"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. | |
LaGuardia is at the forefront of preparing young New Yorkers to work in the healthcare sector. LaGuardia’s Workforce Education Center (WEC) in the Adult and Continuing Education Division received a new, six-year grant totaling $4.95 million from the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) to help LaGuardia establish a Train and Earn Program to provide comprehensive training for out of school and out of work (OSOW) high schoolers in the healthcare sector. “We are grateful for the support from DYCD to help LaGuardia provide access to employment opportunities for today’s youth,” said Kenneth Adams, President of LaGuardia Community College. “This grant will help us create comprehensive pathways for OSOW youth in the healthcare sector by offering training in three of our most successful healthcare certificate programs. We encourage young New Yorkers to dream big, and we welcome them to LaGuardia where they can be successful.” | |
Climate change is significantly impacting our world by causing rising global temperatures, leading to more extreme weather events like heatwaves, droughts, floods, and severe storms, among other environmental activities. Casa de las Américas, the Latinx academic and culture center at LaGuardia, recently collaborated with The Climate Museum to present a pop-up version of The End of Fossil Fuel, an exhibition featuring details on how climate change has impacted our world throughout the years. The exhibition will be formally introduced with a program and reception, from 4 to 6 p.m., February 27 in the M-Lobby, where the exhibition is displayed. The pop-up exhibition is an interactive and thought-provoking show designed to spark conversation, action, and hope in the face of the climate crisis. In addition to The Climate Museum, Casa de las Américas collaborated with the NYC Climate Justice Hub, out of the New York City Environmental Justice Alliance, and the El Puente: Leaders for Peace and Justice. Dr. Ashley Dawson, author, activist, and professor of English at the CUNY Graduate Center and the College of Staten Island, is also a featured collaborator who will be showcasing his photos and video from his work on peaking power plants, also known as “peaker” plants. | |
LaGuardia has received a $35,000 grant from GS Humane Corp., a private nonprofit foundation based in New York, NY, to support students in its Veterinary Technology Program. The program is the only one of its kind within New York City’s five boroughs. Administered by the LaGuardia Community College Foundation, the grant will provide financial assistance to Veterinary Technology students for essential expenses, including textbooks, pre-exposure rabies vaccinations, and Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) fees. More than 30 Veterinary Technology students will benefit. “This generous contribution will significantly impact our class of 2025 and 2026 students by removing financial barriers and allowing them to focus on their studies and career goals,” said Tara Scales, DVM, Professor of Veterinary Technology. | |
LaGuardia Community Invited to March with CUNY in the 25th Annual St. Pat's for All Parade | |
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Join the LaGuardia community and the CUNY LGBTQIA+ Consortium in the 25th Annual St. Pat’s for All Parade on Sunday, March 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The parade will go through the historically Irish neighborhoods of Sunnyside and Woodside, Queens. Founded in 2000 by LGBT rights activist Brendan Fay, the St. Pat’s for All Parade was created in response to the exclusion of Irish LGBTQ communities from other St. Patrick's Day parades in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and The Bronx. The CUNY LGBTQIA+ Consortium, directed by Dr. Allie Brashears, associate professor of biology and director of LGBTQ+ Programs at LaGuardia, includes students, faculty, and staff from CUNY schools across NYC's five boroughs. Participation in this event is made possible through support from the CUNY LGBTQIA+ Consortium in partnership with the New York City Council. The first 50 registrants will receive a free CUNY bucket hat. Register today.
Pictured above: Members of the CUNY community marching in the Queens Pride Parade in Jackson Heights.
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Save the Date: Opening Sessions on March 5 | |
Please join LaGuardia President Kenneth Adams at 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. | |
Faculty and Staff Encouraged to Review New Guidelines for Photography and Filming on Campus | | |
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The Division of Communications and External Affairs has released a series of guidelines around the use of photography and videography on campus, in an effort to protect the privacy of our community members. These guidelines include rules regarding photography/ videography taken by students, visitors (i.e., members of the general public), and the media, as well as that which is taken for commercial purposes. Visit the links below to read up on LaGuardia’s guidelines on photography and videography:
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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. | |
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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. | |
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 March 18, April 15 or May 13. For more information contact Anastasia Figuera, photographer, Ext. 7471. | |
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LaGuardia CARES Offers Free Tax Support | | |
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Members of the LaGuardia community can get tax help directly from IRS Tax Department employees this year. Individuals with an annual income below $85,000 can register for an online appointment on Thursdays, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. During the session, a tax specialist will walk you through your income tax returns and help you e-file your return virtually. Click here to register. | |
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 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. | |
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.
Click on the links below to learn more about each event.
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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.
- As final exams begin, the Library will be open during regular hours (please see above) through Thursday, February 27.
- 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.
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HUMAN RESOURCES AND PERSONNEL UPDATES | |
Complete Your Compliance Trainings | |
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Human Resources reminds faculty and staff to complete their compliance trainings, as LaGuardia's completion rates are low:
- Employee Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response Course (ESPARC) – 23%
- Workplace Violence Prevention (WVP) – 24%
- Gender Based Violence Training (GBVT) – 29%
All CUNY employees are required to complete these trainings at least once each academic year. To access your assigned training(s), 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. 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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DoIT Project Management Request Form Streamlines Project Requests
DoIT has launched a streamlined process for requesting project management services from the Project Management Office (PMO). 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. For more info, contact Jetmir Troshani.
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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.
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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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