"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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With $4.5M from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, LaGuardia Will Cultivate the Next Generation of Food and Agriculture Professionals
LaGuardia has been awarded a $4.5 million, multi-year grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support the development of “The Animal Science Discovery (ANSCId) Program: A Summer Experiential Learning, Career Development, and Scholarship Pipeline Program Between LaGuardia Community College and Rutgers University.” Forty-five percent of the funds will support LAGCC students through peer mentorship, career development opportunities, and paid summer residencies—such as the summer experiential learning program at the Rutgers University farm and research laboratories. The grant will also support a fully funded scholarship program that would serve as a pipeline for inner-city high school students in NYC to careers in food, agriculture and natural resources, as well as transfer scholarships for LAGCC students to earn bachelor's degrees in animal science at Rutgers. Additionally, a USDA liaison will join the LAGCC campus to assist in guiding students through careers at the USDA. Congratulations to project lead Dr. Preethi Radhakrishnan, professor of biological sciences and director of LAGCC’s Environmental Science Program.
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Alvin Grullon (LaGuardia’23) Spends Summer Conducting Nuclear Physics Research at Michigan State University
Alvin Grullon, 31, who recently earned his Associate of Science in Physics from LaGuardia, is working on a nuclear physics project this summer at Michigan State University through the Research Experience for Undergraduates program funded by the National Science Foundation. In 2022, Alvin transferred to LaGuardia so he could take honors physics courses and find opportunities for other intensive projects. He participated in the CUNY Research Scholars Program (CRSP), collaborating with Dr. Roman Senkov, a physics professor at LaGuardia. “The CRSP program changed my life. It made me a more disciplined and efficient student,” said Alvin. He continued working with Dr. Senkov in the Physics Club, setting up telescopes for students to examine the moon, Jupiter, and Saturn. This fall, Alvin will begin his studies in physics at Stony Brook University. “My goal is to fully understand the fundamental laws of physics in order to develop my sense in theoretical perception,” said Alvin.
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Commercial Photography Major Hosbel Hernandez Part of New York Times Photo Series on Affirmative Action
A few months before the Supreme Court’s issued its decision on race-conscious admissions, The New York Times asked student photographers at seven colleges and universities around the country to take photos documenting “what community looks like on their campuses — some that have long practiced affirmative action and some that don’t. Taken together, they create a fuller portrait of diversity in higher education in America.” Commercial photography major Hosbel Hernandez, who completed his degree in January 2023, was the sole community college student in the mix. Hosbel’s photos show LaGuardia students studying in the Atrium and scenes from his personal life. “I have a lot of responsibilities at home. Being the oldest and the first one in my immediate family to go to college, I need to work a lot,” said Hosbel, who is from the Dominican Republic.
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ASL-English Interpretation Program Hosts Graduation Ceremony
On June 29, graduates from the ASL-English Interpretation Program celebrated their academic achievements with a ceremony in the Little Theater. President Kenneth Adams presented opening remarks and congratulated graduates. The keynote speaker as Garrett Zuercher, deaf stage and screen actor, and founder and artistic director of Deaf Broadway, a collective of Deaf actors who make iconic works of the American canon visually accessible for their own community in their own language. Special remarks were presented by Instructor Jana Owen. The Class of 2023 from the ASL-EIP are Ernie Alugas, Victoria Burton, Elizabeth Carlin, Anthony Mazza, Victoria McGregory, and Alexis Natal.
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Important: LaGuardia Community College's Website is Migrating!
We are migrating LaGuardia’s website and bringing you exciting changes! Get ready for an enhanced digital platform with improved content management and navigation, offering a seamless and user-friendly experience.
During the migration, the website may experience intermittent downtime.
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Please be aware of temporary downtime over the next few days as we make changes to the Domain Name Space (DNS), though we are working diligently to minimize disruptions. Check Twitter and Facebook for campus updates and important information during this time.
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You will still be able to access important systems and applications including CUNYfirst, Ask LaGuardia, Library, My LaGuardia Student Portal, Faculty & Staff Portal, SEMS, Degreeworks, BlackBoard, Directory, Employee Email, Student Email, Mobile App and other externally hosted applications and websites.
- Be sure to bookmark these sites for uninterrupted access during the migration. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
While we strive to minimize issues, there may be broken links or content movement post-migration.
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While preparing for the migration, we have prioritized accessibility and up-to-date information. Our team is actively addressing issues and monitoring performance for a smooth transition. If you have any questions, please contact Communications and External Affairs.
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LaGuardia CARES for You All Summer
All members of our community are welcome to access services provided through LaGuardia CARES. LaGuardia CARES offers a food pantry and clothing closet, as well as assistance in applying for public benefits, healthcare recertification, and access to legal services.
Open Monday– Thursday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
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The Writing Center is Open for Spring II
Students seeking tutoring help with writing assignments are encouraged to make an appointment with the Writing Center! Appointments are available in-person in B-200 and via Zoom. Students can make an appointment on My LaGuardia; check the Writing Center webpage for additional details.
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Funeral Arrangements for Mr. Rudolph Anderson
With great sympathy we share the recent passing of Mr. Rudolph Anderson, father of our colleague Judi Anderson. A funeral will be held Saturday, July 15 at Grace Reformed Church (entrance to the Sanctuary is around the corner on Lincoln Rd.) ; viewing at 9 a.m., service at 10:30 a.m.; repast to follow in the Chapel.
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LaGuardia Heads to the Movies in Our Community
This summer, Council Member Julie Won sponsored a series of free movies under the stars where LaGuardia Community College had the opportunity to table and share the wealth of educational resources that we provide.
Pictured: Council Member Julie Won (left) and Claudia Chan, Deputy Director of External Affairs, (right) during Movie Night at Torsney/Lou Lodati Park in Sunnyside, Queens.
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API is hiring for Fall 2023! Join Our team!
Academic Peer Instruction Program (API) is hiring tutors/leaders for Fall 2023 for ALL subjects! Our mission is not only to improve academic performance in high-risk courses but also to cultivate the habits of independent learning. Through this, we prepare students to achieve academic excellence in their future courses. As part of our team, students benefit from:
- Leadership skills development
- Subject mastery
- The joy of helping others
- Valuable tutoring and coaching experience
- A paid position!
Current LaGuardia Students can apply online and visit our website for more information. Contact program coordinators Julian Adames-Ng and Reem Jaafar with any questions.
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Peer Academy Application Deadline Extended
The Peer Advisor Academy is recruiting current, successful LaGuardia students to provide academic planning guidance to fellow students. Peer Advisors are LaGuardia students who help students understand the College’s advisement process. Using their own student experiences, along with their established connections to departmental staff, Peer Advisors provide advising guidance by helping students with academic planning and digital tools, as well as introducing them to key campus and major-specific resources. Students can learn more and apply online through July 7.
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Updates from LaGuardia’s Library
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Please be sure to check our Library Hours before you come in.
- Construction Update: Both The Thomson Reading Room and The Courtyard Reading Room are open. The second floor continues to only be accessible via the elevator.
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Did you get an A on your research paper during this academic year? Then submit it for the 42nd Annual Library Research Review Competition for the chance to win a prize! The deadline is July 8. More information here.
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We will have our next MoneyBoss workshop on Thursday, July 13, at 1 p.m., via zoom. Our guest speaker, Evelyn Carrasco, of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), will discuss everything you need to start a small business. Register here.
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CUNY students, staff, and faculty are eligible for free digital subscriptions to The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.
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Student Peer Mentors Needed
BMEC & CREAR Futuros is hiring peer mentors for the 2023-24 academic year. Eligible students must:
- Have a GPA of at least 3.0
- Have completed at least 21 credits
- Be a current LaGuardia student for both Fall 2023 and Spring 2024
- Attend mandatory training in August
Contact Valerie Recalde at VRecalde@lagcc.cuny.edu for more details on these paid opportunities. Application deadline is July 14.
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M365 Outlook Mailbox Hygiene
One of the great benefits of the M365 Outlook cloud-based email system is everyone has a much larger mailbox – up to 100 times larger than the standard mailbox size. As large as it is, the mailbox still has a limit. If your mailbox reaches that limit, you will not be able to send or receive emails in Outlook, and IT will not be able to increase your mailbox size.
To stay within Outlook mailbox size parameters and to increase your productivity, we strongly recommend that you practice good mailbox hygiene by doing the following:
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Review CUNY policies and guidelines regarding record retention so you know what emails you must keep and what you can delete.
- Use alternative platforms for messaging, such as Teams, to reduce volume.
- Delete or save file attachments in OneDrive or Dropbox, if needed.
- Set target dates to check your progress towards cleaning up and organizing your mailbox.
- Set aside time weekly to focus on organizing emails to keep and delete email.
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Archive older items you want to keep. You can create a separate Outlook Data File (.pst) that you can open from Outlook any time you need it. By default, Outlook automatically archives items at a regular interval. You can also archive items manually whenever you want.
- Empty the Deleted Items and Junk Email folders frequently to make sure you aren’t keeping messages you don’t need.
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"Campus Update" is produced and published by the Communications and External Affairs Division. Faculty and staff who wish to submit items for publication can Share a Story or send an email to CampusUpdate@lagcc.cuny.edu. Submissions must be received by 5 p.m. Monday to be considered for publication on Wednesday. |
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