LaGuardia Community College

Interview Preparation: Practice make permanent: Sharpen Your Virtual Interview Skills
2023-10-10 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Online (Zoom), 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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For more information, contact CCPD at career@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Education and Language Acquisition Zoom Information Session
2023-10-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
Explore the dynamic world of Education and Language Acquisition at LaGuardia! Our multidisciplinary department offers Teacher Education, Modern Languages, and Academic ESL programs. We’re committed to internationalizing the curriculum and to fostering a rich exchange of ideas among faculty in language, literature, and education.
Our courses cover educational theory, world languages, linguistics, and more. Our curriculum will prepare you for a culturally diverse world. Discover degree programs in Education, TESOL/Linguistics, Deaf Studies, and International Studies. Unleash your potential with us!
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For more information, contact admissions@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Boat People: A Conversation
2023-10-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
Join us for a conversation with Mayra Santos-Febres, author of the award-winning poetry collection “Boat People” and Vanessa Perez-Rosario. They will discuss the inspiration for the book and the themes of immigration and belonging that are explored in the book. Join us!
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For more information, contact Casa de las Américas at casa@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Virtual Yoga
2023-10-11 08:30 - 09:30 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
This class will focus on alignment, opening up space in the body, using breathing to release tightness and increase concentration. Open to all skill levels. Open to all students, faculty and staff.
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For more information, contact Wellnesscenter@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Student Technology Mentor Workshops
2023-10-11 10:30 - 11:30 | B-Building, B-219, NY, United States
The Student Technology Mentor (STM) program is offering a series of technology workshops for students covering different applications such as including MS Excel, MS Word, Cloud storage (CUNY One Drive, Dropbox), and more. These sessions are a great opportunity for students to learn the basics of these applications and use them for course assignments or other projects.
For more information and to register please visit https://lagcc-cuny.digication.com/techworkshops/home-1

Tabling QSAC Information Session
2023-10-11 11:00 - 16:00 | E-Building, Lobby, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
QSA (Quality Services for the autism Community) is a New York City and long Island-based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities and meaningful way by offering person-centered services.
Visit the QSAC recruiter at this tabling session to learn about available job and internship opportunities.
For more information, contact career@lagcc.cuny.edu.

National Coming Out Day
2023-10-11 12:00 - 14:30 | E-Building, Poolside Cafe, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Out and/or questioning? Join us to share coming out stories, offer tips, and support friends who are thinking about coming out.
This event is organized by the Women’s Center and LGBTQIA Safe Zone Hub in partnership with the Queer and Fierce Student Club and the Fine Arts Club.

For more information, contact Nathan Tosh at ntosh@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Citibank: Introduction to Financial Literacy
2023-10-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
In collaboration with local community partners, we provide access to financial education to enable growth and economic progress in understanding communities.
Introduction to Financial Literacy Workshop Agenda:

Budgeting
Savings
Managing credit
Debt Management
Avoiding Financial Scams

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For more information, contact CCPD at career@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Phi Theta Kappa New Member Orientation
2023-10-11 14:30 - 16:00 | E-Building, E-111, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
All PTK members and students interested in the honor society of the two-year school, join us for a celebration of our chapter and your accomplishments. You will learn about PTK opportunities like transfer scholarships, meet your new officer team, and sign up to get involved in your chapter Alpha Theta Phi!
For more information, contact ptk@lagcc.cuny.edu.

U.S. DOT Bonding Education Program
2023-10-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Online, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
The USDOT Bonding Education Program (BEP) is designed to prepare business owners to increase their bonding capacity, which is vital for success in the construction industry. This program offers workshops, at no cost, with a minimum of 10 hours of training in Building Capacity.
It also includes one-on-one sessions with bonding experts and guidance from industry professionals to help small and disadvantaged businesses compile the necessary components for a bond application. By participating in this program, businesses can enhance their chances of winning contracts by providing customers with the assurance that they have the capability to complete the project.
For more information, contact sbtrc@lagcc.cuny.edu or visit bondingeducationprogram.com.

Networking 101: Linkedin, Connect, and Engage
2023-10-12 11:00 - 12:00 | 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.
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For more information, contact CCPD at career@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Campus Life’s Lunch and Learn
2023-10-12 13:00 - 14:00 | M-Building, M-118, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Hungry for knowledge and a delicious meal? Join us for an exciting Lunch and Learn event! Expand your horizons while savoring some tasty bites. Discover intriguing insights, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and enjoy a satisfying lunch! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to feed your mind and your appetite. Mark your calendar and bring your appetite for knowledge!
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For more information, contact campuslife@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Being 3 by Carla Tomassini
2023-10-12 13:00 - 16:00 | E-Building, E-111, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
In collaboration with the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Option, The Women’s Center invites Carla Tomassini, an artist from Puerto Rico to present Being 3, a piece that brings together photography and poetry about healing deep ancestral wounds. Join us for a viewing of Being 3, dialogue, and a support circle.
For more information, contact the Wellness Center at WellnessCenter@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Admissions In-Person Campus Tour
2023-10-12 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-13 15:00 - 16:00 | C-Building, Room C-102: Admissions Workshop Room, 29-10 Thomson Ave, Queens, NY, 11101, United States
Campus tours are a unique opportunity to see in person our facilities. They are 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.
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For more information, contact admissions@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Spanish In-Person Information Session
2023-10-12 17:00 - 18:00 | C-Building, Room C-102: Admissions Workshop Room, 29-10 Thomson Ave, Queens, NY, 11101, United States
En LaGuardia, celebramos nuestro cuerpo estudiantil diverso, que representa más de 150 países diferentes y más de 96 idiomas diferentes.
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.
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Para mas informacion contacte admissions@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Criminal Justice In-Person Information Session
2023-10-13 11:30 | C-Building, Room C-102: Admissions Workshop Room, 29-10 Thomson Ave, Queens, NY, 11101, United States
Discover your path to justice and explore a world of possibilities with our Criminal Justice in-person information session! Join us to insights from experienced professionals in the field and learn about our Dual/Joint degree program with John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to pave the way for your future.
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CREAR Kick-Off: Setting Expectations For Group and Individual Meetings
2023-10-13 12:00 - 13:00 | M-Building, MB-06, 31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Come join us for a fun event, food will be provided.
Come make new friends, get familiar with the college campus resources, and get guided by mentors.
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For more information, contact vrecalde@lagcc.cuny.edu.

