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CUNY Announces Temporary Mask Mandate
Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez announced today that due to the current rate of the coronavirus transmission, CUNY is enacting a new temporary mask mandate as of Monday, August 16. This mandate is subject to modification based on changing vaccination statistics and coronavirus transmission rates. For the time being, everyone, regardless of vaccination status, must:
- Wear a face mask inside all CUNY campuses and office buildings.
- Wear a mask outdoors on campus when unable to maintain physical distance from others (for example, while attending a CUNY gathering or sporting event).
To read the Chancellor's message in its entirety, click here.
Regular Testing Mandated for Unvaccinated or Undisclosed Faculty and Staff
CUNY is providing on-site testing throughout the University, effective August 9 at 20 locations. All faculty and staff who 1) have not provided proof of vaccination in CUNYFirst, 2) are unvaccinated or 3) have undisclosed vaccination status, will receive an email with instructions on how to enroll in the testing program. Unvaccinated individuals returning the week of August 23 have to test by the week of August 16, Anyone entering a CUNY facility, would need to show proof of a negative test from the past 7 days or if you do not want to participate in the weekly mandatory testing program you can upload your vaccine verification documents here. For more information, please see the Testing FAQ. To read the Chancellor’s message in its entirety, click here.
Before you can make an appointment to be tested, you must register by logging into your CUNYFirst profile and making a selection under the vaccination status box. After making your selection, you must click on the "submit" button located at the bottom of the page.This verification step is critical and will generate a personalized link that will let you register and make an appointment at one of the 20 locations. For a list of testing locations, visit here. If you have provided the necessary information to CUNYFirst and still have not received the registration email, please contact the Office of Human Resources at officeofhumanresources@bmcc.cuny.edu.
For further information and updates, including BMCC's Repopulation Plan, visit the Reimagining BMCC website.
Students Registering for In-Person Classes Must Submit Vaccine Documentation by September 14
CUNY students attending in-person and hybrid classes for the Fall 2021 semester are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Students must submit vaccination documentation by September 14. CUNY has posted up-to-date guidance that includes requirements, deadlines, exemptions and other details so students can be ready for the start of the semester on August 25. |
(L-R) CRSP Top Presentation Award Winners Oneil Mahoney and Zhenchao Xia, and Presentation Winner Janee Jones.
BMCC Students Stand Out at CUNY Research Scholars Program Symposium
Twenty-four BMCC students and alumni delivered cutting-edge, faculty-mentored research presentations at the 2021 CUNY Research Scholars Program (CRSP) virtual symposium held July 26, July 28 and August 2. Of the 174 presentations by student researchers from participating CUNY campuses, just three were selected for the Top Presentation Award. Of those three, two of the top awards went to BMCC students. Four other BMCC student presentations took home awards, as well.
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Everbridge VaxPass Available
Available now, for those that have uploaded their proof of vaccination thru CUNY first is the option to obtain a VaxPass by using the Everbridge App, previously used for Daily Health Screening. The process is simple and will expedite your access to campus. The VaxPass is available by clicking on "VaxPass Request" on the Everbridge App Feed (click the shield for options). For assistance, CUNY members can use the Instructional Guide |
Students: August 17 Deadline to Apply for Apprenticeship in Risk Management and Insurance
Apprenticeships are now available for BMCC freshmen who have accrued 12 or fewer credits, have work authorization and are interested in the field of Risk Management and Insurance, an area now offered as a specialization with the Business Management Department. Apprentices will work full time, and earn wages and full benefits with Fortune 500 companies, as well as receive a full tuition waiver and assistance with textbook costs. They will be supported by a college mentor and Success Coach. Graduates of the program will be eligible to transfer into bachelor’s degree programs at Lehman College, CUNY and St. John’s University. Share this application link with interested and eligible students by August 17. For more information, contact Sharon Reid, Director of Internships and Experiential Learning, (212) 776-6409.
