SUNY Westchester Community College

Damien Davis, CUT : COLOR : CODE Art Exhibition
2025-09-15 09:00 - 2025-11-21 15:00 (America/New_York) | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Through color, layered forms, and the fusion of digital design with hand assembly, Davis’s work explores how symbols shape narratives, how technology mediates identity, and how histories can be reimagined for the present and future.
(on view September 15 – November 21)
The WCC Art Gallery is open Monday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, with extended hours on Thursday from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.
Update: Extended through Friday, November 21.

Great Books: The Parable of the Sower
2025-10-20 09:00 - 10:15 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Harold L. Drimmer Library, LIB 146
Prof. Shinelle Espaillat will discuss Octavia E. Butler’s harrowing novel Parable of the Sower, one of science fiction’s most profound explorations of societal breakdown and the people who must try and build a new world.

National Day on Writing
2025-10-20 09:00 - 17:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
National Day on Writing is a time to appreciate the power of the written word and to embrace your voice as a writer. Come celebrate the day with us on Monday, October 20 in the Academic Support Center’s Writing Tutorial. Whether you love writing or find it a bit intimidating (or both!), come by to sharpen your writing skills and to share what writing means to you. You can even write a six-word short story!
Our hours are 9 AM – 5 PM Monday through Friday. The Academic Support Center Writing Tutorial is located on the ground floor of the library building (Room G13).
Hope to see you there!
The Academic Support Center Coordinators

Pathways to Wellness
2025-10-20 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.

Diwali Celebration Tabling
2025-10-20 12:00 - 14:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Celebrate the Hindu holiday of Diwali with some traditional cuisine and activities!

Westchester County Diverse Abilities Job and Resource Fair
2025-10-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Offsite
At the Westchester County Center.
Connect with local employers.
Learn about exciting internships, part-time, and full-time opportunities for individuals of all experience levels.
Participate in one-on-one interviews and resume workshops.
Individual meetings for job seekers will take place from 10 am – 11 am, pre-registration is required.
View details on the Westchester Catalyst website.
For questions, help with registration or to request accommodations, reach out to Jeff Zitofsky at 914-995-2956 or jmza@westchestercountyny.gov

Social Justice Day
2025-10-21 10:00 - 13:30 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Crossing Borders, Doc and Talk Series, Profs. Heidi Báez and Elizabeth Miller,
10:00-11:15 am, CLA 200
A discussion on family separation in immigration enforcement, from a sociological perspective. We will use the short documentary, Crossing Borders, and look at data to introduce some of the social phenomenon at play in contemporary immigration discourse.
Food Justice for All: Why Nutrition Security Starts with Us, Prof. Elisa Bremner, MS RDN,
10:15-11:30 am, STC 155
Learn about structural inequities in our food system and how to become an agent of change. An interactive talk revealing the hidden barriers to healthy eating and why nutritional access matters to us all.
Reading & Discussion of Why Fascists Fear Teachers, Profs. Heather Ostman, Christine Timm, and Elise Martucci,
11:00 am -12:00 pm, STC 159
This session will present selections from Randi Weingarten’s book, Why Fascists Fear Teachers: Public Education and the Future of Democracy for an open discussion. Participants will receive photocopies of brief selections to read and discuss; no prior knowledge of the book is necessary.
Understanding The Real Immigration Crisis: Why It Matters and How You Can Help, Prof. Nancy Matsunaga,
12:30-1:30 pm, Tech 107
An overview of immigration in the United States, examining entry pathways, key statistics, and the current crisis, with attention to legislative reforms such as NY4All and the Dignity Not Detention Act promoting equity and support.
On October 22:
A Conversation with Nicole J. Caruth, A GLOW/Communication, Journalism, and Media Arts Department co-event
View the separate page for this event.

Coping on the Go
2025-10-21 11:00 - 12:30 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
David Swope Student Center, table outside of Cafeteria
This “coping on the go” series of tabling events will offer students a quick way to gain coping skills to help manage stress and improve their well-being. Each event will highlight a different coping skill such as mindfulness, self-compassion, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation. Every other week we’ll be offering a different strategy so be sure to stop by!

Colleges on Campus: Iona University and Mount Saint Mary College
2025-10-21 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
Mount Saint Mary College will be at the Harold L. Drimmer Library, entryway

Digital Accessibility Workshop: Creating Accessible Documents (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
2025-10-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Co-hosted by The Center for Teaching and Learning and Online Education
In an attempt to make sure that you have as many opportunities as possible to learn the information that is most pertinent to you, CTL and Online Education are pleased to announce a series of workshops and office hours to help faculty with this task! You are invited to attend any of these workshops and/or office hours that you would like. The office hours are open to answer any of your digital accessibility questions; you do not need to have questions about the specific workshop topic covered that week.
Register to attend via Zoom
Workshops will be conducted remotely by the Online Education Office.
View the other workshops in this series.
Office hours will be conducted alternately remotely and in-person by CTL. The schedule and links are below (no pre-registration necessary):
Virtual Office Hours
Tuesday, October 21, from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Attend via Zoom
In-Person Office Hours
Wednesday, November 12, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: GW 131
Virtual Office Hours
Tuesday, November 18, from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Attend via Zoom
In-Person Office Hours
Wednesday, December 10, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: GW 131

