LaGuardia Community College

NYFAF at 10 - Virtual Edition
2025-05-16 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual, NY, United States
We are excited to announce the 10th virtual edition of the New York Forum of Amazigh Film (NYFAF) on Friday, May 16, 2025. This year’s theme is: ‘NYFAF at 10: A Decade of Celebrating Amazigh Voices in Film.’
12 – 1 p.m. Film Discussion
A panel conversation with scholars explored the themes and contexts of the featured films.
1 – 2 p.m.
Book discussion: Amazigh Cinema: An Introduction to North African Indigenous Film (2025) University of Regina Press. The editiors, the contributors, and guest scholars will engage in a discussion about the book and the future of Amazigh studies.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact Habiba Boumlik at hboumlik@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Gods Love We Deliver Volunteer Opportunity
2025-05-16 12:30 - 16:00 | Kitchen Projects, 166 Avenue of the Americas, New York, 10013, United States
Join the CCPD staff members in a satisfying day of giving back to the community. Each volunteer must create an individual account through the following link and be registered for the shift at least one week before the shift to ensure entry to the building day of.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact the Center for Career and Professional Development at career@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Love and Information
2025-05-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-17 14:30 - 17:00, 2025-05-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-18 14:30 - 17:00, 2025-05-19 14:30 - 17:00 | M-Building, M-122 (Black Box Theater), Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, New York, 11101, United States
The theatre program is thrilled to announce our spring production of Caryl Churchill’s Love and Information. Love and Information is a kaleidoscopic play that explores our human need for connection in a world saturated by data and social media. Written by acclaimed playwright Caryl Churchill, the work unfolds through brief, self-contained scenes that explore how information shapes, transforms, connects, and fragments our lives. Under the direction of Professor JR Caldwell and featuring lighting design by Professor and Theatre Program Director Christopher Weston, a versatile ensemble of 14 actors will take on multiple roles, with each performer bringing 7-8 different characters to life throughout the production.
Location:

Black Box Theatre (Room M-122)

Event Dates:

Monday, May 12 at 5pm (FREE open dress)
Wednesday, May 14 at 2:30pm & 7:00pm: $10 for General, $8 for Student
Friday, May 16 at 7:00pm: $10 for General, $8 for Student
Saturday, May 17 at 2:30pm & 7:00pm: $10 for General, $8 for Student
Sunday, May 18 at 2:30pm: $10 for General, $8 for Student
Monday, May 19 at 2:30pm: $10 for General, $8 for Student

Purchase tickets.
For more information, contact James Caldwell at jcaldwell@lagcc.cuny.edu or the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center at lpacboxoffice@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Brown Bag Series: Mental Health First Aid Training
2025-05-19 09:30 - 17:00 | Room location will be shared after registration
Presented by the Working Group on Student Conduct and Academic Integrity.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training, is an evidence-based training designed to help participants identify and assist students and other members of the community who may be struggling with a mental health challenge. This training gives you the skills you need to feel confident in your ability to reach out and provide initial support to someone in need. Participants will receive a nationally recognized Mental Health First Aid certification upon completion of the training.
Open to Faculty and Staff.
Register in advance for this training, please email: Desiree Rodriguez, LMHC desrodriguez@lagcc.cuny.edu
For more information, contact Dianne Gordon-Conyers at dconyers@lagcc.cuny.edu.

The English Department’s Sabbatical Discussion
2025-05-19 12:00 - 13:15 | E-Building, E-103B, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, 11101, United States
On May 19, from 12-1:15 p.m., a searching and intimate conversation in E103B will highlight LaGuardia College’s English Department faculty and their research. Dr. Joy Sanchez-Taylor will discuss Dispelling Fantasies: Authors of Color Reimagine a Genre (forthcoming from OSU Press in July 2025) and Dr. Thomas Fink will explore Reading Poetry with College and University Students during the height of COVID 19. Seating is limited, so please contact Dr. Paul Fess or Dr. Rochelle Spencer, for in-person meetings or for more information about the Zoom meeting. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information, contact Paul Fess at pfess@lagcc.cuny.edu or Rochelle Spencer at rspencer@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Sesiones Informativas en Español
2025-05-19 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.

