1. Bergen Trustee Chair Named Among Nation’s Best
PARAMUS, N.J. – The American Association of Community Colleges has selected Bergen Community College Board of Trustees Chair Dorothy Blakeslee as a finalist for the “Trustee of the Year” award as part of the organization's annual Awards of Excellence program.
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2. WESTFIELD GARDEN STATE PLAZA TO LAUNCH INAUGURAL “WESTFIELD GOOD FESTIVAL” PROMOTING SUSTAINABILITY
On Saturday, May 11, Westfield Garden State Plaza will host the Westfield Good Festival to incentivize sustainability efforts across its stakeholders: local communities, retailers, brand partners, and individuals of all ages.
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3. Study the History of Rock at Bergen Concert
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Bergen Institute for the Creative Arts at Bergen Community College and the music program will present “The Roots of Pop and Rock, Volume 1” on Wednesday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre (400 Paramus Road).
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4. Booker Helps Bolster Bergen Workforce Initiatives
PARAMUS, N.J. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) has secured $75,000 in federal funds for the Bergen Community College business accelerator’s LatinxCEO program as part of $191.6 million that he has delivered for in-state initiatives in the 2024 government funding bills. 
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5. Music Prof. Trades Gradebook for Guitar at Benefit
PARAMUS, N.J – Bergen Community College music professor Andy Krikun, Ph.D., will move from the classroom to the concert hall for a special evening of original songs covering his career as a musician and songwriter.
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6. Table to Table, NJ’s First Food Rescue, Celebrates 25 Years of Nourishing Communities, Reducing Food Waste, and Improving the Well Being of Food Insecure Neighbors
Nonprofit Marks Milestone with an Action-Packed Year of Activities and Goal of Delivering 25,000,000 Pounds/Meals March 26, 2024 – Saddle Brook, NJ – Table to Table, New Jersey’s first food rescue, celebrates 25 years of nourishing communities, reducing food waste, and improving the well-being of food insecure neighbors.
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7. NJPAC and Rutgers University–Newark jointly launch Teaching Artist Certificate program
First educational partnership between a performing arts center and research university March 27, 2024 – Newark, NJ –New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and  Rutgers University–Newark School of Arts and Sciences (SASN) announce a new  Teaching Artist certificate program to provide practical skills and an understanding of  sound business ...
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8. Students Learn, Belong and Succeed at Bergen
PARAMUS, N.J – Bergen Community College will welcome prospective students and their families to the annual spring open house on Thursday, April 18 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the institution’s main campus at 400 Paramus Road in Paramus.
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9. Green Days Ahead as Bergen Recognizes Earth Week
PARAMUS, N.J – Since the U.S. first recognized Earth Day in 1970, it has become the signature event encouraging global citizens to safeguard the planet. In celebration of Earth Day, Bergen Community College will hold a series of events under the theme of “Plant Forward” featuring Arbor Day plantings, tree ...
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10. South Korean Pianist Plays Benefit for Bergen Arts
PARAMUS, N.J – World-renowned pianist Edwin Sungpil Kim will bring his unique blend of “magic in atmosphere, individuality and poise” (International Piano Magazine) to the Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre at Bergen Community College for a fundraising performance in April.
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11. Share Your Ideas at the Environmental Art Brainstorming Session
(Hackensack, New Jersey; March 20, 2024) – Share your ideas at the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation’s (NNJCF) Environmental Art Brainstorming session on Monday, April 1 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.   The session will take place at the Hackensack Performing Art Center’s (HACPAC) gallery on the lower level, located at ...
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12. No Mow Lawn Workshop to be Held at Johnson Public Library on April 13
(Hackensack, New Jersey; March 19, 2024) – Did you know replacing all or some of a front lawn with native plants is a great way to help reduce flooding and pollution, support our natural ecosystem, and add beauty to your property? 
