LaGuardia Community College

Brown Bag Series: Online Conduct Expectations
2024-10-23 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
Presented by the Working Group on Student Conduct and Academic Integrity. All Brown Bag will be held virtual via Zoom.
Open to Faculty and Staff.
Check back to register for this event.
For more information, view the flyer or contact Jennifer Mitchell Mayer at jmitchell-mayer@lagcc.cuny.edu and Dianne Gordon-Conyers at dconyers@lagcc.cuny.edu.

GEL Pedagogy Roundtable on Fulbright Scholarships
2024-10-23 15:00 - 16:00 | M-Building, M-401A, Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, New York, 11101, United States
Faculty are invited to come and learn about opportunities available through the Fulbright Program. LaGuardia Fulbright Scholars Dr. Karen Miller and Dr. Robin Kietlinski will share their experiences.
Hyflex: Room M-401A or register to attend online.
For more information, contact Dr. Olga Aksakalova at oaksakalova@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Steps to Transferring to Four-Year College
2024-10-23 15:00 - 17:00 | E-Building, Poolside Cafe, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Join us to steps to transfer workshop on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 at 3pm in E-149 at the Poolside Cafe. At the event you will learn how to maximize your transfer knowledge, prepare for your transfer process and learn about scholarships.
For more information, contact Elizabeth Pizarro-Laude at epizarro-laude@lagcc.cuny.edu.

500 Words of October: Zoom Write-in
2024-10-23 20:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-29 20:00 - 21:00 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
Novelist Jami Attenberg invented 1000 words of summer, where people commit to writing 1000 words a day, every day, for two weeks.
One thousand words is a lot. Especially during the semester. So why not try 500 words a day? And you’re not alone. The library is here to support you with books, in-person events, virtual events, and giveaways. Spend 500 words on your creative projects. Or anything that interests you. Not forever. Just for some of October.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact Steven Ovadia at sovadia@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Fall Transfer Fair
2024-10-24 11:00 - 19:00 | E-Building, Atrium, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Connect and explore what opportunities await you after you graduate LaGuardia Community College. Senior CUNY, private, and state college representatives will be on campus to answer questions and for you to get information on the next steps in continuing your degree. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to bridge your present goals with your future aspirations.
For more information, contact the Transfer Council at transfer@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Alternative Wellness Class: Tai Chi (In-Person)
2024-10-24 11:45 - 12:45 | E-Building, Room E-155 (Inside the Swimming Pool Area), Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 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 Thursday 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.

Job and Internship Fair Prep Tabling
2024-10-24 12:00 - 14:00 | E-Building, Lobby, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Join CCPD to learn about the upcoming job fair, ask your questions related to resume, interview, and networking. Learn to put your best foot forward!
For more information, contact the Center for Career and Professional Development at career@lagcc.cuny.edu.

BMEC Student Success Series: Stress Management
2024-10-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Online (Zoom), NY, United States
BMEC invites you to join our Student Success Series.
Our third session “Stress Management” is on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Zoom. Our facilitator is Jennifer Mitchell-Mayer.
Bring a friend and/or a classmate. We look forward to you attending.
Here are the upcoming sessions in the series:

Time & Attention Management: Tues, Nov 5, 2024 @ 10am – 11am (M-114)
Teamwork & Collaboration: Mon, Nov 11, 2024 @ 2:30pm – 3:30pm (Zoom)
Critical Thinking & Research Skills: Tues, Nov 19, 2024 @ 2pm – 4pm (MB-06) – Facilitator: Fay Butler

Register for this event.
For more information, contact Rachel Romain at rcharles@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Digital Defense: Empowering Cyber Awareness
2024-10-24 17:00 - 20:00 | C-Building, 2nd Floor Atrium, 29-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, student, professional looking to upskill, or want to learn how to better protect your information, this event is for you. Participate in a series of cybersecurity workshops and a career panel designed to provide valuable insights into the cybersecurity field. Industry experts from Cognizant and City Tutors will share tips on navigating the ever-changing tech industry.
Register on Eventbrite today!
Register for this event.
For more information, contact the Career and Technical Education Assistance Center at aclarke@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Virtual Friday One Stop Enrollment Office (Zoom)
2024-10-25 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.

Admissions Campus Tour and Information Session
2024-10-25 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.

