"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. | | This morning, representatives from LaGuardia and Queens College gathered in E-500 to celebrate the Queens STEM Academy (Q-STEM), a newly formalized partnership that aims to increase the number of Hispanic and low-income students pursuing STEM majors. LaGuardia President Kenneth Adams and Queens College President Frank H. Wu signed an agreement formalizing the partnership for Q-STEM, which enhances STEM education, creates a seamless transfer pathway between the two institutions, and provides students with holistic support both in and out of the classroom. Q-STEM launched as a pilot program in March 2022 with a $4.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education Hispanic-Serving Institutions STEM and Articulation Program. Q-STEM students participate in learning communities, taking classes together as a cohort structured around shared themes. “We are thrilled to partner with Queens College on the Queens STEM Academy and are grateful for the U.S. Department of Education’s support that has made this possible,” said President Adams. On April 4 from 3 to 5 p.m., Q-STEM will host a virtual workshop for students to work on resume- and cover letter-writing and interview skills; students may RSVP for the event here. | | Center for Career and Professional Development Hosts Job and Internship Fair | | Earlier today, the Center for Career and Professional Development hosted a Job and Internship Fair for students and recent grads to network with employers across the New York City area. Students had the opportunity to share their resumes with employers and practice their professional pitch as they made connections with employers in a wide range of industries. The fair will continue until 4 p.m. today — please encourage any students to attend. Students who missed the fair can find other opportunities to apply for jobs and internships through Career Connect. | | Calling all artists: Do you have an idea for a street mural you’d like to see on 29th Street? The college is seeking submissions for street mural designs to be placed on the LaGuardia Community College Greenway later this year. Faculty, staff, and students who are interested in submitting a design are encouraged to attend an info session on April 10 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in E-500. RSVP for the info session here. You can find the guidelines for design submissions here. The deadline for submissions is May 12; once all submissions are received, members of the LaGuardia community and the Long Island City Partnership will vote for their favorite design. A winner will be announced May 28. For more information, contact Vice President for Communications and External Affairs Manny Romero, at mlromero@lagcc.cuny.edu or Chief of Staff Nayelli Valencia Turrent at nvalenciaturrent@lagcc.cuny.edu. | | Former Mayor Bill de Blasio, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, and members of The Inner Circle gathered at LaGuardia on March 27 to celebrate the new Inner Circle Collection at the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives. The Inner Circle, a 102-year-old American musical parody group made up of journalists, bloggers, and media personalities from the New York metro area, is known for its annual gala that humorously critiques local, state, and national politics and cultural issues. The Inner Circle is a major donor to journalistic and educational charities, including PressPass NYC, the Inner Circle Fellows program at City College, and Education Through Music. The Inner Circle Collection features digitized photos available for viewing on the Archives’ website, as well as scripts, songs, and performance videos from past shows, which can be viewed at the Archives by appointment. | | On April 4, LaGuardia will welcome John Mogulescu for a conversation about his memoir, “The Dean of New Things: Bringing Change to CUNY and New York City.” Known for his transformative work as the Founding Dean of the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) and his long tenure as a senior administrator at the City University of New York (CUNY), Dean Emeritus John Mogulescu will be sharing stories about his illustrious 50-year career at CUNY and the challenges he faced guiding meaningful change in higher education. The discussion, moderated by Dr. Eric Hofmann, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, is being hosted by the Office of President Kenneth Adams and the Center for Teaching and Learning. It is scheduled for Friday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Room E-500. Click here to register. | | | | | The Black Empowerment Summit, formerly known as the Black Lives Matter Summit, is scheduled to take place April 9 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This year's summit is focused on the theme of “The Black Code: The Influence of Politics, Wealth, Culture, and Education,” and espouses the slogan “Unlocking Power, Building Legacy, Shaping the Future.” The summit will feature a keynote address delivered by NYC Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams, a series of workshops, and a networking event. Learn more about the Black Empowerment Summit here. | | Ways to Help Myanmar-Thailand Earthquake Victims | | The LaGuardia Community is deeply saddened by the recent earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand and extends