LaGuardia Undergraduate Research Day
2024-05-22 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Mainstage Theater, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
The LaGuardia Undergraduate Research Committee will be hosting the 7th Annual LaGuardia Undergraduate Research Day. This event will feature in-person poster presentations, providing an invaluable opportunity for students to showcase their research endeavors, share their findings, and engage in discussions with both peers and faculty members.
To learn more and to register for this event, visit the Undergraduate Research Day page.
For more information, contact Pratikkumar Rathod at prathod@lagcc.cuny.edu.

SUNY Farmingdale College: ACE Transfer Information Session
2024-05-22 14:15 - 16:00 | B-Building, B-201, 30-20 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Don’t miss out on a great opportunity! Farmingdale College, located just 35 miles from LaGuardia on Long Island will be on campus to share about the transfer student program, ACE (Advancing Completion Through Engagement) as well as transfer admissions information. All students who graduate with an associate degree and meet ACE requirements are potentially eligible for this program. If accepted into Farmingdale College ACE, you will receive financial benefits, a dedicated advisor, and textbook stipends while completing your bachelor degree.
Please note, you do not have to be a current ASAP student to be eligible for the ACE program and/or to attend this information session.
Farmingdale College accepts all degrees but STEM, Engineering, Criminal Justice, and Psychology majors are highlighted at this school.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact Josie Bergin-Ko at mbergin-ko@lagcc.cuny.edu.

AAPI Heritage Month Cultural Celebration
2024-05-22 14:15 - 16:30 | Greenway (29th Street), 29th Street & Skillman Ave, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
AAPI Heritage Month Committee presents a vibrant celebration of Asian and Asian American cultures at LaGuardia Community College. Performances include the harmonic singing of Timothy Hill, the powerful taiko drumming of Hiro Kurashima, and the dynamic dance moves of AKF Dance Studio. The latest issue of Asian American Voices, a student journal at LaGuardia, will be presented. Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring samosas, dumplings, karaage, and more. Participate in raffles for a chance to win Amazon gift cards.
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For more information, contact the AAPI Heritage Month Committee at tnagano@lagcc.cuny.edu.

AAPI non-profit organizations and NYC programs
2024-05-22 14:15 - 16:45 | Greenway (29th Street), 29th Street & Skillman Ave, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Engage with AAPI non-profit organizations as well as NYC programs for AAPI individuals during the AAPI Heritage Month Cultural Celebration. Various organizations will be showcasing their missions and services during the event.
Connect with representatives from these organizations and learn various services and assistance they offer. Whether you’re interested in community services, educational programs, health resources, or cultural activities, this interactive event provides the chance to network with those at the forefront of community engagement and support within the AAPI and NYC communities.
See the full program for a list of participating organizations.

