Festive Biennial Gala Launches to Celebrate Student Success at BCCC

A Festive Biennial Gala Launches on Nov. 5th
to Celebrate Students While Raising Funds for the Bucks Student Emergency Fund at Tyler Mansion

Pictured Above: The Award-Winning 9-piece UPTOWN BAND, Photo Credit: Uptown Band Website. Students and Faculty join for a group photo in celebration of the Inauguration of the Bucks County Community College’s newly appointed President on April 28, 2022 at Tyler Mansion & Gardens. Photo Credit: Eric Parker. Dr. Felicia Ganther w/ Family Guest. PHOTO CREDIT: Eric Parker. Inaugural Gala Event Guest Honorees Bob White and Gladys Mendieta White. Photo Credit: Contributed. The Inaugural Event Logo.

NEWTOWN, PA (October 21, 2022) - The Bucks County Community College Foundation (BCCCF) is thrilled to announce its inaugural event, “Celebrating Student Success”, to serve as an anticipated, biennial celebratory fundraiser moving forward. The Celebrating Student Success event has been designed to specifically applaud students while raising funds and awareness for the Bucks Student Emergency Fund. The inaugural celebration will occur at the Tyler Hall Mansion and within the Tyler Gardens at the Newtown Campus on Saturday, November 5. Tickets, Table Sponsorship, and more information for the November 5 celebration can be found at: https://www.bucks.edu/discover/foundation/events/ or call Andrew States, Assistant Director at 215.968.8417.

GET TICKETS NOW BY CLICKING HERE - Let’s Do Good & Dance!

The evening will be presented by Master of Ceremonies Charles Martin, Commissioner Emeritus. In addition, Bob White & Gladys Mendieta White will be featured as Guests of Honor in recognition of establishing their generous Gladys Mendieta White Scholarship Fund in support of Latino/a/x students, which has been awarded for the past three semesters to ten students. Festivities will include a cocktail hour with a special performance by the Youth Orchestra of Bucks County, a seated dinner, and an exuberant evening filled with dancing to live music performed by the Award-Winning 9-Piece UPTOWN BAND, plus auctions and raffles throughout the event. The Inaugural Sponsors of the Celebrating Student Success biennial event includes: The First National Bank & Trust Co. of Newtown, Jim & Maureen Seibert/The Brian Seibert Memorial Fund and the Bucks County Herald as the Media Sponsor.

Executive Director Christina McGinley states – “We believe that education improves lives, and an exceptional educational experience can be transformative. That sentiment drives our efforts to raise funds to support our students and the College. As the community’s College, we are proud to invest in the success of our students. The Bucks Student Emergency Fund connects students with direct resources to meet their basic needs and those of their families. We know that earning a degree or credential is life-changing, and we will not let our students’ educational plans be derailed over an unexpected expense. At Bucks, we are committed to being game changers, and game changers find innovative ways to support, to educate, and to empower. Join us at Celebrating Student Success, and together, we will create an environment that inspires success!”

“We are excited to host our inaugural Celebrating Student Success on Saturday, November 5th. This event will be Bucks’ new biennial event intended to showcase the beauty of our Newtown Campus and to bring people together to celebrate with a purpose. As President, I am extremely humbled that Bob White & Gladys Mendieta White have graciously accepted our invitation to honor their work in the community and their support of our students. Bob and Gladys have established the Gladys Mendieta Scholarship for Latino students attending BCCC. The Scholarship was created to highlight Gladys’ many years of service to the Latino community in Lower Bucks County and Metro Philadelphia. November 5th is truly going to be an epic event and will provide additional funds to support students in crisis.” - Stated BCCC President, Dr. Felicia Ganther

Awarding numerous scholarships each semester, the Student Emergency Fund was formed by the Bucks County Community College Foundation in 2020 as a collaboration between the Foundation, Counseling, Academic Initiatives, and faculty. The Student Emergency Fund connects students in need with funds to aid them in their education through micro-grants. Awarded micro-grants help pay for food, auto repairs, utility bills, and emergency childcare, anything that could stand in the way of Bucks Students pursuing and achieving their academic goals. This nascent Bucks Student Emergency Fund is an expansion of the College’s efforts around food insecurity that began before the pandemic. The Foundation strives to grow this fund to become self-sustaining and provide micro-grants to students for as long as there is a need.

About BCCCF: Bucks County Community College Foundation’s mission is to advance the College as a community of excellence and act as a supporting partner in Bucks County Community College’s efforts to provide a quality education to all interested and active learners. The Foundation approaches local, regional, and national supporters to create partnerships and raise funds, assistance, and awareness in support of both new and existing educational opportunities. Learn more at: https://www.bucks.edu/discover/foundation/

The UPTOWN Band Press Kit Can be Found at:https://www.theuptownband.com/_files/ugd/26a3c3_54399682f403455e814c3b0c4e4eea26.pdf

The YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF BUCKS COUNTY, Pennsylvania (YOBC): Founded in 1991 with the sponsorship and support of Bucks County Community College. YOBC creates opportunities for young musicians to achieve artistic excellence through enriching classical music experiences. Students come to YOBC with a special love for music and a desire to develop their musical talent. YOBC provides these students with advanced musical training to enhance and supplement their school programs. Since its debut season the organization has grown from a single, 60-member ensemble to 13 ensembles with nearly 300 young musicians.

