"Campus Update" is a weekly e-newsletter published by LaGuardia's Division of Communications and External Affairs to provide news and information to the college community. | |
The Division of Communications and External Affairs offers various additional resources to help you share news with the campus, including an event calendar, photography, graphic design, and more. | |
Students with Disabilities Advocate for State Funding | |
On Friday, February 7, New York State Disability Services Council hosted a virtual advocacy day to demand more state funding for services for students with disabilities. At the event, legislators, allies, alumni, parents, students, and disability staff convened to request increased funding and support for students with disabilities in higher education for all sectors. In all, more than 600 attendees registered for the event, which took place over Zoom. LaGuardia student Xiomara Pimentel was featured in a video shown at the rally. In the video (Xiomara’s part of the video begins at the 4:25 mark), she discusses the importance of training faculty to better support students with disabilities. | | |
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On Wednesday, February 19, Dr. Cynthia Carvajal, CUNY’s Director of Undocumented and Immigrant Student Programs will host a presentation entitled “The What’s, Who’s and How’s of Supporting Undocumented and Immigrant Students” in the Mainstage Theater. (Please note the change of location.) This presentation will cover the terminology used to describe different immigration statuses, resources for undocumented and immigrant students, including in-state tuition, state aid, and scholarships. Participants will also learn more about who at CUNY can help students navigate college, such as staff in specialized centers. Dr. Carvajal will also explain how undocumented students can access paid opportunities in the form of non-employment based opportunities. If you’re interested in attending Dr. Carvajal’s workshop, register here. For more information, contact Dr. Alexis McLean, Vice President for Student Affairs at amclean@lagcc.cuny.edu. | | |
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LaGuardia Campus Life, in partnership with the Black Male Empowerment Cooperative (BMEC), invites faculty, staff and students to a series of events for Black History Month 2025. These events aim to recognize and honor the significant contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout history, while reflecting the ongoing struggle for racial equality and justice. Events include an African heritage walking exhibition, paint & sip mocktails, a screening of a new movie by Tyler Perry starring Kerry Washington about an all-Black all-female army corps unit from World War II, a game day, and a poetry slam. Click here for more information. | |
Campus Closed for Lincoln’s Birthday and President’s Day | |
As a reminder, the college is closed tomorrow, February 12 and Monday, February 17, in honor of Lincoln’s Birthday and President’s Day. Enjoy the holidays! | |
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LaGuardia offers resources to support students, regardless of their immigration status. The college recently published LaGuardia’s Know Your Rights webpage, which features a series of resources and general guidelines for interacting with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE). Faculty and staff are encouraged to share this page with students so that they can be better informed. | |
Save the Date: Opening Sessions on March 5 | |
Please mark your calendars for Opening Sessions on Wednesday, March 5 at 3 p.m. in the Little Theater. The event, which kicks off the Spring semester, will feature news and updates on college-wide initiatives and updates on the college's Strategic Plan. More details to come soon. | |
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Sign Up to Add a Professional Headshot to Your Faculty Profile | | |
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LaGuardia’s Communications and External Affairs Division is hosting a series of “Photo Days” for faculty and staff who need to update their professional headshots! Your headshot can be used for a variety of purposes and adds a personal touch to your Faculty Profile on the LaGuardia website. Book your timeslot for January 28, February 11, March 18, April 15 or May 13. For more information contact Anastasia Figuera, photographer, Ext. 7471. | |
Two Citibank ATMs were installed on campus recently for our community's convenience. One is located in the E-Building near room E-150, and a second is located in the C-Building Lobby. | |
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Profile of Long Island City entrepreneur Sho Tasaki, who joined the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) program at LaGuardia to bridge his vision for his artisanal tea business, Senbird Tea, with the practical tools needed to sustain its future. Throughout the 10KSB program, Sho immersed himself in the curriculum of group and individual projects and meeting with business advisors, learning to think strategically, manage resources more effectively, and empower his team. He credits the program for helping him create a long-term plan for Senbird Tea. Since graduating from 10KSB in May 2023, Senbird Tea has doubled in revenue, according to Sho. At LaGuardia, the Goldman Sachs 10KSB program has served more than 1,000 entrepreneurs since its launch 15 years ago, helping local businesses create new jobs, secure loans, and negotiate new contracts. | |
President Adams Attends CUNY Queens Legislative Breakfast | |
On Thursday, February 6, President Kenneth Adams attended the Annual CUNY Queens Legislative Breakfast at Queensborough Community College. Kenneth was joined by CUNY Central and Queens CUNY Presidents to update elected officials serving the borough of Queens of the College's needs as well as FY26 budget priorities. Elected officials in attendance included Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, Assembly Member Steven Raga, Assembly Member David Weprin and Council Member Linda Lee. | |
LaGuardia Participates in Long Island City BID Meetings | |
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On Tuesday, February 11, the Long Island City Business Improvement District (LIC BID) had its first meeting of the year. Luda Spajic, community relations coordinator with the Communications and External Affairs Division was asked by the President’s Office to represent LaGuardia as a board member in the Long Island City Partnership BID. At the meeting the members accepted the minutes from the October 22, 2024 meeting. The board discussed updates on neighborhood improvement projects throughout the Long Island City area and other matters affecting the residents and businesses in Long Island City..
Pictured to the right: Luda Spajic with Laura Rothrock, President, Long Island City Partnership and Executive Director, LIC BID.
