LaGuardia Community College

Job & Internship Fair Prep Workshop
2025-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
Join CCPD to learn about the upcoming job fair, ask your questions related to resume, interview, and networking. Learn to put your best foot forward!
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For more information, contact the Center for Career and Professional Development at career@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Eco-Lounge at La Casa de las Americas for Environmental Science Students
2025-03-19 14:00 - 17:00 | M-Building, M-144, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Introducing the Eco-Lounge at La Casa de las Américas—a dedicated space for Environmental Science students to connect, share ideas, and build a community! In partnership with La Casa de las Américas, this lounge offers a welcoming environment to discuss sustainability, collaborate on projects, and network with like-minded peers. Whether you’re looking to exchange knowledge, find new opportunities, or simply relax with fellow students, the Eco-Lounge is the place to be!
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For more information, contact Casa de las Américas at casa@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Resume Writing Workshop
2025-03-19 14:15 - 15:15 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
In this session, students will learn key strategies to effectively showcase work-related experience, academic pursuits, and extra-curricular activities for maximum impact in a competitive job market.
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For more information, contact the Center for Career and Professional Development at career@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Rough Draft Festival 2025
2025-03-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-21 14:30 - 16:00 | LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, 31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, 11101, United States
The 2025 Rough Draft Festival is where bold ideas meet the stage. The six daring new works that push boundaries, challenge perspectives, and explore the complexities of human relationships come to life here at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center. These plays portray what it means to connect, change, and find one’s place in the world. Be part of the creative process and see these works come to life!
Each event is free, but Seating is limited, so you will need to RSVP to attend.
Rough Draft Festival 2025 Line Up:
“Olives” by Daniel Holzman
Location: Mainstage Theater (On Stage Seating)
Date: March 10 at 2:30pm
Description: David and Miriam are married. Miriam works in tech. David is taking a year off to learn guitar, Miriam is afraid there isn’t going to be a future. David is afraid of everything. Then the bodybuilder arrives. Haunted, horny, and sickly funny, Olives is an erotic thriller about remaking yourself from the outside in. Written by Daniel Holzman and directed by Francesca Sabel.
“Choke” by KJ Stewart
Location: Little Theater
Date: March 11 at 7pm
Description: On a brand new reality tv show hosted by Yung Gravy, women compete in hot dog eating contests for a chance to win a cash prize and the hearts of America. From her couch in her tiny NYC apartment, Debbie watches. And eats. And watches. For anyone whos ever wanted to crawl inside their television, Choke is an exploration of gluttony in its many modern forms.
“Fountains of Youth” by Kareem Fahmy
Location: Mainstage Theater (On Stage Seating)
Date: March 12 at 2:30pm
Description: It starts with a disappearance. One of a tight-knit group, the enigmatic illegal refugee Moose, vanishes without a trace. Was he arrested? Has he fled? Investigating the mystery will drive a wedge between his friends, who aren’t all equally able, or willing to, unearth the dark truth. Inspired by real events, this time-shifting thriller tracks five lives transformed by one event.
“Open Studio” by Emmy Weissman
Location: Mainstage Theater (On Stage Seating)
Date: March 14 at 7pm
Description: Maya signs up for a pottery class and is drawn into the lives of two men— one older, one younger— at the studio. She finds herself entangled in the complex dynamics of this triangle, as it coalesces and crumbles. Open Studio takes a magnifying glass to a small town pottery studio, and shines a light on how the most vulnerable parts of life reveal.
“The Stranger” by Sam Walsh
Location: Mainstage Theater (On Stage Seating)
Date: March 19 at 7pm
Description: In small town America, Roy, the local repairman lives alone in his childhood home. One morning, his estranged niece Maxine shows up on his doorstep, forcing them both to navigate the ghosts of their past in order to truly live in the present. ‘the stranger’ is a quiet meditation on the trappings of grief, regret, and learning when repairing something actually means starting anew.
“Furball” by Jeana Scotti
Location: Little Theater
Date: March 21 at 2:30pm
Description: Sam has a furball growing inside their vagina. A furball made of cat hair. Because Sam’s partner doesn’t wash their hands after petting the cat (no matter how many times Sam asks them to) before they have sex. No one can offer a solution, not even the gynecologist, who says there’s just not enough research on this sort of thing, as the furball continues to grow.

