SUNY Westchester Community College

Colleges on Campus: CUNY Lehman College
2025-10-28 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Meet with a representative from this 4-year institutions at SUNY Westchester Valhalla to discuss transfer and scholarship opportunities. For current SUNY WCC students.
CUNY Lehman College will be at the David Swope Student Center, Career and Transfer Lounge – Second Floor

Transfer Fair: Private and Other State Colleges
2025-10-28 11:00 - 14:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
David Swope Student Center, Event Room
Representatives from private and other state colleges will be here to let you know how you can successfully transfer to their institutions!
Participating Institutions
Adelphi University
Bard College
Clarkson University
Columbia University School of General Studies
Dominican University
Drexel University
Excelsior University
Five Towns College
Fordham University
Fordham University- SCPS
Iona University
Kaplan Educational Foundation
LIM College
Long Island University
Manhattan University
Manhattanville University
Marist University
Marymount Manhattan College
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Mercy University
Montclair State University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
NYU- CCTOP Scholarship Program
NYU School of Professional Studies
NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing
Pace University
Paul Smith’s College
Quinnipiac University
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Southern Connecticut State University
Sacred Heart University
St. John’s University
St. Joeseph’s University- Brooklyn
St. Thomas Aquinas College
Syracuse University
The College of Westchester
The New School
University of Massachusetts- Dartmouth
University of Mount Saint Vincent
University of New Haven
Wagner College
Western Connecticut State University

Taste of Westchester: NEW! Bella Rosa Pizzeria Restaurant
2025-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Offsite
To register, please call 914-606-6830 and mention class #71958
1455 Nepperhan Avenue, Yonkers, 914-410-3821, www.bellarosapizzeria.com
Family Italian Favorites! This family run pizzeria has a surprise waiting, a beautiful in-house dining room featuring all your favorite Italian dishes, as well as chef curated specials. Their dough, sauces, dressings, bread, and fresh mozzarella are all made in house. They are focused on serving excellent pizza and high-quality Italian dishes in a friendly atmosphere. Sample Bella Rosa’s signature pizza bread as we watch Chef Luis show us how to make their delicious eggplant rollatini appetizer. Learn to make chicken Francese with its lemon and white wine sauce over linguine. Our dolce experience is Bella Rosa’s latest feature, a refreshing affogato ala caffé (drowned in coffee) is the perfect blend of freshly brewed espresso poured over creamy vanilla gelato. Our gracious hosts will offer a WCC class special with optional discounted wine by the glass or bottled beer for an additional $5 cash per. From family dinners to special occasions, date nights, and time spent catching up with good friends Bella Rosa will become your go to spot. Take advantage of their weekly meal deals: “$10.99 Pasta Mondays”, “Two for Tuesdays”, and “$1 Wing Wednesdays” are a terrific weeknight treat. Grab a friend and join in the fun!
1 Tuesday, October 28, 6:00-8:00 pm, $25 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor; optional wine or beer additional $5 cash bar). #71958

Intramural Flag Football Tournament
2025-10-29 10:45 - 12:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Location:
Physical Education Building – Soccer Field
Format:
Teams will be 5 v 5
2 x 12.5 minute halves (4 minute halftime)
Round Robin tournament format (Top 2 play finals)
To register:
Email Jeffrey.mcclung@sunywcc.edu
Or stop by the Aquatics Office (Monday – Friday, 11 am – 2 pm)
Include this information for team registration:
Team Name / Players Name / Players Email / Designate a captain
Include this information for individual registration:
Player’s Name / Player’s Email

Resume Writing Workshop
2025-10-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Join this session to learn how to prepare a winning resume that grabs an employer’s attention. This event is in collaboration with Federal Work Study Program.
Attend via Zoom

Teaching in a Politically Charged Moment
2025-10-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
This event is intended for SUNY WCC employees.
Attend via Zoom
This virtual professional development workshop will allow faculty to explore challenges and opportunities of teaching in a politically charged world, while sharing strategies to connect with students through dialogue and support that ensures a sense of belonging and enhances student learning.

International Halloween Party
2025-10-29 11:00 - 13:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
David Swope Student Center, Event Room
Join us to celebrate spooky season and all its customs around the world. Enjoy free snacks, candy, pumpkin painting, and COME DRESSED UP TO WIN A SPECIAL PRIZE!

