Messages from the President

Commemorating Black History and Heritage

Dear Friends, Let’s celebrate Black History Month! The origins of Black History Month date to the 1920s. President Gerald Ford formally recognized Black History Month in 1976, making it an annual month-long celebration in February. He described it as an

MLK Day Honors Civil Rights Leader and Value of Community Service

Dear LaGuardia Community, This week we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose leadership in the Civil Rights Movement inspired justice, equality, and peace. Dr. King said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you

Fall 2024 Closing Sessions

Thank you to everyone who attended (in-person and online) last week’s Closing Sessions hosted by President Kenneth Adams. For those of you who missed it, take a look back on all that the LaGuardia community has achieved throughout 2024. View

LaGuardia Honors Veterans for Their Service

Dear LaGuardia Community, On November 11th, our nation celebrates Veterans Day and honors the selfless service and sacrifice of our veterans and active-duty military. We recognize members of our college community – LaGuardia students, faculty, staff and alumni – who

Reaffirmation of Diversity/Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

To: The LaGuardia Community From: Kenneth Adams, President Date: September 25, 2024 Re: Reaffirmation of Diversity/Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action C: Sabine Rospide, Esq. Rebecca Jean, Esq. Helen Skirchak The City University of New York (CUNY) and LaGuardia Community College are dedicated

Remembering 9/11

Dear LaGuardia Faculty and Staff, Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the horrific events of September 11, 2001, when almost 3,000 people were killed by the terrorist attacks carried out by al-Qaeda at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and

LaGuardia Community College Celebrates Juneteenth

Dear LaGuardia Community, On Wednesday, June 19th, we will observe the annual celebration of Juneteenth, the oldest national commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. It is a day of celebration, education, and contemplation about the

HR Update

Dear LaGuardia Community, I am pleased to share some important news related to our Human Resources Department and our Office of Compliance and Diversity. We are pleased to announce that Mary DiGangi will join LaGuardia as our new Executive Director

Strategic Planning Underway — Save the Date: May 3, 2024

Dear LaGuardia Faculty and Staff: Our strategic planning process has officially begun. Led by our facilitator, Kimberly Wright, the Strategic Plan Steering Committee held its first meeting on April 5. Committee members will soon begin reaching out to the campus

Interim CDO and Title IX Coordinator

Dear LaGuardia Community, Starting today, Sabine Rospide, Esq., of LaGuardia’s Legal Affairs and Labor Relations Department, will begin serving as Interim Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) and Title IX Coordinator. The Office of Compliance and Diversity ensures compliance with Federal, State,

Fall 2023 Closing Sessions

Good afternoon! Welcome to my Closing Sessions report for Fall 23.  Special thanks to those of you who are here with us live in the Little Theatre. Thanks, as always to Evelyn Lowmark, Interim Executive Director of Administrative Support Services,

Thank you, Veterans

Dear LaGuardia Community, On November 11th, our nation celebrates Veterans Day and honors the selfless service and sacrifice of our veterans and active-duty military. We recognize members of our college community – LaGuardia students, faculty, staff and alumni – who

Remarks at Mellon/ACLS Community College Faculty Fellowship Convening

Good evening, everyone.  I’m Kenneth Adams, President of LaGuardia Community College. Congratulations to all of you who received Mellon/ACLS Fellowships. I believe that, in total, there are 110 fellowship recipients from four cohorts.  Forty of you are faculty from CUNY

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