Career Orientation Seminar: Explore Opportunities with Hoshino Resorts
2024-10-25 16:00 - 17:00 | B-Building, B-220, Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
We are excited to announce an upcoming career orientation meeting for Japan Studies (and possibly Tourism and Hospitality) students at LaGuardia Community College, featuring a guest speaker from Hoshino Resorts, a renowned Japanese hotel management company with over 100 years of history and more than 70 properties worldwide. Masa will discuss employment opportunities for students who have completed the AA degree for their up-coming project in New York.
Hoshino Resorts has been a pioneer in the hospitality industry in Japan for over a century, blending modern amenities with traditional Japanese culture to create unforgettable experiences for their guests. They are considering an expansion into the U.S. market and aim to bring a slice of Japanese heritage, particularly the therapeutic and cultural significance of onsen bathing, to a wider audience.
During this career orientation meeting, Masa Ishizuka from Hoshino Resorts will introduce their company’s strategy, discuss various career opportunities in Japan, and share details about an exciting potential project to open a traditional and authentic “onsen ryokan” (hot spring inn) in the U.S.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact Tomonori Nagano at tnagano@lagcc.cuny.edu.

APTA New York - Access to Health
2024-10-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 | E-Building, E-111, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Access to Health Event at LaGuardia Community College in collaboration with the Physical Therapist Assistant Program aims to raise awareness of Physical Therapy with information on topics like: recovering from an injury, chronic pain–insights and resources, body movement and mobility for an active life.
For more information, contact the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at vsierra@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Admissions One-on-One Counseling Session with Renee
2024-10-28 15:00 - 15:30, 2024-10-28 15:30 - 16:00, 2024-10-28 16:00 - 16:30 | C-Building, Room C-102: Admissions Workshop Room, 29-10 Thomson Ave, Queens, NY, 11101, United States
This is an opportunity to have all your Admissions questions answered. You can check the status of your application, discuss your Admissions options, and find out why LaGuardia is the right choice for your future during this one on one counseling session.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact Renee Daniels at rdaniels@lagcc.cuny.edu.

"Make it happen Monday" Transfer Credit Pre-Evaluation Session
2024-10-28 16:00 - 17:00 | 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.
For the session to be completed, we ask that you bring a copy of all your previous college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
Note: At this time, applicants with foreign transcripts from outside of the U.S. may not be eligible for these sessions. We require a translation and will determine eligibility on a case by case basis for foreign college transcripts.
Please note that the preliminary evaluation is based on your intended major, and the maximum number of credits that can be transferred toward an associate degree is 30.
It’s also important to know that these evaluations are preliminary and considered unofficial. An official transfer credit evaluation will be completed after you are admitted to the college.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact creditevaluation@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Admissions Adult Learner Virtual Information Session
2024-10-28 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.

Job and Internship Fair Prep Tabling
2024-10-29 12:00 - 14:00 | E-Building, Atrium, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States

Macaulay Honors Friedman Transfer Scholars Program - Information Session
2024-10-29 14:15 - 15:15 | E-Building, E-242, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, United States
Join a representative on-campus from Macaulay Honors Friedman Transfer Scholars Program to learn more about this scholarship program.
Macaulay Honors College is CUNY’s highly selective honors college that inspires and prepares students to address the challenges facing New York, our nation, and the global community. The Friedman Transfer Scholars Program provides a pathway for CUNY associate students to enter a Macaulay Honors bachelor’s program at one of our partner colleges.
With this scholarship, you will:

Receive funding and stipends
Receive advising support
Earn early conditional admission into a CUNY senior college
Earn your associate degree while taking Macaulay honors seminars
Receive individualized advising to help you navigate the transfer process

This scholarship targets first year students who anticipate to graduate in Spring 2026.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact the Transfer Engagement Initiative at mbergin-ko@lagcc.cuny.edu.

500 Words of October: In-person Write-In
2024-10-29 14:15 - 15:15 | E-Building, E-101 (Library), 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Novelist Jami Attenberg invented 1000 words of summer, where people commit to writing 1000 words a day, every day, for two weeks.
One thousand words is a lot. Especially during the semester. So why not try 500 words a day? And you’re not alone. The library is here to support you with books, in-person events, virtual events, and giveaways. Spend 500 words on your creative projects. Or anything that interests you. Not forever. Just for some of October.
For more information, contact Steven Ovadia at sovadia@lagcc.cuny.edu.