condolences to the victims and their families. The 7.7 magnitude quake, which occurred on March 28, hit near Myanmar’s second-largest city of Mandalay. More than 1,700 have died and damage has impacted the city’s airport, roads and hundreds of buildings. Members of the LaGuardia community who wish to provide help can donate to: Save the Children and ANUMSA (ANU Myanmar Students' Association). The Wellness Center at LaGuardia is available to students who may need to speak with someone. | | Scholarship Established in Honor of Senior Academic Advisor Matthew Haynes | | In memory of Senior Academic Advisor Matthew Haynes, who passed away November 1, 2024, Student Advising Services has established a scholarship for students pursuing their associate degree in Theater and Music Performance. In addition to serving as a dedicated advisor to the LaGuardia student body, Matthew was an avid fan of Broadway; the scholarship will enable a LaGuardia student who shares Matthew’s love of theater to pursue this passion. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must have completed 12 credits and be enrolled full-time in either the Theater or Music Performance programs. Recipients must also be eligible for FAFSA and TAP aid. If you know a student who may be a good candidate for the scholarship, please encourage them to apply via the LaGuardia Foundation scholarship application by July 31. You can also make a donation to the scholarship fund here. | | | Sign Up to Add a Professional Headshot to Your Faculty Profile | | | | 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, April 15 or May 13. For more information contact Anastasia Figuera, photographer, Ext. 7471. | | |
M-Building Cafeteria:
- Monday -Thursday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Fridays: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
E-Building Kiosk:
- Monday- Thursday: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Fridays: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
C-Building Kiosk:
- Monday -Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Fridays: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Saturdays: 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (when Saturday ESL classes are in session)
| | | | | The FY2025 Tax Levy February 28, 2025 Operating Budgets by department are available for viewing. | | Maria Estrella Retires After Nearly Three Decades at LaGuardia | | On March 28, members of the LaGuardia community celebrated Maria Estrella, who is retiring after nearly three decades of working at LaGuardia. Maria first joined LaGuardia in 1998 as a college assistant in the Division of Student Affairs. She later moved on to work as a mail messenger in the LaGuardia Mailroom, where she remained for 24 years. Maria was a crucial member of the Mailroom team, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when she was part of the drive-thru team that made mail services available to the college community. Congratulations to Maria! | | | Foundation Scholarship Recipients attend Pathways to Success Session with Wil Fisher and Maggie Walters | | Foundation Scholarship Recipients for the 2024-2025 academic year, supported by Rise Light & Power and Con Edison, joined the President’s Society on March 26 for a special Pathways to Success session with Wil Fisher, Director of External Affairs at Rise Light & Power, and Maggie Walters, VP of Substation Operations at Con Edison. During the session, students gained insights into the history of Rise Light & Power and Con Edison, their impact on the local community, and field-specific knowledge related to power operations and energy usage. Our guests also generously shared their personal career journeys and offered valuable advice on relationship-building, finding mentors, and preparing for the transition from college to the workforce. | | | | President’s Society is a program that provides students with the practical skills, confidence, and connections they need to succeed in today’s workforce. The application to become a President's Society Ambassador for the 2025-2026 school year is open through June 16 — students can apply here. President’s Society Ambassadors have access to special growth opportunities including workshops on topics such as interview and presentation skills, networking events with industry leaders, cultural outings, and opportunities to build their leadership skills by representing LaGuardia at important functions. If you know a student who you believe could be a good candidate for the program, please encourage them to apply. | | Queens College Transfer Day to Take Place April 9 | | Representatives from Queens College will be on LaGuardia’s campus next week for Queens College Transfer Day. The event will take place in the E-Building Atrium from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is an exciting opportunity for students to learn about transferring from LaGuardia to one of our neighbor colleges here in Queens. More than 25 different offices at Queens College will attend the event, giving students plenty of opportunities to learn about programs they might be interested in. The event will feature breakout information sessions with academic departments and offices on the Queens College campus, including a workshop with Queens College’s Accelerate Complete Engage (ACE) program at 11:45 a.m. and a workshop with Q-STEM at 2:15 in MB-106. Please encourage your students to attend. | | | Faculty to Perform in Sampler Concert on April 3 | | Faculty in the Music Performance Music Recording Technology programs will host the Spring 2025 Faculty Sampler Concert on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in The Little Theater. This performance features various members of the LaGuardia faculty along with some of their creative collaborators. The concert is free and open to the public. Click here to learn more about the concert. | | |
