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The College is closed March 28-31 in observance of the Easter Holiday. Normal business operations and classes resume on Monday, April 1 at 7:30 AM.
Classes resume today following Easter Break.
The goal of Healing Hub of New York, Inc. is to provide mental health support groups to young adults who are in higher education programs to further their education or skills. The group is meant to provide some space to discuss stressors and teach skills to manage stress/anxiety/and depression. In addition, discussing coping skills in dealing with life pressures that bring on mental distress. Sponsored by the Healing Hub of New York, Inc. and the Care Center.
The Bible is the bestselling, most wide-read book ever assembled in the world. Christians commit their lives to upholding its principles and teachings. Come learn more about this amazing book during our spring Bible Study series. Come to one or all sessions, whatever fits your schedule. No prior Bible knowledge is necessary. Feel free to bring a lunch, snacks will be provided. Open to all students, faculty and staff.
Please join us for a brief memorial service for Villa alum and adjunct instructor of Animation, Scott Mawhiney, who passed away on March 2. All are welcome to join us as we honor and remember a dedicated member of our Villa family. The service begins at 11:15 am outside in front of the Main Building or in the lobby of the Main Building if it is raining.
Come and join the Mental Health Advocates of WNY for Wellness Wednesday. The organization will provide a three-part series in addressing mental health needs amongst college students. The following topics will be covered: Anxiety, Grief, Depression and suicide prevention. Please contact the care center for additional information. Sponsored by Mental Health Advocates of WNY and The Care Center.
We’re celebrating the opening of the Fine Art Student Exhibition with an opening reception. All members of the Villa community are invited to join our students and staff. The exhibit will remain on display through April 10.
Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom is an unscripted documentary that invites viewers into the story of Juneteenth – the holiday recognizing the end of legalized slavery in Texas – through the eyes of a Black man learning about the holiday from the direct descendants of those liberated. The story serves as a parable that offers hope, and the insight that faith can be the greatest weapon against injustice.
5:00 – 5:30 PM: Arrival & Meet and Greet / Vendor Opportunity
5:45-6:15 PM: Live Performance
6:20- 7:20 PM: Movie Screening: “Juneteenth: Faith and Freedom”
7:20-7:30 PM: Small Intermission and Vendor Opportunity
7:30 – 8:15 PM: Panel Discussion on the Significance of Juneteenth
8:15 – 8:20 PM: Closing Remarks
8:20-8:30 PM: Vendor Opportunity
Please join us as we return to our monthly service at St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy. At St. Luke’s we will help assemble over 1,000 meals for the local needy. We leave the first Friday of every month at 8:45am in the college van and work at St. Luke’s until 12:30 pm and return to campus. All are welcome to join was for this important and much needed ministry!
These weekly meetings allow students to learn and play different Table Role Playing Games. During these events, students take the role of heroic characters to go on a grand adventure in a fantasy or science fiction setting. These meetings introduce how these games are played and how to work in teams. You’ll get to show off your creativity through your characters. Some games that are played include Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, and Starfinder.