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
Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation Awards $116 Million Grant to Create the Cohen Career Collective
Dear LaGuardia Community – I am pleased to share some very exciting news. Today we announced a major new grant for LaGuardia. The Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation has made an incredibly generous gift to the college in the amount
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,
MLK Day Honors Civil Rights Leader and Value of Community Service
Dear LaGuardia Community, Today, we honor the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As a Baptist minister and social activist, Dr. King led the U.S. civil rights movement from the mid-1950s until his assassination in 1968.
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