LaGuardia Community College

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Celebration
2024-05-13 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | E-Building, Poolside Cafe, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
This event is dedicated to highlighting our CPL advocates, supporters, and our LaGuardia faculty who have contributed to the growth and success of our students.
Join us as we celebrate the academic milestones and recognize the remarkable achievements of our students who have been awarded CPL credits, significantly advancing their journey towards degree completion.
We look forward to your presence!
Register for this event.
For more information, contact Nedelka Sotelo at gsotelo@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Admissions Campus Tour and Information Session
2024-05-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-08 14:00 - 15:00 | 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.

One-on-One Admissions Counseling Session
2024-05-13 14:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Grand Canyon University College Visit
2024-05-13 11:00 - 13:00 | E-Building, Atrium, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Come by the E-Atrium tabling and meet with a representative of Grand Canyon University to discuss Admissions and Academic Programs.
For more information, contact Elizabeth Pizarro-Laude at epizarro-laude@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Health Awareness Panel Discussions
2024-05-13 10:30 - 14:00 | E-Building, E-111, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Come participate in these discussions to:

Gain insights into health and wellness-related education and professions
Learn how to raise awareness about health issues
Work to create a LaGuardia Community College Culture of Health

Panelists include students, scholars, educators, advocates, local community members from organizations and institutions, and Health faculty from across CUNY.
Panel I: “Transfer & Transitions: Exploring Program Options at Senior Colleges” 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Panel II: “Understanding the Journey: Reflections from Alumni” 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Panel III: “Future Possibilities: Possible Careers & Professional Trajectory” 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
For more information, contact Dr. Justin Brown, Dr. Tameka Battle, or Barbara Hart.

LaGuardia Undergraduate Philosophy and Social Science Conference
2024-05-13 09:30 - 17:00 | E-Building, E-242, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, United States
Join us to support your fellow students and alumnus as they present their own original project or research. Admission is Free and lunch will be provided.
Keynote speaker: Dr. Esther Rosario at Dartmouth College.
For more information, contact Koun Eum at keum@lagcc.cuny.edu.

New York City College of Technology (City Tech) Transfer Student Open House
2024-05-11 11:00 - 13:00 | City Tech: Academic Complex, Jay Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11201, United States
The New York City College of Technology (City Tech) will host its Open House. During the in person Open House students and their families can learn more about our majors, tour our facilities, meet with faculty and staff members, financial aid officers, current students, alumni, and much more.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact Josie Bergin-Ko at mbergin-ko@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Campus Life's Spirit Week: Karaoke/Game Night
2024-05-10 15:00 - 17:00 | E-Building, Atrium, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Join campus life as we go all out for spirit week! We’ve got the games and the Karaoke machine! Bring yourself and invite your friends so we can show school spirit the right way! All students are welcome!
Register for this event.
For more information, contact Campus Life at campuslife@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Virtual Friday One Stop Enrollment office
2024-05-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Online (Zoom), NY United States, 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.

