LaGuardia Community College

Admissions In-Person Campus Tour
2024-01-25 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-01-30 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-31 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-02-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-14 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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 at admissions@lagcc.cuny.edu.

FDNY Tabling Information Session
2024-01-29 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-02-07 10:00 - 14:00 | C-Building, Lobby, 29-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Earn your NYS EMT certification while working as an FDNY EMS Trainee. If you care about the community and want to learn how to respond to emergency situations, the FDNY EMS Trainee Academy is the place for you.
Attend a tabling event to learn more.
For more information, please contact the Center for Career and Professional Development at career@lagcc.cuny.edu.

BMEC - Chat It UP
2024-01-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
Come chat with us and network around, the overall goal is to help you with participation skills and connect with your mentors as well as to gain great skills from this workshop.
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For more information, contact Valerie Recalde at vrecalde@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Go Red 2024
2024-02-01 10:00 - 14:00 | E-Building, Atrium, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Join us in observing American Heart Month this February as we unite in the collective mission to eliminate heart disease and stroke by fostering awareness about cardiovascular health and saving lives.
This year’s focus revolves around the theme of Health Equity Impact, aiming to dismantle barriers and ensure that everyone can lead a full and healthy life.
Discover the crucial warning signs of heart attacks and strokes to empower yourself and others.
Additionally, take advantage of the opportunity to receive FREE NON-Certified CPR training with The New York Fire Department Mobile CPR Unit at 10 am in the Poolside Cafe. Learn essential Stop the Bleed Tourniquet techniques with New York Presbyterian Hospital in the E Atrium, starting at 10 am.
As an added benefit, various insurance enrollers will be present to address any queries and assist you in enrolling in an insurance plan. Your health matters, and we look forward to having you join us for this informative and empowering event.
For more information, contact Luz Ruyol at Lruyol@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Interview Preparation: Practice make permanent: Sharpen Your Virtual Interview Skills
2024-02-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
This session introduces the dos 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 the Center for Career and Professional Development at career@lagcc.cuny.edu.

MoneyBoss Workshop on How to Start a Small Business?
2024-02-01 14:15 - 15:15 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
Have you ever wondered what it takes to open your own small business? Hear from our guest speaker, Evelyn Carrasco (our former representative of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC)) about everything you need to start a small business. Be the Boss of your Money!
Register for this event.
For more information, contact nkaushik@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Tabling - Language courses
2024-02-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-13 13:00 - 15:00 | E-Building, Atrium, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Do you need to take a flexible common core course? Take a language class!
For more information, contact Milagros Bellido at mbellidoguillen@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Campus Life's Black History Month Game Night
2024-02-05 16:00 - 18:00 | M-Building, M-118, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Join us for an evening of excitement and play games representing African American culture! All are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided!
This event is in collaboration with CREAR and BMEC.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact Campus Life at campuslife@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Interest Form: Nurturing a Wise Mind: Applied DBT skills
2024-02-06 09:00 - 20:00, 2024-02-13 09:00 - 20:00 | C-Building, Room C-249, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, NY, 11101, United States
Are your emotions getting the best of you and your relationships? Join the Wellness Center for our upcoming Spring 2024 group: Nurturing a Wise Mind: Applied DBT Skills. Our Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) informed skills group can help you empower yourself by taking charge of your emotional life. Joining the group can help you:

Identify and process intense emotions
Learn the art of being present
Manage conflict
Tolerate distress.

Group Details:

A short intake session will be conducted prior to the start of the group. Interested students may sign-up using the form below.
This is a weekly evidence-informed group therapy which will meet in-person every Monday (60 minutes) from March to May 2024.
Attendees are eligible to receive class credit. Credit will be subject to your Instructor’s discretion.

Register for this event.
For more information, contact the Wellness Center at WellnessCenter@lagcc.cuny.edu.
NOTE: In-person sessions with LIMITED seating capacity.

