"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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Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez Celebrates Opening of LaGuardia’s New Hydroponic Research Lab
Yesterday, Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (NY-7th District) visited campus to celebrate the opening of a new hydroponic research lab (M-237) at LaGuardia. The lab will help train tomorrow’s climate champions, like Environmental Science – Sustainable Urban Agriculture majors Rebecca Kane and Eithan David, who attended a ribbon cutting for the new lab, where tomatoes and herbs are flourishing. The lab is outfitted with equipment provided and installed by NY Sun Works, a community non-profit that aims to teach sustainability and urban farming to young people across New York City. In February 2023, Congresswoman Velázquez gave $800,000 to NY Sun Works for the installation of hydroponic labs at 20 schools throughout Queens and Brooklyn. LaGuardia was the only post-secondary school to be selected. NY Sun Works Director Manuela Zamora and members of her team attended the ribbon cutting. LaGuardia attendees included President Kenneth Adams; Dr. Dionne Miller, associate dean for academic affairs; and Dr. Preethi Radhakrishnan, professor of biological sciences and Environmental Science program director.
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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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Students Invited to Tryout to Become Rebel the Red Hawk, LaGuardia’s Mascot
LaGuardia students are invited to try out to become Rebel the Red Hawk, the college’s official mascot! Students who take on the role as Rebel will earn a stipend per appearance and demonstrate their abilities to entertain, interact with individuals and crowds, while exhibiting professionalism, following instructions, and participating with reliability in scheduled events. Students interested in trying out must fill out this form and attend tryouts in Room E-111 on Thursday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Fermilab and Brookhaven Lab Summer School Exchange Program Accepting Applications through Jan. 31
Undergraduate freshmen majoring in a STEM field can now apply for the Fermilab and Brookhaven Lab Summer School Exchange Program (FBSEP), a program that allows students to take hands-on STEM courses at the Brookhaven National Lab and Fermilab. Students will get an overview of the cutting-edge research being done at each national lab and access to a wealth of career opportunities. Students can go here to learn more about the program and apply. Contact Aleida Perez (Brookhaven) at pereza@bnl.gov or Amanda Early (Fermilab) at aearly@fnal.gov with any questions.
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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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CUNY Religious and Ethnic Calendar Provides Listing of Celebrations and Observances
LaGuardia subscribes to an inclusive and welcoming environment with an appreciation for celebrations and observances that are important to a wide range of cultures and religions. The City University of New York (CUNY) Religious and Ethnic Holiday Calendar provides dates and brief descriptions of the holidays and religious observances. Some holidays are based on the lunar calendar—which can vary based on region and practice—and, therefore, vary from year to year. This website can assist in event planning and classroom activities.
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LaGuardia and CUNY Representatives Attend Winter Pride Event
On January 20, the LGBT Network hosted its annual fundraiser “Winter Pride” to raise funds in support of the New Queens Pride, which is scheduled on June 2, 2024. LaGuardia community members including Manny Romero, Vice President for Communications and External Affairs; Dr. Allie Brashears, Professor of Natural Sciences and Director of the CUNY LGBTQIA+ Consortium and LGBTQ+ programing for LaGuardia and Wagner Archives; Soraya Ciego-Lemur, Deputy Director of Archives. LaGuardia students Jino Dority and Alex Rivera also attended, along with other CUNY representatives including JC Carlson, Student Life Events Manager at Queens College, and Associate Director of the LGBTQIA+ Consortium; and team members Eduardo Ortiz, Luis Villa, Ashley Cuatlacuatl, and Jonathan Gomez-Gallego. Invited guests and speakers included U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer; Attorney General of New York Letitia James; Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr.; Former New York City Councilmember Daniel Dromm; and New York City Councilmember (Dist. 26) Julie Won, among others.
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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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College Completion Innovation Fund Features Mindfulness Corps in Project Spotlight
CUNY’s College Completion Innovation Fund (CCIF) recently highlighted LaGuardia’s Mindfulness Corps in its newsletter as a pioneering initiative that could improve student return rates. LaGuardia’s Mindfulness Corps aims to instill a sense of mindfulness in the college community by giving faculty and staff the tools and knowledge to integrate mindfulness into their work with students. As the CCIF team wrote in their newsletter, “Mindfulness Corps exemplifies the profound impact of altering student expectations by fostering a campus culture that values student well-being.
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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
- Jan. 25, 5:30 p.m. at Queensborough CC
- Jan. 27, 1 p.m. at Ulster CC
- Jan. 30, 6 p.m. vs. Suffolk CC
- Feb. 1, 6 p.m. at Monroe CC
- Feb. 3, 12 p.m. at Kingsborough CC
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Men’s Basketball
- Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m. at Queensborough CC
- Jan. 30, 8 p.m. vs. Suffolk CC
- Feb. 1, 8 p.m. at Monroe CC
- Feb. 3, 2 p.m. at Kingsborough CC
- Feb. 8, 8 p.m. at Dutchess 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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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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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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"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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