Mental Health First Aid Training for Students
2024-05-10 09:30 - 17:30 | Location will be shared upon registration
A FREE evidenced-based training offered by the Wellness Center to help participants identify and assist students and other members of the community who may be struggling with a mental health challenge.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact the Wellness Center at WellnessCenter@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Credit for Prior Learning Info Sessions - Thursdays
2024-05-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Online (Zoom), NY United States, NY, United States
Join our CPL office specialists to discover valuable information about CPL and the benefits of having gained demonstrated college-level learning outside the traditional college classroom. Through a robust academic process evaluating standardized exams, industry credentials, military training, institutionally designed challenge examinations, and portfolio assessment, CPL awards college credits with integrity making a direct impact on the degree of study where LaGuardia students gain momentum toward completion of degree while saving time and money.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact the Office for Credit for Prior Learning at CPL@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Campus Life's Spirit Week: Crafty Day Corkboard Designs
2024-05-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Skylight Room, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Come create a mood board with us! Whether you’re making a collage for your summer bucket list or your 5-year plan, Campus Life has got you covered! We will give you everything you need for this crafty and fun project. All students are welcome!
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For more information, contact Campus Life at campuslife@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Interview Preparation: Practice make permanent: Sharpen Your Virtual Interview Skills
2024-05-09 14:15 - 15:15 | Online (Zoom), NY United States, NY, United States
This session introduces the do’s and don’ts of successful interviews and provides tips for successful interview preparation, performance, and follow up. The workshop will cover tips to master different types of interviews, strategies for handling challenging questions, and confidence boosters.
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Building Safer Relationships and Community
2024-05-09 13:00 - 14:30 | E-Building, E-501, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, 11101, United States
Join us for a five-part workshop series on Thursdays, 1:00 – 2:30 PM in Room E-501. These programs are hosted by the Mount Sinai Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention (SAVI) Program.
Register for these events.
Empower You Kahoot: Sexual Violence 101 (4/4) – Join us for an overview of student rights and resources as we debunk common myths around sexual assault. Bring a friend for a Kahoot game review to show off your knowledge!
Bystander Intervention: Interrupting Violence in Your Communities (4/11) – How do I help keep my community safe? How do I intervene in violence? Join us for a workshop on bystander intervention where we’ll talk all things strategy so you can be a prosocial bystander. We recommend attending Empower You Kahoot: Sexual Violence 101 in advance.
Empower You Kahoot: Community Impacts, Community Supports (4/18) – Join us to learn about how sexual violence impacts specific communities and explore the intersections of oppression and sexual violence. You’ll learn about organizations that can support your communities and peers through Kahoot.
Disability and Bodily Autonomy (5/2) – What is disability justice? Why is it important? What does bodily autonomy have to do with it? Join us for a discussion on disability, bodily autonomy, and consent. We’ll talk about disability models, care networks, and more!
Gender-Based Violence (5/9) – Let’s discuss how transforming gender norms can help us work toward ending gender-based violence. We’ll talk about how trans oppression and sexual violence intersect.
For more information, contact Nathan Tosh at ntosh@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Tabling Event with Trusting Hands Home Care Agency
2024-05-09 12:30 - 15:30 | E-Building, Atrium, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Please join us in this tabling event with Trusting Hands Home Care Agency. Their mission is to keep families together. They facilitate this by sending qualified, reliable, professional staff to their patient’s home or school (LPN, RN & HHA). They empathize with families having to make tough decisions regarding caring for a loved one and using our services will help alleviate some of that stress.
For more information, contact the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) at career@lagcc.cuny.edu.

MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) In-Person Transfer Information Session
2024-05-09 12:00 - 14:00 | E-Building, E-242, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, United States
Join us for an informative afternoon with a MIT transfer admission representative to learn more about MIT, transfer application guidance, financial aid, followed by Q&A.
MIT is a leading research university with top-ranking programs in STEM. Please refer to the university website to learn more about these programs.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact Josie Bergin-Ko at mbergin-ko@lagcc.cuny.edu.