Bright Futures: Transformers
2025-10-29 11:00 - 13:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Technology Building, Room TECH 107
Fall Series 2025: Career Pathways in Energy
To RSVP, email brightfutures@sunywcc.edu
Bright Futures is a program that prepares students for careers in energy, engineering, and manufacturing industries. Students learn about these careers and what it takes to enter these important and growth fields.
Featured topics include:

Meet industry experts in the energy sector.

Learn about electrical, gas and environmental systems.

Local tech leaders discuss industry needs and outlook for the future.

Understand academic program options that support technical careers.

Network with local area experts to learn about working in that field.

Supported by Con Edison’s Power of Giving Program

Art Therapy Group Meeting
2025-10-29 11:30 - 12:30 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
David Swope Student Center, Room 113
Join us, every Wednesday with the Department of Mental Health and Counseling Services! No art experience needed — materials provided. Relax, express yourself, and boost your well-being through art in a supportive space.

Understanding and Building Your Credit
2025-10-29 12:00 - 13:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Gateway Center, Room 110
Register to Attend
Build a strong financial foundation! This module will help you understand credit, improve your credit score, and develop healthy credit habits.

Cultural Craft: Halloween
2025-10-29 12:00 - 13:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
David Swope Student Center, Cultural Lounge
Join us for our monthly series — Cultural Crafts!
Explore cultures from around the world through fun and creative arts & crafts.
This month we will be exploring the traditions of Halloween.

Virtual Transfer Planning Workshop
2025-10-29 13:00, 2025-10-30 13:00 | Online
Are you planning to transfer to a 4-year college? Join the Office of Transfer Services for this Virtual Transfer Planning Workshop to help you meet with Transfer Success! During the session, we will walk you through the Transfer Process and share important information about the college search process, applications, and scholarships.
Attend via Zoom

Great Books: Frankenstein
2025-10-29 15:30 - 16:45 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Classroom Building, Room 200
Just in time for Halloween, Prof. Joanna Lackey will bring us back to the roots of the genre with Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, a work that needs no introduction. Shelley has been called the mother of science fiction, and a discussion of her timeless masterpiece is the perfect way to ring in the spooky season!

Taste of Westchester: The Winning Kitchen
2025-10-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Offsite
To register, please call 914-606-6830 and mention class #71948
Wendy Pregiato’s Eastchester Home, 914-261-6906, www.thewinningkitchenwithwendy.com
@The_Winning_Kitchen or Facebook: The Winning Kitchen with Wendy Pregiato
Mangia – Sip and Savor Italian Dinner! Join home chef extraordinaire and Food Network’s Outchef’d winner Wendy Pregiato of The Winning Kitchen for a special cooking demonstration and tasting in her Eastchester kitchen exclusively for the lifelong-learners of WCC. This will be an unforgettable evening of Italian flavors, fun, and flair! Wendy will kick things off by teaching us how to make a tasty Caesar salad with a bold, homemade dressing that comes together in seconds, perfect for even a weeknight with its crunchy, fresh ingredients. Next, learn to create irresistible golden and buttery garlic bread with bread from the legendary Terranova Bakery in the Bronx. Our showstopper is a lesson on chicken saltimbocca (Italian for “jump in my mouth”). This recipe is tender and savory, paired with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy burrata for a “winning” combination. Wendy’s dolce tutorial is a decadent toffee tiramisu, a sweet twist on the classic that is sure to impress. Whether you are Italian by heritage or at heart, this class will give you the skills and recipes to create a meal that will be sure to please! Light snacks will be served and because no Italian meal is complete without wine, Wendy will share her Italian favorites; Montepulciano and Pinot Grigio, perfectly paired to complement this menu. Enjoy a tasting of all the dishes at the end of the class. You will be given the Eastchester address at registration. Wendy created the “Eastchester Eats” Facebook community and has been featured in Westchester Magazine. Pick one of two dates (A or B). As a favorite instructor, these classes sell out quickly and are enjoyed in a lovely intimate, yet social, setting!
A. 1 Wednesday, October 29, 5:30-7:30 pm, $25 (+ $35 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #71948

