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Upload Vaccination Documents by 9/27 Or Risk Withdrawal
Students must upload their vaccination documents to CUNYfirst by September 27 or face potential academic withdrawal from class! This could impact their financial aid and make them ineligible for refunds on their courses. Full details: cuny.edu/coronavirus. For instructions on how to upload vaccination verification documents, click here. |
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Regular Testing Mandated for Unvaccinated Faculty and Staff
- CUNY provides on-site COVID-19 testing at 20 University locations — including BMCC. All faculty, staff and students who (1) have not submitted proof of COVID-19 vaccination in the CUNYfirst system, (2) are unvaccinated or (3) have undisclosed vaccination status, must register on CUNYfirst and make a selection under the vaccination status box, then click the “submit” button at the bottom of the page. This generates a personalized link that lets you register and make an appointment at one of the 20 CUNY testing locations.
- Unvaccinated individuals entering a CUNY facility must show proof of a negative test from the past 7 days.
- Vaccinated individuals can upload vaccine verification information at CUNYfirst. For assistance, click here.
- Once uploaded, the BMCC Office of Human Resources and Office of Health Services will review and approve the vaccine verification. Check your approval status in CUNYfirst 48 hours after submission. If unapproved, please read the reason carefully and re-submit.
- Once approved, your BMCC photo ID will be synced with the verification so you can simply swipe your ID on the turnstile to enter a BMCC facility.
For Instructions, Refer to CUNY Vaccination Verification User Guide
To gain in-person access to BMCC facilities, all faculty and staff must submit their vaccination information. If you have not done so, please do so immediately since it can take up to 48 hours for the information to enter the system. Please refer to this CUNY Vaccination Verification User Guide for instructions on how to upload your vaccination information to CUNYfirst.
Visit the Reimagining BMCC website for more information on returning to campus.
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Mask Mandate Keeps Everyone Safe
CUNY has enacted a mask mandate based on vaccination statistics and coronavirus transmission rates. For now, all students, faculty and staff — 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).
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The only exceptions to wearing a mask inside are:
- A fully vaccinated person alone in an enclosed space such as an office, conference room or dorm room;
- A vaccinated professor teaching an in-person class who is able to maintain social distance from everyone else in the room, and
- A person who is eating or drinking — provided social distancing is maintained — for brief periods of time.
To read CUNY’s update on Masking, click here.
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Everbridge VaxPass Required For Campus Entry
Employees and guests must log onto the Everbridge app before entering any BMCC location. There is a new feature in Everbridge that will display a CUNY VAX Pass for those who have verified their vaccination information in CUNYfirst. For a visual step-by-step guide to submitting information to CUNYfirst, please visit here. |
Three Innovative Degree Specializations Open Doors to Careers and Further Degrees
Three exciting opportunities —degree specializations that reflect students’ passion and career goals — have been added to the academic offerings at BMCC. This means that in addition to over 50 other areas of academic focus, BMCC students can graduate with an Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Modern Languages, specializing in Spanish Translation and Interpretation; an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Business Management, specializing in Risk Management and Insuranceand an Associate in Science (A.S.) in Music, specializing in Jazz and Popular Music.
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BMCC Professor Elizabeth Wissinger Debuts The Routledge Companion to Fashion Studies
BMCC Social Sciences Professor Elizabeth Wissinger—along with CUNY editors Eugenia Paulicelli, and Veronica Manlow—has just released The Routledge Companion to Fashion Studies, available here. A book launch co-sponsored by the CUNY Graduate Center will be held September 29. The Routledge Companion to Fashion Studies is a collection of original essays that address disciplinary boundaries in fashion, gathering fashion studies research across disciplines and from around the globe. |
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Join Events Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
September 11, 2001 was a day that deeply impacted the BMCC community, New York City and entire United States. A series of events offered by the BMCC 9/11 Planning Committee include a video and discussion contextualizing the impact of 9/11 on policing and first responders' health, a 9/11-focused poetry reading and a video featuring individuals who were on campus in Fall 2001. In addition, a padlet on which members of the BMCC community can share their reflections on 9/11 will open for entries on August 30. For more information, contact Vice President of Student Affairs Marva Craig at mcraig@bmcc.cuny.edu. View the events here. 