Mindfulness Meditation Wednesdays
2025-03-19 20:00 - 20:30 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
Curious to explore the possibility of generating greater well-being for yourself and others through mindfulness meditation? Organized by The LaGuardia Mindfulness Project, join us for Mindfulness Meditation sessions on Mondays & Thursdays at 12pm & Wednesdays at 8pm. Open to faculty, staff, and students! Sessions include instruction, meditation, and discussion with Q/A. These sessions are here to support you, whether you have a practice or are curious to start one.
Join the event.
For more information, contact the Women’s Center & LGBTQ+ Hub at womencenter@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Job & Internship Fair Prep Tabling
2025-03-20 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-25 11:00 - 14:00 | E-Building, Atrium, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Meet with a CCPD staff member with any questions concerning the Job & Internship Fair scheduled for April 2nd, 2025.
For more information, contact the Center for Career and Professional Development at career@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Mindfulness Meditation Thursdays
2025-03-20 12:00 - 12:30 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States

Design for All: High Impact Learning through Universal Design Learning
2025-03-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
This CTL workshop is lead by Derek Stadler (Library) and Choon Shan Lai (Social Science).
Derek Stadler has led many workshops and seminars promoting an inclusive learning environment for students by using UD concepts and Choon Shan Lai, currently serves as the CUNY UDL facilitator at LaGuardia and has been organizing monthly UDL collaborative meetings.
Through hands-on techniques and group discussions, Derek and Shan will help participants develop inclusive learning environment for all students by using practices of Universal Design (UD).
The participants will:

Discuss who our students are and potential barriers that may inhibit learning for students with or without visible disability.
Discuss UD principles and practices that can result in high impact learning that deepens understanding and engage all types of students.
Provide suggestions to address issues likely to come up using hypothetical classroom scenarios.
Use hands-on activities and technology to make the learning environment welcoming for all students.

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For more information, contact the Center for Teaching and Learning at AskCTL@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Women’s Literary Salon (Virtual)
2025-03-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
The Women’s History Month Committee in collaboration with the English Department invite all to celebrate with the LaGuardia Community by reading a short work or excerpt from your favorite woman author or your own original work in any genre. If you do not wish to read, you are still welcome to attend and listen! Sign up for a zoom or in-person session today. All presentations should be 2 minutes or less.
Register for this event.
For more information, or for ASL Interpreting services or other accommodations, please contact Deema Bayrakdar at dbayrakdar@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Women’s Literary Salon (In Person)
2025-03-20 14:00 - 16:00 | E-building, Room E-500, Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States

Queer Connections: A Support Group for LGBTQIA+ Students
2025-03-20 16:00 - 17:00 | C-Building, Room C-249, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, NY, 11101, United States
Join our 8-week group, where you’ll have a safe, confidential space to discuss issues related to gender and sexuality, connect with peers who share similar experiences, and develop strategies for navigating identity-related challenges.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact the Wellness Center interns Rainey Guo at yuwei.guo99@lagcc.cuny.edu or Rachel Moskowitz at rachel.moskowitz15@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Brown Bag Series: On De-escalation: Methods that Work
2025-03-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
Presented by the Working Group on Student Conduct and Academic Integrity. All Brown Bag will be held virtual via Zoom.
The purpose of this workshop is to help faculty and staff gain a better understanding about how to de-escalate situations involving students who present as frustrated, disengaged, and/or aggressive, and those who may be in the midst of mental health challenges. The facilitator will review “cries for help” vs other types of conduct issues, warning signs, and de-escalation methods that work within and outside of a classroom setting. The workshop will also include “scenarios,” and provide participants with a list of referral units and applicable resources.
All are invited to attend.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact Dianne Gordon-Conyers at dconyers@lagcc.cuny.edu.