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13. Bring the Family to an Environmental Arts Workshop: Art Class and Community Conversation/ Clase de Arte y Conversacíon Comunitaria
(Hackensack, New Jersey; March 8, 2024) –  The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) invites the community to attend an environmental arts themed workshop, Art Class and Community Conversation/ Clase de Arte y Conversacíon Comunitaria, on Saturday, March 23 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
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14. Northern New Jersey Community Foundation’s ArtBergen Announces Call for Artists for Public Art Roster
(Hackensack, New Jersey; March 2024) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) announces a call for local, regional and national public artists for inclusion on its artist roster.  Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis now through June 30, 2024. 
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15. Summer Vibes for College Students, Kids and Teens
PARAMUS, N.J – Bergen Community College will once again offer a full slate of summer classes beginning in May, providing students with an opportunity to take courses between the spring and fall semesters.
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16. Bring the Family to an Environmental Arts Workshop: Art Class and Community Conversation/ Clase de Arte y Conversacíon Comunitaria
(Hackensack, New Jersey; March 8, 2024) –  The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) invites the community to attend an environmental arts themed workshop, Art Class and Community Conversation/ Clase de Arte y Conversacíon Comunitaria, on Saturday, March 23 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
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17. “The Grapes of Wrath” on Bergen Stage
PARAMUS, N.J – Bergenstages will transport audiences to life during the Great Depression with a production of John Steinbeck’s award-winning novel “The Grapes of Wrath” in the Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre at Bergen Community College’s main campus in Paramus (400 Paramus Road) in March and April.
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18. BERGEN COUNTY CANSTRUCTION KICKS OFF AT AMERICAN DREAM WITH FOUR STUDENT-LED TEAMS FROM BERGEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
East Rutherford, NJ –  County Executive Tedesco, the Board of County Commissioners, and American Dream announce that the Bergen County Office of Food Security, in partnership with American Dream in East Rutherford has officially kicked off Bergen County Canstruction 2024!
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19. FELICIAN UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES 7TH PRESIDENT
RUTHERFORD, NJ – Jim D’Agostino, chair of the Felician University Board of Trustees is proud to announce that Dr. Mildred Mihlon has been appointed the 7th President of Felician University by a unanimous vote of the Board. Dr. Mihlon has been serving in the capacity of Acting President since April of 2023.
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20. Local Female Leaders Visit for Women’s History Month
PARAMUS, N.J – Recognized as an annual celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society in the U.S. since 1987, Bergen Community College will sponsor a series of events to coincide with the nation’s observance of Women’s History Month in March.
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21. Northern NJ Community Foundation Launches “Beyond the Wall: Developing Digital Content Illuminating The Black Women's Mural” in Englewood
(Englewood, New Jersey; February 24, 2024) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) opens Women’s History Month in March launching “Beyond the Wall: Developing Digital Content Illuminating The Black Women's Mural”.
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22. Winning the “Souper Bowl” for Bergen Cares Center
PARAMUS, N.J – While the Kansas City Chiefs may have lifted the Lombardi Trophy in Las Vegas, Bergen Community College hosted its own “Souper Bowl” to provide hot meals for those in need.
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23. Technology Partner Donates $25,000 to Bergen
PARAMUS, N.J – Bergen Community College’s technology solutions partner, Ellucian and its charitable foundation, have awarded the institution a $25,000 block grant to support 50 currently enrolled students’ basic needs such as tuition, housing expenses and textbooks. Accepted through the 501(c)(3) Bergen Community College Foundation, Ellucian awarded the $400,000 Progress, ...
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24. Environmental Justice Alliance to Hold February Community Meeting in Hackensack
(Hackensack, New Jersey; February 7, 2024) –  If you are seeking solutions to flooding in Hackensack, Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) invites the public to attend the Environmental Justice Alliance’s third community meeting on Monday, February 26 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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25. “Monsters” Brings Computer Screen Story to Stage
PARAMUS, N.J – Continuing in their 50th anniversary season, Bergenstages will bring to life the world of fantasy role-playing games in the comedic romp “She Kills Monsters,” by Qui Nguyen, in the Ender Hall Lab Theatre at Bergen Community College’s main campus in Paramus (400 Paramus Road) in February and ...
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