Students Can Pick Up Devices on Campus
This is a reminder that BMCC has a limited number of devices available to lend to students who do not have a personal device at home. For fall 2021, the process for a student to pick up a device has changed. No appointments are necessary and students don't need to be referred to Student Affairs. Starting, Monday, August 16, devices can be picked up on Mondays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 199 Chambers Street. Students will make a left after entering the building and will not go through the turnstiles. They must bring a photo ID. We are closed on holidays. Students can borrow an iPad or Chromebook, while supplies last. We also have a limited number of internet hotspots for students who do not have access to reliable internet at home. Students can email help@bmcc-cuny.libanswers.com with general questions about borrowing a device. After receiving the device, they can email servicedesk@bmcc.cuny.edu with technology questions.
CUNY Partnership With Kognito Enables Staff and Faculty to Support Vulnerable Students Around Mental Health Issues
CUNY has partnered with the online program Kognito to provide training modules for faculty and staff on how to recognize signs of distress in students and connect them with support. Through simulated conversations between a student and a faculty or staff member, the modules address mental health, suicide prevention, bullying and more. To launch the Kognito program “At-Risk for Faculty and Staff,” available through December, click here and use the enrollment key bmccaruf. For more information, please contact Professor Shirley Leyro at sleyro@bmcc.cuny.edu.
20th Anniversary CUNY IT Virtual Conference Invites Submissions: Deadline September 15
BMCC faculty and staff are invited to submit proposals by September 15 for one-hour individual presentations or panels for the 20th Anniversary Annual CUNY IT Conference, "Technologies for Teaching, Learning and Working at the Future CUNY — Utopias and Dystopias," set for December 2 and 3. Visit the conference website for more information.
Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development Launches Student Careers and Higher Education Goals
The BMCC Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development enables adult students to launch their careers and higher education goals in Information Technology, Allied Health and more. Whether seeking certificate training in cybersecurity, the legal field, respiratory therapy, data analytics, film editing, graphic design or more; whether looking to build English-language or math skills and get on the path to an associate degree, students at the Center gain a competitive edge in today's rapidly changing workforce. Learn more in the Summer/Fall 2021 Catalogue, available here.
Students, Staff and Faculty: Get a New ID on Campus Through August
Students, faculty and staff can obtain a new BMCC ID card weekdays in August from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. in front of the gym at 199 Chambers street. Please use the 100 North Moore street entrance. Note: This service will not be available on August 13. For more information, please contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@bmcc.cuny.edu.
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Were You in Lower Manhattan on September 11, 2001?
As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, BMCC invites students, faculty, staff and alumni who were present in lower Manhattan on September 11, 2001 or were a member of the BMCC community that semester and school year, to share their experiences. A planning committee led by VP Marva Craig is organizing the college's commemoration of this important milestone and there will be a variety of platforms through which to participate. Please begin by completing this form. |
Resilience, Health and Wellness: A Comprehensive Website Supports the BMCC Community
Faculty, students and staff focused on fitness, seeking support in a time of crisis and more can find resources in the Resilience, Health and Wellness website. As BMCC President Anthony Munroe puts it, “As a community, we need to reach out to each other, encourage each other to access the resources available to us. No one has to experience this time alone.”
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Ramp Closed: Please Enter 199 Chambers Street at West Street Entrance
To complete the Plaza Roofing Replacement Project, ramp access to the BMCC entrance at 199 Chambers Street is off-limits and access to the main campus is through the West Gate on West Street. As you walk west on Chambers Street, turn right at the intersection of Chambers and West Street, and the West Gate will be about 200 feet north. Public Safety staff and signage will help guide you. Thank you for your cooperation. |
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Register Now for Fall Express Sessions
BMCC is offering two Fall 2021 express sessions: A 7-week express session, September 1 through October 26 and an 8-week express session October 27 through December 21. (The regular 15-week Fall 2021 session will be August 25 through December 21.) All students are welcome to enroll in the Fall 2021 express sessions, but they are ideal for part-time students or new and continuing students who miss registration for the regular 15-week session. Please note, there will be limited course offerings in the express sessions and some financial aid limitations. Students are encouraged to speak with an advisor to see if the Express Sessions are the best option for them. Here are registration instructions.
