U.P.D.A.T.E Newsletter

Gifts for Veterans
	The HSC 12 (Human Services Skills and Methods) Thursday class is collecting gifts for disabled veterans at the Bronx VA Hospital. Please donate new, unused deodorant, soap, razors, toothbrush, toothpaste, lotions, combs, brushes, lipsticks or lip balm, playing cards, and metro cards (in plastic if possible) to our veterans. Drop off locations are: Department of Social Sciences Office, Colston Hall, room 312, the Writing Center, Philosophy Hall, lower level, and the BCC Library, Meister Hall. The deadline for donations is Thursday, November 19.
Immigration Panel
	Experts from the departments of Social Security, Custom and Border Protection, Motor Vehicle Express, and immigration attorney Eugene Goldstein will address how their services may benefit international students and undocumented persons. Tuesday, November 17, from 12pm to 2pm in Colston Hall, lower level. Coordinated by International Students Office.
Celtic Feast of Samhain Celebration
	Join the Irish Heritage and Culture Committee for an end of summer harvest celebration. Historian Liam Murphy will be the guest speaker. Tuesday, November 17, from 12pm to 2pm, in the Gould Memorial Library Rotunda. Refreshments and a light lunch will be served, but only for those who RSVP in advance. To RSVP, please contact Arline White at 718-289-5152 or send an email to arline.white@bcc.cuny.edu.
Citizenship Application Assistance Day
	On Tuesday, November 17, in Colston Hall, lower level from 3pm to 6pm, The International Student Office will collaborate with the CUNY Citizenship and Immigration Project to host a free Citizenship Application Assistance Day to help individuals who meet the eligibility requirements to file the N-400 naturalization application. Free and open to the public.
Thanksgiving & The Bible
	Campus Ministry invites you to come and share your understanding of Thanksgiving at this challenging time in our nation’s history. Wednesday, November 18, from 11:45am to 1:15pm, in Loew Hall, room 422. Bring a friend, and come prepared to share your favorite Bible verse. See you there!
Alumni Art Exhibit
	In celebration of CUNY Month, the Hall of Fame Art Gallery presents the 2009 Alumni Art Exhibit. The show features published and personal artworks of BCC Art Alumni from across the country. The opening reception is Wednesday, November 18, from 12pm to 2pm and all are welcome. The artists will briefly discuss their works, and a Q & A session will follow. Refreshments will be served. The gallery is located in Bliss Hall, first floor, and is open weekdays from 10am to 2pm.
Free Concert
	Gamelan Son of Lion will perform on Wednesday, November 18 at 4pm in the Gould Memorial Library Auditorium. The program will include lively traditional and new pieces for Javanese and Balinese instruments, and a short shadow puppet play. Don’t miss this exciting performance!
Faculty Workshops
	The Office of Instructional Technology is offering faculty workshops, held in the Center for Teaching Excellence, in Philosophy Hall, B02. The workshop schedule is as follows: Wednesday, November 18 3pm – 5pm Introduction to iTunes U Thursday, November 19 12pm – 2pm Microsoft Excel 2007 Essentials (This workshop is open to faculty & staff) If you are interested in attending any of these workshops, please RSVP by email to Albert Robinson at albert.robinson@bcc.cuny.edu.
The Great American Smoke-Out
	Join us in the fight against smoking! Thursday, November 19, from 11am to 3pm, in Colston Hall lobby. Insurance enrollment, gifts and refreshments will be available. Free and open to the public.
Study and Volunteer Abroad Fair
	Have you ever dreamed of helping impoverished orphans in Chile? How about saving wildlife in South Africa? Then come to the Study and Volunteer Abroad Fair on Thursday, November 19, from 12pm to 2pm, in Colston Hall, lower level, to find out how to make your dreams a reality! Meet with CUNY Study Abroad program advisors, talk with volunteer program coordinators, learn about scholarships, grants, and financial aid, and hear stories from BCC students who have done it. This is an OCD credit event.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
	“It is the nature of man to rise to greatness if greatness is expected of him.” — John Steinbeck
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