LaGuardia Community College

Career Orientation Seminar: Explore Opportunities with Hoshino Resorts
2024-10-25 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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
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.

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.

500 Words of October: Zoom Write-In
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.

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.

Halloween Boba Tea
2024-10-30 14:15 - 16:35 | M-Building, M-118, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Build connections and make new friends while enjoying a refreshing cup of Boba Tea! Students are encouraged to wear costumes. Best costume wins! $50 for first, $25 for second, and $10 for third place.
Register for this event.
For more information, contact Campus Life at campuslife@lagcc.cuny.edu.

HSAC & The Honors Program: The Fireside Chat
2024-10-30 14:30 - 16:30 | E-Building, E-146, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
Come and listen to our Honors Faculty Guest Speakers. Lectures by Dr. Joy Sanchez-Taylor (Lecture Title: “The Middle Ages Were Not All White: Researching Fantasy Literature by Authors of Color.”) and Dr. Natalia Biani (Lecture Title: “Alliances in the Miniature Ecosystem of Megalopta Bees’ Nests.”).
Coffee and refreshments will be available.
For more information, contact the Honors Program at honorsprog@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Wonder Workshop
2024-10-30 15:00 - 16:00 | E-Building, E-101 (Children’s Corner), 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
This series of one-hour workshops is a collaboration between the LaGuardia Library and the Philosophy Program. Each workshop includes a children’s book read-aloud, time to wonder, and a creative art activity. All materials are provided. The workshops are designed for children (ages 5-11) but open to all. In the LaGuardia Library’s Children’s Corner.
For more information, contact Cheri Carr at ccarr@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Transfer Application Support Lab In-person
2024-10-30 15:15 - 16:30 | B-Building, B-218
Need help with your CUNY Transfer Application? Get expert support and guidance by peer mentors that help:

Understand the transfer process
Application Assistance
Explore CUNY, SUNY, Private school options
Cover a range of transfer topic related questions

For more information, contact Elizabeth Pizarro-Laude at epizarro-laude@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Alternative Wellness Class: Tai Chi (In-Person)
2024-10-31 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.

Halloween Harvest Fest: Greenway Spooktacular Season Closing Celebration!
2024-10-31 12:00 - 16:00 | Greenway (29th Street), 29th Street & Skillman Ave, Long Island City, NY, 11101, United States
We’re excited to invite you to our Halloween Harvest Fest, the season’s last event on the Greenway. Don’t miss an afternoon filled with excitement, treats, performances, and workshops! 🎃👻
📅 When: Oct 31st from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
📍 Where: 29th Street at the Greenway
🕒 Event: Halloween Extravaganza
👻 What’s in store?

Trick or Treat: Stroll around our tables and collect goodies along the way!
Fun Workshops: Participate in DIY Halloween crafts!
Halloween Costume Contest: Starting at 2 p.m. bring your best costume for a chance to win fantastic prizes. RSVP and follow the Contest Guidelines.

Enjoy a fun-filled Halloween celebration, and help us wrap up the season in style! See you there for treats, thrills, and chills! 🎃👻💀
For more information, contact Nayelli Valencia Turrent at nvalenciaturrent@lagcc.cuny.edu.

Virtual Friday One Stop Enrollment Office (Zoom)
2024-11-01 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
2024-11-01 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.

2024 NYCMC Honors: Echoes of Excellence
2024-11-01 19:00 - 21:00 | LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, 31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, 11101, United States
Drawing inspiration from the iconic 1958 gathering of jazz legends in Harlem, the 2024 NYCMC Honors: Echoes of Excellence celebrates the musicians who continue to shape the sound of the New York City music scene.
Join us on Nov.1st, 2024 for an unforgettable night of musical performances by the NYCMC All Star Band as we give flowers to an incredible list of honorees including Najee, Bernard Fowler, Meli’sa Morgan and many more. Hosted by New York radio personalities Lenny Green and Shaila Scott, the 2024 NYCMC Honors returns to LPAC to continue their tradition of honoring our musical legends and their enduring impact on music and culture!
Purchase Tickets
For more information, contact the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center at lpacboxoffice@lagcc.cuny.edu.

New York City Musicians Collective Honors
2024-11-01 19:00 - 21:00 | LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, 31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, 11101, United States
Drawing inspiration from the iconic 1958 gathering of jazz legends in Harlem, the 2024 NYCMC Honors: Echoes of Excellence celebrates the musicians who continue to shape the sound of the New York City music scene.
Join us on Nov.1st, 2024 for an unforgettable night of musical performances by the NYCMC All Star Band as we give flowers to an incredible list of honorees including Najee, Bernard Fowler, Meli’sa Morgan and many more. Hosted by New York radio personalities Lenny Green and Shaila Scott, the 2024 NYCMC Honors returns to LPAC to continue their tradition of honoring our musical legends and their enduring impact on music and culture!
This years Honorees include:
Najee | Bernard Fowler | Meli’sa Morgan | Barry Eastmond | Inaya Day | Buddy Williams | Vy Higginsen | Fareed Haqq | Jamal Joseph | Everett Hopkins Esq. | Jeff Foxx
Purchase Tickets
For more information, contact the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center at lpacboxoffice@lagcc.cuny.edu.

New York City Labor Chorus
2024-11-02 16:00 - 18:00 | LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, 31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, 11101, United States
At this very precarious moment in our nation come and be inspired by the music of the NYC Labor Chorus.
They have been singing for peace and justice since 1991 with a varied repertoire that draws from folk, spiritual, classical and Broadway music. We think you will be uplifted by the passionate performance of these 50 singers representing a variety of metropolitan area unions.
Purchase Tickets
For more information, contact the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center at lpacboxoffice@lagcc.cuny.edu.