The FYE: An Opportunity to Frame the LaGuardia Student Experience
2025-03-21 10:00 - 14:00 | E-Building, E-111, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Part of the “5 Years Later: Practices, Pedagogies, and Tools to Enhance LaGuardia Student Success” series of events. Drop in and exchange ideas and insights with colleagues from across the college about activities and approaches that foster student engagement both within and outside the classroom. Open to faculty, staff, and students.
For more information, contact Ljubica Depovic at ldepovic@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Virtual Friday One Stop Enrollment Office (Zoom)
2025-03-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
Get help with admissions, financial aid, international students services, testing, registrar/registration and general information, assistance and referrals on Fridays by a single zoom link.
Virtual Office Zoom Link
For more information, visit www.laguardia.edu/enrollment-management or email the Enrollment Management Division at laguardianews@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Workshop: How to Start a Club
2025-03-21 15:30 - 16:30 | M-Building, M-118, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Make the most of your time at LaGuardia by participating in the various academic, social and cultural clubs and organizations on campus. You’ll get opportunities to expand your network, enhance your communication and organizational skills and grow as a leader.
For more information, contact campus Life at campuslife@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Boda Mexicana by Calpulli Mexican Dance Company
2025-03-23 14:00 - 21:00 | Mainstage Theater of LaGuardia Performance Arts Center, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, 11101, United States
Boda Mexicana tells the story of the union of two people through Mexican songs, dances, customs, rituals and ceremonies. The company of dancers and core of musicians take audiences on a voyage through regional and ethnic traditions. Two lovers travel through time to Mexican towns where we experience the customs of courtship, engagement, the ceremony, and the feast that follows.
The production was last performed in 2018 in Istanbul, Turkey. It is being restaged by Artistic Director Grisel Pren Monje with music direction by George Saenz. The restaging of the work is made possible with the support of the Howard Gilman Foundation.
Purchase tickets.
For more information, contact Isabelle Marsico at imarsico@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Passport Day
2025-03-24 11:30 - 15:00 | E-Building, E-501, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, 11101, United States
We are excited to offer you the opportunity to apply for (or renew) your U.S. passport right here on campus! Whether you’re planning to study abroad, travel internationally, or need to update your passport, this is a convenient way to get it done without leaving campus. Passports are valid for 10 years.
What to Bring:

Proof of citizenship: copy & original (e.g. birth certificate, naturalization certificate or previous passport if you have one)
Valid photo ID: copy & original
Completed application form (DS-11 for new passports or DS82 for renewals)
Passport photo
Payment of application fees in the form of check or money order made payable to “U.S. Department of State” $165 for new applications, $130 for renewals.

Register for this event.
Walk-ins may be accommodated as availability allows, but advance registration is strongly encouraged.
For more information, contact Maria Savva at msavva@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Study Abroad Workshop
2025-03-24 11:45 - 13:30 | E-Building, E-500, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Students learn about study abroad opportunities available to them, including ways to fund their travels.
For more information, contact Dr. Maria Savva at msavva@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Sesiones Informativas en Español
2025-03-24 15:00 - 16:00 | C-Building, Room C-102: Admissions Workshop Room, 29-10 Thomson Ave, Queens, NY, 11101, United States
La sesión de información en español es una gran oportunidad para aprender más sobre los más de 60 programas y servicios académicos integrales de LaGuardia, su calendario académico único (sesiones de 12 y 6 semanas), las opciones de becas y ayuda financiera y nuestro proceso de admisión.
Regístrese para este evento.
Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Admisiones al admissions@lagcc.cuny.edu.

CUNY EDGE 20 Minute Info Sessions
2025-03-25 10:00 - 15:30 | M-Building, MB-11, Thomson Avenue 31-10, Long Island City, New York, 11101, United States
Join us every Tuesday to learn more about our services and join our community!
Eligibility to join our community:

Matriculated LaGuardia student
Must be an active Human Resource Administration (HRA) Cash Assistance Recipient

For more information, contact Naji Muniz at nmuniz@lagcc.cuny.edu or Valerine Gomez Beco at vgomez-beco@lagcc.cuny.edu.

