"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. | | |
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The Asian American Faculty & Staff Association (AAFSA), Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Committee and Black Male Empowerment Cooperative (BMEC), will host "Healing Words: A Guided Journaling Workshop for Navigating Grief and Sadness," presented by Ms. Tawn Le, at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 in Room M-108. This event is scheduled right after BMEC's film screening of "The Five Demands'' (2–4:30 p.m. in Room M-118). | |
"Healing Words'' is designed for students and faculty/staff who seek to navigate emotions brought forth by traumatic events/experiences, such as anti-Asian hate. The workshop is designed for those with Asian/Asian American roots, but will be open to any members of the LaGuardia community who are interested in embarking on a transformative journey of self-expression, connecting with others, and moving through emotions like anger, fear, and hurt. | |
LaGuardia Hosts 9th Annual Black Lives Matter Summit, April 16 | | |
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LaGuardia’s Black Lives Matter Summit Committee invites students, faculty, and staff to attend the 9th Annual Black Lives Matter Summit, taking place Tuesday, April 16. This year’s theme is "Black Creative Expression, Politics and Social Change,” and will provide thought-provoking discussions, engaging workshops, and dynamic performances that showcase the immense contributions of the Black community. | |
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The keynote Session featuring Cheryl Boyce-Taylor is scheduled from 10 to 11:15 a.m. in the Little Theater. Lunch and Book Signing is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Poolside Café.
Other events include:
- “Black Poetry and Expression” 12:45 p.m.–1:45p.m. in room E-242
- “Black Culture Unveiled: Exploring the Intersection of Music, Activism, and Psychology" 2 p.m.–3 p.m. in room E-242.
- “Hip Hop and the Law,” 3:15 p.m.–4:15 p.m. in room E-242.
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Register to Participate, Volunteer, or Present at LaGuardia’s First Career Success Summit | | |
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LaGuardia’s Career Success Fellows will lead the school's first Career Success Summit this May. The two-day summit, taking place May 8 and May 16, will consist of several panels and sessions for faculty, staff, and alumni to share career readiness resources with LaGuardia students and open up a dialogue about career success. If you are interested in helping out with the event, either as a volunteer, presenter, or participant, fill out this registration form. | |
CUNY Career Compass for Women Leaders Conference Kicks off its Fifth Year | | |
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As part of CUNY Women’s Conference Week, CUNY will host the fifth annual CUNY Career Compass for Women Leaders Conference virtually on Tuesday, March 19 and Thursday, March 21. Panels and sessions will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on both days. This year’s theme is “CUNY Women: Leading & Mobilizing Our Communities,” and sessions will cover a variety of topics relating to the personal and professional journeys of our women leaders. Fill out this form to RSVP for the conference. | | |
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LaGuardia is celebrating Women’s History Month with “HERStory in the Making,” a series of events highlighting the historical and continued contributions and achievements of women, and all those who fight for women’s rights. Programming focuses on the doers and changemakers at the forefront of political, artistic, and educational advancement. Learn more and add events to your calendar here. | |
LaGuardia Hosts “One CUNY Caribbean Symposium” | | |
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On Tuesday, April 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., LaGuardia Campus Life in partnership with the Multi-Cultural Exchange and Casa de las Américas will host representatives of four CUNY Caribbean focused centers and institutes: the Caribbean Studies Center at Medgar Evers, the Dominican Studies Institute at City College, the Haitian Studies Institute at Brooklyn College, The Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College. Each will give an overview of their work and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso will make a keynote presentation. The symposium will take place in the Little Theater, followed by a networking and tabling engagement in the Poolside Café. | |
1LaGuardia: Raise Your Voice, Respect Each Other | | |
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LaGuardia’s Office of Compliance and Diversity educates and develops a workforce that embraces cultural competence, intersectionality, and aids in ensuring compliance with Federal, State, City, and CUNY Policies on Sexual Misconduct and Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination. LaGuardia encourages a positive and welcoming environment free from harassment and discrimination of any kind. Learn about:
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LaGuardia’s Visual Identity | | |
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Wondering which logo to use or how to use it appropriately? Check out LaGuardia’s Visual Identity guide—just updated for 2024! Here you’ll find guidelines for consistent use of LaGuardia’s visual brand elements, including the logo, typography, color palette and more. Faculty and staff may download a range of logo formats, as well as department logo lock-ups, on the Faculty/Staff Portal. Please reach out to Communications and External Affairs with any questions. | |
Professional Headshots for Faculty and Staff | | |
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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! The Photo Days are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Room E-509. Book your timeslot here for one of the following dates:
- Wednesday, April 10
- Wednesday, May 15
- Wednesday, June 12
For more information contact Anastasia Figuera, photographer, Ext. 7471.
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Campus Community Encouraged to Consult with CEA Division for On-Campus Promotions | |
LaGuardia students, faculty and staff are encouraged to use College resources including the “Campus Update” faculty/staff e-newsletter, “Red Hawk Round-Up” student newsletter, LaGuardia’s website calendar and social media platforms, to promote college-wide events and activities. (Submit campus events here and request other projects here.) LaGuardia Community College takes pride in its efforts to decrease its carbon footprint through digital content delivery. The use of posters and flyers is limited and should only be considered if no other options are available; learn more. Posters on easels impact pedestrian flow and the mobility of individuals. The Division of Communications and External Affairs can help identify alternatives to posters and flyers that communicate effectively to desired audiences. | |
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Senator Kristen Gonzalez visits LaGuardia Community College
On February 23, LaGuardia's local Senator Kristen Gonzalez stopped by for a roundtable discussion with President Kenneth Adams, students, faculty members and senior administrators on campus. In addition to highlighting the college's NYS budget priorities, we were also able to share key initiatives, including the robust work Professor Sarah Durand and her students are doing around Newtown Creek. During the discussion, we also highlighted the important work the college is doing in workforce training and development in Queens and beyond.
