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THURSDAY BRIEF | 4/15/21

Three nationally celebrated faculty members have been awarded 2021 Guggenheim Fellowships for their work in art, letters and photography, placing CUNY among the universities counting the most winners of the prestigious award this year. Chancellor Matos Rodríguez is pleased to announce that contractual raises for members of the unions that represent most CUNY employees will proceed. Get the facts about vaccines in this CUNY TV special, “COVID-19 Vaccines: Myths and Misconceptions,” featuring Professor Scott Ratzan of CUNY SPH, Arva Rice of the NY Urban League and Dr. Jitendra Barmecha from St. Barnabas Hospital. Submit a film to the Bronx Social Justice Matters Film Festival and watch it make a difference! The festival showcases work that spotlights social inequality. Any length film will be considered but the submission deadline is May 15. The deadline to apply to CUNY Cultural Corps has been extended to TOMORROW April 16! Apply now to gain valuable professional experience working at a NYC cultural institution. The primary election that will determine NYC's next Mayor is less than 70 days away! Learn everything you need to know about Rank Choice Voting in this special training.

💉 #VaxUpCUNY • A new vaccination site at Lehman College has been announced! • Check full eligibility and make an appointment. • Please share your vax selfies with us. Reply to this email with your photos or submit them using this form.

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‌ Naomi, Harjinder, and Anika are three of the thousands of amazing CUNY students helping vaccine sites across NYC.

CUNY IN THE NEWS

CUNY Executive Vice Chancellor Hector Batista participated in HACU's Capitol Forum, discussing the pandemic's impact on HSIs. — Diverse Issues in Higher Education. The plan to build our way to economic recovery will require a skilled workforce, and community colleges will be a critical supplier of those workers in construction management and related fields, writes one CUNY college president. — Crain’s Business News Participating in the Climate Intervention Biology Working Group, which shares access to scientific research, has been an eye-opener, says a CUNY ecologist. — Futurity Lehman College is among the new COVID-19 vaccination sites opening this week around the city. — WCBS NYDesigns, an incubator for startups run by LaGuardia Community College, has been hosting small businesses in Queens for over 15 years. — Crain’s Business News The N.Y. Community Trust has awarded a CUNY college a grant to combat vaccine hesitancy. — Harlem World Magazine

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STUDENT CENTER

Lina Cruz, Hostos ’11 Baruch ’14 M.A. ’21, moved from Colombia to the U.S. speaking no English and views her college journey as one of the most challenging but rewarding decisions of her life. The proud Latina entrepreneur is the in-house resource on Latino/multicultural affairs for the New York Yankees. Cruz also serves on the board for the New York Yankees Foundation, which provides assistance to nearby Bronx organizations.

Lina’s advice: “It is not about the next opportunity; it is about being ready and prepared to take it when it presents itself. I always tell people to be like a sponge and absorb and learn as much as they can from anything they do in life as we don't know when those skills could come in handy.” Interested in sports or public affairs? Connect with Lina on LinkedIn!

Get Hired: Spring & Summer Opportunities Urban Green Council: Policy Intern Away: Public Relations Intern Bubble: Content Marketing Intern Daily Harvest: Lifecycle Marketing Intern BSE Global (Brooklyn Nets, New York Liberty, Long Island Nets and Barclays Center): Summer Internship Program UNICEF: Intern – Communications, UNICEF Innovation Fund Salvatore Ferragamo: Summer 2021 Internship

THIS WEEK'S CAREER NEWSLETTER

🎓 Pro-Tip: Push yourself to post actively on LinkedIn. Be candid about your professional and educational journey, post frequent updates and don't be afraid to toot your horn. Many recruiters seek interesting profiles to follow.

TRENDING @CUNYEDU

‌ Chancellor Matos Rodríguez was proud to meet this outstanding Boricua and new U.S. Secretary of Education.

UNIVERSITY EVENTS

Events are open to all members of the CUNY community. Thurs. April 15 | Want to work in city government? Register for an info session about positions providing hands-on experience in the NYC Comptroller’s office. Thurs. April 15 | Join a discussion with Queens College President Frank H. Wu and human rights lawyer Sharon Hom about the rise of anti-Asian violence. Thurs. April 15 | Register for a “Black Lives Matter” panel discussion of social and criminal justice issues impacting the Black community. Mon. April 19 | Hear from the candidates vying to be the Bronx's next Borough president at this online forum, which includes questions from college students across the city.  Mon. April 19 | Enjoy “A Rhapsody of Gershwin” with Grammy-nominated vocalist Nicole Zuraitis, celebrating the songs of one of America’s greatest composers.  Tues. April 20 | Hear Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Michael Moss discuss his latest book, Hooked: Food, Free Will, and How the Food Giants Exploit Our Addictions.  Tues. April 20 | Join the CUNY LGBTQI+ Council for the special unveiling of a new hub to provide centralized resources, information and support for the CUNY LGBTQI+ community.

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