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BMCC Small Business Entrepreneurship Program Receives $363K Grant from Kauffman Foundation
The $363,260 Knowledge Challenge grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation will fund the BMCC Citizen Entrepreneur Explorers Program. Students will collect data on small businesses in their own neighborhoods. The data they gather will then be uploaded to the project’s website.
Retired CUNY Deputy COO Ron Spalter Remembers Former VP Scott Anderson
CUNY has approved the naming of a 14th-floor terrace at the Miles and Shirley Fiterman Hall in honor of former BMCC Vice President for Administration, Planning and Finance, Granville Scott Anderson. In the above video, retired CUNY Deputy Chief Operating Officer Ron Spalter shares memories of Anderson.
New Faculty Gather for an Overview of Resources at BMCC
A September 25 virtual meeting introduced the faculty page feature on the BMCC website and other resources to support instruction and help build community at the college. Participants included Professors Jason Bravo, Monica Stanton-Koko and Anika Thrower in the Department of Health Education; Paula Lewis and Christy Solorio in the Department of Nursing; Aryn Hill in the Department of Allied Health Sciences, and RaShell Peck in the Center for Ethnic Studies.
2020 LGBTQ Pride Month in October
LGBTQ Pride Month at BMCC kicked off October 1 with a virtual opening ceremony featuring a discussion led by Christina Cross, an academic advisor in the BMCC ASAP program and CEO/Founder of People of Color Productions. Additional events throughout the month include the Safe is Sexy workshop, Rainbow Remix: A Space for Queer and Trans Students and the annual Pride Ball. For more information, visit the Pride Month calendar. |
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Take action! Register to Vote by October 9.
"Actions speak louder than words. Take action!" Lamyaa Araf urges fellow students to vote — and shares why it matters. Stay tuned for more student-to-student videos getting out the vote. Share far and wide! And remember: You can register to vote online through the DMV or on this site. You can also vote by Absentee Ballot and students can register to vote on CUNYfirst. The deadline to register is October 9. |
"ID: Formations of the Self" Now Up at Shirley Fiterman Art Center
The Shirley Fiterman Art Center is proud to present the exhibition, "ID: Formations of the Self," through January 15. The artwork can be viewed through the exterior storefront windows of Fiterman Hall. Shown at right: Christie Neptune, “Head Bowed in Assembled Construction,” 2018, Digital Chromogenic Print, Image courtesy of artist |
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Reprographics Offers Printing and Copying Services With Curbside Pickup
Reprographics offers a variety of printing services with curbside pickup to faculty and staff from its main office at 199 Chambers Street, Room S-128. Visit the Reprographics website for more information.
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BMCC Community Members Eligible for 10 Minute Mindfulness Course
The CUNY Office of Student Affairs has launched a partnership with “The 10 Minute Mind,” a service that provides free mindfulness meditation to all CUNY students, faculty and staff. Mindfulness meditation is research-based, and has been found to reduce stress; improve memory, sleep, focus and academic performance, and enable more effective emotional reactions to situations. For more information and registration information click here. |
Compliance and Diversity Policies: Equity Is our Strength
BMCC policies protect equal educational and employment opportunity and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment. These policies may also apply to online and off-campus incidents. If you have experienced or witnessed unlawful discrimination and harassment, you can report it to the Office of Compliance and Diversity.
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Campus Planning and Facilities |
Learn How BMCC Is Being Reimagined for Fall 2020
To protect the health of the college community, BMCC will follow CDC and New York State Department of Health guidelines to reopen campus buildings and the majority of classes will be delivered from a distance in Fall 2020. Learn more here.
BMCC Launches COVID-19 Reporting Dashboard
BMCC has launched an online COVID-19 dashboard that provides updates on COVID-19 testing data as well as other critical information. BMCC submits data each day to the State of New York’s COVID-19 tracker. The BMCC dashboard also features updates about community services such as the Panther Pantry as well as ongoing safety protocols on campus.