For more information, contact the AAPI Heritage Month Committee at tnagano@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Family Pride Student Panel Discussion Event
2024-05-22 14:30 - 15:30 | Online (Zoom), NY United States, NY, United States
Do you or a family member identify as an LGBTQIA+ individual and wish to connect and support one another? Are you interested in learning how to enhance emotional resilience and psychological well-being? Join us for a virtual student panel discussion. Our student panelists will share their experiences and insights, fostering both affirmation and empowerment. Support resources will be presented as well.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact koun Eum at keum@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Taiko (Japanese Drumming) Performance
2024-05-22 14:45 - 15:00 | Greenway (29th Street), 29th Street & Skillman Ave, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
太鼓 [taiko] is a traditional form of percussion music in Japan. Taiko drums, which vary in size and shape, are played with wooden sticks called 撥 [bachi], and are often accompanied by other instruments such as flutes and cymbals. Taiko has a rich history and cultural significance in Japan, and has also gained popularity around the world as a form of performance art. Hiro Kurashima, a taiko drummer and instructor, strives to carry on the tradition of the late Grand Master Daihachi Oguchi of Osuwa-Daiko, with the intention of spreading the joy of taiko to as many people as possible. He plays traditional Japanese pieces as well as his own compositions inspired in New York, including G train. His goal is to share the joy of both traditional and contemporary taiko music with everyone so that the audience will appreciate the traditional Japanese music and culture and learn about this ancient instrument which has been played for thousands of years.
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For more information, contact the AAPI Heritage Month Committee at tnagano@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Rhythms of the Soul: Indian Dance by Ajna Dance Company
2024-05-22 15:00 - 15:15 | Greenway (29th Street), 29th Street & Skillman Ave, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
At an electrifying performance, Ajna Dance Company captivated audiences with their signature blend of Bollywood vibrancy and classical grace. Under Minila Shah’s direction, their ensemble showcased mesmerizing dances that spanned from folk traditions to cinematic Bollywood flair, spotlighting the rich diversity of Indian dance. Their skilled interpretation enthralled all, illustrating why Ajna stands as New York’s premier Indian dance company, dedicated to sharing the beauty of Indian dance with a global audience through artistic authenticity and dynamic choreography.
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For more information, contact the AAPI Heritage Month Committee at tnagano@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Anlin Wu’s Rhododendron
2024-05-22 15:15 - 15:20 | Greenway (29th Street), 29th Street & Skillman Ave, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Anlin Wu, originally a prominent stage show host for the Xuzhou Song and Dance Troupe in China, has a distinguished career in the performing arts. She has acted in the nationally released movie ”Battle of Taierzhuang” and starred in the television series “Blood-Stained Soil,” broadcasted on the China Central Television Drama Channel. Wu has also played leading roles in stage plays like “Marriage with a Delinquent,” which toured extensively in China. Her expertise in the arts is recognized in publications like “Drama Monthly” and academic journals. Recently, Wu served as a stage host and artistic director for the Chinese New Year Folk Culture Festival in New York, highlighting their ongoing contributions to cultural events internationally. Wu will be singing “Rhododendron,” a Chinese folk song that has been popular for over 50 years.
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For more information, contact the AAPI Heritage Month Committee at tnagano@lagcc.cuny.edu.

AKF Dance: Hip Hop, Jazz, & Korean pop
2024-05-22 15:30 - 15:45 | Greenway (29th Street), 29th Street & Skillman Ave, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
A.K.F Dance Studio is located in Flushing, whose membership mostly consist of Chinese or Chinese Americans. For our upcoming performance, A.K.F. will showcase dance medley that incorporates a variety of styles, including Hip Hop, Jazz, Korean pop, and Chinese pop. The performance will run for approximately 10 minutes, and A.K.F. will be remixing the songs to create a seamless and cohesive performance, as they did during our performance at LaGuardia in 2018. Thirteen highly experienced performers will be performing in this show, providing an excellent opportunity for A.K.F to showcase our talents to the audience.
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For more information, contact the AAPI Heritage Month Committee at tnagano@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Pop-Up Boutique: Free Early Childhood Items
2024-05-23 11:00 - 15:00 | C-Building, C-316, Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, New York, 11101, United States
Students are invited to the pop-up boutique to shop essential items for children age 6 months to 5 years old. Items include baby shampoo, body wash, diaper, crip, diaper bag, and clothings and more. Free to all LaGuardia Student.
For more information, contact koun Eum at keum@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Admissions Campus Tour and Information Session
2024-05-23 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-28 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-29 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.

Job/Internship Search: #Ways to Supercharge Your Job/Internship Search
2024-05-23 14:15 - 15:15 | Online (Zoom), NY United States, NY, United States
Looking to jump start your job or internship search? Nobody should search alone! Get on track and let us coach you through the job/internship search process.  Topics include how to navigate Career Connect, job search tips and more!
Register for this event.
For more information, contact the Center for Career and Professional Development at career@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Credit for Prior Learning Info Sessions - Thursdays
2024-05-23 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.

Virtual Friday One Stop Enrollment office
2024-05-24 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.

Climate & Culture Subcommittee Meeting
2024-05-24 11:00 - 12:00 | NY
The Strategic Planning Climate & Culture Subcommittee will meet this Friday, May 24, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. to discuss plans on how best to engage the community in addressing goals and objectives around Climate & Culture at LaGuardia. Stay tuned to learn more!
For more information, contact Jose Plasencia at ClimateCulture@CUNY907.onmicrosoft.com.

CUNY Queens Lavender Graduation
2024-05-24 13:00 - 15:00 | York College – Atrium, Guy R Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, NY, 11451, United States
A graduation celebration for LGBTQIA+ undergraduate and graduate students and their allies at Queens College, York College, Queensborough Community College, LaGuardia Community College and CUNY Law School and their guests will be held on Friday, May 24th, 2024, to honor the academic achievements and contributions of our esteemed graduates.