SkillBuilder Workshop on Cyber Security
2023-10-13 13:30 - 14:30 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
October being Cyber Security Awareness month therefore, we are offering this workshop to help students learn about the importance of cyber security and the measures they can take to protect themselves.
Presenter: Jason Bryan, Chief Information Officer (CIO, Department of Information Technology, LaGuardia Community College)
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For more information, contact Neetu Kaushik at nkaushik@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Everybody by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
2023-10-15 14:30 - 19:30 | LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, 31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, 11101, United States
Inspired by the 15th century morality play Everyman, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ play follows Everybody as they travel down a road toward life’s greatest mystery and confront the inevitable (their death). An unpredictable, hilarious, and inventive inquiry into the ways we cope with our own mortality.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Wed. Nov. 15th at 2:30pm Open Dress Rehearsal (free performance) & 7:30pm
Fri. Nov. 17th at 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Sat, Nov. 18th at 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Mon. Nov. 20th at 12:00pm
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The Center for Human Development and Family Services, INC. Tabling Information Session
2023-10-16 11:00 - 14:00 | E-Building, Atrium, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Visit a recruiter at this tabling session to learn about this organization, their services, and available positions.
The Center for human Development and Family Services, INC is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, Community-Based Organization. Established in 2022, CHDFS has demonstrated outstanding levels of care and helping New York families and communities struggling to survive in some of the poorest and most underrepresented communities.
For more information, contact the Center for Career and Professional Development at ccpd@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Admissions In-Person Bangla Information Session
2023-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 | C-Building, Room C-102: Admissions Workshop Room, 29-10 Thomson Ave, Queens, NY, 11101, United States
At LaGuardia, we celebrate our diverse student body, which represents over 150 different countries and over 96 different languages. The Bangla Information session is a great opportunity 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.
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For more information, contact admissions@lagcc.cuny.edu.

MoneyBoss: Long-Term Financial Investments for College Students
2023-10-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
Join Professors Jennifer Arroyo, Neetu Kaushik, and Javier Serna as they take students through the various strategies, tools, and resources to understand long-term financial investments
Presenters:

Prof. Jennifer Arroyo, Business & Technology department
Prof. Neetu Kaushik, Social Sciences (Economics) department
Prof. Javier Serna, Business & Technology department

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For more information, visit guides.laguardia.edu/moneyboss.

CREAR and BMEC: Creating a Supportive Group
2023-10-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
Come join us for a fun event, food will be provided and you will have an opportunity to connect and support student academic successes and challenges.
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For more information, contact vrecalde@lagcc.cuny.edu.

"Make it Happen Monday" Transfer Credit Evaluation Session
2023-10-16 16:00 - 18:00 | 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.
Important note: You must bring a copy of all of your previous college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are okay) and the transcripts must be from a college or University in the U.S. If you do not bring all of your transcripts we will be unable to complete the session.
Applicants with foreign transcripts from outside the U.S. are not eligible for these sessions.
Please also note the preliminary evaluation is based on the degree selected, and the maximum # of credits is 30 for an associate degree. Also note these evaluations are preliminary and we cannot guarantee that all of the credits offered will transfer upon applying to the college.
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For more information, contact creditevaluation@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Nutrition and Culinary Management Zoom Virtual Information Session
2023-10-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
Get ready to nourish your passion for food and health with the Nutrition and Culinary Management Program! This program offers an Associate of Applied Science degree through the Health Sciences Department, with the option to choose between the Nutrition or Culinary Management track. You’ll gain invaluable knowledge in sanitation and safety principles, food procurement, sustainability, and human resource management. Join us for an information session to learn more about this dynamic program!
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LIM College Visit
2023-10-17 10:00 - 12:00 | E-Building, Atrium, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
LIM College will provide information about Academic Programs and Admission Process.

Resume Writing Workshop
2023-10-17 11:00 - 12:00 | 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 a maximum impact in a competitive job market.
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For more information, contact CCPD at career@lagcc.cuny.edu.

St. Nicks Alliance Tabling Information Session
2023-10-17 11:00 - 14:00 | E-Building, Atrium, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Join these Tabling Information Session to learn more about available job opportunities with St. Nicks Alliance Workforce Development.
St Nicks Alliance Workforce Development assists individuals with training or adult education to move from unemployment to careers and jobs with sustainable wages improving their economic status. Our services range from employment-contextualized ESOL, Digital/ Computer Literacy, Adult Basic Education (ABE) and High School Equivalency (HSE) to workplace success skills training and job placement. Our skills training offers employer- linked vocational training with a focus on career occupations in the green trades, healthcare, technology and financial/ customer services sectors.
For more information, contact the Center for Career and Professional Development at ccpd@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Tai Chi
2023-10-17 11:45 - 12:45 | E-Building, Room E-155 (Inside the Swimming Pool Area), Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 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. Open to all students, faculty and staff. Please wear comfortable clothing that allows for easy movement.
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For more information and to receive weekly event updates and reminders, please email us at Wellnesscenter@lagcc.cuny.edu.