International Career Panel
2024-10-29 15:30 - 17:00 | E-Building, E-111, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
In collaboration with ASAP, the GEL Office will be hosting an international career panel for students across majors to learn about career opportunities in international work across disciplines.
For more information, contact Dr. Maria Savva at msavva@lagcc.cuny.edu.

The Making of Democracy: The Importance of Activism and Civil Engagement
2024-10-29 15:30 - 17:00 | E-Building, E-500, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Join the Creative Justice Initiative, in collaboration with the Afrolatin Forum, and Casa de las Americas at LaGuardia Community College. In-person and Virtual Event.
Register for this event.

For more information, contact Casa de las Américas at casa@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Finca La Florecita (Little Flower Farm) Opening Ceremony
2024-10-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Greenspace behind the college’s C-Building, on 47th Avenue between 29th and 30th Streets, 47th Avenue, New York, United States
LaGuardia Community College/CUNY proudly announces the grand opening of Finca La Florecita (Little Flower Farm), a new urban farm and research center on campus. Join us on Wednesday, October 30, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and remarks from elected officials at 11 a.m., and hands-on workshops led by LaGuardia faculty in flower pressing and dyeing, farm tasting, botanical illustration, soil building, and pollinator protection, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Greenspace behind the college’s C-Building, on 47th Avenue between 29th and 30th Streets.
For more information, contact Casa de las Américas at casa@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Job & Internship Fair
2024-10-30 11:00 - 15:00 | E-Building, Atrium, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Exciting opportunities for students, alumni, and recent grads to make insider connections needed to land their next dream job or internship. Learn about potential careers with employers presented at the Job Fair related to your career path!
For more information, contact the Center for Career and Professional Development at career@lagcc.cuny.edu.

La Casa 3rd Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration
2024-10-30 14:00 - 16:00 | M-Building, M-144, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Join us for a costume party and the unveiling of our 3rdannual day of the dead display. Celebrate our loved ones with pictures and letters in this rich tradition celebrated across many Latin American countries. Then, stop by La Casa for some Chocolate Caliente and Pan de Muerto.
For more information, contact Casa de las Américas at casa@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Echoes of Excellence Workshops
2024-10-30 14:00 - 16:30 | Little Theatre, NY, United States
In conjunction with NYCMC Honors – Echoes of Excellence, immerse yourself in insightful & thoughtful workshops, taking place on Oct. 30th at LPAC:
THE EVOLUTION OF HIP HOP (2 p.m. – 3 p.m.): Will Fulton moderates a panel with Hip-Hop pioneers Hank Shocklee and Don Fryson, exploring the genre’s current state, and its future in a digital world.
This workshop will be held in Little Theater.
MUSIC AS HEALING (2 p.m. – 3 p.m.): Regina Varin-Mignano and Reggie Parker discuss the mental health challenges musicians face and how music can serve as a healing tool.
This workshop will be held in Room E-242.
MUSIC & WELLNESS: CANCER AWARENESS & PREVENTION (3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.): Dr. Nicolle Fernandes, LAGCC Professor & Community Ambassador for the American Cancer Society, moderates a panel focusing on cancer prevention and self-care, which are crucial for musicians with demanding lifestyles. Panel speakers include Reginald Pittman, a specialist in Holistic Prostate Health, Terri McFarlane and Nathalie Vieux-Gresham from The Witness Project of Harlem Breast Cancer Awareness Program and Bianca Marquez, Patient Navigator at Bellevue Hospital.
This workshop will be held in Room E-242.
Attendance is FREE but RSVP is required for all workshops.
Let’s come together to honor the Echoes of Excellence in music and empower our community through insightful conversation and performances.
Register for these events.
For more information, contact the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center at lpacboxoffice@lagcc.cuny.edu.

MoneyBoss: Investing with Professor Santo Trapani
2024-10-30 14:15 - 15:15 | E-Building, E-500, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
MoneyBoss is a series of financial literacy workshops. In this workshop, Prof. Santo Trapani will guide students in ways to invest.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact Anne O’Reilly at moreilly@lagcc.cuny.edu.