Campus Life's Black History Month Paint and Sip
2024-02-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Poolside Café, E-149, NY, United States
Join us for an unforgettable evening of inspiration and creativity! All are welcome! Refreshments will be provided! All are welcome.
Light refreshments will be provided! This event is in collaboration with BMEC.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact Campus Life at campuslife@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Black Cinema and Read-in Event
2024-02-07 10:30 - 13:30 | E-Building, E-111, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
If Beale Street Could Talk is a film based on James Baldwin’s honest and stunning novel about love in the face of injustice. The film will be followed by a Read-In of favorite African American writers.
For more information, contact Rochelle Spencer at rspencer@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Shivoo Information Session
2024-02-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
Shivoo is recruiting Community Habilitation staff members to work with clients with intellectual disabilities. This amazing part-time or full-time career opportunity has tremendous flexibility, and the pay can be as high as $30.00 per hour. Attend this Info Session to learn more!
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For more information, contact the Center for Career and Professional Development at career@lagcc.cuny.edu.

QSTEM Virtual Queens College Transfer Information Session
2024-02-07 14:30 - 15:30 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
QSTEM is hosting a virtual transfer information session with Queens College. At this virtual event you can speak to Queens College admissions staff and learn about resources.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact Julianne Salazar at jsalazar@lagcc.cuny.edu or Niki Jones at njones@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Concert for College 2024
2024-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, 31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, 11101, United States
A community Black History Month celebration to raise money for our children’s scholarship accounts, the Concert for College 2024 will bring together faith, civic, business, and community leaders and organizations, government and elected officials, school communities, and neighborhood residents to support the college and career futures of our children.
All are invited to join for an evening of music, community, and connection featuring Grammy award-winning gospel artist Bishop Hezekiah Walker and the Love Fellowship Tabernacle Choir, with additional special guests including the Center of Hope International Praise Team, Community School 111 Gospel Choir, and Spirit in Motion.
All proceeds from this event will go to the NYC Scholarship Accounts of students at P.S. 17, P.S. 76, P.S. 111, P.S. 112, P.S. 151, P.S. 171, Growing Up Green Charter School, Our World Neighborhood Charter School, and VOICE Charter School through a donation to NYC Kids RISE.
Purchase tickets.

Rustin Film Screening
2024-02-08 12:00 - 14:00 | E-Building, E-111, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Directed by George C. Wolfe and starring Colman Domingo. The powerful true story of Bayard Rustin, the openly gay Black Civil Rights leader who dedicated his life to a quest for racial equality, is finally getting the spotlight.
For more information, contact Rochell Isaac at risaac@lagcc.cuny.edu and Caron Knauer at cknauer@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Campus Life's Black History Movie Day
2024-02-08 13:00 - 17:00 | M-Building, M-118, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Join us for an educational and informative day that might even spark change! All are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided! This event is in collaboration with BMEC.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact Campus Life at campuslife@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Networking 101: LinkedIn, Connect, and Engage
2024-02-08 14:00 - 15:00 | 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 the Center for Career and Professional Development at career@lagcc.cuny.edu.

The Black Experience Exhibition
2024-02-13 12:00 - 17:00 | M-building, MB-10, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Join us as we embark on a journey into the past to learn about some of the most influential and historically shifting people in African American culture! All are welcome! Refreshments will be provided! This event is in collaboration with BMEC.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact Campus Life at campuslife@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Combating Misogynoir
2024-02-14 10:30 - 12:30 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
Please join us for an authentic and engaging online conversation about how Black females experience bias and discrimination because of racism and sexism, known as misogynoir. Discussion will include what this means for higher education and for you. All are welcome. This event is a Faculty and Staff of Color (FSOC) and Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) collaboration.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact Wendy Nicholson at wnicholson@lagcc.cuny.edu or Vanessa Bing at vbing@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Q-STEM Academy Virtual Information Session
2024-02-14 11:30 - 12:30 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
Join us for an exclusive information session about the Queens STEM Academy, a dynamic collaboration between LaGuardia Community College and Queens College. Discover how our comprehensive program supports your journey from community college to earning your Bachelor’s degree in STEM seamlessly. From paid research opportunities to dedicated transfer mentors, we provide the resources you need to succeed. Don’t miss this chance to learn more and take the next step towards your STEM career goals!
Register for this event.
For more information, contact Admissions at admissions@lagcc.cuny.edu.
