"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. | |
Mark your calendars for “HERStory in the Making,” a series of events for Women’s History Month highlighting the contributions and achievements of women and advocates for women’s rights. This year’s programming focuses on doers and changemakers at the forefront of political, artistic, and educational advancement. Events kick off on Thursday, March 13, with a keynote address from Vilda Vera Mayuga, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP). The HERStory in the Making series is spearheaded by the 2025 Women's History Month Committee, a collaborative, cross-divisional committee of faculty, staff, and students (see list here). “HERStory in the Making honors the advocacy, education, and legal efforts advancing women’s rights and gender equality nationwide. While progress is ongoing, our current political and social climates present new challenges,” said Dr. Alexis McLean, Vice President of Student Affairs. “We encourage the campus to engage in these events, which offer opportunities for self-expression and models for spreading this work far and wide.” Read more here. | |
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. | |
In Memoriam: LaGuardia Community Remembers Bill Lindner | | |
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It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we inform you about the sudden passing of Bill Lindner, a cherished friend and devoted colleague, and an irreplaceable presence in the lives of those who knew him. Bill has been a part of LaGuardia Community College for 20 years, serving primarily as the Director of Information Systems before moving over to project management. A man of integrity and generosity, Bill’s professional contributions were matched only by his warmth and ability to bring people together. As a colleague, he was a mentor and a guiding force for the Information Technology Department, always ready with a solution, a word of encouragement, or a well-timed joke to lift spirits. As a friend, he was steadfast and compassionate, someone that could be counted on in any moment, big or small. Bill’s passing has created an irreplaceable void, as he had a profound impact that was felt throughout the College community. | |
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. Those who are unable to attend in person can watch the livestream of the event on YouTube. | |
LaGuardia Launches the Friedman Fellowship Program; Students Encouraged to Apply | |
This afternoon, a kickoff event was hosted at LaGuardia for the Friedman Fellowship, a new program offering opportunities for experiential learning with LaGuardia student-serving departments or centers, professional development, and mentorship from staff and career advisors. Five students were recently selected as Fellows by the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD). Each will receive a $5,000 stipend for the academic year. The Fellowship is part of the Friedman Fund for new New Yorkers, which supports LaGuardia students with financial support and resources. The Friedman Fellowship is open to students enrolled in a degree program or a certificate program within continuing education. Students interested in becoming a Friedman Fellow can apply here. Questions can be directed to CCPD at career@lagcc.cuny.edu or (718) 482-5235. Please spread the word. | |
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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. | |
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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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. | |
Representatives from LaGuardia Attend Albany Lobby Day | |
On Tuesday, February 25, LaGuardia Community College went to Albany for its' annual lobby day. President Kenneth Adams along with Dr. Manny Romero, Vice President of Communications and External Affairs, and Claudia Chan, Deputy Director of Government Relations met with Queens legislators to update them on LaGuardia initiatives and advocate for funding of CUNY. Legislators they met with included Senator Michael Gianaris, Senator Kristen Gonzalez, Senator Joe Addabbo, Assembly Member Claire Valdez, Assembly Member Steve Raga and Assembly Member Catalina Cruz. | |
LaGuardia Offers Funding Resources for Virtually Every Student | |
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. | |
Professor Jason Hendrickson Speaks at CUNY's Black Latino Asian Caucus (BLAC) Luncheon | | |
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On Saturday, February 15, CUNY hosted a luncheon during the BLAC conference in Albany. CUNY showcased its' students while highlighting its programs. One of the highlighted program was the Career Success Leadership Fellows which will focus on student success and career preparedness. Professor Jason Hendrickson shared his work on how faculty can help students be more prepared in their future careers. | |
Transfer Engagement Initiative Shares Resources with Faculty and Staff to Support Students with Transfer | |
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The Transfer Engagement Initiative (TEI) encourages faculty and staff to support LaGuardia students on their journey to transfer to a four-year college. To that end, TEI has collected resources and information to share with faculty and staff that can help them assist students:
- Please share this Transfer and Scholarship Application guide with students who are considering transferring in the coming semesters.
- If you know a student who is apply to Georgetown University, faculty members may nominate them for the Georgetown University Preferred Choice Program, which can enhance their application. The deadline for nominations is March 1. Click here to nominate a student.
- Save the date for the Spring Transfer Fair, scheduled to take place on March 19, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the E-Building Atrium. More details to be shared soon.
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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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LaGuardia Basketball Players Win 2024-2025 Men's Basketball CUNY Community College Awards | |
Earlier this month, the winners of the 2024-2025 Men's Basketball CUNY Community College Awards were announced. Among them were LaGuardia's very own Travon Lawrence and Rayan Erold Meguie. Travon was selected for the Second Team, while Rayan was selected for the Sportsmanship Team. This year's player of the year was Tyrese Conway of Hostos Community College, and the coach of the year was Marquee Poole, also of Hostos Community College. Congratulations to Travon, Rayan, and all of the other Men's Basketball CUNY Community College Awards winners! | |
Updates from LaGuardia’s Library | |
- The Library will be open during regular hours through Thursday, February 27. Beginning Friday, February 28, we will begin our intersession schedule. 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.
- 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.
- Students who received an A on a research paper in the Fall semester have chance to win an Amazon HD Fire tablet in 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.
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HUMAN RESOURCES AND PERSONNEL UPDATES | |
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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 openings below with individuals who they believe may be a good fit for the role, or apply for the positions themselves.
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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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