Students can register on CUNYfirst or meet with a Panther Station Specialists on Zoom, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, contact Academic Advisement at (212) 220-8315 or aatc@bmcc.cuny.edu.
Application Workshop Walks Students Through the Process
Every Tuesday at 3 p.m., admissions specialists will answer questions and explain how to complete the BMCC application or apply as a readmit student. BMCC uses the CUNY Application to admit new students, and in these sessions, staff will walk students through the whole process—from completing the CUNY application online to figuring out how to send BMCC their school transcripts to complete their applications.
Information Session Demystifies Majors, Financial Aid and More
On Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m, BMCC admissions specialists will share information about major options, financial aid, career planning and more.
Stay Connected with the Office of Admissions
Students who prefer communicating via chat, can ask general questions about BMCC on Fridays at 3 p.m., through one-on-one chat sessions. |
Making Headlines |
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BMCC student Cherry Guzman shares benefits of COVID-friendly activities in Queens
August 9, 2021 — College Magazine
2019 research study by BMCC Professors Kirsten Cole, Jean Plaisir and Mindi Reich-Shaprio gives insight into why there are so few men in early childhood education
August 8, 2021 —Newsweek
BMCC student Koi Gayle speaks highly of his experience in Medical Internship Week
August 7, 2021 — Daily News
Applied DNA Sciences awarded contract to deploy COVID-19 on-campus testing program across CUNY, including BMCC
August 3, 2021 — BusinessWire |
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Final Summer Friday: August 13
BMCC will be closed for one final Friday: August 13. From Monday through Thursday, employees will work 8.75-hour days. The next CUNY holiday is Labor Day, Monday, September 6. To view the CUNY employee holiday schedule click here. To view the BMCC academic calendar, click here. |
Employees Asked to File Permanent Address That Meets Commutable Distance Standard by December 1
During the period of remote work necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, some CUNY employees changed their permanent address of record to an area outside the University's commutable distance standard, which allows for a geographic distance encompassing parts of New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and upstate New York. Because CUNY is not set up as an employer in states beyond the commutable distance standard — and as such cannot withhold other states’ incomes taxes, participate in those states’ unemployment programs or apply their localized state and municipality laws — those employees are asked to submit a change of address form to officeofhumanresources@bmcc.cuny.edu, reinstating their pre-pandemic permanent address of record that met the commutable distance standard, no later than December 1.
Payroll Distribution August 19
Payroll Distribution will occur on Thursday, August 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. at 199 Chambers Street, Theater I, Lower Lobby. Please bring your own pen to sign the registry.
Free CCA@YourService Return-to-Work Wellness Seminars Available
Click to watch these helpful online webinars: Return to Work Wellness Seminar; Kelly McGonigal: How to Make Stress Your Friend; Managing Stress As We Return To Work PowerPoint.
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Give the Gift of Education
Your generous donations go a long way in funding scholarships, research and programs, and allow us to continue delivering quality education to our students. Ways to give include Direct Gifts, Gifts of Securities, Gifts of Real Estate and many more. For more information, please visit the Ways to Give website, call the Office for Institutional Advancement at (212) 220-8020 or email Lorna Malcolm, Vice President, Institutional Advancement at lmalcolm@bmcc.cuny.edu. Your support is greatly appreciated. |
Take Action Now on Charitable Deductions for Non-Itemizers
The CARES Act allows taxpayers who take the standard deduction to claim a charitable deduction for cash donations made to public charities. For 2021 only, the maximum amount joint filers may deduct doubles to $600. (Single filers or married filers who file separately are limited to $300.) Please consider directing your charitable donation to the BMCC Foundation. For more information, please call the Office for Institutional Advancement at (212) 220-8020 or email Lorna Malcolm, Vice President, Institutional Advancement at lmalcolm@bmcc.cuny.edu. Thank you for your support.
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International Student Virtual Orientation (students in the U.S. only)
August 17, August 19
International Student Virtual Orientation (students outside the U.S. only)
August 24 |
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