LARGO, Md.— November events at Prince George's Community College address saving for retirement, poetry and visual arts, a documentary film and career and scholarship opportunities. Events are free and open to the public.
Learn the importance of saving for retirement now during Budgeting for the Future: How To Begin Saving Today, Monday, Nov. 9, 2-4 p.m., Largo Student Center, Conference Room 2. Member Services staff from Educational Systems Federal Credit Union will address financial planning and decision-making skills. The event is sponsored by Finance 411, a financial literacy program presented by the college’s Community Financial Center. For more information, call 301-322-0181.
Attend Celebrating Cultural Diversity, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., University Town Center, Room 258. Students’ work in the areas of poetry, essays and visual arts from the Cultural Heritage Contest will be displayed and winners will be announced. For more information, please e-mail utcstudentservices@pgcc.edu.
View “The Nine Lives of Marion Barry” Wednesday, Nov. 11, 7-10 p.m., Largo Student Center, Rennie Forum. The documentary is on the life of the former mayor of Washington, D.C. Following the movie will be a panel discussion with producer Dana Flor and Korey Brown, professor of history, political science and geography. For more information, call 301-322-0953.
Realize career opportunities during the Hospitality and Tourism Institute Orientation Seminar, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 10:30 a.m.-noon and 6-7:30 p.m., Largo Student Center, Rennie Forum. Representatives from both the hospitality and culinary arts industries will discuss benefits of the trade. In addition, information on how to pay for college through the Strategic Training and Education Partnership for the Hospitality Industry (STEP HI) grant will be addressed. Please RSVP by calling 301-322-0071 or e-mail STEP-HI@pgcc.edu.
To learn more about November events or other programs at Prince George’s Community College, visit www.pgcc.edu.
Prince George's Community College is a comprehensive, public, post-secondary institution that provides high quality academic instruction, workforce development and continuing education to the citizens of Prince George's County and surrounding areas. The college awards associate’s degrees, letters of recognition and program certificates. For more information, visit the college Web site at www.pgcc.edu.
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