Admissions Adult Learner Virtual Information Session
2025-05-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
Are you 25 years or older? Have you considered going to college, changing your career, or enhancing 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.

CUNY EDGE 20 Minute Info Sessions
2025-05-20 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.

Admissions Campus Tour and Information Session
2025-05-21 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.

Housing in NYC: Past and Present a Student Showcase
2025-05-21 11:00 - 12:00 | E-Building, Poolside Cafe, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
I am thrilled to invite you to The LaGuardia and Wagner Archives’ Student Showcase, “Housing in NYC: Past and Present,” on Wednesday, May 21st, at 11:00 AM in the Poolside Cafe. The students have researched, written, and photographed a variety of fascinating projects about housing and home in the city.
The projects touch on topics such as housing asylum seekers, the privatization of public housing, and immigrant groups making homes in restaurants and other community spaces.
Please join us for this fun and informative event to support our dedicated student scholars.
For more information, contact Molly Rosner at mrosner@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Tai Chi (In-Person)
2025-05-21 11:45 - 12:45 | E-Building, E-155, Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, New York, 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 Wednesday 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.

Mindfulness Meditation Wednesdays (In-Person)
2025-05-21 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.

Allyship and Safety Training for LGBTQIA+ Communities
2025-05-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
The Women’s Center & LGBTQ+ Hub is collaborating with a current LaGuardia student to facilitate an Allyship and Safety Training for LGBTQIA+ Communities. The training will go over terminology, exploration of gender and sex differences, and explain a bit about NYC Human Rights Law and how LaGuardia is an entity that complies with that as it relates to sex and gender discrimination.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact the Women’s Center & LGBTQ+ Hub at womencenter@lagcc.cuny.edu.

LaGuardia Undergraduate Research Day
2025-05-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Mainstage Theater, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
LaGuardia’s Undergraduate Research Day is dedicated to promoting and facilitating research experiences for students. This is an interdisciplinary and collaborative research conference where students from different areas of research showcase their research work.
This year, the 8th annual Undergraduate Research Day will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the Mainstage Theater Lobby (2nd floor of E-building) from 2– 5 p.m.
This is an in-person poster presentation event.
Important Dates:

Sunday, April 27: Deadline to submit Abstracts.
Sunday, May 4: Deadline to submit posters.
Monday, May 19: Registration deadline to attend the in-person event.
Wednesday, May 21: In-Person poster presentation

For more information, visit laguardia.edu/undergraduate-research-day or email Pratikkumar Rathod at prathod@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Spring 2025 Transfer Information Session
2025-05-21 14:30 - 16:00 | E-Building, E-111, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
You’re invited to attend a transfer information session on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 2:30 PM in Room E-111.
Gain valuable insights to enhance your transfer knowledge, prepare effectively for the transfer process, and explore available programs and scholarship opportunities.
For more information, contact Elizabeth Pizarro-Laude at epizarro-laude@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Phi Theta Kappa Informational Sessions
2025-05-21 15:30 - 16:30 | M-Building, M-106, Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
The officers of Alpha Theta Phi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa invite all LaGuardia students, faculty, and staff to join them on Wednesdays at M-106 from 3:30-4:30 PM to learn about the benefits of PTK, what it takes to become a student leader, and much more!
Looking for a sense of community with your fellow students? PTK is a great place to make new friends and plan fun outings together!
Not a member? Feel free to join us! Everyone is always welcome to our general meetings. Not eligible to become a member, but are interested in a leadership role? Apply to become a provisional member as you work on acheiving a 3.5 GPA and you can be a part of the executive team.
Refreshments will be served at some of the events and we will throw in a raffle or two to give you a chance to win PTK merch. An election Info Session is on 4/23 and the Election of the 2025-2026 officer team will be held 5/7.
For more information, contact Phi Theta Kappa at ptk@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Sports & Tech Career Panel
2025-05-21 16:00 - 17:30 | Citi Field, 41 Seaver Wy, Flushing, NY, 11368, United States
Curious about what it’s like to work behind the scenes in sports or tech? Come hear from industry insiders from the New York Mets and top IT professionals about their career journeys, tips for breaking into the field, and how YOU can turn your passion into a profession.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact Amanda Clarke at aclarke@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Mindfulness Meditation Wednesdays
2025-05-21 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.