Early Childhood Center Extends Services to Faculty and Staff
BMCC’s Early Childhood Center has extended its services to BMCC faculty and staff for the duration of the pandemic. Currently, 3K and Pre-K for all slots are available. In addition to center’s Pre-K programs, the Center has a Family Child Care Network, an off-site program supervised by BMCC’s Early Childhood Center staff, consisting of a group of licensed child-care homes serving children under 2 years old. Registration is ongoing throughout the semester. For an application, click here, then submit to Executive Director Cecilia Scott Croff at cscottcroff@bmcc.cuny.edu or to Office Manager Yvonne Gutierrez at ygutierrez@bmcc.cuny.edu. CUNY Citizenship Now and BMCC Partner to Provide Attorney Consultations For Immigrant and Undocumented Students
CUNY Citizenship Now has partnered with BMCC to bring immigration services to students. Starting in October 2021, attorneys will be available every fourth Wednesday of each month for consultation on immigration issues. Consultations are by appointment only. Visit the Advocacy and Resource Center (Formerly Single Stop) in Room S-230 at 199 Chambers Street Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or call 212-220-8195.
CUNY LGBTQI + Advocacy Academy Application Deadline is September 30
BMCC community members interested in the CUNY LGBTQI + Advocacy Academy must apply for the program by September 30. The academy, under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Maybank and Assistant Vice Chancellor Rosa, will take place from October 15, 2021 to April 29, 2022. Students accepted into this program will receive leadership training, mentoring, the opportunity to interact with influential leaders and activists in the LGBTQI+ community, stipends and more. For more information and the application, click here.
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9/11 Victims Compensation Fund: Document Your Presence
If you were working at BMCC September 11, 2001 through May 31, 2002, you were exposed to the same toxic dust as the first responders, and are eligible for the same benefits. There are 68 illnesses (cancers and non-cancers) that have been approved by the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) as presumed to be caused by exposure to 9/11 toxic dust. Even if you are not sick, you should take the necessary steps now to preserve your right to file a future claim. You do not have to prove that your illness was caused by 9/11. If you can prove your presence in the exposure area September 11, 2001 through May 31, 2002 for the requisite period of time (generally 80 hours), and you have developed one of the approved illnesses, you are eligible for the available benefits. Read more about documenting your proof of presence here. Read registration and claim filings details here. Firms specializing in World Trade Center Victim’s Compensation Fund claims can be viewed in the 911 Victims Fund PDF. BMCC/CUNY does not endorse any of these firms, and they are listed solely for informational purposes. |
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BMCC Panther Pantry Now Open
The Panther Pantry is open. Students are welcome to visit the pantry and pick up bags of food on Thursday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. BMCC students facing a food emergency can take home a three-day supply of nutritionally balanced, non-perishable food. Contact the Advocacy and Resource Center (ARC) at arc@bmcc.cuny.edu or by calling (212) 220-8195 for more information. |
Enrollment Questions? Visit the Panther Station
Whether you’re a newly-admitted student or a current student, the Panther Station is your one stop for information and assistance with Admissions, Financial Aid or Registration questions. You can meet with a specialist virtually or speak to a specialist by phone at (212) 220-8000. Ext. 7320 or email Station@bmcc.cuny.edu. Hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
BMCC Library Is Open
The BMCC Library is open for studying, access to textbooks, printing, computers and more! Please see our website for details and hours. Students, faculty, and staff can also chat with a librarian via the website, call for assistance at (212) 220-1451 or email help@bmcc-cuny.libanswers.com. We look forward to seeing you in the library this semester.
Welcome Back! The BMCC Cafeteria Is Ready to Serve You.
BMCC students, faculty and staff can enjoy a hot meal, snack or beverage in the college cafeteria at 199 Chambers Street. MBJ Food Services provides a wide variety of menu options at reasonable prices. Stop by and treat yourself to a back-to-school coffee, chips, salad or something more substantial. Tables are available throughout the lobby, so you can rest and refuel with fellow students and colleagues. Please mask up, when you're viewing and purchasing food. Stay safe, and enjoy your semester!