Taste of Westchester: NEW! The J American Grille
2025-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Offsite
To register, please call 914-606-6830 and mention class #71954
7 Purdy Street, Harrison, 914-848-4641, www.thejamericangrille.com
Fun in Harrison! Join us at this vibrant American restaurant, bar lounge, and private event hall known for its fun and contemporary American cuisine. Owner Jayson Rodopoulos offers a welcoming atmosphere with a diverse menu and a beautiful bar, making it a popular destination for dining and social gatherings. Situated in the heart of Harrison it offers valet parking and private event rooms, which can accommodate both large and intimate groups in a refined yet relaxed setting. Learn to make a customer favorite – mac’ and cheese balls drizzled with a truffle cheese sauce. Learn to make a customer favorite – Chicken Martini in a white wine sauce, Parmesan, and shallots over rigatoni. Watch their bartender do a quick tutorial and mini sample of a refreshing Cosmopolitan (optional full size for an additional $15). For a sweet treat see how they construct mini versions of their famous Chocolate Delight Wacky Sundae – chocolate ice cream, brownies, chocolate wafers, crunch, and chocolate sprinkles – making for a great photo opportunity. Come share in this terrific event space!
1 Wednesday, October 29, 6:00-8:00 pm, $25 (+ $30 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor; optional full size “cocktail” additional $15). #71954

Dr. Dwight Goodyear discusses "The Uncanny" by Sigmund Freud
2025-10-30 10:30 - 11:30 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Harold L. Drimmer Library, Library Atrium on the main floor
Halloween brings unsettling things like dolls, ghosts, monsters, and more. Why do they disturb us? This talk with Dr. Goodyear explores Freud’s fascinating answer, with plenty of chilling examples.

Halloween Around the World
2025-10-30 11:00 - 13:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
David Swope Student Center, Cafeteria
Trick or treat around the world with candies from all across the globe!
Stop by the cafeteria to create a goodie bag to fill with sweet multicultural treats and learn more about how Halloween is celebrated around the world.

Mindfulness Meditations: Embracing Grief, Loss, and Sorrow
2025-10-30 15:00 - 15:15 | Online
Attend via MS Teams
Join us for a themed meditation session lasting about 20 minutes.

Brave Talk Training
2025-10-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
BRAVE Talk is a free training for SUNY WCC students to empower students to identify and support peers in emotional or psychological distress. In this training students will learn to identify potential signs of mental health distress, tools to communicate with a friend they are concerned about, and resources and strategies for connecting them with the support they need.
Sign up here to attend

Student Services Night
2025-10-30 17:30 - 19:00 | SUNY Westchester Peekskill, 27 North Division Street, Peekskill, NY, 10566, United States
Lecture Hall – SUNY Westchester Peekskill
To RSVP, call 914-606-7300 or email peekskill@sunywcc.edu
Attendees will have the opportunity to:

Apply for Admissions On-Site

Activate your MyWCC account

Complete the ‘Let’s Get Started!’ Module

Make a Tuition Payment

Submit Required Paperwork

Take a Tour of the Center

Learn About Academic Counseling

Learn About Payment Options

Learn About Placement Requirements

Learn How to Register

Receive a Step-by-Step Guide to Help You Through Registration

Job Search: Find Hidden Jobs through Networking & Social Media
2025-10-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Tap the hidden job market via informational interviews, referrals, and LinkedIn strategy.
Attend via Microsoft Teams

Taste of Westchester: Happiness is Catering Back Country Market and Cafe
2025-10-30 18:30 | Offsite
To register, please call 914-606-6830 and mention class #71959
1067 North Street, Greenwich, CT (NY border), 203-861-4020, www.Happinessiscatering.com
The Study Fine Wines & Spirits (Class Begins Here)
1071 North Street, Greenwich, CT, 203-340-9410, www.thestudyfinewines.com
Interactive Fun from Wine to Table! Join us for a lesson on cooking and entertaining made simply delicious. We begin the evening at a librarylike intimate shop aptly named “The Study” with owner and sommelier Katie who will share her holiday specialty drink recipe with refreshing samples for you to try. We head next door to Happiness is Catering Back Country Market and Café to hear from Owner Christine as she discusses her “tricks of the trade”! Help her as she teaches us to make holiday inspired dishes such as their famous sweet and savory, cheesy bacon wrapped puff pastry twists. A show stopper lesson on creating traditional coq au vin with brown butter sage mashed potatoes. End our evening with the market’s famous apple cranberry crisp with cinnamon ice cream. Grab a friend to experience these mouth-watering dishes and discover the culinary secrets to make your holidays fun. Our lesson ends with a take-home surprise. This is an interactive demonstration allowing you to participate (if you choose to help create). A very generous double class! #Wheredoyoufindyourhappiness?
1 Thursday, October 30, 6:30-8:30pm, $25 (+ $30 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #71959