Mindfulness Meditation Thursdays
2025-05-22 12:00 - 12:30 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States

Eating Disorder Awareness
2025-05-22 14:00 - 15:00 | E-Building, E-500, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
The Nutrition & Culinary Management Program, in collaboration with the Psychology Program, is hosting an Eating Disorder Awareness event on Wednesday, May 22, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. in Room E-500.
Join us for an open conversation with faculty experts Quinn Haisley, RDN (Nutrition & Culinary Management) and Dr. Vanessa M. Bing (Psychology), as they explore eating disorders from both the nutritional and psychological perspectives.
Students will gain a deeper understanding of the signs, impacts, and support strategies related to disordered eating, with time for Q&A and discussion. This event is free and open to all students.
For more information, contact Cynthia Vazquez at cvazquez@lagcc.cuny.edu.

CUNY Queens Lavender Graduation
2025-05-22 14:00 - 16:00 | NY
A graduation celebration for LGBTQIA+ and Ally undergraduate and graduate students from Queensborough Community College, LaGuardia Community College, Queens College, York College, and CUNY Law School will be held on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025, to honor their academic achievements and contributions.
1:00 pm free portraits
2:00 pm ceremony
Reception and flag-raising event to follow
Graduates will be presented with certificates and lavender honor cords at the ceremony. Graduates may pick up their free rainbow tassels and free framed portraits during the reception.
Graduate registration is required.
The deadline to register is Friday, May 16, 2025.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact the Women’s Center & LGBTQ+ Hub at womencenter@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Brooklyn College Pop-Up Transfer Fair
2025-05-22 14:15 - 16:15 | E-Building, E-242, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, United States
Are you interested in applying to Brooklyn College or were you accepted for Summer or Fall 2025?
Brooklyn College’s departments and offices will be on campus on Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 2:15 PM – 4:15 PM in E-242. At this pop-up transfer fair, you will have the opportunity to speak with Brooklyn’s representatives about your transfer process and get hands-on support to ease the process.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact the Transfer Engagement Initiative Team at transfer@lagcc.cuny.edu, or visit the Brooklyn College Transfer Website.

Women in the Arts: Scherezade Garcia
2025-05-22 15:00 - 16:30 | M-Building, M-144, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Join us for a fascinating visual arts discussion with Scherezade García, a talented painter, printmaker, and installation artist. Scherezade’s work explores important themes like migration, history, and cultural politics. Her art has been showcased in global exhibitions and is part of major collections, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum. As a co-founder of Dominican York Proyecto GRÁFICA, she has made a significant impact in the art world.
For more information, contact Casa de las Américas at casa@lagcc.cuny.edu.

MoneyBoss: A Student’s Guide to Identity Theft
2025-05-22 16:30 - 17:30 | E-Building, Poolside Cafe, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Patrice Francois of the Ridgewood Savings Bank will take students through tips to prevent your identity from being stolen.
For more information, contact Anne O’Reilly at moreilly@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Virtual Friday One Stop Enrollment Office (Zoom)
2025-05-23 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.

Changing Lives Through Sight: Dr. Sanduk Ruit
2025-05-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Mainstage Theater, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Join us for a transformative event featuring Dr. Sanduk Ruit, a world-renowned humanitarian and eye surgeon from Nepal, whose innovative work has restored sight to over a million people in underserved regions. From rural Nepal to the global stage, Dr. Ruit’s story is one of grit, compassion, and purpose.
Hosted by the Nepali Student Association (NSA) at LaGuardia, this event is a rare opportunity to engage with a true changemaker. Whether you’re a student, educator, health professional, or global citizen, this evening will inspire you to think about how one person can truly make a difference.
For more information, contact the Nepali Student Association (NSA) Club at sujal.mahaseth90@lagcc.cuny.edu.
