Monday, November 9, -
Friday, November 13, 2009

"Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person."

Mother Teresa, founded Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, and ministered to the poor, sick and orphaned for more than 45 years

Monday, November 9

• Dr. Ryan to interview Daw Aye Aye Thant -
  6 p.m., West Hall Recital Hall, Room W-226
• Resume Writing Workshop - 6 p.m., Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands,
  Room 309
• Photo Exhibit of U Thant - 7 p.m., Gallery Bergen, West Hall
  

Tuesday, November 10

• Jeff Mangold, Former NY Yankees Trainer -
  10 a.m., Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre
• Asian Art: Chinese Calligraphy and Korean Artists - 11 a.m., Student Center
• EOF Workshop - 12:30 p.m., Room C-324
• International Workshop - Understanding the U.S. Educational System - 12:30 p.m.,
  Room C-309
• Study Abroad in Asia with Dean Amparo Codding - 12:30 p.m., Room A-104
• BCC Health Professions Information Session -
  5 p.m., Tech - 128A
• BCC Rotary Club: Speaker Karen Winick, Volunteer and Community Relations Manager, Children's Aid and Family Services - 5:30 p.m., Room A-318

Wednesday, November 11

• Veteran's Day Information Session - 10 a.m., Student Center
• Official Veteran's Day Ceremony - 11 a.m., Ceremonies begin in Student Center
• Fall Speaker Series: B.D. Wong - 11:30 a.m., Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre; Reception to follow in Room A-113
• Asian Week Speaker: Professor Richard Commerford "Asia and the G-20" - 1:30 p.m., Room A-104
• OSS Workshop - 2 p.m., Room C-313
• Outlook Tips and Tricks - 2 p.m.; To register go to http://www.bergen.edu/cit and click on Workshops and Training

Thursday, November 12

• Asian Heritage Week: Many Worlds of Asia -
  12 p.m., Student Center
• EOF Workshop - 12:30 p.m., Room C-324
• Open Forum Master Plan Presentation -
  1:30 p.m., Room A-104
• College Council Meeting - 2 p.m., Room C-210
• Fire Marshal Meeting - 5 p.m. Room A-112
• Transfer Workshop - 6 p.m., Room C-313
• Interviewing Skills Workshop - 6 p.m., Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands,
  Room 307
• Open House for Child Development Center -
  7 p.m., Child Development Center (Ender Hall)

Friday, November 13

• Word 2007 Upgrade - 3 p.m., To register go to http://www.bergen.edu/cit and click on Workshops and Training
• Taikoza Drum Group - 7:30 p.m., Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre

Interview with Daw Aye Aye Thant and the U Thant Photo Exhition, November 9

On Monday, November 9, Dr. Ryan will interview Daw Aye Aye Thant, president of the U Thant Institute. The event will be held in the West Hall Recital Hall (Room 226) at 6 p.m. as part of Asian Heritage Week. U Thant served as Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1961 to 1971.

His daughter Daw Aye Aye Thant founded the institute to honor the accomplishments of her father. The Institute is a non-political, non-secretarian, non-profit and non-stock corporation that reflects and promotes
U Thant's values and ideals.

Following the interview, there will be a photo exhibition of U Thant in West Hall's Gallery Bergen at 7 p.m.

Learn about Exercise and Fitness from Former New York Yankees Trainer, November 10

Jeff Mangold, former strength trainer and conditioning coach of the New York Yankees, will discuss exercise, fitness and body conditioning on November 10 at 10 a.m. in the Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre.

This event is co-sponsored by the College's Wellness Center, Wellness, Exercise and Science Department, Athletic Department and Fitness Club.

Fall Speaker Series: B.D. Wong, November 11

B.D. Wong, a Tony-winner, Hollywood veteran and actor will serve as the keynote speaker for the College's Asian Heritage Week celebration on Wednesday, November 11 at 11:30 a.m. in the Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre.

He will discuss diversity in the United States and the personal struggles he outlines in his book "Following Foo: The Electronic Adventures of the Chestnut Man."