Pathways to Wellness
2025-11-03 12:00 - 13:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
David Swope Student Center, Room 113
This group is a safe supportive space for students impacted by addiction as well as mental health issues and concerns. The group offers participants a platform to share their experiences, find support and gain practical tools and coping mechanisms.
Join the Department of Mental Health and Counseling Services for the Pathways to Wellness group on Wednesdays.

Career Services "Quick Question" Drop-in
2025-11-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Need a Career Question Answered? Zoom in to ask a Career Counselor.
Attend via Zoom

Taste of Westchester: NEW! Piccola Trattoria
2025-11-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Offsite
To register, please call 914-606-6830 and mention class #71960
23 Cedar Street, Dobbs Ferry, 914-674-9427, www.piccolany.com
Empanada Making, Hands-on! Now in a larger space and voted best new restaurant, this will quickly become your “go to” favorite. Join our Argentinian born Owner Chef Sergio Pennacchio as he teaches us the art of making beautiful empanadas. He shares recipes and stories influenced by both his Sicilian paternal side and his maternal side from exquisite Spain, making this restaurant both unique and delicious. This restaurant showcases Mediterranean food with a warm and inviting atmosphere, while treating every customer like family. Argentine empanadas are often served during festivals with many different fillings and every region of Argentina has its own characteristic variant. Our talented chef will have us “rolling in the dough” as we help to hand roll, stuff and seal a variety of empanadas. Take yours home to bake and enjoy with a friend. Chef will serve many varieties of handmade flakey empanadas with accompanying sauces. End our evening with chef’s favorite dolce surprise with a hot coffee. A most hospitable proprietor and wonderful instructor!
1 Monday, November 3, 5:30-7:30 pm, $25 (+ $30 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #71960

Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Info Session
2025-11-03 18:00 | Online
Online via Zoom, register to attend
At this virtual session, participants will hear directly from:
A representative from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Three Cooke Scholars, who will share their personal stories, application tips, and key insights about the process
Hosted by: Meraki Youth

Learn more about this scholarship and start your application
Deadline to submit an application is January 7, 2026
This award provides:
Last dollar funding after all institutional aid, which can provide as much as $55,000 per year for two to three years to complete a bachelor’s degree at any four-year accredited undergraduate institution in the U.S.
Personal advising about understanding financial aid and choosing your best-fit college.
Multifaceted advising about transitioning to a new campus, including connecting to resources, finding internships, and planning for a career or graduate school.
Hosted in collaboration with the Honors College.

Resume Essentials: How to Get Noticed by Employers
2025-11-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Write results-driven résumés: quantify wins, tailor keywords, pass ATS, and grab hiring manager attention.
Attend via Microsoft Teams

UnHunger Games Final Count
2025-11-05 10:00 - 15:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Join the Departments of Student Involvement and Student Support Services from October 6 – November 4 for the Annual UNHunger to END Hunger Food Drive and Fresh Start Challenge
Departments, offices, clubs, teams, and organizations will compete to collect qualifying non-perishable items for students and families in need. The group with the highest points will win a FREE $150 lunch sponsored by Student Involvement!
All donations must be brought to the Final Count on Wednesday, November 5 (10:00 am – 3:00 pmM) in the David Swope Student Center Cultural Lounge. Pre-counting items is strongly encouraged! Light refreshments will be provided at the Final Count.
Faculty, staff, alumni, and Foundation Board Members are also invited to support by volunteering at the Student Support Services Thanksgiving Giveaway (registration due by November 17).

Games & Conversation with Game Designer Jay Bell
2025-11-05 11:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Discover the world of game design and gain an insider’s look at the tabletop gaming industry with guest speaker Jay Bell.
After the talk, stay to enjoy tabletop, card games and food!
This event is sponsored by the Gaming Guild and the Harold L. Drimmer Library.
