"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 Theater Students Compete at Regionals of Preeminent National Theater Festival
On Monday evening, LaGuardia Theater students presented a showcase of work they are competing with this week at regionals for the 2024 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF), the preeminent theater competition for two- and four-year colleges nationwide. LaGuardia students competing at Region 1 include Jaden Fabio, nominated by Professor Stefanie Sertich for the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) Directing award, and Michael Hernandez, competing for a Musical Theatre award. Seven students are competing for Irene Ryan Acting Scholarships, including Bambo Coulibaly, Rafael De La Cruz, Michael Hernandez, Dickel Jallow, Hanifah Johnson, Liz Pratt, and Annabelle Pàez. Many students will be performing scenes from LaGuardia Theater Program productions Big Love and Everybody, which has been selected to be a featured performance at KCACTF Region 1. LaGuardia students have a strong track record at KCACTF regionals and the annual national festival held each April. Break a leg to the students (and their faculty supporters)!
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New York Community Trust Supports Access to Job Opportunities for Low-Income New Yorkers
LaGuardia recently received a $200,000 grant from The New York Community Trust to develop partnerships between the City University of New York (CUNY) community colleges and NYC unions labor unions. LaGuardia will take the lead in bringing together local NYC unions and all seven CUNY community colleges, serving more than 225,000 matriculated and many non-credit individuals to create the first comprehensive inventory of NYC Union and CUNY training partnerships. The grant was announced in January by the New York City Workforce Development Fund to improve access to high-quality jobs for low-income New Yorkers.
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Long Island City Partnership Kicks Off Lunar New Year Celebrations
With Lunar New Year fast approaching on February 10, Long Island City Partnership (LICP) brought together community members and local officials to kick off a full month of festivities. President Kenneth Adams stopped by today’s celebration honoring the year of the dragon. The LIC Lunar New Year Celebration features local businesses and organizations that are offering more than 80 events, activities and offers in the neighborhood throughout the month of February. This month-long program encapsulates the spirit of Lunar New Year across Long Island City, NYC’s fastest-growing Asian community, where LaGuardia proudly serves as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI).
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Black History Month Events Scheduled in February
LaGuardia Community College celebrates Black History Month during the month of February with a variety of activities and events hosted across campus. Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the celebration was the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history. Click here to see the full schedule of events.
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Health Services Center Kicks off American Heart Month Feb. 1
Did you know that February is American Heart Month? The Health Services Center invites the LaGuardia community to join them in a collective mission to eliminate heart disease and stroke by fostering awareness about cardiovascular health. The center will kick the month off on Feb. 1 with an event in the E-Atrium from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., where participants can discover the crucial warning signs of heart attacks and strokes. Additionally, free non-certified CPR training will take place in the Poolside Cafe at 10 a.m. courtesy of the New York Fire Department Mobile CPR Unit, while folks from New York Presbyterian Hospital will be teaching essential Stop the Bleed Tourniquet techniques in the E-Atrium at 11 a.m.
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Spring I Parking Permits on Sale Feb. 5
On Monday, February 5 at 10 a.m., reservations will be accepted for Spring I 2024 parking passes through TicketLeap. Spring I parking passes are effective from Feb. 29 – June 19, 2024 and cost $224. Once a reservation for a pass has been made, payment must be made in person at the Bursar’s Office (C-110) Feb. 6 – 9. Please see detailed instructions here and visit the Parking Operations webpage for more information.
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Budget Office Announcement
The FY2024 Tax Levy December 31, 2023 Operating Budgets by department are available for viewing.
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President Adams Delivers Testimonial at Queens Borough Board Budget Hearing
On Monday, January 29, President Kenneth Adams testified at the Queens Borough Board Budget Hearing at Queens Borough Hall on the College's capital priorities which included the need for an Access Control & Security Upgrades. He also got the opportunity to thank Queens Borough President Donovan Richards for his ongoing support of the College and highlighted new College initiatives including LaGuardia English Express, in which the college provides education and training programs for asylum seekers.
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LaGuardia Performing Arts Center Launches Rough Cut Film Festival, Submissions Due Feb. 9
Since 2013, the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC) has supported up and coming voices in the theater industry with the Rough Draft Festival. This year, LPAC is excited to launch its first-ever Rough Cut Film Festival, which will provide filmmakers the opportunity to share their rough-cut, work-in-progress film with audiences before completion. Interested filmmakers can learn more here and submit their work by Feb. 9 here. The festival is set to take place March 26-28.