The BMCC Campus Is Reopening in Phases
The BMCC campus is reopening in phases approved by CUNY and the State of New York. Phase 1 started August 26, with access to campus limited to students. Phase 2A began September 16 and added a percentage of support programs staff. Phase 2B started September 30 and added a percentage of administration staff. Review the phases and learn more here.
Before Returning to Campus: Complete the COVID Return-to-Work Training
All staff and faculty returning to campus must complete a one-time, COVID-19 return-to-work training on Blackboard under the tab “My Organizations.” Be sure to take a screenshot of the completion certification before selecting "submit," and direct questions to Loriann Mazzola in Human Resources at lmazzola@bmcc.cuny.edu.
Download the Daily Health Screening App, Complete it Each Day on Campus — and Wear a Mask
All faculty, staff, students and guests must complete a two-minute, COVID-19 Daily Health Screening before entering the BMCC campus. To do so, first download the Everbridge Health Screening Application. For instructions, click here. Also, when re-entering the campus don't forget your mask! |
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BMCC Alumni Stories: Nominate Your Former Student
Are your former students enrolled at their "dream schools" or establishing careers? We want to hear their story! As part of our digital recruiting efforts for Spring and Fall 2021, the Admissions office is sharing BMCC alumni success stories on social media. We want to represent as many majors as possible — so make sure your department doesn't get left out! Nominate your former students for a profile on the new #FuturePanther Blog. Admissions Social Media Coordinator Olivia Harris will follow up to capture their tales.
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Making Headlines |
BMCC joins Google's first federally registered apprenticeship program
September 30—Diverse Issues in Higher Education
BMCC Emergency Fund highlighted in roundup of CUNY efforts to help students in need
September 29—Campus News
Farah S. Despeignes, MEOC educator and president of District 8 Community Education Council profiled
September 29—News 12
BMCC terrace to be named for late VP of Administration and Planning G. Scott Anderson
September 28—Tribeca Tribune |
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NYC Department of Education Seeks Substitute Teachers.
Substitute teachers earn $193.47 for a 6-hour, 50-minute day through the NYC Department of Education. To start the application process, take this online survey. |
Webinar: Eat Your Way to Health, October 14
WorkWell NYC and the NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue Plant-Based Lifestyle Medicine Program presents a webinar on food and nutrition on October 14 12:30 p.m. Register here.
Caring and Coping: Two-Day Virtual Event
BMCC employees are invited to join WorkWell NYC along with experts and guests as they provide resources on caring for self and others during challenging times. Register here.
Take the 8-Week Self-Care Challenge
From "Disconnect to Destress" to "Flourish With Food," eight weeks of online workshops will provide strategies for improved self-care.
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Alumni and Donors |
BMCC Virtual Alumni Chat: Women in Tech October 7
Join the BMCC Learning Academy and BMCC Alumni Relations for a discussion with alumnus Eril Sugimoto on Wednesday, October 7 at 2:30 p.m. She will be sharing her journey from BMCC student to Apple Software Engineer. To register, click here.
Use your IRA-Qualified Charitable Distribution to Help During this Time of Student Need
The CARES Act of March 2020 waives the requirement for IRA owners to take Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) in 2020. However, the Qualified Charitable Distribution allowance (QCD), for donors 70½ or older is still in force, and the annual limit remains at $100,000. This means that at age 70½, you can still help students and use your IRA to make a QCD of up to $100,000 for the year. For more information, please contact Phillip Keefe, Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving at (212) 346-8650 or pkeefe@bmcc.cuny.edu.
An Easy Way to Make a Positive Impact
A simple way to help ensure that BMCC can continue its life-changing work is a gift in your will or living trust, known as a charitable bequest. This earmarks a donation to the BMCC Foundation and can designate its purpose, such as supporting scholarships or food insecurity. For a confidential conversation, please contact Phillip Keefe, Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving at (212) 346-8650 or pkeefe@bmcc.cuny.edu. We are deeply grateful for your support. |
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 Managing your Time Productively While Learning from a Distance
October 5
Nursing Transfer Information Session
October 6
Pride Month: Don’t bring the U-Haul: Laying the foundation for healthy LGBTQ+ relationships
October 6
Today: The Fall 2020 Virtual Career Fair!
October 7 |
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