CREAR: Charlas
2024-05-09 11:00 - 12:00 | M-Building, MB-06, 31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Charla’s event brings people together to chat about important topics, meet new friends, and learn from mentors. Each session includes a lively talk on a current issue, sparking engaging conversations and friendships. Whether it’s about the environment, society, or technology, Charla’s event is all about learning and connecting.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact Valerie Recalde at vrecalde@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Creative Writing Read-A-Thon
2024-05-08 14:30 - 16:30 | Cobblestone Courtyard, Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Join us to read your stories, poems, and creative writing! Students, faculty, and staff are all welcome.
Faculty, students, and staff are invited to share up to 5 minutes of an original creative work. Everyone is also welcome to simply come and listen to your friends, colleagues, and students read their work.
Register to read your work.
For more information, contact Noam Scheindlin at nscheindlin@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Math is everywhere HyFlex Event
2024-05-08 14:15 - 16:15 | E-Building, Atrium, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Math is Everywhere are college competitions for displaying research projects that contain math content. Students from across the LaGuardia College in different majors and courses are invited to prepare (under the supervision of their professors) and submit their projects for competition.
This is a math related co-curricular students’ competition event. Come enjoy the presentations and showcases. Food and snacks will be provided. The winners will be awarded with a gift card. The event will be in a hyflex mode.
Register for this event.
Submit your project.
For more information, contact Lucie Mingla at lmingla@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Mental Health Awareness Month and Self-Care Fair
2024-05-08 14:00 - 16:30 | C-Building, 1st Floor Lobby, 29-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, NY, 11101, United States
Take a break from your day with some relaxing self-care activities! Join the Wellness Center for a variety of self-care activities, training opportunity and resources to support your mental well-being. Additionally, LaGuardia ASAP will be participating in this resource fair along with other self-care activities. Don’t miss out!
Everyone is encouraged to wear a green shirt — #PaintTheSchoolGreen for mental health awareness month!
For more information, contact the Wellness Center at WellnessCenter@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Feel Good Do Good Series
2024-05-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Online (Zoom), NY United States, NY, United States
The Multicultural Exchange (BMEC) invites you to a 4-Part Self-Care Journey to help you achieve Your Greatest Potential.
Facilitator: Geo Derice, Author/Motivational Speaker

Wednesday, May 1, 2024: Self-ish
Wednesday, May 8, 2024: Turn Down For What
Wednesday, May 15, 2024: Vision Board Event
Wednesday, May 22, 2024: Chess Not Checkers

Get a free copy of his books!

Thirst Is Real
Geo’s Gems

Register for this event.
For more information, contact Rachel Romain at rcharles@lagcc.cuny.edu.

NaNoWriMo May Write-in
2024-05-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Library Conference Room, Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Started something during National Novel Writing Month? Are you looking to finish it? Or to get ready for next NaNoWriMo? Or do you just want to write with other people? Come write with us at the library!
For more information, contact Steven Ovadia at sovadia@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Campus Life's Spirit Week: Wear Red Day
2024-05-08 13:00 - 14:00 | M-Building, Lobby, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
All faculty and staff are encouraged to wear red for Spirit Week! Campus Life will be giving out free Red Hawk T-shirts to students in the M-Lobby.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact Campus Life at campuslife@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Level Up Career Success Summit
2024-05-08 12:00 - 16:00 | E-Building, E-242, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, United States
The session will feature a combination of events geared toward students and faculty to learn about the resources on campus to help prepare students for life after LaGuardia. We will have a Career Carousel Fair, where students can visit booths and learn about on campus resources, followed by a sit-down session with presentations from various campus entities on career readiness. The summit will also feature an engaging conversation with LaGuardia alumni who will be sharing advice for students and faculty as well as reflections on their experience.
Agenda:

Career Carousel Fair + Lunch
Noon to 1pm, E-242 Atrium

Career Resource Presentations
1pm-2pm, E-242

Student panel on Careers
2:15-3:15, E-242

Career Carousel Fair
3:15-4pm, E-242 Atrium

Register for the event.
For more information, contact Jason Hendrickson at jhendrickson@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Credit for Prior Learning Info Sessions - Wednesdays
2024-05-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Online (Zoom), NY United States, NY, United States

Tai Chi (In Person)
2024-05-08 11:45 - 12:45 | E-Building, E-155, Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, New York, 11101, United States
This interactive workshop is for beginner practitioners with little or no experience in Tai Chi. Participants will learn concepts of breath awareness and alignment of body movements with breathing patterns.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact the Wellness Center at WellnessCenter@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Insurance Enrollment
2024-05-08 10:00 - 13:00 | E-Building, Atrium, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Our insurance facilitators can help you obtain free or low-cost health insurance. They are available for virtual consultations.
For more information, contact Luz Ruyol at Lruyol@lagcc.cuny.edu.