Campus Tour
2025-10-21 15:00, 2025-10-24 15:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! This campus tour has been fully booked. Please consider attending another Admissions event.
RSVP to Attend Another Admissions Event
Tour starts at the Office of Admissions: Administration Building 2nd Floor, Room 210. This tour starts promplty at 3:00 pm and there is only one tour being conducted on this date.
Students are encouraged to visit SUNY Westchester Community College and participate in a campus tour. Experience our beautiful campus and explore our student facilities! Learn more about SUNY Westchester Community College, our programs and services, our academic offerings, transfer and career opportunities and student activities.
Important note for High Schools and Community Based Organizations interested in scheduling a tour for your students, please contact the Office of Admissions at Admissions@sunywcc.edu with email subject titled “Group Tour” and an Admissions Representative will be in contact with you!
Parking is available in Lot 1, Visitor Parking. View maps and get directions.
For info about snow or related weather closings please contact 914-606-6900

Diversify Your Reading Book Discussion: Horror/Mystery
2025-10-21 16:00 - 17:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
David Swope Student Center, Room 113.
Welcome to the second installment of the Diversify Your Reading Book Club! The goal for new event series is to introduce the college community to a suggested reading every month and come together to discuss our thoughts and feelings on the novel! Each book featured showcases a diverse representation of cultures and characters and authored by writers of diverse backgrounds as well. Join us for some light refreshments, snacks, and community!
This Month’s Book Club Theme is: Horror/Mystery
FOR THIS MONTH: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Please support your local bookstore or physical/digital libraries as we will have limited copies available for loan!

How to Play Piano Workshop
2025-10-22 11:00 - 13:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Hankin Academic Arts Building, Room 117
Join us for a free piano workshop in our Piano Lab! Learn the basics of playing the piano in a fun and welcoming environment. Perfect for beginners! No experience needed.

A Conversation with Nicole J. Caruth
2025-10-22 11:00 - 13:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
David Swope Student Center, STC 111
The Communication, Journalism, and Media Arts Department presents Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellow, Nicole J. Caruth, for a talk about her work reporting on LGBTQ+ farmers from the American South who are coming together to support each other, both mentally and emotionally.

Colleges on Campus: Mercy University, New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), and Manhattanville University
2025-10-22 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 David Swope Student Center, Career and Transfer Lounge – Second Floor
New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) will be at the David Swope Student Center, table outside the cafeteria
Manhattanville University will be at the Harold L. Drimmer Library, entryway

Art Therapy Group Meeting
2025-10-22 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.

Artist Talk with Damien Davis
2025-10-22 11:30 - 13:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Please join us for an artist talk with Damien Davis, the artist behind our current exhibition CUT : COLOR : CODE.
This conversation offers a special opportunity to hear directly from Davis as he shares the inspiration behind his work and decodes the symbolism within the exhibition.
Damien Davis, CUT : COLOR : CODE is on view at the Art Gallery through November 15, 2025, Monday through Saturday, 10 am – 3 pm, with extended hours on Thursdays, 4 – 6 pm.

Virtual Transfer Planning Workshop
2025-10-22 13:00, 2025-10-23 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

Career Services "Quick Question" Drop-in
2025-10-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
Need a Career Question Answered? Zoom in to ask a Career Counselor.
Attend via Zoom

Taste of Westchester: NEW! Pound Ridge Organics Teaching Kitchen
2025-10-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Offsite
To register, please call 914-606-6830 and mention class #71955
22 Westchester Avenue, Pound Ridge, 914-764-3006, www.poundridgeorganics.com
Say Cheese – Curdles and Culture! Donna Simons offers cooking and eco-focused classes, hosts farm-to-table meals, tours, corporate retreats and community gatherings. Her rustic charming market is stocked with products produced on her bucolic animal welfare approved farm as well as sourced from over one hundred and fifty local, regional, national and international small farms, fisheries, bakeries and artisan producers. Learn to make homemade farmer cheese and homemade cultured yogurt from scratch without the need for fancy gadgets or equipment. Come out and taste what fresh organic simple ingredients can produce. The class will make a special tasty side dish using the fresh yogurt along with other organic ingredients from the farm. Arrive early to shop the market before class!
1 Wednesday, October 22, 5:30-7:30 pm, $25 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor) #71955

Colleges on Campus: SUNY Purchase, Dominican University, and Manhattan University
2025-10-23 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.
SUNY Purchase will be at the David Swope Student Center, Career and Transfer Lounge – Second Floor
Dominican University will be at the David Swope Student Center, table outside the cafeteria
Manhattan University will be at the Harold L. Drimmer Library, entryway

Reading and Discussion with Nina Sharma
2025-10-23 12:00 - 13:00 | SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Classroom Building, C-100
Nina Sharma’s work has appeared in The New Yorker, Electric Literature, Longreads, and The Margins. A graduate of the MFA program at Columbia University, she served as the program’s director at the Asian American Writers’ Workshop and currently teaches at Columbia and Barnard College. She is a proud cofounder of the all–South Asian women’s improv group Not Your Biwi.