Pictured: Joining the meeting with Senator Gonzalez are President Kenneth Adams, President's Society Representatives, Professor Sarah Durand, Provost Billie Gastic Rosado, VP Sunil Gupta, VP Manuel Romero, Deputy Director of External Affairs Claudia Chan
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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 Admissions, International Student Services, Registrar, Student Financial Services and Testing offices. | |
Congratulations to Hannah Weinstock, Senior Director of Workforce Development! | | |
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Hannah Weinstock, ACE’s Senior Director of Workforce Development, has been invited to join the Board of Directors for the Continuing Education Association of New York (CEANY) to advocate on behalf of adult and continuing education within the CUNY and SUNY systems. “I’m looking forward to this opportunity to contribute to the critical work of advancing economic and social mobility across New York State,” says Hannah. | |
Updates from LaGuardia’s Library | | |
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- Group Study Rooms are open! Students can reserve a room here.
- Check out our Library Picks: book and film recommendations from the Library.
- March is Women’s History Month. We’ve put together a collection for you in the Library.
- Be sure to check out the Library’s financial literacy resources!
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HUMAN RESOURCES AND PERSONNEL UPDATES | |
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We Haven’t Heard from You! Complete the Professional Development Survey Today!
Human Resources is creating a professional development program that will promote learning, community engagement, and encourage continuous professional and personal growth for everyone. Your feedback will help guide the Professional Development process and ensure that all voices are heard and included in the training and development initiative. The final deadline to complete the survey is Friday, March 29. Please check your emails for our survey or take a few minutes of your time now to complete this short survey.
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Living With Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers — Early Stage (Virtual Series)
In the early stage of Alzheimer’s disease, families face new questions as they adjust. What does the diagnosis mean? What kinds of plans need to be made? What resources are available to help? This special program provides practical answers to the questions that arise in the early stage. The virtual series from the Alzheimer’s Association and John Jay College of Criminal Justice is available for all CUNY employees to learn more about the early stages of the disease. The last session is still available Wednesday, March 20 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Click here to access the Zoom session (or use the meeting ID 858 1746 1844 and passcode 185115).
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CUNY Paid Family Leave (PFL): How Does It Work?
New York State Paid Family Leave Benefits (PFL) are available for certain Classified Staff Titles and PSC members through Collective Bargaining Agreements. PFL is an employee-funded insurance policy that provides job protected, paid time-off to:
- Bond with a newly born, adopted or fostered child
- Care for a family member with a serious health condition
- Assist loved ones when a family member is deployed in a foreign country on active military service
Eligible employees who work at Community Colleges (and on New York City Payroll) are covered under New York City’s Paid Family Leave Insurance Policy, provided by MetLife. Employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of PFL and 67% of their weekly gross wages. Visit CUNY’s NYSPFL for more information.
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New York Yankees Educators Appreciation Week — June 18-22
The New York Yankees are honoring all educators and their families/friends during their annual Educator’s Appreciation week! Every ticket purchased for any of the games on June 18, 19, 20, 21 or 22 through this offer comes with a choice of either an exclusive Yankees lunch bag or tumbler cup co-branded with the Yankees’ Teacher Appreciation logo. $15 meal vouchers valid at any standing concession stand will also be included for the June 18, 19 and 20 games. For more info and to see all current offers, click here. For groups of 10 or more, suites, or season ticket packages please reach out to Ben Powell at (646) 977-8472.
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Fastest and Best Way to Get Technology Help
Whenever you have any technology-related problems — whether it’s with apps like CUNYfirst, Outlook, or the Faculty & Staff Portal, etc. or with any network services or computer equipment — the fastest and best way to get help is to contact the IT HelpDesk by opening a ticket through the Faculty & Staff Portal, or by calling 718-482-6134.
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Protect Your Data! Take the CUNY Cybersecurity Awareness Training Course Today!
Given the rapidly increasing threats to our cybersecurity, CUNY is taking various actions to safeguard the security of our data. To that end, CUNY recently created a 40-minute Cybersecurity Awareness training course, designed specifically for faculty and staff. This course covers many cybersecurity risks, such as phishing attacks, spam, and hacked accounts, and best practices for safeguarding your data. You can view the course on Blackboard. All LaGuardia faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to take this course as soon as possible to protect their own and the University's data. If you have any questions regarding the training, please contact Maritza Acero.
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New Microsoft Teams is Faster and Simpler! Switch Today!
When opening Microsoft Teams, you may have already noticed the option to switch to the new Microsoft Teams client version that Microsoft began introducing this month. The new Teams version will be required for use by all users beginning after March 31. We strongly suggest you change to the new version as soon as possible. The new Teams provides a faster, simpler, and more flexible experience. It installs and loads faster so you can launch the app and join meetings more quickly, resulting in a more efficient use of your time and your device’s resources.
The switch to the new Teams is also seamless. None of your saved files or information changes. All your Teams, chats, calendar, files, etc., will remain the same, nothing is lost. The look will be new, but not significantly different from the previous version. For more information on what’s changing, visit Features that are changing in the new Microsoft Teams. If you have any issues with Teams, visit Microsoft Teams Troubleshooting. If you like, there is an option to switch back temporarily to the old version until March 31. See the following instructions.
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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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