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Virtual Office Hours Return
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.
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Women's Basketball Team Wins Final Home Game of the Season 67-62
The women won 67-62 in a tight, neck-and-neck game against Suffolk Community College. Shemiah Sealey led the way in her final game with the Red Hawks, scoring 30 points and racking up 6 assists. It was also Olithia Roach's last home game, and she made big time contributions with a double-double, 13 points and 16 rebounds.
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Men's Basketball Team Victorious in Final Home Game of the Season 87-78
The men took a big lead early on and never gave it back, landing an 87-78 victory in their game against Suffolk. Arthur Dukes continued his incredible season with an impressive 46-point game to lead the way for the Red Hawks in his last home game. Travon Lawrence was also a big contributor, scoring 20 points on the way to victory. And after battling injuries for the past year and half, Zachary Bussey got to shine in his last home game, scoring a grand total of 11 points.
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Women’s Basketball
- Feb. 1, 6 p.m. at Monroe CC
- Feb. 3, 12 p.m. at Kingsborough CC
- Feb. 8, 6 p.m. at Dutchess CC
- Feb. 10, 1 p.m. at Nassau CC
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Men’s Basketball
- Feb. 1, 8 p.m. at Monroe CC
- Feb. 3, 2 p.m. at Kingsborough CC
- Feb. 8, 8 p.m. at Dutchess CC
- Feb. 10, 3 p.m. at Nassau CC
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Updates from LaGuardia’s Library
- The Library will be closed on Sundays through Fall II. Sunday hours will resume with the Spring I semester Please check our Library Hours before making the trip.
- Our Media Lab is open! Come to the second floor to use our computers, print, log into your online class, etc.
- We have financial literacy resources available for you! Make sure to check out the MoneyBoss website and the FinLit for Life zero-cost textbook.
- The 43rd Annual Library Research Review Competition is open to all students who have research papers with a grade of A. Find out how you can win an award here.
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President’s Society Tour Natural History Museum Led by PS Alumnus Akrm Ahmed (PS ’22)
Last week, LaGuardia President's Society (PS) alumnus Akrm Ahmed (PS ’22) welcomed current President’s Society members to the Museum of Natural History. Akrm, a teaching assistant at the museum, guided the students through the Gilder Center and shared insights into the broad range of opportunities and resources available at the museum.
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HUMAN RESOURCES AND PERSONNEL UPDATES | |
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Your Input is Needed! Professional Development Survey Coming Soon!
Human Resources is in the process of creating an inclusive Professional Development Program that will actively encourage learning, trust, community engagement and connection among all members of the college community. Within the next few days, you will receive a survey requesting your feedback. Your input is of the highest value and will help guide the Professional Development process and ensure that all voices are heard and included in the Professional Development Program.
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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 | |
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PIX11 NEWS: LaGuardia President Kenneth Adams spoke on a panel discussion about resources to help families and communities, with hip hop trailblazer Ralph McDaniels (AKA Uncle Ralph), who studied communications at LaGuardia, and Nichol King (LaGuardia’05, Business Administration) of JP Morgan Chase.
AACC 21ST CENTURY BLOG: In collaboration with Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (NY-7th District) and NY Sun Works, LaGuardia Community College has opened a new hydroponic research lab on campus where tomorrow’s climate champions will be trained.
INSIDE HIGHER ED: LaGuardia invests in the success of diverse and minoritized groups within higher education, e.g., apprentice programs for LaGuardia students with New York–based companies, including Mastercard and Wells Fargo, helping to build diverse talent lines for these leading employers.
WNBC-TV: Homeless to Hoopin' - LaGuardia Community College basketball star Arthur Dukes on asking for help.
CUNY TV NUEVA YORK: Profile of Paula Michelin, director of LaGuardia’s Center for Immigrant Education and Training (CIET), educational case manager Ava Nandez, and program graduate Antonia Rodriguez. Antonia became re-licensed as an R.N. in the U.S. after immigrating from the Dominican Republic, thanks to help from CIET, which serves immigrant communities with no-cost civics, parent engagement, and workforce development programs.
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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 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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