LaGuardia Community College

La Casa 3rd Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration
2024-10-30 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | M-Building, M-144, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Join us for a costume party and the unveiling of our 3rdannual day of the dead display. Celebrate our loved ones with pictures and letters in this rich tradition celebrated across many Latin American countries. Then, stop by La Casa for some Chocolate Caliente and Pan de Muerto.
For more information, contact Casa de las Américas at casa@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Echoes of Excellence Workshops
2024-10-30 14:00 - 16:30 | Little Theatre, NY, United States
In conjunction with NYCMC Honors – Echoes of Excellence, immerse yourself in insightful & thoughtful workshops, taking place on Oct. 30th at LPAC:
THE EVOLUTION OF HIP HOP (2 p.m. – 3 p.m.): Will Fulton moderates a panel with Hip-Hop pioneers Hank Shocklee and Don Fryson, exploring the genre’s current state, and its future in a digital world.
This workshop will be held in Little Theater.
MUSIC AS HEALING (2 p.m. – 3 p.m.): Regina Varin-Mignano and Reggie Parker discuss the mental health challenges musicians face and how music can serve as a healing tool.
This workshop will be held in Room E-242.
MUSIC & WELLNESS: CANCER AWARENESS & PREVENTION (3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.): Dr. Nicolle Fernandes, LAGCC Professor & Community Ambassador for the American Cancer Society, moderates a panel focusing on cancer prevention and self-care, which are crucial for musicians with demanding lifestyles. Panel speakers include Reginald Pittman, a specialist in Holistic Prostate Health, Terri McFarlane and Nathalie Vieux-Gresham from The Witness Project of Harlem Breast Cancer Awareness Program and Bianca Marquez, Patient Navigator at Bellevue Hospital.
This workshop will be held in Room E-242.
Attendance is FREE but RSVP is required for all workshops.
Let’s come together to honor the Echoes of Excellence in music and empower our community through insightful conversation and performances.
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For more information, contact the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center at lpacboxoffice@lagcc.cuny.edu.

MoneyBoss: Investing with Professor Santo Trapani
2024-10-30 14:15 - 15:15 | E-Building, E-500, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
MoneyBoss is a series of financial literacy workshops. In this workshop, Prof. Santo Trapani will guide students in ways to invest.
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For more information, contact Anne O’Reilly at moreilly@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Halloween Boba Tea
2024-10-30 14:15 - 16:35 | M-Building, M-118, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Build connections and make new friends while enjoying a refreshing cup of Boba Tea! Students are encouraged to wear costumes. Best costume wins! $50 for first, $25 for second, and $10 for third place.
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For more information, contact Campus Life at campuslife@lagcc.cuny.edu.

HSAC & The Honors Program: The Fireside Chat
2024-10-30 14:30 - 16:30 | E-Building, E-146, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Come and listen to our Honors Faculty Guest Speakers. Lectures by Dr. Joy Sanchez-Taylor (Lecture Title: “The Middle Ages Were Not All White: Researching Fantasy Literature by Authors of Color.”) and Dr. Natalia Biani (Lecture Title: “Alliances in the Miniature Ecosystem of Megalopta Bees’ Nests.”).
Coffee and refreshments will be available.
For more information, contact the Honors Program at honorsprog@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Wonder Workshop
2024-10-30 15:00 - 16:00 | E-Building, E-101 (Children’s Corner), 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
This series of one-hour workshops is a collaboration between the LaGuardia Library and the Philosophy Program. Each workshop includes a children’s book read-aloud, time to wonder, and a creative art activity. All materials are provided. The workshops are designed for children (ages 5-11) but open to all. In the LaGuardia Library’s Children’s Corner.
For more information, contact Cheri Carr at ccarr@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Transfer Application Support Lab In-person
2024-10-30 15:15 - 16:30 | B-Building, B-218
Need help with your CUNY Transfer Application? Get expert support and guidance by peer mentors that help:

Understand the transfer process
Application Assistance
Explore CUNY, SUNY, Private school options
Cover a range of transfer topic related questions

For more information, contact Elizabeth Pizarro-Laude at epizarro-laude@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Alternative Wellness Class: Tai Chi (In-Person)
2024-10-31 11:45 - 12:45, 2024-11-07 11:45 - 12:45 | E-Building, Room E-155 (Inside the Swimming Pool Area), Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Tai Chi is an Alternative Wellness Class offered by the Wellness Center. This interactive workshop is designed for beginners with little or no prior experience in Tai Chi. Participants will learn about breath awareness and how to align body movements with breathing patterns. The class is open to all faculty, staff, and students.
Join us every Thursday in the E-Building, Room E-155, located in the swimming pool area. Please wear loose clothing.
For more information, contact the Wellness Center at WellnessCenter@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Halloween Harvest Fest: Greenway Spooktacular Season Closing Celebration!
2024-10-31 12:00 - 16:00 | Greenway (29th Street), 29th Street & Skillman Ave, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
We’re excited to invite you to our Halloween Harvest Fest, the season’s last event on the Greenway. Don’t miss an afternoon filled with excitement, treats, performances, and workshops! 🎃👻
📅 When: Oct 31st from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
📍 Where: 29th Street at the Greenway
🕒 Event: Halloween Extravaganza
👻 What’s in store?

