News and Events

Artwork of Former DCC, Vassar Instructor to be Featured in Gallery

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:56:46 -0500

The next exhibit at the Dutchess Community College Mildred I. Washington Art Gallery will feature an eclectic selection of pieces by Monica d. Church, the associate director of the James W. Palmer '90 Gallery at Vassar College and a former technical assistant and art instructor at both Vassar and DCC. Her work has been shown throughout the northeast and across the country.

'Brighton Beach Memoirs' to be Performed by DCC Masquers' Guild

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:47:45 -0500

The Dutchess Community College Masquers' Guild will bring Neil Simon's "Brighton Beach Memoirs" to the stage from March 1-4. Performances will begin at 8 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday in the James and Betty Hall Theatre in Dutchess Hall on DCC's Poughkeepsie campus.

Work of Prominent Illustrator James Ransome on Display

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:39:23 -0500

Award-winning illustrator and author James Ransome will come to Dutchess Community College on Feb. 27 at 5 p.m. for an artist's reception and book signing to celebrate his current exhibit of work, on display through Feb. 29 in DCC's Francis U. and Mary F. Ritz library. The reception is free and open to the public.

New Aviation Management Program Offered

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:31:34 -0500

Dutchess Community College is proud to announce the addition of a second Associate in Science degree program in the field of Aviation Science -- Aviation Management -- for students wishing to work in the aviation industry. The College also offers a Pilot program.

New Radio Spot Running on Local Stations

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:09:45 -0500

Skills-Enhancement Program Earns National Recognition

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:44:22 -0500

Dutchess Community College's SmartStart program has earned two awards from a national organization of student-affairs professionals. SmartStart is a four-week summer program of classes in mathematics, reading, writing and study skills for incoming freshmen who are academically underprepared in several essential skills areas.

Program Encourages Girls in Grades 5-8 to Explore Math, Science

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:01:27 -0500

In an effort to encourage young women to explore career opportunities in historically male-dominated fields, Dutchess Community College will host its 16th Annual "Math and Science Matter ... Especially for Young Women" program on Saturday, March 3. The program runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is open to girls in grades 5-8. Registration is $10.

Admissions Events

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:57:54 -0500

DCC Events to Mark Black History Month

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:23:01 -0500

A gospel concert, Kwanzaa celebration and Freedom Riders event are just a few of the activities Dutchess Community College is offering to celebrate Black History Month. All activities will be held at DCC's Poughkeepsie campus and are free and open to the public.

Documentary About Romanian School Segregation to be Screened

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:51:31 -0500

Dutchess Community College will host a screening of the documentary film "Our School," which focuses on the struggle of three minority children to desegregate their Romanian school. It will take place Jan. 10 from 2-4 p.m. in room 122 of Bowne Hall, on DCC's Poughkeepsie campus. It is free and open to the public, and will include a discussion with film director and producer Mona Nicoara.

DCC Student Earns Sheriff's Association Criminal Justice Scholarship

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:59:56 -0500

A New York State Sheriff's Association Institute Criminal Justice Scholarship has been awarded to Dutchess Community College student and Pleasant Valley resident Jesse Fuerst. The $250 award is presented annually to a full-time Criminal Justice major from each community college in New York state. Candidates for the scholarship must excel academically as well as demonstrate financial need.

Best of DCC Communications Students' Work to be Showcased

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:51:18 -0500

The 40th Semi-Annual Communications & Media Arts Program Audio & Video Student Festival will be held Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the James and Betty Hall Theatre at Dutchess Community College.

Magnetic Levitation Competition Sets Participation Record

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:49:30 -0500

A record-breaking 150 middle and high school students participated in the 18th annual Magnetic Levitation (MAGLEV) competition sponsored by Dutchess Community College's Department of Engineering, Architecture and Computer Technologies on Nov. 18. Participating schools included Linden Avenue Middle School, Webutuck Middle School, Union Vale Middle School, George Fischer Middle School, Todd Middle School and Red Hook High School.

Four December Concerts to be Staged at DCC

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:50:52 -0500

Musical selections varying from holiday favorites to contemporary and popular works will be performed throughout December during four concerts scheduled at Dutchess Community College's Poughkeepsie campus.

Broadway Revue to Help Fund Fight Against AIDS

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:24:52 -0500

The Dutchess Community College Masquers' Guild performance troupe will present the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Musical Revue on Dec. 2 and 3 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. in the James and Betty Hall Theatre on DCC's main campus in Poughkeepsie.