LHI: Spring 2025 Kick Off - Orientation
2025-03-25 11:45 - 12:45 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
Are you ready to make a real-world impact while enhancing your academic and career prospects? Join us at the Spring 2025 Orientation and discover how you can leverage your classroom knowledge to support communities worldwide.
At this event, you’ll learn about exciting opportunities to apply your skills and experiences through experiential learning projects. Discover how to gain hands-on experience, build essential skills, and become a catalyst for positive change in global communities.
Research shows that students who engage in experiential learning and earn certificates or digital badges have a significant advantage in both academic and career pursuits. Don’t miss out on this chance to expand your horizons and make a difference.
Save the date and join us for an inspiring session that could shape your future. See you there!
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For more information, contact the LaGuardia Humanitarian Initiative (LHI) at humani@lagcc.cuny.edu.

BMEC: Book Discussion with Pervis Taylor "Surthrival Mode" Session #2
2025-03-25 13:00 - 14:00 | M-Building, M-114, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
“Surthrival Mode” aims to bridge the gap in men between just surviving and getting by in life to ultimately thriving within their emotions, mental health and relationships with others and themselves. Receive a free copy of his book (Limited copies)
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For more information, contact Rachel Romain at rcharles@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Women and Relationships: an Exploration and Dialogue
2025-03-25 13:00 - 14:30 | E-Building, E-501, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, 11101, United States
A space for students to engage about women, relationships, and a range of connected themes—romantic and platonic relationships, DV & IPV, consent, and healthy vs. toxic relationships in light of incriminating individuals and sex offenders in power. Opportunity for students to bring topics and questions and share in community.
For more information, or for ASL Interpreting services or other accommodations, please contact Deema Bayrakdar at dbayrakdar@lagcc.cuny.edu.

NYCHA Open Space: Past, Present, and Future Exhibit
2025-03-25 13:00 - 15:00 | M-Building, Lobby, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Join us for the opening of an exhibit showcasing the innovative design of open space in public housing. Explore how residents have utilized communal spaces to meet their evolving needs for nearly a century.
For more information, contact Nayelli Valencia Turrent at nvalenciaturrent@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Admissions Campus Tour and Information Session
2025-03-26 11:00 - 12:00 | C-Building, Room C-102: Admissions Workshop Room, 29-10 Thomson Ave, Queens, NY, 11101, United States
The combined campus tour and information session is a unique opportunity to see our facilities in person. Attendees will learn about our programs and all that we have to offer our students. This is also a great way to learn more about LaGuardia’s 60+ comprehensive academic programs and services, unique academic calendar (12-week and 6-week sessions), scholarship and financial aid options, and our admissions process.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact Admissions at admissions@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Mindfulness Meditation Wednesdays (In-Person)
2025-03-26 12:00 - 12:30 | M-Building, MB-08, 31-10 Thomson Ave,, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Curious to explore the possibility of generating greater well-being for yourself and others through mindfulness meditation? Organized by The LaGuardia Mindfulness Project, join us for Mindfulness Meditation sessions in-person on Tuesdays 12-12:30pm or Wednesdays from 12-12:30pm. Open to faculty, staff, and students! Sessions include instruction, meditation, and discussion with Q/A. These sessions are here to support you, whether you have a practice or are curious to start one.

For more information, contact Deema Bayrakdar at dbayrakdar@lagcc.cuny.edu.

CTL Open House
2025-03-26 12:30 - 15:00 | E-Building, E-242, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, United States
The goal of the CTL Open House is to showcase the value of the CTL seminars through voices of faculty and staff who have participated in them once or multiple times. The conversations will highlight the opportunities to nurture collegial relationships, and engage in collaborative work and reflection that the seminars provide. Participants will also learn about upcoming CTL conversations and workshops for this spring, and seminars for the fall.
For more information, contact Ljubica Depovic at ldepovic@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Women in STEM – Panel Discussions on Careers and Health
2025-03-26 14:00 - 16:00 | E-Building, E-501, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, 11101, United States
Join us for an inspiring session as we hear from women in STEM, who will share their academic and career journeys with the audience. From navigating biases to finding mentorship and making groundbreaking contributions, she will offer personal insights, career advice, and motivation for aspiring scientists and engineers. Whether you’re considering a career in STEM or looking for inspiration, this session will empower and encourage you to pursue your passions fearlessly. You will also learn about health-related concerns from a physiological perspective. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from her experiences and celebrate the achievements of women in STEM!
For more information, or for ASL Interpreting services or other accommodations, please contact Deema Bayrakdar at dbayrakdar@lagcc.cuny.edu.