Celebrate Veteran's Day, November 11

Bergen Community College will celebrate Veteran's Day with a ceremony on November 11 at 11 a.m.

Vice President of Student Services Raymond Smith and Vice President of Administrative Services Timothy Dacey will provide opening remarks in the Student Center. Albert Brooks, Bergen student and commander of the Paramus Post of the Veterans of Foreign Affairs, will also speak.

The opening remarks will be followed by a flag dipping ceremony that signifies a sign of respect to the United States flag.

Information for veterans as well as resources on how to contact veterans overseas will be available in the Student Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information, please contact Darleen McGrath Florance at extension 7871 or dflorance@bergen.edu

Open House for Child Development Center, November 12

The Child Development Center will open up a world of learning, beyond the traditional classroom setting. The Child Development Center will have an Open House on November 12, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Ender Hall. Come see what a typical day at the Center is like:

• Healthy Eating Demonstration featuring
  Chef Art Tolve
• Cranberry Bogging
• Explore the Center's Native American Unit
• Visit Center's Computer Laboratory

For more information about the Open House, please contact the Child Development Center at
(201) 447-7165.

Fire Marshal Meeting, November 12

The Fire Marshal Meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, November 12 at 5 p.m. in Room A-112. If you are interested in volunteering, please attend. Contact Marie Jardine at extension 5489 for additional information.

Experience the Magical Sounds of the Taikoza drum group at Bergen, November 13

Internationally acclaimed Taikoza, a Japanese music and dance group, will perform at Bergen on Friday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre. Tickets are $24 for adults and $22 for students and children (17 and under) and senior citizens (65 and over).

Fall Speaker Series: Dr. John Corvino, November 16

A gay-rights advocate and scholar, Dr. Corvino will serve as the keynote speaker for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Awareness Week on Monday, November 16 at 11:30 a.m. in the Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre.

Dr. Corvino had discussed gay rights issues for nearly 20 years, visiting organizations throughout the United States. An accomplished author, Dr. Corvino's work has appeared in many forms of media, including a weekly online column.

Meet Your College Leaders, November 16

Here is your opportunity to have a one-on-one conversation with Bergen Community College President Dr. Ryan and Vice President of Student Services Raymond Smith. Share your thoughts about the College or ask any questions you may have. No appointment is necessary. The dates, times, and room locations are included below.

December 1- 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Room A-112
December 15 - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Room A-112

Volunteer for Middle States Report, November 19

Make a difference at Bergen by volunteering for the next Middle States Report. Learn about this phase of the accreditation process, the report development process, the timeline for completion and report submission at an informational meeting on Wednesday, November 18, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Room C-319.

Great American Smokeout 2009, November 19

The Bergen Community College's Wellness Center is sponsoring the annual "Great American Smokeout 2009" on Thursday, November 19, from 8:15 a.m. to
1 p.m. in the Gymnasium.

For more information regarding this event, please contact Lori Novak-Carafello at (201) 612-5320 or Kathy Pignatelli at wellness@bergen.edu

For a look at Bergen's Master Calendar, which features events and bookings throughout the campus facilities, click here

Send us your Calendar Items

Please email your upcoming events to
Nancy Rozas at nrozas@bergen.edu

Weekend Ahead

Juggler and comedian Mark Nizer will bring his one man show to Bergen on Saturday, November 7 at 3 p.m. in the Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre. Tickets are $14 for adults and $10 for children 17 and under.

Bergen Community College
Rotary Club Thanksgiving Food Drive

The Bergen Community College Rotary Club is hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive through November 20. Please bring non-perishable food items to various locations at the Paramus campus, the Ciarco Learning Center, and Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands.

All food collected will go to The Community Food Bank of New Jersey, which serves more than 1,600 hunger relief agencies including food pantries and local soup kitchens.

Supermarket gift cards will also be accepted. Please contact Marie Jardine at mjardine@bergen.edu; Shylah Hermann at shermann@bergen.edu or Jim Miller at jrmiller@bergen.edu

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