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Student Device Loans: Quantity Limited, Process Easier
In Fall 2021, a limited number of iPads, Chromebooks and internet hotspots will be available for loan to students who do not have a device or reliable internet at home. Students do not need an appointment or referral from Student Affairs to pick up their device or hotspot on Mondays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (but not on holidays) at 199 Chambers Street. After entering the building, everyone will be required to make a left — and not go through the turnstiles. They must bring a photo ID. Students can email help@bmcc-cuny.libanswers.com with questions about borrowing a device. After receiving the device, they can email servicedesk@bmcc.cuny.edu for tech support. |
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Faculty and Staff: What to Know if Students Ask About NSLS
In early September, eligible students will receive an email invitation to join BMCC's chapter of the National Society of Leadership & Success (NSLS). The college's NSLS chapter was inaugurated in 2018 and recognized with the Distinguished Chapter Award in 2020. Students who accept the nomination by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, September 24 — no exceptions — will complete a five-step leadership program remotely to become an inducted NSLS member. The one-time registration fee of $95 provides lifetime membership and benefits such as scholarships, professional communication training and more. For more information visit NSLS@bmcc.cuny.edu. |
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Learn About MEOC’s Free ESOL Program for Students
BMCC staff are invited to a virtual presentation on the Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program, Wednesday, September 9 at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Learn about the enrollment process for this multi-level ESOL program and tools it uses to motivate and welcome students. Reserve your seat here. |
CUNY Partnership With Kognito Enables Staff and Faculty to Support 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.
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.
The Center Launches Student Careers and Higher Education Goals
The BMCC Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development (the Center) enables adult students to launch their careers and higher education goals in Information Technology, Allied Health and more. Whether seeking certificate training in cybersecurity, respiratory therapy, data analytics, film editing and more; whether looking to build English-language skills or build a path to an associate degree, students at the Center gain a competitive edge in today's changing workforce. Learn more in the Summer/Fall 2021 Catalogue, available here.
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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There’s Still Time for Students to Register for Fall 2021
BMCC is offering an 8-week express session from October 27 through December 21.
- All students are welcome, but the Fall 2021 Express Session is ideal for part-time students, or new and continuing students who missed 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.
Share with students: 6 Sure-Fire Ways to Crush Your Fall Semester
Here are a few tips from the Admissions #FuturePanthers blog that you can share with students to foster a strong start this fall semester.
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. |
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Business Management Professor Jeff S. Hong gives advice on personal loan rates
August 26, 2021 — WalletHub |
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BMCC Closed Monday, September 6 for Labor Day
BMCC will be closed on September 6 in observance of Labor Day. Visit the CUNY Employee Holiday and Leave Calendar, for more information.
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Employees Asked to File Permanent Address Meeting 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 encompasses 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 cannot withhold other states’ incomes taxes, participate in those states’ unemployment programs or apply their localized state and municipality laws — employees are asked to submit a change of address form to officeofhumanresources@bmcc.cuny.edu, reinstating their pre-pandemic address of record that met the commutable distance standard, by December 1. |
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Join the STEPtember Walking Challenge
The STEPtember Walking Challenge is back!!! Enjoy movement through music and gain access to exclusive playlists, dance classes, walking groups, step tips and more, September 20 through October 19. Compete on a team within your agency, or as an individual. Lace up your shoes and let's get moving and grooving to the top of the leaderboard! Register online through September 15 with the Organization Code: workwellnyc. |
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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BMCC Foundation Invites Community to Invest in the Future of Students
BMCC and the BMCC Foundation Board of Directors invite everyone to support the “Invest in a Future” Virtual Fundraiser scheduled at 6 p.m., September 30. Donations collected from the fundraiser will support student scholarships. The fundraiser will be livestreamed and will include student success stories, as well as music and theater performances from BMCC students. This year's honorees are Deirdre Featherstone, owner of Featherstone Fine Jewelry and award-winning gemologist; and John Dunleavy, Global President of Eightbar/WPP Global Client Leader of IBM. MAKE A DONATION HERE. Thank you to our Corporate Supporters (so far): Bank of America, BNY Mellon, CBOE, CBRE, CITI, and DTCC. For more information email advancementevents@bmcc.cuny.edu.
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Workshop: How to Apply to BMCC
September 7
Wreath Ceremony in Honor of 20th Anniversary of 9/11
September 9 |
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