BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Â鶹ÊÓƵ - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL: X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Â鶹ÊÓƵ REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425 DTSTAMP:20260420T221314Z CREATED:20260323T192032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T221314Z UID:4349-1776988800-1777075199@es.vccs.edu SUMMARY:Deadline Extended to 4/24 for ESCC Writing Contest DESCRIPTION:ESCC Writing Contest: “Let Your Voice Be Heard”\nIn early 2020\, ESCC President Dr. James Shaeffer challenged us to think about our purpose—our reasons—for doing what we do at ESCC. According to Dr. Shaeffer\, who retired in 2025\, his “YES!! is inclusive at ESCC because we are open to all\, and our student body represents the diversity of the Eastern Â鶹ÊÓƵ.  YES!! is inclusive in the programs we offer for transfer students\, short-term workforce programs\, and full degrees.  We are also inclusive in the span of ages we serve.  Finally\, we strive for inclusivity in serving the needs of the community throughout Your Eastern Â鶹ÊÓƵ.”\nAre you ready to share your unique perspective and creativity regarding our campus culture? Enter the ESCC Writing Contest and showcase your talent in poetry\, short fiction\, or essay writing!\nThis inaugural contest\, on behalf of our former president Dr. James Shaeffer and his YES! Vision for Â鶹ÊÓƵ\, invites you to reflect on identity\, community\, and personal growth at ESCC. Choose one of the following prompts to craft a compelling piece:\n1.      Your YES! Belief Statement: What is a belief that drives you forward? Write a poem\, short story\, or essay that embodies your YES!—your personal philosophy\, motivation\, or guiding principle.\n2.     A Lesson in Inclusivity: Describe a moment on campus when you learned about inclusivity. How did this experience shape your perspective\, challenge you\, or inspire you to foster a more welcoming environment?\n3.     Being an ESCC Student: What does it truly mean to be a student at ESCC? Explain in detail the values\, experiences\, and culture that define(d) or continues to define your journey at the college.\nSubmission Guidelines:\n•        Open to all current ESCC students\n•        ONE ENTRY  per student\n•        Poetry (open and closed forms allowed): Up to two pages\n•        Short Stories & Essays: 750–1\,500 words\n•        Deadline: Extended April 24th\n•        Submit your entry to CDuffman@es.vccs.edu (Christina Duffman)\nWinning entries will be featured on our college’s Facebook page and published in an upcoming\nissue of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ First.  Our top two winners will receive $250 each\, or if there is one winner\, $500. Winner(s) will be announced at commencement on May 14th.\nLet your voice be heard—tell your story\, share your vision\, and inspire others through your words! URL:/event/deadline-for-escc-writing-contest-let-your-voice-be-heard/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR