"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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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. | |
LaGuardia is proud to be a site for the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), the nation’s largest youth employment program, sponsored by the New York City Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD) for the 37th year. LaGuardia’s SYEP, the largest single-site location citywide, will serve more than 4,000 New Yorkers in 2025, providing them with their first job and valuable professional experience. The six-week program runs from July 1 to August 15. The program is currently searching for worksites. “We seek offices to support, guide, lead, and mentor SYEP participants. Hosts benefit from the fresh perspectives SYEP youth bring, with no financial cost as SYEP salaries are paid by DYCD,” said Dr. Claudia Baldonedo, Executive Director of Youth Workforce Development Initiatives. LaGuardia faculty and staff interested in being an SYEP worksite (with supervisor approval) should contact Kyle Peters-Hepburn at kyle.peters-hepburn@lagcc.cuny.edu or (718) 482-5034. Questions can also be directed to Dr. Baldonedo at claudiab@lagcc.cuny.edu or (718) 482-5236. If you know someone who may be interested in the program, encourage them to apply by February 28. Applicants must be NYC residents aged 14 to 24. NYC residents attending college outside the city are also eligible. | | |
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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 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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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. | |
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 January 28, February 11, March 18, April 15 or May 13. For more information contact Anastasia Figuera, photographer, Ext. 7471. | |
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Reserve Your Spring I Parking Permit | | |
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As of Monday, February 3, you can RSVP for the Spring I 2025 parking pass via TicketLeap. Once you have “reserved” a permit, use your TicketLeap Confirmation Number to complete the Parking Application, along with personal and vehicle information. Completed Applications and payment can be submitted in person Tuesday, February 4 through Friday, February 7 at the Bursar’s Window (C-110) between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day. After your payment has been submitted, you will receive an email from no-reply@billing.metropolis.io; you must click the link to “claim” your parking permit with the lot operator, Metropolis. Spring I Parking Permits are $218 and are effective March 4 through June 20. If you have any questions, please email financeoffice@lagcc.cuny.edu or bursar@lagcc.cuny.edu.
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Save the Date: Fourth Annual CUNY LGBTQI+ Student Conference on April 4 | |
Calling all CUNY students, faculty, staff, alum, and community partners! You are invited to the Fourth Annual CUNY LGBTQI+ Student Conference on Friday, April 4 at Bronx Community College. Join fellow CUNY LGBTQI+, questioning, and allied students, staff, faculty, and alumni for a FREE day filled with community, learning, networking, workshops, and pride. This year's Conference theme is Queer Care: Unleashing Our Power! We're seeking volunteer workshop presenters and vendors passionate about care and empowerment — submit a workshop or tabling proposal here by February 18. | |
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Long Island City Community Celebrates Lunar New Year | |
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Last week, Long Island City Partnership celebrated Lunar New Year with the local community at Han Dynasty. Luda Spajic, Community Relations Manager for the Department of External Affairs attended on LaGuardia’s behalf. The evening included networking opportunities for LIC business and community leaders to establish new relationships and reconnect with existing community members.
Photo Caption: Group photo of guests from LICP event.
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LaGuardia Theater Students Shine at KCACTF Region 1 | |
LaGuardia Theater students have made a triumphant return to campus after attending last week’s Region 1 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Conference 57 at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, CT. They participated in specialized workshops, scholarship competitions, and networking sessions with representatives from four-year colleges and theatre organizations. The students excelled in the scholarship competitions, standing out among participants from four-year institutions and conservatories. Jaden Fabio won the top award for directing, earning a trip to the national KCACTF conference in Washington, D.C. this April. Michou Vital received two awards: the Outside-In Award and the Race, Equity, and Diversity in Design, Technology, and Management Award, for her scenic painting and poster design for Electricidad. Murilo Oliboni and Aliya Edwards won Best Ensemble in a National Playwriting Program staged reading. Xiomara Huerta was a finalist for the Musical Theatre Scholarship Audition. Two students reached the final round (16 finalists out of 160) of the Irene Ryan Scholarship Auditions: Abby Quevedo with partner Skyler G. Wiltshire, and Jason Rodriguez with partner Jermaine Parker. Skyler G. Wiltshire won Best Scene Partner, and Jason Rodriguez won Best Comedic Performance. Additionally, Aliya Edwards was named runner-up for The ASPIRE Arts Leadership Award. “We are incredibly proud of our students’ hard work,” said Theater Professor James Ryan (JR) Caldwell. “These accolades reflect not only their dedication and talent but also the strength of our theatre program. We look forward to their continued success and growth in the performing arts.” | |
Explore the Cosmos: LaGuardia Physics and Astronomy Club's Stunning Stargazing Photos | |
The LaGuardia Physics and Astronomy Club, along with faculty advisors Drs. Daniel Capic and Roman Senkov (Natural Sciences), invites the college community to visit its Flickr page to view photos from recent stargazing events. These events allow students to “share in the wonder of the cosmos,” as Dr. Senkov describes, and capture stunning images through telescopes. Highlights include an image of Jupiter with its vibrant color bands and four Galilean moons, a project brought to life by students Ang Pemba Yonjan, Miguel Posada, and Miguel Pacheco. Another remarkable image captures a rare celestial event: a lunar occultation of Mars during the full Wolf Moon. During this extraordinary occurrence, Mars was hidden from view for several hours, a phenomenon so rare that the next similar event visible from the U.S. might not happen until 2042. Stay tuned for upcoming events hosted by the club. | |
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Open Campus recently highlighted LaGuardia Community College's education program for detainees at Rikers Island. Alongside Columbia University, LaGuardia is one of only two colleges offering classes at Rikers. Led by Dr. Cory Rowe, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, and Kathy Mora, Director of the College Way, the program adapts LaGuardia's first-year criminal justice seminar for the jail setting.
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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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Women’s Basketball
- February 6, 6 p.m. vs. Dutchess CC
- February 8, 1 p.m. vs. Nassau CC
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Men’s Basketball
- February 6, 8 p.m. vs. Dutchess CC
- February 8, 3 p.m. vs. Nassau CC
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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.
- Did you get an A on a research paper in the Fall semester? Want a chance to win an Amazon HD Fire tablet? Enter the 44th Annual Library Research Review Competition. Students can enter research papers written for courses taken at LaGuardia during the 2024-25 academic year. The deadline is July 5, 2025.
- 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.
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HUMAN RESOURCES AND PERSONNEL UPDATES | |
New Year, New Deals from Working Advantage! | |
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As a LaGuardia employee, you can register with Working Advantage to make your New Year’s resolutions more affordable with amazing discounts on everything from hotels and flights to health and wellness!
Explore these and hundreds of other offers, using the Company Code 971240428.
- Discount Hotel Reservations - Enjoy exclusive savings up to 60% off hotel rates.
- Discount Flight Reservations - Save up to 20% on flights.
- Cruises - Up to $1,500 Onboard Credit on Cruises.
- HelloFresh - Get 55% off your 1st box with free shipping + 15% off for 51 weeks.
- Gold's Gym by HUSK - Get started for $0.
Contact Bonnie Brown with questions or for more information.
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Meet with a TIAA Financial Consultant on Campus
No matter where you are in your work life – just starting or contemplating retirement – a session with an expert can help you plan for your future. The consultation is free and will address important questions about investing, saving, and taking income from your retirement account after you retire.
TIAA will be on campus for one-on-one sessions in 2025; space is still available for Thursday, May 1 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.All sessions will be held in Conference Room E-407. Register here. We look forward to working with you!
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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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What is a Smishing Scam? How To Protect Yourself
Smishing scams involve unsolicited text messages impersonating businesses, government agencies, or financial institutions, often using fear tactics to steal personal or financial information. The FCC warns these scams are on the rise.
6 Tips to Protect Yourself:
- Don’t respond to suspicious texts – delete them.
- Avoid clicking links or attachments in suspicious messages.
- Set automatic updates for software/hardware.
- Use multi-factor authentication.
- Share personal info only through secure channels.
- Report suspicious texts to the FCC, FTC, FBI, your mobile carrier, and any affected company.
For more guidance, visit online security resources or contact the IT HelpDesk at ITHelp@lagcc.cuny.edu.
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Introducing the DoIT Project Management Office (PMO) Request Form
DoIT is launching a streamlined process for requesting project management services from the 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 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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