Executive Order on Promoting the Arts, the Humanities, and Museum and Library Services

Executive Order on Promoting the Arts, the Humanities, and Museum and Library Services

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:

Section 1. Policy. The arts, the humanities, and museum and library services are essential to the well-being, health, vitality, and democracy of our Nation. They are the soul of America, reflecting our multicultural and democratic experience. They further help us strive to be the more perfect Union to which generation after generation of Americans have aspired. They inspire us; provide livelihoods; sustain, anchor, and bring cohesion within diverse communities across our Nation; stimulate creativity and innovation; help us understand and communicate our values as a people; compel us to wrestle with our history and enable us to imagine our future; invigorate and strengthen our democracy; and point the way toward progress.

It is the policy of my Administration to advance the cultural vitality of the United States by promoting the arts, the humanities, and museum and library services. To that end, my Administration will advance equity, accessibility, and opportunities for all Americans, particularly in underserved communities as defined in Executive Order 13985 of January 20, 2021 (Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government), so that they may realize their full potential through the arts, the humanities, and access to museum and library services. Additionally, we will strengthen America’s creative and cultural economy, including by enhancing and expanding opportunities for artists, humanities scholars, students, educators, and cultural heritage practitioners, as well as the museums, libraries, archives, historic sites, colleges and universities, and other institutions that support their work. (READ MORE)

Bucks Fever FilmFest - One Weekend Only on October 15 & 16

The Central Bucks Chamber supports the Arts in Bucks County

DOYLESTOWN, PA — The Bucks Fever FilmFest is an annual, juried festival. It includes the screenwriting competition as well as Winning short films submitted by high school, college and emerging filmmakers are screened at the County Theater in Doylestown, PA on October 16. Also, it includes the screenwriting competition.

Upcoming events:

The Filmmaker Panel Discussion will be held on October 15 at the Tile Works, 130 E Swamp Rd, in Doylestown. Our topic of discussion is ““Shooting On A Shoestring Budget”. Events include Film Crawl, Awards Ceremony, Film Maker, Panel Discussion, Table Read, and Finalist Films screened and mingle with the winning filmmakers and supporters of the film community at the VIP Reception on October 16 at the Hattery in Doylestown. View the winning films at the county theater and discover the winners of the screenwriting competition! Also vote for the Fan Favorite Film.

Visit www.bucksfeverfilmfest.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

About FilmFest

The Bucks Fever FilmFest is an annual, juried festival. Winning short films submitted by high school, college and emerging filmmakers are screened at the County Theater in Doylestown, PA.

The Executive Producer Sponsor is C&N
Co-Producer Sponsor is PECO

Associate Producer Sponsor is Silverman Partnerships

Join Us In Celebration Local News & Founder Bridget Wingert on October 26th

When I moved to Bucks County from NY over 20 years ago (with a couple uneventful pit stops in-between – ha ha), nowhere did I find such a community-centric, authentic news outlet, being the Bucks County Herald. I am proud to say my husband Will and I have been selected to be on the committee for the Bucks County Herald's 20th Anniversary Gala, honoring the founder Bridget Wingert. On October 26th, please join us for a very special evening, celebrating Bridget's tremendous contribution to the much-needed local news landscape at the James A. Michener Art Museum. More information to secure tickets here: https://buckscountyherald.com/heraldanniversary/ #localnews #localbusinessowners #localbusinessmarketing #buckscountypa #communications #buckscountyherald #communitynews #community

Creative Conversations with Tito Puente, Jr. and Mandee Hammerstein on WDVR FM

Oye cómo va! Tito Puente Jr. spends time with host and friend Mandee Hammerstein during Creative Conversations on WDVR FM.  Mandee and Tito go back in time, talking growing-up Puente!  Tito shares personal family experiences with his legendary six-time Grammy-winning father and the love for keeping his father’s music alive!

Tito also discusses what’s next, including his live performance in Bucks County as he flies in from Miami for a one-night-only concert with his Latin Jazz Ensemble as part of his National tour at the Zlock Performing Arts Center on Friday, September 30th in Newtown, PA.  To save seats, visit www.bucks.edu/tickets

To hear Tito’s most recent radio interview or to learn more about Creative Conversations on WDVR FM, visit the station’s Creative Conversations webpage HERE

To send your arts news to be considered for Creative Conversations and Mandee’s all-arts newsletters, please email Mandee@HammersteinPR.com and Editor@ArtsNewsNow.com