Women’s Equality Day

Commemorates the 1920 passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote. Religious/Ethnic Group: United States Tradition/Practices:

Welcome Week: Breakfast on the Terrace

AB1 Terrace

Start your day right with a delightful breakfast on the terrace during Welcome Week! Enjoy a selection of your breakfast favorites, including

Paryushana

A festival about forgiveness and compassion. Religious/Ethnic Group: Jain Tradition/Practices: Daily meditation and prayer, daily “vyakhyans” or speeches, intentional practice of nonviolence,

Welcome Week: Labor Day Carnival

Eastern Parkway

Come out and experience one of the Crown Jewel of New York, the “West Indian American Day Carnival” a cultural extravaganza. Students, staff, faculty and

Welcome Week: Taco Tuesday

AB1 First Floor Lobby

Join us for our Taco Tuesday. We've got your cravings covered with a mouthwatering selection of tacos and empanadas, complete with all

Welcome Week: College Spirit Wednesday

AB1 First Floor Lobby

"It’s a Sweet Day to be an MEC Cougar!" Show your MEC pride and join us for College Spirit Wednesday during Welcome

Welcome Week: Cougar Movie Marathon

AB1 Dining Hall

Get ready for a fun-filled evening at Cougars Movie Night! Enjoy nachos and dip while watching Thursday night flix. All movie treats

Arbaeen

Arbaeen marks the 40th day after Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad. Religious/Ethnic Group:  Muslim (Shia)

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birthday of Ganesha, the elephant deity. Religious/Ethnic Group: Hindu Tradition/Practices: To worship Lord Ganesha during this festival, one