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BCCC Hosts Life in a Jar Book and Panel Discussion on April 16
Jack Mayer, author of the book about Irena Sendler, who saved hundreds of Jewish children during WWII will be joined by local panelists to discuss what it means to resist, rescue, and build community in times of war and conflict. Bucks County Community College invites the public to a book and panel discussion about Life in a Jar: The Irena Sendler Project on Tuesday, April 16 at 6 p.m. in the Zlock Performing Arts Center on the Newtown Campus (275 Swamp Road, Newtown, Pa. 18940). The book, written by Jack Mayer, tells the story of Irena Sendler, a Polish woman who saved hundreds of Jewish children from the Warsaw ghetto.
As part of a secret World War II organization called Żegota, Irena Sendler (1910–2008) rescued several hundred Jewish children from the Warsaw ghetto — providing false identities and hiding places in orphanages, convents, and private homes. Mayer’s book weaves Sendler’s story with that of the Kansas students who helped tell it to the world.
In addition to author Jack Mayer, the panel will feature:
Rabbi Anna Boswell-Levy of Kol Emet, Yardley;
Barbara Simmons, Adjunct Professor, International Peace and Conflict Resolution, Arcadia University, and Executive Board of NAACP, Bucks County Chapter; and
Nancy Isserman, Co-Director, Transcending Trauma Project, Director, Operation Home and Healing, Council for Relationships and Faculty, Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Gratz College.
Admission is free, but advance registration is required. Visit the Zlock Performing Arts Center to reserve your spot today.
To learn more about the History of the Holocaust course or the April 16 panel discussion, contact the Department of Social and Behavioral Science at sb@bucks.edu or 215-968-8270.
Bucks to Hold a Culinary & Hospitality Open House on April 17
Bucks County Community College announces their Culinary & Hospitality Open House on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Founders Hall Lobby on the Newtown Campus (275 Swamp Road, Newtown, Pa. 18940).
Attendees will learn more about Culinary Arts degree and Baking and Pastry Arts certificate programs which prepare individuals to compete for various entry-level culinary positions in restaurants, bakeries, lodging, catering, institutional food service or hospitality management. Attendees will also learn about the Hospitality Management and the Event Planning and Management degrees which prepare students for careers in the tourism/lodging and meeting/event planning industries.
During the open house, attendees can also tour the state-of-the-art culinary facilities, meet chef-instructors as they hold demonstrations in the kitchen, sample cuisine prepared by Bucks culinary arts students, and talk to current culinary and hospitality management students and alumni. The Admissions Department will be on hand to provide information and tours of the campus.
Registration is not required for this event. For further information, contact the Department of Business, Innovation, and Legal Studies at business@bucks.edu or call 215-968-8227.
BCCC to Host Community Job Fair on April 9
Career Services at Bucks County Community College will be hosting a FREE Community Job Fair with 50+ employers in attendance
The Career Services department at Bucks County Community College (BCCC) invites job-seeking members of the community to a free Community Job Fair on Tuesday, April 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event will be held in the Linksz Pavilion on the Newtown Campus located at 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940.
During the Job Fair, students, alumni and community members will be able to speak with more than 50 local organizations from Bucks, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties who are actively hiring. Attendees are encouraged to dress professionally, bring copies of their resume, and be prepared to potentially engage in an on-the-spot interview. A variety of professional fields will be represented during the event including medical, manufacturing, customer service, and more.
For more information about this event or Career Services at BCCC, email: career@bucks.edu.
Bucks County Community College to Host 3D Printing Expo
The two-day expo will feature industry experts at the Newtown Campus, April 18 -19
Bucks County Community College’s inaugural 3D Printing Expo will be held at the Newtown Campus on Thursday, April 18 and Friday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The expo will showcase the latest advances in 3D printing and additive manufacturing technology. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with representatives of some of the most influential companies in the industry. All are invited to attend.