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LaGuardia Offers Funding Resources for Virtually Every Student | | |
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Through the Friedman Fund for new New Yorkers, any eligible student at LaGuardia can receive support through scholarships, experiential learning stipends, and emergency aid, to help students complete their degree or continuing education program. Students of any citizenship status can apply for support through the LaGuardia Foundation here. | |
LAGUARDIA AND WAGNER ARCHIVES | |
Looking Back on President Truman’s 1945 Visit to NYC | |
President’s Day is right around the corner! In honor of the holiday coming up, we remember a presidential visit to New York City. Under Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia, the city played host to a very special Navy Day. Celebrated on October 27, 1945, after victory in World War II, President Harry S. Truman reviewed the returning American fleet in New York Harbor and spoke to an audience of 50,000 at Sheep Meadow in Central Park, seen here, with Mayor La Guardia listening attentively. | |
LAGUARDIA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | |
The LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC) recently announced the 2025 Rough Draft Festival. For more than two decades, the festival has fostered emerging playwrights and theater artists, offering them a collaborative space to refine their work while engaging with diverse audiences. This year’s festival promises an eclectic lineup, spanning dark thrillers, absurdist satire, and intimate dramas. Performances begin March 10 and run through March 21. Admission is free, but RSVP is required. Learn more here. | |
Decoded Futures, a Tech:NYC Foundation initiative backed by Robin Hood and Google.org, has selected LaGuardia’s Office of Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), along with 21 other nonprofits, to join its second cohort. This initiative aims to empower nonprofits in the education and workforce development sector with AI tools. This is the second year of the Decoded Futures program, which was launched in June 2024 in an effort to bridge the gap between the nonprofit world and AI technology. Over the next two months, the CPL team will join folks from the other nonprofits to participate in hands-on training sessions, expert-led workshops, and peer learning opportunities led by AI experts from New York tech companies, all geared toward helping nonprofits incorporate AI into their operations and give them AI agency. | |
5 Years Later: Practices, Pedagogies, and Tools to Enhance LaGuardia Student Success | |
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Please join faculty, staff, and students in a series of in-person events that highlight practices designed to support student success from the first-year experience through graduation. Exchange ideas and insights with colleagues from across the college about activities and approaches that foster student engagement both within and outside the classroom.
Drop-in when you can—agendas for each will be available a week before the event.
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Choose Your Own Adventure: ePortfolio 3.0
Thursday, February 13, 10 a.m.– 3 p.m., E-500
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Reflection on Gen Ed Learning at LaGuardia
Wednesday, March 5, 2- 3 p.m., E-242
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The FYE: An Opportunity to Frame the LaGuardia Student Experience
Friday, March 21, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m., E-111
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CTL Open House
Wednesday, March 26, 12:30– 4:30 p.m., E-242
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Advising & Mentoring Summit
Friday, March 28, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m., Little Theatre
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Students looking for enrollment services support can now access virtual office hours every Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Virtual One Stop takes place on Zoom and allows students to drop in and meet with staff from the following offices:
- Admissions
- International Student Services
- Registrar
- Student Financial Services
- Student Information Center
- Transfer Credit Evaluation
- Testing
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Updates from LaGuardia’s Library | |
- Due to financial limitations, the Library will be closed Sundays through the Fall II session. Sunday hours will resume with the Spring I semester. Please check our Library Hours before making the trip.
- Is there a book or media item you would like the Library to purchase for our collections? Let us know by filling out this form. Please send your responses in by March 1.
- Need one credit for the Spring semester? Check out LRC 103, our Internet Research Strategies course. You can find more information about this class and our other classes here.
- Free digital subscriptions to The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal are available to all students, staff, and faculty. Use your LaGuardia email to sign up.
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HUMAN RESOURCES AND PERSONNEL UPDATES | |
Compliance Training Reminder | |
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We need your help! Our compliance training completion rates are low:
- Employee Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response Course (ESPARC) – 23%
- Workplace Violence Prevention (WVP) – 24%
- Gender Based Violence Training (GBVT) – 29%
Let’s get our numbers up! In compliance with New York State law, all CUNY employees are required to complete these trainings at least once each academic year. The trainings are crucial for maintaining a safe and respectful workplace, and understanding the ethical boundaries of our roles.
To access your assigned training(s), please log into Blackboard and navigate to Organizations to find your assigned compliance courses. If you need assistance, please contact Yasu Denda.
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DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DoIT) | |
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New End User Digest Report Helps Manage Blocked Emails
The Department of Information Technology is excited to announce the End User Digest Report, a new feature to help protect you against targeted attacks in your inbox such as phishing, malware, and business email compromise. This report, delivered daily to your inbox, includes an overview of emails to your LaGuardia email address that have been blocked. The report allows you to easily view and manage messages that have been flagged; you can also review and release emails incorrectly flagged as spam and block unwanted senders or set custom filtering rules. If you haven’t already, you should begin receiving the Digest Report in your inbox soon. If you have any questions or need assistance with using the Digest Report or its features, contact our HelpDesk at ITHelp@lagcc.cuny.edu, or call (718) 482-6134.
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DoIT Project Management Office Request Form
DoIT has launched a streamlined process for requesting project management services from the Project Management Office (PMO). The PMO ensures successful IT project outcomes by providing structured guidance and coordinating with stakeholders. To request PMO support, complete the PMO Request Form in the Faculty and Staff Portal under “Request Support.” Refer to the “How to Start a Project Management Request” guide for assistance. A project manager will contact you to discuss the next steps. For more info, contact Jetmir Troshani.
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IT Reminder: Complete Mandatory Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Please log in to Blackboard and complete the Cybersecurity Awareness Training course under the “Organizations” tab. This course covers phishing, spam, and best practices to protect CUNY accounts and sensitive data. Your participation is vital for safeguarding the University’s information. For questions, contact Maritza Acero.
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LAGUARDIA IN THE HEADLINES | |
"Campus Update" is produced and published by the Communications and External Affairs Division. Faculty and staff who wish to submit items for publication can email CampusUpdate@lagcc.cuny.edu. Submissions must be received by 5 p.m. Monday to be considered for publication on Wednesday. |
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