Trick or Treat: Stroll around our tables and collect goodies along the way!
Fun Workshops: Participate in DIY Halloween crafts!
Halloween Costume Contest: Starting at 2 p.m. bring your best costume for a chance to win fantastic prizes. RSVP and follow the Contest Guidelines.

Enjoy a fun-filled Halloween celebration, and help us wrap up the season in style! See you there for treats, thrills, and chills! 🎃👻💀
For more information, contact Nayelli Valencia Turrent at nvalenciaturrent@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Virtual Friday One Stop Enrollment Office (Zoom)
2024-11-01 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-08 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.

Admissions Campus Tour and Information Session
2024-11-01 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.

2024 NYCMC Honors: Echoes of Excellence
2024-11-01 19:00 - 21:00 | LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, 31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, 11101, United States
Drawing inspiration from the iconic 1958 gathering of jazz legends in Harlem, the 2024 NYCMC Honors: Echoes of Excellence celebrates the musicians who continue to shape the sound of the New York City music scene.
Join us on Nov.1st, 2024 for an unforgettable night of musical performances by the NYCMC All Star Band as we give flowers to an incredible list of honorees including Najee, Bernard Fowler, Meli’sa Morgan and many more. Hosted by New York radio personalities Lenny Green and Shaila Scott, the 2024 NYCMC Honors returns to LPAC to continue their tradition of honoring our musical legends and their enduring impact on music and culture!
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For more information, contact the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center at lpacboxoffice@lagcc.cuny.edu.

New York City Musicians Collective Honors
2024-11-01 19:00 - 21:00 | LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, 31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, 11101, United States
Drawing inspiration from the iconic 1958 gathering of jazz legends in Harlem, the 2024 NYCMC Honors: Echoes of Excellence celebrates the musicians who continue to shape the sound of the New York City music scene.
Join us on Nov.1st, 2024 for an unforgettable night of musical performances by the NYCMC All Star Band as we give flowers to an incredible list of honorees including Najee, Bernard Fowler, Meli’sa Morgan and many more. Hosted by New York radio personalities Lenny Green and Shaila Scott, the 2024 NYCMC Honors returns to LPAC to continue their tradition of honoring our musical legends and their enduring impact on music and culture!
This years Honorees include:
Najee | Bernard Fowler | Meli’sa Morgan | Barry Eastmond | Inaya Day | Buddy Williams | Vy Higginsen | Fareed Haqq | Jamal Joseph | Everett Hopkins Esq. | Jeff Foxx
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For more information, contact the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center at lpacboxoffice@lagcc.cuny.edu.

New York City Labor Chorus
2024-11-02 16:00 - 18:00 | LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, 31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, 11101, United States
At this very precarious moment in our nation come and be inspired by the music of the NYC Labor Chorus.
They have been singing for peace and justice since 1991 with a varied repertoire that draws from folk, spiritual, classical and Broadway music. We think you will be uplifted by the passionate performance of these 50 singers representing a variety of metropolitan area unions.
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For more information, contact the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center at lpacboxoffice@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Admissions One-on-One Counseling Session with Renee
2024-11-04 15:00 - 15:30, 2024-11-04 15:30 - 16:00, 2024-11-04 16:00 - 16:30 | C-Building, Room C-102: Admissions Workshop Room, 29-10 Thomson Ave, Queens, NY, 11101, United States
This is an opportunity to have all your Admissions questions answered. You can check the status of your application, discuss your Admissions options, and find out why LaGuardia is the right choice for your future during this one on one counseling session.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact Renee Daniels at rdaniels@lagcc.cuny.edu.

"Make it happen Monday" Transfer Credit Pre-Evaluation Session
2024-11-04 16:00 - 17:00 | C-Building, Room C-102: Admissions Workshop Room, 29-10 Thomson Ave, Queens, NY, 11101, United States
The “Make it happen Monday” transfer credit evaluation session is your opportunity to meet one on one with a transfer credit team member and learn what credits may transfer to our college before you apply.
For the session to be completed, we ask that you bring a copy of all your previous college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
Note: At this time, applicants with foreign transcripts from outside of the U.S. may not be eligible for these sessions. We require a translation and will determine eligibility on a case by case basis for foreign college transcripts.
Please note that the preliminary evaluation is based on your intended major, and the maximum number of credits that can be transferred toward an associate degree is 30.
It’s also important to know that these evaluations are preliminary and considered unofficial. An official transfer credit evaluation will be completed after you are admitted to the college.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact creditevaluation@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Admissions Adult Learner In-Person Information Session
2024-11-04 17:00 - 18:00 | C-Building, Room C-102: Admissions Workshop Room, 29-10 Thomson Ave, Queens, NY, 11101, United States
Are you 25 years or older? Have you considered going to college, changing your career, or increasing your personal enrichment? Achievement of any of these goals is within your reach at LaGuardia Community College.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact Renee Daniels at rdaniels@lagcc.cuny.edu.