Bringing together enthusiasts, experts and industry leaders, the 3D Printing Expo promises to inspire and spark your passion for innovation. Roundtable panel discussions on the evolving state of the additive manufacturing industry will be held Thursday, April 18 and will include representatives from Allegheny Educational Systems, AON3D, Creaform/Ametek, Filament Innovations, Formlabs, Mosaic, Phillips Hybrid, Stratasys, UltiMaker, and Xact Metal.
Register in advance by visiting the 3D Printing Expo site by April 16, 2024. After April 16, registration will be at the door.
Please contact Stan Timek stanley.timek@bucks.edu at or 215-504-8548 for registration assistance, exhibitor information, or sponsorship opportunities.
The Newtown Campus is located at 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, Pa. 18940. Free parking is available. The 3D Printing Expo will be on the second floor of the Linksz Pavilion.
The 3D Printing Expo is made possible by the College’s Workforce Development & Strategic Partnerships division as well as the Learning Resources department.
‘NAMI In Our Own Voice’ Aims to Break the Mental Health Stigma
Two speakers will share their perspectives on a highly misunderstood topic Tuesday, April 2 at Bucks County Community College in Newtown and online In order to help break the stigma about mental health issues, Bucks County Community College presents “NAMI In Our Own Voice” at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, at the Newtown Campus and online.
Speakers Mia Scocozzo and Rachel Hetrick will share their personal perspectives and talk openly about their experiences in an attempt to change attitudes, assumptions and ideas about people with mental health conditions.
Scocozzo, the Youth Programs Director of NAMI Bucks County, visits students to talk about the warning signs for mental health conditions, facts, statistics, and how to get help. For example, she developed a program called Small Talk for elementary students to learn how to name their feelings, differentiate between emotions, and practice healthy coping skills. Scocozzo shares her personal journey of recovery to allow others to feel less alone in a drive to end the stigma around mental health.
Hetrick is a graphic designer based in Philadelphia who expresses herself through painting and illustration and loves to exercise. Mental health advocacy is a big part of her life, and she is passionate about spreading hope.
The presentation, which is free and open to the public, also provides information on how to learn more about mental health and get involved with the mental health community.
“NAMI In Our Own Voice” takes place at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, in the Gallagher Room, located inside the Rollins Center on the campus at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown, Pa., 18940.
The presentation can also be viewed live online. Register for the Zoom session.
The event is sponsored by the BCCC Psychology Club and DEI Programs in the College’s Office of External Affairs. To learn more, contact Jean Dolan at jean.dolan@bucks.edu or 215-968-8094.
Zlock Performing Arts Center Announces Bucks Blues Explosion Featuring GA-20
The Zlock Performing Arts Center is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Eighth Annual Bucks Blues Explosion, featuring the sensational blues trio GA-20, on Friday, April 5, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.
GA-20 is more than just a band; they are leading a movement, a revival of traditional blues that is taking the music world by storm. The dynamic trio, consisting of guitarist Matt Stubbs, guitarist/vocalist Pat Faherty, and drummer Tim Carman, brings a fresh and energetic take on traditional electric blues, blending elements of blues, country, and rock 'n' roll into their signature sound.
"We make records that we would want to listen to," says guitarist Matt Stubbs. "It's our take on the song-based traditional electric blues we love." Since their formation in 2018, GA-20 has been at the forefront of the traditional blues revival, earning accolades and skyrocketing to the top of the Billboard Blues Charts.
Joining GA-20 for this electrifying evening is local blues artist Deb Callahan and her band, who will kick off the event with their soulful and powerful blues melodies.
Presented in partnership with the Bucks County Blues Society, the Eighth Annual Bucks Blues Explosion will again be an unforgettable celebration of the blues performed live on stage at the Zlock Performing Arts Center.
Tickets for the event are $27 including fees, are available now and can be purchased online. Tickets will also be available at door on the day of the show. Lobby cash bar opens at 6 p.m.
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