LaGuardia Community College

AKF Dance: Hip Hop, Jazz, & Korean pop
2024-05-22 15:30 - 15:45 (America/New_York) | 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, 2024-05-30 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.
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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!
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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, 2024-05-30 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.
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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, 2024-05-31 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)
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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, 2024-05-30 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Women in Government Student Showcase
2024-05-30 11:00 - 13:00 | E-Building, E-500, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Join the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives for a student presentation of final projects for the Gardiner-Shenker Fellowship program. Political Science and Photography students will share their work. Refreshments will be served.
For more information, contact Gretchen Aguiar at gretchen.aguiar75@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Lecture and Demonstration of Washoku and Chado in Mind and Body (Michiko Tomioka, Registered Dietitian (RDN))
2024-05-30 13:00 - 14:00 | E-Building, E-501, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, 11101, United States
Unveil the tranquil beauty of Japanese tradition and its nourishing wisdom. Join us for Lecture and Demonstration of Washoku and Chado in Mind and Body, led by Ms. Michiko Tomioka.
Explore the world of Sadoh, the serene art of the tea ceremony, and explore its effects on the body and mind. The highlights of the event include:

Introduction of Chado and their nutritional impact on body and mind
Nutrition effect of Matcha and Japanese food (Washoku)
The spirit of tea ceremony (the way of tea) by Senno Rikyu, the Father of Chado

This event is hosted in collaboration with the Nutrition Culinary Management.
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For more information, contact Prof. Kyoko Toyama at kyokot@lagcc.cuny.edu.

You Were Made an Offer! Now What?
2024-05-30 14:15 - 15:15 | Online (Zoom), NY United States, NY, United States
This session will explore tips on how to navigate accepting an offer, salary negotiation, onboarding, important documents, and how to keep your job.
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For more information, contact the Center for Career and Professional Development at career@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Fun Fridays
2024-05-31 14:00 - 16:00 | C-Building, C-249, 29-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Join us for a relaxing and FUN Friday at the Wellness Center! Enjoy a variety of board game activities to refresh and relax, and receive helpful self-care tips from our counselors.
Fun Fridays at the Wellness Center will be on May 31st and June 7th.
For more information, contact the Wellness Center at WellnessCenter@lagcc.cuny.edu.