Webinar: NSF Funding and Grantsmanship Mentoring for Community Colleges
2025-10-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Webinar hosted by the New York HSI STEM Hub.
Join the New York HSI STEM Hub to explore current NSF funding opportunities and grantsmanship mentoring for community colleges (nation-wide). This session highlights the IUSE (Improving Undergraduate STEM Education) and ATE (Advanced Technological Education) programs, with expert guidance from the Center for Broadening Participation in STEM at Arizona State University and Mentor-Connect at Florence-Darlington Technical College.
Register to attend via Zoom
Seats are limited—register today! The zoom link will be provided upon completing your registration.
This work is supported by the National Science Foundation under grant No. 2311235.

Westchester County Regional Job Fair
2025-10-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Offsite
Location: Westchester County Center, White Plains
Join Westchester County and the Westchester County Association on Thursday, October 23, at the Westchester County Center for a Regional Job Fair. More than 40 major employers will be on-site recruiting to fill 1,000+ local jobs. Education and training providers will also be in attendance to provide information to prospective students.
Get more info and register to attend.

Mobile and Online Banking and Digital Financial Safety
2025-10-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Register to Attend via Zoom
Learn how to safely and effectively manage your money with this module on financial safety and the best ways to use digital banking tools.

Recipes for Success: Top 10 Soft Skills that Get You Hired and Promoted
2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Learn and demonstrate the core soft skills employers reward across industries.
Attend via Microsoft Teams

Taste of Westchester: NEW! Baked by Susan (#2)
2025-10-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Offsite
To register, please call 914-606-6830 and mention class #71956
379 S. Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson
914-862-0874, www.bakedbysusan.com
Shop online www.bakedbysusanstore.com
Chicken Pot, Chicken Pot, Chicken Pot Pie – Hands-on! One of the best bakeries in Westchester and the BOW awards to prove it, you can say that Susan O’Keefe knows a thing or two about baking for over 20 years. Her award-winning bakery is a lovely inviting spot to visit and enjoy delicious treats. This seasoned baker will teach us the basics of a versatile dough recipe that will enable you to create a beautiful tender and flaky crust reminiscent of childhood. Watch a demo on what goes into their classic chicken pot pie. Susan will show how to easily shred the in-house roasted white meat chicken, combining it with chopped onions, carrots, and celery sautéed in butter. Finishing it off with a “how to” on their special savory bechamel (cream) sauce to bring it all together. After you decorate the top crust of your pie pack it up to transport home to bake or freeze for a tasty meal. A mini-lesson on cranberry sauce to accompany a slice of BBS’s chicken pot pie and lemonade after class. They offer weekly events including music and now serve house-made Sangria along with many selections of wine, beer and cider to purchase should you choose to imbibe. Optional additional $10 invites you to enjoy a special SURPRISE bag of goodies. Pre-order for Wednesday’s 4-person meal “What’s for dinner, Susie?” for a delicious dinner and dessert to go. So many wonderful eats to try, order early for the holidays including their delicious soups, empanadas, and cakes!
1 Thursday, October 23, 6:30-8:30 pm, $25 (+ $30 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor; optional bag of baked goods additional $10). #71956

Taste of Westchester: Mentor’s Mediterranean Steak
2025-10-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Offsite
To register, please call 914-606-6830 and mention class #71957
415 King Street, Chappaqua, 914-861-2386, www.mentorsteakhouse.com
Dubrovnik Flavors! Owner Mentor Berisha, combines Mediterranean style seafood with an American style steakhouse. They feature prime beef, dry aged in house for 31 days. Born in Croatia and raised in Peja Republic of Kosovo, they source grass-fed beef from the Piedmont region of Italy as Mentor believes it tastes best. He will discuss his recipes that are similar to those of his mom and grandmother, with light touches of herbs, garlic, lemon and olive oil. We begin with a lesson on achieving tender squid Dubrovnik style – lightly breaded and then sautéed fresh calamari in a zesty Dubrovnik style red sauce of capers, cherry peppers, and kalamata olives. An added bonus, taste a mini version and learn the bartender’s secrets to a popular cocktail, “Take Me to Dubrovnik” – Citron vodka, hibiscus and pineapple juices, St. Germaine, mixed with fresh lime juice. The term “kebab” originates from the Ottoman Turkish word “kebap,” which is derived from the Arabic word “kabab” referring to roasted or grilled meat. Chef teaches their version of Middle Eastern-style grilled organic chicken skewered kebab Mediterraneo – bell peppers, zucchini, onions, served over Mediterranean style rice using many traditional spices. A customer favorite are Mentor’s Mediterranean chips – crispy zucchini, eggplant and potato chips served with refreshing Tzatziki sauce – cucumber and yogurt. Learn the techniques they utilize to make a traditional Tiramisu made with coffee liquor. In season, the giant French doors are opened for a lovely al fresco feel. Visit them on “$1 Oyster Mondays” or “Ladies $10 Cocktail Wednesdays” for an enjoyable treat!
1 Monday, October 27, 6:00-8:00 pm, $25 (+ $30 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #71957