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
| | | Fifteen Students Graduate from Casting Assistant Training Program | | Continuing Education partnered with Reel Works and Theatrical Teamsters Local 817 this winter to provide a Casting Assistant Training Program that prepares New Yorkers with essential skills needed to work successfully as casting assistants in the entertainment industry. The intensive 63-hour program was funded by the New York Entertainment Workforce Diversity Grant Program, Netflix, Warner Bros, Discovery and AMC Networks. Casting assistants work with casting directors and associates to source talent for television, film, theater and commercials. They assist with general office tasks including communications, scheduling and file management. They also provide support during casting sessions and screen tests by operating video cameras and/or capturing photos. All 15 students completed the program, which ran from January to March, and participated in a recent graduation ceremony at LaGuardia. “It's very rare in this industry to get an inside look at a specific niche. The program had different casting directors from the Union come in and speak to us about their experience. It felt very real and human,” said one of the program graduates. | | Updates from LaGuardia’s Library | |
- Need to get some writing done? Like to write in a group? The Library is once again sponsoring the 500 Words of April. Check our meeting times here.
- MoneyBoss workshops are throughout the Spring semester. Please check our website for our next workshop.
- Tabling is back at the Library! Check out our Events calendar to see what departments will be in the Library to provide you with information, handouts, and maybe some prizes!
- 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.
| | | Important Changes in Human Resources | | |
To improve services for faculty and staff, the Employment Services and Payroll/Timekeeping Departments have merged. This action offers each classification their own team of specialists designed to answer questions related to appointment, reappointment, promotion, and payroll. Please refer to the list below to identify the team assigned to each classification.
HEO Series and ECP
Faculty and Adjuncts
Classified – Full and Part Time Employees
| | Get to Know HR's Leadership and Subject Specialists | | The remaining HR team consists of teams delineated by their subject expertise and the Executive Director. Unlike the employee specialists, they serve all classifications. | | |
Benefits
Recruiting
Computer Systems and Software
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Office of the Executive Director
Help Desk
Special Projects
Training and Development
Non-Tax Levy
| | LaGuardia Seeks to Fill Open Faculty and Staff Positions | | |
LaGuardia currently has several ongoing searches for new faculty and staff members. Current faculty and staff are welcome to share the opening below with individuals who they believe may be a good fit for the role or apply for the positions themselves. For more openings, visit Employment Opportunities.
| | DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DoIT) | | |
Digest Report Helps Manage Blocked Emails
The End User Digest Report helps protect you against targeted attacks in your inbox such as phishing, malware, and business email compromise. The report allows you to easily view and manage messages that have been blocked; you can also review and release emails incorrectly flagged as spam and block unwanted senders or set custom filtering rules. 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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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.
| | LAGUARDIA IN THE HEADLINES | | |
NY1 NEWS: A collection of memorabilia from past Inner Circle shows, an annual musical political roast, was opened at the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives at LaGuardia Community College.
LIC POST: LaGuardia Community College unveils the Inner Circle collection at the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives, with former Mayor Bill de Blasio and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards in attendance.
PIX11: The Inner Circle, the newest collection of the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives at LaGuardia Community College, contains memorabilia from the 102-year-old tradition of reporters roasting the New York City Mayor and other politicians.
QUEENS LATINO: LaGuardia launches GED Express, a free, online, evening program to help students complete their GED.
QUEENS CHRONICLE: Each year during Women's History Month, City Councilwoman Julie Won and LAGCC President Kenneth Adams co-host a breakfast honoring women from Western Queens for their dedication to improving financial futures, education, housing and traffic safety for children and families in the area.
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