Free Portraits: 1 p.m.
Ceremony: 2 p.m.
Reception 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.
Register for this event (Deadline May 17, 2024)
For more information, contact Nathan tosh at ntosh@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Choosing a Career: So Many Options... Where Do I Start?
2024-05-28 14:15 - 15:15 | Online (Zoom), NY United States, NY, United States
In this session, students will discover strategies to clarify their interests, learn about career options and related majors, as well as about online tools available to LaGuardia students. (Open To All Majors)
Register for this event.
For more information, contact the Center for Career and Professional Development at career@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Admissions Spanish Information Session
2024-05-28 15:00 - 16:00 | 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.
Regístrese para este evento.
Para mas informacion contacte: admissions@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Insurance Enrollment
2024-05-29 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.

LHI: Spring 2024: Student Showcase
2024-05-29 11:00 - 13:00 | E-Building, E-500, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Join the LaGuardia Humanitarian Initiative Student Showcase to celebrate the yearlong accomplishments of our students, staff, and faculty who made local and global impact through various pedagogical, experiential, and community outreach projects!
For more information, contact humani@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Tai Chi (In Person)
2024-05-29 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.

Credit for Prior Learning Info Sessions - Wednesdays
2024-05-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Online (Zoom), NY United States, NY, United States

SSM Job Information Session (Instagram)
2024-05-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Online, NY, United States
The Student Success Mentor Program is now hiring enrolled students at LaGuardia Community College or senior colleges. Get ready to enhance your professional skill set and make a significant difference in the lives of new students at LaGuardia Community College. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to grow both personally and professionally!
Instagram: @StudentSuccessMentors
For more information, contact Estefany Gonzaga at egonzaga@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Be Kind to Your Mind: Mindfulness Pop up Event
2024-05-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Cobblestone Courtyard, Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
A pop-up event that allows students to join the community to learn about the benefits of mindfulness meditation. Practice a guided meditation and engage in community. Take away resources to support a mindfulness practice. Mindfulness meditation practices will reset every 15 minutes.
For more information, contact Ellen Quish at equish@lagcc.cuny.edu.

In Our Own Voice: A Partnership With NAMI
2024-05-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Online (Zoom), NY United States, NY, United States
A unique and powerful public presentation that offers insight into the hope and recovery possible for people living with a mental health condition. Two trained volunteers who both live with a serious mental health condition will share their personal journeys with mental health and what helps them stay well, and humanize this often misunderstood topic by demonstrating that it’s possible—and common—to live well with mental illness.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact the Wellness Center at WellnessCenter@lagcc.cuny.edu.

LGBTQ in STEM
2024-05-29 14:00 - 16:00 | E-Building, E-242, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, United States
Join us for a panel with STEM professionals about navigating their professionals about navigating their LGBTQ identities and careers.
For more information, contact Casa de las Américas at casa@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Funfair Party
2024-05-29 16:00 - 18:00 | M-Building, M-118, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
As part of this event, engaging activities aimed at increasing club member participation have been planned. Activities include karaoke and various small games such as chess, Monopoly, checkers, UNO, Tumble Towers, and other board games. A significant aspect of the program is the painting of international flags to preserve memories. The purpose of the flag painting is to showcase the diversity of LaGuardia and to demonstrate respect for each country. Watercolors will be used by participants to represent their national flags, with the option to customize their designs creatively. The winner of the flag painting activity will be determined by popular vote, and a gift card will be awarded. The selected flags are intended to be displayed in the internal office or elsewhere on campus.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact the International Students Club at pramirez@lagcc.cuny.edu.

From The Ukrainian Frontline With Thanks
2024-05-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Little Theatre, NY, United States
The LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC) at LaGuardia Community College/CUNY (LAGCC) announces a one-night, free musical performance by Cultural Forces, a collective of Ukrainian musicians representing the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The event, titled “From the Ukrainian Frontline With Thanks,” will take place on Wednesday, May 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Little Theater at LPAC.
The musicians of Cultural Forces have firsthand experience with the harsh realities of war, having fought as members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the war with Russia. Through sharing their music and personal stories, they aim to showcase the resilience of the Ukrainian people and foster understanding and unity among diverse communities.
The performance at LPAC is part of Cultural Forces’ 40-day U.S. tour, which includes showcases in Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C., and additional cities across the United States.
Register for this event.