University of Mount Saint Vincent College Visit
2024-11-06 10:00 - 14:00 | E-Building, Atrium, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Thinking about Transferring out? Stop by the E-Atrium tabling on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to meet with a representative of the University of Mount Saint Vincent to discuss admissions and academic programs.
For more information, contact Elizabeth Pizarro-Laude at epizarro-laude@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Social Science Career Day 2024
2024-11-06 14:30 - 15:30 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
Social Science classes are interesting and part of core requirements of many majors, but what can you do with a social science degree? What kind of jobs can you get? Join us on zoom to learn from Social Science professionals about the different subjects and what careers they can lead to!
Register for this event.
For more information, contact Adam Thomas at adam.thomas58@lagcc.cuny.edu or koun Eum at keum@lagcc.cuny.edu.

’24 Election Debrief for Students
2024-11-06 14:30 - 16:00 | E-Building, E-500, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Join us for a discussion about the 2024 Elections. This has been one of the most contentious, divisive, energized elections in US history. We’ve been bombarded with ads, text messages, news reports, and opinions that have driven discussions on many levels. LaGuardia students are invited to share their views, concerns and thoughts about the Presidential election. Please join us.
The post-election debrief will be moderated by Dr. Alexis McLean, Vice President for Student Affairs.
For more information, contact Dr. Alexis McLean at amclean@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Brown Bag Series: Recognizing and Responding to Students in Distress
2024-11-06 15:00 - 16:00 | 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.
Ever notice students in distress in your classroom and not sure about the next step? In this workshop, we will address verbal and non-verbal cues, early warning signs, how to use effective in the moment techniques, establishing healthy boundaries, and how to support students who may be in a crisis situation. Resources to support students in distress will also be shared, including resources at LaGuardia and other resources across NYC.
All are invited to attend.
Register for this event.
For more information, view the flyer or contact Jennifer Mitchell Mayer at jmitchell-mayer@lagcc.cuny.edu and Dianne Gordon-Conyers at dconyers@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Book Discussion with Arianna Davis
2024-11-06 15:00 - 16:30 | M-Building, M-118, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Join us for a conversation about books with Arianna Davis. Arianna Davis is the Editorial Director of TODAY.com, the website for the TODAY Show. She is also the author of “What Would Frida Do? A Guide to Living Boldly,” inspired by the life of the iconic artist Frida Kahlo. In 2018, she launched and was the founding Digital Director of OprahDaily.com. She has also worked at Refinery29 and Us Weekly, and began her career at O, The Oprah Magazine.
For more information, contact Campus Life at campuslife@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Networking 101: LinkedIn, Connect, and Engage
2024-11-07 14:15 - 15:15 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
Have you set up a LinkedIn Account yet? Just getting started? Learn how to complete your header (photos, headline, summary/about) and profile (background, skills, accomplishments). Students will understand how to network through LinkedIn, Campus Engagement, and more.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact the Center for Career and Professional Development at career@lagcc.cuny.edu.
*When registering on Zoom, students must enter their Full Name and EMPLID to receive credit for participating.

Columbia University School of General Studies - In-Person Transfer Information Session
2024-11-07 14:15 - 15:15 | E-Building, E-500, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Join Columbia’ Transfer Admission Director, on Thursday, November 7 in E-500 at 2:15PM to learn more about the transfer application, strategies to set your application apart from others, and financial aid/funding opportunities.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact the Transfer Engagement Initiative at mbergin-ko@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Chat It Up: Self-Care
2024-11-07 15:00 - 16:00 | M-Building, M-114, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Explore various self-care practices that support physical, emotional, and mental health. Share strategies for incorporating self-care into daily routines.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact Rachel Romain at rcharles@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Meeting With International Guest, Dr. Katarzyna Papaja
2024-11-07 15:00 - 16:30 | E-Building, E-255, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Professor Katarzyna Papaja from University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland, will visit LaGuardia. Professor Papaja is a linguist, but she will be introducing multiple collaborative opportunities with her University. The event will be held as HyFlex.
Register to attend the event virtually.
For more information, contact Olga Aksakalova at oaksakalova@lagcc.cuny.edu.
