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Christie
Day | Film Festival
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Tau Delta Ceremony | Speechfest
Christie Shakespeare Lecture
International Film Festival
Mercy
College International Film Festival - Dobbs Ferry
Campus. The International Film Festival began
in March 2000. The annual film festival is free
and open to the general public. It takes place
at the beginning of March to coincide with nationwide
celebrations of Foreign Language Week. Mercy College's
International Film Festival is known for showing
films from around the world that offer not only
remarkable stories, but insight into diverse cultures
and continues the Mercy College tradition of promoting
cultural awareness both within and outside the
college community. For more information contact
the Modern Foreign Language Program (914) 674-7229.
Quill Awards
The
Quill Awards, now celebrating its 19th anniversary,
honors Mercy students who have excelled in their
journalism and media activities and classes. Class
and internship awards are given in addition to
those awarded to outstanding members of The Reporter's
Impact and the Drama Club. Competitive cash prizes
are announced during the ceremony. Each year,
the ceremony also honors an outstanding professional
journalist and alumnus.
Sigma Tau Delta Induction Ceremony
Speechfest
This
annual celebration of "Oral Communication"
has provided Mercy College students a public forum
in which to compete for trophies and cash awards
since 1988. Initially titled, SOAPBOX 1988, the
event quickly earned enthusiastic and loyal support
from students and faculty alike for its celebration
of the "Spoken Word!" With a new name,
"SPEECHFEST" in 1990, students were
invited to present seven-minute persuasive or
informative speeches and to incorporate visuals
into their presentations. Currently judged by
faculty from the Division of Literature, Language,
and Communication, along with top Mercy administrators,
prizes are awarded to speakers for their outstanding
achievements in both content and performance.
The Top Prize winner receives $125, second place
receives $75, and $50 goes to the third-place
winner. All contestants are awarded trophies!
The public is always invited to attend.
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