theme:
A CENTURY OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH COMMEMORATIONS!
ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life & History
ASALH Mission: To promote, research, preserve, interpret, & disseminate information about Black Life, history, & culture to the global community.

Colleges on Campus: Iona University and St. Joseph’s University
2026-02-02 11:00 - 14:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Meet with a representative from these 4-year institutions at SUNY Westchester Valhalla to discuss transfer and scholarship opportunities. For current SUNY WCC students.
Iona University will be at the David Swope Student Center, table outside the cafeteria
St. Joseph’s University- Brooklyn will be at the Harold L. Drimmer Library, entryway

Viking Theatricals Auditions: Almost, Maine
2026-01-29 15:30 - 18:00, 2026-01-28 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-01-27 17:30 - 19:30 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Almost, Maine By John Cariani
Directed by Rena Gavigan
Auditions are in the Hankin Academic Arts Building, Room 232 on:
Tues, Jan 27: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Wed, Jan 28: 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Thurs, Jan 29: 3:30 – 6:00 pm
Rehearsals will start Tuesday, February 3rd.
Performances will be March 12, 13 and 14. (Which is the Thursday – Saturday leading into Spring Break.)
For additional info, or to ask about possible crew assignments, contact: Prof. Steven Riedel at spr1@sunywcc.edu

Viking Days: Winter DIYS
2026-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Technology Building, Tech Lounge
Warm up this winter with a fun slime-making activity! Create your own colorful, squishy slime and enjoy a relaxed, creative break. Supplies included.

Cultural Craft: Make a Viking Helmet
2026-01-28 12:00 - 13:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
David Swope Student Center, Cultural Lounge
Continuing our Cultural Craft series, our first event for the spring semester will be centered around our school mascot as we create DIY Viking hats and ornaments! You can also learn more about Norse mythology through our Viking Trading Cards!

Viking Days: Involvement Fair
2026-01-28 11:00 - 13:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
David Swope Student Center, Event Room and Cafeteria
Come learn about the 45+ clubs and organizations on-campus and how you can get involved! Stop by the Department of Student Involvement (DSI) table first to pick up your involvement punch card and Club packets for an opportunity to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card.

Job Search: Find Hidden Jobs through Networking & Social Media
2026-01-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Tap the hidden job market via informational interviews, referrals, and LinkedIn strategy.
Attend via Microsoft Teams

Viking Days: Taco Tuesday Trivia
2026-01-27 12:00 - 13:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
David Swope Student Center, Event Room
Let’s taco about trivia! Join the Department of Student Involvement for food, friends, and trivia!

Meet the Tutors at the Hot Chocolate Bar
2026-01-26 11:30 - 13:00 | SUNY Westchester Mount Vernon, 17 South Fifth Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY, 10550, United States
It’s Welcome Week at SUNY Westchester Mount Vernon!

Viking Days: Vision Boards
2026-01-26 11:00 - 13:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
David Swope Student Center, Event Room
Join us for a Vision Board Event! Come set goals, get inspired, and visualize success for the semester ahead. All supplies provided!
